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Scottish Alternative Music Awards Return This October With A Massive Line-Up promised #SAMA2016 It's time for the annual SAMA's again with the awards taking place in Glasgow's Garage on 12 October. The SAMA's re-launched over the summer by staging a show at Highlands creative industries festival XpoNorth in June and hosting a networking event at Glasgow hotel citizenM earlier. SAMAs Founder/Creative Director Richy Muirhead and his team have since been hard at work assembling an events schedule, with a successful Paisley showcase in the bag and one in Perth on 9 September. The SAMAs have also been working on a new streamlined nomination process for the main awards, set to take place on Wednesday 12 October at the Garage, Glasgow in association with Rebel Rebel Barbers. Celebrating their 7th birthday, the awards will again be hosted by Jim Gellatly. As always, you can expect a few SAMAs surprises in the line-up! Of the latest SAMAs developments Muirhead said: “We're absolutely delighted to be back after a summer of music research and attending all the festivals. This year, the SAMAs are going to be slicker than ever with our new nomination process and increased judges. Turning seven is a massive achievement and we're thrilled to be hosting the main awards in October!" The awards to be handed out this year at the main awards in Glasgow are: Best Acoustic in association with citizenM Best Electronic in association with Assai UK Best Hip-Hop in association with 1000fans Best Live Act in association with Brew at the Bog Best Metal in association with Cathouse Glasgow Best Newcomer in association with The Academy of Music & Sound Best Rock/Alternative in association with Eventbrite
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THE CITZ SESSIONS launch at Citizens Theatre with a stirring weekend of music performances Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison :: Dan Willson Of Withered Hand (Solo) :: Frances Mckee Of The Vaselines :: Clare Grogan :: Kathleen Macinnes
The Citz Sessions, is a series of speciallycurated, exclusive gigs
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Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison
To celebrate the launch of this exciting new project which brings together the best in both established and new bands, The Citz Sessions has enlisted guest curators to each host one evening embracing the diverse sonic landscape of the music scene in Scotland over 14-16 October. Each of the bands and artists will be presenting an intimate, strippedback, acoustic performance to create a unique musical experience in the iconic surroundings of the theatre.
“I’m delighted to see the inaugural Citz Sessions announced with a fantastic line-up of bands and artists involved. Audiences often comment on the unique atmosphere of our auditorium and I am excited to see it used for this type of performance. It also helps us continue to raise funds for the theatre’s £20.8 million capital redevelopment campaign.”
The Citizens Theatre is an iconic venue and theatre company based in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. It has been one of Scotland’s flagship producing theatres since 1945. Fondly known as the Citz, it is led Citz Sessions is set to make an by Artistic Director Dominic Hill and impact with confirmed acts such as Executive Director, Judith the legendary Scott Hutchison Kilvington. Within a beautiful (Frightened Rabbit), along with Victorian auditorium that dates from band of the moment Jacob Yates 1878, the Citizens presents a worldand the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers to class, contemporary repertoire the astounding Frances McKee and based on bold new interpretations of the sultry tones of Gaelic songstress classic texts. As its name suggests, Kathleen MacInnes and hot new it places a strong emphasis on work acts including Mairi Fenella. that can enhance and transform the On Friday 14 October, Ann Donald lives of citizens of all ages, cultures formerly of the indie pop band The and social backgrounds through Shop Assistants curates an evening performance and participation that celebrating some of the best female everyone can access. musicians working in the The theatre is currently planning independent circuit in Scotland over and fundraising for an ambitious the years. £20.8 million building reOn Saturday 15 October development which will be the first broadcaster, DJ and major music comprehensive, integrated fan Vic Galloway takes the helm redevelopment of the building in its bringing together Scottish bred 138 year history. All proceeds from anthemic indie rock back to Citz Sessions will go towards the Glasgow - the epicentre of the Theatre Redevelopment. underground and alternative music For the latest information on all scene. Citizens Theatre shows, learning And singing us out on Sunday 16 and participation activity and the October with her hauntingly forthcoming theatre redevelopment beautiful peat-smoked voice is project visit www.citz.co.uk Gaelic songstress Kathleen The line up so far: MacIness. With a piece called ‘Displacement’ Kathleen looks at Friday 14 October how Gaels and travellers have congregated in Glasgow, making it a Tickets: £20+fee beacon for Gaelic, Folk, Scots, Trad Curated by Ann Donald (The Shop Assistants) and Americana. Clare Grogan Line-ups for each evening will be Frances McKee updated as more acts are Mairi Fenella announced. * more acts to be announced Dominic Hill, Artistic Director, Citizens Theatre commented: Saturday 15 October Tickets: £20+fee Curated by Vic Galloway Solo performance Scott Hutchison, Frightened Rabbit Solo performance Dan Willson, Withered Hand Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers Rick Redbeard all accompanied by The Rogue Orchestra
Sunday 16 October Tickets: £20+fee Curated by Kathleen MacInnes / Theme: Gaelic/Trad/Folk/Americana Kathleen MacInnes & Friends
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£900,000 support for cultural activity across Scotland from Creative Scotland in July 41 Open Project Awards of between £1,000 and £130,000 Creative Scotland awarded over £900,000 National Lottery Funding through the Open Project Fund in July to 41 recipients, including individual artists and organisations working across the arts, screen and creative industries. Awards of between £1,000 and £130,000 have been made to festivals, musicians, visual artists, dancers and writers. Gaelic musician Maeve MacKinnon has received funding towards her third solo album Songs of Work and Exile. WHYTE – a collaboration between Gaelic singer-songwriter Alasdair Whyte and electronic composer and musician Ross Whyte have received funding towards their debut album. The album will feature arrangements of 17th and 18th century Gaelic songs and original compositions. Maeve said: “My third album concentrates on songs of work and exile, predominantly in Gaelic. Gaelic waulking songs have always been my big love. I’ve been very lucky to have had access to some great tradition bearers over the years as well as the School of Scottish Studies, and Tobar an Dualchais. The idea behind the new album is really to go back to where it all started for me with the love of these songs. The rhythms and melodies in Gaelic work songs have an indigenous quality and patterns that can be recognised in other forms of indigenous music, particularly Native American songs and slave songs. The stories, melodies and rhythms convey so muchthere’s darkness, there’s humour, battle, romance and tragedy. And no matter if you speak Gaelic or not, I think people can hear that in these songs.”
HUGH KELLY
An award made to Jackie Wylie will build on the legacy of The Arches arts programme through Take Me Somewhere - a celebratory festival of contemporary, experimental performance taking place in venues across Glasgow in 2017.
www.HughKellyMusic.com Alt.Blues/Soul musician, Hugh Kelly found his ‘big’ voice busking on the streets of Edinburgh in his teens. Now 21, his debut EP combines intricate songwriting, catchy melodies & a sense of raw emotion. MNS absolutely love this!
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Jackie Wylie former Artistic Director of The Arches, said: “This support from the Open Fund will allow us to pilot a new way of working across venues in Glasgow and beyond and we're delighted to have such fantastic collaborative support from Scotland's cultural organisations. We hope that this introductory programme in 2017 will develop in the future into a focal point for our incredible contemporary performance community and we can't wait to share this first outing with Glasgow's audiences next year.” Other awards were made in literature, visual arts and theatre. Iain Munro, Deputy Chief Executive at Creative
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES : APPLY NOW! Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative Training and Continuing Professional Development [CPD] Fund administered by Scottish Music Centre: DEADLINE to APPLY is 5pm on Friday 31 March 2017 For an Application form visit: www.scottishmusiccentre.com/ymitraining The Scottish Music Centre administers a Training and Continuing Professional Development [CPD] Fund on behalf of Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative. There is £50,000 available for the period 2016-2017 and individuals can apply for awards generally between £100-£750. Organisations can apply for awards generally between £500-£5,000 What is the Purpose of the Fund? To support individuals, organisations and networks who work outside of a school setting, to undertake training and continuing professional development that will strengthen youth music provision in Scotland for the benefit of young people. We understand that many music freelancers and organisations may be working with young people both in and out of school settings and so will be eligible to apply.
young people. 2) Receiving private tuition that will lead to improved skills in a particular genre or instrument which will result in improved professional delivery of music to children and young people. 3) Development, design and delivery of specialist training courses. 4) New and innovative approaches that improve engagement in highquality music-making activities. Examples of this might be undertaking study visits to research delivery methodology currently not widespread in Scotland, or using new technology in creative ways. There is £50,000 available in the budget for 2016-17.
What were grants used for? To give you an idea of the kind of projects and training undertaken by successful individuals and organisations please see some of the organisations who were successfully awarded grants for the Youth Music CPD Fund; Green Door Studios, Fèis Rois, The SSC: A Club for the Youth of Scotland, Traditional Music Forum, Paragon Music, Artsplay Highland, Edinburgh Youth Music Forum, Milton Arts Project [Colston Milton Parish Church], Glowarts Ltd, Music Worx, Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin, Indigo Childcare Group and more.
Awards to Individuals will generally be within the range of £100 to £750, while the range for Organisations will normally fall between £500 and £5,000.
Your application must demonstrate how it meets the following minimum criteria: -How the proposed training will develop professional practice, leading to an improvement in the quality and standard of youth music provision and how this will benefit young people’s experience of music making. -Details of the staff you propose to train and also how you have considered all your appropriate staff’s training requirements (Organisations / networks only). -Details of the methods, employees or third-party professionals to be employed in order to ensure quality if you are applying to design and deliver training (Organisations / networks only).
How Will Decisions Be Made?
Who can apply?
Individuals who are 1) already involved in the delivery of youth music projects OR 2) seeking to take part in training to Intended Outcome widen their career opportunities to The fund ultimately aims to see an include delivery of music projects improvement in the quality and OR standard of youth music provision in 3) aiming to further extend the Scotland through training and CPD. range and scope of their skills-base We welcome applications proposing within the delivery of youth music any training and CPD that will projects. deliver the above outcomes. Types Organisations who wish to provide of activities you might want to training and professional consider are: development that will increase their 1) Attending short-term or one-off capacity to develop and deliver training courses, conferences, improved music-making master-classes, mentoring and any opportunities to young people. other relevant experiences which All applicants must be resident in lead to improved professional Scotland and working for the benefit delivery of music to children and of young people in Scotland.
What are the Criteria for the Fund?
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These grants were used for a variety of purposes to strengthen Youth Music Provision in Scotland, including to:
On receipt of your application, Scottish Music Centre officers will check for eligibility before passing to an independent adviser for assessment. Advisers will be drawn from a pool of suitably qualified professionals working in Scotland’s youth music sector.
You can expect to be notified of your application’s outcome in writing no later than eight weeks from the date we receive the Internal Staff Training, application. Please bear this Develop networks Abroad, timeframe in mind when planning [attending Conferences and Training the start dates of your project. events in Europe], Develop and present Youth Music Seminars,
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Glasgow audio engineer faces deportation
SIGN THE PETITION @ www.change.org/p/first-minister-of-scotland-help-secure-robert-s-stay-in-scotland
The immigration authorities are trying to deport a dearly loved and valued member of Scotland's arts community Robert Makutsa has worked as an audio engineer and musician since arriving from Kenya 7 years ago and consistently paid Income Tax, National Insurance and Council Tax whilst working and studying.
consistently delivering extremely demanding productions and turnarounds and always with a courteous smile, even when 14hrs into a shift. They didn't like the latest visa application made by his employer as apparently being an audio technician doesn't meet the 'COS' status required."
"While Joe Rattray and I were frantically looking for an audio engineer when Dougie Laing was sick last week, I tried to call Robert twice. Little did I know he was detained by the authorities and placed in detention centres and prisons between Glasgow and London for 'Overstaying' his visa despite never having been informed that his application had not been successful until he was incarcerated."
"Robert is a well-known key member of our society as an audio engineer and has vast skills as a musician. He has served and helped out in most of the music venues in Glasgow. The city of Glasgow also has been his residing place for the past seven years. His partner and immediate family are the only remaining members who are based here in the UK. Why should a government separate him from us?"
"I worked closely with Robert for 4 years at The Arches where he was an audio technician and often found side of stage controlling the on stage sound for Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Damon Albarn's Africa Express Tour, RZA, Gretchen Peters, De La Soul, Band of Skulls, Passenger, Lucy Rose, Alasdair Gray, Nina Nesbitt, Rm Hubbert, Manchester Orchestra, T in the Park, Gabrielle Aplin, Siobhan Wilson, Admiral Fallow and many many more."
"This is an outrageous imposition on Scotland's Arts community by the immigration authorities and we must unite to ensure that Robert is permitted to stay in the country where he is contributes so much and where he is valued and loved."
Robert's colleagues in their petition have said to Nicola Sturgeon:
"We believe that the authority you carry as our First Minister in Scotland to intercede in his immigration case will secure Robert's leave to remain. A settlement that will ensure that he does not have to face the injustice he has had to endure. He is known to many as a Robert has been an integral member of the man of good character, hard working, a Glasgow community and Scotland as a whole. competent and respected member of the And the network audio engineers, lighting community. We want Robert to stay where engineers, technical managers and he belongs; Scotland is his home." performing art venues across Scotland have "As members of the Performing Arts industry, organised a petition in support of his urgent we recognise the value we bring in our consideration to be granted permission to specialised field that helps and contribute in stay in the country. Robert has served and attracting people across the world to visit helped out in most of the music venues in Scotland. Robert contributes immensely in Glasgow. Robert's new status means he is this industry, and we value his expertise. Our currently not allowed to work despite being hope is for you to represent our concerns to obliged to pay rent and council tax on his the relevant authorities regarding a valuable Cessnock home. member of our society to continue to peruse Brian Reynolds from Synergy Concerts his career, and integration with the society and The Hug and Pint said: that he has made his home."
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Don't worry about the dark nights Edinburgh Blues Club have a plan to keep you busy!! The Edinburgh Blues Club has announced four new shows featuring a diverse range of international blues artists to take place at in the early months of 2017, plus the line-up for the charity fundraiser it is holding in December. Most of the shows will take place at Edinburgh's Voodoo Rooms.
On Sunday 11 December the EBC hold their 'Rowan Alba Fund Raiser' featuring Laurence Murray Project, Becky Pilcher's Blues Band, Logan's Close, Dead Broke & Dirty and Nobody's Business. This fund raising show for local charity 'Rowan Alba' will showcase five emerging blues acts who have not previously performed at the club. Headliners the Laurence Murray Project have appeared on STV Edinburgh's 'The Fountainbridge Show', and played at the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne and will release a 12-track album within the next few months. The Edinburgh Blues Club autumn programme began in earnest on 2 September with the appearance of Finland based Scottish blues guitarist and singer Robbie Hill paired with saxophone led Glasgow based Quintet 'The Deke McGee Band'. In a month with three Edinburgh Blues Club shows, the club also hosts award winning blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, Stevie Nimmo on Wednesday 21 September and four-time Blues Music Award nominee Kirk Fletcher on Wednesday 28 September.
Forthcoming EBC nights are ..... Thursday 19 January
Toronzo Cannon+ Redfish Chicago-born-and-raised blues guitarist / vocalist/ songwriter Toronzo Cannon has been acknowledged as one of the city's most popular and innovative blues musicians. In a major coup for the club Cannon, who is signed to the largest blues label Alligator Records, will perform his UK debut here. Support will come from the Souldeep rhythm and blues of Borders band Redfish. Friday 17 February
Ina Forsman + Daniel Smith Blues Band Having spent the majority of the year on the road with the Ruf Records Blues Caravan in Europe and the USA, Ina Forsman has been recognised as a breakthrough blues artist. The Finnish blues and soul singer will bring her band, which features Scottish guitar player Robbie Hill, on Friday 17 February 2017. Boogie woogie, blues and soul jazz pianist Daniel Smith and his band will open the show. Thursday 23 March
Nine Below Zero + The Troublemakers
Nine Below Zero are one of Britain's most respected R&B bands, famous for their no-frills, punchy and direct approach. Fronted by Dennis Greaves, with his rasping vocals and stinging guitar work and fellow-founder Mark Feltham on harmonica, the band will appear as an eight piece in support of new album Shades Of Blue. The bill also includes The Troublemakers featuring Blues n Troubles Tim Elliott and Sandy The EBC features a diverse range of Tweeddale with a free spirited, spontaneous styles with a strong blues influence style of pre-war rural blues. with varying elements of rock, soul, jazz, funk, country and folk. Every Friday 7 April Giles Robson + Gerry Jablonski show is different. Leading blues harmonica player Giles Robson The club is now the biggest blues and his band have signed to Dutch Major Label club in Scotland and the only one V2 Records and headlined the Saturday night on to host international acts. While the first ever BBC Introducing stage at the our shows are on public sale massive mainstream festival Latitude. In an through various outlets, exciting night of harmonica led blues, they will membership of the Edinburgh appear in a double header with club favourites Blues Club is available for ÂŁ10 the Gerry Jablonski Band who will be promoting per month. This regular payment their new live album. covers entry to all our hosted shows, providing a considerable https://twitter.com/edinburghblues www.facebook.com/bluesclubedinburgh saving for regular attendees.
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Young Trad Finalists Out On Tour Around Scotland Eight top young folk musicians are heading out around Scotland over the next three months. The tour is of the finalists and winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Competition (2015) and organised by the TMSA (Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland). Winner, Claire Hastings, explains how it works: “We all get to play in our home towns so not only do we get to visit some of our old stomping grounds we get to show off the local sights to fellow finalists. No doubt there will be some friendly competition to see whose town has the best crowd…oh and the best place to eat!” TMSA Convener Fiona Campbell said: “We are delighted to once again showcase some of the brightest stars in Scotland’s traditional music scene and I continue to be impressed with how such diverse artists work so well together. The album has an amazing range of material which brings out the talents of each of the finalists as well as capturing the spirit of the group so ably coached by Corrina Hewat and Anna Massie. I have no doubt the live performances will wow audiences across Scotland.”
awards including The Silver Pendant at The Royal National Mòd in 2013 and is currently juggling several songwriting and singing projects.
Claire Hastings is a Scottish folksinger, songwriter and ukulele player originally from Dumfries. One of the most memorable tracks on the album ‘That B&B in Dundee’ was written by Claire following an eventful night on the road. Be sure to listen all the way to the end for the surprise punchline! Claire performs as a solo artist, with The Claire Hastings Band and The tour kicks off on Thursday 6 October at The alongside Heather Downie in Top Floor Taivers. Tower in Helensburgh then visits Castle Douglas, She released her debut album; Between River Shetland, Skye and Dunblane. and Railway in April this year, receiving sterling reviews. Alan Morrison, Head of Music at Creative Scotland said: “Claire Hastings’s debut album The youngest member of the group, Séamus Between River And Railway is one of the best Ó’Baioghill grew up on the Isle of Skye steeped Scottish releases this year in any musical genre. in West Coast Gaelic Highland tradition. He has However, it’s just one piece of evidence that an only just left school so remembers well the days amazing generation of new talent is currently of running home from primary school to get a emerging right across Scotland’s traditional wee sleep to be able to tag along with his father sector, as the line-up of the TMSA tour so ably to the many local music sessions. It was here proves. This tour – and the accompanying that musicians encouraged Séamus to 'have a collaborative album – offer an exceptional shot on the fiddle' - and for that, he will be opportunity for audiences to hear Scotland’s forever in their debt. future folk heroes today.” Winner of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional The full line-up is; Gemma Donald (Fiddle), Musician 2014, Robyn Stapleton sings the Heather Downie (Clarsach), Ainsley Hamill songs of her Scottish and Irish heritage, (Song), Claire Hastings (Song), Séamus performing throughout Scotland and Ó’Baioghill (Fiddle & Pipes), Robyn Stapleton internationally. Keen to pass on her knowledge (Song and 2014 Winner) and Ryan Young of traditional music and culture to others, (Fiddle) with accompanist Anna Massie. Robyn has a strong reputation as a song leader Gemma Donald is described by fellow Shetland and tutor and was made an Ambassador of the Scots Language in 2015. Her debut album, fiddler Aly Bain as “one of the finest players in the country” and this is reflected in the fact she 'Fickle Fortune' has received outstanding reviews and she is looking forward to recording her has won every major fiddle competition in Scotland including the coveted Glenfiddich Fiddle second album in the year ahead. Championship in 2006, and in 2011 became the first person to retain the Amber Fiddle Award at Perthshire Amber. Heather Downie grew up in Dunblane and decided that a career in traditional music was definitely for her after working with the late Martyn Bennett. She plays in Top Floor Taivers and is director of Harp Bazaar, a fast-growing business in harp tuition and performance.
mandolin and tenor banjo. Renowned for her work with Blazin’ Fiddles and Mairearad Green, the past few years have also seen Anna perform with her own band, Bella Hardy, Julie Fowlis, Kate Rusby, Karen Matheson, Capercaillie and Eddi Reader. Anna is a past winner of the Young Traditional Musician award back in 2003 and is delighted to be assisting a ‘new batch’ of young musicians hoping they can also look forward to a successful career in the Scottish music scene. Expect some brand new material written and composed by these fantastic young musicians, as well as some innovative arrangements of traditional tunes, all of which feature on the album which will be released on the night of the first tour date. The album was recorded at Castlesound Studios, East Lothian with musical direction from renowned composer, singer and harpist Corrina Hewat.
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The TMSA Young Trad Tour 2015 CD will be released on 6 October 2016. The TMSA Young Trad Tour – including both the CD and tour itself – has been made possible through funding As well as being a finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician in both 2015 support from The Robertson Trust, the National and 2016, Ryan Young from Cardross has twice Lottery through Creative Scotland, Hugh Fraser Foundation and Sylvia Aitken Charitable Trust. been a finalist in the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards. In September 2016, Ryan began For tickets, or further information on the tour, recording his debut album with Jesse Lewis, a visit www.tmsa.org.uk or contact the TMSA three-time Grammy winning producer. A musical national office, at office@tmsa.org.uk or tel: highlight was getting to perform with Dennis 0792 253 3915. Cahill, one of his biggest inspirations, at Feakle festival in Ireland 2015.
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KIM EDGAR :: album :: 'Stories Untold' release date - out now @ www.kimedgar.com/music/
In August acclaimed Edinburgh songwriter and pianist Kim Edgar launched 'Stories Untold', as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. An intimate and
inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms.
Stories Untold features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. Kim explains: “I received two messages from the universe while writing this album. One, on a wall in Marburg, said (in German) “love is the key” and the second, in a toilet in Glasgow, said “write about love”. I’ve tried to take both messages on board. We’re living in a really unsettled world, and I feel the more love and empathy we can generate, the better. For me, stories - whether made up or real - help us connect. So I’m using this album to tell stories that might otherwise pass by untold.
really forgive ourselves for things that we’ve done?”, and I hope that they’ll open up conversations and connections, and opportunities for finding common ground with others. I’m grateful to Creative Scotland for supporting me to make this album, and to share the songs, live, with new audiences in Scotland.”
Coming up now is an extensive Scottish tour, with 20 dates across They’re particular stories, but they between 21 September - 6 tap into emotions that we all experience - love, longing, loss, November (during which shame, regret, hope, and gratitude. time Kim will also be It’s a very small contribution in the touring in Germany, as a scheme of things, but if my songs member of the folk band, can encourage thinking about all CARA!). Full tour details @ that we have in common, I’ll be pleased. The songs also raise www.kimedgar.com/gigs/
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KAT HEALEY :: single :: 'Wolf'
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Edinburgh songstress Kat Healy is delighted to announce her long awaited new single Wolf, which is due for release this month and to showcase her latest material, Kat will be playing live dates across the UK and Ireland.
A contemporary singer songwriter, Kat has been described as a combination of well-crafted songs, beautiful voice and delightful stage presence, with a striking ability to take an audience on a heartfelt journey with her music. Kat has previously released a full length album Be Still Gentle Kind and an EP, When You Are
Gone which are still getting great reviews and have established her as distinctive, stylish performer with a unique vocal ability, earning her a favourable reputation in the music scene . Healy has toured successfully throughout the UK and Europe, and 2015 saw her enjoy a number of high profile gigs, including some well received private-showcase appearances at Folk Alliance International (Kansas City), performances at New York’s infamous Rockwood Music Hall, and The Empire in Belfast, as well as several performance features on STV, Scotland. Wolf is available from iTunes and all usual online outlets from 30 September 2016. GIGnotes ..... Edinburgh – 30 Sept – Netherbow Theatre, Scottish Storytelling Centre Glasgow – 4 Oct - Hug & Pint Inverness – 11 Oct – The Market Bar Dublin – 26 Oct - The Vintage Room Belfast – 27 Oct – The Lansdowne Edinburgh – 1 Nov – Leith Depot Glasgow – 27 Nov – The Clutha
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CERA IMPALA :: album :: 'Tumbleweed'
release date - 18 September @ www.ceraimpala.com/music
With her latest album, 'Tumbleweed', Cera Impala's songwriting talent takes centre stage: 13 sensual, intimate works—delivered in her unique, soulful honeyed voice—with themes ranging from love, sex, magic, friendship, and healing; to the dark mysteries of the human condition and even murder.
Tumbleweed was produced by Cera's long-time musical partner, "Dr." Dirk Ronneburg, with an emphasis on her seraphic voice and the candid stories she reveals from her world. The album playfully boasts a "100% Guitar-Free" certification and features Cera alternating between banjo and ukulele, with her band, The New Prohibition: "Dr." Dirk Ronneburg on the fiddle and Joel "Jello" Sanderson on double bass.
Cera Impala. Songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Cera Impala is a banjo-, ukulele-, and guitar- wielding mama who oozes wild style. Her voice is unique and timeless, and her writing style just as magical. She creates songs that feel instantly familiar. Cera performs with her hand-picked band, The New Prohibition, featuring the talents of Joel “Jello” Sanderson on double bass and "Dr." Dirk Ronneburg on fiddle.
The album also features all-star special guest appearances: Mary Macmaster (Macmaster/Hay, Shine, the Poozies)—electric harp on the murder ballad Flicker n' Shine; Pete Garnett (Moishe's Bagel)—accordion for the swingy Fingernail Moon Stylistically, the album travels between gritty and the anthemic Fire In Your Eyes; Calvin swing and edgy folk. Cera's advanced harmonic Arsenia—harp for the celestial Heaven, Alan sense and the band's improvisational spirit shine Ross—harmonica on the desolate Ponderosa, through, most always with an unexpected twist. and even turntable-scratching courtesy of Brieuc Hard-driving tracks are mingled with swingy Bestel (Jazz Combo Box [France]) on the A slice of hillbilly noir and a measure of gritty tunes; others have a wide and spacious groove. electrocoustic Home. All songs were written by 20's and 30's jazz, they have one foot in the past and the other in the future of folk, jazz and Americana. Dr. Dirk, her husband and long-time musical partner, is a fiddle-blazer of the highest degree; he also plays with gypsy jazzers Viper Swing and was a fiddler in the folk super-group, Southern Tenant Folk Union. The blues are deep in his heart and shine through in every note he plays. The synergy between them is palpable; she insists she met Dirk in a dream before meeting him in real life. It's more than plausible --their music is in indeed otherworldly.
Don’t be fooled; as whimsical as they may seem, there is a beautiful truth and intensity to Cera Impala and the New Prohibition, like a bar of deliciously dark chocolate - bittersweet, and very moreish. It would be an incredible feat not to fall in love with them.
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BARON SALMON :: ep :: 'Wild Things'
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Late August saw the release of the debut EP from Baron Salmon, an alt-folk singer songwriter based in East Lothian. 18 year old Baron Salmon, aka Samuel Buchanan, celebrated the launch with a performance at 'Brewed and Baked' in Musselburgh - This was the first EP launch held
at this venue since it opened last year as a coffee shop with a full alcohol license, and since then it has been getting involved with the local music scene with regular acoustic nights.
Iron and Wine and Tallest Man on Earth.
Samuel admits Baron Salmon first picked up a guitar at a young he was very age, and has rapidly developed as a musician in young and still the past few years. finding his feet when he released He released his first EP in 2013 as Samuel the last EP. He Buchanan, influenced by stalwarts such as Neil describes Wild Young and Bob Dylan. Since then he has Things as a more discovered a scene which feels far more like his honest, natural natural habitat - the alt-folk world of Bon Iver, reflection of himself and where he is going. Perhaps the adoption of the name Baron Salmon allowed Samuel more freedom to be creative with his music. He describes the name as "a title, something to live up to." Wild Things has four tracks which showcase Baron Salmon's impressive ability both as a songwriter and a musician. The EP was selfrecorded and produced, with Samuel playing a range of instruments including guitar, piano, mandolin and banjo on the tracks. Baron Salmon has put a lot of himself into this EP, which invites us into his world. His biggest hope for the release is that people enjoy it and are able to connect with it.
Baron Salmon playing at his EP launch in Musselburgh's 'Brewed and Baked'
Wild Things has been released on local label Feersum Records and available via iTunes etc. as well as in CD format. www.facebook.com/baronsalmon https://twitter.com/baronsalmon
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download KIM EDGAR
GRAHAM MacKENZIE
MARTHA L. HEALY
Stories Untold
Crossing Borders
To Be Free
Stories Untold is an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, tackling topics including child soldiers, crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. Early responses have been positive, with five stars from Spiral Earth, and album of the week from Iain Anderson and Celtic Music Radio.
‘Crossing Borders’ was a Celtic Connections commission in 2015 written for a nine piece ensemble and represents Graham's musical journey to date, reflecting on places, people and musical styles that have influenced him and his music. The piece draws on vibrant Scottish, Irish and Cape Breton styles and is written in four sections, each highlighting one of these cultures. It brings together a fusion of traditional and classical styles in his own composition.
To Be Free is an interim project - in between albums number one and two - for Glasgow's Martha L. Healy. Including two originals and two of Martha's favourite country classics, the EP was recorded with her band over a snowy weekend in Glasgow in January 2016.
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IMAGINARY STARLESS CREATURES
Starless Nature Flow
album - cd / download - Release Date: 17 October Nature Flow is the third album from Scots producer Paul Croan using his Alex Tronic name. This cd titles as Alex Tronic versus Leith Bass Team. Leith Bass Team is another outlet for some of Paul’s material that features guest musicians namely Matthew Leigh Embleton ( Snakestyle). The cd also features long time vocal collaborator Kirsty Brown and new contributions from Polina Domnina and Scots chanteuse Georgia Gordon. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/leith-bass-team Available from: On release from all Major digital stores including Beatport, Spotify, iTunes, Deezer and on CD from Amazon, Pyshop , www.alextronic.co.uk and all good record stores
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ALTINAK are a 4 piece indie band from Linlithgow. This belter of an EP showcases their range from the soulful sultry vocals and melodic guitar riffs that force you to sing along to Australia and Fall to the whole band on full throttle thumping out Next Time and Hard to Love. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/altinak Available from: Spotify, Deezer, Itunes, Apple Music, Google, Amazon, Shazam, etc www.altinak.com
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Album - cd / vinyl / download Release Date: Out Now Dream The Butterfly’s Album Starless is the lushly orchestrated brainchild of cd / download Paul McGeechan, keyboard player of Love & Releasefrom Date: Out Now Money Glasgow. It’s an epic and unique
album - widescreen in scope and ambition Imaginarysuch Creatures is a collaborators virtual band, as a studio featuring illustrious Paul project formed by the collaboration of lyricist Buchanan (The Blue Nile), Karen Matheson and songwriterJulie David Scottand andChris producer and (Capercaillie), Fowlis Thomson multi-instrumentalist Iain McKinna. The (The Bathers). Written, arranged and Butterfly’s Dream is their debut album. Guest masterminded by McGeechan and recorded with musicians include guitar ace Keith More, the stunning Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, the harmonica Fraser Speirs and exresult is an legend emotional soundscape with Lindisfarne songwriter Rod Clements. references ranging from Ennio Morricone to The Cocteau Twins and David Sylvian. Listen/Watch: Listen/Watch: www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures https://soundcloud.com + http://bit.ly/2a785hA Available from: from: Available Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw Vinyl:bit.ly/StarlessVinylPO www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK CD: bit.ly/StarlessCD www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK DL: https://itun.es/i6Yc99D http://amzn.to/1heO9qD Store: Love Music, Glasgow also coming soon on itunes + spotify http://starless.co.uk http://facebook.com/Starless-1599802900268447/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Imaginary-Creatures/392409684214473 http://twitter.com/Starless_music https://twitter.com/paul_mcgeechan
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download MARY K BURKE
STILLHOUND
ROTU
Tonight, As We Dance
Time Enough For Love
(Revenge Of the Tartan Unicorn)
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The song was written by singer/songwriter John Faulkner and was first recorded in 1993 on the album Solid Ground by Dolores Keane. Mary K’s version was recorded at Gaf Studios in New Inn, Co Tipperary and was arranged and produced by award winning musician and producer Fran Curry and engineered mixed & mastered by Joe Gallagher. It has been a busy year for Mary K with the successful single” I’ll accept the rose” and her second album “Sweet is the melody”. Mary K has also finished the recording of her self-penned album which is attracting a lot of attention particularly in The United States.
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Edinburgh based trio Stillhound announce the release of ‘Bury Everything’ along with single and album opener ‘Spring Conscious,’ a vast and soaring pop track with Foals-esque guitar intricacies and towering chorus. Consisting of Fergus Cook, Laurie Corlett-Donald and Dave Lloyd, the band take inspiration from art, geography and the far flung soundscapes of their homeland, creating an avant-pop record with glacial electronics and packed with unashamed synth pop moments.
Rise Of the Tartan Unicorn single /EP / album cd / download / stream Release Date: Out Now
ROTU are a new Alternate Funk Rock three piece who are rooted firmly in the sounds of 70's funk and rock. They blend influences of Psychedelic Blues with Classic Rock sounds coating it with a fresh glaze of interesting rhythmic changes. This makes for an exceedingly satisfying act in any line up or playlist.
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Give Me All Your Love
Solas
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performer of both acoustic and electronic Imaginary is a virtual a studio music. SheCreatures has performed herband, music project formed by the collaboration of everywhere from the Roundhouse inlyricist London and songwriter David Scott and producer and with The London Contemporary Orchestra multi-instrumentalist Iain McKinna. The Soloists; Glasgow Cathedral; XMV New York, Butterfly’s Dream is their debut album. Guest Ceremony Hall Austin TX, Muziekgebouw, musicians include guitar ace Keith More, Amsterdam, Kunst-Station Sankt harmonica legend Fraser Speirs and Peter exCologne, Tate Modern London, Union Lindisfarnethe songwriter Rod Clements. Chapel London and many more. Solas (‘Light' in Gaelic) is Claire’s debut album and Listen/Watch: www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures spans 14 years of her work. Released on Touch. Available from: Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw Listen/Watch: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK http://bit.ly/29PCwfn www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK http://amzn.to/1heO9qD Available from: also coming soon on itunes + spotify http://bit.ly/29vl4Hh
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to all the amazing ballads and ballad singers Imaginary Creatures is a virtual band, a studio past present. To those great projectand formed by the collaboration of lyricist singers who David bringScott songs life and and songwriter and to producer and multi-instrumentalist Iain young McKinna.singer The helped awaken the in Butterfly’s Dream is their debut album. Guest her. Sheila Stewart saidKeith “you search musicians include guitar ace More, and you find soul and harmonica legendyour Fraser Speirs andyou ex- put Lindisfarne songwriter Rod Clements. that into the singing.” The Fruited Thorn is a collection of folk ballads, Listen/Watch: ancient and modern, in Scots, English www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures and Gaelic.
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Alt.Blues/Soul musician, Hugh Kelly found his ‘big’ voice busking on the streets of Edinburgh in his teens. Now 21, his debut EP combines intricate songwriting, catchy melodies and a sense of raw emotion. “an extraordinary voice that ranges from the crunch of steps on a pebbly British beach, to a soaring heavenly and slightly whiskeysoaked angel’s falsetto” Arun Kendall, www.BackseatMafia.com Listen/Watch: www.HughKellyMusic.com/music www.soundcloud.com/HughKellyMusic Available from: iTunes + Spotify www.HughKellyMusic.com www.Twitter.com/HughKellyMusic www.Facebook.com/HughKellyMusic
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download THE VIVIANS
BARON SALMON
OCEANS
The Vivians
Wild Things
Oceans
The Vivians 10th Anniversary Demos Album #TheVivians10yr - To mark their 10th anniversary of forming, cult indie punk band The Vivians will release a collection of songs spanning their tumultuous career. The self-titled album, digitally released 26th August 2016, will comprise newly mastered unreleased demos and rarities, recorded between 2006 and 2010, accompanied by a new video and artwork. Formed in August 2006, The Vivians dared to dream big and set out to achieve great things. From their humble beginnings in a basement rehearsal room in Edinburgh, through to splitting in April 2010, the band’s story is one of dreams, misguidance and brotherhood.
Wild Things is the first release from East Lothian Alt-Folk singer songwriter Baron Salmon. The four songs are tender tales of moving on, each one showcasing the musicianship, the fine singing and the mature songwriting of their creator. In these songs we also glimpse some of his influences, from Dylan to Bonnie Prince Billy, to Tallest Man on Earth, whilst never losing sight of the exciting new sound that belongs to Baron Salmon.
Oceans are an anthemic alternative rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. Influenced by varied range of acts; 30 Seconds To Mars, Explosions In The Sky, Thrice, and U2, Oceans' sound is a mix of powerful, soulful vocals with sing along choruses to soaring, melodic lead guitar, and rhythm with a punch.
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EP cd / download Release Date: 29 July
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CLAIRE HASTINGS
CHAMBERLAIN & HAYWOOD
ALASTAIR SAVAGE
Between River and Railway
First Impression Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
With a fresh take on world music the duo take their instruments on an international tour - enjoy the sultry sounds of the Tango, the rhythmic drive of the Balkans, with riproaring tunes from Russia and Scotland. Virtuoso playing and fresh musical ideas, Paul and Michael explore the potential of their instruments in a way that is exciting and engaging. The result is a vibrant, intriguing and occasionally explosive mix of music that crosses cultural boundaries. Listen/Watch:
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Album cd / download Release Date: 29 April
Alone With History Album - cd / download Release Date: 23 May
'Alone With History is Alastair Savage's 4th album release and his first completely unaccompanied fiddle recording. Recorded in the historic surroundings of Crathie Kirk in Royal Deeside, the album features 18th Century melodies by Niel and Nathaniel Gow alongside music by 19th Century master James Scott Skinner. The recording also includes a tribute to Rabbie Burns alongside Savage's own unique compositions dedicated to the great Scots fiddle composers of the past.' Listen/Watch: www.alastairsavage.co.uk/music.htm www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0GUT5uL4BQ www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVXSChKEeUI Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com / www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com / www.alastairsavage.co.uk iTunes, Google Play, Amazon MP3, Scottish Music Information Centre, shops via Highlander Distribution www.alastairsavage.co.uk
Since winning the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year title in 2015, folk singer Claire Hastings’ debut album Between River and Railway has been hotly anticipated. The album features exciting arrangements of traditional folk songs alongside Claire’s self-penned material. The songs are brought to life with band members Jenn Butterworth (guitar & vocals), Laura Wilkie (fiddle) and Andrew Waite (accordion) as well as guests Martin O’Neill (percussion) and Duncan Lyall (bass). Throughout the album, whether Claire is singing in the tradition, about her home, sharing life experiences or interpreting the works of Robert Burns and William Douglas, there’s an enduring sense of beauty, in both vocals and music. (Folkwords)
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download ROSIE SULLIVAN
ANGELA PATERSON
Wonderland
Down To The River
EP cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Album - cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Throughout the album, Angela’s stunning vocal harmonies soar, a newly found and defining quality in Rosie Sullivan is young singer /songwriter from the her individual style. Although influences of country, soul Isle of Lewis. After winning a national competition and pop all join together in Down to the River, Angela’s last year she has grown in confidence and maturity island roots are never far beneath the surface. John and has compiled her first EP of her original Saich, former Capercaillie bass player and guitarist, and material. She has performed live at Wembley in Wild Biscuit co-producer Mags Russell have created March this year and is active in the local music and multi-layered arrangements on tracks such as Don’t Say Hi, Yesteryear and the title track Down to the River performance scene. She launched her EP reminiscent of many of the classic singer-songwriter "Wonderland" at An Lanntair Arts Centre in albums; on others such as Wax Doll and Closing Doors Stornoway on the 25 May. a contemporary acoustic approach puts the emotion up close and in the moment. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/user706914125/sets/wonderland
Available from: Free download or £5 for CD available at 'Rosie Sullivan Music' facebook site @ www.facebook.com/rosiesullivanmusic/ www.facebook.com/rosiesullivanmusic
Listen/Watch: www.angelapatersonmusic.com Available from: www.angelapatersonmusic.com/store.html All major online retailers and in stores across Scotland through Highlander Distribution www.angelapatersonmusic.com www.birnamcd.com/promo-angela-paterson/
RACHEL ALICE JOHNSON Safe Island
single download Release Date: 27 May
Rachel Alice Johnson returns with her third single. Since being selected for Creative Scotland’s ‘Verden Studios Demo Project 15’, Rachel has been steadily winning over critics with her contagiously catchy melodies, with her next single ‘Safe Island’ set for release on 27 May. Listen/Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqfieiiDuOU Available from: http://apple.co/1V6vYcq www.twitter.com/rachyjohnson www.facebook.com/RachelAliceJohnsonArts
www.facebook.com/Angela-Paterson-1079279085416991/
DROPKICK
MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
CAROLINE GILMOUR
Balance The Light
Dear Satellite Album cd / download Release Date: 8 April
Dear Satellite was produced by Grammy award-winning Dom Morley, known for his work on Amy Winehouse's Back To Black, as well as working with Adele, Grinderman and Sting. He also produced Colin's first album on Xtra Mile Recordings, City Awakenings released in 2012. The album is ten tracks of floating, positive, textually diverse pop songs. Listen/Watch: https://youtu.be/_d_BK5-1PVk Available from: Xtra Mile Recordings: http://smarturl.it/DearSatellite-XMR Amazon: http://smarturl.it/MHS-DearSatellite iTunes: http://smarturl.it/DearSatellite-iTunes http://mullhistoricalsociety.com/ https://twitter.com/MullHistorical www.facebook.com/mullhistorical
Electric Waterfalls EP cd / download / 7" vinyl Release Date: 25 March
This is an exciting new 4 track EP release that is a departure from my usual sound and has been heavily influenced by my love of pop music. I worked with the incredible Jud Mahoney (Justin Timberlake, Usher, Michael Jackson) who produced this EP, and it's also the first time I have included a co-written track on a release, working with Jud and hitmaker John McLaughlin (Busted, Westlife, Bay City Rollers). 'Love this soaring piece of perfect Adult Pop. Fantastic songwriting and beautiful vocal delivery" - John McLaughlin Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/carolinegilmour https://carolinegilmour.bandcamp.com https://www.youtube.com/user/caggyg Available from: https://carolinegilmour.bandcamp.com iTunes / Amazon Vinyl via Apollo Music, Paisley www.carolinegilmour.com https://twitter.com/CGilmourMusic www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic
Album cd / download / vinyl Release Date: 25 March
'Balance the Light' is Dropkick's most varied collection of songs, showcasing their unique harmony-driven alt.country powerpop. “Their music has an originality about it that defies explanation.....blending almost equal parts alternative, indie-pop, folk and country.” Maverick Magazine. 'Balance the Light' will be launched with two special German shows in April, followed by Scottish dates: 21/4 Clark's, Dundee, 22/4 Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, 23/4 13th Note, Glasgow. Listen/Watch: https://dropkickmusic.bandcamp.com YouTube Available from: itunes, amazon, spotify, google play, apple music and other digital sites. Available from: Coda Music (Edinburgh), Love Music (Glasgow), Assai Records (Broughty Ferry, Dundee), Wall of Noise (Haddington), Vinyl Frontier (Dunbar) www.dropkickmusic.co.uk www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic www.twitter.com/dropkickmusic
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download ALLAN MACDONALD & NEIL JOHNSTONE The Bruce 700
Album - cd - Release Date: Out Now This CD is the culmination of a much earlier celebration, in music and song, of ‘The Wallace’ in 2005, by way of a commission from Alasdair Campbell who was then with The Tolbooth Music and Arts venue in Stirling. This was followed by another commission by Carolyn Paterson in 2014 to celebrate another icon of history of whom we know a good bit more than the former, Robert de Brus of Norman French stock, the 14th C warlord who became King, regaining Scotland’s place as an Independent nation. This orchestrated progression of music ranges from an arrangement of a classic traditional pibroch theme, in its most appropriate animated and rhythmic presentation, to specially composed and arranged pieces. Melodies are presented on a range of pipes in several different keys, overlaid and blended with percussion, clarsach, cello, soprano saxophone, violin, whistle and vocals. Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com www.amazon.co.uk / www.amazon.com www.birnamcdshop.com
EUAN DRYSDALE
MARS PATROL
Songs from the Boarwood
Human Condition
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Album / cd / download Release Date: 29 April
The Mars Patrol have been honing their stirring alternative rock sound over a series of rapturouslySongs From The Boarwood is Euan Drysdale’s received EPs and singles. Now it’s time for their first second CD release. It is a collection of heartfelt album "Human Condition". The album is crammed full and uplifting songs inspired by reminiscences on of songs more melodic than a spaceship full of growing up in a Scottish town.The 10 songs on Nightingales that stick in your head like a recurring Songs From The Boarwood are all original Drysdale dream you won't ever want to wake up from. Recorded between the Capitals of both Scotland and England compositions. They are a seamless mix of folk, respectively and mixed by Tim Palmer (U2, Goo Goo blues and ballads. The three musicians work Dolls) and Chris Sheldon (Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, Twin sensitively together to create a tasteful acoustic Atlantic), the Album is entirely crowd funded by The sound that is the perfect sound-world for such Mars Patrol's mega-loyal legion of international fans evocative, lyrical and beautiful songs. the reward of relentless touring and maintaining enthusiastic online relationships. Listen/Watch: www.euandrysdale.co.uk Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/themarspatrol Available from: www.soundcloud.com/themarspatrol www.euandrysdale.co.uk Available from: iTunes, Amazon MP3, Google Play www.themarspatrol.com + iTunes + Amazon www.euandrysdale.co.uk
www.facebook.com/Euan-Drysdale-254923697865597
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CARA
THE STRANGE BLUE DREAMS
VÉLONIÑOS
Yet We Sing
Reverberatin' Love EP cd / download Release Date: Out Now
The Strange Blue Dreams present their debut EP, three songs that passionately distil the various golden ages of popular song into a unique and exciting new sound. Menacing drums and surf-noir guitars, a cowboy anthem with a dash of Bollywood and Sun Records hillbilly beat, and a Scots air peppered with Balkan drama. Listen/Watch: https://holysmokesrecordsuk.bandcamp.com YouTube Available from: iTunes http://holysmokesrecordsuk.bandcamp.com/ Love Music, 34 Dundas St, Glasgow G1 2AQ. https://twitter.com/@the_SBDs
www.facebook.com/thestrangebluedreams
Veloninos
Album / cd / download Release Date: Out Now The Véloniños; From way out West Port Glasgow and beyond. Their musical influences firmly rooted in americana, rock ‘n’ roll, country and rockabilly, Inspired by the likes of Hank Williams, Gene Vincent, Carl Perkins and The Everlys, to name but a few. This is the debut album from the group, featuring all six tracks from their previously released digital EP and four brand new tracks. “We’d like to think there’s a little of who we are and where we come from in the songs too, Levengrove Park, Helenstown and These Quiet Lands are all relevant to where we live and we hope you’ll enjoy this album for what it is: a no nonsense rockin’ record in all its different guises.”
Album cd / download Release Date: 15 January
Born of a love affair with Celtic music, Cara features four of Germany’s finest traditional musicians, with Scottish singer-songwriter Kim Edgar, delivering an innovative blend of trad/new material, and twin lead vocals. Touring Scotland: Celtic Connections 27th, Eden Court 28th, Carnegie Hall 29th, Queens Hall 30th Jan 2015. Listen/Watch: Live trailer @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQmLTW1W6G4 Yet We Sing Promo @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhXUjwMvvuc
Listen/Watch: www.veloninos.com YouTube
Available from: www.cara-music.com
Available from: www.veloninos.com amazon / itunes
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download PAUL TASKER
DAVID ALTAIR
ASHTON LANE
Cold Weather Music
B-Sides
One Kiss Later
David Altair has just released his 6th album entitled ‘B-Sides’. This is some work that was previously never released and is quite rare. The album has quite a psychedelic feel to it especially ‘we can’t stop now (the Wall)’. The album flows into a journey of ambient sounds and experimentation.
Ashton Lane are part of a new wave of homegrown modern country music originating in the UK and are sure to expand their growing fan base this year. The single One Kiss Later is out on 29 February 2016 Ashton Lane consist of Esther O’Connor and Tim O’Connor. The band performs as a duo but at times as a three piece when Graeme Duffin (Wet Wet Wet) joins them as guest guitarist. The band has a romantic back story, being husband and wife and also come from fine musical stock. Esther O’Connor’s musical heritage however spans right back to her childhood. She remembers being out on tour at only five years of age with Elton John on his US tour accompanying her Dad’s band Wet Wet Wet.
Album cd + download + vinyl Release Date: Out Now
This is Doghouse Roses' guitarist Paul Tasker's first solo album. An all instrumental album peformed on fingerstyle guitar and clawhammer banjo with flute, flatpicked guitar, cello, pedal steel guitar and percussion. The 10 tracks are musical responses to both real life and imagined events and largely have a folk or old time Americana feel, but with 2 guitar duets adding a jazz tinge. Listen/Watch: https://souncloud.com www.youtube.com Available from: www.paultaskermusic.com https://paultasker.bandcamp.com www.paultaskermusic.com https://twitter.com/pntasker www.facebook.com/paultaskermusic
Album download Release Date: Out Now
Listen/Watch: https://davidaltair.bandcamp.com/album/b-sides www.youtube.com/user/TheDavidaltair/ https://davidaltair.bandcamp.com Available from: https://davidaltair.bandcamp.com/album/b-sides https://davidaltair.bandcamp.com
Single / download Release Date: Out Now
Listen/Watch: www.ashtonlaneofficial.com/#video Available from: www.ashtonlaneofficial.com www.ashtonlaneofficial.com https://twitter.com/ashtonlane www.facebook.com/esther.oconnor1
DJANA GABRIELLE
SARAH HAYES
WHISKY KISS
That Very First Day
Woven
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Sarah released her début album, Woven, to widespread acclaim in November 2015. This inventive, emotional music explores the relationship between experience and identity; setting traditional words to new tunes and new tunes to traditional forms, tying them together with recurring themes in ‘an utterly compelling tapestry’ (Folk Radio UK). Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/sarah_hayes www.sarahhayes.bandcamp.com Available from: www.sarahhayes.net/shop/ www.sarahhayes.bandcamp.com Love Music (Glasgow) Coda Music (Edinburgh) www.sarahhayes.net www.facebook.com/sarahjhayesmusic www.twitter.com/sarahhayes_
sexySOUNDS
Album cd / download Release Date: 18 January
Debut album from World Record Breaking band Whisky Kiss. Unusually for a Scots trad band debut album, sexySOUNDS by Whisky Kiss includes 3 tracks used by Visit Scotland, 2 tracks that are Guinness World Records & 1 iTunes no1 (debut single Jocks Revenge topped the charts in Uruguay & Luxembourg) Listen/Watch: www.whiskykiss.com Available from: https://itunes.apple.com www.amazon.co.uk www.whiskykiss.com https://twitter.com/twistedtartan www.facebook.com/Whisky-Kiss119642618071059
EP download Release Date: Out Now
Debut EP from the French Cameroonian singer-songwriter. Recorded in Glasgow in the space of 2 days, the EP is an introduction to Djana Gabrielle's rich songwriting and melodies. Ethereal and soulful, « That Very First Day » is the promising debut from an artist to follow. Listen/Watch: Spotify http://open.spotify.com Youtube (Dance with me) www.youtube.com Available from: https://itunes.apple.com www.amazon.co.uk www.djanagabrielle.com www.facebook.com/DjanaGabrielle www.twitter.com/djana_gabrielle
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download DUNT
ROMAN NOSE
CELTIC VOYAGE
Between Punk Rock and a Hard Place
Jacked Up On Mercy
Various Artists
Glasgow’s finest purveyors of sadomasochistic, masked electronica, Roman Nose return to our radars with the release of much anticipated 4 Track E.P. ‘Jacked Up On Mercy' via their own Badly Built Records label. This is bass-heavy, dark and dirty electronic music dipped in futuristic territory, full of pounding synths and driven electro beats.
An enchanting collection of Celtic moods with haunting uilleann pipes, magical harps, fiddles, accordions, guitars… from Ireland, Scotland and Brittany. Beautiful and atmospheric songs, ballads and laments conjure an atmosphere of mystery and magic, reminiscent of the music to the film “Titanic” or to “Riverdance”. Features 2016 Grammy Nominee for Best New Age Album, Catherine Duc [Voyager, MG Music], performing the self-penned song ‘Owen’s Boat.’
EP / cd Release Date: 1 April
After near self-destruction, Edinburgh's Skate Punks are back via the Infinite Hive music label, with five fast, melodic, punk rock tunes on a variety of subjects that shape our everyday misery. Featuring DUNT's nihilistic sense of humour and cutting riffs and rhythms, this is their strongest EP yet. Listen/Watch: https://dunt.bandcamp.com/ Available from: https://dunt.bandcamp.com/ Google Play Music' Amazon mp3, iTunes, Spotify http://infinitehive.com/shop.html VoxBox Music, 21 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge Elvis Shakespeare, 347 Leith Walk, Edinburgh Vinyl Villains, 5 Elm Row, Edinburgh http://infinitehive.com/dunt/ www.facebook.com/dunttheband/ https://twitter.com/DUNTTHEBAND
EP download Release Date: Out Now
Listen/Watch: https://romannose.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/roman-nose-1 Available from: iTunes, Bandcamp, Spotify etc https://soundcloud.com/roman-nose-1 https://twitter.com/RMNOSE www.facebook.com/romannosemusic
DUKE OF NORFOLK JOSEPHINE SILLARS
There Is a Train (and a platform at either end) EP download Release Date: 5 January
Intended as a brief companion to The Duke of Norfolk's album Three Days From the Wolf Month, There Is a Train (and a platform at either end) takes the shape of a journey. The EP employs sounds suggestive of train travel alongside The Duke's characteristic guitar and banjo to reinforce the themes of wandering and to frame a picture of life from birth to death. Listen/Watch: https://thedukeofnorfolk.bandcamp.com YouTube Soundcloud Available from: https://thedukeofnorfolk.bandcamp.com http://thedukeofnorfolk.com/ https://twitter.com/thdukeofnorfolk www.facebook.com/thedukeofnorfolk
Album cd Release Date: 25 March
Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w5vCqfsjJg Available from: http://geni.us/2h50 www.arcmusic.co.uk/shop/index.php
IMAGINARY SILVER COAST CREATURES
Seasons Vincent
single download Release Date: Out Now
‘Vincent’ was written after Josephine discovered that Vincent Van Gogh ‘used to eat yellow paint to make his insides happy’. An upbeat song about beating hearts, serotonin highs and yellow walls, played on piano, xylophone and drums, 'Vincent' is launched at the world famous King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in December. Listen/Watch: https://josephinesillars.bandcamp.com https://itunes.apple.com Available from: https://josephinesillars.bandcamp.com https://itunes.apple.com www.josephinesillars.com www.facebook.com/josephinesillarsmusic https://twitter.com/josephinehere
EP cd / download The Butterfly’s Dream Release Album Date: 13 November cd / download ReleaseEP Date: This forOutusNow has been
a long time coming. were lot of Imaginary CreaturesThere is a virtual band, a a studio project formed by the collaboration of lyricist different emotions present when and songwriter David Scott and producer and itmulti-instrumentalist was written and we are Iain McKinna. The Butterfly’s Dream is their debut album. Guest incredibly happy with the sound musicians include guitar ace Keith More, of it andlegend the Fraser way Speirs the songs harmonica and ex- can Lindisfarne Rod Clements. relate tosongwriter a number of different situations in people's life's. We Listen/Watch: www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures are so proud of this record! Available from: Listen/Watch: Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw www.soundcloud.com/silvercoastmusic-1 www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK www.YouTube.com/silvercoastmusic www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK http://amzn.to/1heO9qD Available from: also coming soonBig on Cartel itunes + spotify iTunes, Amazon, Facebook: www.facebook.com/silvercoastmusic www.facebook.com/pages/Imaginary-Creatures/392409684214473 https://twitter.com/silvercoastband
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download DEADLY INSCRIPTION
TOY TIN SOLDIER
THE RISING SOULS
A Testament To Sin
Yield
Yardbird
EP CD + Most online streaming/download services Spotify, Itunes, Amazon, Deezer, Release Date: 26 February
Album - cd / download Release Date: 26 February
Toy Tin Soldier is a Scottish indie rock singer songwriter Joe Gallacher, formerly of Mr.Kil. A solo journey supported by a revolving door of incredible support A Testament to Sin is the product of the last year musicians he has worked with over the years, whilst of work from the newly formed line-up. It's a touring with the likes of Hue & Cry, Turin Brakes and collection of fictional tales of dark characters and Martha Wainwright. scenarios, we used the titles as a basis for the Gallacher was born in the outskirts of Glasgow in the creation of the tracks, and made a conscious effort small village of Blantyre. Born into a working class family, music became an escapism from the realities of to keep the E.P out of any sub-genre/category being a teenage in the 90’s. Pretty soon he was in love with all sorts of bedrock music, particularly rock, blues, Listen/Watch: country and of course the 90’s Brit Pop era. Inspired by www.soundcloud.com/deadly-inscription melodic Kings such as Noel Gallagher, Bruce www.youtube.com/deadlyinscriptionband Springsteen and more recently Foy Vance. Available from: Listen/Watch: www.deadlyinscription.com www.youtube.com http://thegrimstore.bigcartel.com/products Available from: All Major Digital Outlets iTunes and all download mediums. www.facebook.com/deadlyinscription www.toytinsoldier.com/ https://twitter.com/DIMETALUK https://twitter.com/toytinsoldier www.deadlyinscription.com www.facebook.com/toytinsoldier
Album cd Release Date: Out Now
The Rising Souls are a thumping blue eyed soul band from central Scotland. They have been met with universal praise throughout the UK, Europe and more recently NYC. Their second album 'Yardbird' is a mesmerising blend of country, blues and soul. Frontman Dave Archibald displays a powerhouse vocal reminiscent of Frankie Miller and Otis Redding. Supporting Dave are Roy 'Kelso' Laing on bass and Tom Reed on percussion. Listen/Watch: https://youtu.be/DNSnsV6sLNA Available from: Amazon www.therisingsouls.com www.facebook.com/therisingsouls https://twitter.com/TheRisingSouls
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SEPTEMBER Blas Festival Highlands 2-10 September The Blas festival aims to play a role in celebrating the culture of traditional music and Gaelic in the Highlands of Scotland. Blas will do this in part by creating the opportunities for young musicians to play and learn with leading artists in traditional music and Gaelic. Blas will also widen the opportunities for communities to experience and enjoy live music and Gaelic performances which support their culture. www.blas-festival.com
Linlithgow Folk Festival Linlithgow 7-11 September First staged in 1999, the Festival is firmly established on the traditional music scene and all the mainstay events will take place again. These include the musical cruise on the canal, the family ceilidh at the Vennel, the Hub at the Masonic Hall, the Bluegrass concert and Gospel session and the outdoor Nora Devine Stage at the Cross. THE OUTSIDE TRACK - will make a hotly anticipated return to Linlithgow on 10 September when they headline the 18th annual festival. www.linlithgowfolk.com
Live @ Troon
Morayshire will play host to a range of arts and culture events showcasing artists of local, national and international renown during Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. The biennial Findhorn Bay Festival is a spectacular six-day celebration taking place in the heart of Moray and includes a vibrant mix of theatre, music, dance and visual art as well as FREE events including the popular annual community event Culture Day Forres. The Festival will open with a stunning concert from award-winning Gaelic singer, Julie Fowlis. www.findhornbayfestival.com
True North Aberdeen 22-25 September Iconic soulstress and Brit Award-nominee Laura Mvula will head the line-up for this year’s True North festival, Aberdeen Performing Arts is delighted to announce. The singer-songwriter takes top billing for the festival, now in its second year and with an expanded programme over four days. True North – Aberdeen’s festival of music and song – will take place in venues around the city and in outdoor locations from September 22 – 25. The festival is inspired by the fantastic heritage of singer-songwriters in the North-east, and features a line-up of iconic musicians and emerging talent.
Best of the West Festival an 'end of season' showcase held annually in the grounds of Inveraray Castle in Argyll. This family weekend includes two days of music and song with performances in both English and Gaelic. The festival has a strong focus on local young talent as well as the best of the established performers. As well as a great line-up of music, food and drink it's also important to us to provide a wide range of activities for all ages. www.bowfest.co.uk
Ceòl Cholasa Colonsay Folk Festival 15-18 September Ceòl Cholasa is held the third weekend of September each year and features internationally acclaimed artists from Scotland and beyond.. http://ceolcholasa.co.uk/
Findhorn Bay Festival Findhorn 21-26 September
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Strugglefest Glasgow 1 October All day DIY Punk Fest from 2-10pm at Audio Glasgow with Dowsing, Ratboys, Losing Sleep, Anna’s Anchor, Jutland Songs, Flakes, Benjamin Blue + 4 more bands to be confirmed! See ..... www.facebook.com/events/144214369337774/
Isle of Jura Music Festival
Glasgow Americana
Jura 23-25 September
Darvel Music Festival
Inveraray 10-11 September
Balmaha’s Braw Weekend is back bigger and better for 2016. A weekend of food, drink, music and entertainment takes place on the banks of Loch Lomond, on land behind The Oak Tree Inn. The Oak Tree Inn are once again staging this event, which is sponsored by Glengoyne Distillery. Saturday and Sunday (1st & 2nd October) from 11am-5pm expect lots of family fun, food, drink, music and entertainment. Entry is free with live music from local bands and singers. Saturday night will feature live music from four top Scottish acts:Have Mercy Las Vegas, Dave Arcari, Miracle Glass Company, Mark McGowan. Tickets £5 payable on the door. All under cover in a huge marquee!
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The Isle of Jura Musical Festival is a wellestablished favourite for lovers of the traditional music scene, enjoy a weekend packed with 2016 is a massive year for Troon as it becomes fantastic performances, stimulating workshops, the focus of the golfing world during the summer spontaneous sessions and great craic. To guarantee you don’t miss out, you can prewith the return of The Open Championship to purchase your tickets online now. Royal Troon and as a result it's likely to be a busier year than ever for the volunteers of Live@Troon. The line up is now taking full shape www.juramusicfestival.com for the core events and tickets are on sale for most online already.
Best of the West Festival
Balmaha, Loch Lomond 1-2 October
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Ayrshire 8-11 September
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Balmaha’s Braw Weekend
Glasgow 5-9 October The sparkling Blue Rose Code will do the honours and open the 10th anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival in October. On Wednesday 5 October in St Andrew’s in the Square' Man behind the music, Ross Wilson has rightly won huge praise for live, sell-out performances including joyous sessions for the BBC. www.glasgowamericana.com
100 Bands On The Border
Darvel, Ayrshire 23-24 September
Galashiels !! Postponed to Spring 2017 !!
(Also 2-3 Dec) People travel from all over Scotland, the UK and overseas to enjoy the "Darvel Experience" and the event has gained stature amongst the Scottish music fraternity since its inception in 2002. Past and present band members of Texas, The Silencers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Average White Band will be represented at this year’s 15th Darvel Music Festival.
Galashiels welcomes back 100 Bands on the Border! The Best Bands will be back again along with some special new additions We look forward to welcoming back our supporters from last year that had such a great time and gave us such wonderful reviews. And can't wait to introduce a whole load of new guests to the festival from the local community as well as from further afield. For those travelling to us from our Scottish cities, why not take the celebrated Borders Railway. A 50min world class scenic journey from Edinburgh through the winding valleys of the Southern Uplands. Come and join us for a wee taster day trip or for an entire weekend of fun. We promise top quality live music, a high energy festival atmosphere but with the cosiness and character of a wee Borders town.
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Loopallu Ullapool 30 September - 1 October Ten years young, Loopallu...On paper they said it wouldn’t work, a festival in late September in a remote village on the West Coast of Scotland 60 miles from the nearest town, but that was ten years ago. 2015 see’s our friendly, small (but we thank perfectly formed) festival enter it’s eleventh year. Another year of fun regardless of what the weather has to say about it. Another year making new friends, and catching up with old ones. www.loopallu.co.uk
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Ullapool Guitar Festival Ullapool 7-9 October So why is the UGF so special? Perhaps it’s the mix of music old and new, of electric and acoustic, of steel and nylon, of seasoned performers and those, like the students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, just starting out on their careers. Perhaps it’s the location on Loch Broom and the drive up through some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery. Perhaps it’s the informal air of the whole weekend: there’s no “us and them”, no VIP area. Everyone
..... lots more festival dates in our FESTIVALS! supplement read it @ http://musicnewsscotland.wordpress.com/festivals/ mingles, and you’re likely to find yourself sitting beside a guitar legend in the Festival Club – or even jamming with them on one of the trade stands. www.ullapoolguitarfestival.com
Feis na Mara Mallaig 7th - 9th October
from 14 to 22 October at various venues in the town, including a specially-erected Spiegeltent in the town centre. Headliners include Admiral Fallow, a unique collaboration between Justin Currie and the RSNO, Roddy Woomble and Band, Donnie Munro, and a double bill of Treacherous Orchestra and Skerryvore, plus comedy from Daniel Sloss and Craig Hill. For tickets and more info, see www.thespree.co.uk
An exciting array of award-winning talent at this years Fèis na Mara festival in Mallaig. What better way to start your October break than to hit the stunning little town of Mallaig for a weekend of glorious Scottish music? This year’s line-up includes Dàimh, Niteworks, The Scott Wood Band, The Federation of the Disco Pimp, The League of Highland Gentlemen and The Mischa MacPherson Trio, with sessions, ceilidhs and parties around every corner! Mallaig is truly on a roll this year, with the opening of the beautiful new crannog and bakery, the impressive refurbishment of the iconic West Highland Hotel, and the Scottish Hospitality Awards’ ‘North Restaurant of the Year’ going to Mallaig’s Cornerstone Restaurant. All this, and the might of this year’s line-up in a limited capacity village hall suggest these tickets won’t be around for long! www.feis-na-mara.com
Tenement Trail Glasgow 8 October
Perthshire Amber -
The Dougie MacLean Festival Perthshire 3-6 November The Perthshire Amber Festival brings together many musicians and entertainers from different parts of the world who have been involved with Dougie MacLean over the years. This unique festival shares Dougie’s inspiring music, celebrates the history and culture of Perthshire in the heart of Scotland and showcases the beautiful scenery. The concerts are staged in a variety of wonderful venues from prestigious theatres to historic castles to an Iron Age crannog on Loch Tay, to atmospheric Dunkeld Cathedral.
Tenement Trail is a multi-venue music festival in Glasgow. Taking place on Saturday 8 October, #TT16 is one ticket to over 12 hours of live music across nine venues, featuring over 50 bands and DJs. In the month that Tenement TV will celebrate their fifth birthday, Scotland’s largest music platform are throwing one hell of a party with a line-up featuring indie icons Milburn, Crash Club, Be Charlotte, Tijuana Bibles, The Bar Dogs, The Van T’s, Barrie-James O’Neill and many, many more.
Fiddle 2016 Edinburgh 18-20 November
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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Edinburgh 30 December - 1 January 2017
NOVEMBER
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stature amongst the Scottish music fraternity since its inception in 2002. Past and present band members of Texas, The Silencers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Average White Band will be represented at this year’s 15th Darvel Music Festival.
Three days of spectacular events, incredible bands and amazing crowds from every corner of the globe. See Shetland Vikings bearing firelit torches, hear beautiful choral singing in St Giles' Cathedral, enjoy birling to traditional Scottish music in the Old Town, and watch top stars and incredible fireworks from Princes Street Gardens. Edinburgh's Hogmanay shows the world how to party! www.edinburghshogmanay.org
2017 JANUARY 2017 Celtic Connections Glasgow 19 January - 5 February Celtic Connections 2017 comprises a wealth of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, workshops, free events and late night sessions taking place over 18 days across various venues in Glasgow.
One of Scotland's biggest traditional music festivals, promoting & sustaining traditional www.celticconnections.com fiddle music since 1996. A weekend packed full of great music! Over the weekend there are concerts, ceilidhs, recitals, workshops, talks, open stage, festival clubs, sessions, stalls, free events.... and lots, lots more! The Fiddle Festival committee are now working hard towards Fiddle Hebridean Celtic Festival 2016. The dates are out now but keep an eye on Hebrides www.tenementtv.com our Facebook page and join our mailing list to be 19-22 July the first to hear what artists are playing at this years festival. Doricana Fest Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, Stonehaven www.scotsfiddlefestival.com featuring top quality music from around the 8 October Celtic nations and beyond. Stornoway and throughout Lewis and Harris. The cream of One day music festival based in the NE of international folk and Celtic music have heaped Scotland showcasing the countries finest praise on HebCeltl as it celebrated its 20th year Americana / Roots / Country and Acoustic acts. in 2015 by hosting its biggest number of live Stonehaven is tuning up for a boot scooting new Darvel Music Festival performances ever. Award-winning artists who Americana music festival aimed at visitors and Darvel, Ayrshire took part in this year's Hebridean Celtic Festival locals alike.The one day (family) festival will 2-3 December hailed it a huge success after bosses laid on new feature 6 Scottish bands with Americana roots venues and returned to its roots for the including The Holy Ghosts (Edinburgh), Colin (Also 23-24 Sept) People travel from all over showpiece event. Clyne (Stonehaven), Daniel Meade (Glasgow), Scotland, the UK and overseas to enjoy the The New Madrids (Perth), Mikey Maclennan (The "Darvel Experience" and the event has gained www.hebceltfest.com Carloways, Bridge of Earn) and The Malpaso Gang (Aberdeen).
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The Spree Paisley 14-22 October The Spree is Paisley's national festival of music, comedy and much more, taking place as part of the town's bid for UK City of Culture 2021. Now in its fifth year, the 2016 edition will take place
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