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GONORTH @ The Market Bar. See Wed 8th
FRI 10 JUN
CLASSICAL SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm. Includes Rossini and Prokofiev. Ticketsfrom Booth Scotland and TicketWeb, via 24-hour ticket hotline 08444 771000, June’s Card Shop Dingwall and Pavilion 01997 420124. 01997 420124
STUART WARWICK @ Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore, 9pm. Low-key, beautifully sung songs that have drawn comparison to Thom Yorke. 9pm Free. 01479 811 137 STUART MACKINTOSH @ The Waterfront. (from Schiehallion). FOLK SINGING WORKSHOPS WITH CORRINA HEWAT @ The Stables, Cromarty. If you’ve always wanted to sing but lack a little confidence, then this is the workshop for you. info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk.
FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD @ Inverness Cathedral, 1.05pm. A banquet of song prepared and served by Moira Harris and Steve Jones.Admission free: retiring collection in aid of Cathedral funds.
TMSA KEITH FESTIVAL @ Keith. Tmsakeithfestival.blogspot.com.
CLUBBING JUST JON @ The Vault, Aviemore.
ROCK ROCKNESS 2011 @ Dores.
FOLK LUCY ROSE @ Hootananny.
TMSA KEITH FESTIVAL @ Keith. Tmsakeithfestival.blogspot.com. CAPTAIN STUPENDOUS DOES CEILIDH & STUFF @ Dows Bar. Ceilidh and stuff it is then. KEVIN FRASER @ The Waterfront, 9pm. Trad to modern day covers.
PAOLO NUTINI brings proceedings to a close...
SARA DOUGLAS @ Hootananny. BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar.
MON 13 JUN
FOLK DAVY COWAN @ The Coffee Shop, Strathpeffer. Monday Night Medicine Show Coffee Shop Sessions.
MUSIC
ROCK ROCKNESS 2011 @ Dores.
ANGUS NICOLSON & FRIENDS @ Hootananny. Fiery young trad troubador.
GONORTH @ Hootananny GONORTH @ The Market Bar. See Wed 8th.
CLUBBING/CHART DJ STEVE T @ The Vault, Aviemore.
SAT 11 JUN
FOLK TRAD SCOTTISH FOLK NIGHT @ The Waterfront, 8.30pm. With Kenny Jamieson (Lead singer Schiehallion).
KASABIAN headline today.
CLUBBING/CHART DJ G PETERS @ The Vault,
Aviemore.
FOLK STRATHPEFFER & DISTRICT PIPE
BAND SATURDAY NIGHT PERFORMANCE @ Strathpeffer Square, 8.30pm. The pipe band parade in Strathpeffer Square. The event lasts about one hour with a showcase of Highland Dancing - weather permitting. WILLY CAMPBELL @ Dows Bar. BRIAN O HEADHRA @ Hootananny. TMSA KEITH FESTIVAL @ Keith. Tmsakeithfestival.blogspot.com. ROCK ROCKNESS 2011 @ Dores. CHEMICAL BROTHERS turn to headline today.
DONNIE LIVINGSTONE @ The Market Bar. THE GALIPAYGOS @ Mad Hatters. Terrific country-drenched rock.
SUN 12 JUN
CLASSICAL CHORAL EVENSONG FOR
PENTECOST SUNG BY THE CATHEDRAL CHOIR @ Inverness Cathedral, 5.30pm.
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FOLK LIVE MUSIC @ Bogbain Farm. Alternate Sundays Bruce MacGregor’s trad music sessions and Emma Shearer’s Music Cafe for songwriters.Free admission. Food and bar available all afternoon. Kids craft club.
THU 16 JUN
CLUBBING KICKED AND SNARED @ Cake
Nightclub, Inverness. Cake presents a night of dubstep and drum and bass, check facebook events page for details. £3. JUST JON @ The Vault, Aviemore. FOLK ALLY MACKENZIE & FRIENDS @ Hootananny. ROCK INSIDER FESTIVAL @ Aviemore. Party
like it’s 1899 as there’s a Victorian theme to three days of music, theatrics, balladry boating and the best food and drink.With LAU, CHARLIE MCKERRON AND FRIENDS, HIDDEN ORCHESTRA, ADMIRAL FALLOW, MICHAEL MARRA, STANLEY ODD, GEESE, THE BANANA SESSIONS, THE MIKE KEARNEY KA-TET, THE BONFIRE BAND, MACMASTER/HAY, HORNDOG BRASS BAND, WOODENBOX WITH A FISTFUL OF FIVERS, DONNA MACIOCIA, JARLATH HENDERSON, ABAGAIL GREY, GECKO 3, WASHINGTON IRVING, GWENDOLEN CHATFIELD, BRONTO SKYLIFT, HOW TO SWIM, LET’S TALK ABOUT TREES, THE STATE BROADCASTERS, LAPSANG AND THE SUCHONGS, THE FRENCH WIVES, LIFE UNDERVEST, KETTLE OF KITES, ROSSCO GALLOWAY/THE CHANS, DAVE MCGREGOR, ANDY AND THE TWO-HEADED RABBIT, ROBIN ADAMS, MAN’S RUIN, RURA, MY JET BLACK TRACTOR, PILOTS, MICCA’S QUICKER MACCA CRACKERS, THE LAST BATTLE, DOWNTOWN WOLVES, CHESTERWHIN... and many more! insiderfestival.com.
JAZZ/WORLD THE BLACK ISLE STOMPERS
@ Elgin City Social Club. Led by “the quiet man of jazz” - Pat StrachanEntry costs £3.00 for members or £5.00 for non-members. morayjazzclub.co.uk.
ROCK/INDIE INJUNS @ Mad Hatters. Modern Gaelic sounds from Skye and Glasgow based combo.
ABSOLUTE BOWIE @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm. The UK’s top David Bowie tribute.Tickets from Booth Scotland and TicketWeb, via 24-hour hotline 08444 771000, June’s Card Shop Dingwall and Pavilion 01997 420124. 01997 420124
FRI 17 JUN
CLASSICAL MORAY SPIRIT OF BRASS FESTIVAL 2011 @ Various Elgin Venues. Fri 17:Movie Spectacular Concert with Spirit of Brass Band St. Giles Church, ElginSat 18: Brass Workshops for all ages, ability and instrument led by world famous Georgina Bromilow (Trumpet) and Carol Jarvis (Trombone) Elgin Academy 10.30 - 12.30, Live Music including “Bold as Brass” Brass/ Street Theatre Group Elgin Plainstones 1.30pm - 3.00pm, Big Band Spectacular with Aberdeen Jazz Orchestra Featuring special guests Georgina Bromilow and Carol Jarvis Elgin Town Hall 7.30pm £10.00, Late night Jam Session Elgin Town Hall Supper Room £5.00Sun19: Moray Massed Bands “Victorian Day” at Brodie Castle 2.00 pm - 4.00pm, Bach to the Future with “Bells Up” Brass Quintet, RSAMD St Giles Church 7.00pm £8.00 Tickets from Beaver Travel, Forres and Elgin and at the door. email: laurableck@hotmail.co.uk or glenn@glennmunro.co.uk 07989 356 899.
MORRISSEY @ The Ironworks, 7pm. The greatest gig ever at Ironworks? We expect so. 0871 789 4173
[ nb - events in blue are in Moray ]