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COVID-19: Easy To Find Latest Advice + Resources For The Scottish Music Sector Advice :: Resources :: How You Can Help @ www.smc-covid19.com To help the Scottish music sector during the Covid-19 pandemic, Scottish Music Centre has created a new website packed full of advice, guidance and resources particularly for the self-employed and freelance musicians. There are three main sections with advice, resources and guidance on ways to work from home, health and wellbeing and of course hardship funds and grants from across the music ecosystem. The team is updating the website regularly.
universities closed and everyone in the music sector working from home, my priority was to build a new resource site that began to organise the incoming tide of sector information into one place. Our main focus at first was to publicise all the new emergency funds for musicians, following up with practical advice from leading organisations and a section on mental health and well-being, all of which our membership officer Laura Leslie and web developer Holly Pringle regularly update. The site has now expanded to encompass online support tools for the many musicians performing or teaching from home and most recently a section of entertaining activities to join in and stay connected with others online." The SMC is keen to encourage as many people as possible to continue to support Scotland’s incredible wealth of talent in our musical community. There’s lots you can still do – even though you can’t see your favourite artists live,
you can support them by joining in with livestreams or recordings of concerts, interviews and podcasts available online. You can lend a helping hand by filling in surveys about the impact of Covid-19, or by signing petitions. If you can, please consider donating to any or all of the very worthy causes which have been set up to help musicians and organisations survive. The SMC will keep adding new practical resources and creative projects as they emerge and anyone with new info or projects can contact them at info@scottishmusiccentre.com The direct advice website is www.smc-covid19.com or you can use www.scottishmusiccentre.com
Advice: Here you will find links to the current guidance for musicians and music businesses from key music organisations and funders across the UK, as well as general advice on Covid-19 from sources such as the Government and the NHS. Resources: This section includes a range of sources with advice on adapting to new ways of working from home - useful for everyone, but particularly handy for self-employed and freelance musicians, and those teaching from home. Supporting your mental health is crucial in situations like these, and there are links to help you practice daily self-care and to places you can reach out to if you're struggling to cope. How you can Help Page: Whether it's donating or signing a petition, there are lots of ways you can continue to support the music sector at this difficult time. You can also show your support and entertain yourself at the same time by joining in with live-streamed concerts, online choirs or taking advantage of content made available online by a range of individuals and organisations. Gill Maxwell, SMC’s Executive Director explains: “In the early days of the pandemic, with gigs and concerts cancelled, colleges and
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Celtic Music Radio Music all day every day from Glasgow promoting Celtic and roots music of all genres - at 95FM or online @ www.celticmusicradio.net ---------------------------------------
LP Radio Independent Alternative digital radio, broadcasting live from the upstairs of LP Records in Glasgow, listen online @ www.lpradio.co.uk/listen --------------------------------------THURSDAY 14 MAY Get It On... With Bryan Burnett :: 6pm on BBC Radio Scotland. With essential music chosen by listeners. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Travelling Folk :: 8pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bruce MacGregor with the very best of folk and roots music from around the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Belladrum :: 9.45pm on BBC ALBA. Three songs from an exclusive acoustic set by GRUFF RHYS at Belladrum 2016. www.bbcalba.co.uk Julie Fowlis :: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Filmed during lockdown, multi-award winning Gaelic singer and presenter Julie Fowlis from North Uist, presents a new music series for our times. She became famous worldwide after singing the theme songs to Disney Pixar’s animated children’s film ‘Brave’, set in the ancient highlands of Scotland. Julie Fowlis | Ceòl aig Baile is a music series that takes place at an extraordinary time in our history. The series gives musicians, deprived of playing live concerts, a virtual stage and an opportunity to perform directly from their homes to viewing fans. Julie Fowlis | Ceòl aig Baile invites musicians from Scotland, Ireland, Europe, Canada and the US to connect with fans and to perform in a visceral way, appealing to feelings as much as intellect. Each half hour episode will feature six tracks of music and each programme is given to a pair of musicians to curate. Between the musical tracks, the musicians reveal a little about their locale and situation and can tell their own story, or simply introduce the songs and music, explaining why the song or track is relevant to the moment. An innovative musical format, Julie Fowlis | Ceol Aig Baile gives music a new platform. www.bbcalba.co.uk Natasha Raskin Sharp :: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. An eclectic mix of music from Natasha. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Na Trads :: 11.15pm on BBC ALBA. SIAN perform the 2019 Trad Awards. www.bbcalba.co.uk
represents abdutha (wonder) and Dallahan sing Jail Song, a traditional song with additional contemporary lyrics. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Celtic Connections Shorts :: 10.55pm on BBC ALBA. Performance by the Scottish-based outfit DALLAHAN, one of the most distinct forces in The Friday Afternoon Show :: 2pm on BBC the international folk music scene. Forged in Radio Scotland. Weekend tune and what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland and Ireland's traditional music community, but drawing on the traditional music Scotland with Nicola Meighan. styles of the Balkans and North America, they www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland create an original and seamless musical Grant Stott's Vinyl Collective :: 6pm on BBC montage, blending their contemporary influences from jazz, funk, and pop music. Plus Radio Scotland. Classic records and new fiddle and guitar duo, ROSS COUPER from releases, HORSE shares her vinyl delights with Shetland (Glasgow) and TOM OAKES from Grant. Devon (Edinburgh), perform one of their sets www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland rooted in Scottish and Irish traditions. www.bbcalba.co.uk The Friday Afternoon Show :: 8pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Weekend tune and what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Belladrum :: Midnight on BBC ALBA. A look back at Belladrum 2019. Scotland with Nicola Meighan. www.bbcalba.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland FRIDAY 15 MAY
Piping Live :: 8pm on BBC ALBA. Alan MacDonald presents a music show featuring ANXO LORENZO and R ALBA duo. www.bbcalba.co.uk
SUNDAY 17 MAY
Take The Floor :: 5pm on BBC Radio Scotland. For the very best in traditional music and song, join Gary Innes for Take The Floor. Ashley Storrie :: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland New and classic Scottish music, soul rockabilly, Na Trads :: 6.25pm on BBC ALBA. SEAMUS pop and indie from around the world. O'SULLIVAN performs the 2017 Trad Awards. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbcalba.co.uk Na Trads :: 10.50pm on BBC ALBA. SIAN Celtic Connections Shorts :: 6.45pm on BBC perform the 2019 Trad Awards. ALBA. Performance by the Scottish-based outfit www.bbcalba.co.uk DALLAHAN, one of the most distinct forces in the international folk music scene. Forged in ALT :: 11pm on BBC ALBA. An exciting new series of music programmes featuring exclusive Scotland and Ireland's traditional music interviews with some of Scotland’s top musicians community, but drawing on the traditional music styles of the Balkans and North America, they from over the years, presented by Kim Carnie create an original and seamless musical and Dol Eòin Mackinnon. The series of five montage, blending their contemporary programmes features a mix of headline bands that perform live sets in front of an audience at influences from jazz, funk, and pop music. Plus fiddle and guitar duo, ROSS COUPER from Glasgow University’s Queen Margaret Union. Shetland (Glasgow) and TOM OAKES from Episode 5 includes a live set from THE Devon (Edinburgh), perform one of their sets FUTUREHEADS recorded at Glasgow’s QMU, rooted in Scottish and Irish traditions. and sessions from TIDE LINES and ZOE www.bbcalba.co.uk BESTEL. NITEWORKS also drop in to talk about their life in music. Celtic Connections Shorts :: 6.50pm on BBC www.bbcalba.co.uk ALBA. Folk trio YORKSTON/THORNE/KHAN perform Westlin’ Wind, a song which represents SATURDAY 16 MAY abdutha (wonder) and Dallahan sing Jail Song, a Take The Floor :: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. traditional song with additional contemporary For the very best in traditional music and song, lyrics. www.bbcalba.co.uk join Gary Innes for Take The Floor. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Jazz Nights :: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Seonaid Aitken with Home Studio sessions and Pipeline :: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary another chapter of Richard Michael's Song Book. West presents the definitive pipe music programme, featuring news and recordings from www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland the piping world. Classics Unwrapped :: 9pm on BBC Radio www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Scotland. Jamie talks to the newly formed REMOTE ORCHESTRA with over 40 musicians ALT :: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Music from THE from 15 countries. LaFONTAINES, MODERN STUDIES, INYAL and C DUNCAN. An exciting new series of music www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland programmes featuring exclusive interviews with some of Scotland’s top musicians from over the ALT :: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Music from THE LaFONTAINES, MODERN STUDIES, INYAL years, presented by Kim Carnie and Dol Eòin and C DUNCAN. An exciting new series of music Mackinnon. The series of five programmes programmes featuring exclusive interviews with features a mix of headline bands that perform some of Scotland’s top musicians from over the live sets in front of an audience at Glasgow years, presented by Kim Carnie and Dol Eòin University’s Queen Margaret Union. Mackinnon. The series of five programmes www.bbcalba.co.uk features a mix of headline bands that perform Billy Sloan :: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Hot live sets in front of an audience at Glasgow releases plus rock and pop music from Scotland University’s Queen Margaret Union. www.bbcalba.co.uk and around the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Iain Anderson :: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. End the day in the company of the songwriting Celtic Connections Shorts :: 10.45-11pm on masters of country, folk, blues and soul. BBC ALBA. Folk trio YORKSTON/THORNE/ www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland KHAN perform Westlin’ Wind, a song which
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Scotland. Tune into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
SATURDAY 23 MAY
Celtic Connections Shorts :: 10.45-11.00pm on BBC ALBA. Performance by the Scottishbased outfit DALLAHAN, one of the most Get It On... With Bryan Burnett :: 6pm on BBC Radio Scotland. With essential music chosen distinct forces in the international folk music scene. Forged in Scotland and Ireland's by listeners. traditional music community, but drawing on the www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland traditional music styles of the Balkans and North Get It On... With Bryan Burnett :: 6pm on America, they create an original and seamless BBC Radio Scotland. With essential music chosen Ricky Ross Meets :: 8pm on BBC Radio Scotland. JUSTIN CURRIE shares stories about musical montage, blending their contemporary by listeners. influences from jazz, funk, and pop music. Plus his successful singing and songwriting career. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland fiddle and guitar duo, ROSS COUPER from www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Shetland (Glasgow) and TOM OAKES from Vic Galloway :: 8pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Devon (Edinburgh), perform one of their sets The Quay Sessions :: 9pm on BBC Radio Vic has a guest interview with Jim Bob from Scotland. Enjoy live performances from the foyer rooted in Scottish and Irish traditions. CARTER USM. www.bbcalba.co.uk at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland THURSDAY 28 MAY The Musical Path :: 10pm on BBC ALBA. A The Musical Path :: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. A showcase of the most innovative cutting edge Julie Fowlis :: 10-10.30pm on BBC ALBA. showcase of the most innovative cutting edge trad acts. Filmed during lockdown, multi-award winning trad acts. www.bbcalba.co.uk Gaelic singer and presenter Julie Fowlis from www.bbcalba.co.uk North Uist, presents a new music series for our Iain Anderson :: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. times. She became famous worldwide after Belladrum :: 11.45pm on BBC ALBA. A look End the day in the company of the songwriting singing the theme songs to Disney Pixar’s back at Belladrum 2018. masters of country, folk, blues and soul. animated children’s film ‘Brave’, set in the www.bbcalba.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland ancient highlands of Scotland. Julie Fowlis | Ceòl aig Baile is a music series that takes place at an THURSDAY 21 MAY Julie Fowlis :: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Filmed extraordinary time in our history. The series during lockdown, multi-award winning Gaelic gives musicians, deprived of playing live The Afternoon Show :: 2pm on BBC Radio singer and presenter Julie Fowlis from North Uist, presents a new music series for our times. Scotland. Tune into what is happening in music, concerts, a virtual stage and an opportunity to perform directly from their homes to viewing She became famous worldwide after singing the arts and culture from across Scotland. fans. Julie Fowlis | Ceòl aig Baile invites www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland theme songs to Disney Pixar’s animated musicians from Scotland, Ireland, Europe, children’s film ‘Brave’, set in the ancient Canada and the US to connect with fans and to Get It On... With Bryan Burnett :: 6pm on highlands of Scotland. Julie Fowlis | Ceòl aig BBC Radio Scotland. With essential music chosen perform in a visceral way, appealing to feelings Baile is a music series that takes place at an as much as intellect. Each half hour episode will by listeners. extraordinary time in our history. The series feature six tracks of music and each programme www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland gives musicians, deprived of playing live is given to a pair of musicians to curate. concerts, a virtual stage and an opportunity to Travelling Folk :: 8pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Between the musical tracks, the musicians perform directly from their homes to viewing reveal a little about their locale and situation and Bruce MacGregor with the very best of folk and fans. Julie Fowlis | Ceòl aig Baile invites can tell their own story, or simply introduce the roots music from around the world. musicians from Scotland, Ireland, Europe, songs and music, explaining why the song or www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Canada and the US to connect with fans and to track is relevant to the moment. An innovative perform in a visceral way, appealing to feelings musical format, Julie Fowlis | Ceol Aig Baile as much as intellect. Each half hour episode will Belladrum :: 9.45pm on BBC ALBA. RACHEL gives music a new platform. feature six tracks of music and each programme SERMANNI performs an acoustic set at www.bbcalba.co.uk Belladrum 2016. is given to a pair of musicians to curate. www.bbcalba.co.uk Between the musical tracks, the musicians reveal a little about their locale and situation and can tell their own story, or simply introduce the Julie Fowlis :: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Filmed during lockdown, multi-award winning Gaelic songs and music, explaining why the song or singer and presenter Julie Fowlis from North track is relevant to the moment. An innovative Uist, presents a new music series for our times. musical format, Julie Fowlis | Ceol Aig Baile She became famous worldwide after singing the gives music a new platform. theme songs to Disney Pixar’s animated www.bbcalba.co.uk children’s film ‘Brave’, set in the ancient highlands of Scotland. Julie Fowlis | Ceòl aig TUESDAY 19 MAY Baile is a music series that takes place at an extraordinary time in our history. The series The Afternoon Show :: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Tune into what is happening in music, gives musicians, deprived of playing live concerts, a virtual stage and an opportunity to arts and culture from across Scotland. perform directly from their homes to viewing www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland fans. Julie Fowlis | Ceòl aig Baile invites musicians from Scotland, Ireland, Europe, Get It On... With Bryan Burnett :: 6pm on BBC Radio Scotland. With essential music chosen Canada and the US to connect with fans and to perform in a visceral way, appealing to feelings by listeners. as much as intellect. Each half hour episode will www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland feature six tracks of music and each programme Another Country with Ricky Ross :: 8pm on is given to a pair of musicians to curate. BBC Radio Scotland. Gretchen Peters celebrates Between the musical tracks, the musicians reveal a little about their locale and situation and MICKEY NEWBURY's songs on his 80th can tell their own story, or simply introduce the birthday. songs and music, explaining why the song or www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland track is relevant to the moment. An innovative musical format, Julie Fowlis | Ceol Aig Baile Roddy Hart :: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. gives music a new platform. Roddy shines a spotlight on great songwriting, www.bbcalba.co.uk both contemporary and classic. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Natasha Raskin Sharp :: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. An eclectic mix of music from Natasha. Piping Live :: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Music from www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland FLOOK at Piping Live! 2015. www.bbcalba.co.uk Na Trads :: 11.15pm on BBC ALBA. SUSAN MacFADYEN performs the Trad Awards. WEDNESDAY 20 MAY www.bbcalba.co.uk The Afternoon Show :: 2pm on BBC Radio
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www.birnamcd.com/artists-0520 ROBERT SEVERIN
LA-LLAMAS
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The La-Llamas sound is a blend of Rootsy Americana and Celtic Folk built on a foundation of world music rhythms. The songs on this album primarily explore the themes of philosophy and friendship, featuring tight harmonies, banjos, guitars and foot stompingly positive energy (alongside a peppering of world weary cynicism!).
Stories about real lives lived and disrupted in 20th century Hungary, several of which intertwine with Scotland. “…stunning debut album.” Celtic Music Radio “profound stories… we should listen to.” Folking.com “Robert delivers intimate songs, beautifully accompanied.” Northern Sky Reviews ****
Released on CD and vinyl.
LORRAINE JORDAN
PETER CROFT
SEND MY SOUL
With Mark Jones And Hazel Fairbairn
BUTTON BOX BREAKDOWN
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“a modern sound that is somehow infused with the folk music of the ages” RnR
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A collection of Old Time, Bluegrass and Western Swing instrumentals played on the Cajun Accordion. Peter Croft has been playing traditional music for half a century. Mark Jones lends his flatpicking guitar and Hazel Fairbairn contributes soulful fiddle.
“All 12 tracks are a sheer delight.” Folk Wales “The quality of Lorraine’s writing in both lyrics and melody put her firmly in the top league” Folk London “Enchanting vocals and absorbing songs” Maverick
“Peter Croft plays a range of surprisingly complex tunes on his simple D melodeon.” FolkWorld
JOHNNY STEINBERG
FAR FLUNG COLLECTIVE
SHADOWLAND
BLACK BAY
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The new album from Folk/Americana songwriter Johnny Steinberg - out in Summer 2020.
Far Flung Collective create new music inspired by the stunning landscapes and heritage of the Scottish Outer Hebrides and South-West England. Featuring top musicians from both areas, Black Bay is the longawaited follow-up to acclaimed debut, Far Flung Corners.
"Johnny's songs have tremendous heart, vulnerability and emotion. He made me cry on the first listen of a song and that is a potent gift of a songwriter." Karine Polwart, BBC Folk Singer of the Year
“a beautiful and engaging collaboration… beguiling, gorgeous and delightful.” Songlines
AINSLEY HAMILL
THE CHAIR
BELLE OF THE BALL
ORKNEY MONSTER
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“…considered one of the best of her generation.” RnR
Forged in the fire of an Orkney sunset, hewn from the rocks of the Orcadian shoreline, The Chair's longawaited third album, Orkney Monster, blends the old and the new, raucous and beautiful, tunes and songs to enjoy. Fiddles, Accordion, Banjo lead the attack, buoyed by vibrant guitar bass and drums; folk to make you move.
“Hamill’s refreshingly soulful voice, a mixture of Julie Fowlis and Heather Small (if you can imagine that), is very much to the fore.” Northern Sky **** “Ainsley Hamill’s stirring voice could compete with anyone at Celtic Connections.” Pat Byrne, The Voice of Ireland
Released on CD and double vinyl.
STEVE GARRETT & PETER LOWIT
HALTADANS
WITH JAMES EDGE IN ARDEN
LIGHT IDA LUM HALTADANS.COM
“Haltadans celebrate the Shetland traditions… This is music full of character, played with great skill and often a sweet sense of harmony.” Songlines ****
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New music for acoustic guitar and double bass - four hands, ten strings, and two bits of wood - with a shimmering string quartet arrangement on the title track.
“Bold, beautiful, and based on firm roots.” The Living Tradition
"...what they do with folky themes, jazzy chords and a sliver of Bach is a delight… will not disappoint.” FATEA
“Haltadans is a well-drilled musical machine which when in full flow produces a spectacular sound.” The Shetland Times
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Experience the Scottish folk scene’s best, with original material & traditional tunes, from finalists & winners of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Competition: 2019 winner Benedict Morris (fiddle); 2018 winner Hannah Rarity (voice); Cameron Ross (fiddle); Catherine Tinney (voice); Luc McNally (guitar/voice); Ross Miller (bagpipes) & Sarah Markey (flute), guided by MDs Findlay Napier & Anna Massie.
“Generally considered the world's finest performers of traditional and contemporary Scottish music – and with good reason. Silly Wizard is not just another folk music group; they rank with the greatest creators and performers from any country from any time.” allmusic.com “an essential part of any ‘true’ folk music enthusiast’s collection.” Folking.com
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Scottish promoters FLY launch new merch-store to support mental health charities, local food banks and the NHS shop and order online @ www.flyflyfly.co.uk/store
Scottish underground dance music promoters FLY has pivoted its festival business model today by launching its very first online merch-store dedicated to house music. Music is the Answer - Longsleeve Tee :: This tee was inspired by the 1998 Danny Tenaglia & Celeda's record: 'Music is the Answer, to your problems. Keep on movin' and you can solve them.' Many of us are struggling with mental health during the lockdown. It can make us feel lonely, depressed and anxious. We've found that music helps. It can give you energy and brighten up your day. The funds from this tee will be used to help vulnerable people in the community as part of a wider 'Music is the Answer' program to help connect people who suffer with mental health. Music is the answer. £ 30.00 [Pre-order: Shipped June 2020]
NHS Tee - 'Home Together to Relieve The Pressure'. Funds from this tee will be dedicated to NHS charities. £25.00 [Pre-order: Shipped June 2020]
The vast majority of tees and scarves on sale will raise money for The NHS, local food banks and mental health charities, with 100% of the profits being donated.
The tees and scarves are the work of graphic designer Ross Paul McEwan, already familiar to FLY fans www.instagram.com/arp__rpm FLY honcho Tom has said: ‘I’ve been self-isolating for 58 days now, and frankly being alone for such a long period of time has been mentally tough. One constant that has always put a smile on my face however is house music. The positivity of house and the very core values of the genre itself are all about: togetherness, unity and respect. ‘We are all in this together and using this time to reflect, I’m so grateful for the music and the parties that we all used to attend. Looking back on how goods our lives actually were can really make you smile. This will no doubt pass but until then, in the great words of Danny Tenaglia & Celeda:
Support Yer Local DJ - Longsleeve. FLY was built on its support for the local dance music community. Funds from this tee will be donated to local food banks to help support people who the government are not. Stand up and support your community! £30.00 [Pre-order: Shipped June 2020]
them.’’ FLY Open Air was due to happen this coming weekend, but has now been postponed until September. This weekend instead they are bringing 'Fly Live & Direct' to your living room dancefloors, 3pm on Saturday 16 to 3am on Sunday 17 May.
Stay Safe | Stay Home | Stay Fly
www.twitter.com/openairfly www.instagram.com/openairfly ‘‘Music is the answer to your problems. Keep on movin’ and you can solve www.facebook.com/flyopenairfestival
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Virtually Knockengorroch The Knockengorroch spirit will not be dampened!
DOGHOUSE ROSES
21-24 May on Facebook - see www.facebook.com/events/540699090166003/
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TORRIDON
Some albums are like fleeting thoughts, written and recorded in a blink of the eye. Others are nurtured over time, allowed to develop and blossom and this is the case for the fourth album from Glasgow's Doghouse Roses
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TOM McGUIRE + THE BRASSHOLES
Their new album signals a significant progression in the band’s style, sound, vision and drive to showcase a passion for serious and original songwriting. With tracks inspired by men’s mental health and suicide in Scotland
www.tomandthebrassholes.com An eclectic, modern-soul-funk, 8 piece band from Glasgow, headed by Tom McGuire. The funky collective of “killer animals from hell”, consists of a colourful, hilarious bunch of wonderfully talented, animated young men
A live-streamed Knockengorroch event will take place on Saturday 23 May with workshops, live performances and sets from artists and DJs who would have been playing in the hills this weekend plus the opportunity to catch up with old and new Knockengorroch friends.
AMY PAPIRANSKY
One beauty of an online event is that Knockengorrochers from across the world old and new can join in, so please do! Knockengorroch organiser Katch Holmes said: "We hope you are all safe and well and managing to find some positives in this ongoing challenging situation. We are all well and despite uncertainty about the future we are staying grateful for the good things. The Knockengorroch spirit will not be dampened!" www.amypapiransky.com
A stunning self-penned debut album, Amy has been gathering and writing songs over the last eight years. Her debut release is a lesson in flawless vocal dexterity and heartfelt song writing with a side of sass, funk and class
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The virtual festival will take place to mark the May dates from 21st-24th. Go and share memories, photos and videos of Knockengorroch. Venues and breakout areas will include the Longhouse, Fraoch Bar, Maddies, the riverside, Tasha's Walk, Goose island, the medieval village, the campsite and others. Event links will be posted on the event page - link at top of page.
Those who post images of themselves in ‘Celestial Beings’ outfits, the theme for 2020, will have a chance to win Knockengorroch prizes. Join the Facebook event for updates on line-up and more. This has been turned around in a very short time so things might not be super slick… Tune in to find out what happens! There is a Justgiving donation page for those who would like to donate. Proceeds will be split between the artists that participate, who have lost most of their income due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Artists taking part include Mungos Hi Fi, Simon Emmerson (Afro Celt Sound System), Samedia Shebeen, Mary Macmaster (Poozies), Samson Sounds, "With love from all the Knockengorroch family" Mood Swings, members of Shooglenifty and more. There will also be the traditional Knockengorroch www.knockengorroch.org.uk ceilidh featuring members of Awry! And also the chance to take part in Club Mud, highland and Indian www.twitter.com/knockengorroch dance workshops! www.facebook.com/knockengorroch
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SCOTTISH MUSIC CENTRE ......... Member Profile :: Alison Beattie www.scottishmusiccentre.com/alison-beattie "The Scottish Music Centre's task is to champion the wealth of talent that abounds in Scotland's musical community"
Her area of study combined writing for acoustic instruments with field recordings exploiting the spectral properties of both sound worlds. She was supported by Dr Drew Hammond and Professor Nick Fells in these respective areas.
Irresistibly drawn by the pull of music Alison Beattie left a career in Chemistry to embark on the long journey towards becoming a Composer and Sonic Artist. Alison graduated with a Masters in Composition (MMus), by research, from the University of Glasgow in 2019.
Now owner of Alison Beattie – Composition and Sound Sculpture Alison loves to blend the sounds of acoustic instruments with the sounds of nature to create electroacoustic fixed media compositions. She has, with the help of fellow musicians, just released her debut single Angle to the Sun and debut Album entitled Bifurcation.
to create her own style. She also creates interactive electronic pieces and scores for acoustic ensembles ranging from small chamber group to wind band and orchestra. In addition, she constructs sound installations and has recently begun designing and building strange musical instruments from recycled objects. Alison believes music to be a powerful medium for breaking down barriers and bringing people together from different sectors of society including age, race and political views. Alison also plays saxophone and cornet in numerous community bands, orchestras and ensembles and is one of five volunteer directors for “Music for People”, a summer school which offers a vast range of playing, singing and composing opportunities for adult learners. www.alisonbeattiemusic.com www.twitter.com/AlisonBeattie4 www.facebook.com/alisonbeattiemusic
Inspiration for a lot of her acoustic writing comes from her prior career as a scientist. She favours the use of maths based systems and unusual tunings to generate musical material which she then sculpts and further combines with field recordings,
"The Scottish Music Centre's task is to champion the wealth of talent that abounds in Scotland's musical community"
www.scottishmusiccentre.com : https://twitter.com/scottishmusic : www.facebook.com/scottishmusiccentre The Scottish Music Centre currently supports in excess of 100 composer, group/small business and corporate members. Offering a wealth of advantages, initiatives include the bi-monthly Composers' Digest and Exposed Melodies podcast series, regular networking events and notification of valuable opportunities, extensive publicity and increased correspondence with national companies, chamber ensembles, soloists and festivals.
Scottish Music Centre’s City Halls office is currently closed and our staff and project teams are working from home. We have made changes to some of our services: please go to the individual page(s) on our website for more info. For general enquiries please contact us on info@scottishmusiccentre.com
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Virtually Born To Be Wide with Fèisean nan Gàidheal Link up @ https://bit.ly/virtuallyBTBW on Thursday 14 May from 7pm
Join Born To Be Wide for their first 'Virtuallyl Born To' evening on Thursday, 14 May and enjoy many of the same features of our physical events including a live discussion, socialising and an opportunity for participants to share news of releases and other forthcoming activities. The panel will be focusing on the Gaelic music Fèisean movement, which originated in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland and has developed international initiatives in Australia, Canada and Romania. It provides work for hundreds of musicians, offers tuition to thousands of people of all ages, hosts festivals, commissions work and established a strong music tourism niche through the Ceilidh Trail. We’ll be looking at how it works and if the model could be adopted in other genres and parts of the world. Taking part in the panel are Arthur Cormack (Fèisean nan Gàidheal), Fiona Dalgetty (Fèis Rois), Radio 2’s folk musician of the year Rachel Newton and PRS composer of the year winner, Mairearad Green. Before the discussion begins, you will be able to meet fellow attendees in a virtual hangout and have the chance to share news of forthcoming releases, online gigs and other activities. And later the panel, there will also be a chance to connect with speakers and hear from local record shops about their favourite new vinyl. This month marks the second anniversary of our friend Scott Hutchison’s death. Although our event is free, please make a donation to the Tiny Changes mental health charity set up in his memory. Donate @ https://bit.ly/ DonateToTinyChanges
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RUNNING ORDER :: 7-7.30pm – Social room opens // 7.30-8.30pm – Fèisean Focus – learning from the Gaelic music movement // 8.30-9.30pm – Socialising Born To Be Wide has been hosting music business socials, seminars & talkshows since 2004, and is the progenitor of Wide Days, Off The Record and Under The Radar in Scotland on Sunday.
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Creative Scotland launches support for organisations to take creativity online Creative Scotland has announced a new programme for creative organisations to adapt their programming and content to the digital landscape, during the COVID-19 outbreak. Delivered by cultural consultant and independent producer Suzy Glass, the Digital Pivot initiative will offer one-to-one, tailored support to move programming, content and audience engagement strategies online.
sessions in June/July. A second cycle of applications will open on 6 July and close on 20 July for sessions in August/ September.
Suzy Glass said: “As a producer specialising in digital contexts, I’m aware of how complex it can be to pivot creative projects so they exist authentically within online environments. I hope that these tailored sessions will offer creative practitioners and organisations access to the space and expertise they need to refine and develop their ideas, and support them to find ways of connecting meaningfully with audiences across Scotland and beyond despite the distance between us all."
Ashley Smith-Hammond, Creative Industries Officer, Creative Scotland said: “We want Scotland’s artists, makers and creative organisations to have opportunities to continue to develop and evolve in these challenging times. We hope that the programme will strengthen the ways in which individuals and organisations can meaningfully connect with audiences under the current circumstances, until we are able to share live experiences with one another again. Further details about the programme, including selection criteria for Those interested in applying can sign up for free, applicants can be found on the Creative Scotland open webinars where more information about website. the scheme can be accessed. Additional funding opportunities - through · Organisations who may be interested in the Creative Scotland, Screen Scotland, Scottish scheme are invited to register for a Government and UK Government – alongside webinar at 10am on Wednesday 27 May. helpful resources and sector specific support Registration is open now @ groups and organisations, are also accessible · www.rsvp.theworldsbest.events/3rp63 through the Creative Scotland website. ·
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Individuals can access information and advice about the scheme in a dedicated webinar on Friday 29 May. Registration is open now @ www.rsvp.theworldsbest.events/o7ev0 The application portal will open on 18 May and close on 1 June for one-to-one
Suzy Glass is an experienced producer and cultural consultant, with a particular interest in how cultural activity can support change. Between 2011 and 2014 Suzy was a member of the team behind Sync, a major digital innovation programme supported by Creative Scotland, and has also been a member of the learning team for the Arts and Humanities
Research Council, Arts Council England and Nesta funded Digital Research and Development Fund. Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here. We enable people and organisations to work in and experience the arts, screen and creative industries in Scotland by helping others to develop great ideas and bring them to life. We distribute funding provided by the Scottish Government and the National Lottery. Charities and organisations affected by the unprecedented impact of the coronavirus outbreak in the UK now have access to a package of support of up to £600 million of repurposed money from The National Lottery. To find out more about the range of funding support announced by National Lottery distributors across the UK to date, visit The National Lottery Good Causes website.
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Online version of Scottish Opera's primary schools tour show FEVER! Now available for the first time ... Schools and families can now access online teaching resources for Scottish Opera’s popular primary schools production, Fever! Created especially for children in primaries 5, 6 and 7, the show, which was first performed by Scottish Opera in 2011, features music by Alan Penman and lyrics by Allan Dunn. A staple of :: All photos by Sally Jubb many Scottish schools’ calendars, this is the very first time an online version of the tour has been made available, bringing the funny and fastSchools Tour cast members Lucy Hutcheson and moving story to living rooms up and down the Alan McKenzie, who built on existing teaching country, culminating in a nationwide virtual materials by making new recordings from home performance at the end of June. during lockdown. Illustrations are by Iain Piercy. The resources can be used by teachers as part of It follows a young boy who becomes ill with a mysterious disease, and his doctors desperately their weekly activities with classes, or by parents for their children at home, not as part of the try to find a cure. Meanwhile, members of the school curriculum. press rush to the hospital, clamouring for a big story. With the possibility of a worldwide Fever! takes pupils on an exciting journey, epidemic, all they care about is the scoop. As learning the benefits that biomedical science the doctors try to calm the situation, a possible cure is discovered and injected into the boy, and offers humanity, looking at the basic mechanics of the human body, infections and viruses, and that’s when the story really takes off. exploring the impact of press and media on Until 15 June, audio teaching tracks and videos, today’s society, including fake news. It designed to help teachers deliver core elements of the lyrics and activity materials, covering topics Curriculum of Excellence such as social studies, including creative writing, science experiments history, technologies, literacy and citizenship. and tips on how to make props and costumes from home, will be posted on the Scottish Opera Scottish Opera’s Director of Outreach and website. These feature seasoned Primary
Education, Jane Davidson said: ‘For people of all ages who think opera plot lines can’t be relevant to the present day, there isn’t a more powerful example of the benefits using music and the other expressive arts to support cross curricular education, than Scottish Opera’s Primary Schools opera; Fever! ‘In the context of the current pandemic, and updated and adapted for online participation, the subject matter is perfectly balanced between a fantastical and accessible musical story that youngsters (whether at home or still at school) can enjoy interacting with, underpinned by an age appropriate message explaining the principles of microbiology and virology. ‘Added to which, is the opportunity to help our children and young people explore the increasingly worrying phenomenon known as ‘fake news’. Equipping them with the skills to recognise and challenge fake news is widely acknowledged as a key coping mechanism for life in the 21st century, and it’s all wrapped up in one funny and fact filled opera experience.’
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The Ivors Academy and Musicians’ Union launch Keep Music Alive campaign to 'fix streaming now' The Ivors Academy and the Musicians’ Union (MU) have joined forces at a time of crisis for tens of thousands of music creators to form a new alliance that will campaign to Keep Music Alive. Covid-19 has hit songwriters, musicians and composers hard. Gigs and commissions have been cancelled, festivals and performances postponed, and recording studios closed. Since early March, over 20,000 applications have been received to music industry Hardship Funds. This crisis has brought into sharp relief the fact that creators and performers are sustained primarily by income generated by the live side of the music business and that streaming royalties are woefully insufficient. Thousands of musicians and music creators have taken to Twitter to highlight this issue, using the hashtags #BrokenRecord and #FixStreaming. MU members have reported over £21m of lost income since the Covid-19 lockdown came into force and members of The Ivors Academy anticipate a loss of £25,000 per person over a six-month period. It would take 62 million Spotify streams to break even on a £25,000
loss, a figure that is unattainable for most music powered by streaming which shows that some creators. One in five respondents to an MU are enjoying enormous profits on the back of the survey said they were considering leaving music work of songwriters, composers and performers. altogether. Crispin Hunt, Chair of the Ivors Academy, The Keep Music Alive campaign aims to ‘fix said: “Many in and outside the industry are not streaming’ and calls for industry stakeholders to aware of the plight of most songwriters and come together to agree an equitable, sustainable composers. If people knew how little of the and transparent model for royalty distribution in money they pay for music actually goes to the the streaming era. music creators they would be shocked. Donations are essential at this time because the As a first step, the two organisations have set up hardship is real. But why are songwriters and a petition calling on Government to urgently composers being given donations when others undertake a review of streaming to ensure that make billions on their creativity? We cannot go the music ecosystem is transparent and fair. back to the old, broken industry when the Graham Davies, CEO of the Ivors Academy, immediate crisis is over. It’s time to create something that works for everyone.” said: “This is a defining moment for the music industry. Music creators are clear that the The petition calling on Government to undertake industry must change. The current models are a review of streaming will be available through broken. It is wrong for a few corporations to The Ivors Academy and the Musicians’ Union make billions from streaming while thousands of websites from Monday 11 May. creators seek hardship support as their livelihoods evaporate. We are joining forces with About The Ivors Academy: The Ivors the Musicians’ Union to make a powerful Academy is the UK’s independent professional statement that change is coming. We encourage association for music creators. We represent and everyone who wants to see positive change, that champion a diverse, talented community of builds a strong and sustainable industry for all, songwriters and composers. We are a selfto join our campaign and sign the petition. We funded not-for-profit organisation, relying on the must keep music alive.” continued support of our members and partners to carry on our work. The Academy is known Naomi Pohl, Deputy General Secretary of internationally for the The Ivors. An Ivor Novello the MU, said: “Musicians should not be so Award is the pinnacle in the career of many dependent on their income from gigging and songwriters and composers. music teaching that when it falls away they are www.ivorsacademy.com literally unable to pay their bills within weeks. The recorded music industry must play its part in About the Musicians’ Union: The Musicians’ shoring up the individuals on whose talent and Union represents thirty thousand musicians creativity it so heavily relies. We have been working in all sectors of the music business. As asking for a fairer deal on streaming for years well as negotiating on behalf of its members with and it is long overdue. Our members can no all the major employers in the industry, the MU longer accept the record labels taking the offers a range of services for self-employed biggest share of income. We have to fix professional and student musicians of all ages. streaming now.” Visit the MU website to find out how the Union helps musicians in the live arena, the recording Both organisations point to the steady stream of studio, in education and as writer/composers. press about profits at the major labels, including the BPI’s recent statements on UK label growth www.theMU.org
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Countess of Fife :: release new live ep
ep release date 9 May ..... PLUS online gig on Saturday 16 May
The Countess of Fife is an insurgent country outfit featuring Fay Fife - best known as singer with The Rezillos. The Countess of Fife defies categories but somehow locates itself within the insurgent country world.
Fay says: 'The Countess of Fife has a strong country slant but also a punky edge in that some of the songs are raw and edgy... but some of our songs have a more gentle touch… The Countess allows me to sing a different way and to get in contact with spiritual and softer themes...’ The Countess of Fife Live is released (on digital and as a limited edition physical CD) on Friday 9 May, with an online gig scheduled for Saturday 16 May. There are 4 songs – the reflective Angel in My Pocket, the dark and grungey Humans Are a Bad Breed (co-written with Goodbye Mr Mackenzie/Filthy Tongues’ Martin Metcalfe), a defiant Don’t Dress Me Up and country death rocker Take Me To the Grave (With a Broken Heart). The Countess of Fife began as a writing project in late 2016 by Fay and Allan Mcdowall of post punk country outfit So You Think You're A Cowboy. A more permanent live band formed in 2019 and The Countess of Fife have grown in to a live outfit with a dedicated following. Along the way they have played several well received Radio sessions and attracted fine press reviews. Shows include Bute Fest, Outsider Fest, Edinburgh Fringe & Cash Back in Fife festival. They recently headlined at Mac-Arts Galashiels and were due to play Muck & Mac Fest, July 2020. They are currently developing their sound and songs for a planned studio album. The Countess of Fife are: Fay Fife: lead vox & keys Lord Mcdowall: guitar & vox Sir Thaddeus G Pycroft: bass, Lady Nora Noonan: drums & vox.
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Dave Acari :: releases new single from lock-down single release date 15 May
Alt.blues troubadour Dave Arcari’s new single Nine Pound Hammer breathes new life into a the traditional Americana classic set for released via all download/ streaming services on Friday 15 May. Until then, it is available to pre-save/pre-order via Dave’s website at www.davearcari.com The new single follows hot on the heels of Arcari’s April single Stick to Your Guns. A video for Nine Pound Hammer will accompany the release and be available on Arcari’s Youtube, Facebook and InstagramTV channels.
“The current lockdown meant we had to scrap my original video plans,” says Arcari. “The original location was in the forest and although only a mile or so from home and pretty secluded, I think we might’ve been pushing lockdown guidelines. “Luckily we live in a quiet, private spot on the eastern banks of Loch Lomond and we were able to film an alternative right beside the house. “My wife Margaret, carried out all filming duties and I did all the editing and post-production, so there were no social distancing issues,” adds Arcari for whom in-house production and independence is nothing new. “Having the ability to produce recordings, video, graphics and photos – as well as do my own web development and promotion – has been instrumental in being able to make a living as an independent musician and minimise costs or reliance on outside help,” he says. “So while necessity and finances have been the catalyst for developing my independence – and although I’m no expert, the skills I’ve picked up along the way are allowing me to continue to be creative and productive despite the lockdown and social distancing.” Arcari has recently been taken onboard by Reunion Blues Gig Bags as an official artist, a partnership which sees the premium instrument case manufacturer join Arcari’s list of endorsers alongside National ResoPhonic Guitars, Newtone Strings, G7th Capos and Diamond Bottlenecks. “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” SEASICK STEVE
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To The Jazz Bar With Love - 15th Anniversary Album
download now @ www.thejazzbar.co.uk/product/to-the-jazz-bar-with-love-15th-anniversary-album/ This album marks 15 years of The Jazz Bar and stands as a reflection of the impeccable, vibrant local jazz scene that has developed in that time. The compilation digital album is comprised of 23 stunning tracks from some of the top names of the formidable Scottish jazz scene. These tracks were professionally recorded by the individual artists prior to the Coronavirus outbreak and generously donated to The Jazz Bar for this project.
Happy Song – Brodie Jarvie Reaching And Falling – Paul Harrison Happiness Shines – Haftor Medbøe And Jessie Bates New Groove – DJ BBurg Feat. Paul Kirby Move On – Main Street Blues Acoustica Electronica – Trio Red Artwork donated by Ian Boyter. Compiled and arranged by Ali Affleck.
We hope to be able to re-open soon so that we can continue showcasing Scotland’s world-class music scene. In the meantime, we hope that this Download includes track information .pdf, plus album artwork. Music files are .mp3 format. album can shine some light in these difficult times.
Celebrating 15 years of The Jazz Bar! The new album has arrived! Get your copy on the link above. This musical care-package was compiled and arranged by vocalist Ali Affleck during the Coronavirus Pandemic, to help support The Jazz Bar through an extended lockdown period. We celebrate the anniversary of our opening with closed doors in 2020, but we are truly honoured and humbled by the love and support that has been shown to us in these tough times.
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Tracks ..... The Sidestep – Colin Steele My Foolish Heart – Stewart Forbes Sun Come Shining – John Hunt There Will Be Other Sunsets – Alan Benzie St. Louis Blues – Ali Affleck & The Copper Cats Upward Spiral – Steve Hamilton The Goat – Meercat Parade You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To – Dave Swanson Islay – Graeme Stephen This Can’t Be Love – The Mellotones Trio Auckland – Mezcla Realisation Of Smallness – Mario Caribé Tenderly – Louise Dodds Relativity – Malcom Lindsay Friday Night At The Jazz Bar – Boptimism Carmen – Romacaleo Hamlet In A Japanese Manner – Martin Kershaw
The Last Giant - new name and new track
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New synth-infused prog/ tech metal from the wild norths of Scotland - for fans of Between The The instrumental Shetland duo have released new track Between Light online ahead of Buried And Me, Haken, their their debut album at a later date. post-rock... The track is a seven-minute rollercoaster of
Conjoined by a mutual appreciation of distortion, outside-the-box-thinking and flannel shirts, The Last Giant - comprised of Jamie Hatchbar (guitar/synth/programmed drums) and bassist Chris Cope - are Britain’s most northerly prog/ tech-metal band.
metal adventurism with flourishes of synthwave allied with post-rock atmosphere. Listen/watch @ www. youtube.com/watch? v=0Owqa2dsQj8 It will be added to streaming services soon. It follows the duo's EP Chronos//Kairos, which was released in 2015 to acclaim under previous name Giant. Veteran rock writer Malcolm Dome hailed that EP as "uplifting...manages to be both complex yet danceable" while Ally McCrae (ex-Radio 1) said it was "monster music- soaring, technically intimidating, riff-laden guitar fire". Taking inspiration from Between The Buried And Me, Haken, Every Time I Die, post-rock and synthwave, The Last Giant - whose members feature in many other notable Shetland acts create a big sound; pun most definitely intended. Between Light (self-released): Guitars/Drums/Synth: Jamie Hatchbar Bass: Chris Cope Mixed by: Jamie Hatchbar
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