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Silky Criss (pictured) plays Edinburgh's Citrus Club on 16 April with Samba Sene & Diwan and Cynthia Gentle. See page 3 for details. www.citrusclub.co.uk
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Beartas nan Daoine: 11pm on BBC ALBA. A series looking at the heritage of collections of Gaelic songs and stories. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Dundee Perth Fife Stirling Falkirk
Sorchar nan Reul: 7.30pm on BBC ALBA. Spiritual music and song featuring some of Scotland's best known Gaelic artists. www.bbcalba.co.uk 13 APRIL
Rapal: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring MIAOUX MIAOUX, THE HOLY GHOSTS, THE OPEN DAY ROTATION and BROWN BEAR AND THE BANDITS. www.bbcalba.co.uk 16 APRIL Hebridean Celtic Festival: 7.20pm on BBC ALBA. Performances from COLIN MACLEOD, and ANDERSON, MCGINTY, WEBSTER, WARD AND FISHER. www.bbcalba.co.uk Seirm: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. Mary Ann Kennedy presents music from the 2015 Celtic Connections music festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk Horo Gheallaidh: 00.50am on BBC ALBA. Banjo supremo ALISON BROWN with The Stephen Foster set. www.bbcalba.co.uk 17 APRIL Sorchar nan Reul: 7.30pm on BBC ALBA. Spiritual music and song featuring some of Scotland's best known Gaelic artists. www.bbcalba.co.uk Na Trads: 11.50pm on BBC ALBA. ROBYN STAPLETON singing at the Trad Awards. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Na Trads: 9.55pm on BBC ALBA. ADAM SUTHERLAND and his band perform Thorb the Robot 18 APRIL from the Trad Awards stage. Tiree Music Festival: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. Music www.bbcalba.co.uk from TMF including a performance from WE BANJO 3. www.bbcalba.co.uk Fonn Fonn Fonn: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Off-beat
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music quiz show hosted by sharp dresser and resident Rapal: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring MIAOUX wit Gilleasbuig Ferguson. MIAOUX, THE HOLY GHOSTS, THE OPEN DAY www.bbcalba.co.uk ROTATION and BROWN BEAR AND THE BANDITS. www.bbcalba.co.uk Tiree Music Festival: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA.
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URBAN TEUCHTARS - music and more from TMF. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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A' Suathadh Ri Iomadh Rubha: 11pm on BBC ALBA. The lives and work of the Campbell family of Ness in writing, performance and music. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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19 APRIL Na Trads: 11.25pm on BBC ALBA. ROBYN STAPLETON singing at the Trad Awards. www.bbcalba.co.uk Sorchar nan Reul: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Spiritual music and song featuring some of Scotland's best known Gaelic artists. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Rapal: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring MIAOUX MIAOUX, THE HOLY GHOSTS, THE OPEN DAY ROTATION and BROWN BEAR AND THE BANDITS. ----------------------------------------------------www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Seirm: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. Mary Ann Kennedy presents music from the 2015 Celtic Connections music festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Na Trads: 10.50pm on BBC ALBA. ADAM SUTHERLAND and his band perform Thorb the Robot from the Trad Awards stage. www.bbcalba.co.uk Fonn Fonn Fonn: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Off-beat music quiz show hosted by sharp dresser and resident wit Gilleasbuig Ferguson. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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LAURENCE JONES with support THE BLACK CIRCLES: At The Mash House, 37 Guthrie Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JQ. Laurence and his LIIMA (EFTERKLANG + TATU RONKKO): At crack band - Laurence Jones on vocals and Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. guitars, Roger Inniss on bass and Phil Wilson on www.Summerhall.co.uk drums - put the power into “power trio,” with their modern day blues rock with an edge. THE PAUL MCKENNA BAND: At Edinburgh Folk Advance tickets £12.50 +bf, doors open at 7.00 Club, Edinburgh. On tour supporting their new p.m. album ‘Paths that Wind’ 2016 sees The Paul www.facebook.com/laurencejonesmusic McKenna Band celebrate their 10th Anniversary. To celebrate this milestone they are releasing 14 APRIL their fourth, highly anticipated, studio album on 8 April that is produced by the legendary John THE CARNABY’S: At The Electric Circus, McCusker. The new album features guests in the Edinburgh. The Carnabys consist of: Ben Gittins, form of some of Scotland’s greatest musicians - Mike Delizo, Jack Mercer, Frankie Connolly and John McCusker, Rod Paterson, Mike Vass and James Morgan. An outstanding 5-piece British James Lindsay band from South West London who catapulted www.paulmckennaband.com onto the industry when they beat over 12,000 global artists to win ‘Hard Rock Rising 2013’. RACHEL NEWTON: At House Concert, www.facebook.com/carnabys Edinburgh. 'Here's My Heart Come Take It' album launch tour. Rachel Newton's third solo THE KAELA ROWAN BAND: At House Concert, album, Here's My Heart Come Take It, is named Edinburgh. As a solo artist Kaela released her after the opening track on this exciting new acclaimed debut album Menagerie in 2014 and album; a bold combination of traditional folk graced stages both home and abroad with her songs and Rachel's own compositions. Recorded own band. Most recently she joined Shooglenifty in December 2015 at the recently opened for their acclaimed seventh album The Untied Caribou Recording studio near Edinburgh, Rachel Knot, her puirt à beul (mouth music) bringing a and co-producer/drummer Mattie Foulds took dynamic new element to the band’s sound. She time to build up a unique sound using voice, toured extensively with the Shoogles throughout harps, piano, keyboards and percussion before 2015, and will be on the road with the band inviting fiddle player Lauren MacColl and again in 2016 including a major tour of Australia trombon-ist Michael Owers to complete the and New Zealand in March. picture. www.kaelarowan.net www.rachelnewtonmusic.com
16 APRIL JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Edinburgh, Queen's Hall. 2016 will see me celebrate 25 years as a professional musician Holy Moly! I've just started recording a new solo record, it's 13 years since my last album Goodnight Ginger. I'm recording the album in our newly built recording studio & it will be released in April 2016 on Under One Sky Records. To coincide with the release I will tour the UK with a brand new band, playing 23 shows and lots of festivals throughout the summer. There will also be a book of my tunes published early next year featuring lots of my compositions from the last 25 years. www.johnmccusker.co.uk SAMBA SENE & DIWAN + SILKY CRISS + special guest CYNTHIA GENTLE: At Citrus Club, 40-42 Grindlay St, Edinburgh, 7.30pm. Funky fun with dancehall reggae and Senegalese Afrobeat/ska. Silky Criss is a rising reggae/ dancehall star from Gambia. His unique style and diversity in reggae music makes him stand out as an artist. He sings, he toasts, he is a master in the tongue twisting technique and he also plays guitar and drums. Led by charismatic Senegalese singer Samba Sene, Diwan is a diverse international collection of musicians, who share a global outlook and love of West African rhythms. Exuberant fusion of funky mbalax/Afrobeat grooves, with undercurrents of ska and reggae. Tickets - £8 (+ b/f) in advance, £10 on the door @ www.brownpapertickets.com www.citrusclub.co.uk
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ROSIE NIMMO: At Harbour Inn, Newhaven, Edinburgh. Rosie has been singing jazz and blues for several years, including annual performances in the Edinburgh International Jazz and Blues Festival (since 2009), and as well as performing regularly for the National Galleries of Scotland she has also played several times in the International Book Festival. She has been praised in both Scottish broadsheets, the music press and reviewed by the Guardian. www.rosienimmo.com ANDY SHAUF: At Mash House, Edinburgh. www.andyshauf.com 17 APRIL Pathhead Music Collective presents ….. P.I. E. Part 3: At Pathhead Village Hall. Doors, 7pm. Music from 7.30pm. The line-up will feature UNST - Sue Mackenzie on sax, Neil Davidson on guitar, Tom Bancroft on drums and Una McGlone on bass. There will also be appearances from INGE THOMSON on vocals and electronics, MARTIN GREEN on his laptop and accordion and YANN SEZNEC doing electronics and other cool stuff. Expect some 'blind date' cast duos and trios before a weird and wonderful finale. Cost: Pay what you can but suggested minimum donation for the musicians is £5. Tickets and Info: Buy on the door or call Tom Bancroft for further details on 07974 983701 http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk/
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DROPKICK with support from ANDY TUCKER and special guests THE WYNNTOWN MARSHALS: At The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. The new Dropkick album, ‘Balance The Light’, will be released on 25 March, to celebrate the release, they are playing a few gigs including their first ever shows in Germany www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic
CANDI’S DOG supporting BLACKBEARD’S TEA PARTY: At La Belle Angele, Edinburgh. Tyneside trio Candi's Dog specialise in acoustic folk-pop, combining inventive structures with ludicrously catchy melodies. The result is a mash-up akin to the likes of Bright Eyes and the lyrical quality of Ed Sheeran. Creativity isn’t something that’s hard to come by for the innovative threesome who can regularly be seen sporting Melodicas, Kazoos and a homemade Acoustic Bass. www.facebook.com/candisdog
Brookfield Knights presents ….. BRONWYNNE BRENT and THE RAILSPLITTERS: At Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. Mississippi Delta songbird, Bronwynne Brent made a major Stateside impact with the release of her stunning Deep Black Water album back in 2011. When her equally-impressive follow-up, Stardust, hit the UK in 2014, there was an instantaneous collective gasp as radio presenters and writers discovered this very special talent and began to sing her praises here too. Bob Harris was first to declare himself a fan and playing tracks on his BBC Radio 2 shows repeatedly, told listeners he thought her music was "absolutely gorgeous really special!". Renowned across America for their exhilarating performances and great playing, The Railsplitters, working out of the Colorado Rockies, have made a huge impact in recent times. Playing with the kind of grace and
Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. WORLD AEROPRESS CHAMPIONSHIPS featuring SUPERMOON: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. www.Summerhall.co.uk 22 APRIL
THREE DAYS FROM RETIREMENT: At Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh. Three Days From Retirement (or 3DFR if you're in a rush) are gathering momentum, formed in 2013 in Edinburgh and with a couple of line-up changes since, 3DFR are being heard by more and more people. With a sound inspired by bands like Wide Days: At The Pleasance, Edinburgh. Mogwai or Explosions in the Sky, their first selfScotland's award-winning music convention, titled EP (link below to bandcamp) takes its cues Wide Days, returns to Edinburgh on 22-23 April. from their regular jam sessions and totally blew Following the success of the new format trialed me away the first time I heard it. Which is why in 2015, the conference and first three they are here. showcases will take place in the Pleasance www.twitter.com/3dfruk venue on Friday. The Saturday - open to all professional ticket holders - will focus on 23 APRIL networking activities, including a guided coach tour, a special Ted-style talk, BBQ and lowNothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. exertion sports. Early-bird passes will be RHYTHM MACHINE: At Summerhall, available at a discounted rate of £65 and rise to Edinburgh. 8-Late.
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page 7: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian www.Summerhall.co.uk Wide Days: At The Pleasance, Edinburgh. Scotland's award-winning music convention, Wide Days, returns to Edinburgh on 22-23 April. Following the success of the new format trialed in 2015, the conference and first three showcases will take place in the Pleasance venue on Friday. The Saturday - open to all professional ticket holders - will focus on networking activities, including a guided coach tour, a special Ted-style talk, BBQ and lowexertion sports. Early-bird passes will be available at a discounted rate of £65 and rise to £80 on 15 January 2016. Moreover, a limited number of one-day passes for Friday’s events are available for students, emerging musicians and individuals starting out in the business, for £25. An under 18s ticket costs £18 and covers the conference and first three showcases. www.widedays.com 24 APRIL ELLIOTT MORRIS: At The Wee Folk Club, Edinburgh. Award winning singer/songwriter and guitarist Elliott Morris is supporting one of Canada’s hottest new acts, The Bros Landreth. In November 2015, Elliott featured at Dougie MacLean’s Perthshire Amber Festival, playing numerous slots, including the celebrated Dougie MacLean and Friends concert. www.facebook.com/elliottmorrisguitar
www.thisislauracortese.com www.brookfield-knights.com 27 APRIL JD KELLEHER supporting BLAIR DUNLOP: At Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. Singer, Songwriter and Actor JD Kelleher, who is known for his roles as Willie Pearse in TV mini-series 1916 The Forgotten Seven and Breandán Mac Gearailt in Irish soap Ros na Rún has previously been at the forefront of Ireland’s “Yes Vote” ahead of the Marriage Equality Referendum. Kelleher explains the rousing cover of “Love Will Tear Us Apart” aimed to “Raise awareness to the need for a positive vote for freedom”. Raise awareness it did, and contributed to a change in the Thirtyfourth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland and the legalization of same sex marriage. www.facebook.com/JDKelleher008 28 APRIL Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. SHONEN KNIFE, TEEN CANTEEN + LEGGY: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. www.Summerhall.co.uk
6 MAY Scary Biscuits Promotions presents ….. The Men From Leith: DICK GAUGHAN + BLUE ROSE CODE + DEAN OWENS & THE WHISKY HEARTS: At The Queen’s Hall, Clerk St, Edinburgh EH8 9JG. Tickets £16 (+ booking fee) Box office 0131 668 2019. 7.30pm (doors 7pm). The Men From Leith is a night of celebration of the songwriting and musical talents of three men from Leith - outstanding musicians who all hail from the same small corner of Edinburgh. It promises to be a mix of original and traditional songwriting and compelling performances, with grit, fire, honesty and wry humour. The event was inspired by Owens’ classic song Man From Leith, and promises to be an unforgettable evening. As well as separate sets from each of these proud Leithers, there may also be some surprise collaborations. The Men From Leith is included in Tradfest 2016 programme – tickets @ www.thequeenshall.net www.dickgaughan.co.uk www.bluerosecode.com www.deanowens.com
Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM AND LOTUS: At Edinburgh Tradfest. We are delighted to welcome back these "new kings of SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA ….. old-time", described by fRoots magazine as “a THE MUSIC OF DAVE BRUBECK with special delicious brew and all in all a lovely, inspiring guests BILL DOBBINS and JOHN NUGENT: and slightly manic treat.” Cerys Matthews at At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Directed by Tommy BBC Radio 6 has urged everyone to “catch them Smith. if you can." 25 APRIL www.snjo.co.uk http://sheeshamandlotus.com Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL www.brookfield-knights.com Mellow Promotions presents THE REVEURS DECARLE with LAURA CORTESE & THE with support from THE BACKBEATS and DANCE CARDS: At Traverse Theatre Bar, Mellow Promotions presents YOSSARIAN: ROME: At Wee Red Bar, Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh. Legendary Canadian artist Russell At Wee Red Bar, Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh. Edinburgh. The Reveurs are a four piece deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots 8-Late. Manchester based rock/indie band whose sole band Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive www.mellowpromotions.com list of awards, gold and platinum selling records purpose is to write and perform anthemic tunes that will stick in your head. and No 1 singles. Bound together by a Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. www.mellowpromotions.com superlative level of playing and performance HIDDEN ORCHESTRA: At Summerhall, that is rare and precious, deCarle, Keldie and Edinburgh. 8-Late. Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. Briggs are as close to joined-at-the-hip www.Summerhall.co.uk KATH BLOOM and very special guests: At perfection as you will ever encounter. The Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. Boston-based fiddler/vocalist and song-writer ROMEO'S DAUGHTER: At Dreadnought, Laura Cortese who digs deep and aims high, is www.Summerhall.co.uk Bathgate, West Lothian. Romeo’s Daughter are one of the busiest on the circuit. But, it’s been one of Britain‟s finest AOR mainstream rock 5 MAY as Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards that she bands fronted by Leigh Matty, recently voted has made the biggest impact, their elegant Number 5 „Lady Rock Singer of all time‟ in music schooled in the lyrical rituals of folk music Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. Classic Rock Magazine. Craig Joiner is the ALTAN: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. and backed by grooves that alternately inspire band‟s guitarist, songwriter and producer. Ed www.Summerhall.co.uk Cajun two-stepping and rock ‘n’ roll swagger. Poole is the bass player and also co produces www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle alongside Craig. Completing the line up is Andy 29 APRIL
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TITUS ANDRONICUS: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. RURA: At The Mash House, Edinburgh. 8.00pm / www.Summerhall.co.uk £13. With their second album, 2015’s Despite the Dark, accompanied by extensive UK and 8 JUNE international touring, RURA have well and truly Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. 8 MAY reinforced their reputation as one of Scotland’s PARADISE BANGKOK: At Summerhall, most powerful folk-based bands. Their Straight to Video presents ….. TRY THE PIE exquisitely rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, Edinburgh. 8-Late. + TWO WHITE CRANES + KID CANAVERAL www.Summerhall.co.uk Highland pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar (ACOUSTIC): At Henry's Cellar Bar, 8–16 and voice has proven a resounding hit across the Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8BJ. 7pm, £6/ 10 JUNE board. £7. Try The Pie - Bean Kaloni Tupou is a selfwww.rura.co.uk DAVE ARCARI: At Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. taught, touring musician born and raised in San alt.blues troubadour Dave Arcari is a touring Jose, California. Try the Pie is a solo effort 20 MAY musician/songwriter whose sounds owe as much spanning the length of almost ten years, drawing to trash country, punk & rockabilly as they do upon a Tongan-American and a Bay Area punk Mellow Promotions presents SEAN C pre-war Delta blues... background. Two White Cranes - Roxy has KENNEDY: At The Mash House, Edinburgh. www.davearcari.com been a mainstay of the Bristol DIY scene for www.mellowpromotions.com nearly ten years. 2015 album Radisson Blue is 24 JUNE her best yet, packed full of beautiful, poignant 21 MAY indie pop gems. Kid Canaveral - Acoustic set The Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. RON Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. from Edinburgh alt pop outfit. Kid Canaveral PAWS: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. SAYER JR. & CHARLOTTE JOYCE with release new single, First We Take Dumbarton, support from THE ANDY GUNN BAND: At The www.Summerhall.co.uk April 29th on Lost Map Records. Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, www.lostmap.com 25 JUNE Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at 7.15pm. From the downhome sound of the Delta to 11 MAY Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. contemporary blues rock riffage, the Edinburgh SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Blues Club showcases every shade of blues with RHYTHM MACHINE: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. Edinburgh Folk Club, Pleasance Cabaret Bar, 60 its eagerly anticipated new programme. The www.Summerhall.co.uk Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ, Doors 7:30pm Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social Enterprise STFU Onstage 8pm. Tickets: £10 (£9 concs/£7 established to harness popular support for 1 JULY EFC members). Southern Tenant Folk Union are regular blues events in Edinburgh. the Edinburgh based string band that over a http://edinburgh-blues.uk Mellow Promotions presents THE RECKLESS series of albums have produced a thought YOUTH: At Opium, Edinburgh. 8-Late. provoking and arresting take on roots & folk 24 MAY www.mellowpromotions.com music. Through extensive touring they have ROSIE NIMMO: At Scotch Malt Whisky Society, seen audiences grow year on year and now consistently sell-out concert venues all over the Leith. Rosie has been singing jazz and blues for 14 JULY several years, including annual performances in UK and Ireland. Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. the Edinburgh International Jazz and Blues www.facebook.com/SouthernTenantFolkUnion Festival (since 2009), and as well as performing RANGA: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. www.Summerhall.co.uk regularly for the National Galleries of Scotland 13 MAY she has also played several times in the 29 JULY BEN THOMPSON - The Definitive Elvis International Book Festival. She has been Experience: At The Queens Hall, Edinburgh. praised in both Scottish broadsheets, the music Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. The Definitive Elvis Experience, which is press and reviewed by the Guardian. OPTIMO ESPACIO: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. accompanied by the brilliant Definitive Show www.rosienimmo.com 8-Late. Band, encapsulates all Elvis’ eras, from the ’56 www.Summerhall.co.uk explosion that sky rocketed his dynamic career, 28 MAY through to his gospel roots, Hollywood years and 6 AUGUST MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At Electric Circus, ’68 comeback all the way through to the later Edinburgh. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and iconic concert years. CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Foodies Festival, songwriter best known for his work with the www.definitiveelvisexperience.com Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over Edinburgh. Caroline’s latest EP 'Electric Waterfalls' is due for release on 25.3.2016. the course of 10 years they released 6 studio 14 MAY Produced by Jud Mahoney (Justin Timberlake, albums before splitting amicably in 2006. The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. KRIS Malcolm has continued to write and perform as a Babyface), this is a departure in musical style for Caroline, which is influenced by her love of 80s DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and solo artist and has released five solo albums, electro pop. Caroline has opened for artists such EUAN BURTON plus support: At Pleasance with his sixth Summer Of '13 to be released on as Charlotte Church, Kim Churchill, Paper Theatre, Edinburgh. Kris Drever celebrates his the 27th May 2016. Aeroplanes, Dean Owens, Eleanor McEvoy, Tom first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and www.facebook.com/malcolmmiddleton Baxter, Jon Gomm, Sam Brookes and Horse. songwriter with a brand new studio album If Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Records THE EDINBURGH LIGHT ORCHESTRA: At The www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic on March 28th 2016, and a supporting tour. Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Edinburgh’s premier 24 SEPTEMBER www.fallenangelsclub.com concert orchestra invites you to Journey Into http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ Melody for a tuneful evening of ‘easy-listening’. DHM Concerts presents ..... THE SHEE and We begin our summer Journey Into Melody in Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. lively fashion with Eric Coates’ Television March. SARAH HAYES: At Edinburgh Queen’s Hall. RHYTHM MACHINE: At Summerhall, Following on is a belated tribute to the legendary www.facebook.com/DHM-Concerts-285713951447098 Edinburgh. 8-Late. Frank Sinatra. Salute to Ol’ Blue Eyes is an www.Summerhall.co.uk orchestral medley of some of Sinatra’s bestloved songs. 15 MAY http://edinburghlightorchestra.moonfruit.com
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 11: glasgow + surrounding area Diana’s most recent album, “Museum of Appalachia Recordings,” recorded, appropriately, in the building of that name in Clinton, Tennessee, was crammed with her own vibrant compositions that hinted of days gone by. With her glorious, husky alto voice, Diana’s popularity has rightly grown in recent years with music lovers catching up to savour a wonderful output, gently reminiscent at times of Gillian Welch and Iris De Ment. Her earlier performances in Glasgow were sparkling affairs of heartache and tenderness, we are very pleased she’s agreed to come back to the city. Daniel Meade has been making a name for himself after joining the likes of Sturgill Simpson, Pokey Lafarge, & The Old Crow Medicine Show on stage in recent times. Daniel Meade has been making a name for himself after joining the likes of Sturgill Simpson, Pokey Lafarge, & The Old Crow Medicine Show on stage in recent times. Tickets £13 from The CCA Box Office 0141 352 4900. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com
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Activation, (Free event to attend). The discussion will look at how event marketing can fit into the overall marketing strategy, providing real life examples and actionable insights for anyone involved in connecting with people and growing awareness of their brand, event or organisation. Part of Eventbrite’s “FREE” exhibition that aims to shine a light on the important role free public events play in our culture and identity, and the unifying effect they have on our communities. Find more information and register at: http://freeglasgow.eventbrite.co.uk/ http://dogworkshop.eventbrite.co.uk/ 14 APRIL
The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. SAM OUTLAW: At The Admiral Bar, Glasgow, Tickets £12 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 and behind the bar in The Admiral. If Ry Cooder is a major fan of your work then a singer/songwriter must be doing something right. Sam Outlaw 13 APRIL from South California certainly is. The former advertising professional entered the music world RACHEL NEWTON: At The Star Folk Club at KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS on two years ago and he’s hit the ground The Admiral, Glasgow. 'Here's My Heart Come ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus SIOBHAN running with an outstanding debut release, Take It' album launch tour. Rachel Newton's “Angeleno”, his cosmopolitan west coast take on third solo album, Here's My Heart Come Take It, WILSON: At Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley. Kris traditional country music that he has dubbed is named after the opening track on this exciting Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a “SoCal country.” Tickets @ new album; a bold combination of traditional brand new studio album If Wishes Were Horses, http://tickets-scotland.com/ folk songs and Rachel's own compositions. released by Reveal Records on March 28th 2016, www.fallenangelsclub.com Recorded in December 2015 at the recently and a supporting tour. opened Caribou Recording studio near www.renfrewshireleisure.com Music panel discussion: How Do We Create Edinburgh, Rachel and co-producer/drummer http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ More Music Events?: At Gallery 4 in The Mattie Foulds took time to build up a unique Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow G1 3NU, sound using voice, harps, piano, keyboards and ASHTON LANE: At Hug & Pint, 171 Great free entry, 6pm. Part of Eventbrite’s “FREE” percussion before inviting fiddle player Lauren Western Rd. Glasgow. Following the release of exhibition that aims to shine a light on the MacColl and trombon-ist Michael Owers to their single 'One Kiss Later' Ashton Lane are set important role free public events play in our complete the picture. to wow music fans when they play the culture and identity, and the unifying effect they www.rachelnewtonmusic.com Country2Country festival in London's 02 on 12 + have on our communities. As part of the 13 March and after that you can see them in exhibition there will be a music panel discussion The Night With presents ….. RED NOTE Glasgow in the Hug & Pint on 13 April. The hosted by the popular music journalist Nicola ENSEMBLE: At The Hug and Pint, 171 Great talented duo are no strangers to the country Meighan. The panel (Halina Rifai & Grainne Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9AW. Doors music scene, having played in Nashville and Braithwaite) will explore the challenges and 7.30pm, concert 8pm. Glasgow’s newest music their most recent album Nashville Heart was well advantages of creating music events in series, with a twist - The Night With… is a new Scotland, with a sharp eye on the promoting the series of salon style concerts presenting classical received on both sides of the Atlantic. Ashton country's reputation as a destination for and new music in an informal environment with Lane are Esther O’Connor and Tim O’Connor with Graeme Duffin (Wet Wet Wet) occasionally festivals. Find more information and register at: performances by some of Scotland’s top joining them as guest guitarist. http://freeglasgow.eventbrite.co.uk/ musicians. Programmed by composer Matthew www.ashtonlaneofficial.com http://dogworkshop.eventbrite.co.uk/ Whiteside the concerts will feature an eclectic mix of old and new. Opening with Red Note Dog Presents: Integrated Marketing, from 15 APRIL performing music for solo brass, trio and Strategy to Activation: At Gallery 4 in The electronics (trumpet - Mark O’Keeffe, trombone - Simon Johnson, horn – Chris Gogh, Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow G1 3NU, The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At electronics – Timothy Cooper). This concert will free entry, 6-9pm. Expert from Dog (formerly called Dog Digital) will give workshop around: Glasgow, St Andrews In The Square. .30pm, feature music by Handel, Messiaen, John Cage Integrated Marketing, from Strategy to £16. 2016 will see me celebrate 25 years as a and Harvey. Two concerts, £15/Full price, £8.
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THREE TRAPPED TIGERS: At Hug and Pint, Glasgow. Three Trapped Tigers return with their first album in nearly four years: Silent Earthling. The record comes via Superball Music and is the follow-up to 2011’s acclaimed Route One or Die, which earned plaudits from NME, Rock Sound, Uncut, The Fly, The Irish Times, The BBC and more. They’ll also be taking off on an extensive UK tour in support of their new album including Hug and Pint, Glasgow on 17 April. www.facebook.com/threetrappedtigers 19 APRIL
The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DAVE ALVIN & PHIL ALVIN & THE GUILTY ONES: At The Art School Glasgow. HAWKWIND: At 02 ABC. Tickets £22.50 Tickets £17 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 advance on 0141 332 2232. Space Rock 5152. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Roots/ Legends Hawkwind bring their psychedelic stage show to Glasgow. Founder Dave Brock rockers, Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin and the Guilty Ones are heading back to Glasgow in is joined by long-standing band members April, touring their latest acclaimed album, Richard Chadwick, Mr Dibs, Tim Blake, Niall Lost Time. Previous album, the GrammyHone and Dead Fred....the longest nominated Common Ground – the established Hawkwind line-up. Hawkwind were formed in 1969, originally as Hawkwind Californians’ first collaborative effort in 30 years and first as brothers since Dave left the Zoo by former London busker Dave Brock, although there have been numerous line-up Blasters in 1985 – focused on Big Bill changes throughout the years, he remains at Broonzy songs. But this time round they reprise the music of James Brown, Leadbelly, the helm today and is known affectionately Willie Dixon, Blind Boy Fuller and Leroy Carr, by many of the fans as the Captain of the among other greats. They also cover four ship. songs by Big Joe Turner, as a tribute to the www.hawkwind.com blues legend they met as teens, and who became their friend and mentor. Their aim is THE KAELA ROWAN BAND: At The Glad to honour and expose these great artistes to Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, new listeners. Dave and Phil are mainstays of G41 2HG. Doors 7.30pm/ Tickets: £8.00 Ticket Office: 0141 636 6119. As a solo artist the roots/rock scene so the chance to bring them to Glasgow again was not to be missed. Kaela released her acclaimed debut album Tickets @ Menagerie in 2014 and graced stages both http://tickets-scotland.com/ home and abroad with her own band. Most www.fallenangelsclub.com recently she joined Shooglenifty for their acclaimed seventh album The Untied Knot, Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE her puirt à beul (mouth music) bringing a RAILSPLITTERS with LAURA CORTESE & dynamic new element to the band’s sound. THE DANCE CARDS: At Performing Arts She toured extensively with the Shoogles Centre, Kilbarchan. Renowned across throughout 2015, and will be on the road America for their exhilarating performances with the band again in 2016 including a and great playing, The Railsplitters, major tour of Australia and New Zealand in working out of the Colorado Rockies, have March. made a huge impact in recent times. Playing www.kaelarowan.net with the kind of grace and confidence expected from their elders, they have a real ANDY SHAUF: At Barrowlands, Glasgow. depth of character and formidable talent, www.andyshauf.com drawing influences from all the greats including Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs. THE CARNABY’S: At King Tuts, Glasgow. www.brookfield-knights.com The Carnabys consist of: Ben Gittins, Mike www.facebook.com/therailsplittersbluegrass Delizo, Jack Mercer, Frankie Connolly and James Morgan. An outstanding 5-piece 21 APRIL British band from South West London who catapulted onto the industry when they beat over 12,000 global artists to win ‘Hard Rock Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL DECARLE: At Woodend Tennis Club, Rising 2013’. Jordanhill, Glasgow. Legendary Canadian www.facebook.com/carnabys artist Russell deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots band Prairie Oyster, racking up 17 APRIL an impressive list of awards, gold and platinum selling records and No 1 singles. Brookfield Knights presents ….. Bound together by a superlative level of BRONWYNNE BRENT: At Kilbarchan, playing and performance that is rare and Renfrewshire (venue tbc). Mississippi Delta precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as songbird, Bronwynne Brent made a major close to joined-at-the-hip perfection as you Stateside impact with the release of her will ever encounter. stunning Deep Black Water album back in www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle 2011. When her equally-impressive followwww.brookfield-knights.com up, Stardust, hit the UK in 2014, there was an instantaneous collective gasp as radio 22 APRIL presenters and writers discovered this very special talent and began to sing her praises SMC hosts Live Music Now! celebration: here too. Bob Harris was first to declare At Scottish Music Centre, City Halls, 100 himself a fan and playing tracks on his BBC Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ, 1.10pm Radio 2 shows repeatedly, told listeners he 1.50pm. Join us for a free recital by Live thought her music was "absolutely Music Now Scotland musicians! As part of the gorgeous - really special!" centenary for Yehudi Menuhin, the SMC www.bronwynnebrent.com would like to invite you to a FREE lunchtime www.brookfield-knights.com concert to celebrate the work that LMN! do in
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DROPKICK with support from ANDY TUCKER and special guests THE CHINASKIS: At 13th Note, Glasgow. The new Dropkick album, ‘Balance The Light’, will be released on 25 March, to celebrate the release, they are playing a few gigs including their first ever shows in Germany www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic 24 APRIL The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. HAYES CARLL + support: At CCA, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £15.00. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com 26 APRIL EARL SLICK with support LOVER: At O2 ABC Glasgow. Legendary guitarist Earl Slick and singer Bernard Fowler tour the UK performing David Bowie's Station to Station album. Marking the 40th anniversary of the release of David Bowie’s seminal album Station to Station, this tour will showcase the remarkable talents of renowned and influential guitarist Earl Slick, whose guitar playing made such a profound impact on the Station to Station album. The support Lover are a six piece London based pop/ rock band. The bands new single We Are Stars is out now. www.facebook.com/LoverTheBand www.facebook.com/earl.slick.1 27 APRIL The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. RICHMOND FONTAINE plus FERNANDO: At The Art School, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £16.50. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL DECARLE: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. Legendary Canadian artist Russell deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots band Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list of awards, gold and platinum selling records and No 1 singles. Bound together by a superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as close to joined-at-the-hip perfection as you will ever encounter. www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle www.brookfield-knights.com 30 APRIL JONATHAN CARR: At Oran Mor, Glasgow. Scottish singer/songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Jonathan Carr has served an extraordinary apprenticeship, including a collaboration with seven-time Grammy winner John Mayer while Jonathan was studying at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA. Jonathan went on to write the UNICEF 2014 Commonwealth Games theme song and has performed at prestigious private bookings in over 40 countries, often in front of celebrities including Will Smith, Tom Jones, Simon Cowell, Roger Federer, George Ezra, Elton John, Seal and many more. Jonathan is now poised for the international public stage with his long-awaited
Indievous Presents ….. FOOLS ON THE FRONTLINE + THE DOUBLE STANDARDS + OVER THE LINE + PAINTED WAVES + DRIVE IN CINEMA: At The Record Factory, 17 Byers Road, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £5/£4 (students) on door. www.facebook.com/indievous
1 MAY SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA ….. THE MUSIC OF DAVE BRUBECK with special guests BILL DOBBINS and JOHN NUGENT: At Royal Conservatoire, Glasgow. Directed by Tommy Smith. www.snjo.co.uk 4 MAY The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. ALAN KELLY GANG + support: At Classic Grand, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £14.00. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com 7-8 MAY Big Weekend at The Hug and Pint: At The Hug and Pint, Glasgow. The First Big Weekend at The Hug and Pint is a 2 day party with some of our favourite electronic artists, performance and DJs. London's Bamboo (Upset! The Rhythm) are travelling up to play their first ever Glasgow performance on Saturday 7 May, with local new and long term party starters such as Joe Howe (Sound Pellegrino), Apostille (Night School), Babe and Clip Art (Errors) joining them on the roster. The lineup will also include more experimental performative offerings from KRK (Skullwizard, Fem Bitch Nation), and Toby Webster LTD (The Modern Institute), who will be playing through interactive livestream all the way from Leipzig, as well as Brother Michelle's (LYLO) debut performance. Regular weekend tickets are £15, day tickets £9. www.facebook.com/TheHugandPint
known as a multi-instrumentalist with Glaswegian anthemists Admiral Fallow, Sarah has recently released her solo album Woven. www.clairehastings.com Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM AND LOTUS: At Peforming Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. We are delighted to welcome back these "new kings of old-time", described by fRoots magazine as “a delicious brew and all in all a lovely, inspiring and slightly manic treat.” Cerys Matthews at BBC Radio 6 has urged everyone to “catch them if you can." http://sheeshamandlotus.com www.brookfield-knights.com 9 MAY JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Paisley, Arts Centre. 2016 will see me celebrate 25 years as a professional musician - Holy Moly! I've just started recording a new solo record, it's 13 years since my last album Goodnight Ginger. I'm recording the album in our newly built recording studio & it will be released in April 2016 on Under One Sky Records. To coincide with the release I will tour the UK with a brand new band, playing 23 shows and lots of festivals throughout the summer. There will also be a book of my tunes published early next year featuring lots of my compositions from the last 25 years. www.johnmccusker.co.uk 10 MAY THREE DAYS FROM RETIREMENT: At Audio, Glasgow. Three Days From Retirement (or 3DFR if you're in a rush) are gathering momentum, formed in 2013 in Edinburgh and with a couple of line-up changes since, 3DFR are being heard by more and more people. With a sound inspired by bands like Mogwai or Explosions in the Sky, their first self-titled EP (link below to bandcamp) takes its cues from their regular jam sessions and totally blew me away the first time I heard it. Which is why they are here. www.twitter.com/3dfruk
The Night With presents ….. ELECTRIC CLARINET: At The Hug and Pint, 171 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9AW. Doors 7.30pm, concert 8pm. Glasgow’s newest music 8 MAY series, with a twist - The Night With… is a new series of salon style concerts presenting classical The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. LAURA and new music in an informal environment with CANTRELL plus support: At O2 ABC1 Glasgow. performances by some of Scotland’s top Tickets £17 from The ABC Box Office 0844 477 musicians. Programmed by composer Matthew 2000 & Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151. Doors Whiteside the concerts will feature an eclectic 7pm, 7.45pm start. With her beautiful voice, mix of old and new. Electric Clarinet performing peerless lyrics and sparkling live sets it’s no music for clarinet and electronics by composers wonder New York-based singer/songwriter, including Eddie McGuire, Monty Adkins and Laura Cantrell is always a welcome visitor to Matthew Whiteside. Electric Clarinet, formed in Scotland. And she’s back for a seated show at 2014, is a collaboration between Joanna the ABC1 when her 2000 debut album, Not The Nicholson (clarinets) and Matthew Whiteside Tremblin’ Kind will be re-issued by city-based (composer and electronics) to perform new Spit & Polish records. Her 2013 Glasgow music for clarinets with electronics. Two Americana appearance sold out well in advance, concerts, £15/Full price, £8. Student/Disabled/ so we expect Laura’s latest visit here will attract Unwaged/Senior/NMS Member, £5. Tickets on a lot of attention. Tickets @ door or from website below. http://tickets-scotland.com/ http://electricclarinet.co.uk/ www.fallenangelsclub.com www.thehugandpint.com www.thenightwith.co.uk CLAIRE HASTINGS (album launch) with SARAH HAYES: At Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow. 12 MAY Claire Hastings is a folksinger/songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Sounds the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young In The Suburbs @ Woodend Bowling & Tennis Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since Club, 30 Chamberlain Road, Jordanhill, Glasgow, winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity Lanarkshire, G13 1QG, Doors 8pm. Tickets £12 to perform at many high-profile events including adv. Southern Tenant Folk Union are the BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish Edinburgh based string band that over a series Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where of albums have produced a thought provoking she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and and arresting take on roots & folk music. Deacon Blue. Sarah Hayes is a singer, musician Through extensive touring they have seen and composer of dazzling versatility. Better audiences grow year on year and now
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BLUE ROSE CODE plus special guests: At St Andrew’s In The Square Glasgow. Tickets £14 from 0141 204 5151. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. The sparkling Blue Rose Code will do the 13 MAY honours and open the 10th anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival in October. Man behind the The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. KRIS music, Ross Wilson has rightly won huge praise DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and for live, sell-out performances including joyous EUAN BURTON plus support: At St Andrews in sessions for the BBC. Glasgow Americana will the Square. Kris Drever celebrates his first take place at various venues across the city from decade as an acclaimed solo artist and the 5-9 October. songwriter with a brand new studio album If www.glasgowamericana.com Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Records on March 28th 2016, and a supporting tour. 9 OCTOBER Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ THE STRAY BIRDS plus special guest OTIS http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ GIBBS: At The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £14 from www.fallenangelsclub.com 0141 204 5151 and The CCA 0141 352 4900. Doors 3.30pm, 4pm start. The Stray Birds are 27 MAY one of the hottest bands on the US roots music circuit. Since first taking America by storm in The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DANIEL 2013 they have gone on to win a huge fanbase, ROMANO + KACY & CLAYTON: At Classic following triumphant appearances at big festivals Grand, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £13.00. Tickets @ around the world such as Celtic Connections, http://tickets-scotland.com/ Cambridge Folk Festival, MerleFest and Tonder. www.fallenangelsclub.com Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October. MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At The Art School, www.glasgowamericana.com Glasgow. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with the Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over the course of 10 years they released 6 studio albums before splitting amicably in 2006. Malcolm has continued to write and perform as a solo artist and has released five solo albums, Send us all your gig dates for with his sixth Summer Of '13 to be released on the 27th May 2016. Tayside, Perthshire, www.facebook.com/malcolmmiddleton Fife and Central areas
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4 JUNE VÉLONIÑOS: At Glad Cafe, Glasgow. Enjoying the experience of writing together, invitations to play live at Glasgow’s Ceòl’s Craic Americana Night and guest as part of Festival 2014 in celebration of Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games followed and the guys decided to take things further by releasing a digital EP in July 2015 and a full-length studio album in February 2016. Doors 8pm, 9pm start. Tickets £7.50 available from 12th April / £10 otd @ www.musicglue.com/veloninos/live-shows/ www.facebook.com/veloninos 9 JUNE The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. ADAM HOLMES & THE EMBERS: At CCA, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £13.00. Tickets @ http://ticketsscotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com
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Crail Folk Club presents ..... NORTH SEA GAS: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. One of Scotland’s most popular folk bands. Multi DAVE ARCARI: At The Hug & Pint, Glasgow. alt. instrumentalists with tremendous three part blues troubadour Dave Arcari is a touring harmonies. 15 albums on they must be doing musician/songwriter whose sounds owe as much something right! Their last visit to the club was a to trash country, punk & rockabilly as they do sellout so come early. Crail Folk Club offers a pre-war Delta blues... wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, www.davearcari.com they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and 12 JUNE listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. THE All are welcome. If you don’t want to make CALIFORNIA FEET WARMERS: At CCA, music then just come along and tap your feet. Glasgow. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.fallenangelsclub.com www.northseagas.co.uk www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 30 JUNE 11 JUNE
Born To Be Wide: At McManus Museum & Mellow Promotions presents THE RECKLESS Gallery, Dundee, DD1 1DA. Admission: £5 (incl YOUTH: At Audio, Glasgow. booking fee). Born To Be Wide and Dundee’s www.mellowpromotions.com Place Partnership hold a special seminar event at the McManus Museum & Art Gallery, exploring 5 OCTOBER approaches to strengthening the local music scene. Titled 'Sound of Dundee: Re-imagining
Our City', the panel will feature speakers from a cross-section of the music community. The evening will open with world-renowned songwriter Gary Clark, (who has worked with stars including Natalie Imbruglia, Melanie C and Lloyd Cole) in conversation about his career in music and long-standing relationship with his Tayside hometown. Following the Q&A, Gary will take part in a discussion, which also includes local musician Katie Lynch of duo ST MARTiiNS and DF Concerts' Dave Corbet. An additional speaker will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets available from: www.borntobewide.co.uk COURTNEY ELENA: At Clarks on Lindsay Street, Dundee. Courtney Elena is on an acoustic tour around Scotland this April. Since launching her career Dundee born Courtney has supported acts such as Sandi Thom and fellow Dundonians The Law and Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward & Fisher. Courtney has also played at a number of prestigious venues around Scotland such as the HMV Picture House in Edinburgh and the legendary King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow gaining her a spot on the Dundee ‘Youth Music Initiative’ CD in 2013. Courtney is currently recording her first solo EP to be released this autumn, songs from which she will be previewing during this tour. www.facebook.com/courtneyelenamusic 15 APRIL JOSH HARTY: At AliBob Cafe @ Cairn O'Mohr Winery, Errol, Perthshire. Well regarded Americana troubadour Josh Harty’s unique blend of American music has become a must-hear for those who keep the tradition of country, blues and folk close to their hearts. The touring bug has never left him as he continuously travels across Europe and North America. His live shows prove that good storytelling combined with journeyman musicianship is as American as music gets. www.joshharty.com COURTNEY ELENA: At The Green Room, Perth. Courtney Elena is on an acoustic tour around Scotland this April. Since launching her career Dundee born Courtney has supported acts such as Sandi Thom and fellow Dundonians The Law and Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward & Fisher. Courtney has also played at a number of prestigious venues around Scotland such as the HMV Picture House in Edinburgh and the legendary King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow gaining her a spot on the Dundee ‘Youth Music Initiative’ CD in 2013. Courtney is currently recording her first solo EP to be released this autumn, songs from which she will be previewing during this tour. www.facebook.com/courtneyelenamusic 16 APRIL THE KAELA ROWAN BAND: At The Elm House Concerts, Perth. As a solo artist Kaela released her acclaimed debut album Menagerie in 2014 and graced stages both home and abroad with her own band. Most recently she joined Shooglenifty for their acclaimed seventh album The Untied Knot, her puirt à beul (mouth music) bringing a dynamic new element to the band’s sound. She toured extensively with the Shoogles throughout 2015, and will be on the road with the band again in 2016 including a major tour of Australia and New Zealand in March. www.kaelarowan.net JOSH HARTY: At Barry Mill, Barry, nr. Carnoustie. Well regarded Americana troubadour Josh Harty’s unique blend of American music has become a must-hear for those who keep the tradition of country, blues and folk close to their hearts. The touring bug has never left him as he
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Renowned across America for their exhilarating performances and great playing, The Railsplitters, working out of the Colorado Rockies, have made a huge impact in recent times. Playing with the kind of grace and confidence expected from their elders, they have THE CARNABY’S: At Beat Generator, Dundee. a real depth of character and formidable talent, The Carnabys consist of: Ben Gittins, Mike drawing influences from all the greats - including Delizo, Jack Mercer, Frankie Connolly and James Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs. Morgan. An outstanding 5-piece British band www.brookfield-knights.com from South West London who catapulted onto www.facebook.com/therailsplittersbluegrass the industry when they beat over 12,000 global artists to win ‘Hard Rock Rising 2013’. 24 APRIL www.facebook.com/carnabys Lazy Afternoons in Dunfermline with STEAMER LANE: At De Brus Brewery, Canmore 17 APRIL Street, Dunfermline. A free gig of new music live JOSH HARTY: At The Newport, Newport-onon radio from Fife and beyond. Opening with Tay, Fife. Well regarded Americana troubadour Steamer Lane, the gig has all genres from 60s to Josh Harty’s unique blend of American music has indie singer songwriters. A chilled way to spend become a must-hear for those who keep the a Sunday. 2pm to 6pm free entry. tradition of country, blues and folk close to their www.facebook.com/lazyafternoondunfermline/ hearts. The touring bug has never left him as he continuously travels across Europe and North Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL America. His live shows prove that good DECARLE: At Dundee Acoustic Music Club storytelling combined with journeyman (afternoon). Legendary Canadian artist Russell musicianship is as American as music gets. deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots www.joshharty.com band Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list of awards, gold and platinum selling records and 21 APRIL No 1 singles. Bound together by a superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as close RAILSPLITTERS: At The Tolbooth, Stirling. to joined-at-the-hip perfection as you will ever Renowned across America for their exhilarating encounter. performances and great playing, The www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle Railsplitters, working out of the Colorado www.brookfield-knights.com Rockies, have made a huge impact in recent times. Playing with the kind of grace and Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL confidence expected from their elders, they have DECARLE: At Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline a real depth of character and formidable talent, (evening). Legendary Canadian artist Russell drawing influences from all the greats - including deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs. band Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list www.brookfield-knights.com of awards, gold and platinum selling records and www.facebook.com/therailsplittersbluegrass No 1 singles. Bound together by a superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and DROPKICK with support from ANDY precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as close TUCKER: At Clark’s, Dundee. The new Dropkick to joined-at-the-hip perfection as you will ever album, ‘Balance The Light’, will be released on encounter. 25 March, to celebrate the release, they are www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle playing a few gigs including their first ever www.brookfield-knights.com shows in Germany www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic 26 APRIL Brookfield Knights presents ….. LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. The Boston-based fiddler/ vocalist and song-writer who digs deep and aims high, is one of the busiest on the circuit. But, it’s been as Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards that she has made the biggest impact, their elegant music schooled in the lyrical rituals of folk music and backed by grooves that alternately inspire Cajun two-stepping and rock ‘n’ roll swagger. www.thisislauracortese.com www.brookfield-knights.com
Knock Castle Jazz Nights with IAN MILLER AND DOMINIC SPENCER: At Knock Castle Hotel, Drummond Terrace, Crieff, PH7 4AN. 8pm, £10 on 01764 650088. Knock Castle Hotel in Crieff is launching a new musical night that starts this month. Saxophone and piano jazz duo, Ian Miller and Dominic Spencer will perform an evening of live melodic jazz in the hotel’s relaxing atmosphere. The monthly concerts will consist of a new repertoire of jazz standards from The Great American Songbook as well as original compositions www.knockcastle.com 7 MAY JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Stirling, Tolbooth. 2016 will see me celebrate 25 years as a professional musician - Holy Moly! I've just started recording a new solo record, it's 13 years since my last album Goodnight Ginger. I'm recording the album in our newly built recording studio & it will be released in April 2016 on Under One Sky Records. To coincide with the release I will tour the UK with a brand new band, playing 23 shows and lots of festivals throughout the summer. There will also be a book of my tunes published early next year featuring lots of my compositions from the last 25 years. www.johnmccusker.co.uk MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with the Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over the course of 10 years they released 6 studio albums before splitting amicably in 2006. Malcolm has continued to write and perform as a solo artist and has released five solo albums, with his sixth www.malcolmmiddleton.com 10 MAY
MAIREARAD AND ANNA: At Perth Folk Club, Perth. After the stunning success of their November tour, two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie follow up their critically acclaimed, third album, ‘Best Day’, with another tour!! www.mairearadandanna.com
JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Birnam, Birnam Arts. 2016 will see me celebrate 25 years as a professional musician - Holy Moly! I've just started recording a new solo record, it's 13 years since my last album Goodnight Ginger. I'm recording the album in our newly built recording studio & it will be released in April 2016 on Under One Sky Records. To coincide with the release I will tour the UK with a brand new band, playing 23 shows and lots of festivals throughout the summer. There will also be a book of my tunes published early next year featuring lots of my compositions from the last 25 years. www.johnmccusker.co.uk
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Crail Folk Club presents ..... DAVE NACHMANOFF: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. Perhaps best known in the UK for touring with Al Stewart, most recently a show at the Royal 22 APRIL Albert Hall. A singer, musician extraordinaire and Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL songwriter from California Dave has nine albums DECARLE: At The Byre Theatre, St Andrews. to his credit. Starbucks is known for a lot of Legendary Canadian artist Russell deCarle things – music is one of the better ones. Dave’s famously fronted iconic country roots band fabulous song ‘Descartes in Amsterdam ‘ is on Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list of their 2015 US and Canada playlist. This show is awards, gold and platinum selling records and a must. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of No 1 singles. Bound together by a superlative musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome level of playing and performance that is rare and seasoned musicians, beginners and those that precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as close just want to come along and listen in a friendly to joined-at-the-hip perfection as you will ever atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature encounter. local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle you don’t want to make music then just come www.brookfield-knights.com along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. 23 APRIL www.davenach.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE RAILSPLITTERS: At Letham Village Hall, Fife. 29 APRIL
Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 18 MAY WOODY SEZ: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie: At Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, tickets @ 01383 602302. Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie, the internationally acclaimed West End hit is coming to the following theatre near you. The tumultuous, tragic, touching and joyful tale of “America’s greatest folk poet,” told in his own words, and featuring Bound for Glory, Pastures of Plenty,
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Since 19 MAY tickets are sold at the door. winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity www.barbaradymock.com ERIN BENNETT: At The Green Room, Perth. to perform at many high-profile events including www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub Everyone knows that big things come from BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish Texas and when it comes to power-pop Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where 16 JULY songstress, Erin Bennett, you need to be she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and prepared for just how big an impact this Texan Deacon Blue. CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Pandora Fest, makes. Her dynamic vocals soar through her www.clairehastings.com Duncarron Medieval Village. Caroline’s latest EP well-crafted songs backed by a weird mix of 'Electric Waterfalls' is due for release on synth, rock and folk that leaves vapour trails; 23 JUNE 25.3.2016. Produced by Jud Mahoney (Justin keeping audiences captivated long after the Timberlake, Babyface), this is a departure in Crail Folk Club presents ..... JEZ LOWE: At show is over. musical style for Caroline, which is influenced by Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. A double nomination her love of 80s electro pop. Caroline has opened www.erinbennettmusic.com at the 2015 BBC Folk Awards – for best singer for artists such as Charlotte Church, Kim and best new song – was a timely reminder of 26 MAY Churchill, Paper Aeroplanes, Dean Owens, Jez Lowe’s standing in the UK folk and acoustic Eleanor McEvoy, Tom Baxter, Jon Gomm, Sam MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At Beat Generator music scene. Not only is he one of the busiest Brookes and Horse. Live, Dundee. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist live performers in the country, but his songs are www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic and songwriter best known for his work with the among the most widely sung by other Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over performers, whether by long-established acts 11 AUGUST the course of 10 years they released 6 studio like Fairport Convention, The Dubliners and Bob albums before splitting amicably in 2006. Fox, or by the new breed of stars like The Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS Malcolm has continued to write and perform as a Unthanks and The Young Uns. Consistently one NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk solo artist and has released five solo albums, of the club’s most popular visitors. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit with his sixth Summer Of '13 to be released on Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, the 27th May 2016. all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come www.facebook.com/malcolmmiddleton beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and Crail Folk Club presents ..... TANNAHILL Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to WEAVERS: At Community Hall in Crail, Fife. musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your Advance tickets are on sale at £10 on 01333 make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. 450572. The Tannahills have turned their feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub acoustic excitement loose on audiences to www.jezlowe.com electrifying effect. They have that unique www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 25 AUGUST combination of traditional melodies, driving Crail Folk Club presents ..... MY SWEET rhythmic accompaniment, and rich vocals that 30 JUNE PATOOTIE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. An make their performances unforgettable – but Crail Folk Club presents ..... acoustic roots group from rural Ontario that you already knew that. Sure to be a sell out. FORGAITHERIN’: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. brings twining vocal harmonies, monstrous Advance tickets are on sale NOW. See weblink £7. Having formed the group in 2013 to perform finger style guitar, sizzling fiddle, percussion and below. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of a single charity concert at their home club abundant charisma together in one perfect musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome in Glenfarg, Lesley, Hugh, John and Hamish have package. Their music is a tongue-in-cheek seasoned musicians, beginners and those that gone on to entertain around Scotland, including Canadian blend of old country, vintage jazz, just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature gigs at both the Fringe and the Carrying Stream western swing & blues. Firm favourites in Crail after two previous visits. A must for those who local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If festivals in Edinburgh during 2015. They combine their strong vocals with multilike to be entertained and amazed. Crail Folk you don’t want to make music then just come instrumentation and perform a wide-ranging mix Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are of both traditional and contemporary material. all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, sold at the door. Their second album is set for release in early beginners and those that just want to come www.tannahillweavers.com 2016. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome Singers' nights they feature local singers and seasoned musicians, beginners and those that musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to 27 MAY just want to come along and listen in a friendly make music then just come along and tap your Knock Castle Jazz Nights with IAN MILLER atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. AND DOMINIC SPENCER: At Knock Castle local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If www.mysweetpatootie.com Hotel, Drummond Terrace, Crieff, PH7 4AN. you don’t want to make music then just come www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 8pm, £10 on 01764 650088. Knock Castle Hotel along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are in Crieff is launching a new musical night that sold at the door. 8 SEPTEMBER starts this month. Saxophone and piano jazz www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub Crail Folk Club presents ..... CINDY & MARK duo, Ian Miller and Dominic Spencer will perform LEMAIRE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. The an evening of live melodic jazz in the hotel’s 2 JULY remarkable guitar playing of Mark Lemaire relaxing atmosphere. The monthly concerts will DAVE ARCARI: At Clarks, Dundee. alt.blues (check out his instrumental version of ‘A whiter consist of a new repertoire of jazz standards troubadour Dave Arcari is a touring musician/ shade of pale’) combines with their beautifully from The Great American Songbook as well as songwriter whose sounds owe as much to trash harmonised voices, humour and short stories to original compositions country, punk & rockabilly as they do pre-war result in an ‘almost magical’ evening. Mark and www.knockcastle.com Delta blues... Cindy are touring from California. Crail Folk Club www.davearcari.com offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all 9 JUNE tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS 14 JULY beginners and those that just want to come NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit Crail Folk Club presents ..... 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22 SEPTEMBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... DAVID FRANCEY plus KIM EDGAR: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. We are delighted to have been able to re-schedule David from last year after he had to cancel due to illness. Another in our increasingly long line of guests from Canada (well sort of – originally from Ayrshire). A singer and storyteller with wry humour and astute observations alongside an openhearted singing style. Regulars will be familiar with his song ‘Torn Screen Door’. At no extra charge (!) we also welcome Edinburgh’s Kim Edgar who is promoting her third solo album on a short Scottish tour. Guitarist and piano player Kim is also a member of the celebrated band Cara. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.davidfrancey.com www.kimedgar.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 13 OCTOBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 27 OCTOBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... MAIREARAD GREEN & ANNA MASSIE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. Two of Scotland’s most revered multiinstrumentalists, Mairearad Green (accordion and bagpipes) and Anna Massie (guitar, banjo, fiddle) are a truly captivating duo, providing a highly energetic performance with an instantly warm and friendly stage presence. The Poozies and Blazing Fiddles are amongst the various bands of which they are members. ‘You guys were killing it….amazing playing’ K T Tunstall. A huge hit at Glenfarg’s 2014 Folk Feast. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to
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The Carnabys consist of: Ben Gittins, Mike Delizo, Jack Mercer, Frankie Connolly and James Morgan. An outstanding 5-piece British band from South West London who catapulted onto the industry when they beat over 12,000 global artists to win ‘Hard Rock Rising 2013’. www.facebook.com/carnabys 15 APRIL LIMEHOUSE LIZZY: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets £17.60 on tel 01224 641122. Renowned for an action-packed pyrotechnicfuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Queen of the Night: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm. Tickets £24 on 01224 641122. A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time, Whitney: Queen of the Night, featuring a stellar line-up with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 16 APRIL PAUL ANDERSON and SIOBHAN MILLER: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 6.45pm. Tickets £16.50 on tel 01224 641122. Join performer Paul Anderson and singer Siobhan Miller for Traditional Music and Song 50th Anniversary Celebrations. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 17 APRIL
JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Banchory, Woodend Barn. 2016 will see me celebrate 25 years as a professional musician Crail Folk Club presents ..... EWAN Holy Moly! I've just started recording a new solo MCLENNAN: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. record, it's 13 years since my last album Ewan McLennan has, in a short space of time, Goodnight Ginger. I'm recording the album in come to be known as a guitarist at the forefront our newly built recording studio & it will be of his generation; a troubadour, balladeer and released in April 2016 on Under One Sky storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that can Records. To coincide with the release I will tour move audiences with his passion and pathos. A the UK with a brand new band, playing 23 shows regular now on Transatlantic Sessions. Crail Folk and lots of festivals throughout the summer. Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit There will also be a book of my tunes published all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, early next year featuring lots of my compositions beginners and those that just want to come from the last 25 years. along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During www.johnmccusker.co.uk Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to The Traditional Music and Song Association make music then just come along and tap your Workshop: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. North Street, Aberdeen, doors 12.30pm. Tickets www.ewanmclennan.co.uk £20 (must book) Email Shirley. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub watt795@btinternet.com or tel 01224 314795 for tickets. The Traditional Music and Song Association Workshop offers sessions with Paul Anderson and Siobhan Miller. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 24 NOVEMBER
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19 APRIL THE BELLRAYS: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm. Tickets £11 on 01224 641122. Catch talented punk-rock-and-soul group The Bellrays. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
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ALTAN: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets £15.40 on tel 01224 641122. Long established as the best and foremost traditional Irish band to come out of Ireland, Altan. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
MARK LANEGAN: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm. Tickets £24.75 on 01224 641122. US singersongwriter Mark Lanegan. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
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Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL DECARLE: At Glenbuchat Hall, Strathdon. Legendary Canadian artist Russell deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots band Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list of awards, gold and platinum selling records and No 1 singles. Bound together by a superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as close to joined-at-the-hip perfection as you will ever encounter. www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle www.brookfield-knights.com 30 APRIL
THE BLOW MONKEYS: At Montrose Town Hall Melville Gardens, Montrose DD10 8HG – tickets on 01674 676211. Following the success of The 24 APRIL Blow Monkeys latest album the self released ‘If Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE Not Now ,When?’ in 2015 the band are ready to RAILSPLITTERS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. spread the love and share the music out there Renowned across America for their exhilarating "live" once again! Since they reformed in 2008 performances and great playing, The The Blow Monkeys have been recording and Railsplitters, working out of the Colorado performing again with almost indecent haste. Rockies, have made a huge impact in recent This is a chance to catch a legendary band with times. Playing with the kind of grace and all four original members performing at the peak confidence expected from their elders, they have of their powers with a mix of "classic hits" and a real depth of character and formidable talent, brand new songs - all infused with that drawing influences from all the greats - including enigmatic simian soul. Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs. www.theblowmonkeys.com www.brookfield-knights.com www.facebook.com/therailsplittersbluegrass Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL DECARLE: At House concert, Aberdeen. THE BLUETONES: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, Legendary Canadian artist Russell deCarle West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm. famously fronted iconic country roots band Tickets £23.10 on 01224 641122. Fronted by Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list of the enigmatic Mark Morriss. awards, gold and platinum selling records and www.aberdeenperformingarts.com No 1 singles. Bound together by a superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and 26 APRIL precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as close to joined-at-the-hip perfection as you will ever Brookfield Knights presents ….. LAURA encounter. CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At The Blue www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle Lamp, Aberdeen. The Boston-based fiddler/ www.brookfield-knights.com vocalist and song-writer Laura Cortese who digs deep and aims high, is one of the busiest RM HUBBERT: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, on the circuit. But, it’s been as Laura Cortese & West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm. The Dance Cards that she has made the biggest Tickets £15.40 on 01224 641122. Awardimpact, their elegant music schooled in the winning songwriter and guitarist RM Hubbert lyrical rituals of folk music and backed by returns with a masterfully curated and lavishly grooves that alternately inspire Cajun twodiverse set of collaborations. stepping and rock ‘n’ roll swagger. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.thisislauracortese.com www.brookfield-knights.com 4 MAY 29 APRIL
Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM
AND LOTUS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. We are delighted to welcome back these "new kings of old-time", described by fRoots magazine as “a delicious brew and all in all a lovely, inspiring and slightly manic treat.” Cerys Matthews at BBC Radio 6 has urged everyone to “catch them if you can." http://sheeshamandlotus.com www.brookfield-knights.com 5 MAY Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM AND LOTUS: At Glenbuchat Hall, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire. We are delighted to welcome back these "new kings of old-time", described by fRoots magazine as “a delicious brew and all in all a lovely, inspiring and slightly manic treat.” Cerys Matthews at BBC Radio 6 has urged everyone to “catch them if you can." http://sheeshamandlotus.com www.brookfield-knights.com 12 MAY KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus support: At Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a brand new studio album If Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Records on March 28th 2016, and a supporting tour. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ 16 MAY RURA: At The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. 7.30pm / £14.20 incl bf / 01224 641122. With their second album, 2015’s Despite the Dark, accompanied by extensive UK and international touring, RURA have well and truly reinforced their reputation as one of Scotland’s most powerful folk-based bands. Their exquisitely rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, Highland pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar and voice has proven a resounding hit across the board. www.rura.co.uk 25 MAY MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with the Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over the course of 10 years they released 6 studio
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RED NOTE ENSEMBLE with KULJIT BHAMRA and FRASER FIFIELD: At The Ceilidh Place, 14 28 MAY West Argyle Street, Ullapool, Ross-Shire IV26 2TY. 8.30pm. Tickets £7. Scottish-Indian fusion Almost Blue Promotions Presents ….. as Red Note is joined by the superb tabla player DANIEL ROMANO with support KACY & Kuljit Bhamra and piper-and-multiCLAYTON: At The Tunnels, Aberdeen. Doors instrumentalist Fraser Fifield for new and 7.00pm. Daniel Romano’s fifth LP “Mosey” will traditional tunes. Expect love songs, dance be released in late spring through New West music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of tunes Records. The upcoming album is named after you’ll recognise immediately even in their new how he describes his own music. “Mosey music guise. Join internationally-renowned tabla player is a study in contrasts. There’s glitz and grit, Kuljit Bhamra each day at 3pm for a familyreveling and wallowing, wretchedness and friendly hands-on Indian drumming workshop, showmanship. Mosey music’s pioneers wore their introducing some of the rhythms and musical battered hearts on sequined sleeves. From ideas that drive Reels to Ragas. Tickets @ Bakersfield to Galveston, the legends traded www.theceilidhplace.com their tragicomic highs and lows for gold records www.rednoteensemble.com and white Cadillacs. But that was then; the days of Buckaroos, Nudie Suits and various Hanks are 14 APRIL over, save for the museum displays. To quote a George Jones title track, “Who’s Gonna Fill Their THE PAUL MCKENNA BAND: At Plockton Music Shoes?” On this tour Daniel Romano has invited School, Plockton. On tour supporting their new Kacy & Clayton to open up for him and his album ‘Paths that Wind’ 2016 sees The Paul band. A duo from the wood mountain uplands of McKenna Band celebrate their 10th Anniversary. Southern Saskatchewan that gently melts British To celebrate this milestone they are releasing and North American folk tradition together and their fourth, highly anticipated, studio album on create something timeless and captivating. 8 April that is produced by the legendary John www.AlmostBluePromotions.com McCusker. The new album features guests in the form of some of Scotland’s greatest musicians 10 JULY John McCusker, Rod Paterson, Mike Vass and James Lindsay DALLAHAN: At Stonehaven Folk Festival. On www.paulmckennaband.com tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of Time', these gigs showcase the sound that they have 15 APRIL developed since their debut album's release. Having found their feet musically when RED NOTE ENSEMBLE with KULJIT BHAMRA conceiving the first album's material, they have and FRASER FIFIELD: At Glenfinnan Church, expanded and developed their ideas, exploring Glenfinnan, Highland. 7pm. Tickets £12/£6. more ambitious and artful musical avenues Scottish-Indian fusion as Red Note is joined by whilst maintaining the same open minded the superb tabla player Kuljit Bhamra and piperapproach to traditional music. and-multi-instrumentalist Fraser Fifield for new www.dallahanmusic.com and traditional tunes. Expect love songs, dance music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of tunes 18 SEPTEMBER you’ll recognise immediately even in their new guise. Join internationally-renowned tabla player Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. Kuljit Bhamra each day at 3pm for a familyCAHALEN MORRIOSON & ELI WEST: At The friendly hands-on Indian drumming workshop, Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 8pm. Cahalen Morrison & introducing some of the rhythms and musical Eli West are, simply put, two of the most ideas that drive Reels to Ragas. Tickets @ innovative and subtle roots musicians today. www.lochshielfestival.com/tickets2016 Their music draws from old folk sources, but it www.rednoteensemble.com sounds vibrantly alive. Cahalen Morrison writes songs that sound like a Cormac McCarthy novel: 20 APRIL simple, beautifully crafted, and seemingly
MAIREARAD AND ANNA: At Plockton High School, Plockton. After the stunning success of their November tour, two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie follow up their critically acclaimed, third album, ‘Best Day’, with another tour!! www.mairearadandanna.com 20 APRIL Brookfield Knights presents ….. LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At Universal Hall, Findhorn. The Boston-based fiddler/vocalist and song-writer who digs deep and aims high, is one of the busiest on the circuit. But, it’s been as Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards that she has made the biggest impact, their elegant music schooled in the lyrical rituals of folk music and backed by grooves that alternately inspire Cajun two-stepping and rock ‘n’ roll swagger. www.thisislauracortese.com www.brookfield-knights.com 21 APRIL MAIREARAD AND ANNA: At Eden Court Theatre, Inverness. After the stunning success of their November tour, two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie follow up their critically acclaimed, third album, ‘Best Day’, with another tour!! www.mairearadandanna.com 11 MAY JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Findhorn, University Hall. 2016 will see me celebrate 25 years as a professional musician Holy Moly! I've just started recording a new solo record, it's 13 years since my last album Goodnight Ginger. I'm recording the album in our newly built recording studio & it will be released in April 2016 on Under One Sky Records. To coincide with the release I will tour the UK with a brand new band, playing 23 shows and lots of festivals throughout the summer. There will also be a book of my tunes published early next year featuring lots of my compositions from the last 25 years. www.johnmccusker.co.uk 12 MAY CLAIRE HASTINGS: At The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/ songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity to perform at many high-profile events including BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and Deacon Blue. www.clairehastings.com 13 MAY Oban Live with SKERRYVORE and friends: At Mossfield Stadium, Oban. A superstar line up of Scottish acts that includes Julie Fowlis, Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, Skipinnish and the legendary
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RED NOTE ENSEMBLE with KULJIT BHAMRA and FRASER FIFIELD: At The Missionhouse 15 MAY Studio on Harris Finsbay, Isle of Harris HS3 3JD. 8pm. Tickets £10, £6. Scottish-Indian fusion as RURA: At Incheberry Hall, Fochabers. 7.30pm / Red Note is joined by the superb tabla player £7.52 - £13.85. With their second album, 2015’s Kuljit Bhamra and piper-and-multiDespite the Dark, accompanied by extensive UK instrumentalist Fraser Fifield for new and and international touring, RURA have well and traditional tunes. Expect love songs, dance truly reinforced their reputation as one of music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of tunes Scotland’s most powerful folk-based bands. Their you’ll recognise immediately even in their new exquisitely rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, guise. Join internationally-renowned tabla player Highland pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar Kuljit Bhamra each day at 3pm for a familyand voice has proven a resounding hit across the friendly hands-on Indian drumming workshop, board. introducing some of the rhythms and musical www.rura.co.uk ideas that drive Reels to Ragas. Tickets @ www.missionhousestudio.blogspot.co.uk/ www.rednoteensemble.com
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24 APRIL BIFFY SINGS JAZZ: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 2pm, free admission www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 28 APRIL Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL DECARLE: At SEALL Arts at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, Isle of Skye. Legendary Canadian artist Russell deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots band Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list of awards, gold and platinum selling records and No 1 singles. Bound together by a superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as close to joined-at-thehip perfection as you will ever encounter. www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle www.brookfield-knights.com Brookfield Knights presents ….. LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At Shetland Folk Festival from 28 April to 1 May. The Boston-based fiddler/vocalist and song-writer Laura Cortese who digs deep and aims high, is one of the busiest on the circuit. But, it’s been as Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards that she has made the biggest impact, their elegant music schooled in the lyrical rituals of folk music and backed by grooves that alternately inspire Cajun two-stepping and rock ‘n’ roll swagger. www.thisislauracortese.com www.brookfield-knights.com Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM AND LOTUS: At Shetland Folk Festival from 28 April to 2 May. We are delighted to welcome back these "new kings of old-time", described by fRoots magazine as “a delicious brew and all in all a lovely, inspiring and slightly manic treat.” Cerys Matthews at BBC Radio 6 has urged everyone to “catch them if you can." http://sheeshamandlotus.com www.brookfield-knights.com 30 APRIL BADSTONE: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. free admission www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 6 MAY CLAIRE HASTINGS with JEN BUTTERWORTH: At Red Roof Café, Skye. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity to perform at many high-profile events including BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and Deacon Blue. www.clairehastings.com 3 JUNE CLAIRE HASTINGS: At Arran Folk Festival. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity to perform at many high-profile events including BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish
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songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity to perform at many high-profile events including BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and Deacon Blue. www.clairehastings.com 7 MAY Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM AND LOTUS: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. We are delighted to welcome back these "new kings of old-time", described by fRoots magazine as “a delicious brew and all in all a lovely, inspiring and slightly manic treat.” Cerys Matthews at BBC Radio 6 has urged everyone to “catch them if you can." http://sheeshamandlotus.com www.brookfield-knights.com THE PAUL MCKENNA BAND: At Moniaive Folk Festival, Moniaive. On tour supporting their new album ‘Paths that Wind’ 2016 sees The Paul McKenna Band celebrate their 10th Anniversary. To celebrate this milestone they are releasing their fourth, highly anticipated, studio album on 8 April that is produced by the legendary John McCusker. The new album features guests in the form of some of Scotland’s greatest musicians John McCusker, Rod Paterson, Mike Vass and James Lindsay www.paulmckennaband.com 8 MAY THE PAUL MCKENNA BAND: At Moniaive Folk Festival, Moniaive. On tour supporting their new album ‘Paths that Wind’ 2016 sees The Paul McKenna Band celebrate their 10th Anniversary. To celebrate this milestone they are releasing their fourth, highly anticipated, studio album on 8 April that is produced by the legendary John McCusker. The new album features guests in the form of some of Scotland’s greatest musicians John McCusker, Rod Paterson, Mike Vass and James Lindsay www.paulmckennaband.com 26 MAY DALLAHAN: At Colvend Hall, Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival. On tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of Time', these gigs showcase the sound that they have developed since their debut album's release. Having found their feet musically when conceiving the first album's material, they have expanded and developed their ideas, exploring more ambitious and artful musical avenues whilst maintaining the same open minded approach to traditional music. www.dallahanmusic.com 5 JUNE DAVE ARCARI: At (2pm) – Big Sparra Vinyl (instore), Ayr. alt.blues troubadour Dave Arcari is a touring musician/songwriter whose sounds owe as much to trash country, punk & rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues... www.davearcari.com 17 JUNE CLAIRE HASTINGS: At The Catstrand, New Galloway. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/ songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity to perform at many high-profile events including BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music
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Holy Moly! I've just started recording a new solo record, it's 13 years since my last album Goodnight Ginger. I'm recording the album in our newly built recording studio & it will be released in April 2016 on Under One Sky Records. To coincide with the release I will tour the UK with a brand new band, playing 23 shows and lots of festivals throughout the summer. There will also be a book of my tunes published early next year featuring lots of my compositions from the last 25 years. www.johnmccusker.co.uk 21 APRIL JACOB FISCHER: At MacArts, Bridge Street, Galashiels, Scottish Borders TD1 1SP. An Evening with International Jazz Sensation Jacob Fischer and Friends 7.30pm / £10. For all the latest MacArts news and information on upcoming events, check out the events section @ www.macarts.scot 23 APRIL Reivers Bar presents ….. BRYAN EXPERIENCE: At Reivers Bar, Galashiels, Scottish Borders. £5. Reivers continues to bring live entertainment every weekend to the town of Galashiels. There is a friendly packed atmosphere with people now venturing down from Edinburgh and it's surroundings. Most nights we start the live acts at 9pm, all ticket events are usually sold out by the evening itself. www.facebook.com/reivers.sportsbargalashiels 29 APRIL
Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE RAILSPLITTERS: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Renowned across America for their exhilarating performances and great playing, The Railsplitters, working out of the Colorado Rockies, have made a huge impact in recent times. Playing with the kind of grace and confidence expected from their elders, they have a real depth of character and formidable talent, drawing influences from all the greats - including Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs. www.brookfield-knights.com www.facebook.com/therailsplittersbluegrass
Kazmiranda ‘Music’ Café presents ….. STEVE MORRISON (SOLD OUT!!): At Kazmiranda, Berwick-upon-Tweed. Tickets are £10. Kazmiranda = Live Music! 'Northumberland Business Award 2015 for Creative Industries winner'. For details email Brian at brian@themusicgallery.com
Borders. £5. Reivers continues to bring live entertainment every weekend to the town of Galashiels. There is a friendly packed atmosphere with people now venturing down from Edinburgh and it's surroundings. Most nights we start the live acts at 9pm, all ticket events are usually sold out by the evening itself. www.facebook.com/reivers.sportsbargalashiels SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Midlem Village Hall, The Green, Midlem, Selkirk, TD7 4QB. Southern Tenant Folk Union are the Edinburgh based string band that over a series of albums have produced a thought provoking and arresting take on roots & folk music. Through extensive touring they have seen audiences grow year on year and now consistently sell-out concert venues all over the UK and Ireland. Doors 7:30pm STFU Onstage 8pm Tickets £10 call 07813 804097 for advance NB: part of the ticket money for this show will go to the Katie McKerracher Trust Charity www.katiemckerrachertrust.co.uk www.facebook.com/SouthernTenantFolkUnion 25 MAY RURA: At Eastgate Arts Centre, Peebles. 7.30pm / £12-£14-£6 (schoolchildren). With their second album, 2015’s Despite the Dark, accompanied by extensive UK and international touring, RURA have well and truly reinforced their reputation as one of Scotland’s most powerful folk-based bands. Their exquisitely rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, Highland pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar and voice has proven a resounding hit across the board. www.rura.co.uk 18 JUNE
THE BLOW MONKEYS: At Jedburgh, Riverside Rock Festival. Following the success of The Blow Monkeys latest album the self released ‘If Not Now ,When?’ in 2015 the band are ready to spread the love and share the music out there www.facebook.com/cafekazmirandaberwickontweed "live" once again! Since they reformed in 2008 www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUK The Blow Monkeys have been recording and performing again with almost indecent haste. 13 MAY This is a chance to catch a legendary band with all four original members performing at the peak SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At The of their powers with a mix of "classic hits" and Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, TD14 brand new songs - all infused with that Reivers Bar presents ….. SOUTH OF 5HS, Doors 7:30pm STFU Onstage 8pm Tickets enigmatic simian soul. SANITY: At Reivers Bar, Galashiels, Scottish £10.50 early bird £12.50 Standard. Southern www.theblowmonkeys.com Borders. Free. Reivers continues to bring live Tenant Folk Union are the Edinburgh based entertainment every weekend to the town of string band that over a series of albums have 15-24 JULY Galashiels. There is a friendly packed produced a thought provoking and arresting take atmosphere with people now venturing down on roots & folk music. Through extensive touring Music at Paxton: At Paxton House, from Edinburgh and it's surroundings. Most they have seen audiences grow year on year and Berwickshire. Music at Paxton, a summer festival nights we start the live acts at 9pm, all ticket now consistently sell-out concert venues all over of superb international chamber music, takes events are usually sold out by the evening itself. the UK and Ireland. place in Paxton House on the banks of the River www.facebook.com/reivers.sportsbargalashiels www.facebook.com/SouthernTenantFolkUnion Tweed in the Scottish Borders. The concerts offer an intimate, friendly and relaxed 20 APRIL 14 MAY experience and take place in Paxton House’s splendid Picture Gallery. Tickets £5.00 to £25.00 JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Reivers Bar presents ….. OASIS TRIBUTE www.musicatpaxton.co.uk Peebles, Eastgate Arts Centre. 2016 will see me NIGHT: At Reivers Bar, Galashiels, Scottish celebrate 25 years as a professional musician -
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APRIL Edinburgh International Harp Festival Edinburgh 1-6 April
For four days in April this truly unique festival combines one off concerts with dynamic and exciting workshops for both adults and children. In 2016 we celebrate the best talent from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Scotland. For the past 13 years the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (Edinburgh & Lothians Branch), have been bringing the finest in Nordic and Scottish music, song and dance to enthusiastic audiences in Edinburgh. Explore our concerts, workshops and artist pages for details of this year’s festival. And you can book through the link on tickets page. On Thursday 21 April there will be a concert in Inverness at Hootanannys.
The Edinburgh International Harp Festival hosts its 35th annual celebration of the instrument with a magical series of concerts, courses and workshops. A star-studded line-up features top Scottish harpists, alongside acclaimed names from the USA and Europe, performing a rich vawww.northernstreams.org riety of music that spans traditions with outstanding creativity. With special events to celebrate the 85th anniversary of its organisers, The TradFest Edinburgh Clarsach Society, EIHF 2016 will be a festival to remember. Dùn Èideann www.harpfestival.co.uk
Edinburgh’s Youth ‘Easter’ Gaitherin Edinburgh 4-7 April
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Edinburgh 27 Apr – 8 May A vibrant twelve-day showcase of Scotland’s thriving traditional arts scene with dozens of events in the heart of Scotland’s capital, setting the city abuzz with music, song, storytelling, dance, film, crafts and more. Amongst the host of local and international talent appearing on this year’s programme are Nordic Fiddlers Bloc, Macmath: The Silent Page, Moishe’s Bagel, Dàimh, Niteworks, Gol, Nuala Kennedy Band, Talisk, Sheesham and Lotus & ‘Son and Mairi Campbell’s ‘Pulse’, along with many other songsters, storytellers and dancers to enjoy and discover.
The Easter Gaitherin is EYG’s flagship event for 9 – 18 year olds. We book Scotland’s top traditional musicians as tutors and run four days of classes in Tynecastle High School. These range from instrumental, to drama, to dance, to technical skills (check below to find out what we’re offering this year). Each day participants will take a main workshop in their first choice instruwww.facebook.com/tradfestedinburgh ment; one in their second choice (which can be something like singing, art, drama or a second instrument); and a third choice.
claimed Blues artist Aynsley Lister. The weekend boasts a cross section of music from Country Rock and Blues, Ska, Rock, Indie, Blues funk, Eclectic Americana as well as singer songwriters. www.lewishamiltonmusic.co.uk/events
Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival Oban 29 April - 1 May The Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival has developed into one of Scotland’s major cultural festivals, and takes place annually in Oban. The event has developed to include new special events and competitions, and the festival now offers over 1100 participants 125 competition classes in eleven disciplines including piping, accordion, fiddle, clarsach, piano, recorder, singing, woodwind & brass, highland dancing and choreography. www.obanfestival.org
Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Isle of Bute 29 April-2 May 2016
The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has grown spectacularly from its small beginnings to become one of Britain's most popular jazz weekends. Top-class UK and international names feature in a programme of traditional jazz music in one of Scotland's prettiest and friendliest seaside resorts. Some very well known jazz names featured on the programme over the next few years – Acker Bilk, Monty Sunshine, Martin Tay36th Shetland Folk Festival lor, Tommy Smith, Andy Sheppard, Carol Kidd, Shetland The Temperance 7, and The London Community www.eyg.org.uk 28 April -1 May Gospel Choir amongst others, and the Festival continues to attract top class UK and internaCounterflows The Festival as the UK's most northerly folk fes- tional bands in mainly the Traditional New Ortival is regarded a prestigious event for perform- leans idiom.The Festival is a great supporter of Glasgow ers, locals and visitors alike. Organised by a vol- young musicians who feature prominently in the 7-10 April untary committee (and run by an even bigger annual programme. Counterflows reaches its fifth year and I suppose pool of volunteers) the Festival prides itself in it is a big deal but really the music goes on and reaching out to even the most far flung areas of www.butejazz.com Shetland. Concerts are organised throughout the on with or without Counterflows. In saying this isles, consisting of some of the best Internaof course we are really pleased to reach this tional, British and Shetland music that the world Girvan Folk Festival milestone. A festival that celebrates marginal, Girvan has to offer. In fact, visiting artistes are reguunderground or maybe even experimental mularly dumbfounded by the quantity and quality of 29 April - 1 May sic, which are what our labels testify to, will allocal musicians that our remote isles have to ofways struggle to exist but we have made it this Concerts - Sessions - Open Stage - Competifar and are determined to keep the flame burn- fer. tions - Workshops - Children's Events - Camp ing Site : Girvan Folk Festival started in 1975, a www.shetlandfolkfestival.com time when folk music in Scotland was increashttp://counterflows.com/ ingly exploring its own roots. Concert venues, Skye Live competitions, ceilidh dance childrens events, Glenfarg Folk Feast Skye sessions for tunes and songs, Open Stage, work29-30 April shops,secure campsite. So please tell all of your Kinross friends and help to make this the biggest Girven 8-10 April A festival held on the magical Isle of Skye with Festival ever! There will be plenty of room and world class music, world class views. And preplenty of music for all to enjoy. Ran by Glenfarg Village Folk Club the festival pare to be blasted into space, the mind-blowing may be small but its stature and longevity are Public Service Broadcasting are bringing their full www.girvanfolkfestival.co.uk huge to say the least. We pride ourselves on brass section to Skye Live 2016! running a friendly event with workshops and competitions to suit all tastes, and the World faNorth Hop Aberdeen www.skyelive.scot mous Puff-a -Box competition just has to be Aberdeen seen to be believed! 30 April - 1 May Thornhill Music Festival www.glenfargfolkclub.com Dumfriesshire May Day Bank Holiday Weekend celebrations, 29 April - 1 May jam packed with craft beer, cider, gin, cocktails, Northern Streams street food, music and lots more. North Hop AbThornhill Music Festival brings a rich and diverse erdeen is returning to the Granite City for 2016, Edinburgh programme of music to the village including ac- and this time we are going BIG! Meet the brew21-24 April
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SCOTTISH MUSIC FESTIVALS Read our full festival listings @ http://musicnewsscotland.wordpress.com/festivals/ ers, discover new and exciting products from across Scotland, and soak up the festival atmos- FifeSing Collessie, Fife phere with like-minded folk! 13-15 May http://northhop.co.uk/ This unique event brings together some of Scotland's finest exponents of traditional singing for a weekend of old songs and bothy ballads in concerts and singarounds in the rural surroundings of the Fife Farm Park. The weekend also includes workshops/talks on topics related to traMoniave Folk Festival ditional song and culture. Moniaive, Dumfriesshire,
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The Moniave Folk Festival has something for everyone, Great music, Piping competitions, Southside Fringe Open stages, children’s events and concerts. Glasgow Workshops. Come along for a wonderful family 13-29 May weekend. Main artists: Martin Simpson, the Paul McKenna Band, Northern Harmony, Margaret It’s an incredibly exciting time in the Southside Bennett, Talisk actively encouraging creativity and supporting local Southside talent. The ethos of the Southwww.moniaivefolkfestival.co.uk side Fringe is very much ‘strength in numbers’ : the more facets of the community and local businesses who get involved the louder our Shuffle Down voice and the bigger the Southside’s profile will Larbert (nr Falkirk) be on the festival map. 7 May After a hugely successful debut year the Shuffle Down Festival will return to the Dobbie Hall in Larbert on 7 May. Last year the event sold out and the organisers are aiming to bring a bigger and better event to the town this year. The Charity Last year the event raised almost £5000 for MND Scotland and this year’s chosen charity is Strathcarron Hospice, a charity very close to all of the organisers. www.shuffledown.co.uk
Psychedelic Forest Disco Kelburn 7 May
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Perth Festival of the Arts Perth 19-29 May
began. Held each Fling Saturday on Dunblane's historic Drying Green, its activities have ranged from an open stage for local young musicians, fire engines, space-hopper races and fire-eating jugglers, to the annual Rotary Club race for 4,000 plastic ducks down the Allan Water. Gradually a 'Fringe Fling' has developed, featuring over the years everything from ghost walks, pub quizzes, plays from the local Drama Group, master classes in everything from fiddling or mandolins to harmony singing or bodhran, and the now-annual Thursday Jazz Night. www.dunblanefling.com
Knockengorroch World Ceilidh Kirkcudbright 26-29 May If you prefer a bigger festival in a smaller pot you are a Knockengorrocher! Join us beside the glittering Water of Deugh beneath the broad shoulders of southwest Scotland's great mountain peaks to celebrate some of the finest music from the Celtic diaspora and everywhere inbetween. The World Ceilidh melds together the most ancient roots music with the latest cutting edge sounds. This first truly backwoods upland music fest in Scotland hosts some of the best musicians and performers from across the world. All are invited to journey over hill and dale by rock and stream to our natural greenfield auditorium and to our upland stage to experience the biggest little festival this side of anywhere!
Celebrate Perth Festival's 45th birthday in Perth Concert Hall, the Festival is one of the highlights in Scotland's cultural calendar. Perth Festival of www.knockengorroch.org.uk the Arts is an annual 11 day May Festival, founded in 1972, and taking place in the City of Perth in Scotland. It is now in its 45th Year and Orkney Folk Festival is one of the oldest continuously running arts Orkney Festivals in Scotland. 26-29 May www.perthfestival.co.uk
Kelburn’s infamous season-opener – the wild and groovy feast for all the senses that is The Psychedelic Forest Disco. Once again we will feature a top line-up of acts across 2 soundsystems alongside innumerable hidden treats and surprises, quality beer, cider and cocktails, camping and of course your favourite woodland shenanigans! www.kelburngardenparty.com/other-events/
Scribblers Picnic Stirling 8 May The Scribbler’s Picnic is a charity that was set up in 2001 to raise money for five cancer charities – CHAS, Strathcarron Hospice, Maggie’s Centre, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Macmillan Cancer Care. This outdoor event is held at the Stirling Rugby Club with each year getting better and better. Four stages of music and a charity fete make it a fun day for all the family. The unique music event, which is run entirely by volunteers, will feature hundreds of musicians covering a broad array of music across the day in the grounds of Stirling Rugby Club. It run's under the tagline 'Musicians Helping the Fight Against Cancer' and is run in association with Stirling and Bridge of Allan Round Table. Thousands are expected to flock to Bridgehaugh for the event which runs from 12noon to 8pm. www.scribblerspicnic.co.uk
Once again we have some big names coming north to join in the fun in May, and from the ceilidh bands to the almost indie strand, we Dumfries & Galloway have brought together a broad mix of artists that we hope appeals to everyone’s interpretaArts Festival tion of the increasingly expansive folk genre. As Dumfries and Galloway ever, our local traditions and musicians – both 20-29 May established and emerging – will be centre stage alongside those visiting the festival. You would Our 9-day festival has taken place since 1979. be hard pushed to find another festival throughThe founding aim was to bring international per- out the country that has such a strong home formers of the highest quality to a region conrepresentation, and it is one that we are hugely taining many scattered rural communities since proud of. then this region has produced some of its own talent of international standing and we’re proud www.orkneyfolkfestival.com to also be able to present these artistes from time to time. We offer a wide range of events: music – including classical, jazz and folk, dance, theatre, literary, children’s events, plus the visual arts and films. Events take place in a range of venues throughout the region, from large to Brew at the Bog small, formal to informal, urban to rural. Inverness 3-4 June www.dgartsfestival.org.uk
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Doune & Dunblane Fling Dunblane 26-28 May
Brew at the Bog is one of Scotland's most dynamic hidden gems, championing new and unsigned artists alongside craft beer, gin, cider, whisky, rum and prosecco bars! A two-day camping festival, Brew at the Bog is held at Bogbain Farm in Inverness
Like many others, the Fling was conceived with the help of music and alcohol. It began as an idea at the Dunblane Folk Club, among a group www.brewatthebog.com of people fond of music and fun. And so in May More festival dates in our MNS 1993 the first Fling happened. Since then the FESTIVALS! supplement @ Fling has gone from strength to strength. Somehttp://bitly.com/mns-festivals-jan2016-28 where along the line the first 'Fling by the River'
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