MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 24: :: ayrshire + dumfriesshire :: scottish borders :: + 1 hour over border 24 FEBRUARY BADSTONE: At Hillbillies MCC, Mauchline Club, 8-12 Earl Grey, Mauchline. KA5 5AD. 8pm. £5. Rock, blues, soul, punk plus more. www.facebook.com/Badstone.Band 2 MARCH REBECCA LOEBE & FINDLAY NAPIER: At Catstrand Theatre, New Galloway, Castle Douglas. Findlay Napier is one of the most highly-regarded performers and creative forces on the Scottish music scene – thoroughly active and a truly energised with a heartwarming zing. In February Findlay and Rebecca are releasing an EP featuring some of their songs alongside a couple of showcases at Folk Alliance International 2018 in Kansas City, MO. Then in March they're touring across the UK... from Abriachan to Penzance. www.facebook.com/rebeccaloebe www.facebook.com/findlaynapiermusic 9 MARCH SQUARE ONE with ANDY MIDDLETON: At Catstrand, New Galloway. Award-winning Scottish quartet Square One are delighted to announce a short Scottish tour in March 2018 (including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Greenock, New Galloway and Mull) with very special guest, American saxophonist Andy Middleton, for an unmissable evening of dynamic modern jazz. Comprising some of Scotland’s finest emerging jazz musicians, Square One are known for their heavy-hitting melodic compositions and energised live performances. Whilst their music blends folk-inspired lyricism with a gritty rock edge, it is an intelligent musical rapport that makes this powerhouse of Scottish jazz talent more than the sum of all these parts. The proud recipients of the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award, administered by Help Musicians UK for emerging jazz artists, they released their debut album In Motion (October 2016) to acclaim by critics and listeners alike. Andy Middleton is one of the very top-tier saxophonists living in Europe today. Imaginative and adventurous virtuosity spans an incredibly wide breadth of expression - from fierce power to tender warmth, lyrical yet rhythmically driving, masterful and inspired. His compositions, harmonically modern and melodic yet clearly rooted in the jazz tradition, provide the perfect setting. www.squareonequartet.com www.andymiddleton.com
on the Scottish music scene – thoroughly active and a truly energised with a heart-warming zing. In February Findlay and Rebecca are releasing an EP featuring some of their songs alongside a couple of showcases at Folk Alliance International 2018 in Kansas City, MO. Then in March they're touring across the UK... from Abriachan to Penzance. www.facebook.com/rebeccaloebe www.facebook.com/findlaynapiermusic 17 MARCH Pele Anniversary Show: At The Venue, Dumfries. Following the brilliant shows on the Fireworks tour Ian and the band will play a classic 1993 Pele set featuring plenty of Sport Of Kings era songs, Fireworks tunes as well as an Amsterdam & solo favourites set. Not a night to be missed! www.amsterdam-music.com
SCOTTISH BORDERS + Berwick -Upon-Tweed Send us all your gig dates for Scottish Borders and Northumberland areas Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 11 FEBRUARY String Jam Club presents ..... BLUE ROSE CODE: At The County Hotel, 1-5 High Street, Selkirk, Scottish Borders TD7 4BZ. 7.30pm. String Jam Club is totally over the moon to be welcoming Blue Rose Code to Selkirk, one of the hottest names on the current Scottish folk scene. Edinburgh born Ross Wilson is the main man at the helm of Blue Rose Code, performing at the club in a trio format. He is part director, part sculptor, total chameleon, exceptional songwriter and performer who sculpts his band to every mood and temperament in order to create the perfect happening. Tickets £15 available from the venue by phone 01750721233. www.bluerosecode.com www.facebook.com/stringjamclub 17 FEBRUARY PONS AELIUS: At Eyemouth Hippodrome. 8pm. The Hippodrome is an arts space where people of all ages can meet to enjoy theatre, music, exhibitions, poetry and film in the picturesque fishing town of Eyemouth. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org
REBECCA LOEBE & FINDLAY 24 FEBRUARY NAPIER: At The Wee Gig, Abington. Findlay Napier is one of the most highlyBrookfield Knights presents ….. regarded performers and creative forces LINDSAY LOU AND THE FLATBELLYS:
At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Michigan songbird Lindsay Lou returns to the UK with her band and a brand new album to promote. The popular four-piece had previously taken Shetland Folk Festival and HebCeltFest by storm on previous visits and after flying in for their own (sold-out) headline show at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections in 2017, they soon became the talk of the town. The band was included in the BBC 2 TV Highlights show that was filmed at the city’s Royal Concert Hall on the opening night. www.facebook.com/lindsayloumusic www.brookfield-knights.com 10 MARCH REBECCA LOEBE & FINDLAY NAPIER: At Gin Gan House Concert, Newcastle. Findlay Napier is one of the most highly-regarded performers and creative forces on the Scottish music scene – thoroughly active and a truly energised with a heart-warming zing. In February Findlay and Rebecca are releasing an EP featuring some of their songs alongside a couple of showcases at Folk Alliance International 2018 in Kansas City, MO. Then in March they're touring across the UK... from Abriachan to Penzance. www.facebook.com/rebeccaloebe www.facebook.com/findlaynapiermusic 17 MARCH TIDELINES: At MacArts, Galashiels. Formed in 2016, Tide Lines are a phenomenal Scottish success story. While their music is heavily influenced by, and rooted in, the Highland places they grew up, they produce a highly eclectic sound. Imagine a 70’s Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street band, but with bagpipes and electronics, and you’re probably just about there! Having already established a firm fan base at home, Tide Lines have been attracting the eye of music fans in Europe and 2017 closed out with the band having played to audiences in Germany, France and Switzerland, with plans for 2018 including headline slots at HebCelt and Belladrum, several UK festivals, UK tour in autumn (TBA) www.tidelinesband.com/gigs/ 23 APRIL Väsen: At Sage, Gateshead. Widely regarded as one of the outstanding highlights of this year's Celtic Connections, Sweden's roots music ambassadors, Väsen, have just announced they will be returning to these shores for a whistle-stop tour in April. Their current album, Brewed, has been winning them even more media exposure and pulling in five star reviews in some of the biggest publications. www.vasen.se
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