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Fred Eaglesmith (pictured) plays Aberdeen on 18 March for 'Almost Blue Promotions' and Glasgow on the 19th for 'The Fallen Angels Club' - see pages 13 and 23. http://fredeaglesmith.com/ photo by Tweten’s Photography

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Tiree Music Festival: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. Sarah Cruickshank and Vicky Kilgour present a mix of music from TMF. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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4 MARCH Perthshire Amber: 10.45pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring the MACLEAN PROJECT at Perth Concert Hall. www.bbcalba.co.uk

Dundee Perth Fife Stirling Falkirk

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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 9 MARCH Tiree Music Festival: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. Sarah Cruickshank and Vicky Kilgour present a mix of music from TMF. www.bbcalba.co.uk -----------------------------------------------------

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Blas: 8.55pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring CHERISH THE carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com LADIES and MISCHA MACPHERSON. www.bbcalba.co.uk 4 MARCH Belladrum: 00.20am on BBC ALBA. 2015 Festival highlights from MANIC STREET PREACHERS. www.bbcalba.co.uk

Dreadnoughtrock presents ….. CLASH LIVI ROCKERS / E-X: At Dreadnoughtrock, King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian. EH48 1AX – only a short direct train ride from Edinburgh! Dreadnought's rock 6 MARCH nights are renowned all over Scotland and can trace its roots back to 1972, with live rock music every Pipers of Bornish: 5.55pm on BBC ALBA. A weekend. traditional tale of a boy who receives the gift of piping www.dreadnoughtrock.com from a sinister fairy. www.bbcalba.co.uk The Queen’s Hall Presents ….. TORD GUSTAVSEN

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Aberdeen + North East page 22-24

with SIMIN TANDER and JARLE VESPESTAD: At The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. 8pm, £18.50. Tord Gustavsen’s new trio project builds upon the subtle understanding of his long musical association with drummer Jarle Vespestad, introduces the entrancing German-Afghan vocalist Simin Tander, and, alongside Ceol Country: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Includes new compositions and improvisations, explores the performances from the THE JACKS, SHARON NIXON tradition of Norwegian church music in an and RON WILLIAMS. untraditional manner. www.bbcalba.co.uk www.thequeenshall.net 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

Highlands + Islands page 25-26

Ayrshire Dumfriesshire South West page 26-28

Scottish Borders page 28

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Perthshire Amber: 11.45pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring 5 MARCH DOUGIE MACLEAN and recorded at Blair Castle. www.bbcalba.co.uk THE LAST BATTLE support from MATT NORRIS & THE MOON: At The Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh. Tickets 7 MARCH £6 on the door. doors 7pm. Edinburgh's Indie Folk neer do wells The Last Battle are bowing out of the Tiree Music Festival: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Sarah game with a Farewell Show at their favourite venue Cruickshank and Vicky Kilgour present a mix of music and second home, The Wee Red Bar. They released from TMF. two albums - 2010’s ‘Heart Of The Land, Soul Of The www.bbcalba.co.uk Sea’ and 2014’s ‘Lay Your Burden Down’, playing with the likes of First Aid Kit, King Creosote, Frightened 8 MARCH Rabbit and James Yorkston along the way. Come and say goodbye and raise a glass to the end of an era.

Ceol Country: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Includes www.facebook.com/thelastbattleuk performances from HENRY SMITH and COUNTRY DREAMS, SHOOTER and THE HALEY SISTERS. Dreadnoughtrock presents ….. ERIC BELL BAND www.bbcalba.co.uk (Founding member and guitarist of Thin Lizzy): At Piping Live Shorts: 11.25pm on BBC ALBA. ROSS AINSLIE and ALI HUTTON performing at the 2011 Piping Live! festival in Glasgow. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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trace its roots back to 1972, with live rock music every weekend.

10 MARCH www.dreadnoughtrock.com TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO: At The Brunton, Musselburgh. Award winning gypsy jazz legend 7 MARCH Tim Kliphuis and his two Scottish colleagues Nigel Clark (guitar) and Roy Percy (bass), return Brookfield Knights presents ….. WOODY to The Brunton, paying homage to the great PINES: At Traverse, Edinburgh. If you’re French maestro Stéphane Grappelli. Taking his wondering where the music of Nashville troubadour Woody Pines comes from, look to the life as a starting point, they play music from the Django Reinhardt days, his years as a world streets. Ragtime, Boogie, Viper Jazz, Lighting famous star and five beautiful Grappelli Speed Folk. Full of stomp and swing, and jump and jive. It's old-time feel-good music done by a compositions, never played before on the young master who clearly understands that this international stage. All tickets are available on 0131 665 2240 or online at kind of music was always about having a great www.thebrunton.co.uk time. www.facebook.com/woodypines 11 MARCH www.brookfield-knights.com 8 MARCH HEBRIDES ENSEMBLE - Impressions of the Sea: At Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ. 6.30pm. Tickets: £14.00 (£10.00 conc. £5.00 students). Sally Beamish’s audacious reworking of Debussy’s La Mer is the centrepiece of these concerts. It’s an astounding piece of transcription that brings all the colours and textures of a full symphony orchestra to the intimacy of a piano trio. Live Streaming - why not join us online, we will be live streaming our piano trio programme from Perth Concert Hall on 7 March at 7.30pm, and we are inviting you to join us through #HebridesatHome. Invite your friends round and enjoy hearing Hebrides from the comfort of your own sofa. www.hebridesensemble.com

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ADAM STAFFORD (album launch) with ROBBIE LESIUK & special guests: At The Dissection Room, Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8late. Tickets online. Stafford is known for his intense and energetic live performances which incorporate soul-pop, post-punk and a capela experimentalism to dizzying effect. LP `Taser Revelations’ released on white Vinyl, CD and Download on Song, by Toad Records on 21 March. http://adam-stafford.tumblr.com/ www.Summerhall.co.uk

audio drama and animation to tell the thrilling tale of what happens after a passenger alights at a deserted train station in a forest. Awardwinning composer and multi-instrumentalist Vass has composed the music for the project, Campbell, who has just won Instrumentalist of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards, gives voice to Vass’s epic songs. The Dead Stations is written and directed by Charlotte Hathaway www.charlottehathaway.com Dreadnoughtrock presents ….. COLOUR TRAP & GORDONS ALIVE: At Dreadnoughtrock, King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian. EH48 1AX – only a short direct train ride from Edinburgh! Dreadnought's rock nights are renowned all over Scotland and can trace its roots back to 1972, with live rock music every weekend. www.dreadnoughtrock.com DHM Concerts presents ..... MAIRI CAMPBELL and MIKE VASS: At Edinburgh Queen’s Hall.

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STRANGEBREW: At Dreadnoughtrock, King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian. EH48 1AX – only a short direct train ride from Edinburgh!

Dreadnought's rock nights are renowned all over Scotland and can trace its roots back to 1972, MIKE VASS and MAIRI CAMPBELL 'Dead with live rock music every weekend.

Stations' tour also featuring YOANN MYLONAKIS: At Edinburgh @ Queens Hall. The www.dreadnoughtrock.com Dead Stations combines live music, recorded

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SCOCHA: At The Brunton, Musselburgh. These five Border lads first took to the stage over 20 Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. years ago, when they first embarked on the ULRICH SCHNAUSS: At Summerhall, Dreadnoughtrock presents ….. THE LEWIS music scene as a duo, Iain Scott and Davie Edinburgh. 8-late. Tickets online.

HAMILTON BAND: At Dreadnoughtrock, King Chapman (hence the name SCOCHA). Over the www.Summerhall.co.uk Street, Bathgate, West Lothian. EH48 1AX – years Scocha have grown in numbers adding only a short direct train ride from Edinburgh! electric and bass guitars and drums to the line 14 MARCH Dreadnought's rock nights are renowned all over up and giving a sometimes more up-beat drive Scotland and can trace its roots back to 1972, yet still retaining that Scottish Folk genre of GIORGIO SERCI and JONNY PHILLIPS with live rock music every weekend. ballads and well known traditional favourites. All Guitar Journey Duet: At Traverse Theatre, www.dreadnoughtrock.com tickets are available on 0131 665 2240 or online Edinburgh. Internationally acclaimed guitarists at Giorgio Serci and Jonny Phillips bring their THREE DAYS FROM RETIREMENT: At Sneaky www.thebrunton.co.uk Guitar Journey Duet to Scotland for the first Pete's, Edinburgh. Three Days From Retirement time in March. Although both players are serious (or 3DFR if you're in a rush) are gathering 24 MARCH students of the guitar and its influence around momentum, formed in 2013 in Edinburgh and the world – Serci has a particular fascination for with a couple of line-up changes since, 3DFR are The Edinburgh Blues Club presents …..

Brazilian and Cuban musical styles – they were being heard by more and more people. With a MARTIN HARLEY & DANIEL KIMBRO with keen to avoid a scholastic approach in support from NEIL WARDEN & GUS MUNRO: sound inspired by bands like Mogwai or presenting the music they put together to At The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Explosions in the Sky, their first self-titled EP illustrate the guitar’s journey.

Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at (link below to bandcamp) takes its cues from www.facebook.com/giorgiosercimusic 7.15pm. From the downhome sound of the Delta their regular jam sessions and totally blew me www.facebook.com/jonnyphillipsuk away the first time I heard it. Which is why they to contemporary blues rock riffage, the Edinburgh Blues Club showcases every shade of are here.

17 MARCH blues with its eagerly anticipated new www.twitter.com/3dfruk programme. The Edinburgh Blues Club is a THE SECOND HAND MARCHING BAND and Social Enterprise established to harness popular 19 MARCH BENNI HEMM HEMM: At Wee Red Bar, support for regular blues events in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh promoting Faults - a collaborative Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. http://edinburgh-blues.uk album between Iceland and Scotland - Benni RHYTHM MACHINE: At Summerhall, and Pete met in 2007 at one of the first SHMB Edinburgh. 8-late. Tickets online.

25 MARCH performances. Pete, Ross, Rich and Fraser from www.Summerhall.co.uk SHMB started playing in Benni’s band. At the Dreadnoughtrock presents ….. YER NANA same time Pete and Benni recorded some songs Mellow Promotions presents ..... THE (Nirvana Tribute): At Dreadnoughtrock, King together as a collaboration between the Second MANTELLS with support LOST IN Street, Bathgate, West Lothian. EH48 1AX – Hand Marching Band and Benni Hemm Hemm.

VANCOUVER and ROSS ARTHUR: At The Wee only a short direct train ride from Edinburgh!

Nine songs have been produced in Edinburgh, Tickets £5.00. Dreadnought's rock nights are Red Bar, Edinburgh. Tickets £6adv/£10 otd.

Glasgow, Fife, Cumbernauld and Reykjavik. A renowned all over Scotland and can trace its Doors 7pm. The Mantells play their first ever long project stretching over seven year, 800 roots back to 1972, with live rock music every Edinburgh show with support Lost In miles, sixteen instruments and eight singer. The Vancouver - an up and coming Indie band from weekend. album is a totally self-funded, DIY, selfwww.dreadnoughtrock.com Edinburgh, influenced by Circa Waves, Catfish recorded, self-produced, self-assembled and The Bottlemen, The Strokes, Kings of Leon production. This is no mean feat for a normal 26 MARCH and many more! And also Ross Arthur is an band but try it with 17 people in 2 countries! energetic and crowd-pleasing singer/songwriter www.facebook.com/secondhandmarchingband Dreadnoughtrock presents ….. ECHOES of and guitarist also from Edinburgh.

ROCK: At Dreadnoughtrock, King Street, www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/212767 18 MARCH Bathgate, West Lothian. EH48 1AX – only a www.mellowpromotions.com short direct train ride from Edinburgh!

The Edinburgh Blues Club presents …..

Dreadnoughtrock presents ….. HYSTERIA & Dreadnought's rock nights are renowned all over DANI WILDE with support from LINDA Scotland and can trace its roots back to 1972, TALK of THE DEVIL (Def Leppard & Ozzy JACKSON: At The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West with live rock music every weekend.

Tribute): At Dreadnoughtrock, King Street, Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors www.dreadnoughtrock.com Bathgate, West Lothian. EH48 1AX – only a open at 7.15pm. From the downhome sound of short direct train ride from Edinburgh! Tickets the Delta to contemporary blues rock riffage, the £8.00. Dreadnought's rock nights are renowned 30 MARCH Edinburgh Blues Club showcases every shade of all over Scotland and can trace its roots back to blues with its eagerly anticipated new RAB NOAKES: At Pleasance – Edinburgh. Rab is 1972, with live rock music every weekend. programme. The Edinburgh Blues Club is a hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an www.dreadnoughtrock.com Social Enterprise established to harness popular accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his

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JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Edinburgh, Queen's Hall. 2016 will see me celebrate 25 years as a professional musician 8 APRIL Holy Moly! I've just started recording a new solo Dreadnoughtrock presents ….. ALMA record, it's 13 years since my last album FIERA: At Dreadnoughtrock, King Street, Goodnight Ginger. I'm recording the album in Bathgate, West Lothian. EH48 1AX – only a our newly built recording studio & it will be 1 APRIL short direct train ride from Edinburgh! released in April 2016 on Under One Sky Dreadnoughtrock presents ….. THE JIMI Dreadnought's rock nights are renowned all over Records. To coincide with the release I will tour ANDERSON BAND: At Dreadnoughtrock, King Scotland and can trace its roots back to 1972, the UK with a brand new band, playing 23 shows Street, Bathgate, West Lothian. EH48 1AX – with live rock music every weekend. and lots of festivals throughout the summer. only a short direct train ride from Edinburgh! www.dreadnoughtrock.com There will also be a book of my tunes published Tickets £5.00. Dreadnought's rock nights are early next year featuring lots of my renowned all over Scotland and can trace its The Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. compositions from the last 25 years. roots back to 1972, with live rock music every PAUL LAMB AND THE KING SNAKES with www.johnmccusker.co.uk weekend. support from THE CHILLI DOGS: At The www.dreadnoughtrock.com Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 18 APRIL Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at 7.15pm.

2 APRIL From the downhome sound of the Delta to Brookfield Knights presents ….. contemporary blues rock riffage, the Edinburgh BRONWYNNE BRENT and THE Mellow Promotions presents ..... COLOUR Blues Club showcases every shade of blues with RAILSPLITTERS: At Traverse Theatre, ME WEDNESDAY with support from THE its eagerly anticipated new programme. The Edinburgh. Mississippi Delta songbird, TWISTETTES and JOYCE DELANEY: At Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social Enterprise Bronwynne Brent made a major Stateside Opium, 71 Cowgate, EH1 1JW. Doors 8pm. established to harness popular support for impact with the release of her stunning Deep Tickets £4 adv / £6 otd. Colour Me regular blues events in Edinburgh.

Black Water album back in 2011. When her Wednesday are a DIY feminist indie pop punk http://edinburgh-blues.uk equally-impressive follow-up, Stardust, hit the band from West London. Sisters Jo and Nicky UK in 2014, there was an instantaneous D'arc make up The Twistettes - dirty, twisted 9 APRIL collective gasp as radio presenters and writers bass sound with a hit of bebop flare and discovered this very special talent and began to thumping, driving drums. Joyce Delaney are a Dreadnoughtrock presents ….. TIGERTAILZ sing her praises here too. Bob Harris was first to DIY bubblegum punk band from Glasgow, who & LAST GREAT DREAMERS: At declare himself a fan and playing tracks on his aspire to fuse an unholy trinity of fall out boy, Dreadnoughtrock, King Street, Bathgate, West BBC Radio 2 shows repeatedly, told listeners he the spice girls and intersectional feminism and Lothian. EH48 1AX – only a short direct train thought her music was "absolutely gorgeous are mainly influenced by celibacy and revenge. ride from Edinburgh! Tickets £10 adv. really special!". Renowned across America for Tickets @ Dreadnought's rock nights are renowned all over their exhilarating performances and great www.musicglue.com/mellow-promotions Scotland and can trace its roots back to 1972, playing, The Railsplitters, working out of the www.mellowpromotions.com with live rock music every weekend.

Colorado Rockies, have made a huge impact in www.dreadnoughtrock.com recent times. Playing with the kind of grace and USED BLUES: At Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh. confidence expected from their elders, they have Free.

BELLA HARDY: At The Brunton, Musselburgh. a real depth of character and formidable talent, www.facebook.com/usedbluesglasgow 2015 was a breathless year for Bella Hardy drawing influences from all the greats - including which saw the release of her seventh solo Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs.

Dreadnoughtrock presents ….. JOLLY BOYS album, With The Dawn, to great critical acclaim. www.bronwynnebrent.com tour with NIGHTFLY: At Dreadnoughtrock, Now she heads out in the spring of 2016 for a www.facebook.com/therailsplittersbluegrass King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian. EH48 selection of special, scaled back performances. www.brookfield-knights.com 1AX – only a short direct train ride from Touring with her new With The Dawn Band, Bella Edinburgh! Tickets £5.00. Dreadnought's rock is joined by regular stage companion Anna 22 APRIL nights are renowned all over Scotland and can Massie (Blazin' Fiddles), the album's producer trace its roots back to 1972, with live rock music Ben Seal (Urban Farm Hand), Tim Lane (The DROPKICK with support from ANDY every weekend.

Hidden Orchestra) and Tom Gibbs, in a powerful TUCKER and special guests THE www.dreadnoughtrock.com and evocative collaboration of voice and fiddle, WYNNTOWN MARSHALS: At The Voodoo banjo and guitar, piano and keys, electronics Rooms, Edinburgh. The new Dropkick album, 6 APRIL and drums. This is a rare opportunity to hear ‘Balance The Light’, will be released on 25 Bella’s stunning compositions in the more March, to celebrate the release, they are playing VLADIMIR with support from THE NEW intimate setting. Tickets @ a few gigs including their first ever shows in FABIAN SOCIETY + THE DRAYNES + www.musicglue.com/bellahardy/ Germany VISIONS OF ELLIE: At Sneaky Petes, www.bellahardy.com www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic Edinburgh. Dundee band Vladimir are on a UK tour and release their fourth single I TRY on 29 12 APRIL Wide Days: At The Pleasance, Edinburgh.

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Scotland's award-winning music convention, www.facebook.com/Vladimirdundee The Night With presents ….. RED NOTE Wide Days, returns to Edinburgh on 22-23 April.

ENSEMBLE: At The Hug and Pint, 171 Great Following the success of the new format trialed 7 APRIL Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9AW. Doors in 2015, the conference and first three 7.30pm, concert 8pm. Glasgow’s newest music showcases will take place in the Pleasance DOGHOUSE ROSES with THE JOSEPH series, with a twist - The Night With… is a new venue on Friday. The Saturday - open to all PARSONS DUO: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. series of salon style concerts presenting classical professional ticket holders - will focus on A special double bill featuring Scotland's and new music in an informal environment with networking activities, including a guided coach Doghouse Roses and from the U.S.A, the Joseph performances by some of Scotland’s top tour, a special Ted-style talk, BBQ and lowParsons duo featuring Freddie Lubitz on guitar. musicians. Programmed by composer Matthew exertion sports. Early-bird passes will be Doghouse Roses celebrate the release of their Whiteside the concerts will feature an eclectic available at a discounted rate of £65 and rise to third album 'Lost is not Losing', their first in 5 mix of old and new. Opening with Red Note £80 on 15 January 2016. Moreover, a limited years. This album see's the duo's trademark performing music for solo brass, trio and number of one-day passes for Friday’s events fingerpicked guitars and vocal harmonies electronics (trumpet - Mark O’Keeffe, are available for students, emerging musicians augmented by new band member, guitarist, trombone - Simon Johnson, horn – Chris Gogh, and individuals starting out in the business, for John Alexander to create a 'boundary ignoring electronics – Timothy Cooper). This concert will £25. An under 18s ticket costs £18 and covers landscape (americana UK). There is a restless feature music by Handel, Messiaen, John Cage the conference and first three showcases. energy in the Doghouse Roses live performance, and Harvey. Two concerts, £15/Full price, £8. www.widedays.com as the band takes its folk music through the Student/Disabled/Unwaged/Senior/NMS streets of the blues and highways of the old Member, £5. Tickets on door or from website CANDI’S DOG supporting BLACKBEARD’S west, looking ahead for that next turn in the below.

TEA PARTY: At La Belle Angele, Edinburgh. road. Joseph Parsons is a prolific songwriter, www.thehugandpint.com Tyneside trio Candi's Dog specialise in acoustic who weaves traces of Emo Rock, Soul and Folk www.thenightwith.co.uk folk-pop, combining inventive structures with to create his own distinct style of Rock music. http://rednoteensemble.com/ ludicrously catchy melodies. The result is a Tickets £8 in advance from Tickets Scotland mash-up akin to the likes of Bright Eyes and the

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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

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ROMEO'S DAUGHTER: At Dreadnought, Bathgate, West Lothian. Romeo’s Daughter are one of Britain‟s finest AOR mainstream rock bands fronted by Leigh Matty, recently voted Number 5 „Lady Rock Singer of all time‟ in THREE DAYS FROM RETIREMENT: At Banshee 24 APRIL Classic Rock Magazine. Craig Joiner is the band‟s Labyrinth, Edinburgh. Three Days From guitarist, songwriter and producer. Ed Poole is Retirement (or 3DFR if you're in a rush) are ELLIOTT MORRIS: At The Wee Folk Club, gathering momentum, formed in 2013 in Edinburgh. Award winning singer/songwriter and the bass player and also co produces alongside Craig. Completing the line up is Andy Wells on Edinburgh and with a couple of line-up changes guitarist Elliott Morris is supporting one of drums. “Power and sophistication “ “Romeos since, 3DFR are being heard by more and more Canada’s hottest new acts, The Bros Landreth.

Daughter trample most of Britain‟s melodic people. With a sound inspired by bands like In November 2015, Elliott featured at Dougie rockers under foot” Kerrang Mogwai or Explosions in the Sky, their first self- MacLean’s Perthshire Amber Festival, playing titled EP (link below to bandcamp) takes its cues numerous slots, including the celebrated Dougie www.romeosdaughter.co.uk www.dreadnoughtrock.com from their regular jam sessions and totally blew MacLean and Friends concert. me away the first time I heard it. Which is why www.facebook.com/elliottmorrisguitar 10 MAY they are here. www.twitter.com/3dfruk 27 APRIL The Night With presents ….. ELECTRIC CLARINET: At The Hug and Pint, 171 Great JD KELLEHER supporting BLAIR DUNLOP: At 23 APRIL Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9AW. Doors Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. Singer, Songwriter and Actor JD Kelleher, who is known for his roles 7.30pm, concert 8pm. Glasgow’s newest music Wide Days: At The Pleasance, Edinburgh. series, with a twist - The Night With… is a new as Willie Pearse in TV mini-series 1916 The Scotland's award-winning music convention, series of salon style concerts presenting classical Wide Days, returns to Edinburgh on 22-23 April. Forgotten Seven and Breandán Mac Gearailt in Irish soap Ros na Rún has previously been at the and new music in an informal environment with Following the success of the new format trialed performances by some of Scotland’s top forefront of Ireland’s “Yes Vote” ahead of the in 2015, the conference and first three showcases will take place in the Pleasance venue Marriage Equality Referendum. Kelleher explains musicians. Programmed by composer Matthew Whiteside the concerts will feature an eclectic the rousing cover of “Love Will Tear Us Apart” on Friday. The Saturday - open to all mix of old and new. Electric Clarinet performing aimed to “Raise awareness to the need for a professional ticket holders - will focus on music for clarinet and electronics by composers positive vote for freedom”. Raise awareness it networking activities, including a guided coach including Eddie McGuire, Monty Adkins and did, and contributed to a change in the Thirtytour, a special Ted-style talk, BBQ and lowfourth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland Matthew Whiteside. Electric Clarinet, formed in exertion sports. Early-bird passes will be 2014, is a collaboration between Joanna available at a discounted rate of £65 and rise to and the legalization of same sex marriage.

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 11: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian :: glasgow + surrounding area (composer and electronics) to perform new music for clarinets with electronics. Two concerts, £15/Full price, £8. Student/Disabled/ Unwaged/Senior/NMS Member, £5. Tickets on door or from website below. http://electricclarinet.co.uk/ www.thehugandpint.com www.thenightwith.co.uk

Vive Le Différence: At Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow. 7.30pm, Tickets: £10, £7.50. Another exciting side-by-side project with new music ensemble MusicLab under the direction of the talented Leverhulme Conducting Fellows. The concert will explore great works from the last 50 years, alongside a new student commission. Conducting Fellows Andrey Rubtsov and Jiří Rožeň. RCS MusicLab, Andrey Rubtsov / Jiří Rožeň Leverhulme Conducting Fellows. Taner Kemirtlek New Work, Sawer Cat’s Eye, Berio Différences Box Office 0141 332 5057 or www.rcs.ac.uk/boxoffice www.rcs.ac.uk

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EXCHANGE: At Platform, Glasgow. EXCHANGE: the not-to-be-missed event for young Scottish musicians. Aspiring young Scotland based musicians are being urged to sign up for Exchange 2016 which returns to Platform, 14 MAY Glasgow in March - giving young people the opportunity to perform and gain a unique insight The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. KRIS into how to get ahead in the music industry.

DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT Enthusiastic musicians aged 21 and under will and EUAN BURTON plus support: At have the chance to perform their chosen genre Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh. Kris Drever of music on a live stage and receive feedback celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo 4 MARCH from industry professionals. Individuals and artist and songwriter with a brand new studio groups wishing to perform or attend Exchange album If Wishes Were Horses, released by The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. THE should register their interest now at Reveal Records on March 28th 2016, and a DREAMING SPIRES + support: At Hug & Pint, www.mfy.org.uk/exchange. supporting tour.

Glasgow, 7.30pm, £12.00. The Dreaming Spires www.fallenangelsclub.com will bring their cosmic mix of slow country ANDREW ROACHFORD: At Oran Mor, Byres http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ burners and intriguing jangling guitars to Road, Glasgow G12 8QX. 7:00pm £18.50 on Glasgow. Rated by BBC Radio Ulster’s, Ralph 0141 357 6200. Andrew Roachford is back with 21 MAY McLean as “one of the finest bands in Britain a stunning new album - ‘Encore’, set for release today,” singing brothers, Robin and Joe Bennett on February 2016. This powerfully emotive and The Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. RON have built quite a reputation and following in soulful album brilliantly showcases Andrew’s SAYER JR. & CHARLOTTE JOYCE with recent times. Current release Searching for the unique song Interpretation of some classic support from THE ANDY GUNN BAND: At The Supertruth emphasises how the duo effortlessly tracks and brings a fresh take in a way only he Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, straddle a line between the influence of roots can. The release of the ‘Encore’ album coincides Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at 7.15pm. music, classic 60s pop and their youthful love of with a UK and European tour that kicks off in From the downhome sound of the Delta to indie rock from both sides of the Atlantic. Their March in the UK and sees Andrew Roachford on contemporary blues rock riffage, the Edinburgh fondness for the distinctive harmonies in the the road - a truly unique and electrifying Blues Club showcases every shade of blues with tradition of The Everly Brothers and The Byrds is performer and artist. its eagerly anticipated new programme. The never far from the surface, either. Tickets @ www.roachford.co.uk Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social Enterprise http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.oran-mor.co.uk established to harness popular support for www.fallenangelsclub.com regular blues events in Edinburgh.

JAMES STEVENSON as part of ALARM: At O2 http://edinburgh-blues.uk EXCHANGE: At Platform, Glasgow. EXCHANGE: Academy Glasgow. Guitar legend James the not-to-be-missed event for young Scottish Stevenson has played with some of the biggest 10 JUNE musicians. Aspiring young Scotland based names in music in a career starting in the punk musicians are being urged to sign up for era. His current single is Twilight Riders, out DAVE ARCARI: At Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh.

Exchange 2016 which returns to Platform, now ahead of his tour when he plays lead guitar alt.blues troubadour Dave Arcari is a touring Glasgow in March - giving young people the for The Alarm. James has just toured California musician/songwriter whose sounds owe as much opportunity to perform and gain a unique insight in a punk rock supergroup made up of Glen to trash country, punk & rockabilly as they do into how to get ahead in the music industry.

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SINGLE BY SUNDAY: At The Classic Grand, MICHAEL GRUBBS aka WAKEY WAKEY: At Glasgow. Debut EP ‘Get Up Get Out’ is now Stereo, Glasgow. The first night of only 4 UK available on all download platforms. Capital FM’s shows, Michael returns with a sublime new

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FEROCIOUS DOG: At Stereo Cafe Bar, 2228 Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2 6PH. Tickets £11.00. Doors: 7.00pm Booking Office: 0141 222 2254. Ferocious Dog offer a full-on six-piece sound that encompasses folk infused with rock, reggae and Celtic vibrations. The combination of instruments creates a palette of sound that offers infinite variations: going in hard to get the audience up and moving, or slipping into melodic passages and dub-like fusions. www.ferociousdog.co.uk 19 MARCH

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FRED EAGLESMITH + support: At Admiral Bar, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £13.00 from Tickets GIORGIO SERCI and JONNY PHILLIPS - Scotland 0141 204 5151. Rootsy rocker Fred Eaglesmith is heading to Glasgow early in Guitar Journey Duet: At Kilbarchan 2016 for his first show in the city for three Performing Arts Centre, PA10 2JD (near Glasgow). Internationally acclaimed guitarists years. The Canadian singer/songwriter, who clocks up around 180 gigs a year on the Giorgio Serci and Jonny Phillips bring their Guitar Journey Duet to Scotland for the first road, will play The Admiral Bar on March 19.

He delivers his dazzling lyrics in a distinctive time in March. Although both players are gravel voice, often wearing outlandish serious students of the guitar and its headgear: but he never fails to thrill his fans, influence around the world – Serci has a particular fascination for Brazilian and Cuban known everywhere as “Fredheads”. Bigger name stars such as Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, musical styles – they were keen to avoid a Dar Williams and The Cowboy Junkies are scholastic approach in presenting the music among those who have recorded covers of they put together to illustrate the guitar’s journey. Doors: 7.30pm. Tickets £12.50 from his meaningful and well-crafted songs over the years. “There is never a dull moment at a 01505 706346 or @ Fred Eaglesmith show, Fred is one of Mary www.brookfield-knights.com Gauthier's favourite song writers, so that www.facebook.com/giorgiosercimusic says it all really,” said Kevin Morris, Fallen www.facebook.com/jonnyphillipsuk Angels Club director. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ 17 MARCH www.fallenangelsclub.com Celtic Music Radio presents …..

AMY RAYNER: At The Record Factory, CHRISTINE SPARKS, TOMFOOLERY, DAVY LEES AND NORRIE MCCULLOCH: At Glasgow. Amy is a singer songwriter from St. Andrews, who's relatable and honest lyrics Rutherglen United Reformed Church, blend amicably with her memorable, soaring Johnstone Drive, Rutherglen G73 2QA. CELTIC Music Radio 95FM is hosting a fund- melodies. Her recently EP 'Two Years Long' is a very personal work that centres around the raising gig to help with its move into new three stages of a relationship, beginning, studios in Glasgow. The charity station, run by a team of 30 music-loving volunteers, has middle and end, and features a fusion of genres from folk and pop to country and moved into new studio premises on Glasgow’s south side so this gig is part of the blues. Since her previous project, 'Living Room EP', Amy has been writing new continuing effort to improve output. Celtic material and performing in numerous venues Music Radio 95FM is the only community radio station in the UK dedicated to Scottish across Scotland supporting acts such as King and Irish Celtic music though it play loads of Creosote and Dave Webster of Sinderins. other genres as well. It has 80,000 listeners www.amyrayner.co.uk/ a month in the Glasgow area and thousands RAB NOAKES: At O2ABC, Glasgow. Rab is more in 180 countries worldwide via its hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is Internet stream. £10. Doors 7 p.m. show an accomplished songwriter whose songs starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets are £10 and are available via the website below or at the door reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. on the night.

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: glasgow + surrounding area evening for those new to opera, seasoned fans and everyone in-between, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as some lesser-known treats. The Scottish Opera’s trusty van will be loaded up with a piano, a handful of props and 4 singers to perform at some of the smaller or more remote venues the length and breadth of Scotland. The annual tour has been taking to the road since 1994. www.scottishopera.org.uk

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Folk Band 2012‘ at the Scots Trad Music Awards and twice nominated ‘Best Band’ at the BBC The Fallen Angels Club presents …..

Radio 2 Folk Awards; Scottish five-piece ANTHONY TONER+ support: At Admiral Bar, Breabach deliver a thrilling and unique brand of Glasgow, 7.30pm, £9.00. Tickets @ contemporary folk music that has earned them http://tickets-scotland.com/ international recognition on the world and roots www.fallenangelsclub.com music scene as one of the UK’s most dynamic and exciting bands. Breabach are delighted to announce their forthcoming fifth studio album REFUSED: At Glasgow’s Garage. Refused are an Astar (translating from Scottish Gaelic as iconic Swedish avant-punk rock band. Expect distance or journey) and extensive UK Tour. The throat-shredding tracks from the criticallyalbum will be released on the 4 March. acclaimed album Freedom, the band’s first 20 MARCH www.facebook.com/Breabach release in seventeen years following on from iconic The Shape of Punk to Come.

ADAM STAFFORD with ROBBIE LESIUK & 26 MARCH www.facebook.com/refusedband special guests: At The Hug & Pint, Glasgow.

Stafford is known for his intense and energetic SINGLE BY SUNDAY: At The Record Factory, 24 MARCH live performances which incorporate soul-pop, Glasgow (see also Indievous presents below). post-punk and a capela experimentalism to Debut EP ‘Get Up Get Out’ is now available on all dizzying effect. LP `Taser Revelations’ released THE WONDER STUFF 30th Anniversary Tour download platforms. Capital FM’s ‘One To Watch’ with very special guests THE WEDDING on white Vinyl, CD and Download on Song, by winner at SSE Scottish Music Awards.

PRESENT and support from THE LOTTERY Toad Records on 21 March. www.facebook.com/singlebysunday WINNERS: At O2 ABC Glasgow. To mark their http://adam-stafford.tumblr.com/ 30th anniversary The Wonder Stuff release their Indievous presents ….. SINGLE BY SUNDAY eighth studio album on 19 March and are touring + THE TELERMEN + BEAFETS + TAKING THREE DAYS FROM RETIREMENT: At Nice 'n in conjunction with the release. Miles Hunt: "The BERLIN: At The Record Factory, 17 Byers Road, Wonder Stuff is a live band, that's why it exists. Glasgow. 7.30pm. £5/£4 (students). Tickets on Sleazy, Glasgow. Three Days From Retirement Some people might be happy to spend months (or 3DFR if you're in a rush) are gathering door or years sitting in studios noodling around with momentum, formed in 2013 in Edinburgh and www.facebook.com/indievous with a couple of line-up changes since, 3DFR are computers, but that isn't why I got into the game. I need a regular fix of the full sensory being heard by more and more people. With a 28 MARCH overload that is a gig, there's nothing to equal sound inspired by bands like Mogwai or it."

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 16: glasgow + surrounding area audiences as well as bigger expectations with the announcement of brand new album Before a Million Universes to be released 4 March. The album draws its title from a Walt Whitman quote (""let your soul stand cool and composed before a million universes") and serves as a fist in the face of complacency, which is, equally, an apt summary of the band's fiery live show returning to European shores in spring 2016.

2 APRIL BREABACH: At Drygate, Glasgow. Voted ‘Best Live Act 2013’ & ’Best Folk Band 2012‘ at the Scots Trad Music Awards and twice nominated ‘Best Band’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards; Scottish five-piece Breabach deliver a thrilling and unique brand of contemporary folk music that has earned them international recognition on the world and roots music scene as one of the UK’s most dynamic and exciting bands. Breabach are delighted to announce their forthcoming fifth studio album Astar (translating from Scottish Gaelic as distance or journey) and extensive UK Tour. The album will be released on the 4 March. www.facebook.com/Breabach

who weaves traces of Emo Rock, Soul and Folk to create his own distinct style of Rock music.

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The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DIANA JONES: At The CCA, Glasgow, A powerful and emotional performer, 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 CHVRCHES with guests THE TWILIGHT SAD: pleased she’s agreed to come back to the city.

At The SSE Hydro, Glasgow. CHVRCHES will Tickets £13 from The CCA Box Office 0141 352 perform songs from their critically acclaimed 4900. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ second album Every Open Eye. All tickets include www.fallenangelsclub.com a charity donation. Tickets on sale at 10am 4 December £25 in Glasgow @ 13 APRIL http://gigst.rs/Chv KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS www.facebook.com/CHVRCHES ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus SIOBHAN WILSON: At Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley. Kris THE BREW: At Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow. Doors open at 7.30pm. The Brew are one of the finest, Drever celebrates his first decade as an most creative and energetically enthused classic acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a brand new studio album If Wishes Were Horses, rock bands in the UK. From Grimsby, The Brew released by Reveal Records on March 28th 2016, has gone from strength to strength since the release of their international breakthrough “The and a supporting tour. www.renfrewshireleisure.com Joker”. This award-winning trio has grown into http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ one of Europe's most potent rock acts, combining the musicianship of classic rock with ASHTON LANE: At Hug & Pint, 171 Great youthful energy and a brash, contemporary outlook. Advance tickets £10 + bf on 01472 349 Western Rd. Glasgow. Following the release of their single 'One Kiss Later' Ashton Lane are set 222 to wow music fans when they play the www.the-brew.net Country2Country festival in London's 02 on 12 + 13 March and after that you can see them in 6 APRIL Glasgow in the Hug & Pint on 13 April. The The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. An talented duo are no strangers to the country Evening with THE HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN: music scene, having played in Nashville and their At St Andrew's In The Square, Glasgow, 7.30pm, most recent album Nashville Heart was well £16.50. Tickets @ received on both sides of the Atlantic. Ashton http://tickets-scotland.com/ Lane are Esther O’Connor and Tim O’Connor with www.fallenangelsclub.com Graeme Duffin (Wet Wet Wet) occasionally joining them as guest guitarist.

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A special double bill featuring Scotland's Doghouse Roses and from the U.S.A, the Joseph Parsons duo featuring Freddie Lubitz on guitar.

Doghouse Roses celebrate the release of their third album 'Lost is not Losing', their first in 5 years. This album see's the duo's trademark fingerpicked guitars and vocal harmonies augmented by new band member, guitarist, John Alexander to create a 'boundary ignoring landscape (americana UK). There is a restless energy in the Doghouse Roses live performance, as the band takes its folk music through the streets of the blues and highways of the old west, looking ahead for that next turn in the road. Joseph Parsons is a prolific songwriter,

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. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.johnmccusker.co.uk www.fallenangelsclub.com HAWKWIND: At 02 ABC. Tickets £22.50 advance on 0141 332 2232. Space Rock Legends Hawkwind bring their psychedelic stage show to Glasgow. Founder Dave Brock is joined by longstanding band members Richard Chadwick, Mr Dibs, Tim Blake, Niall Hone and Dead Fred....the longest established Hawkwind line-up. Hawkwind were formed in 1969, originally as Hawkwind Zoo by former London busker Dave Brock, although there have been numerous line-up changes throughout the years, he remains at the helm today and is known affectionately by many of the fans as the Captain of the ship. www.hawkwind.com 17 APRIL Brookfield Knights presents …..

BRONWYNNE BRENT: At Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire (venue tbc). 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!" www.bronwynnebrent.com www.brookfield-knights.com 19 APRIL

The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DAVE ALVIN & PHIL ALVIN & THE GUILTY ONES: At The Art School Glasgow. Tickets £17 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5152. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Roots/rockers, Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin and the Guilty Ones are heading back to Glasgow in April, touring their latest acclaimed album, Lost Time. Previous album, the Grammynominated Common Ground – the Californians’ 14 APRIL first collaborative effort in 30 years and first as brothers since Dave left the Blasters in 1985 – The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. SAM focused on Big Bill Broonzy songs. But this time OUTLAW: At The Admiral Bar, Glasgow, Tickets round they reprise the music of James Brown, £12 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 and Leadbelly, Willie Dixon, Blind Boy Fuller and behind the bar in The Admiral. If Ry Cooder is a Leroy Carr, among other greats. They also cover major fan of your work then a singer/songwriter four songs by Big Joe Turner, as a tribute to the must be doing something right. Sam Outlaw blues legend they met as teens, and who from South California certainly is. The former became their friend and mentor. Their aim is to advertising professional entered the music world honour and expose these great artistes to new on two years ago and he’s hit the ground listeners. Dave and Phil are mainstays of the running with an outstanding debut release, roots/rock scene so the chance to bring them to “Angeleno”, his cosmopolitan west coast take on Glasgow again was not to be missed. Tickets @ traditional country music that he has dubbed http://tickets-scotland.com/ “SoCal country.” Tickets @ www.fallenangelsclub.com http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE RAILSPLITTERS with LAURA CORTESE & THE 15 APRIL DANCE CARDS: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. Renowned across America for their The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. JOHN exhilarating performances and great playing, McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At The Railsplitters, working out of the Colorado Glasgow, St Andrews In The Square. .30pm, Rockies, have made a huge impact in recent £16. 2016 will see me celebrate 25 years as a times. Playing with the kind of grace and professional musician - Holy Moly! I've just confidence expected from their elders, they have

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 18: glasgow + surrounding area :: fife + central + perthshire + tayside 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

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, 23 APRIL their first self-titled EP (link below to bandcamp) takes its cues from their regular jam sessions DROPKICK with support from ANDY TUCKER and totally blew me away the first time I heard and special guests THE CHINASKIS: At 13th it. Which is why they are here.

Note, Glasgow. The new Dropkick album, www.twitter.com/3dfruk ‘Balance The Light’, will be released on 25 March, to celebrate the release, they are playing 13 MAY a few gigs including their first ever shows in Germany The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. KRIS www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus support: At St Andrews in 24 APRIL the Square. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. HAYES songwriter with a brand new studio album If CARLL + support: At CCA, Glasgow, 7.30pm, Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Records £15.00. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ on March 28th 2016, and a supporting tour. www.fallenangelsclub.com Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ 27 APRIL http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ www.fallenangelsclub.com The Fallen Angels Club presents …..

RICHMOND FONTAINE plus FERNANDO: At 27 MAY The Art School, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £16.50.

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Tickets £17 from The ABC Box Office 0844 477 2000 & Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151. Doors 7pm, 7.45pm start. With her beautiful voice, peerless lyrics and sparkling live sets it’s no wonder New York-based singer/songwriter, Laura Cantrell is always a welcome visitor to Scotland. And she’s back for a seated show at the ABC1 when her 2000 debut album, Not The Tremblin’ Kind will be re-issued by city-based Spit & Polish records. Her 2013 Glasgow Americana appearance sold out well in advance, so we expect Laura’s latest visit here will attract a lot of attention. Tickets @ http://ticketsscotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com

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Think Thoughts presents ..... LOKI support from BELLA & THE BEAR + KIERAN HUGHES: At Tolbooth Stirling. The Tolbooth’s monthly singer-songwriter evening returns with grassroots political firebrand Loki.

Darren 'Loki' McGarvey is an artist with many strings to his bow. A multi-skilled, eloquent voice on modern Scotland's socio-political landscape, his work as a rapper, community arts leader, public speaker and journalist has placed him in front of TV cameras, public meetings and music industry showcase audiences. Doors 7.30pm / Tickets £6 advance, £8 on the door / Ages 14+.

Box Office 01786 274 000 or website www.tolbooth.stirling.gov.uk 5 MARCH Scottish Opera’s Opera Highlights Tour: At Markinch Town Hall, 7.30pm. Scottish Opera embarks on an 18-date tour of Scotland this February and March. A great evening for those new to opera, seasoned fans and everyone inbetween, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as some lesser-known treats. The Scottish Opera’s trusty van will be loaded up with a piano, a handful of props and 4 singers to perform at some of the smaller or more remote venues the length and breadth of Scotland. The annual tour has been taking to the road since 1994. www.scottishopera.org.uk 7 MARCH

HEBRIDES ENSEMBLE - Impressions of the Sea: At Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ. 1.00pm & 7.30pm. Tickets: £7.00 (£6.00 conc.).

3 MARCH Sally Beamish’s audacious reworking of Debussy’s La Mer is the centrepiece of these Brookfield Knights presents ….. WOODY concerts. It’s an astounding piece of PINES: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. If transcription that brings all the colours and you’re wondering where the music of Nashville troubadour Woody Pines comes from, look to the textures of a full symphony orchestra to the intimacy of a piano trio. Live Streaming - why streets. Ragtime, Boogie, Viper Jazz, Lighting not join us online, we will be live streaming our Speed Folk. Full of stomp and swing, and jump and jive. It's old-time feel-good music done by a piano trio programme from Perth Concert Hall on young master who clearly understands that this 7 March at 7.30pm, and we are inviting you to join us through #HebridesatHome. Invite your kind of music was always about having a great friends round and enjoy hearing Hebrides from time. the comfort of your own sofa. www.facebook.com/woodypines www.hebridesensemble.com www.brookfield-knights.com

JAMES STEVENSON as part of ALARM: At Perth Concert Hall. Guitar legend James 9 MAY Stevenson has played with some of the biggest names in music in a career starting in the punk JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At era. His current single is Twilight Riders, out now Paisley, Arts Centre. 2016 will see me celebrate ahead of his tour when he plays lead guitar for 25 years as a professional musician - Holy Moly!

The Alarm. James has just toured California in a I've just started recording a new solo record, it's punk rock supergroup made up of Glen Matlock 13 years since my last album Goodnight Ginger.

(Sex Pistols) Clem Burke (Blondie) and on vocals I'm recording the album in our newly built Gary Twinn (Twenty Flight Rockers). This outfit recording studio & it will be released in April is known as The International Swingers and 2016 on Under One Sky Records. To coincide they’ve just recorded their album in Dave Grohl’s with the release I will tour the UK with a brand Studio 606 in LA. James spent the majority of new band, playing 23 shows and lots of festivals 2013 and 2014 on the road with The Cult as throughout the summer. There will also be a their second guitarist. book of my tunes published early next year www.facebook.com/jamesonguitars featuring lots of my compositions from the last 25 years.

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Brookfield Knights presents ….. WOODY PINES: At Birnam Arts Centre, Perthshire. If you’re wondering where the music of Nashville

8 MARCH Scottish Opera’s Opera Highlights Tour: At Lossiemouth Town Hall, 7.30pm. Scottish Opera embarks on an 18-date tour of Scotland this February and March. A great evening for those new to opera, seasoned fans and everyone inbetween, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as some lesser-known treats. The Scottish Opera’s trusty van will be loaded up with a piano, a handful of props and 4 singers to perform at some of the smaller or more remote venues the length and breadth of Scotland. The annual tour has been taking to the road since 1994. www.scottishopera.org.uk 10 MARCH Crail Folk Club presents ..... JENNY BIDDLE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. With five albums under her belt, Australian songsmith and

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 20: fife + central + perthshire + tayside "Melbourne's Best Busker 2010-2012" Jenny Biddle will capture your heart with her intuitive lyrics, dirty blues harmonica, impressive guitar licks coupled with weird facial expressions, endearing stage banter, and a voice to melt your core. Over 20 years guitar experience, guitar players will delight in her explorations of alternate tunings. 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.jennybiddle.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 11 MARCH GIORGIO SERCI and JONNY PHILLIPS Guitar Journey Duet: At Watts, Cupar, Fife.

Internationally acclaimed guitarists Giorgio Serci and Jonny Phillips bring their Guitar Journey Duet to Scotland for the first time in March.

Although both players are serious students of the guitar and its influence around the world – Serci has a particular fascination for Brazilian and Cuban musical styles – they were keen to avoid a scholastic approach in presenting the music they put together to illustrate the guitar’s journey. www.facebook.com/giorgiosercimusic www.facebook.com/jonnyphillipsuk 13 MARCH GIORGIO SERCI and JONNY PHILLIPS Guitar Journey Duet: At Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam. Internationally acclaimed guitarists Giorgio Serci and Jonny Phillips bring their Guitar Journey Duet to Scotland for the first time in March. Although both players are serious students of the guitar and its influence around the world – Serci has a particular fascination for Brazilian and Cuban musical styles – they were keen to avoid a scholastic approach in presenting the music they put together to illustrate the guitar’s journey. www.facebook.com/giorgiosercimusic www.facebook.com/jonnyphillipsuk 15 MARCH GIORGIO SERCI and JONNY PHILLIPS Guitar Journey Duet: At Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline. Internationally acclaimed guitarists Giorgio Serci and Jonny Phillips bring their Guitar Journey Duet to Scotland for the first time in March. Although both players are serious students of the guitar and its influence around the world – Serci has a particular fascination for Brazilian and Cuban musical styles – they were keen to avoid a scholastic approach in presenting the music they put together to illustrate the guitar’s journey. www.facebook.com/giorgiosercimusic www.facebook.com/jonnyphillipsuk 17 MARCH Scottish Opera’s Opera Highlights Tour: At Victoria Hall, Dunblane, 7.30pm. Scottish Opera embarks on an 18-date tour of Scotland this February and March. A great evening for those new to opera, seasoned fans and everyone inbetween, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as some lesser-known treats. The Scottish Opera’s trusty van will be loaded up with a piano, a handful of props and 4 singers to perform at some of the smaller or more remote venues the length and breadth of Scotland. The annual tour has been taking to the road since 1994. www.scottishopera.org.uk

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 Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS was "absolutely gorgeous - really special!"

NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk www.bronwynnebrent.com Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit www.brookfield-knights.com all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come Crail Folk Club presents ..... NORTH SEA along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During GAS: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. One of Singers' nights they feature local singers and Scotland’s most popular folk bands. Multi musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to instrumentalists with tremendous three part make music then just come along and tap your harmonies. 15 albums on they must be doing feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. something right! Their last visit to the club was a www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub sellout so come early. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, BELLA HARDY: At The Tolbooth, Stirling. 2015 they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners was a breathless year for Bella Hardy which saw and those that just want to come along and the release of her seventh solo album, With The listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' Dawn, to great critical acclaim. Now she heads nights they feature local singers and musicians. out in the spring of 2016 for a selection of All are welcome. If you don’t want to make special, scaled back performances. Touring with music then just come along and tap your feet. her new With The Dawn Band, Bella is joined by For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. regular stage companion Anna Massie (Blazin' www.northseagas.co.uk Fiddles), the album's producer Ben Seal (Urban www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub Farm Hand), Tim Lane (The Hidden Orchestra) and Tom Gibbs, in a powerful and evocative 21 APRIL collaboration of voice and fiddle, banjo and guitar, piano and keys, electronics and drums.

Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE This is a rare opportunity to hear Bella’s RAILSPLITTERS: At The Tolbooth, Stirling. stunning compositions in the more intimate Renowned across America for their exhilarating setting. Tickets @ performances and great playing, The www.musicglue.com/bellahardy/ Railsplitters, working out of the Colorado www.bellahardy.com Rockies, have made a huge impact in recent times. Playing with the kind of grace and 25 MARCH confidence expected from their elders, they have a real depth of character and formidable talent, Knock Castle Jazz Nights with IAN MILLER drawing influences from all the greats - including AND DOMINIC SPENCER: At Knock Castle Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs.

Hotel, Drummond Terrace, Crieff, PH7 4AN. www.brookfield-knights.com 8pm, £10 on 01764 650088. Knock Castle Hotel www.facebook.com/therailsplittersbluegrass in Crieff is launching a new musical night that starts this month. Saxophone and piano jazz DROPKICK with support from ANDY duo, Ian Miller and Dominic Spencer will perform TUCKER: At Clark’s, Dundee. The new Dropkick an evening of live melodic jazz in the hotel’s album, ‘Balance The Light’, will be released on relaxing atmosphere. The monthly concerts will 25 March, to celebrate the release, they are consist of a new repertoire of jazz standards playing a few gigs including their first ever from The Great American Songbook as well as shows in Germany original compositions www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic www.knockcastle.com 23 APRIL 6 APRIL Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE DOGHOUSE ROSES with THE JOSEPH RAILSPLITTERS: At Letham Village Hall, Fife.

PARSONS DUO: At Dundee Acoustic Club, The Renowned across America for their exhilarating Newport, 1 High street, Dundee. A special performances and great playing, The double bill featuring Scotland's Doghouse Roses Railsplitters, working out of the Colorado and from the U.S.A, the Joseph Parsons duo Rockies, have made a huge impact in recent featuring Freddie Lubitz on guitar. Doghouse times. Playing with the kind of grace and Roses celebrate the release of their third album confidence expected from their elders, they have 'Lost is not Losing', their first in 5 years. This a real depth of character and formidable talent, album see's the duo's trademark fingerpicked drawing influences from all the greats - including guitars and vocal harmonies augmented by new Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs. band member, guitarist, John Alexander to www.brookfield-knights.com create a 'boundary ignoring landscape www.facebook.com/therailsplittersbluegrass (americana UK). There is a restless energy in the Doghouse Roses live performance, as the band 26 APRIL takes its folk music through the streets of the blues and highways of the old west, looking MAIREARAD AND ANNA: At Perth Folk Club, ahead for that next turn in the road. Joseph Perth. After the stunning success of their Parsons is a prolific songwriter, who weaves November tour, two of Scotland’s most revered traces of Emo Rock, Soul and Folk to create his multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and own distinct style of Rock music.

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BRONWYNNE BRENT: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. 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

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 Albert Hall. A singer, musician extraordinaire and songwriter from California Dave has nine albums to his credit. Starbucks is known for a lot of things – music is one of the better ones. Dave’s fabulous song ‘Descartes in Amsterdam ‘ is on their 2015 US and Canada playlist. This show is

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 22: fife + central + perthshire + tayside :: aberdeen + north east a must. 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.davenach.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 29 APRIL 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

combination of traditional melodies, driving rhythmic accompaniment, and rich vocals that make their performances unforgettable – but you already knew that. Sure to be a sell out.

Advance tickets are on sale NOW. See weblink below. 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.tannahillweavers.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 27 MAY

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 7 MAY consist of a new repertoire of jazz standards from The Great American Songbook as well as JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At original compositions Stirling, Tolbooth. 2016 will see me celebrate 25 www.knockcastle.com 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 Send us all your gig dates for new band, playing 23 shows and lots of festivals Aberdeenshire and the north east throughout the summer. There will also be a area book of my tunes published early next year featuring lots of my compositions from the last Email them to Carol 25 years. carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com www.johnmccusker.co.uk

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10 MAY 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 12 MAY 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 26 MAY Crail Folk Club presents ..... TANNAHILL WEAVERS: At Community Hall in Crail, Fife.

Advance tickets are on sale at £10 on 01333 450572. The Tannahills have turned their acoustic excitement loose on audiences to electrifying effect. They have that unique

Boogie, Viper Jazz, Lighting Speed Folk. Full of stomp and swing, and jump and jive. It's oldtime feel-good music done by a young master who clearly understands that this kind of music was always about having a great time. www.facebook.com/woodypines www.brookfield-knights.com MIKE VASS and MAIRI CAMPBELL 'Dead Stations' tour: At Banchory @ Woodend Barn.

The Dead Stations combines live music, recorded audio drama and animation to tell the thrilling tale of what happens after a passenger alights at a deserted train station in a forest. Awardwinning composer and multi-instrumentalist Vass has composed the music for the project, Campbell, who has just won Instrumentalist of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards, gives voice to Vass’s epic songs. The Dead Stations is written and directed by Charlotte Hathaway www.charlottehathaway.com National Music School: At the Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 5pm. The national music school based at Aberdeen’s Dyce Academy, Aberdeen City Music School present a concert by talented musicians. Tickets on 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 6 MARCH ANDREW ROACHFORD: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, 5 West North Street, Aberdeen AB24 5AT 7:30pm £15. Andrew Roachford is back with a stunning new album - ‘Encore’, set for release on February 2016. This powerfully emotive and soulful album brilliantly showcases Andrew’s unique song Interpretation of some classic tracks and brings a fresh take in a way only he can.

The release of the ‘Encore’ album coincides with a UK and European tour that kicks off in March in the UK and sees Andrew Roachford on the road a truly unique and electrifying performer and artist. Tickets on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.roachford.co.uk

SABATON and ALESTORM, with guests 7 MARCH BLOODHOUND: At the Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 6.30pm. Tickets on 01224 641122 or @ SCOTT BRADLEE: At the Music Hall, Aberdeen, www.aberdeenperformingarts.com doors at 7pm. YouTube hits Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox. Tickets on 01224 641122 3 MARCH or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com THE CULT: At the Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Triple G Music present hard rock band 8 MARCH The Cult, who gained a dedicated following in the UK in the mid-1980s with singles such as She JASON DONOVAN: At the Music Hall, Sells Sanctuary, before breaking mainstream in Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Star of stage and the US in the late 1980s. Tickets on 01224 screen, Jason Donovan returns to his roots for a 641122 or @ solo tour of his debut five-times platinum 1989 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com album Ten Good Reasons and Greatest Hits.

Tickets on 01224 641122 or @ Scottish Opera’s Opera Highlights Tour: At www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Cove Burgh Hall, 7.30pm. Scottish Opera embarks on an 18-date tour of Scotland this 9 MARCH February and March. A great evening for those new to opera, seasoned fans and everyone inEMMA POLLOCK: At Lemon Tree Lounge between, Opera Highlights features music from (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors some of the world’s most popular operas, as well at 7.30pm. Co-founder of Chemikal as some lesser-known treats. The Scottish Underground, Emma Pollock promotes her new Opera’s trusty van will be loaded up with a solo album In Search of Harpfield. Tickets on piano, a handful of props and 4 singers to 01224 641122 or @ perform at some of the smaller or more remote www.aberdeenperformingarts.com venues the length and breadth of Scotland. The annual tour has been taking to the road since 10 MARCH 1994. www.scottishopera.org.uk GIORGIO SERCI and JONNY PHILLIPS Guitar Journey Duet: At The Blue Lamp, 5 MARCH Aberdeen. Internationally acclaimed guitarists Giorgio Serci and Jonny Phillips bring their Guitar Brookfield Knights presents ….. WOODY Journey Duet to Scotland for the first time in PINES: At Glenbuchat Hall, Strathdon, March. Although both players are serious Aberdeenshire. If you’re wondering where the students of the guitar and its influence around music of Nashville troubadour Woody Pines the world – Serci has a particular fascination for comes from, look to the streets. Ragtime,

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 23: aberdeen + north east :: highlands + west coast + argyll Brazilian and Cuban musical styles – they were keen to avoid a scholastic approach in presenting the music they put together to illustrate the guitar’s journey. www.facebook.com/giorgiosercimusic www.facebook.com/jonnyphillipsuk Scottish Opera’s Opera Highlights Tour: At Midmar Village Hall, 7.30pm. Scottish Opera embarks on an 18-date tour of Scotland this February and March. A great evening for those new to opera, seasoned fans and everyone inbetween, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as some lesser-known treats. The Scottish Opera’s trusty van will be loaded up with a piano, a handful of props and 4 singers to perform at some of the smaller or more remote venues the length and breadth of Scotland. The annual tour has been taking to the road since 1994. www.scottishopera.org.uk

Orchestra perform Brahms Symphony No4, as well as Widmann’s Ikarische Klage Scottish Premier and Schumann’s Violin Concerto. Tickets on 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

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FEROCIOUS DOG: At Krakatoa, 2 Trinity Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5AA. Tickets £11.25 Doors, 8pm. Booking Office: 01244 587602. Ferocious Dog offer a full-on six-piece sound that encompasses folk infused with rock, reggae and Celtic vibrations. The combination of instruments creates a palette of sound that offers infinite variations: going in hard to get the audience up and moving, or slipping into melodic passages and dub-like fusions. www.ferociousdog.co.uk

The Beautiful South’s PAUL HEATON and JACQUI ABBOTT: At the Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. The Beautiful South’s Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, who recorded their first album together What Have We Become? in 2014. Tickets on 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 18 MARCH

Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. FRED EAGLESMITH: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen.

8pm. Eaglesmith is a veteran of the music industry and at the same time is about as far away from actually participating in today’s music industry as one could be. Never operating within 11 MARCH anyone’s boundaries, he continues to set the BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: At standard for independent artists everywhere.

While blazing his own often colourful path he the Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. has avoided most of the traps and pitfalls of his British pianist and Mozart specialist Christian Blackshaw joins conductor Donald Runnicles and peers, his career reads like a manual on how to succeed in music today without trying to fit into the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, with a the traditional business models. programme which includes works by Debussy, www.almostbluepromotions.com Mozart and Beethoven. Tickets on 01224 641122 or @ 19 MARCH www.aberdeenperformingarts.com BREABACH: At The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, 7.30pm. Voted ‘Best Live Act 2013’ & ’Best Folk Scottish Opera’s Opera Highlights Tour: At Band 2012‘ at the Scots Trad Music Awards and twice nominated ‘Best Band’ at the BBC Radio 2 Victoria Hall, Braemar, 7.30pm. Scottish Opera Folk Awards; Scottish five-piece Breabach embarks on an 18-date tour of Scotland this deliver a thrilling and unique brand of February and March. A great evening for those contemporary folk music that has earned them new to opera, seasoned fans and everyone inbetween, Opera Highlights features music from international recognition on the world and roots some of the world’s most popular operas, as well music scene as one of the UK’s most dynamic and exciting bands. Breabach are delighted to as some lesser-known treats. The Scottish announce their forthcoming fifth studio album Opera’s trusty van will be loaded up with a Astar (translating from Scottish Gaelic as piano, a handful of props and 4 singers to perform at some of the smaller or more remote distance or journey) and extensive UK Tour. The venues the length and breadth of Scotland. The album will be released on the 4 March. Tickets on 01224 641122 or @ annual tour has been taking to the road since www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 1994. www.facebook.com/Breabach www.scottishopera.org.uk 12 MARCH

BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: At the Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. With Russian-born violinist Alina Ibragimova and conductor Robin Ticciati, Scottish Chamber

ADAM STAFFORD with ROBBIE LESIUK & special guests: At Aberdeen (venue tbc).

Stafford is known for his intense and energetic live performances which incorporate soul-pop,

NICOLA BENEDETTI joins ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA: At the Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. The nation’s favourite violinist Nicola Benedetti joins Royal Scottish National Orchestra to perform Szymanowski’s Violin Concerto No2, in a programme which also includes Borodin’s Overture to Prince Igor and Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique. Tickets on 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 20 MARCH Aberdeen Music Centre’s Spring Concerts: At the Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 1pm AND 7pm. Featuring local young talent. Tickets on 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 21 MARCH LULU: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Back with another fantastic tour, the Grammy-nominated Lulu, performing hits from her 50-year career, including To Sir With Love, The Man Who Sold the World, Relight My Fire and Shout. Tickets on 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 22 MARCH ABERDEEN CHORAL SOCIETY: At the Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Aberdeen Choral Society, with the Grampian Sinfonietta and the Aberdeen University Choral Society to celebrate its 70th season with a gala performance of Mendelssohn’s monumental oratorio Elijah. Tickets on 01224 641122 or @

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DOGHOUSE ROSES with THE JOSEPH PARSONS DUO: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. A 23 MARCH special double bill featuring Scotland's Doghouse Roses and from the U.S.A, the Joseph Parsons Aberdeen Music Centre’s Spring Concert: At duo featuring Freddie Lubitz on guitar. Doghouse the Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. With Roses celebrate the release of their third album an entertaining night of music played by local 'Lost is not Losing', their first in 5 years. This talent. Tickets on 01224 641122 or @ album see's the duo's trademark fingerpicked www.aberdeenperformingarts.com guitars and vocal harmonies augmented by new band member, guitarist, John Alexander to 25 MARCH create a 'boundary ignoring landscape (americana UK). There is a restless energy in the BELLA HARDY: At The Black Abbot – Montrose Doghouse Roses live performance, as the band Folk Club. 2015 was a breathless year for Bella takes its folk music through the streets of the Hardy which saw the release of her seventh solo blues and highways of the old west, looking album, With The Dawn, to great critical acclaim. ahead for that next turn in the road. Joseph Now she heads out in the spring of 2016 for a Parsons is a prolific songwriter, who weaves selection of special, scaled back performances. traces of Emo Rock, Soul and Folk to create his Touring with her new With The Dawn Band, Bella own distinct style of Rock music. Tickets @ is joined by regular stage companion Anna www.musicglue.com/yellowroom-music Massie (Blazin' Fiddles), the album's producer www.facebook.com/jpbofficial Ben Seal (Urban Farm Hand), Tim Lane (The www.facebook.com/doghouseroses Hidden Orchestra) and Tom Gibbs, in a powerful and evocative collaboration of voice and fiddle, 10 APRIL banjo and guitar, piano and keys, electronics and drums. This is a rare opportunity to hear Almost Blue Promotions Presents …..

Bella’s stunning compositions in the more DANNI NICHOLLS + support COLIN CLYNE: intimate setting. Tickets @ At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. www.musicglue.com/bellahardy/ From a young age, Danni Nicholls was soaking www.bellahardy.com up American folk, country and rock n roll music from her Grandmother’s record collection in her 26 MARCH small home town of Bedford. When she inherited her Uncle Heathcliff’s 1963 Burns London SHOWADDYWADDY: At Lemon Tree Lounge, Shortscale Jazz guitar (rumoured to have West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. belonged to Billy Fury!) aged 16, all those Long-established as Europe’s most successful influences came pouring back out in the form of exponents of retro-inspired rock & roll, her own original material and has been flowing Showaddywaddy. Tickets on 01224 641122 or @ ever since. With performances guaranteed to www.aberdeenperformingarts.com melt your heart into the soles of your cowboy boots, her passionate delivery, powerful, velvet 27 MARCH voice and charmingly engaging between-song banter compel you to fall under her spell. A BIS with support HJEARTS AND BRATAKUS: native of Stonehaven, Colin Clyne now divides At Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, his time between his homeland and Southern Aberdeen, doors at 8.30pm. Celebrating 20 California, with a sizeable following in each. In years since their formation, Glasgow trio bis, August 2012, Clyne attended The San Diego promoting their double cd collection featuring Music Awards in California, where he was music from the last two decades. Tickets on crowned as the 'Best Acoustic Act'. Remarkably, 01224 641122 or @ Clyne also won this award in 2011. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.AlmostBluePromotions.com 31 MARCH AIDAN O’ROURKE and JASON SINGH present CONNECT:ED: At the Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. As part of the Music Hall’s Lights Oot programme, Aberdeen Performing Arts associate artists Aidan O’Rourke and Jason Singh present CONNECT:ED, a concert featuring many of the local musicians from communities around the North-east they have been working with. Tickets on 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Freshly Squeezed series with BROKEN RIVERS, plus HYPOCHRISTMUTREEFUZZ, NICKY AIKEN and CRAIG JOHN DAVIDSON: At Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Freshly Squeezed series, upand-coming Americana band from Aberdeen, Broken Rivers, plus Hypochristmutreefuzz, Nicky Aiken and Craig John Davidson. Tickets on 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 8 APRIL VLADIMIR with WINACHI TRIBE, 808 STATE DJS, ALTERN8: At Aberdeen Tunnels.

Dundee band Vladimir are on a UK tour and release their fourth single I TRY on 29 April. www.facebook.com/Vladimirdundee 9 APRIL

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 30 APRIL THE BLOW MONKEYS: At Montrose Town Hall.

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 "live" once again! Since they reformed in 2008 The Blow Monkeys have been recording and performing again with almost indecent haste. This is a chance to catch a legendary band with all four original members performing at the peak of their powers with a mix of "classic hits" and brand new songs - all infused with that enigmatic simian soul. www.theblowmonkeys.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/ 28 MAY

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DANIEL ROMANO with support KACY & CLAYTON: At The Tunnels, Aberdeen. Doors 7.00pm. Daniel Romano’s fifth LP “Mosey” will be released in late spring through New West Records. The upcoming album is named after how he describes his own music. “Mosey music is a study in contrasts. There’s glitz and grit, reveling and wallowing, wretchedness and showmanship. Mosey music’s pioneers wore their battered hearts on sequined sleeves. From Bakersfield to Galveston, the legends traded 17 APRIL their tragicomic highs and lows for gold records JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At and white Cadillacs. But that was then; the days of Buckaroos, Nudie Suits and various Hanks are Banchory, Woodend Barn. 2016 will see me over, save for the museum displays. To quote a celebrate 25 years as a professional musician Holy Moly! I've just started recording a new solo George Jones title track, “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?” On this tour Daniel Romano has invited record, it's 13 years since my last album Kacy & Clayton to open up for him and his Goodnight Ginger. I'm recording the album in band. A duo from the wood mountain uplands of our newly built recording studio & it will be Southern Saskatchewan that gently melts British released in April 2016 on Under One Sky and North American folk tradition together and Records. To coincide with the release I will tour the UK with a brand new band, playing 23 shows create something timeless and captivating. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com and lots of festivals throughout the summer.

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Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. www.johnmccusker.co.uk CAHALEN MORRIOSON & ELI WEST: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 8pm. Cahalen Morrison & 23 APRIL Eli West are, simply put, two of the most innovative and subtle roots musicians today.

MAIREARAD AND ANNA: At Finzean Hall, Their music draws from old folk sources, but it Banchory. After the stunning success of their November tour, two of Scotland’s most revered sounds vibrantly alive. Cahalen Morrison writes songs that sound like a Cormac McCarthy novel: multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie follow up their critically acclaimed, simple, beautifully crafted, and seemingly formed from raw natural elements. Eli West third album, ‘Best Day’, with another tour!! brings jagged, angular arrangements based in www.mairearadandanna.com bluegrass and old-time, but refracted through a 21st century lens.

24 APRIL www.almostbluepromotions.com Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE RAILSPLITTERS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen.

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Netsounds Presents ….. MICHAEL CASSIDY and DR. WOOK: At The Market Bar, Inverness.

Free entry and the music starts at 10pm. Michael will be performing with his full band in Inverness (a long overdue treat!) and opening up the night will be Dr. Wook who may well be treating us to new songs from his anticipated debut album. www.facebook.com/netsounds 17 MARCH

ADAM STAFFORD with ROBBIE LESIUK & special guests: At Mad Hatters, Inverness.

Stafford is known for his intense and energetic live performances which incorporate soul-pop, JAMES STEVENSON as part of ALARM: At post-punk and a capela experimentalism to Ironworks, Inverness. Guitar legend James dizzying effect. LP `Taser Revelations’ released Stevenson has played with some of the biggest on white Vinyl, CD and Download on Song, by names in music in a career starting in the punk era. His current single is Twilight Riders, out now Toad Records on 21 March. http://adam-stafford.tumblr.com/ ahead of his tour when he plays lead guitar for The Alarm. James has just toured California in a 18 MARCH punk rock supergroup made up of Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols) Clem Burke (Blondie) and on vocals ADAM STAFFORD with ROBBIE LESIUK & Gary Twinn (Twenty Flight Rockers). This outfit special guests: At The Old Bridge Inn, is known as The International Swingers and they’ve just recorded their album in Dave Grohl’s Aviemore. Stafford is known for his intense and energetic live performances which incorporate Studio 606 in LA. James spent the majority of soul-pop, post-punk and a capela 2013 and 2014 on the road with The Cult as experimentalism to dizzying effect. LP `Taser their second guitarist.

Revelations’ released on white Vinyl, CD and www.facebook.com/jamesonguitars Download on Song, by Toad Records on 21 March.

6 MARCH http://adam-stafford.tumblr.com/ MIKE VASS and MAIRI CAMPBELL 'Dead 20 APRIL Stations' tour: At Drumnadrochit @ Glenurqhart Public Hall. The Dead Stations combines live music, recorded audio drama and MAIREARAD AND ANNA: At Plockton High School, Plockton. After the stunning success of animation to tell the thrilling tale of what happens after a passenger alights at a deserted their November tour, two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green train station in a forest. Award-winning and Anna Massie follow up their critically composer and multi-instrumentalist Vass has acclaimed, third album, ‘Best Day’, with another composed the music for the project, Campbell, who has just won Instrumentalist of the Year at tour!! www.mairearadandanna.com the Scots Trad Music Awards, gives voice to Vass’s epic songs. The Dead Stations is written 21 APRIL and directed by Charlotte Hathaway www.charlottehathaway.com MAIREARAD AND ANNA: At Eden Court Theatre, Inverness. After the stunning success of 8 MARCH their November tour, two of Scotland’s most 4 MARCH

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 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 Capercaillie – who will be returning to their home town with a host of special guests. Joining them will be multi-award winning Irish group We Banjo 3 who will visit Argyll as part of their world tour. Skerryvore will be joined by special guests Blair Douglas and former Silencers frontman JJ Gilmour as they return to the scene of their special Decade concert last May. www.obanlive.com 14 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 Capercaillie – who will be returning to their home town with a host of special guests. Joining them will be multi-award winning Irish group We Banjo 3 who will visit Argyll as part of their world

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their exhilarating performances and great playing, The Railsplitters, working out of the 27 MARCH Colorado Rockies, have made a huge impact in recent times. Playing with the kind of grace and Atlantic Edge Music Services presents ….. confidence expected from their elders, they have The Songs of Hank Williams featuring DEAN a real depth of character and formidable talent, OWENS: At Mareel, Lerwick, Shetland. Early drawing influences from all the greats - including time - 3pm. Settin’ the Woods on Fire with Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs.

SHEILA HENDERSON, BRIAN NICHOLSON, www.brookfield-knights.com BRYAN GEAR, MAY, MACKIE & RHONDA, ARTHUR www.facebook.com/therailsplittersbluegrass NICHOLSON, BIG ROBBIE CUMMING, KANSA, DODO ELPHINSTONE plus more to be 17 APRIL Send us all your gig dates announced. Tickets £15/£13 conc. Available from link below or 01595 745 555 Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE for all of the Scottish islands www.shetlandboxoffice.org RAILSPLITTERS: At Harbour Arts Centre, Email them to Carol Irvine. Renowned across America for their TRUNK MONKEY: At Pierhead Tavern , exhilarating performances and great playing, carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Lamlash, Arran. 9pm, free entry.

The Railsplitters, working out of the Colorado www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk Rockies, have made a huge impact in recent Isle of Bute …. times. Playing with the kind of grace and Transclyde Music is a group of like minded confidence expected from their elders, they have people on the Isle of Bute whose aims are to a real depth of character and formidable talent, promote live music on the island. For their latest drawing influences from all the greats - including gig news go to ….

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MIKE VASS and MAIRI CAMPBELL 'Dead Stations' tour: At Skye @ SEALL Sabhal Mor Ostaig. The Dead Stations combines live music, recorded audio drama and animation to tell the thrilling tale of what happens after a passenger alights at a deserted train station in a forest.

Award-winning composer and multiinstrumentalist Vass has composed the music for the project, Campbell, who has just won Instrumentalist of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards, gives voice to Vass’s epic songs.

The Dead Stations is written and directed by Charlotte Hathaway www.charlottehathaway.com

Send us all your gig dates for Dumfriesshire, South West and Cumbria areas Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 4 MARCH USED BLUES: At Bar 51, The Vennel, Stewarton. 8:30pm. Free. www.facebook.com/usedbluesglasgow

20 APRIL Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE RAILSPLITTERS: At Buccleuch Centre, Langholm. 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

HEBRIDES ENSEMBLE - Impressions of the Sea: At The CatStrand, High Street, New Galloway, DG7 3RN, 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 BIG BLACK TAXI: At Pierhead Tavern , (£10.00 conc.). Sally Beamish’s audacious Lamlash, Arran. 9pm, free entry. reworking of Debussy’s La Mer is the centrepiece www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk of these concerts. It’s an astounding piece of transcription that brings all the colours and 12 MARCH Send us all your gig dates for textures of a full symphony orchestra to the Scottish Borders and intimacy of a piano trio. Live Streaming - why THE LIFT SHAFT INCIDENT: At Pierhead not join us online, we will be live streaming our Northumberland areas Tavern , Lamlash, Arran. 9pm, free entry. piano trio programme from Perth Concert Hall on www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk Email them to Carol 7 March at 7.30pm, and we are inviting you to join us through #HebridesatHome.

Invite your carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 19 MARCH friends round and enjoy hearing Hebrides from 2 MARCH THE HAT: At Pierhead Tavern , Lamlash, Arran. the comfort of your own sofa. www.hebridesensemble.com 9pm, free entry.

BREABACH: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 6 MARCH Voted ‘Best Live Act 2013’ & ’Best Folk Band 2012‘ at the Scots Trad Music Awards and twice 25 MARCH Brookfield Knights presents ….. WOODY nominated ‘Best Band’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk PINES: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. If you’re Awards; Scottish five-piece Breabach deliver a Atlantic Edge Music Services presents ….. thrilling and unique brand of contemporary folk The Songs of Hank Williams featuring DEAN wondering where the music of Nashville troubadour Woody Pines comes from, look to the music that has earned them international OWENS: At Mid Yell Hall, Shetland. 7pm. Settin’ streets.

Ragtime, Boogie, Viper Jazz, Lighting recognition on the world and roots music scene the Woods on Fire with SHEILA HENDERSON, Speed Folk.

Full of stomp and swing, and jump as one of the UK’s most dynamic and exciting BRIAN NICHOLSON, BRYAN GEAR, MAY, MACKIE and jive.

It's old-time feel-good music done by a bands. Breabach are delighted to announce their & RHONDA, ARTHUR NICHOLSON, BIG ROBBIE young master who clearly understands that this forthcoming fifth studio album Astar (translating CUMMING, KANSA, DODO ELPHINSTONE plus kind of music was always about having a great from Scottish Gaelic as distance or journey) and more to be announced. Tickets £15/£13 conc. time. extensive UK Tour. The album will be released Available from link below or 01595 745 555 www.facebook.com/woodypines on the 4 March. www.shetlandboxoffice.org www.brookfield-knights.com www.facebook.com/Breabach 26 MARCH 12 MARCH 4 MARCH Atlantic Edge Music Services presents …..

Reivers Bar presents ….. MILESTONE: At The Songs of Hank Williams featuring DEAN IAN PROWSE with full AMSTERDAM band show: At The Venue, Dumfries. Merseyside hero Reivers Bar, Galashiels, Scottish Borders. Free OWENS: (SOLD OUT) At Mareel, Lerwick, Ian Prowse and his band Amsterdam.

Entry. Reivers continues to bring live Shetland. 7pm. Settin’ the Woods on Fire with http://amsterdam-music.com/live/ entertainment every weekend to the town of SHEILA HENDERSON, BRIAN NICHOLSON, Galashiels. There is a friendly packed BRYAN GEAR, MAY, MACKIE & RHONDA, ARTHUR 16 APRIL atmosphere with people now venturing down NICHOLSON, BIG ROBBIE CUMMING, KANSA, from Edinburgh and it's surroundings. Most DODO ELPHINSTONE plus more to be Brookfield Knights presents …..

THE nights we start the live acts at 9pm, all ticket announced. Tickets £15/£13 conc. Available from RAILSPLITTERS: At The CatStrand Arts Centre, events are usually sold out by the evening itself. link below or 01595 745 555 New Galloway. Renowned across America for www.facebook.com/reivers.sportsbargalashiels 5 MARCH

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 28: scottish borders : + just over BELLA HARDY: At Eastgate Arts Centre, Peebles. 2015 was a breathless year for Bella Hardy which saw the release of her seventh solo Reivers Bar presents ….. GERRY JABLONSKI album, With The Dawn, to great critical acclaim.

(Blues Band): At Reivers Bar, Galashiels, Now she heads out in the spring of 2016 for a Scottish Borders. £5. Reivers continues to bring selection of special, scaled back performances. live entertainment every weekend to the town of Touring with her new With The Dawn Band, Bella Galashiels. There is a friendly packed is joined by regular stage companion Anna atmosphere with people now venturing down Massie (Blazin' Fiddles), the album's producer from Edinburgh and it's surroundings. Most Ben Seal (Urban Farm Hand), Tim Lane (The nights we start the live acts at 9pm, all ticket Hidden Orchestra) and Tom Gibbs, in a powerful events are usually sold out by the evening itself. and evocative collaboration of voice and fiddle, www.facebook.com/reivers.sportsbargalashiels banjo and guitar, piano and keys, electronics and drums. This is a rare opportunity to hear 12 MARCH Bella’s stunning compositions in the more intimate setting. Tickets @ String Jam Club presents ….. EDWINA www.musicglue.com/bellahardy/ HAYES: At the County Hotel in Selkirk. Edwina www.bellahardy.com Hayes has her debut visit to the club. “A wonderful young woman, so gifted and full of 1 APRIL song, with a voice that is as sweet as the angels" (Nanci Griffith). Tickets £12, bookable by Reivers Bar presents ….. JAY SUPA: At phone to be collected on the night from the Reivers Bar, Galashiels, Scottish Borders. Free.

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Tower Hall, Hawick, 7.30pm. Scottish Opera www.facebook.com/reivers.sportsbargalashiels embarks on an 18-date tour of Scotland this February and March. A great evening for those 2 APRIL new to opera, seasoned fans and everyone inbetween, Opera Highlights features music from Reivers Bar presents ….. DUKE STREET: At some of the world’s most popular operas, as well Reivers Bar, Galashiels, Scottish Borders. Free. as some lesser-known treats. The Scottish Reivers continues to bring live entertainment Opera’s trusty van will be loaded up with a every weekend to the town of Galashiels. There piano, a handful of props and 4 singers to is a friendly packed atmosphere with people now perform at some of the smaller or more remote venturing down from Edinburgh and it's venues the length and breadth of Scotland. The surroundings. Most nights we start the live acts annual tour has been taking to the road since at 9pm, all ticket events are usually sold out by 1994. the evening itself. www.scottishopera.org.uk www.facebook.com/reivers.sportsbargalashiels 5 MARCH

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St Boswells Live! presents ….. WILLE & THE BANDITS with support HANNAH SCOTT: At St Boswells Village Hall, Jenny Moore's Road, TD6 0AL. Advance prices are discounted to £12 and £6 (under 18s)*. Doors open at 7.30pm.

With their fresh approach to blues rock music, Wille and the Bandits have been assertively carving a place for themselves in Europe’s music scene, developing a reputation as one of the best live acts around and capturing the imagination and interest of music lovers right across the globe. Hannah Scott returns to St Boswells for the third time, with a performing partner, Stefano della Casa, and a caseload of wonderful new songs, Hannah, with praise from the likes of Dermot O'Leary, Steve Lamacq and Bob Harris, remains one of the finest unsigned singer-songwriters performing in Britain today. https://stboswellslive.wordpress.com/

Reivers Bar presents ….. THE SENSATIONAL DAVID BOWIE: At Reivers Bar, Galashiels, Scottish Borders. £6. 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

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15 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 Reivers Bar presents ….. SOUTH OF SANITY: At Reivers Bar, Galashiels, Scottish Borders. Free. 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 20 APRIL JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Peebles, Eastgate 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 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 14 MAY Reivers Bar presents ….. OASIS TRIBUTE NIGHT: 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

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Bella and the Bear (pictured) played HebCelt 2015 as part of Calmac Culture, to enter this year's competition see page 5 www.calmac.co.uk/music

Southside Fringe : HebCelt/Calmac Culture : Edinburgh Harp : Glasgow Film : Knockengorroch : Glasgow Jazz : Festaff : Cwlwm Celtaidd ..... and our Scottish festival listings

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MARCH

an exciting weekend. Email email info@hawickreivers.com for info.

young musicians who feature prominently in the annual programme. www.butejazz.com

North Of The Wall

MAY

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Wee Dub Festival Edinburgh 4-6 March

Glasgow 26 March

The 2016 edition of Wee Dub Festival features giants of UK dancehall culture, top live bands, and hot upcoming talent. For the artist line-up and programme go to the website below. We look forward to welcoming you to another weekend of roots, culture and good vibes in Edinburgh in March 2016. www.weedubfestival.co.uk

Young at Heart Festival Lanarkshire 10-19 March Aimed at older adults, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture's Young at Heart festival aims to celebrate the arts as engaging and accessible for all. First held in 2006, the annual festival is held every March with a variety of events taking place in venues throughout South Lanarkshire. Together with a diverse range of theatre productions, the festival offers many popular events such as free music recitals at 2pm, Craft Fairs, Exhibitions and Tea Dances as well as an array of arts courses and workshops for people to try their hand at. www.slleisureandculture.co.uk

Groove CairnGorm Cairngorms 11-13 March 2016 Groove Loch Ness couldn’t wait until next August for their next party – so building upon the success of the inaugural event at Loch Ness this summer, Groove are very excited to be expanding, launching a resort based snowsports festival in 2016 - Groove CairnGorm! There will be snowsports and entertainment each day up on the mountain, followed by apres ski with live music and world class DJs until the early hours in a big top in Aviemore! www.facebook.com/groovecairngorm

Niel Gow Scottish Fiddle Festival Dunkeld & Birnam 18-20 March The 2016 Niel Gow Festival will be held in the beautiful Perthshire village of Dunkeld & Birnam, home of Niel Gow. The annual festival was established in 2004 to celebrate the life and music of Perthshire's fiddle legend. It is envisaged that through time the festival and other activities will gather enough funds to erect a fitting memorial to Niel Gow in Dunkeld & Birnam. Niel Gow (not Neil Gow) was born in Strathbraan on 22nd March 1727 and grew up in the village of Inver,

by Dunkeld. www.niel-gow.co.uk

NotW returns in 2016, bigger and better. MORGUL - Glasgow Metal and Rock Society presents North of the Wall a one-day metal festival which returns for a fourth year of madness bigger and better! The festival's venues are Glasgow's The Classic Grand, Ivory Blacks and Audio. www.facebook.com/thenorthofthewall

APRIL Edinburgh International Harp Festival Edinburgh 1-6 April 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 variety of music that spans traditions with outstanding creativity. With special events to celebrate the 85th anniversary of its organisers, The Clarsach Society, EIHF 2016 will be a festival to remember. www.harpfestival.co.uk

TradFest Edinburgh | Dùn Èideann 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. www.facebook.com/tradfestedinburgh

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 Hawick Reivers Festival years – Acker Bilk, Monty Sunshine, Martin TayHawick lor, Tommy Smith, Andy Sheppard, Carol Kidd, 25-27 March The Temperance 7, and The London Community Gospel Choir amongst others, and the Festival As always music is at the heart of Hawick Reivers Festival and there are a number of new inno- continues to attract top class UK and internavations this year and plans are being finalised for tional bands in mainly the Traditional New Orleans idiom.The Festival is a great supporter of

Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival Dumfries and Galloway 20-29 May Our 9-day festival has taken place since 1979.

The founding aim was to bring international performers of the highest quality to a region containing many scattered rural communities since then this region has produced some of its own talent of international standing and we’re proud 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 small, formal to informal, urban to rural. www.dgartsfestival.org.uk

Orkney Folk Festival Orkney 26-29 May 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 have brought together a broad mix of artists that we hope appeals to everyone’s interpretation of the increasingly expansive folk genre. As ever, our local traditions and musicians – both established and emerging – will be centre stage alongside those visiting the festival. You would be hard pushed to find another festival throughout the country that has such a strong home representation, and it is one that we are hugely proud of. www.orkneyfolkfestival.com

JUNE Brew at the Bog Inverness 3-4 June 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, which was crowned "Best Unusual Venue" at the 2012 Scottish Event Awards - the perfect setting for a festival that prides itself on championing the best of Scotland’s alternative scene. The lineup for 2016 includes a Mercury Music Prize nominee, Best Breakthrough Act at the Scottish Music Awards, Best Hip Hop Act AND Best Live Act at the SAMAs, Best Up & Coming at the Scottish Trad Music Awards, a Radio 2 Awards nominee, and so it goes on! The festival for 2016 also features a programme of speakers, cinema, alternative therapies and street food! www.brewatthebog.com

Eden Festival Raehills Meadows 9-12 June 2016

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SCOTTISH MUSIC FESTIVALS Read our full festival listings @ http://musicnewsscotland.wordpress.com/festivals/ Set in the stunning Raehill Meadows of Dumfries Eden Festival is boutique festival, with over 250 acts performing across 9 stages, bringing you live music, dance, cabaret, burlesque, circus skills, theatre, a children's area, fun and games and much more. Nominated for three awards in 2015. www.facebook.com/theedenfestival

Riverside Rock Jedburgh 18 June

Pandora Fest Duncarron 16 July Pandorafest will be Scotland's first music festival that supports women musicians. In 2015 the major festivals displayed a massive gender imbalance, of the 87 acts that were announced, 78 were all male, 3 were female and 6 were mixed groups - that was an 89.6% all male line up.* "As far as Scotland is concerned - this is not okay" says Pandora Fest! Pandorafest will be a one day music festival packed full of live music from female singer/songwriters, women musicians and female fronted bands all playing from 12noon-11pm. Pandorafest will be running 3 stages of live music across many genres, all expertly woven into a line-up to keep you entertained from start to finish. www.pandorafest.com

from a number on onsite concessions. www.speyfest.com

AUGUST Tartan Heart ‘Belladrum’ Festival Beauly 4-6 August

Get yourself a ticket to Scotland’s all ages wackiest festival of music and performing arts.

Bella is back in its beautiful Highland setting with all the crazy variety that makes it Scotland’s premier boutique festival. ''Belladrum quite simply, it’s what everyday life should be like, if only everyday life didn't get in the way.'' - Clare Damdoaran, eFestivals. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival takes place in the beautiful Highland surroundings of Belladrum Estate, near Crail Festival Beauly in Inverness-shire. The independent fesFife tival has built a reputation for its eclectic line20-30 July 2016 ups, its offbeat non-musical entertainments and its all-ages approach.

"Crail Festival- 20th - 30th July 2016- now in its www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk 4th decade , will ,once again ,offer a wonderful programme of music. It will include: the amazing Jimmi Shandrix Experience Ceilidh Band : Party at The Palace Opera Bohemia ' I Pagliacci': the incomparable Linlithgow Richard Digance will be conducting a SongwritT in the Park 13-14 August 2016 ing Children's Workshop in addition to his keenly Strathallan Castle, Perthshire anticipated performance: Gaelic folk from the McEwan’s Party at The Palace is back for its third 8-10 July talented Mischa Macpherson Trio: Matthew year following the fantastic event last summer.

McAllister , a 'local' classical guitarist, is rapidly The 2 day party will take place on Saturday 13th What more can we say! Scotland’s most widely and Sunday 14th August in Linlithgow. It’s only known and respected festival, which always at- gaining world wide recognition: the legendary Jimmie McGregor will be performing his ac20 mins from Edinburgh and 35mins from Glastracts the biggest names. Check out tickets claimed 'Gathering of Songs, Stories and Fagow, making it one of the most easily accessible availability at www.tinthepark.com/tickets mous Folk': the hugely popular, irrepressible music festivals in Scotland. We have some excitwww.tinthepark.com Christine Bovill will capture her audience with ing additions to the 2016 event including a secher interpretation of songs about 'Paris': and ond stage for the first time, new street food outHebridean Celtic Festival Buddy Holly and the Cricketers , our headline lets and a larger kids zone to keep the children act, will bring the Festival to a rousing close.

Hebrides entertained. A limited number of Tier One Early Truly something for everyone! Tickets will be on Bird tickets are on sale from 1 January.

13-16 July 2016 sale from the Byre Theatre Box Office starting www.partyatthepalace.co.uk 30 May 2016. Follow the build up to the Festival Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featur- on www.crailfestival.com, www.facebook.com/ Innerleithen Music Festival ing top quality music from around the Celtic na- CrailFestival, and ‘Crail Festival’ on Pinterest." www.crailfestival.com Scottish Borders tions and beyond. Stornoway and throughout 19-21 August 2016 Lewis and Harris. The cream of international folk and Celtic music have heaped praise on HebCeltl Wickerman Festival A hugely enjoyable weekend of traditional music as it celebrated its 20th year in 2015 by hosting Dumfries & Galloway in this small Borders town, beautifully situated its biggest number of live performances ever.

22-23 July amongst rolling hills by the River Tweed. MemoAward-winning artists who took part in this rable concerts feature some of the biggest year's Hebridean Celtic Festival hailed it a huge Wickerman is one of the UK’s best-loved indenames in Celtic music alongside the best of the success after bosses laid on new venues and rependent music festivals which will enter its 15th local talent and the weekend is rounded off with turned to its roots for the showpiece event. consecutive year in 2016.

With ten stages feaa concert presenting wonderful singers of tradiwww.hebceltfest.com turing an eclectic and exciting mix of leading tional song. Complementing the concerts are an artists, heritage acts and up-and-coming talent, open stage, a singaround and the legendary inTiree Music Festival the two day summer party caters for all musical formal music sessions in local hostelries and the tastes.

Isle of Tiree Union Club. www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk 15-17 July www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org Riverside Rock 2016 already have some fantastic bands signed up: The Men They Couldn’t Hang / The Lost Boys / Scocha (Back for a 3rd Year) / Blistered Molly (Back for a 2nd Year) / Greg Anderson (Back too for 2nd year) he rocked the tent at the end last year! Main tent headliner and other bands to be announced. As before Riverside Rock must not be missed, the Scottish Borders very own music festival at Riverside Park, Jedburgh, and 2016 will have more food outlets, more bars and a bigger tent. Tickets on sale soon! www.riversiderock.co.uk

JULY

Tiree Music Festival (TMF) was formed in 2010 when Tiree musician Daniel Gillespie (Skerryvore) teamed up with school friend Stewart MacLennan with the radical idea of holding an open-air festival on their local island of Tiree.

TMF is more than just attending a music festival – it is an island adventure. From the stunning sail or flight to the island of Tiree, camping next to the white sands of Crossapol Bay or surfing at Balevullin beach, TMF is an experience very few festivals in the world could compete with. Get your tickets quick, the early birds sell out in hours - http://tireemusicfestival.co.uk/ ticket-prices www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk

Speyfest Moray 29-31 July At the end of July, the playing fields on East Street in the Moray town of Fochabers will be home to the 21st annual Speyfest, three days of the best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music. The tented village hosts a variety of seated and standing events including the Friday and Saturday concerts and stomps, the music marathon that is the Speyfest Family Sunday, a craft and food fair and an ecumenical Celtic Kirk service. The event is fully licensed and offers a wide range of hot foods and a variety of drinks

Doune The Rabbit Hole Cardross, nr Stirling 19-21 August 2016

A small family-friendly festival with a twist!

Doune The Rabbit Hole presents music, comedy, art, spoken word, drama, puppetry and much more! www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk

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