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Niteworks: Obair Oidhche is an hour long showcase concert featuring the innovative electronica outfit NITEWORKS (pictured) and support acts, ELEPHANT SESSIONS and INYAL - 2 April on BBC Alba at 11pm, see page 2 for more info www.facebook.com/niteworksband www.bbcalba.co.uk

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www.bbcalba.co.uk 2 APRIL Mod: 1pm on BBC ALBA. Cathy MacDonald presents winners from the Children's Mod in Oban. www.bbcalba.co.uk Cuirm @ Celtic: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. RURA perform Viva Galicia in Chacago. www.bbcalba.co.uk Seirm: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Mary Ann Kennedy presents music from the 2015 Celtic Connections music festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk

NITEWORKS: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Niteworks: Obair Oidhche is an hour long showcase concert featuring the innovative electronica outfit NITEWORKS and 29 MARCH support acts, Elephant Sessions and Inyal. Presented

by Vicky Kilgour and filmed before a live audience at Piping Live Shorts: 11.25pm on BBC ALBA. QMU at Glasgow University, the concert on BBC ALBA CLANDONIA performing at the 2011 Piping Live! captures Niteworks performing for their core festival in Glasgow. audience; a young Gaelic-speaking fan base. Already www.bbcalba.co.uk festival favourites and noted for landmark live shows, Sorchar nan Reul: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Spiritual headliners Niteworks’ set is based on their critically acclaimed debut album, a recording which reflects music and song featuring some of Scotland’s best their diverse influences; from electronic music to known Gaelic artists. singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell to Sorley MacLean. www.bbcalba.co.uk The concert was the musical culmination of Latha na Gàidhlig at Glasgow University, an annual celebration 30 MARCH of Gaelic language and culture. Event organiser, Gaelic language officer Fiona Dunn said: "We have Fonn Fonn Fonn: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Off-beat music quiz show hosted by sharp dresser and resident excellent musicians, both in established bands and in new acts. It's marvelous that increasing numbers of wit Gilleasbuig Ferguson. young musicians are forming groups that set out to www.bbcalba.co.uk pioneer Gaelic music in new genres such as dance music and electronica." Niteworks are renowned for Tiree Music Festival: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. collaborating with musicians and, for this concert, an SKERRYVORE - an exhilarating set as the band illustrious cast of vocalists and musicians including, headline the Saturday night.

Catriona Watt, Alasdair Whyte, Donald MacDonald, www.bbcalba.co.uk Fiona Macaskill and top percussionist Andrew MacPherson augments their usual line up. The 31 MARCH programme openers are no less inventive and the first of two pioneering bands, Glasgow-based Inyal, are Cuirm @ Celtic: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. THE young Gaels who compose music through the prism of CHIEFTAINS onstage at Celtic Connections. their various influences; Gaelic music, jazz and www.bbcalba.co.uk electronica. Following an impressive recording debut, The Elephant Sessions were deserved winners of ‘Up & Togaidh Sinn Fonn: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Music Coming Act’ at The MG ALBA Trad Awards 2014. The and song from some of Gaeldom's finest performers. neo-trad quintet have received praise for their music www.bbcalba.co.uk and exhilarating live appearances. www.bbcalba.co.uk 1 APRIL

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Mod: 12.10pm on BBC ALBA. Cathy MacDonald presents winners from the choral competitions. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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Perthshire Amber: 1.40pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring EDDI READER and her band. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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Piping Live Shorts: 10.50pm on BBC ALBA. CLANDONIA performing at the 2011 Piping Live! festival in Glasgow. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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3 APRIL Sorchar nan Reul: 7.30pm on BBC ALBA. Spiritual music and song featuring some of Scotland's best known Gaelic artists. www.bbcalba.co.uk Na Trads: 11.50pm on BBC ALBA. STEELE THE SHOW perform Chasing Shadows. www.bbcalba.co.uk 4 APRIL

Fonn Fonn Fonn: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Off-beat music quiz show hosted by sharp dresser and resident wit Gilleasbuig Ferguson. www.bbcalba.co.uk

Tiree Music Festival: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Sarah Cruickshank and Vicky Kilgour introduce an energetic set from THE FRATELLIS. www.bbcalba.co.uk

Rapal: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring PAUL McGRANAGHAN, BROWN BEAR & THE BANDITS, THREE BLIND WOLVES and ANNA SWEENEY.

Rapal: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring PAUL McGRANAGHAN, BROWN BEAR & THE BANDITS, THREE BLIND WOLVES and ANNA SWEENEY.

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BRIAN Ó HEADHRA & FIONA MAKENZIE: At Leith Folk Club. A Highland couple take to the 5 APRIL road to launch their new music duo – Brian Ó hEadhra & Fiona Makenzie. The pair are no Beartas nan Daoine: 11pm on BBC ALBA. A strangers to performing on stage together as series looking at collections of Gaelic song, story both toured the world with the band Anam in the and their heritage. late nineties and then with various bands over www.bbcalba.co.uk the past 15 years including Mackenzie, Cruinn and as solo acts.

Sorchar nan Reul: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. www.oheadhra-mackenzie.com Spiritual music and song featuring some of Scotland's best known Gaelic artists.

30 MARCH www.bbcalba.co.uk RAB NOAKES: At Pleasance – Edinburgh. Rab is ----------------------------------------------------- hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. http://rabnoakes.com/

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1 APRIL Dreadnoughtrock presents ….. THE JIMI ANDERSON BAND: At Dreadnoughtrock, King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian. EH48 1AX – only a short direct train ride from Edinburgh!

Tickets £5.00. 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 2 APRIL

Mellow Promotions presents ..... COLOUR ME WEDNESDAY with support from THE TWISTETTES and JOYCE DELANEY: At Opium, 71 Cowgate, Edinburgh. EH1 1JW. Doors 8pm. Tickets £4 adv / £6 otd. Colour Me Wednesday are a DIY feminist indie pop punk band from West London. Sisters Jo and Nicky D'arc make up The Twistettes - dirty, twisted bass sound with a hit of bebop flare and thumping, driving drums. Joyce Delaney are a DIY bubblegum punk band from Glasgow, who aspire to fuse an unholy trinity of fall out boy, the spice girls and intersectional feminism and are mainly influenced by celibacy and revenge.

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Free. www.facebook.com/usedbluesglasgow Dreadnoughtrock presents ….. JOLLY BOYS tour with NIGHTFLY: At Dreadnoughtrock, King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian. EH48 1AX – only a short direct train ride from Edinburgh! Tickets £5.00. 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 6 APRIL VLADIMIR with support from THE NEW FABIAN SOCIETY + THE DRAYNES + VISIONS OF ELLIE: At Sneaky Petes,

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page 5: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian Edinburgh. Dundee band Vladimir are on a UK tour and release their fourth single I TRY on 29 April. www.facebook.com/Vladimirdundee

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7 APRIL DOGHOUSE ROSES with THE JOSEPH PARSONS DUO: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh.

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

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Dreadnoughtrock presents ….. TIGERTAILZ & LAST GREAT DREAMERS: At Dreadnoughtrock, King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian. EH48 1AX – only a short direct train ride from Edinburgh! Tickets £10 adv.

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

whilst maintaining the same open minded approach to traditional music. www.dallahanmusic.com 13 APRIL

THE PAUL MCKENNA BAND: At Edinburgh Folk Club, Edinburgh. On tour supporting their new album ‘Paths that Wind’ 2016 sees The Paul McKenna Band celebrate their 10th Anniversary.

To celebrate this milestone they are releasing World music at The Brunton ….. BELLA their fourth, highly anticipated, studio album on HARDY: At The Brunton, Musselburgh. 2015 was a breathless year for Bella Hardy which saw 8 April that is produced by the legendary John 8 APRIL the release of her seventh solo album, With The McCusker. The new album features guests in the form of some of Scotland’s greatest musicians Dawn, to great critical acclaim. Now she heads Dreadnoughtrock presents ….. ALMA John McCusker, Rod Paterson, Mike Vass and out in the spring of 2016 for a selection of FIERA: At Dreadnoughtrock, King Street, special, scaled back performances. Touring with James Lindsay Bathgate, West Lothian. EH48 1AX – only a her new With The Dawn Band, Bella is joined by www.paulmckennaband.com short direct train ride from Edinburgh! regular stage companion Anna Massie (Blazin' Dreadnought's rock nights are renowned all over Fiddles), the album's producer Ben Seal (Urban RACHEL NEWTON: At House Concert, Scotland and can trace its roots back to 1972, Edinburgh. 'Here's My Heart Come Take It' Farm Hand), Tim Lane (The Hidden Orchestra) with live rock music every weekend. album launch tour. Rachel Newton's third solo and Tom Gibbs, in a powerful and evocative www.dreadnoughtrock.com album, Here's My Heart Come Take It, is named collaboration of voice and fiddle, banjo and after the opening track on this exciting new guitar, piano and keys, electronics and drums.

The Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. album; a bold combination of traditional folk This is a rare opportunity to hear Bella’s PAUL LAMB AND THE KING SNAKES with songs and Rachel's own compositions. Recorded stunning compositions in the more intimate support from THE CHILLI DOGS: At The in December 2015 at the recently opened setting. Tickets @ Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Caribou Recording studio near Edinburgh, Rachel www.musicglue.com/bellahardy/ Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at 7.15pm. and co-producer/drummer Mattie Foulds took www.bellahardy.com From the downhome sound of the Delta to time to build up a unique sound using voice, contemporary blues rock riffage, the Edinburgh 11 APRIL harps, piano, keyboards and percussion before Blues Club showcases every shade of blues with inviting fiddle player Lauren MacColl and its eagerly anticipated new programme. The DALLAHAN: At Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. trombon-ist Michael Owers to complete the Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social Enterprise On tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of picture. established to harness popular support for Time', these gigs showcase the sound that they www.rachelnewtonmusic.com regular blues events in Edinburgh. have developed since their debut album's http://edinburgh-blues.uk release. Having found their feet musically when 14 APRIL conceiving the first album's material, they have 9 APRIL THE KAELA ROWAN BAND: At House Concert, expanded and developed their ideas, exploring Edinburgh. As a solo artist Kaela released her more ambitious and artful musical avenues

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page 7: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian acclaimed debut album Menagerie in 2014 and graced stages both home and abroad with her own band. Most recently she joined Shooglenifty for their acclaimed seventh album The Untied Knot, her puirt à beul (mouth music) bringing a dynamic new element to the band’s sound. She toured extensively with the Shoogles throughout 2015, and will be on the road with the band again in 2016 including a major tour of Australia and New Zealand in March. www.kaelarowan.net

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Brookfield Knights presents …..

BRONWYNNE BRENT and THE RAILSPLITTERS: At Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. Mississippi Delta songbird, Bronwynne Brent made a major Stateside impact with the release of her stunning Deep Black Water album back in 2011. When her equally-impressive follow-up, Stardust, hit the UK in 2014, there was an instantaneous 13 APRIL collective gasp as radio presenters and writers discovered this very special talent and began to LAURENCE JONES with support THE BLACK sing her praises here too. Bob Harris was first to CIRCLES: At The Mash House, 37 Guthrie declare himself a fan and playing tracks on his Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JQ. Laurence and his BBC Radio 2 shows repeatedly, told listeners he crack band - Laurence Jones on vocals and thought her music was "absolutely gorgeous guitars, Roger Inniss on bass and Phil Wilson on really special!". Renowned across America for drums - put the power into “power trio,” with their exhilarating performances and great their modern day blues rock with an edge. playing, The Railsplitters, working out of the Advance tickets £12.50 +bf, doors open at 7.00 Colorado Rockies, have made a huge impact in p.m. recent times. Playing with the kind of grace and www.facebook.com/laurencejonesmusic confidence expected from their elders, they have a real depth of character and formidable talent, 16 APRIL drawing influences from all the greats - including Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs.

JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At www.bronwynnebrent.com Edinburgh, Queen's Hall. 2016 will see me www.facebook.com/therailsplittersbluegrass celebrate 25 years as a professional musician www.brookfield-knights.com Holy Moly! I've just started recording a new solo record, it's 13 years since my last album 22 APRIL Goodnight Ginger. I'm recording the album in our newly built recording studio & it will be DROPKICK with support from ANDY released in April 2016 on Under One Sky TUCKER and special guests THE Records. To coincide with the release I will tour WYNNTOWN MARSHALS: At The Voodoo the UK with a brand new band, playing 23 shows Rooms, Edinburgh. The new Dropkick album, and lots of festivals throughout the summer.

‘Balance The Light’, will be released on 25 There will also be a book of my tunes published March, to celebrate the release, they are playing early next year featuring lots of my a few gigs including their first ever shows in compositions from the last 25 years.

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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 CANDI’S DOG supporting BLACKBEARD’S TEA PARTY: At La Belle Angele, Edinburgh.

Tyneside trio Candi's Dog specialise in acoustic folk-pop, combining inventive structures with ludicrously catchy melodies. The result is a mash-up akin to the likes of Bright Eyes and the lyrical quality of Ed Sheeran. Creativity isn’t something that’s hard to come by for the innovative threesome who can regularly be seen sporting Melodicas, Kazoos and a homemade Acoustic Bass. www.facebook.com/candisdog THREE DAYS FROM RETIREMENT: At Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh. Three Days From Retirement (or 3DFR if you're in a rush) are gathering momentum, formed in 2013 in Edinburgh and with a couple of line-up changes since, 3DFR are being heard by more and more people. With a sound inspired by bands like Mogwai or Explosions in the Sky, their first selftitled EP (link below to bandcamp) takes its cues from their regular jam sessions and totally blew me away the first time I heard it. Which is why they are here. www.twitter.com/3dfruk 23 APRIL

Wide Days: At The Pleasance, Edinburgh.

Scotland's award-winning music convention, Wide Days, returns to Edinburgh on 22-23 April.

Following the success of the new format trialed in 2015, the conference and first three showcases will take place in the Pleasance venue on Friday. The Saturday - open to all professional ticket holders - will focus on ROSIE NIMMO: At Harbour Inn, Newhaven, Wide Days: At The Pleasance, Edinburgh. networking activities, including a guided coach Edinburgh. Rosie has been singing jazz and Scotland's award-winning music convention, tour, a special Ted-style talk, BBQ and lowblues for several years, including annual Wide Days, returns to Edinburgh on 22-23 April. exertion sports. Early-bird passes will be performances in the Edinburgh International Following the success of the new format trialed available at a discounted rate of £65 and rise to Jazz and Blues Festival (since 2009), and as well in 2015, the conference and first three £80 on 15 January 2016. Moreover, a limited as performing regularly for the National Galleries showcases will take place in the Pleasance number of one-day passes for Friday’s events of Scotland she has also played several times in venue on Friday. The Saturday - open to all are available for students, emerging musicians the International Book Festival. She has been professional ticket holders - will focus on and individuals starting out in the business, for praised in both Scottish broadsheets, the music networking activities, including a guided coach £25. An under 18s ticket costs £18 and covers press and reviewed by the Guardian. tour, a special Ted-style talk, BBQ and lowthe conference and first three showcases. www.rosienimmo.com exertion sports. Early-bird passes will be www.widedays.com available at a discounted rate of £65 and rise to ANDY SHAUF: At Mash House, Edinburgh. £80 on 15 January 2016. Moreover, a limited 24 APRIL www.andyshauf.com number of one-day passes for Friday’s events

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page 8: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian :: glasgow + surrounding area ELLIOTT MORRIS: At The Wee Folk Club, Edinburgh. Award winning singer/songwriter and guitarist Elliott Morris is supporting one of Canada’s hottest new acts, The Bros Landreth.

In November 2015, Elliott featured at Dougie MacLean’s Perthshire Amber Festival, playing numerous slots, including the celebrated Dougie MacLean and Friends concert. www.facebook.com/elliottmorrisguitar 25 APRIL Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL DECARLE with LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At Traverse Theatre Bar, Edinburgh. Legendary Canadian artist Russell deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots band Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list of awards, gold and platinum selling records and No 1 singles. Bound together by a superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as close to joined-at-the-hip perfection as you will ever encounter. The Boston-based fiddler/vocalist and song-writer Laura Cortese who digs deep and aims high, is one of the busiest on the circuit.

But, it’s been as Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards that she has made the biggest impact, their elegant music schooled in the lyrical rituals of folk music and backed by grooves that alternately inspire Cajun two-stepping and rock ‘n’ roll swagger. www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle www.thisislauracortese.com www.brookfield-knights.com

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THE EDINBURGH LIGHT ORCHESTRA: At The Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Edinburgh’s premier concert orchestra invites you to Journey Into AND LOTUS: At Edinburgh Tradfest. We are Melody for a tuneful evening of ‘easy-listening’. delighted to welcome back these "new kings of We begin our summer Journey Into Melody in old-time", described by fRoots magazine as “a lively fashion with Eric Coates’ Television March. delicious brew and all in all a lovely, inspiring and slightly manic treat.” Cerys Matthews at BBC Following on is a belated tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra. Salute to Ol’ Blue Eyes is an Radio 6 has urged everyone to “catch them if orchestral medley of some of Sinatra’s bestyou can." loved songs. http://sheeshamandlotus.com http://edinburghlightorchestra.moonfruit.com www.brookfield-knights.com 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 Classic Rock Magazine. Craig Joiner is the band‟s guitarist, songwriter and producer. Ed Poole is the bass player and also co produces alongside Craig. Completing the line up is Andy Wells on drums. “Power and sophistication “ “Romeos Daughter trample most of Britain‟s melodic rockers under foot” Kerrang www.romeosdaughter.co.uk www.dreadnoughtrock.com

10 JUNE DAVE ARCARI: At Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. alt.blues troubadour Dave Arcari is a touring musician/songwriter whose sounds owe as much to trash country, punk & rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues... www.davearcari.com 6 AUGUST

CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Foodies Festival, Edinburgh. Caroline’s latest EP 'Electric Waterfalls' is due for release on 25.3.2016.

Produced by Jud Mahoney (Justin Timberlake, Babyface), this is a departure in musical style for 14 MAY Caroline, which is influenced by her love of 80s electro pop. Caroline has opened for artists such The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and as Charlotte Church, Kim Churchill, Paper Aeroplanes, Dean Owens, Eleanor McEvoy, Tom EUAN BURTON plus support: At Pleasance Baxter, Jon Gomm, Sam Brookes and Horse.

Theatre, Edinburgh. Kris Drever celebrates his www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic 27 APRIL first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a brand new studio album If JD KELLEHER supporting BLAIR DUNLOP: At Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Records 24 SEPTEMBER Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. Singer, Songwriter on March 28th 2016, and a supporting tour.

DHM Concerts presents ..... THE SHEE and and Actor JD Kelleher, who is known for his roles www.fallenangelsclub.com SARAH HAYES: At Edinburgh Queen’s Hall. as Willie Pearse in TV mini-series 1916 The http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ www.facebook.com/DHM-Concerts-285713951447098 Forgotten Seven and Breandán Mac Gearailt in Irish soap Ros na Rún has previously been at the 17 MAY forefront of Ireland’s “Yes Vote” ahead of the Marriage Equality Referendum. Kelleher explains RURA: At The Mash House, Edinburgh. 8.00pm / the rousing cover of “Love Will Tear Us Apart” £13. With their second album, 2015’s Despite Send us all your gig dates for aimed to “Raise awareness to the need for a the Dark, accompanied by extensive UK and Glasgow and West Coast area positive vote for freedom”. Raise awareness it international touring, RURA have well and truly did, and contributed to a change in the Thirtyreinforced their reputation as one of Scotland’s Email them to Carol fourth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland most powerful folk-based bands. Their carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com and the legalization of same sex marriage. exquisitely rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, www.facebook.com/JDKelleher008 Highland pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar and voice has proven a resounding hit across the 31 MARCH 29 APRIL board.

THE SHEEPDOGS: At Stereo, Glasgow. Formed www.rura.co.uk in Saskatoon, The Sheepdogs have followed in SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA ….. the footsteps of Canadian rock legends including THE MUSIC OF DAVE BRUBECK with special 21 MAY Neil Young, The Band and The Guess Who with a guests BILL DOBBINS and JOHN NUGENT: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Directed by Tommy The Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. RON bold take on classic guitar rock and polished retro sound. The hirsute Dine Alone signings Smith.

SAYER JR. & CHARLOTTE JOYCE with www.snjo.co.uk support from THE ANDY GUNN BAND: At The have just been nominated for another BRITSequivalent JUNO Award in their native Canada Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, (they've already scooped 4), & they opened up 6 MAY Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at 7.15pm. here for The Temperance Movement at the start From the downhome sound of the Delta to of the year. Tickets @ Scary Biscuits Promotions presents ….. The contemporary blues rock riffage, the Edinburgh Men From Leith: DICK GAUGHAN + BLUE Blues Club showcases every shade of blues with www.ticketmaster.co.uk www.facebook.com/thesheepdogs ROSE CODE + DEAN OWENS & THE WHISKY its eagerly anticipated new programme. The HEARTS: At The Queen’s Hall, Clerk St, Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social Enterprise 2 APRIL Edinburgh EH8 9JG. Tickets £16 (+ booking fee) established to harness popular support for Box office 0131 668 2019. 7.30pm (doors 7pm). regular blues events in Edinburgh.

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Speared By A Unicorn - Glasgow - Thrash/ Doom Metal - After line-up changes they are back heavier than ever with an EP due Summer!

Event page @ www.facebook.com/events/1506060206369941 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

more ambitious and artful musical avenues whilst maintaining the same open minded approach to traditional music. www.dallahanmusic.com 5 APRIL FEAR OF MEN: At Hug and Pint, Glasgow.

Brighton’s Fear of Men are back with a brand new album as well as a huge UK tour. After the success of first album Loom, the three-piece return darker than ever with Fall Forever (June 3rd, Kanine Records) and their twist on modern pop which transcends through debut single ‘Island’. Also following dates at SXSW, the band will return to the UK in support of their album announcement and will be performing in Glasgow’s on 5 April. www.facebook.com/fearofmen 6 APRIL

The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. An Evening with THE HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN: At St Andrew's In The Square, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £16.50. Touring and performing together for nearly two decades, America's premier hot jazz and Western swing trio Hot Club of Cowtown release "Midnight On The CHVRCHES with guests THE TWILIGHT Trail", their ninth studio album, on March 26 SAD: At The SSE Hydro, Glasgow. CHVRCHES will perform songs from their critically acclaimed 2016 and to coincide with the release they hit the road in the UK for seventeen live dates. second album Every Open Eye. All tickets Midnight On The Trail is a vintage mix of 12 include a charity donation. Tickets on sale at Western swing songs and cowboy ballads hand10am 4 December £25 in Glasgow @ collected to reflect the spirit and joy of the http://gigst.rs/Chv American West. Utterly danceable, romantic and www.facebook.com/CHVRCHES rustic, these songs truly represent the Cowtown of the Imagination, a source of inspiration for THE BREW: At Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow. Doors open at 7.30pm. The Brew are one of the finest, the band since it first began. Tickets @ most creative and energetically enthused classic http://tickets-scotland.com/ rock bands in the UK. From Grimsby, The Brew www.fallenangelsclub.com has gone from strength to strength since the release of their international breakthrough “The 7 APRIL Joker”. This award-winning trio has grown into VLADIMIR with support from VIDA: At one of Europe's most potent rock acts, combining the musicianship of classic rock with Kowalski Club at The Loft Greenock. Dundee band Vladimir are on a UK tour and release their youthful energy and a brash, contemporary outlook. Advance tickets £10 + bf on 01472 349 fourth single I TRY on 29 April. www.facebook.com/Vladimirdundee 222 www.the-brew.net 8 APRIL DALLAHAN: At Folklub (Admiral Bar), Glasgow.

DOGHOUSE ROSES with THE JOSEPH On tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of Time', these gigs showcase the sound that they PARSONS DUO: At The Hug and Pint, Glasgow.

A special double bill featuring Scotland's have developed since their debut album's release. Having found their feet musically when Doghouse Roses and from the U.S.A, the Joseph conceiving the first album's material, they have Parsons duo featuring Freddie Lubitz on guitar.

Doghouse Roses celebrate the release of their expanded and developed their ideas, exploring

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

Tickets £8 in advance from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 www.facebook.com/jpbofficial www.facebook.com/doghouseroses USED BLUES: At The Glen Lusset, Old Kilpatrick, 9:30 pm. Free. www.facebook.com/usedbluesglasgow 9 APRIL CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Apollo Music, Paisley (in store acoustic performance and Vinyl signing session). Caroline’s latest EP 'Electric Waterfalls' is due for release on 25.3.2016. Produced by Jud Mahoney (Justin Timberlake, Babyface), this is a departure in musical style for Caroline, which is influenced by her love of 80s electro pop. Caroline has opened for artists such as Charlotte Church, Kim Churchill, Paper Aeroplanes, Dean Owens, Eleanor McEvoy, Tom Baxter, Jon Gomm, Sam Brookes and Horse. www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic 12 APRIL The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DIANA JONES plus DANIEL MEADE: 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 pleased she’s agreed to come back to the city. Daniel Meade has been making a name for himself after joining the likes of Sturgill Simpson, Pokey Lafarge, & The Old Crow Medicine Show on stage in recent times.

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OUTLAW: At The Admiral Bar, Glasgow, Tickets £12 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 and behind the bar in The Admiral. If Ry Cooder is a major fan of your work then a singer/songwriter must be doing something right. Sam Outlaw from South California certainly is. The former advertising professional entered the music world on two years ago and he’s hit the ground running RACHEL NEWTON: At The Star Folk Club at with an outstanding debut release, The Admiral, Glasgow. 'Here's My Heart “Angeleno”, his cosmopolitan west coast take Come Take It' album launch tour. Rachel on traditional country music that he has Newton's third solo album, Here's My Heart dubbed “SoCal country.” Tickets @ Come Take It, is named after the opening http://tickets-scotland.com/ track on this exciting new album; a bold www.fallenangelsclub.com combination of traditional folk songs and Rachel's own compositions. Recorded in 15 APRIL December 2015 at the recently opened The Fallen Angels Club presents …..

Caribou Recording studio near Edinburgh, JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: Rachel and co-producer/drummer Mattie Foulds took time to build up a unique sound At Glasgow, St Andrews In The Square. .30pm, £16. 2016 will see me using voice, harps, piano, keyboards and celebrate 25 years as a professional percussion before inviting fiddle player musician - Holy Moly! I've just started Lauren MacColl and trombon-ist Michael recording a new solo record, it's 13 years Owers to complete the picture. since my last album Goodnight Ginger. I'm www.rachelnewtonmusic.com recording the album in our newly built recording studio & it will be released in April The Night With presents ….. RED NOTE ENSEMBLE: At The Hug and Pint, 171 Great 2016 on Under One Sky Records. To coincide with the release I will tour the UK with a Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9AW. Doors brand new band, playing 23 shows and lots 7.30pm, concert 8pm. Glasgow’s newest music series, with a twist - The Night With… of festivals throughout the summer. There will also be a book of my tunes published is a new series of salon style concerts early next year featuring lots of my presenting classical and new music in an compositions from the last 25 years. Tickets informal environment with performances by @ some of Scotland’s top musicians. http://tickets-scotland.com/ Programmed by composer Matthew Whiteside the concerts will feature an eclectic www.johnmccusker.co.uk www.fallenangelsclub.com mix of old and new. Opening with Red Note performing music for solo brass, trio and HAWKWIND: At 02 ABC. Tickets £22.50 electronics (trumpet - Mark O’Keeffe, advance on 0141 332 2232. Space Rock trombone - Simon Johnson, horn – Chris Legends Hawkwind bring their psychedelic Gogh, electronics – Timothy Cooper). This stage show to Glasgow. Founder Dave Brock concert will feature music by Handel, is joined by long-standing band members Messiaen, John Cage and Harvey. Two Richard Chadwick, Mr Dibs, Tim Blake, Niall concerts, £15/Full price, £8. Student/ Disabled/Unwaged/Senior/NMS Member, £5. Hone and Dead Fred....the longest established Hawkwind line-up. Hawkwind Tickets on door or from website below. were formed in 1969, originally as Hawkwind www.thehugandpint.com Zoo by former London busker Dave Brock, www.thenightwith.co.uk although there have been numerous line-up http://rednoteensemble.com/ changes throughout the years, he remains at the helm today and is known affectionately 13 APRIL by many of the fans as the Captain of the KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ship.

ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus www.hawkwind.com SIOBHAN WILSON: At Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley. Kris Drever celebrates his first THE KAELA ROWAN BAND: At The Glad decade as an acclaimed solo artist and Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, songwriter with a brand new studio album If G41 2HG. Doors 7.30pm/ Tickets: £8.00 Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Ticket Office: 0141 636 6119. As a solo artist Records on March 28th 2016, and a Kaela released her acclaimed debut album supporting tour.

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April. The talented duo are no strangers to www.kaelarowan.net the country music scene, having played in Nashville and their most recent album ANDY SHAUF: At Barrowlands, Glasgow.

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: glasgow + surrounding area 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 THREE TRAPPED TIGERS: At Hug and Pint, Glasgow. Three Trapped Tigers return with their first album in nearly four years: Silent Earthling.

The record comes via Superball Music and is the follow-up to 2011’s acclaimed Route One or Die, which earned plaudits from NME, Rock Sound, Uncut, The Fly, The Irish Times, The BBC and more. They’ll also be taking off on an extensive UK tour in support of their new album including Hug and Pint, Glasgow on 17 April. www.facebook.com/threetrappedtigers

CHINASKIS: At 13th Note, Glasgow. The new Dropkick album, ‘Balance The Light’, will be released on 25 March, to celebrate the release, they are playing a few gigs including their first ever shows in Germany www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic

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THE MUSIC OF DAVE BRUBECK with special guests BILL DOBBINS and JOHN NUGENT: At Royal Conservatoire, Glasgow. Directed by Tommy Smith. www.snjo.co.uk

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EARL SLICK with support LOVER: At O2 ABC Glasgow. Legendary guitarist Earl Slick and singer Bernard Fowler tour the UK performing David Bowie's Station to Station album. Marking the 40th anniversary of the release of David Bowie’s seminal album Station to Station, this tour will showcase the remarkable talents of renowned and influential guitarist Earl Slick, whose guitar playing made such a profound 19 APRIL impact on the Station to Station album. The support Lover are a six piece London based pop/ The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DAVE ALVIN & PHIL ALVIN & THE GUILTY ONES: rock band. The bands new single We Are Stars is out now.

At The Art School Glasgow. Tickets £17 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5152. Doors 7.30pm, www.facebook.com/LoverTheBand 8pm start. Roots/rockers, Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin www.facebook.com/earl.slick.1 and the Guilty Ones are heading back to 27 APRIL Glasgow in April, touring their latest acclaimed album, Lost Time. Previous album, the Grammynominated Common Ground – the Californians’ The Fallen Angels Club presents …..

RICHMOND FONTAINE plus FERNANDO: At first collaborative effort in 30 years and first as The Art School, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £16.50. brothers since Dave left the Blasters in 1985 – focused on Big Bill Broonzy songs. But this time Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com round they reprise the music of James Brown, Leadbelly, Willie Dixon, Blind Boy Fuller and Leroy Carr, among other greats. They also cover Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL four songs by Big Joe Turner, as a tribute to the DECARLE: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. Legendary Canadian artist Russell blues legend they met as teens, and who became their friend and mentor. Their aim is to deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots band Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive honour and expose these great artistes to new list of awards, gold and platinum selling records listeners. Dave and Phil are mainstays of the roots/rock scene so the chance to bring them to and No 1 singles. Bound together by a Glasgow again was not to be missed. Tickets @ superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and precious, deCarle, Keldie and http://tickets-scotland.com/ Briggs are as close to joined-at-the-hip www.fallenangelsclub.com perfection as you will ever encounter. www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE RAILSPLITTERS with LAURA CORTESE & THE www.brookfield-knights.com DANCE CARDS: At Performing Arts Centre, 30 APRIL Kilbarchan. Renowned across America for their exhilarating performances and great playing, The Railsplitters, working out of the Colorado JONATHAN CARR: At Oran Mor, Glasgow.

Scottish singer/songwriter and multiRockies, have made a huge impact in recent instrumentalist Jonathan Carr has served an times. Playing with the kind of grace and confidence expected from their elders, they have extraordinary apprenticeship, including a a real depth of character and formidable talent, collaboration with seven-time Grammy winner drawing influences from all the greats - including John Mayer while Jonathan was studying at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA. Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs.

Jonathan went on to write the UNICEF 2014 www.brookfield-knights.com Commonwealth Games theme song and has www.facebook.com/therailsplittersbluegrass performed at prestigious private bookings in over 40 countries, often in front of celebrities 21 APRIL including Will Smith, Tom Jones, Simon Cowell, Roger Federer, George Ezra, Elton John, Seal Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL DECARLE: At Woodend Tennis Club, Jordanhill, and many more. Jonathan is now poised for the international public stage with his long-awaited Glasgow. Legendary Canadian artist Russell debut album, 'Porcelain Sky' deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots www.facebook.com/jonathancarrmusic band Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list of awards, gold and platinum selling records Indievous Presents ….. FOOLS ON THE and No 1 singles. Bound together by a FRONTLINE + THE DOUBLE STANDARDS + superlative level of playing and performance OVER THE LINE + PAINTED WAVES + that is rare and precious, deCarle, Keldie and DRIVE IN CINEMA: At The Record Factory, 17 Briggs are as close to joined-at-the-hip Byers Road, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £5/£4 (students) perfection as you will ever encounter. on door. www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle www.facebook.com/indievous www.brookfield-knights.com 23 APRIL DROPKICK with support from ANDY TUCKER and special guests THE

USED BLUES: At Bungalow Bar, Paisley, 9pm. www.facebook.com/usedbluesglasgow 1 MAY

8 MAY The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. LAURA CANTRELL plus support: At O2 ABC1 Glasgow.

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://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com CLAIRE HASTINGS (album launch) with SARAH HAYES: At Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow.

Claire Hastings is a folksinger/songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity to perform at many high-profile events including BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and Deacon Blue. Sarah Hayes is a singer, musician and composer of dazzling versatility. Better known as a multi-instrumentalist with Glaswegian anthemists Admiral Fallow, Sarah has recently released her solo album Woven. www.clairehastings.com Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM AND LOTUS: At Peforming Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. We are delighted to welcome back these "new kings of old-time", described by fRoots magazine as “a delicious brew and all in all a lovely, inspiring and slightly manic treat.”

Cerys Matthews at BBC Radio 6 has urged everyone to “catch them if you can." http://sheeshamandlotus.com www.brookfield-knights.com 9 MAY JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Paisley, Arts Centre. 2016 will see me celebrate 25 years as a professional musician - Holy Moly!

I've just started recording a new solo record, it's 13 years since my last album Goodnight Ginger.

I'm recording the album in our newly built recording studio & it will be released in April 2016 on Under One Sky Records. To coincide with the release I will tour the UK with a brand new band, playing 23 shows and lots of festivals throughout the summer. There will also be a book of my tunes published early next year featuring lots of my compositions from the last 25 years. www.johnmccusker.co.uk 10 MAY THREE DAYS FROM RETIREMENT: At Audio, Glasgow. Three Days From Retirement (or 3DFR

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Born To Be Wide: At McManus Museum & Gallery, Dundee, DD1 1DA. Admission: £5 (incl booking fee). Born To Be Wide and Dundee’s Place Partnership hold a special seminar event at the McManus Museum & Art Gallery, exploring 6 APRIL approaches to strengthening the local music scene. Titled 'Sound of Dundee: Re-imagining DOGHOUSE ROSES with THE JOSEPH PARSONS DUO: At Dundee Acoustic Club, The Our City', the panel will feature speakers from a cross-section of the music community. The Newport, 1 High street, Dundee. A special double bill featuring Scotland's Doghouse Roses evening will open with world-renowned songwriter Gary Clark, (who has worked with and from the U.S.A, the Joseph Parsons duo stars including Natalie Imbruglia, Melanie C and featuring Freddie Lubitz on guitar. Doghouse Roses celebrate the release of their third album Lloyd Cole) in conversation about his career in music and long-standing relationship with his 'Lost is not Losing', their first in 5 years. This Tayside hometown. Following the Q&A, Gary will album see's the duo's trademark fingerpicked guitars and vocal harmonies augmented by new take part in a discussion, which also includes local musician Katie Lynch of duo ST MARTiiNS band member, guitarist, John Alexander to and DF Concerts' Dave Corbet. An additional create a 'boundary ignoring landscape (americana UK). There is a restless energy in the speaker will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets available from: Doghouse Roses live performance, as the band www.borntobewide.co.uk takes its folk music through the streets of the blues and highways of the old west, looking 16 APRIL ahead for that next turn in the road. Joseph Parsons is a prolific songwriter, who weaves THE KAELA ROWAN BAND: At The Elm House traces of Emo Rock, Soul and Folk to create his Concerts, Perth. As a solo artist Kaela released own distinct style of Rock music. her acclaimed debut album Menagerie in 2014 www.facebook.com/jpbofficial and graced stages both home and abroad with www.facebook.com/doghouseroses her own band. Most recently she joined Shooglenifty for their acclaimed seventh album 11 APRIL The Untied Knot, her puirt à beul (mouth music) RED NOTE ENSEMBLE with KULJIT BHAMRA bringing a dynamic new element to the band’s sound. She toured extensively with the Shoogles and FRASER FIFIELD: At The Big Shed, throughout 2015, and will be on the road with Tombreck, Aberfeldy, PH15 2PB. 8pm. Tickets the band again in 2016 including a major tour of £10, £6. Scottish-Indian fusion as Red Note is joined by the superb tabla player Kuljit Bhamra Australia and New Zealand in March. and piper-and-multi-instrumentalist Fraser Fifield www.kaelarowan.net

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for new and traditional tunes. Expect love songs, dance music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of tunes you’ll recognise immediately even in their new guise. Join internationally-renowned tabla player Kuljit Bhamra each day at 3pm for a 27 MAY family-friendly hands-on Indian drumming workshop, introducing some of the rhythms and The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DANIEL musical ideas that drive Reels to Ragas. Tickets ROMANO + KACY & CLAYTON: At Classic @ Grand, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £13.00. Tickets @ www.bigshed.org.uk http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.rednoteensemble.com www.fallenangelsclub.com 9 JUNE

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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 11 JUNE was an instantaneous collective gasp as radio presenters and writers discovered this very special talent and began to sing her praises here DAVE ARCARI: At The Hug & Pint, Glasgow. alt. too. Bob Harris was first to declare himself a fan blues troubadour Dave Arcari is a touring and playing tracks on his BBC Radio 2 shows musician/songwriter whose sounds owe as much repeatedly, told listeners he thought her music to trash country, punk & rockabilly as they do was "absolutely gorgeous - really special!" pre-war Delta blues... www.bronwynnebrent.com www.davearcari.com www.brookfield-knights.com The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. ADAM HOLMES & THE EMBERS: At CCA, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £13.00. Tickets @ http://ticketsscotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com

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21 APRIL Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE RAILSPLITTERS: At The Tolbooth, Stirling.

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 DROPKICK with support from ANDY TUCKER: At Clark’s, Dundee. The new Dropkick album, ‘Balance The Light’, will be released on 25 March, to celebrate the release, they are playing a few gigs including their first ever shows in Germany www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic

Brookfield Knights presents ….. LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. The Boston-based fiddler/ vocalist and song-writer who digs deep and aims high, is one of the busiest on the circuit. But, it’s been as Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards that she has made the biggest impact, their elegant Crail Folk Club presents ..... NORTH SEA music schooled in the lyrical rituals of folk music GAS: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. One of and backed by grooves that alternately inspire Scotland’s most popular folk bands. Multi Cajun two-stepping and rock ‘n’ roll swagger. instrumentalists with tremendous three part www.thisislauracortese.com harmonies. 15 albums on they must be doing something right! Their last visit to the club was a www.brookfield-knights.com sellout so come early. Crail Folk Club offers a 22 APRIL wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 18: glasgow + surrounding area :: fife + central + perthshire + tayside Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL DECARLE: At The Byre Theatre, St Andrews.

Legendary Canadian artist Russell deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots band Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list of awards, gold and platinum selling records and No 1 singles. Bound together by a superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as close to joined-at-the-hip perfection as you will ever encounter. www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle www.brookfield-knights.com 23 APRIL Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE RAILSPLITTERS: At Letham Village Hall, Fife.

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 24 APRIL Lazy Afternoons in Dunfermline with STEAMER LANE: At De Brus Brewery, Canmore Street, Dunfermline. A free gig of new music live on radio from Fife and beyond. Opening with Steamer Lane, the gig has all genres from 60s to indie singer songwriters. A chilled way to spend a Sunday. 2pm to 6pm free entry. www.facebook.com/lazyafternoondunfermline/ Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL DECARLE: At Dundee Acoustic Music Club (afternoon). Legendary Canadian artist Russell deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots band Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list of awards, gold and platinum selling records and No 1 singles. Bound together by a superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as close to joined-at-the-hip perfection as you will ever encounter. www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle www.brookfield-knights.com Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL DECARLE: At Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline (evening). Legendary Canadian artist Russell deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots band Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list of awards, gold and platinum selling records and No 1 singles. Bound together by a superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as close to joined-at-the-hip perfection as you will ever encounter. www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle www.brookfield-knights.com 26 APRIL MAIREARAD AND ANNA: At Perth Folk Club, Perth. After the stunning success of their November tour, two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie follow up their critically acclaimed, third album, ‘Best Day’, with another tour!! www.mairearadandanna.com 28 APRIL

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 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

Everyone knows that big things come from Texas and when it comes to power-pop songstress, Erin Bennett, you need to be prepared for just how big an impact this Texan makes. Her dynamic vocals soar through her well-crafted songs backed by a weird mix of synth, rock and folk that leaves vapour trails; keeping audiences captivated long after the show is over. www.erinbennettmusic.com 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 29 APRIL electrifying effect. They have that unique Knock Castle Jazz Nights with IAN MILLER combination of traditional melodies, driving AND DOMINIC SPENCER: At Knock Castle rhythmic accompaniment, and rich vocals that Hotel, Drummond Terrace, Crieff, PH7 4AN. make their performances unforgettable – but 8pm, £10 on 01764 650088. Knock Castle Hotel you already knew that. Sure to be a sell out. in Crieff is launching a new musical night that Advance tickets are on sale NOW. See weblink starts this month. Saxophone and piano jazz below. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of duo, Ian Miller and Dominic Spencer will perform musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome an evening of live melodic jazz in the hotel’s seasoned musicians, beginners and those that relaxing atmosphere. The monthly concerts will just want to come along and listen in a friendly consist of a new repertoire of jazz standards atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature from The Great American Songbook as well as local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If original compositions you don’t want to make music then just come www.knockcastle.com along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door.

7 MAY www.tannahillweavers.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Stirling, Tolbooth. 2016 will see me celebrate 25 27 MAY years as a professional musician - Holy Moly!

I've just started recording a new solo record, it's Knock Castle Jazz Nights with IAN MILLER 13 years since my last album Goodnight Ginger. AND DOMINIC SPENCER: At Knock Castle I'm recording the album in our newly built Hotel, Drummond Terrace, Crieff, PH7 4AN. recording studio & it will be released in April 8pm, £10 on 01764 650088. Knock Castle Hotel 2016 on Under One Sky Records. To coincide in Crieff is launching a new musical night that with the release I will tour the UK with a brand starts this month. Saxophone and piano jazz new band, playing 23 shows and lots of festivals duo, Ian Miller and Dominic Spencer will perform throughout the summer. There will also be a an evening of live melodic jazz in the hotel’s book of my tunes published early next year relaxing atmosphere. The monthly concerts will featuring lots of my compositions from the last consist of a new repertoire of jazz standards 25 years. from The Great American Songbook as well as www.johnmccusker.co.uk original compositions www.knockcastle.com 10 MAY 9 JUNE JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Birnam, Birnam Arts. 2016 will see me celebrate Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS 25 years as a professional musician - Holy Moly! NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk I've just started recording a new solo record, it's Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit 13 years since my last album Goodnight Ginger. all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, I'm recording the album in our newly built beginners and those that just want to come recording studio & it will be released in April along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During 2016 on Under One Sky Records. To coincide Singers' nights they feature local singers and with the release I will tour the UK with a brand musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to new band, playing 23 shows and lots of festivals make music then just come along and tap your throughout the summer. There will also be a feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. book of my tunes published early next year www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub featuring lots of my compositions from the last 25 years.

18 JUNE www.johnmccusker.co.uk CLAIRE HASTINGS: At Killin Music Festival.

Claire Hastings is a folksinger/songwriter 12 MAY originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, to perform at many high-profile events including beginners and those that just want to come BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where Singers' nights they feature local singers and she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to Deacon Blue. make music then just come along and tap your www.clairehastings.com feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 23 JUNE

Crail Folk Club presents ..... DAVE NACHMANOFF: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7.

Perhaps best known in the UK for touring with Al 19 MAY Stewart, most recently a show at the Royal Albert Hall. A singer, musician extraordinaire and ERIN BENNETT: At The Green Room, Perth.

Crail Folk Club presents ..... JEZ LOWE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. A double nomination at the 2015 BBC Folk Awards – for best singer

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 20: fife + central + perthshire + tayside :: aberdeen + north east and best new song – was a timely reminder of Jez Lowe’s standing in the UK folk and acoustic music scene. Not only is he one of the busiest live performers in the country, but his songs are among the most widely sung by other performers, whether by long-established acts like Fairport Convention, The Dubliners and Bob Fox, or by the new breed of stars like The Unthanks and The Young Uns. Consistently one of the club’s most popular visitors. 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.jezlowe.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub

Churchill, Paper Aeroplanes, Dean Owens, Eleanor McEvoy, Tom Baxter, Jon Gomm, Sam Brookes and Horse. www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic 11 AUGUST 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 25 AUGUST

Crail Folk Club presents ..... MY SWEET PATOOTIE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. An acoustic roots group from rural Ontario that Crail Folk Club presents ..... brings twining vocal harmonies, monstrous FORGAITHERIN’: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. Having formed the group in 2013 to perform finger style guitar, sizzling fiddle, percussion and abundant charisma together in one perfect a single charity concert at their home club in Glenfarg, Lesley, Hugh, John and Hamish have package. Their music is a tongue-in-cheek gone on to entertain around Scotland, including Canadian blend of old country, vintage jazz, gigs at both the Fringe and the Carrying Stream western swing & blues. Firm favourites in Crail after two previous visits. A must for those who festivals in Edinburgh during 2015. They like to be entertained and amazed. Crail Folk combine their strong vocals with multiinstrumentation and perform a wide-ranging mix Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, of both traditional and contemporary material. beginners and those that just want to come Their second album is set for release in early along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During 2016. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of Singers' nights they feature local singers and musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to seasoned musicians, beginners and those that make music then just come along and tap your just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If www.mysweetpatootie.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are 8 SEPTEMBER sold at the door. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub Crail Folk Club presents ..... CINDY & MARK LEMAIRE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. The 2 JULY remarkable guitar playing of Mark Lemaire (check out his instrumental version of ‘A whiter DAVE ARCARI: At Clarks, Dundee. alt.blues shade of pale’) combines with their beautifully troubadour Dave Arcari is a touring musician/ songwriter whose sounds owe as much to trash harmonised voices, humour and short stories to result in an ‘almost magical’ evening. Mark and country, punk & rockabilly as they do pre-war Cindy are touring from California. Crail Folk Club Delta blues... offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all www.davearcari.com tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come 14 JULY along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Crail Folk Club presents ..... BARBARA Singers' nights they feature local singers and DYMOCK & CHRIS MARRA: At Town Hall in musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to Crail, Fife. £7. Barbara Dymock & Chris Marra A make music then just come along and tap your singer from Fife who is a welcome addition to feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. our programme. Known for her collaborations www.marklemaire.com not least with Christine Kydd in Sinsheen. On www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub this occasion Barbara is joined by Chris Marra, the Dundonian brother of Michael and member of 22 SEPTEMBER the Hazey Janes. Crail Folk Club offers a wide Crail Folk Club presents ..... DAVID range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they FRANCEY plus KIM EDGAR: At Town Hall in welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in Crail, Fife. £7. We are delighted to have been able to re-schedule David from last year after he a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are had to cancel due to illness. Another in our welcome. If you don’t want to make music then increasingly long line of guests from Canada (well sort of – originally from Ayrshire). A singer just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs and storyteller with wry humour and astute tickets are sold at the door. observations alongside an openhearted singing www.barbaradymock.com style. Regulars will be familiar with his song www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub ‘Torn Screen Door’. At no extra charge (!) we also welcome Edinburgh’s Kim Edgar who is 16 JULY promoting her third solo album on a short CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Pandora Fest, Scottish tour. Guitarist and piano player Kim is Duncarron Medieval Village. Caroline’s latest EP also a member of the celebrated band Cara. Crail 'Electric Waterfalls' is due for release on Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to 25.3.2016. Produced by Jud Mahoney (Justin suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned Timberlake, Babyface), this is a departure in musicians, beginners and those that just want to musical style for Caroline, which is influenced by come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. her love of 80s electro pop. Caroline has opened During Singers' nights they feature local singers for artists such as Charlotte Church, Kim and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t 30 JUNE

want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.davidfrancey.com www.kimedgar.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 13 OCTOBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 27 OCTOBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... MAIREARAD GREEN & ANNA MASSIE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. Two of Scotland’s most revered multiinstrumentalists, Mairearad Green (accordion and bagpipes) and Anna Massie (guitar, banjo, fiddle) are a truly captivating duo, providing a highly energetic performance with an instantly warm and friendly stage presence. The Poozies and Blazing Fiddles are amongst the various bands of which they are members. ‘You guys were killing it….amazing playing’ K T Tunstall. A huge hit at Glenfarg’s 2014 Folk Feast. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.mairearadandanna.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 10 NOVEMBER 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 24 NOVEMBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... EWAN MCLENNAN: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7.

Ewan McLennan has, in a short space of time, come to be known as a guitarist at the forefront of his generation; a troubadour, balladeer and storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that can move audiences with his passion and pathos. A regular now on Transatlantic Sessions. 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.ewanmclennan.co.uk www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub

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An uplifting evening of music from Manran, which has been tagged as “folk-rock”, “tradrock”, “Celtic-rock” and even grown-up folkrock” www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 2 APRIL A Celebration of David Bowie: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets £8.80 on tel 01224 641122. A Celebration of David Bowie, featuring performances from Stanley, Dear John and The Alternative Candidates + DJs. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

(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, who weaves traces of Emo Rock, Soul and Folk to create his own distinct style of Rock music. Tickets @ www.musicglue.com/yellowroom-music www.facebook.com/jpbofficial www.facebook.com/doghouseroses KARINE POLWART and KARDEMIMMIT: At The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 8pm. Tickets £16.50 on tel 01224 641122. As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Arc series, famed accordionist, vocalist and award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and Finnish folk music group Kardemimmit, players of the kantele. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 10 APRIL Almost Blue Promotions Presents …..

DANNI NICHOLLS + support COLIN CLYNE: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm.

From a young age, Danni Nicholls was soaking up American folk, country and rock n roll music from her Grandmother’s record collection in her small home town of Bedford. When she inherited her Uncle Heathcliff’s 1963 Burns London Shortscale Jazz guitar (rumoured to have belonged to Billy Fury!) aged 16, all those influences came pouring back out in the form of her own original material and has been flowing ever since. With performances guaranteed to melt your heart into the soles of your cowboy boots, her passionate delivery, powerful, velvet voice and charmingly engaging between-song banter compel you to fall under her spell. A native of Stonehaven, Colin Clyne now divides his time between his homeland and Southern California, with a sizeable following in each. In August 2012, Clyne attended The San Diego Music Awards in California, where he was crowned as the 'Best Acoustic Act'. Remarkably, Clyne also won this award in 2011. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com 11 APRIL

GREGORY PORTER: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm. Tickets £36-£41 on 01224 641122. Internationally-acclaimed Lights Oot: Hootanany: At the Music Hall, American jazz vocalist, songwriter and actor Aberdeen, doors 9pm. Tickets £11 on 01224 Gregory Porter, who won the 2014 Grammy for 641122. This will be the last event at the Music best jazz vocal album Liquid Spirit.

Hall before the venue closes for a huge £7m transformation. The ceilidh will be led by Scottish www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Ceilidh Allstars, and the evening will end with 12 APRIL the premiere of a brand new piece of music called ‘Hibernation’, commissioned by APA for ALTAN: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North the occasion.

Street, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets £15.40 on www.aberdeenperformingarts.com tel 01224 641122. Long established as the best and foremost traditional Irish band to come out 8 APRIL of Ireland, Altan. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 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

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LIMEHOUSE LIZZY: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets £17.60 on tel 01224 641122.

9 APRIL Renowned for an action-packed pyrotechnicfuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy DOGHOUSE ROSES with THE JOSEPH PARSONS DUO: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. A continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon special double bill featuring Scotland's Doghouse Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 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 Queen of the Night: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm. Tickets £24 on 01224 'Lost is not Losing', their first in 5 years. This 641122. A stunning celebration of the music and album see's the duo's trademark fingerpicked guitars and vocal harmonies augmented by new life of one of the greatest singers of our time, Whitney: Queen of the Night, featuring a stellar band member, guitarist, John Alexander to line-up with rising West End star Rebecca create a 'boundary ignoring landscape

Freckleton. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 16 APRIL PAUL ANDERSON and SIOBHAN MILLER: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 6.45pm. Tickets £16.50 on tel 01224 641122. Join performer Paul Anderson and singer Siobhan Miller for Traditional Music and Song 50th Anniversary Celebrations. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 17 APRIL JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Banchory, Woodend Barn. 2016 will see me celebrate 25 years as a professional musician 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 The Traditional Music and Song Association Workshop: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 12.30pm. Tickets £20 (must book) Email Shirley. watt795@btinternet.com or tel 01224 314795 for tickets. The Traditional Music and Song Association Workshop offers sessions with Paul Anderson and Siobhan Miller. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 19 APRIL THE BELLRAYS: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm.

Tickets £11 on 01224 641122. Catch talented punk-rock-and-soul group The Bellrays. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 22 APRIL MARK LANEGAN: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm.

Tickets £24.75 on 01224 641122. US singersongwriter Mark Lanegan. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 23 APRIL MAIREARAD AND ANNA: At Finzean Hall, Banchory. After the stunning success of their November tour, two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie follow up their critically acclaimed, third album, ‘Best Day’, with another tour!! www.mairearadandanna.com DALLAHAN: At Hatton Castle, Aberdeenshire.

On tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of Time', these gigs showcase the sound that they have developed since their debut album's release. Having found their feet musically when conceiving the first album's material, they have expanded and developed their ideas, exploring more ambitious and artful musical avenues whilst maintaining the same open minded approach to traditional music. www.dallahanmusic.com 24 APRIL Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE RAILSPLITTERS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen.

Renowned across America for their exhilarating performances and great playing, The Railsplitters, working out of the Colorado

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 23: aberdeen + north east 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 THE BLUETONES: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm.

Tickets £23.10 on 01224 641122. Fronted by the enigmatic Mark Morriss. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 26 APRIL Brookfield Knights presents ….. LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. The Boston-based fiddler/ vocalist and song-writer Laura Cortese who digs deep and aims high, is one of the busiest on the circuit. But, it’s been as Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards that she has made the biggest impact, their elegant music schooled in the lyrical rituals of folk music and backed by grooves that alternately inspire Cajun twostepping and rock ‘n’ roll swagger. www.thisislauracortese.com www.brookfield-knights.com

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 Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL DECARLE: At House concert, Aberdeen.

Legendary Canadian artist Russell deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots band Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list of awards, gold and platinum selling records and No 1 singles. Bound together by a superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as close to joined-at-the-hip perfection as you will ever encounter. www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle www.brookfield-knights.com RM HUBBERT: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm.

Tickets £15.40 on 01224 641122. Awardwinning songwriter and guitarist RM Hubbert returns with a masterfully curated and lavishly diverse set of collaborations. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus support: At Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a brand new studio album If Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Records on March 28th 2016, and a supporting tour. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ 16 MAY RURA: At The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. 7.30pm / £14.20 incl bf / 01224 641122. With their second album, 2015’s Despite the Dark, accompanied by extensive UK and international touring, RURA have well and truly reinforced their reputation as one of Scotland’s most powerful folk-based bands. Their exquisitely rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, Highland pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar and voice has proven a resounding hit across the board. www.rura.co.uk 27 MAY

CLAIRE HASTINGS: At Woodend Barn, Banchory. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/ songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, 4 MAY Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s 29 APRIL Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM Young Traditional Musician of the Year award.

AND LOTUS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. We Since winning the title, Claire has had the Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL are delighted to welcome back these "new kings opportunity to perform at many high-profile DECARLE: At Glenbuchat Hall, Strathdon. of old-time", described by fRoots magazine as “a events including BBC Proms in the Park with the Legendary Canadian artist Russell deCarle Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music delicious brew and all in all a lovely, inspiring famously fronted iconic country roots band Day where she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie and slightly manic treat.” Cerys Matthews at Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list of BBC Radio 6 has urged everyone to “catch them Cullum and Deacon Blue. awards, gold and platinum selling records and www.clairehastings.com if you can."

No 1 singles. Bound together by a superlative http://sheeshamandlotus.com level of playing and performance that is rare and www.brookfield-knights.com 28 MAY precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as close Almost Blue Promotions Presents ….. to joined-at-the-hip perfection as you will ever 5 MAY DANIEL ROMANO with support KACY & encounter. www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM CLAYTON: At The Tunnels, Aberdeen. Doors 7.00pm. Daniel Romano’s fifth LP “Mosey” will www.brookfield-knights.com AND LOTUS: At Glenbuchat Hall, Strathdon, be released in late spring through New West Aberdeenshire. We are delighted to welcome 30 APRIL back these "new kings of old-time", described by Records. The upcoming album is named after how he describes his own music. “Mosey music fRoots magazine as “a delicious brew and all in THE BLOW MONKEYS: At Montrose Town Hall. all a lovely, inspiring and slightly manic treat.” is a study in contrasts. There’s glitz and grit, Following the success of The Blow Monkeys reveling and wallowing, wretchedness and Cerys Matthews at BBC Radio 6 has urged latest album the self released ‘If Not Now , showmanship. Mosey music’s pioneers wore everyone to “catch them if you can."

When?’ in 2015 the band are ready to spread their battered hearts on sequined sleeves. From http://sheeshamandlotus.com the love and share the music out there "live" Bakersfield to Galveston, the legends traded www.brookfield-knights.com once again! Since they reformed in 2008 The their tragicomic highs and lows for gold records Blow Monkeys have been recording and and white Cadillacs. But that was then; the days 12 MAY performing again with almost indecent haste. of Buckaroos, Nudie Suits and various Hanks are

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 24: aberdeen + north east :: highlands + west coast + argyll over, save for the museum displays. To quote a George Jones title track, “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?” On this tour Daniel Romano has invited Kacy & Clayton to open up for him and his band. A duo from the wood mountain uplands of Southern Saskatchewan that gently melts British and North American folk tradition together and create something timeless and captivating. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com

Having found their feet musically when conceiving the first album's material, they have expanded and developed their ideas, exploring more ambitious and artful musical avenues whilst maintaining the same open minded approach to traditional music. www.dallahanmusic.com

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RED NOTE ENSEMBLE with KULJIT BHAMRA and FRASER FIFIELD: At The Ceilidh Place, 14 West Argyle Street, Ullapool, Ross-Shire IV26 2TY. 8.30pm. Tickets £7. Scottish-Indian fusion as Red Note is joined by the superb tabla player Kuljit Bhamra and piper-and-multiinstrumentalist Fraser Fifield for new and traditional tunes. Expect love songs, dance music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of tunes you’ll recognise immediately even in their new guise. Join internationally-renowned tabla player Kuljit Bhamra each day at 3pm for a familyfriendly hands-on Indian drumming workshop, introducing some of the rhythms and musical ideas that drive Reels to Ragas. Tickets @ www.theceilidhplace.com www.rednoteensemble.com

DALLAHAN: At Stonehaven Folk Festival. On tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of Time', these gigs showcase the sound that they have developed since their debut album's release.

Having found their feet musically when conceiving the first album's material, they have expanded and developed their ideas, exploring more ambitious and artful musical avenues whilst maintaining the same open minded approach to traditional music. www.dallahanmusic.com 18 SEPTEMBER Almost Blue Promotions presents …..

CAHALEN MORRIOSON & ELI WEST: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 8pm. Cahalen Morrison & Eli West are, simply put, two of the most innovative and subtle roots musicians today.

Their music draws from old folk sources, but it sounds vibrantly alive. Cahalen Morrison writes songs that sound like a Cormac McCarthy novel: simple, beautifully crafted, and seemingly formed from raw natural elements. Eli West brings jagged, angular arrangements based in bluegrass and old-time, but refracted through a 21st century lens. www.almostbluepromotions.com

HIGHLANDS + WEST COAST / ARGYLL Send us all your gig dates for the Highlands Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 7 APRIL DALLAHAN: At Arisaig Hotel, Arisaig. On tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of Time', these gigs showcase the sound that they have developed since their debut album's release.

Having found their feet musically when conceiving the first album's material, they have expanded and developed their ideas, exploring more ambitious and artful musical avenues whilst maintaining the same open minded approach to traditional music. www.dallahanmusic.com 9 APRIL DALLAHAN: At Inverie Hall, Knoydart. On tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of Time', these gigs showcase the sound that they have developed since their debut album's release.

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Brookfield Knights presents ….. LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At Universal Hall, Findhorn. The Boston-based fiddler/vocalist and song-writer who digs deep and aims high, is one of the busiest on the circuit. But, it’s been as Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards that she has made the biggest impact, their elegant music schooled in the lyrical rituals of folk music and backed by grooves that alternately inspire Cajun two-stepping and rock ‘n’ roll swagger. www.thisislauracortese.com www.brookfield-knights.com 21 APRIL MAIREARAD AND ANNA: At Eden Court Theatre, Inverness. After the stunning success of their November tour, two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie follow up their critically acclaimed, third album, ‘Best Day’, with another tour!! www.mairearadandanna.com 11 MAY

JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Findhorn, University Hall. 2016 will see me celebrate 25 years as a professional musician 14 APRIL Holy Moly! I've just started recording a new solo THE PAUL MCKENNA BAND: At Plockton Music record, it's 13 years since my last album School, Plockton. On tour supporting their new Goodnight Ginger. I'm recording the album in album ‘Paths that Wind’ 2016 sees The Paul our newly built recording studio & it will be McKenna Band celebrate their 10th Anniversary. released in April 2016 on Under One Sky To celebrate this milestone they are releasing Records. To coincide with the release I will tour their fourth, highly anticipated, studio album on the UK with a brand new band, playing 23 shows 8 April that is produced by the legendary John and lots of festivals throughout the summer.

McCusker. The new album features guests in the There will also be a book of my tunes published form of some of Scotland’s greatest musicians - early next year featuring lots of my compositions John McCusker, Rod Paterson, Mike Vass and from the last 25 years.

James Lindsay www.johnmccusker.co.uk www.paulmckennaband.com 12 MAY 15 APRIL CLAIRE HASTINGS: At The Ceilidh Place, RED NOTE ENSEMBLE with KULJIT BHAMRA Ullapool. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/ and FRASER FIFIELD: At Glenfinnan Church, songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Glenfinnan, Highland. 7pm. Tickets £12/£6.

Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Scottish-Indian fusion as Red Note is joined by Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. the superb tabla player Kuljit Bhamra and piper- Since winning the title, Claire has had the and-multi-instrumentalist Fraser Fifield for new opportunity to perform at many high-profile and traditional tunes. Expect love songs, dance events including BBC Proms in the Park with the music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of tunes Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music you’ll recognise immediately even in their new Day where she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie guise. Join internationally-renowned tabla player Cullum and Deacon Blue.

Kuljit Bhamra each day at 3pm for a familywww.clairehastings.com friendly hands-on Indian drumming workshop, introducing some of the rhythms and musical 13 MAY ideas that drive Reels to Ragas. Tickets @ Oban Live with SKERRYVORE and friends: At www.lochshielfestival.com/tickets2016 Mossfield Stadium, Oban. A superstar line up of www.rednoteensemble.com Scottish acts that includes Julie Fowlis, Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, Skipinnish and the legendary 20 APRIL Capercaillie – who will be returning to their home MAIREARAD AND ANNA: At Plockton High town with a host of special guests. Joining them School, Plockton. After the stunning success of will be multi-award winning Irish group We their November tour, two of Scotland’s most Banjo 3 who will visit Argyll as part of their world revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green tour. Skerryvore will be joined by special guests and Anna Massie follow up their critically Blair Douglas and former Silencers frontman JJ acclaimed, third album, ‘Best Day’, with another Gilmour as they return to the scene of their tour!! special Decade concert last May. www.mairearadandanna.com www.obanlive.com 20 APRIL

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 25: highlands + west coast + argyll :: islands + shetland + orkney Tickets £12 -£14 / Box Offfice 01463 234 234.

With their second album, 2015’s Despite the Dark, accompanied by extensive UK and international touring, RURA have well and truly reinforced their reputation as one of Scotland’s most powerful folk-based bands. Their exquisitely rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, Highland pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar and voice has proven a resounding hit across the board. www.rura.co.uk 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 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

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BRIAN Ó HEADHRA & FIONA MAKENZIE: At Taigh Chearsabhagh, North Uist. A Highland couple take to the road to launch their new music duo – Brian Ó hEadhra & Fiona Makenzie.

The pair are no strangers to performing on stage together as both toured the world with the band Anam in the late nineties and then with various bands over the past 15 years including Mackenzie, Cruinn and as solo acts. www.oheadhra-mackenzie.com

THE MYSTERONS: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. free admission www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk

RURA: At Ullapool Village Hall. 7.30pm / £13 /.

With their second album, 2015’s Despite the Dark, accompanied by extensive UK and international touring, RURA have well and truly reinforced their reputation as one of Scotland’s most powerful folk-based bands. Their exquisitely rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, Highland pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar UPSHOT: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. and voice has proven a resounding hit across the 9pm, free admission board. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk www.rura.co.uk Transclyde Music presents ….. RODNEY 15 MAY BRANIGAN with support DANNY SWEET: At Craigmore Bowling Club, Isle of Bute, 7pm. The RURA: At Incheberry Hall, Fochabers. 7.30pm / London based singer/songwriter (originally from £7.52 - £13.85. With their second album, 2015’s Texas), masterfully plays two guitars at once.

Despite the Dark, accompanied by extensive UK However, it is his ability to mix this and international touring, RURA have well and extraordinary skill with his own heartfelt lyrics truly reinforced their reputation as one of and rich, soulful voice that have led to Rodney Scotland’s most powerful folk-based bands. Their Branigan becoming one of the most followed exquisitely rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, global performers of the moment. Tickets £10 Highland pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar from Musicker on 01700 502287. and voice has proven a resounding hit across the http://transclydemusic.co.uk/events/ board. www.rura.co.uk 3 APRIL

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BIFFY SINGS JAZZ: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 2pm, free admission www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk

10 APRIL BIFFY SINGS JAZZ: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 2pm, free admission www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 13 APRIL RED NOTE ENSEMBLE with KULJIT BHAMRA and FRASER FIFIELD: At The Missionhouse Studio on Harris Finsbay, Isle of Harris HS3 3JD. 8pm. Tickets £10, £6. Scottish-Indian fusion as Red Note is joined by the superb tabla player Kuljit Bhamra and piper-and-multiinstrumentalist Fraser Fifield for new and traditional tunes. Expect love songs, dance music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of tunes you’ll recognise immediately even in their new guise. Join internationally-renowned tabla player Kuljit Bhamra each day at 3pm for a familyfriendly hands-on Indian drumming workshop, introducing some of the rhythms and musical ideas that drive Reels to Ragas. Tickets @ www.missionhousestudio.blogspot.co.uk/ www.rednoteensemble.com 14 APRIL

DALLAHAN: At Aros Theatre, Isle of Skye. On tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of Time', these gigs showcase the sound that they have Email them to Carol developed since their debut album's release.

Having found their feet musically when carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com conceiving the first album's material, they have expanded and developed their ideas, exploring Isle of Bute …. more ambitious and artful musical avenues Transclyde Music is a group of like minded whilst maintaining the same open minded people on the Isle of Bute whose aims are to approach to traditional music. promote live music on the island. For their latest www.dallahanmusic.com gig news go to …. www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic 8 APRIL

RED NOTE ENSEMBLE with KULJIT BHAMRA and FRASER FIFIELD: At SEALL at Sabhal, Mòr Ostaig, Skye IV44 8RQ. 7.30pm. Tickets £12 + discounts. Scottish-Indian fusion as Red Note is joined by the superb tabla player Kuljit Bhamra and piper-and-multi-instrumentalist Fraser Fifield for new and traditional tunes. Expect love songs, dance music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of tunes you’ll recognise immediately even in their new guise. Join internationally-renowned tabla player Kuljit Bhamra each day at 3pm for a family-friendly hands-on Indian drumming workshop, introducing some of the rhythms and musical ideas that drive Reels to Ragas. Tickets @ www.seall.co.uk www.rednoteensemble.com

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DALLAHAN: At Community Hall, Isle of Eigg. On tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of Time', BRIAN Ó HEADHRA & FIONA MAKENZIE: At these gigs showcase the sound that they have South Uist Folk Club. A Highland couple take to developed since their debut album's release. the road to launch their new music duo – Brian Ó Having found their feet musically when hEadhra & Fiona Makenzie. The pair are no conceiving the first album's material, they have strangers to performing on stage together as expanded and developed their ideas, exploring both toured the world with the band Anam in the more ambitious and artful musical avenues late nineties and then with various bands over whilst maintaining the same open minded the past 15 years including Mackenzie, Cruinn approach to traditional music. and as solo acts. www.dallahanmusic.com www.oheadhra-mackenzie.com

THE JACK DAWKINS BAND: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. free admission www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 17 APRIL BIFFY SINGS JAZZ: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 2pm, free admission www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 26: islands + shetland + orkney :: ayrshire + dumfriesshire :: scottish borders 23 APRIL THE GEORGE LINDSAY BLUES BAND: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. free admission www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 24 APRIL BIFFY SINGS JAZZ: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 2pm, free admission www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 28 APRIL Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL DECARLE: At SEALL Arts at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, Isle of Skye. Legendary Canadian artist Russell deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots band Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list of awards, gold and platinum selling records and No 1 singles. Bound together by a superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as close to joined-at-thehip perfection as you will ever encounter. www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle www.brookfield-knights.com Brookfield Knights presents ….. LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At Shetland Folk Festival from 28 April to 1 May. The Boston-based fiddler/vocalist and song-writer Laura Cortese who digs deep and aims high, is one of the busiest on the circuit. But, it’s been as Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards that she has made the biggest impact, their elegant music schooled in the lyrical rituals of folk music and backed by grooves that alternately inspire Cajun two-stepping and rock ‘n’ roll swagger. www.thisislauracortese.com www.brookfield-knights.com

she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and Deacon Blue. www.clairehastings.com

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Send us all your gig dates for Dumfriesshire, South West and Cumbria areas Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 9 APRIL BADSTONE: At The Alton Inn, Kilwinning. 9pm, free admission

Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM AND LOTUS: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. We are delighted to welcome back these "new kings of old-time", described by fRoots magazine as “a delicious brew and all in all a lovely, inspiring and slightly manic treat.” Cerys Matthews at BBC Radio 6 has urged everyone to “catch them if you can." http://sheeshamandlotus.com www.brookfield-knights.com THE PAUL MCKENNA BAND: At Moniaive Folk Festival, Moniaive. On tour supporting their new album ‘Paths that Wind’ 2016 sees The Paul McKenna Band celebrate their 10th Anniversary.

To celebrate this milestone they are releasing their fourth, highly anticipated, studio album on 8 April that is produced by the legendary John McCusker. The new album features guests in the form of some of Scotland’s greatest musicians John McCusker, Rod Paterson, Mike Vass and James Lindsay www.paulmckennaband.com

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THE PAUL MCKENNA BAND: At Moniaive Folk Festival, Moniaive. On tour supporting their new album ‘Paths that Wind’ 2016 sees The Paul McKenna Band celebrate their 10th Anniversary.

To celebrate this milestone they are releasing their fourth, highly anticipated, studio album on 8 April that is produced by the legendary John McCusker. The new album features guests in the form of some of Scotland’s greatest musicians John McCusker, Rod Paterson, Mike Vass and James Lindsay www.paulmckennaband.com

BADSTONE: At Rock Hard Café, Kilmarnock.

9pm, free admission www.facebook.com/rockhard.neon Jam Session: At Bellfield Tavern, Kilmarnock.

Every Wednesday 8:30pm Jam Session – All musicians and spectators welcome www.facebook.com/bellfieldinnkilmarnock 24 APRIL

Brookfield Knights presents ….. LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. The Boston-based fiddler/ Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM vocalist and song-writer who digs deep and aims AND LOTUS: At Shetland Folk Festival from 28 high, is one of the busiest on the circuit. But, it’s April to 2 May. We are delighted to welcome been as Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards that back these "new kings of old-time", described by she has made the biggest impact, their elegant fRoots magazine as “a delicious brew and all in music schooled in the lyrical rituals of folk music all a lovely, inspiring and slightly manic treat.” and backed by grooves that alternately inspire Cerys Matthews at BBC Radio 6 has urged Cajun two-stepping and rock ‘n’ roll swagger. everyone to “catch them if you can." www.thisislauracortese.com http://sheeshamandlotus.com www.brookfield-knights.com www.brookfield-knights.com 1 MAY 30 APRIL Brookfield Knights presents ….. RUSSELL BADSTONE: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, DECARLE: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine.

Arran. free admission Legendary Canadian artist Russell deCarle www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk famously fronted iconic country roots band Prairie Oyster, racking up an impressive list of 6 MAY awards, gold and platinum selling records and No 1 singles. Bound together by a superlative CLAIRE HASTINGS with JEN level of playing and performance that is rare and BUTTERWORTH: At Red Roof Café, Skye. precious, deCarle, Keldie and Briggs are as close Claire Hastings is a folksinger/songwriter to joined-at-the-hip perfection as you will ever originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won encounter. the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young www.facebook.com/RusselldeCarle Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since www.brookfield-knights.com winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity to perform at many high-profile events including 4 MAY BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where CLAIRE HASTINGS (Album Launch) with she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and support Holly Little: At Theatre Royal, Deacon Blue.

Dumfries. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/ www.clairehastings.com songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s 3 JUNE Young Traditional Musician of the Year award.

Since winning the title, Claire has had the CLAIRE HASTINGS: At Arran Folk Festival. opportunity to perform at many high-profile Claire Hastings is a folksinger/songwriter events including BBC Proms in the Park with the originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Day where she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since Cullum and Deacon Blue. winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity www.clairehastings.com to perform at many high-profile events including BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish 7 MAY Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where

26 MAY DALLAHAN: At Colvend Hall, Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival. On tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of Time', these gigs showcase the sound that they have developed since their debut album's release. Having found their feet musically when conceiving the first album's material, they have expanded and developed their ideas, exploring more ambitious and artful musical avenues whilst maintaining the same open minded approach to traditional music. www.dallahanmusic.com 17 JUNE CLAIRE HASTINGS: At The Catstrand, New Galloway. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/ songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year award.

Since winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity to perform at many high-profile events including BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and Deacon Blue. www.clairehastings.com

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Having found their feet musically when conceiving the first album's material, they have expanded and developed their ideas, exploring more ambitious and artful musical avenues whilst maintaining the same open minded approach to traditional music. www.dallahanmusic.com 2 APRIL Reivers Bar presents ….. DUKE STREET: At Reivers Bar, Galashiels, Scottish Borders. Free.

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recently she joined Shooglenifty for their acclaimed seventh album The Untied Knot, her puirt à beul (mouth music) bringing a dynamic new element to the band’s sound. She toured extensively with the Shoogles throughout 2015, and will be on the road with the band again in 2016 including a major tour of Australia and New Zealand in March. www.kaelarowan.net 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 ….. BRYAN EXPERIENCE: At Reivers Bar, Galashiels, Scottish Borders. £5. Reivers continues to bring live entertainment every weekend to the town of Galashiels. There is a friendly packed atmosphere with people now venturing down from Edinburgh and it's surroundings. Most nights we start the live acts at 9pm, all ticket events are usually sold out by the evening itself. www.facebook.com/reivers.sportsbargalashiels 29 APRIL Kazmiranda ‘Music’ Café presents ….. STEVE MORRISON: At Kazmiranda, Berwick-uponTweed. Tickets are £10. Kazmiranda = Live Music! 'Northumberland Business Award 2015 for Creative Industries winner'. For details email Brian at brian@themusicgallery.com www.facebook.com/cafekazmirandaberwickontweed

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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 9 APRIL nights we start the live acts at 9pm, all ticket events are usually sold out by the evening itself.

25 MAY Reivers Bar presents ….. THE SENSATIONAL www.facebook.com/reivers.sportsbargalashiels DAVID BOWIE: At Reivers Bar, Galashiels, RURA: At Eastgate Arts Centre, Peebles.

Scottish Borders. £6. Reivers continues to bring 20 APRIL 7.30pm / £12-£14-£6 (schoolchildren). With live entertainment every weekend to the town of Galashiels. There is a friendly packed JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At their second album, 2015’s Despite the Dark, atmosphere with people now venturing down Peebles, Eastgate Arts Centre. 2016 will see me accompanied by extensive UK and international touring, RURA have well and truly reinforced from Edinburgh and it's surroundings. Most celebrate 25 years as a professional musician nights we start the live acts at 9pm, all ticket Holy Moly! I've just started recording a new solo their reputation as one of Scotland’s most powerful folk-based bands. Their exquisitely events are usually sold out by the evening itself. record, it's 13 years since my last album rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, Highland www.facebook.com/reivers.sportsbargalashiels Goodnight Ginger. I'm recording the album in pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar and voice our newly built recording studio & it will be has proven a resounding hit across the board.

CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Hauxley Village Hall, released in April 2016 on Under One Sky www.rura.co.uk Northumberland. Caroline’s latest EP 'Electric Records. To coincide with the release I will tour Waterfalls' is due for release on 25.3.2016. the UK with a brand new band, playing 23 shows 18 JUNE Produced by Jud Mahoney (Justin Timberlake, and lots of festivals throughout the summer.

Babyface), this is a departure in musical style for There will also be a book of my tunes published Caroline, which is influenced by her love of 80s early next year featuring lots of my compositions THE BLOW MONKEYS: At Jedburgh, Riverside Rock Festival. Following the success of The Blow electro pop. Caroline has opened for artists such from the last 25 years.

Monkeys latest album the self released ‘If Not as Charlotte Church, Kim Churchill, Paper www.johnmccusker.co.uk Now ,When?’ in 2015 the band are ready to Aeroplanes, Dean Owens, Eleanor McEvoy, Tom spread the love and share the music out there Baxter, Jon Gomm, Sam Brookes and Horse.

21 APRIL "live" once again! Since they reformed in 2008 www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic The Blow Monkeys have been recording and JACOB FISCHER: At MacArts, Bridge Street, performing again with almost indecent haste.

Galashiels, Scottish Borders TD1 1SP. An 13 APRIL Evening with International Jazz Sensation Jacob This is a chance to catch a legendary band with all four original members performing at the peak THE KAELA ROWAN BAND: At The Fischer and Friends of their powers with a mix of "classic hits" and Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth. TD14 7.30pm / £10. For all the latest MacArts news 5HS. Doors: 7.30pm Tickets: £9.50 (adv) and information on upcoming events, check out brand new songs - all infused with that enigmatic simian soul. £10.50(door). Ticket Office: 01890 750099. As a the events section @ www.theblowmonkeys.com solo artist Kaela released her acclaimed debut www.macarts.scot album Menagerie in 2014 and graced stages both home and abroad with her own band. Most 23 APRIL

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APRIL Edinburgh International Harp Festival Edinburgh 1-6 April

For four days in April this truly unique festival combines one off concerts with dynamic and exciting workshops for both adults and children. In 2016 we celebrate the best talent from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Scotland. For the past 13 years the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (Edinburgh & Lothians Branch), have been bringing the finest in Nordic and Scottish music, song and dance to enthusiastic audiences in Edinburgh. Explore our concerts, workshops and artist pages for details of this year’s festival.

And you can book through the link on tickets page. On Thursday 21 April there will be a concert in Inverness at Hootanannys.

The Edinburgh International Harp Festival hosts its 35th annual celebration of the instrument with a magical series of concerts, courses and workshops. A star-studded line-up features top Scottish harpists, alongside acclaimed names from the USA and Europe, performing a rich vawww.northernstreams.org riety of music that spans traditions with outstanding creativity. With special events to celebrate the 85th anniversary of its organisers, The TradFest Edinburgh Clarsach Society, EIHF 2016 will be a festival to remember.

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Edinburgh 27 Apr – 8 May A vibrant twelve-day showcase of Scotland’s thriving traditional arts scene with dozens of events in the heart of Scotland’s capital, setting the city abuzz with music, song, storytelling, dance, film, crafts and more. Amongst the host of local and international talent appearing on this year’s programme are Nordic Fiddlers Bloc, Macmath: The Silent Page, Moishe’s Bagel, Dàimh, Niteworks, Gol, Nuala Kennedy Band, Talisk, Sheesham and Lotus & ‘Son and Mairi Campbell’s ‘Pulse’, along with many other songsters, storytellers and dancers to enjoy and discover.

The Easter Gaitherin is EYG’s flagship event for 9 – 18 year olds. We book Scotland’s top traditional musicians as tutors and run four days of classes in Tynecastle High School. These range from instrumental, to drama, to dance, to technical skills (check below to find out what we’re offering this year). Each day participants will take a main workshop in their first choice instruwww.facebook.com/tradfestedinburgh ment; one in their second choice (which can be something like singing, art, drama or a second instrument); and a third choice.

claimed Blues artist Aynsley Lister. The weekend boasts a cross section of music from Country Rock and Blues, Ska, Rock, Indie, Blues funk, Eclectic Americana as well as singer songwriters. www.lewishamiltonmusic.co.uk/events

Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival Oban 29 April - 1 May The Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival has developed into one of Scotland’s major cultural festivals, and takes place annually in Oban. The event has developed to include new special events and competitions, and the festival now offers over 1100 participants 125 competition classes in eleven disciplines including piping, accordion, fiddle, clarsach, piano, recorder, singing, woodwind & brass, highland dancing and choreography. www.obanfestival.org

Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Isle of Bute 29 April-2 May 2016

The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has grown spectacularly from its small beginnings to become one of Britain's most popular jazz weekends.

Top-class UK and international names feature in a programme of traditional jazz music in one of Scotland's prettiest and friendliest seaside resorts. Some very well known jazz names featured on the programme over the next few years – Acker Bilk, Monty Sunshine, Martin Tay36th Shetland Folk Festival lor, Tommy Smith, Andy Sheppard, Carol Kidd, Shetland The Temperance 7, and The London Community www.eyg.org.uk 28 April -1 May Gospel Choir amongst others, and the Festival continues to attract top class UK and internaCounterflows The Festival as the UK's most northerly folk fes- tional bands in mainly the Traditional New Ortival is regarded a prestigious event for perform- leans idiom.The Festival is a great supporter of Glasgow ers, locals and visitors alike. Organised by a vol- young musicians who feature prominently in the 7-10 April untary committee (and run by an even bigger annual programme.

Counterflows reaches its fifth year and I suppose pool of volunteers) the Festival prides itself in it is a big deal but really the music goes on and reaching out to even the most far flung areas of www.butejazz.com Shetland. Concerts are organised throughout the on with or without Counterflows. In saying this isles, consisting of some of the best Internaof course we are really pleased to reach this tional, British and Shetland music that the world Girvan Folk Festival milestone. A festival that celebrates marginal, Girvan has to offer. In fact, visiting artistes are reguunderground or maybe even experimental mularly dumbfounded by the quantity and quality of 29 April - 1 May sic, which are what our labels testify to, will allocal musicians that our remote isles have to ofways struggle to exist but we have made it this Concerts - Sessions - Open Stage - Competifar and are determined to keep the flame burn- fer. tions - Workshops - Children's Events - Camp ing Site : Girvan Folk Festival started in 1975, a www.shetlandfolkfestival.com time when folk music in Scotland was increashttp://counterflows.com/ ingly exploring its own roots. Concert venues, Skye Live competitions, ceilidh dance childrens events, Glenfarg Folk Feast Skye sessions for tunes and songs, Open Stage, work29-30 April shops,secure campsite. So please tell all of your Kinross friends and help to make this the biggest Girven 8-10 April A festival held on the magical Isle of Skye with Festival ever! There will be plenty of room and world class music, world class views. And preplenty of music for all to enjoy.

Ran by Glenfarg Village Folk Club the festival pare to be blasted into space, the mind-blowing may be small but its stature and longevity are Public Service Broadcasting are bringing their full www.girvanfolkfestival.co.uk huge to say the least. We pride ourselves on brass section to Skye Live 2016! running a friendly event with workshops and competitions to suit all tastes, and the World faNorth Hop Aberdeen www.skyelive.scot mous Puff-a -Box competition just has to be Aberdeen seen to be believed!

30 April - 1 May Thornhill Music Festival www.glenfargfolkclub.com Dumfriesshire May Day Bank Holiday Weekend celebrations, 29 April - 1 May jam packed with craft beer, cider, gin, cocktails, Northern Streams street food, music and lots more. North Hop AbThornhill Music Festival brings a rich and diverse erdeen is returning to the Granite City for 2016, Edinburgh programme of music to the village including ac- and this time we are going BIG! Meet the brew21-24 April

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It’s an incredibly exciting time in the Southside http://northhop.co.uk/ actively encouraging creativity and supporting local Southside talent. The ethos of the Southside Fringe is very much ‘strength in numbers’ : the more facets of the community and local businesses who get involved the louder our voice and the bigger the Southside’s profile will Moniave Folk Festival be on the festival map.

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The Moniave Folk Festival has something for everyone, Great music, Piping competitions, Open stages, children’s events and concerts.

Workshops. Come along for a wonderful family weekend. Main artists: Martin Simpson, the Paul McKenna Band, Northern Harmony, Margaret Bennett, Talisk www.moniaivefolkfestival.co.uk

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Perth Festival of the Arts Perth 19-29 May

World Ceilidh Kirkcudbright 26-29 May If you prefer a bigger festival in a smaller pot you are a Knockengorrocher! Join us beside the glittering Water of Deugh beneath the broad shoulders of southwest Scotland's great mountain peaks to celebrate some of the finest music from the Celtic diaspora and everywhere inbetween. The World Ceilidh melds together the most ancient roots music with the latest cutting edge sounds. This first truly backwoods upland music fest in Scotland hosts some of the best musicians and performers from across the world.

All are invited to journey over hill and dale by rock and stream to our natural greenfield auditorium and to our upland stage to experience the biggest little festival this side of anywhere!

Celebrate Perth Festival's 45th birthday in Perth Concert Hall, the Festival is one of the highlights in Scotland's cultural calendar. Perth Festival of www.knockengorroch.org.uk the Arts is an annual 11 day May Festival, founded in 1972, and taking place in the City of Perth in Scotland. It is now in its 45th Year and Orkney Folk Festival Orkney is one of the oldest continuously running arts 26-29 May Festivals in Scotland.

Once again we have some big names coming north to join in the fun in May, and from the ceilidh bands to the almost indie strand, we Dumfries & Galloway have brought together a broad mix of artists that we hope appeals to everyone’s interpretaArts Festival tion of the increasingly expansive folk genre. As Dumfries and Galloway ever, our local traditions and musicians – both 20-29 May established and emerging – will be centre stage alongside those visiting the festival. You would Our 9-day festival has taken place since 1979. be hard pushed to find another festival throughThe founding aim was to bring international per- out the country that has such a strong home formers of the highest quality to a region conrepresentation, and it is one that we are hugely taining many scattered rural communities since proud of. then this region has produced some of its own talent of international standing and we’re proud www.orkneyfolkfestival.com to also be able to present these artistes from time to time. We offer a wide range of events: music – including classical, jazz and folk, dance, Riverside Festival theatre, literary, children’s events, plus the vis- Glasgow ual arts and films. Events take place in a range 28-29 May of venues throughout the region, from large to small, formal to informal, urban to rural.

The Electric Frog & Pressure Riverside Festival takes place on the banks of the river Clyde on www.dgartsfestival.org.uk the grounds of the iconic Riverside Museum for the fourth consecutive year in 2016. Set to be bigger than ever before, the festival takes place Doune & Dunblane Fling over May Bank Holiday weekend Dunblane 26-28 May www.theelectricfrog.co.uk www.perthfestival.co.uk

Kelburn’s infamous season-opener – the wild and groovy feast for all the senses that is The Psychedelic Forest Disco. Once again we will feature a top line-up of acts across 2 soundsystems alongside innumerable hidden treats and surprises, quality beer, cider and cocktails, camping and of course your favourite woodland shenanigans! www.kelburngardenparty.com/other-events/

Scribblers Picnic Stirling 8 May The Scribbler’s Picnic is a charity that was set up in 2001 to raise money for five cancer charities – CHAS, Strathcarron Hospice, Maggie’s Centre, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Macmillan Cancer Care. This outdoor event is held at the Stirling Rugby Club with each year getting better and better. Four stages of music and a charity fete make it a fun day for all the family. The unique music event, which is run entirely by volunteers, will feature hundreds of musicians covering a broad array of music across the day in the grounds of Stirling Rugby Club. It run's under the tagline 'Musicians Helping the Fight Against Cancer' and is run in association with Stirling and Bridge of Allan Round Table. Thousands are expected to flock to Bridgehaugh for the event which runs from 12noon to 8pm.

Like many others, the Fling was conceived with the help of music and alcohol. It began as an idea at the Dunblane Folk Club, among a group of people fond of music and fun. And so in May 1993 the first Fling happened. Since then the Fling has gone from strength to strength. Somewww.scribblerspicnic.co.uk where along the line the first 'Fling by the River' began. Held each Fling Saturday on Dunblane's historic Drying Green, its activities have ranged FifeSing from an open stage for local young musicians, Collessie, Fife fire engines, space-hopper races and fire-eating 13-15 May jugglers, to the annual Rotary Club race for This unique event brings together some of Scot- 4,000 plastic ducks down the Allan Water. land's finest exponents of traditional singing for Gradually a 'Fringe Fling' has developed, featuring over the years everything from ghost walks, a weekend of old songs and bothy ballads in concerts and singarounds in the rural surround- pub quizzes, plays from the local Drama Group, ings of the Fife Farm Park. The weekend also in- master classes in everything from fiddling or cludes workshops/talks on topics related to tra- mandolins to harmony singing or bodhran, and the now-annual Thursday Jazz Night. ditional song and culture. www.springthyme.co.uk/fifesing

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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 . www.brewatthebog.com

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