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WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER

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The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Glasgow area mid west coast

Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays attraction-themed songs and artists. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

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Dundee Perth, Fife Stirling Falkirk

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The Jazz House: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Stephen Duffy presents a Bud Powell Rewind from RICHARD MICHAEL. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Seirm: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Cathy MacDonald presents acclaimed singer SIOBHAN WILSON. www.bbcalba.co.uk The Music Match: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Jay Lafferty presents her choice of music and lively chat. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Fonn Fonn Fonn: 11pm on BBC ALBA. An off-beat music quiz show hosted by resident with Gilleasbuig Ferguson. www.bbcalba.co.uk Rapal: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring VUKOVI, DONALD MacDONALD AND THE ISLANDS and CONQUERING ANIMAL SOUND www.bbcalba.co.uk SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER Take the Floor: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary Innes presents the very best in traditional music and song. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland na Trads: 8pm on BBC ALBA. With MANRAN, RURA, SKERRYVORE, SIOBHAN MILLER, INNES WATSON and NORRIE MacIVER. www.bbcalba.co.uk

Seirm: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Cathy MacDonald presents ALTAN and JULIE FOWLIS. Fonn Fonn Fonn: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. An off-beat www.bbcalba.co.uk music quiz show hosted by resident with Gilleasbuig Pipeline: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary West Ferguson. present piping news and music. www.bbcalba.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

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Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bruce MacKenzie sits in and plays country, folk, blues, soul and rock 'n' roll. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

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THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

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Billy Sloan: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy plays tracks written by KRIS KRISTOFFERSON. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Belladrum: 00.35am on BBC ALBA. Unseen festival highlights from THE STRANGLERS. www.bbcalba.co.uk SUNDAY 9 OCTOBER

The Quay Sessions: 3pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Roddy Hart presents performances from C. DUNCAN Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC and ADAM HOLMES AND THE EMBERS .

Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music chosen by www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland listeners.

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The Quay Sessions: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Roddy Hart presents performances from C. DUNCAN and ADAM HOLMES AND THE EMBERS . www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

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Rapal: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring VUKOVI, DONALD MacDONALD AND THE ISLANDS and CONQUERING ANIMAL SOUND www.bbcalba.co.uk

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Vic Galloway: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic has a session from THE VAN T'S and new material from the best alternative artists. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland na Trads: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. With MANRAN, RURA, SKERRYVORE, SIOBHAN MILLER, INNES WATSON and NORRIE MacIVER. www.bbcalba.co.uk FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER

Take the Floor: 5pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary Innes presents the very best in traditional music and song. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Travelling Folk: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bruce MacGregor presents the very best in folk and roots music from around the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland na Trads: 7.55pm on BBC ALBA. With DEOCH'N'DORUS perform 'Joan's Jig. www.bbcalba.co.uk Classics Unwrapped: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Jamie MacDougall with SIR THOMAS ALLEN and BEN McATEER plus highlights from East Neuk Festival. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Billy Sloan: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy plays a Great Collaboration track featuring U2 b and LYKKE

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The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Another Country with Ricky Ross: 9pm on TO HELP SCOTS MUSICIANS Scotland.

BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky and Pasquale PROMOTE LONDON GIGS www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Iannone look at the use of country music in film.

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Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

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End the day in the company of the songwriting carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland masters of country, folk, blues and soul. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland 11 OCTOBER Vic Galloway: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic features live sessions and new material from the na Trads: 11.50pm on BBC ALBA. With TOY MOUNTAINS: At The Black Heart, London. best alternative artists.

DEOCH'N'DORUS perform 'Joan's Jig. Glasgow’s Toy Mountains new EP I Swore I’d www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbcalba.co.uk Never Speak of This Again will be released on 25 Horo Gheallaidh: 8pm on BBC ALBA. With ------------------------------------------------ November. A progressive alternative rock band with strong math-rock and post-hardcore SEAMAS BEGLEY, GILLIE MacKENZIE, influences, this four-piece exist solely to create ALASDAIR WHYTE and the American QUEBE music without boundaries. The epicentre of the SISTERS. band’s creative direction has one purpose: to www.bbcalba.co.uk evoke emotion. Whether it be happiness, sadness or blackout rage, Toy Mountains Roddy Hart: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. ruthlessly ensure that any audience is fully Roddy Hart shines a spotlight on great engaged and will leave having gained something contemporary and classic songwriting. memorable from the experience. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.facebook.com/ToyMountains

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The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland.

VASA: At Birthdays, London. After a whirlwind year of plaudits and live shows following the release of their critically acclaimed debut album

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page 5: scots in london :: scots in america :: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian Colours in 2015, much-lauded Glasgow postrock quartet VASA are extremely pleased to reveal their first taste of new material in the form of double A-side single Burst Open, set for release on 29 October. The band has a short run of UK headline dates for October in support of the new material www.facebook.com/VasaBand

tunes, combined with clever songs and more gentle airs, produces Scottish musical entertainment at its best. www.skerryvore.com

showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set 23 NOVEMBER of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: MEDICINE MEN: At The Victoria, London.

“Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out Glaswegian psyche/dance hybrid machine and pretty soon my skin was inside out too 27 OCTOBER Medicine Men will release new single In The listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for Breeze via Neon Tetra Records on 11 November. you – he a real down deep player and a soul BREABACH: At Rich Mix, London In The Breeze will feature on Medicine Men's man…” www.facebook.com/Breabach debut album, due for release in Spring 2017. www.facebook.com/events/552558428269810 Upon their formation in 2014, the band were www.davearcari.com 30 OCTOBER selected to play at T In The Park after just 5 gigs. Medicine Men have enjoyed airplay from DEAN OWENS: At The Green Note, London.

Radio X and BBC Scotland, coupled with great "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio write ups from Q and the NME. 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic www.facebook.com/medicinemenband Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his Scottish roots, especially his 14 DECEMBER home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The BAY CITY ROLLERS: At Eventim Apollo, emotional honesty in his songs shines through London. After a very public spat back in July, as he sings about people and places, love and which led to Stuart ‘Woody’ Wood parting regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with company with his fellow Rollers, the band vowed the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical never to perform together again. Now after a lot Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly of soul searching, talking and man hugging, they soulful voice.

Send us all your gig dates for agreed to settle their differences once and for all www.deanowens.com and are set to bring some real festive cheer to Edinburgh and Lothians area. the their fans as they prepare to rock in 19 NOVEMBER Email them to Carol December. Tickets are on sale now. www.facebook.com/RollersOfficial carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com GLEADHRAICH: At Hootananny Brixton, touring their new EP. Titled Definition, its six 7 OCTOBER tracks include The Immigrant's Lament, the tune piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose DROPKICK with support THE WELLGREEN and play for the Clan Currie Society at Ellis and AL SHIELDS: At Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh.

Island, New York, during last year’s Tartan Dropkick was formed by brothers Andrew and Week. The four-piece band from Carnoustie Alastair Taylor and friend Ian Grier in a small hope to make the pipes a more accessible town on the east coast of Scotland. Starting off instrument to young people by being a rock Reaching our Scottish expat as a punk-pop band, the band discovered the band with pipes up front in order to encourage music of The Jayhawks, The Byrds, Tom Petty readership in America Scotland’s youth to take forward the baton of and Wilco and their sound gradually matured this piece of Scottish heritage while also allowing Send us all your USA into more of an alt-country style but without our native instrument to have the widespread losing the upbeat, catchy melodies of their gig and tour details appeal it deserves with older generations songs. through demonstrating its versatility.

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20 NOVEMBER SKERRYVORE: At The 100 Club, London. The multi award-winning band bring their fusion of multiple music styles, firmly rooted in traditional influences – we can guarantee you will not be able to stand still. A fast and furious mix of

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THE DOMESTICS: At Cockenzie House, Cockenzie , East Lothian. An evening of music in DAVE ARCARI: USA East Coast / Mid West Cockenzie House with East Coast band The Tour - details to follow. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as Domestics in aid of the charity set up to bring this East Lothian treasure into community much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as ownership. Expect witty lyricism, rich they do pre-war Delta blues and have been

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HUGH KELLY supporting TAIL FEATHER: At Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Usher Hall, Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. 7pm. Hugh is an Edinburgh. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive Edinburgh based Alt.Blues/Soul singer and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding songwriter. Hugh will see the first release of 3 celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ winter singles in October followed by an Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is accompanying video. The other 2 releases will gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from be in January & March 2017. Gigs are booked for the first note, delivering an inspired set of Glasgow & Edinburgh in October with Newcastle cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic & London following in November, “On first listen, pace. A dynamic performance from an one hears that great soul in his tone and unparalleled group of highly talented musicians delivery but, upon closer inspection, there’s a and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers certain spikiness in his personality………Credit is and die hard Cash fans alike. surely due for the roundedness that he brings so www.johnnycashroadshow.com early in what is set to be an illustrious career.” Jamie McDonald, 7ahead.com TOY MOUNTAINS: At Opium, Edinburgh. www.hughkellymusic.com Glasgow’s Toy Mountains new EP I Swore I’d Never Speak of This Again will be released on 25 13 OCTOBER November. A progressive alternative rock band with strong math-rock and post-hardcore DAMIEN DEMPSEY: At Debating Hall, Teviot influences, this four-piece exist solely to create Row House, 13 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 music without boundaries. The epicentre of the 9AJ. Damien Dempsey Ireland's preeminent band’s creative direction has one purpose: to singer songwriter is bringing a very special set evoke emotion. Whether it be happiness, to some very special venues. He has recorded a sadness or blackout rage, Toy Mountains unique album, No Force On Earth, released ruthlessly ensure that any audience is fully 9/9/2016, as a celebration and commemoration engaged and will leave having gained something of the Easter uprising of 1916 that saw the birth memorable from the experience. of the Irish Republic. This is a one off www.facebook.com/ToyMountains opportunity to see Damien in an intimate setting sharing his story of this centenary year.

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LYNCHED: At Edinburgh Queen's Hall. 7.30pm.

Lynched are a four-piece traditional folk group from Dublin, who combine distinctive four-part vocal harmonies with arrangements of uilleann pipes, concertina, Russian accordion, fiddle and guitar. Their repertoire spans humorous Dublin music-hall ditties and street-songs, classic ballads from the Traveller tradition, traditional Irish and American dance tunes, and their own original material. Tickets @ www.thequeenshall.net https://lynchedmusic.com 15 OCTOBER SILVER COAST with SUPPORT THE ANGLES & COLOUR TRAP: At Electric Circus, Edinburgh.

Tickets £5. The band quote influences including Feeder. You Me at Six and Twin Atlantic were formed in 2012 and built a strong following in their home town of Inverness which saw them support Fatherson, King Charles and lostAlone.

The inevitable festival slots have followed including Belladrum and industry showcase goNORTH whilst gigging has seen them play throughout Scotland as their momentum grows. www.electriccircus.biz 16 OCTOBER

THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE: At Caves, Edinburgh. The Urban Voodoo Machine bringing their “Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues” to Scotland Nothing Ever Happens Here presents …..

14 OCTOBER performing in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness & THE KATET (album launch) with support Edinburgh as part of their Lucky 13 Tour. Their from THE JELLYMANS DAUGHTER: At JACK HINKS with ST. PROVIDENCE and live show consists of 12 rogues dressed in black Summerhall Disection Room. Doors 7.30pm.

BURNING BRIDGES: At Wee Red Bar, and red, mixing up music with cabaret / £10. The Katet are Scotland's Shape-Shifting Edinburgh. Combining his heartfelt solo work burlesque and are considered one of the most Soulfunk monster. Their aggressive combination with the grit of a six piece band, Jack uses a impressive live acts in the country right now, a of deep groove, airtight horns, intricate behemoth rhythm section, violins, piano, guitar claim supported by Classic Rock Mag. composition, heartfelt lyrics and Kung-Fu and powerful vocal harmonies, to ensure that his www.facebook.com/TheUrbanVoodooMachin conducting will leave any audience floored. The songs wont leave your head for days.

Katet have long forgotten how to disappoint. www.jackhinks.co.uk 19 OCTOBER www.thekatet.co.uk MIRACLE GLASS COMPANY (album Launch) HANNAH ALDRIDGE with THE BLACK 10 OCTOBER with support from THE BUFFALO SKINNERS FEATHERS and special guests BROKEN AND LUNA DELIRIOUS: At Cabaret Voltaire, WINDOWS: At The Voodoo Rooms West Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE STRAY 36-38 Blair St, Edinburgh EH1 1QR. Doors: 7Register St, Edinburgh, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 BIRDS: At Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. The 10pm. Following their SAMA nomination for 'Best (+b/f) in advance, £13 on the door. October Stray Birds are one of the hottest bands on the Live Act 2016', stunning Edinburgh rock'n'roll 3- sees the welcome, if brief, return to Scotland of US roots music circuit. Since first taking America piece Miracle Glass Company launch their debut Hannah Aldridge - the daughter of Alabama by storm in 2013 they have gone on to win a album with limited edition heavy-weight blue Music Hall of Fame member Walt Aldridge. huge fanbase following triumphant appearances vinyl available to buy on the night, alongside Hannah’s dark, sultry, soulful voice is entrancing at big festivals around the world CDs and lots of other goodies. Tickets on 0131 live, and her influences range from blues in the www.thestraybirds.com 247 4704 or @ Mississippi Delta to the dusty, Dixieland jazz www.brookfield-knights.com www.eventbrite.com sounds from New Orleans, the musical stylings www.miracleglasscompany.com of Muscle Shoals on up to the primitive roots of

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experiences. The theme for this season is about taking you into the heart of The Red Light Apocalypse, which will feel like the last party on earth when the team transform their chosen venues into an Apocalypse torn Red Light District. Of course, at the heart of each event is an on-point selection of house, techno, disco, DnB and more, all provided by exceptional residents and guests. www.facebook.com/RegressionSessions

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Edinburgh’s Halloween Ceilidh & Horror Ball: At The Assembly Rooms 54 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2LR. Award winning TV personality, Gok Wan will be appearing at Edinburgh’s Halloween Ceilidh & Horror Ball adding a touch of devilishly good fun to the decks, Gok will be performing a special DJ set on the night. Fashion expert Gok, will also be judging the best outfit of the night. Further information and tickets @ www.edinburghhalloween.com

Brookfield Knights presents ….. FURNACE MOUNTAIN: At Traverse Theatre Bar, 20 OCTOBER Edinburgh. Each time, Furnace Mountain tour here it is as if they turn the whole world upside Errant Media presents ‘Upstairs’ with down. The classy Virginian 4-piece draws big CANDYTHIEF, STEPHEN MCLAREN, BRAVE crowds to some of the best ‘live’ music venues LITTLE NOTE and ERRANT BOY: At Leith on the circuit, all stimulated by hugely Depot, 138-140 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5DT complimentary reviews.

(Tel: 0131 555 4738), 7.30pm-11.30pm, £5 at www.facebook.com/furnacemountainband the door www.brookfield-knights.com . ‘Upstairs’ is a bi-monthly gig night in Leith featuring music from Edinburgh and beyond.

27 OCTOBER Tonight’s line-Up is: Candythief (Intergalactic psych pop from headliners), Stephen McLaren Revolution Girl Style Now Presents ….. (ex-Collar Up, reverbed and dreamy piano), BLOOM with support THE JENNIFER EWAN Brave Little Note (melodic electronica), Errant BAND, LOU MCLEAN and BELL LUNGS: At Boy (acoustic set from BBC Introducing combo) Leith Depot, Edinburgh. Bloom make alternative www.facebook.com/errantmediamusic/ cosmic pop music using experiments with vocal harmony, samples, syncopation and 21 OCTOBER synthesisers. The music is influenced by tiny wriggling things, giant galactic things, humans, Neu! Reekie! Suilven's Ascent / Finitribe: At nature and magic. ‘Revolution Girl Style Now’ is Leith St Andrew's Church, Edinburgh. 7:00pm, an established band night specifically aimed at £12 / £10. In preparation for the release of their promoting female identifying, gender queer and new recorded work Suilven, on One Little Indian, non-binary artists. Tickets are £8 and will be FiniTribe preview this work live. The show available on the door. FB Event Page @ entitled Suilvens Ascent will be hosted by Neu www.facebook.com/events/1660533774275893/ Reekie. Suilven (Scottish Gaelic: Sula Bheinn) is www.facebook.com/wecanbloom one of the most distinctive mountains in Scotland. Lying in a remote area in the west of 28 OCTOBER Sutherland, it rises almost vertically from a sublime landscape of moorland, bogs and Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. RED lochans. Suilven is a beautiful mountain to BUTLER supported by GEORGIA GORDON: At behold and FiniTribe are about to begin their Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Earlier this year Red ascent. A special premiere of new song ‘Bonus Butler supported Danny Bryant at a sell out show Freaks’ along with an interview with the band and they will return on Friday 28 October as part will be broadcast on the Vic Galloway Show BBC of the tour promoting their new album. Support Radio Scotland on 10 October. comes from Georgia Gordon who started out as http://neusuilven.bpt.me/ a singer-songwriter who now has a full band behind her, belting out a unique bluesy/early 22 OCTOBER RnB sound. The tenth date of Red Butler’s 22 day Nothing to Lose Tour! The highly anticipated Regression Sessions presents The Red Light new album will be released on 11 November and Apocalypse: At Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh. sees the band deliver a mix of rock crescendos Regression Sessions are known for jaw dropping and riffs, that will leave their devout blues rock production and outside the box partying fan base in awe and take them on a sonic

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1 NOVEMBER KAT HEALY: At Leith Depot, Edinburgh.

Edinburgh songstress Kat Healy is delighted to announce her long awaited new single Wolf, which is due for release this month and to showcase her latest material, Kat is playing live dates across the UK and Ireland. A contemporary singer songwriter, Kat has been described as a combination of well-crafted songs, beautiful voice and delightful stage presence, with a striking ability to take an audience on a heartfelt journey with her music. www.facebook.com/kathealymusic 3 NOVEMBER THE FIRRENES plus support: At Voodoo Rooms, 19a W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA. Doors open 7.30pm. First band on at 8pm. Main band on at 9pm. Music finishes 10pm. The Firrenes are a new five-piece band from Edinburgh, playing original, song-based rock music and drawing on influences as varied as folk, soul, Americana, 70s rock and classical. The band is fronted by singer/guitarists Jules Reed (aka Julian Wagstaff) and Clare Cairns, who are also the band's principal songwriters. This is the band's first public performance, and The Firrenes are proud to be launching at Edinburgh's Voodoo Rooms. The support act will be announced soon.

Tickets £6.00 (£4.00) from 07932 596533 or @ www.TheFirrenes.com 4 NOVEMBER

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 11: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian KIM EDGAR with KAREN DIETZ & RICHARD KLEIN: At West Barns Village Hall, Dunbar EH42 1UP. 8pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms.

‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs

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seventh Southern Tenant Folk Union album ‘Join Forces’. Written following the May 2015 general election result, and then recorded in June and July this year amidst a quickly changing political landscape, something that has made the suite of songs seem timelier still.

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Irish singer-songwriter Andy White tours in 17 NOVEMBER support of the release of his boxset Studio Albums 1986 - 2016 (October 14th) a collection CARRIE RODRIGUEZ: At The Voodoo Rooms, of all twelve of his studio albums including new 5 NOVEMBER Edinburgh. A passionate performer, Carrie album Imaginary Lovers (available separately 4 effortlessly melds fiery fiddle playing, November). Stiff Records released the Religious KIM EDGAR: At North Middleton Village Hall, electrifying vocals and a fresh interpretation of Gorebridge EH23 4QU. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring new and classic songs with an “Ameri-Chicana” Persuasion EP during the eighties acoustic revival spearhead-ed by The Pogues. The her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate attitude. Lola is both a return to her musical Whistle Test and Janice Long championed Andy and inspiring collection of original songs, the roots and something of a departure where she as he started playing shows in the UK. When album tackles topics including child soldiers, the delivers her own twangy, Texas-bred twist on Stiff bit the dust, he was signed by London impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love Mexican Ranchera songs, creating culturally Records who released Rave On Andy White in in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a blended music for a culturally blended world.

October 1986. Melody Maker pronounced “Yer song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and www.facebook.com/carrierodriguez Man’s Brilliant!”, Andy opened for Van Morrison collaborations with award-winning songwriter on tour, and then Billy Bragg, with whom he Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great 18 NOVEMBER shared legendary UK manager Peter Jenner. writer... underappreciated in many ways” www.andywhite.com/ Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. IAN www.kimedgar.com/gigs SIEGAL supported by JED POTTS & THE 26 NOVEMBER HILLMAN HUNTERS, featuring the HUSKY ADAM BULLEY and CHAS MACKENZIE: At HORNS: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Ian MEDICINE MEN: At Edinburgh, Voodoo Rooms.

Bridgehouse Community Hall, Bridgehouse by Siegal celebrates 25 years of touring with his Glaswegian psyche/dance hybrid machine Westfield, Bathgate. West Lothian. EH48 3DH. band this year and has gone on to release Medicine Men will release new single In The 7.30pm Tickets must be purchased in advance numerous acclaimed albums and accumulating Breeze via Neon Tetra Records on 11 November. £10 Tel. 01501 731732 (tickets will not be more British & European awards than you can In The Breeze will feature on Medicine Men's available on the door). Adam Bulley and Chas shake a stick at, together with three Mackenzie are one of the most highly rated nominations in the USA Blues Music Awards. He debut album, due for release in Spring 2017. guitar duo’s in the country who, in their live will bring his band for a larger capacity show at Upon their formation in 2014, the band were selected to play at T In The Park after just 5 show, deliver a fiery, energy fuelled array of La Belle Angèle on Friday 18 November as part acoustic music styles. Weaving effortlessly of his TwentyFive tour. Support comes from our gigs. Medicine Men have enjoyed airplay from Radio X and BBC Scotland, coupled with great between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop, members favourites, Jed Potts & The Hillman write ups from Q and the NME. their performances are sure to capture the Hunters, featuring the Husky Horns. All shows www.facebook.com/medicinemenband imagination. Having won a coveted “Danny Kyle” on public sale but the most effective way to Award at Celtic Connections, the duo have gone enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to on to dazzle audiences ever since. become a member. For £10 per month/£18 for a GAVIN BLACKIE - Get It On Tonight: At: At www.adambulleychasmackenzie.com couple or £110 per annum you can see all shows Churchill Theatre, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. An with no additional ticket costs. For more details evening of popular and festive music with a live band and a few friends. Returning after a sell 7 NOVEMBER go to ….. www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ out in 2015. www.gavinblackie.bigcartel.com Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM 23 NOVEMBER AND LOTUS: At Traverse Theatre Bar (with The 29 NOVEMBER Crooked Brothers), Edinburgh. After taking SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Shetland by storm when they played the Folk Edinburgh Storytelling Centre. 8pm Tickets £12/ Festival there earlier this year as one of the £10 conc. Tel. 0131 556 9579. Southern Tenant Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. GUY main visiting attractions, Sheesham & Lotus & Folk Union are the Edinburgh based string band DAVIS AND STATESBORO supported by JIM CONDIE: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh.

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NORRIE MCCULLOCH & THE JELLYMAN’S DAUGHTER: At Blackfriars Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £9 from Tickets The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. An Scotland 0141 204 5151. Norrie McCulloch is evening with LAU: At Queen’s Hall, an absorbing songwriter and performer with Edinburgh. Performing two sets with no two brilliant albums to his name: his latest, support. Tickets from Queen’s Hall box office These Mountain Blues has had the critics on 0131 668 2019 or swooning and featured on many a radio www.thequeenshall.net Tickets @ playlist. The Jellyman’s Daughter is duo, www.fallenangelsclub.com Emily Kelly (vocals, guitar, mandolin) and Graham Coe (vocals, cello), whose debut DROPKICK supporting JJ GILMOUR: At album with its range of blues, bluegrass and Darvel Music Festival, Darvel Town Hall. country shades, brought them a wide Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. Dropkick was audience here and overseas as well. This formed by brothers Andrew and Alastair promises to be a memorable evening and will Taylor and friend Ian Grier in a small town on surely highlight the local talent we have right the east coast of Scotland. Starting off as a here in Scotland. Glasgow Americana will punk-pop band, the band discovered the take place at various venues across the city music of The Jayhawks, The Byrds, Tom from the 5-9 October.

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The City Halls Recital Rooms Glasgow. Doors www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £14 from 0141 204 5151. Twice-nominated Grammy12 DECEMBER nominated singer song, Kim Richey is making a second appearance at the Glasgow DEAN OWENS & THE WHISKY HEARTS Americana Festival with a solo show on one BAND: At Soundhouse at the Traverse, of the Thursday night slots. Recognised and Edinburgh. Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s acclaimed as an emotional and sophisticated finest singer songwriters, with fans including storyteller, whose songs dip into country, Bob Harris, Ricky Ross, Irvine Welsh and Americana and roots’ fields – and she is Russell Brand. His songs, including Raining in comfortable in them all. Kim played a sold Glasgow and Man From Leith, have been out show during the Glasgow Americana hailed as classics of Scottish songwriting.

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Glasgow Americana will take place at various 20 DECEMBER venues across the city from the 5-9 October. www.glasgowamericana.com Phil Cunningham's Christmas Songbook with PHIL CUNNINGHAM, KAREN 7 OCTOBER MATHESON, KRIS DREVER, KEVIN MCGUIRE, IAN CARR, JOHN MCCUSKER, CHIP TAYLOR plus support: At The Classic EDDI READER: At The Queen's Hall, Grand Glasgow. Tickets £15 from 0141 204 Edinburgh. "The Perfect Way To Fill Up Your 5151. Chip Taylor, rated as one of America’s Festive Fuel Tank" - The Scotsman finest singer/songwriters and masterful www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook performers, is gracing this year’s 10th Anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival with 22 DECEMBER a one-off show. One of the pioneers of the pivotal country-rock movement in the 70s Phil Cunningham's Christmas Songbook and the man who wrote massive 1960s hits, with PHIL CUNNINGHAM, KAREN Wild Thing and Angel Of the Morning. “This is MATHESON, KRIS DREVER, KEVIN a brilliant opportunity to see and hear a true MCGUIRE, IAN CARR, JOHN MCCUSKER, legend.” Glasgow Americana takes place EDDI READER: At The Queen's Hall, between the 5th-9th October at various Edinburgh. "The Perfect Way To Fill Up Your venues across the city.

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www.brookfield-knights.com FREAKWATER: At Broadcast, Glasgow. Gothic Americana legends Freakwater are on tour in support of Scheherazade. Released earlier this year, Scheherazade, their first album in over a decade, and debut for Bloodshot Records, has earned widespread critical acclaim; highlighting the sisterly harmonies of Janet Bean and Catherine Irwin and songs that reflect a sepiatinted alternative and gothic vision of America, Freakwater fully deserve their legendary reputation. www.twitter.com/thefreakwater

JOHNNY LLOYD: At Tenement Trail @ Nice ’N' Sleazy, Glasgow. Lloyd will be performing songs from his new EP ‘Dreamland’, which features tracks produced by Hugo White from The 13 OCTOBER Maccabees as well as Jamie T. The EP is out now on Xtra Mile Recordings.

THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE: At St Lukes, www.facebook.com/johnnylloydmusic Glasgow. The Urban Voodoo Machine bringing their “Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues” to Scotland 9 OCTOBER performing in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness & Edinburgh as part of their Lucky 13 Tour. Their HUGH KELLY supporting TAIL FEATHER: At live show consists of 12 rogues dressed in black The Hug & Pint, Glasgow. 7pm. Hugh is an and red, mixing up music with cabaret / Edinburgh based Alt.Blues/Soul singer burlesque and are considered one of the most songwriter. Hugh will see the first release of 3 impressive live acts in the country right now, a winter singles in October followed by an claim supported by Classic Rock Mag. accompanying video. The other 2 releases will www.facebook.com/TheUrbanVoodooMachin be in January & March 2017. Gigs are booked for Glasgow & Edinburgh in October with Newcastle 14 OCTOBER & London following in November, “On first listen, one hears that great soul in his tone and DAMIEN DEMPSEY: At CCA, 350 Sauchiehall delivery but, upon closer inspection, there’s a St, Glasgow G2 3JD. Damien Dempsey Ireland's certain spikiness in his personality………Credit is preeminent singer songwriter is bringing a very surely due for the roundedness that he brings so special set to some very special venues. He has early in what is set to be an illustrious career.” - recorded a unique album, No Force On Earth, Jamie McDonald, 7ahead.com released 9/9/2016, as a celebration and www.hughkellymusic.com commemoration of the Easter uprising of 1916 that saw the birth of the Irish Republic. This is a Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE STRAY one off opportunity to see Damien in an intimate BIRDS plus special guest OTIS GIBBS: At setting sharing his story of this centenary year.

The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £14 from 0141 204 www.damiendempsey.com 5151 and The CCA 0141 352 4900. Doors 3.30pm, 4pm start. The Stray Birds are one of The Citz Sessions - A Weekend Of Music the hottest bands on the US roots music circuit. Performances with CLARE GROGAN, Since first taking America by storm in 2013 they FRANCES MCKEE and MAIRI FENELLA: At have gone on to win a huge fanbase, following The Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, £20. The Citz triumphant appearances at big festivals around Sessions, is a series of specially-curated, the world such as Celtic Connections, Cambridge exclusive gigs hosted in the magnificent intimate Folk Festival, MerleFest and Tonder. Glasgow Victorian auditorium of the Citizens Theatre. On Americana will take place at various venues the 14th Ann Donald formerly of the indie pop across the city from the 5-9 October. band The Shop Assistants curates an evening www.glasgowamericana.com celebrating some of the best female musicians www.brookfield-knights.com working in the independent circuit in Scotland over the years.

SAM OUTLAW plus support: At The CCA www.citz.co.uk Glasgow. Doors 8pm, 8.30pm start. Tickets £14 from The CCA 0141 352 4900. South 15 OCTOBER Californian, Sam Outlaw will be the final act at this year’s 10th Anniversary Glasgow Americana The Citz Sessions - A Weekend Of Music Festival, appearing at the CCA for the Sunday Performances with SCOTT HUTCHISON (of night. With Ry Cooder a major fan, Sam calls his Frightened Rabbit), DAN WILLSON (of music “SoCal Country” and his outstanding Withered Hand), JACOB YATES AND THE debut release, Angeleno, with its moody yet PEARLY GATE LOCK PICKERS and RICK timeless songs, made it into The Guardian’s Top REDBEARD - all accompanied by THE 10 country albums list for 2015. Sam played a ROGUE ORCHESTRA: At The Citizens Theatre, sold-out Glasgow show earlier this year on a Glasgow, £20. The Citz Sessions, is a series of wave of interest and great reviews – he did not specially-curated, exclusive gigs hosted in the disappoint, we look forward to seeing him magnificent intimate Victorian auditorium of the bringing the curtain down on our 10th Citizens Theatre. On the 15th broadcaster, DJ anniversary celebrations. Glasgow Americana and major music fan Vic Galloway takes the will take place at various venues across the city helm bringing together Scottish bred anthemic from the 5-9 October. indie rock back to Glasgow - the epicentre of the www.glasgowamericana.com underground and alternative music scene. www.citz.co.uk 12 OCTOBER ‘Magazine’ featuring Gok Wan: At The Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE STRAY Corinthian, Ingram Street, Glasgow. Award BIRDS: At The Performing Arts Centre, winning TV star, Gok Wan is bringing a touch of Kilbarchan. The Stray Birds are one of the glamour to one of the city’s most stylish venues hottest bands on the US roots music circuit. when he takes to the decks at The Corinthian Since first taking America by storm in 2013 they Club. Gok hopes to bring clubbers out in force as have gone on to win a huge fanbase following he plays a selection of uplifting and soulful triumphant appearances at big festivals around House into the wee small hours. Tickets and the world limited VIP packages available now from www.thestraybirds.com www.pdfproductions.co.uk

16 OCTOBER The Citz Sessions - A Weekend Of Music Performances with KATHLEEN MACINNES & FRIENDS: At The Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, £20. The Citz Sessions, is a series of speciallycurated, exclusive gigs hosted in the magnificent intimate Victorian auditorium of the Citizens Theatre. And singing us out on Sunday 16 October with her hauntingly beautiful peatsmoked voice is Gaelic songstress Kathleen MacIness. With a piece called ‘Displacement’ Kathleen looks at how Gaels and travellers have congregated in Glasgow, making it a beacon for Gaelic, Folk, Scots, Trad and Americana. www.citz.co.uk 18 OCTOBER AUSTIN LUCAS and THE DREAMING SPIRES: At Broadcast, 427 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3LG. Ticket: £12 from Ticket Scotland. Doors: 7pm. A double bill of Americana featuring Austin Lucas from Bloomington Indianna USA, and Oxford's 'The Dreaming Spires'. “Between The Moon & The Midwest may slot in what looks to outsiders like a narrow gap between Sturgill Simpson’s cosmic choogle and the harder rock of Jason Isbell, but in country terms that’s a canyon -and it belongs to Austin Lucas” Q Magazine. www.paultaskermusic.com 19 OCTOBER NAE PLANS (Album launch): At Folklub, Hug & Pint, Glasgow. Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland (Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in a new and exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘. “Nae Plans is a musical project full of spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant concept that puts the audience at the centre of an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all live performance!” John Somerville. www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ 20 OCTOBER HANNAH ALDRIDGE with THE BLACK FEATHERS: At The Glad Cafe Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow, 8pm. Tickets £9 (+b/f) in advance, £12 on the door. October sees the welcome, if brief, return to Scotland of Hannah Aldridge the daughter of Alabama Music Hall of Fame member Walt Aldridge. Hannah’s dark, sultry, soulful voice is entrancing live, and her influences range from blues in the Mississippi Delta to the dusty, Dixieland jazz sounds from New Orleans, the musical stylings of Muscle Shoals on up to the primitive roots of American Country music. She’ll be accompanied on this Scottish tour by The Black Feathers, an awardwinning duo from Gloucestershire in England.

The perfectly paired voices of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler intertwine effortlessly to create a genre defying sound, combining elements of folk, roots, alt-country and americana. www.thegladcafe.co.uk www.theblackfeathers.com www.hannah-aldridge.com 23 OCTOBER Regression Sessions presents The Red Light Apocalypse: At SWG3, Glasgow.

Regression Sessions are known for jaw dropping production and outside the box partying experiences. The theme for this season is about taking you into the heart of The Red Light Apocalypse, which will feel like the last party on earth when the team transform their chosen venues into an Apocalypse torn Red Light District. Of course, at the heart of each event is

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 16: glasgow + surrounding area an on-point selection of house, techno, disco, DnB and more, all provided by exceptional residents and guests. www.facebook.com/RegressionSessions 25 OCTOBER BAD COMPANY - featuring the legendary PAUL RODGERS: At SSE Hydro, Glasgow. Paul Rodgers is one of the UK’s most successful artists of all time having sold over 125 million records throughout his career. He’s written an array of classic rock anthems including ‘All Right Now’, ‘Feel Like Makin’ Love’ and ‘Can’t Get Enough’ and was the singer that Brian May and Roger Taylor chose to fill in for the late Freddie Mercury when Queen returned to touring in 2005. Special guests Richie Sambora + Orianthi (RSO) will open every show along with Steve Rodgers or Jasmine Rodgers as the first act. www.badcompany.com www.paulrodgers.com 26 OCTOBER Brookfield Knights presents ….. FURNACE MOUNTAIN: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. Each time, Furnace Mountain tour here it is as if they turn the whole world upside down. The classy Virginian 4-piece draws big crowds to some of the best ‘live’ music venues on the circuit, all stimulated by hugely complimentary reviews. www.facebook.com/furnacemountainband www.brookfield-knights.com 27 OCTOBER Ring Time: At Drygate Brewery, Glasgow, 7pm.

As part of the centenary celebrations for Dalcroze UK, Sally Beamish has been commissioned to write a 10-minute piece for three instruments (high/medium/low) for performance and workshop using the plastique animée (PA) technique, pioneered by the Dalcroze school. Tickets: £10, £5 (conc) Box Office @ www.ticketline.co.uk 28 OCTOBER Scottish Huntington's Association Fundraiser with THE MEDIA WHORES, FLYING BY MIRRORS + JOHN, KEV & ANDY: At Finns Place, Glasgow. G42 9QU. 7.30pm11.30pm. Tickets £7/£5.Proceeds in aid of Diabetes UK and Scoottish Huntington's Association. Limited tickets on door or from linda.b1@icloud.com BADSTONE: At The Cave, Paisley, 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/thecavepaisley CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH: At Motherwell Concert Hall, Windmillhill Street Motherwell ML1 1AB. £18.50 and Concessions £17.50. Charlie Landsborough, award-winning UK artist, heads out with his band on his only UK tour this year playing songs from across his 28 album career.

Renowned for his great live shows and quality musicianship, this will be his only UK tour this year. Many artists talk of giving something back, and some actually do. Charlie Landsborough belongs in that camp. Once a teacher himself, he is to become Musical Patron of Liverpool’s St Vincent's school for the visually impaired. The school aims to tailor the pupils’ needs to fit into a modern high tech society. Charlie’s song, What Colour Is The Wind, written about a blind child, is also to be adopted as the school's anthem.

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The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. STEVE FORBERT: At St Luke’s Glasgow. Tickets £16.50 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151. Doors TOY MOUNTAINS: At Audio, Glasgow.

7.30pm, 8pm start. Nashvile based singerGlasgow’s Toy Mountains new EP I Swore I’d songwriter, Steve Forbert, returns to Glasgow for Never Speak of This Again will be released on 25 the first-ever Fallen Angels Club gig at St Luke’s.

November. A progressive alternative rock band The Grammy nominee has a loyal following in with strong math-rock and post-hardcore Glasgow – he played a sell-out show four years influences, this four-piece exist solely to create back at Glasgow Americana – and is very much a music without boundaries. The epicentre of the hardcore troubadour who never short changes band’s creative direction has one purpose: to his audience. Live, Forbert can be compelling evoke emotion. Whether it be happiness, with his distinctive voice, an acoustic guitar and sadness or blackout rage, Toy Mountains a trusty harmonica slung around his neck. ruthlessly ensure that any audience is fully www.fallenangelsclub.com engaged and will leave having gained something memorable from the experience.

Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM www.facebook.com/ToyMountains AND LOTUS: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. After taking Shetland by storm when VASA: At Audio, Glasgow. After a whirlwind year they played the Folk Festival there earlier this of plaudits and live shows following the release year as one of the main visiting attractions, of their critically acclaimed debut album Colours Sheesham & Lotus & ‘Son return to these shores in 2015, much-lauded Glasgow post-rock quartet before heading for Europe where they are also VASA are extremely pleased to reveal their first becoming increasingly popular following two taste of new material in the form of double Aappearances at the big Tønder Festival in side single Burst Open, set for release on 29 Denmark.

October. The band has a short run of UK http://sheeshamandlotus.com headline dates for October in support of the new www.brookfield-knights.com material www.facebook.com/VasaBand CURSE OF LONO supporting UNCLE LUCIUS: At The Hug And Pint, Glasgow. London five-piece 30 OCTOBER Curse Of Lono are set to release their debut selftitled EP on 14 October, and have announced a OH PEP!: At The Hug And Pint, Glasgow. Rolling UK tour supporting Uncle Lucius. Curse Of Lono Stone and Stereogum favourite Oh Pep! Are on a was formed in London in 2015 by singer Felix UK tour following the release of critically Bechtolsheimer following the breakup of British acclaimed new album Stadium Cake. ‘Stadium roots pioneers Hey Negrita.

Cake’ follows on from what has been an www.facebook.com/curseoflonoband incredible 18 months for Oh Pep! Including the recording of an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and 12 NOVEMBER single Doctor Doctor featuring in the New York Times playlist. After a recent performance at MEDICINE MEN: At Glasgow, Hug & Pint.

Nashville’s Americana Fest, Pop Matters stated Glaswegian psyche/dance hybrid machine “seeing Oh Pep! is one of those times when the Medicine Men will release new single In The crowd realizes they’re seeing future stars for the Breeze via Neon Tetra Records on 11 November. first time.”

In The Breeze will feature on Medicine Men's www.thehugandpint.com debut album, due for release in Spring 2017. www.facebook.com/ohpep Upon their formation in 2014, the band were selected to play at T In The Park after just 5 3 NOVEMBER gigs. Medicine Men have enjoyed airplay from Radio X and BBC Scotland, coupled with great KIM EDGAR: At Sounds In The Suburbs write ups from Q and the NME. (Woodend Bowling Club), Glasgow G13 1QE. www.facebook.com/medicinemenband 8pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of 13 NOVEMBER original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA: punishment, loss, and love in its many forms.

The SNJO presents ‘The Legend of Charlie Parker ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by in Glasgow. Great concerts and music from the author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations cream of Scottish Jazz musicians. with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart www.facebook.com/theSNJO and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, CARRIE RODRIGUEZ: At Abington Village Hall, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ South Lanarkshire. A passionate performer, www.kimedgar.com/gigs Carrie effortlessly melds fiery fiddle playing, electrifying vocals and a fresh interpretation of 4 NOVEMBER new and classic songs with an “Ameri-Chicana” attitude. Lola is both a return to her musical GLEADHRAICH: At Hard Rock Café in Glasgow, roots and something of a departure where she touring their new EP. Titled Definition, its six delivers her own twangy, Texas-bred twist on tracks include The Immigrant's Lament, the tune Mexican Ranchera songs, creating culturally piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose blended music for a culturally blended world. and play for the Clan Currie Society at Ellis www.facebook.com/carrierodriguez Island, New York, during last year’s Tartan Week. The four-piece band from Carnoustie hope PETE WYLIE and The Mighty WAH!: At to make the pipes a more accessible instrument Glasgow ABC 2. The legendary Pete Wylie, man to young people by being a rock band with pipes of many WAH! names, is a singer/musician/ up front in order to encourage Scotland’s youth composer who emerged from the Liverpool postto take forward the baton of this piece of punk scene in the early 80’s. His string of hits Scottish heritage while also allowing our native includes The Story Of The Blues, Come Back, instrument to have the widespread appeal it Sinful, 7 Minutes to Midnight and Heart As Big As deserves with older generations through Liverpool (an anthem forever linked with the

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Phil Cunningham's Christmas Songbook with PHIL CUNNINGHAM, KAREN 14 NOVEMBER MATHESON, KRIS DREVER, KEVIN MCGUIRE, IAN CARR, JOHN MCCUSKER, BRONSTON: At The Bungalow, Paisley.

KAT HEALY: At The Clutha, Glasgow. Edinburgh EDDI READER: At Glasgow City Hall, Glasgow.

Bronston is an exciting new groovy alt rock four- songstress Kat Healy is delighted to announce "The Perfect Way To Fill Up Your Festive Fuel piece hailing from Edinburgh, formed in August her long awaited new single Wolf, which is due Tank" - The Scotsman of 2015. With a fresh approach to writing, they for release this month and to showcase her www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook are drawing on influences that range from latest material, Kat is playing live dates across Kendrick Lamar to Muse – pushing the the UK and Ireland. A contemporary singer boundaries of alt rock in Scotland. songwriter, Kat has been described as a www.bronston.co.uk combination of well-crafted songs, beautiful voice and delightful stage presence, with a 15 NOVEMBER striking ability to take an audience on a heartfelt journey with her music.

Send us all your gig dates for The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. CARRIE www.facebook.com/kathealymusic RODRIGUEZ: At The Admiral Bar, Glasgow. A Tayside, Perthshire, passionate performer, Carrie effortlessly melds ANDY WHITE: At Woodend Bowling Club, Fife and Central areas fiery fiddle playing, electrifying vocals and a Glasgow. Irish singer-songwriter Andy White fresh interpretation of new and classic songs tours in support of the release of his boxset . Email them to Carol with an “Ameri-Chicana” attitude. Lola is both a Studio Albums 1986 - 2016 (October 14th) a carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com return to her musical roots and something of a collection of all twelve of his studio albums departure where she delivers her own twangy, including new album Imaginary Lovers (available 6 OCTOBER Texas-bred twist on Mexican Ranchera songs, separately 4 November). Stiff Records released creating culturally blended music for a culturally the Religious Persuasion EP during the eighties Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club presents ….. blended world. acoustic revival spearhead-ed by The Pogues.

CONNLA: At Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, www.facebook.com/carrierodriguez The Whistle Test and Janice Long championed Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, Andy as he started playing shows in the UK. KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members.

17 NOVEMBER When Stiff bit the dust, he was signed by London Starts 7.30 till about 10.30. Fiery is a term that’s Records who released Rave On Andy White in frequently used to describe great Irish trad and THE TELERMEN: At Stereo, Glasgow, promoting October 1986. Melody Maker pronounced “Yer when applied to the music – and performance their debut EP, ‘Organic’. The Telermen are an Man’s Brilliant!”, Andy opened for Van Morrison of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does up and coming alternative rock band from on tour, and then Billy Bragg, with whom he the job again. They have their sweet moments Glasgow, consisting of Dillon Squire, Johnathan shared legendary UK manager Peter Jenner. too, especially when the spotlight lands on Boyd, Antony Becirspahic and Matthew Aitchison. www.andywhite.com/ vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the The band is quickly on the rise expanding chance to shine. outside of their home town performing at 30 NOVEMBER www.facebook.com/Connlamusic festivals such as The Great Escape and T in the www.brookfield-knights.com The Fallen Angels Club presents …..

Park. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The www.facebook.com/thetelermen Admiral Bar Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Rothes Halls, Tickets £13. They were flown in from their base Glenrothes. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive 19 NOVEMBER in Canada for a sold-out headline show at and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding Glasgow’s Tron Theatre during Celtic APATHY'S EDGE: At Bungalow, Paisley. celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ Apathy's Edge are a four piece heavy rock/metal Connections Festival this year after winning Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is major TV exposure when tracks from the band from Glasgow. gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from sensational To Build A Fire album were chosen www.facebook.com/ApathysEdge the first note, delivering an inspired set of as the backdrop to the recent BBC 2 TV drama cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic based on Iain Banks’ Stonemouth novel. The 25 NOVEMBER pace. A dynamic performance from an new album – Sex & Politics – got its official UK unparalleled group of highly talented musicians launch in January and once again confirmed DEAN OWENS & THE WHISKY HEARTS and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers them as a creative tour de force. “Simply BAND: At Drygate Brewery, Glasgow. Dean and die hard Cash fans alike. superb – an album that’ll be making more than a www.johnnycashroadshow.com Owens is one of Scotland’s finest singer few end-of-year “best of” lists,” said songwriters, with fans including Bob Harris, Ricky Ross, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. His AmericananUK, while Acoustic magazine called it BLUE ROSE CODE: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm “totally glorious” and added: “It’s maybe as fine £13/£11. In the space of only a short few years songs, including Raining in Glasgow and Man as music’s likely to get in 2016.” R2 magazine From Leith, have been hailed as classics of and two stellar albums, Blue Rose Code, called it “a work of outstanding genius.” Penner Edinburgh-born Ross Wilson, has gone from Scottish songwriting. has that rare quality – a well-grounded human www.deanowens.com song-writing in the obscurity of an East London spirit. In another life he might have been a flat to being celebrated by the industry and fans Shaman. With constant playing companion Jon 26 NOVEMBER alike as a legacy artist whose work stands out a Wood (a highly respected producer in Canada ) cut above... with the man behind the music, by his side, percussive elements and layered 18th SSE Scottish Music Awards: At Old Ross Wilson rightly winning huge praise for his guitar techniques have added rich texture.

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Jenny is a singer-songwriter from north east Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her URANG MATANG: At The Kettledrum, Dundee. interest in traditional folk song combined with www.facebook.com/urang.matang the enjoyment of creating fresh new compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics 9 OCTOBER comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and as a biologist her KIM EDGAR: At Crianlarich Village Hall, enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work.

Perthshire FK20 8QN. 7pm. Kim’s touring her In addition to recording her new album 'From the new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and skein', Jenny is involved in several projects inspiring collection of original songs, the album including working as a music workshop facilitator tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact in primary schools of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its www.jennysturgeonmusic.com many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and KIM EDGAR: At St. James’ Church Hall, Falkirk collaborations with award-winning songwriter FK2 7AZ. 7pm. Kim’s touring her new album Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring writer... underappreciated in many ways” collection of original songs, the album tackles Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ topics including child soldiers, the impact of www.kimedgar.com/gigs crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Perth Concert by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations Hall. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @

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www.kimedgar.com/gigs 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 Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE STRAY BIRDS: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £14/£12. The Stray Birds are one of the hottest bands on the US roots music circuit. Since first taking America by storm in 2013 they have gone on to win a huge fanbase, following triumphant appearances at big festivals around the world such as Celtic Connections, Cambridge Folk Festival, MerleFest and Tonder. Their last album, Best Medicine, won them even more praise from the critics.

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 21: fife + central + perthshire + tayside wielding mama who oozes wild style. Her voice is unique yet timeless, with writing style just as magical. She creates songs that feel instantly familiar. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk 14 OCTOBER DOMINIC KIRWAN: At The Albert Halls, Stirling. 7:30pm, £23/£21. Firmly established as one of Ireland’s finest entertainers, we warmly welcome Dominic Kirwan back to The Albert Halls with his full band. His show is a vibrant mix of classic country, with a hint of rock and roll, along with classic ballads. www.culturestirling.org/albert-halls 20 OCTOBER Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club presents …..

QUICKSILVER: At Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members.

Starts 7.30 till about 10.30. The duo QuickSilver are Hilary Spencer and Grant Baynham, the former a formidable talent honed over many years of professional singing on stage as well as a 20 year stint with the a cappella group Artisan, and the latter a singer-guitarist who has no difficulty interpreting the two-finger “snakes and ladders” runs of Django up and down the fingerboard and then following on with Bach and Scarlatti. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk MAN OF MOON + Support: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £8/£6. Merging elements of psychedelic, kraut and post rock within their 2piece set up, the Edinburgh teens have exploded onto the Scottish new music scene, landing a critically acclaimed first single (produced by Frightened Rabbit's Andy Monaghan) tours with the Twilight Sad a host of glowing endorsements from established acts (The Phantom Band) as well as glowing press on both sides of the Atlantic. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth 21 OCTOBER HANNAH ALDRIDGE with THE BLACK FEATHERS: At The Weem Inn, Aberfeldy, 8pm.

Tickets £10. October sees the welcome, if brief, return to Scotland of Hannah Aldridge - the daughter of Alabama Music Hall of Fame member Walt Aldridge. Hannah’s dark, sultry, soulful voice is entrancing live, and her influences range from blues in the Mississippi Delta to the dusty, Dixieland jazz sounds from New Orleans, the musical stylings of Muscle Shoals on up to the primitive roots of American Country music. She’ll be accompanied on this Scottish tour by The Black Feathers, an awardwinning duo from Gloucestershire in England.

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4 NOVEMBER www.mairearadandanna.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub ADAM BULLEY and CHAS MACKENZIE: At Cleish Village Hall, Kinross-Shire, KY13 0LR. 28 OCTOBER 7.30pm. Tickets buy on the door £10/ Child £5.

BYOB / Raffle. Adam Bulley and Chas Mackenzie THE BLUES BROTHERS: At The Albert Halls, are one of the most highly rated guitar duo’s in Stirling. 7:30pm, £25. Direct from a residency in the country who, in their live show, deliver a Chicago and a national tour of the USA. The fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic music boys are joined on their mission to bring soul styles. Weaving effortlessly between Bluegrass, and blues back into your heart by the fabulous Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop, their performances Bluettes; three sassy ladies with attitude and are sure to capture the imagination. Having won voices to knock you off your perch and an a coveted “Danny Kyle” Award at Celtic incredible Blues Brothers Band who are the best Connections, the duo have gone on to dazzle of the best. audiences ever since. www.culturestirling.org/albert-halls www.adambulleychasmackenzie.com 29 OCTOBER Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club presents …..

FRANK MCLAUGHLIN & STEWART HARDY: At Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members. Starts 7.30 till about 10.30. Initially contributing to each others projects, the fun they had working together led them to establish a formal collaboration. Together they compose, produce and perform music of tremendous variety. As a duo they perform traditional and contemporary tunes stripped back to the bare essentials of fiddle, guitar and Scottish smallpipes. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk

NEW FOCUS QUARTET: At Tolbooth, Stirling.

8pm £14/£12. Konrad Wiszniewski and Euan Stevenson’s New Focus is one of the most appealing, most beautifully realised projects to emerge on the UK jazz scene in recent years.

The quartet is completed by a rhythm section of conspicuous assurance in former Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year Andrew Robb on double bass and the SNJO’s drums and percussion dynamo, Alyn Cosker, New Focus is creating superbly accessible, hauntingly memorable jazz for the 21st century. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth

Swinging at The Cotton Club: At The Albert Halls, Stirling. 7:30pm, £22/£20. Take a step NORDIC FIDDLERS BLOC: At Tolbooth, back into 1920s New York City and through the Stirling. 8pm £14/£12. The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc doors of Harlem’s hottest nightclub, the fabulous is a fiddle trio from Norway, Sweden and the Cotton Club!’ The music and dance of this Shetland Islands who have swiftly gained a unique club is recreated by the fabulous Lindy reputation for their gripping and unique blend of Hop Dance Company, and The Harry Strutters fiddle music. Tickets from Tolbooth box office Hot Rhythm Orchestra featuring American 01786 274000 or at vocalist Marlene Hill and compere/vocalist Megs www.culturestirling.org/tollbooth Etherington – an outstanding production not to be missed.

Rock for Strathcarron present ….. A www.culturestirling.org/albert-halls Foreigner’s Journey and Who’s Next: At The Albert Halls, Stirling. 7:30pm, £13.50. A tribute 5 NOVEMBER to the music of two of rock’s most iconic and enduring bands, A Foreigner’s Journey take THE EDINBURGH LIGHT ORCHESTRA: At things much beyond a mere ‘tribute act’ and 22 OCTOBER Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. Tickets: turn their show into a living, breathing and £11.50; £10.00; £8.00. Edinburgh’s premier powerful show, cherry picking the very best KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses concert orchestra invites you to a tuneful songs from both Foreigner and Journey’s Tour: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £14/£12. Kris evening of ‘easy-listening’ from stage, screen greatest hits. All profits go to Strathcarron Drever celebrates his first decade as an and the wonderful world of light music. Our Hospice. acclaimed solo artist and songwriter in 2016 ‘Journey Into Melody’ features music from ‘My with a new studio album ‘If Wishes were Horses’ www.culturestirling.org/albert-halls Fair Lady’, ‘Porgy and Bess’ and ‘Pirates of the released by Reveal Records. Drever’s voice and Caribbean’; favourites by Eric Coates, Robert 2 NOVEMBER guitar forms part of the backbone of today’s Farnon, Vivian Ellis, Edward German and Leroy contemporary roots scene. Hugely admired as a Anderson; popular classics by Grieg, Luigini and KIM EDGAR: At Kinlochard Hall, Stirling FK8 solo artist, collaborator, and member of folk much more! Plus a selection of well-loved songs superstars Lau, he is a phenomenal and prolific 3TL. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album

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legend Guy Davis and Americana/blues singersongwriter Brooks Williams, now based in the UK but originally from Statesboro, Georgia, come together on a rare tour together. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth

Hit The Road presents ….. DENI SMITH, REBEKAH KIRK and ELIA DAVIDSON: At PJ Molloys, Dunfermline. Hit The Road is Scotland's National youth music touring project. Managed by the Scottish Music Centre; the project provides young musicians living in Scotland, between the ages of 14-19 years old, the 19 NOVEMBER opportunity to learn about the live industry before embarking on a professionally managed DUNCAN CHISHOLM with JARLATH tour. Hit The Road is funded by Creative HENDERSON and INNES WATSON: At Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI) and PRS Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £15/£13. Duncan for Music Foundation.

Chisholm is arguably the most accomplished and https://twitter.com/HitTheRoadTours authentic interpreter of traditional Highland fiddle music. His music is elegant, trancelike and DONALD BLACK: At Killin Hotel, Killin. Scottish laced with strokes of genius. Tonight Duncan is Celtic Harmonica. Tickets available from News joined by two of Scotland’s finest musical First, Killin 01567 820362 talents, Jarlath Henderson on uilleann pipes and whistles and Innes Watson on acoustic guitar.

29 NOVEMBER Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth GLENN TILBROOK + support: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £18. Glenn Tilbrook is the voice 20 NOVEMBER and face of Squeeze. It is over 40 years since he first answered Chris Difford’s ad inviting likeStirling Council’s Annual School’s Concert: minded people to form what become that At The Albert Halls, Stirling. 7:30pm, £6/£4 evergreen band. Contrary to the title of his last concession. Stirling Council’s annual School’s album ‘Happy Ending’ there is no end in sight for Concert showcases over 200 young musicians Glenn whether it be solo, a duo with Chris or from all seven High Schools in a musical with the reinvigorated success of Squeeze – his extravaganza that includes a vocal ensemble, songwriting ability remains undimmed. Tickets symphony orchestra, wind band, pipe band, from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at string orchestra, pianists, pipe band and www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth guitarists. www.culturestirling.org/albert-halls 1 DECEMBER 22 NOVEMBER

SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Perth Folk Club at The Green Room, Perth. 7.30pm.

Southern Tenant Folk Union are the Edinburgh based string band that over a series of albums have produced a thought provoking and arresting take on roots & folk music. September 11 NOVEMBER sees the release of the seventh Southern Tenant Folk Union album ‘Join Forces’. Written following HEIDI TALBOT with JOHN MCCUSKER, the May 2015 general election result, and then SORREN MACLEAN and TOBY SHAER: At recorded in June and July this year amidst a Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £15/£13. Heidi Talbot quickly changing political landscape, something returns with a range of material including songs that has made the suite of songs seem timelier from her latest release -Here We Go 1,2,3. Heidi still. www.perthfolkclub.com Talbot was born in Ireland became a folk star in www.southerntenantfolkunion.com the USA as a member of the Irish American band Cherish the Ladies, and now lives in Scotland, all 24 NOVEMBER reflected in a style that switches easily between Celtic and Americana, but subtlety is Talbot’s Crail Folk Club presents ..... EWAN magic ingredient. From her gossamer voice to MCLENNAN: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. the delicate re-working of traditional and Ewan McLennan has, in a short space of time, contemporary material that earned her rave come to be known as a guitarist at the forefront reviews for her 2012 album Angels Without of his generation; a troubadour, balladeer and Wings. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that can 274000 or at move audiences with his passion and pathos. A www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth regular now on Transatlantic Sessions. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit 12 NOVEMBER all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come MARTIN STEPHENSON & THE DAINTEES: At along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £13/£11. To mark the Singers' nights they feature local singers and 30th Anniversary of the release of Martin musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to Stephenson & The Daintees seminal debut album make music then just come along and tap your ‘Boat To Bolivia’, the band are on tour to play it feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. in its entirety. What made this album so special www.ewanmclennan.co.uk was a production ahead of its time and the www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub songs, with the sublime melodies and stark, often challenging lyrics of the tracks. Tickets Stars of Irish Country: At The Albert Halls, from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at Stirling. 7:30pm, £21.50. Join five of Irelands www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth favourite country stars all on one super show featuring the popular Louise Morrisey, John KMF One Night Only presents DRAMS Hogan , Gloria, Frank McCaffrey and new young CEILIDH BAND: At McLaren Hall, Killin. Tickets rising star Lee Matthews who between them available at News First, Killin 01567 820362, or have scored countless accolades , notched up online at: www.eventbrite.co.uk over 30 No 1 songs and have toured all over the world to packed houses.

18 NOVEMBER www.culturestirling.org/albert-halls GUY DAVIS & BROOKS WILLIAMS: At 25 NOVEMBER Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £13/£11. New York blues

DEAN OWENS: At Clark’s on Lindsay St, Dundee. Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s finest singer songwriters, with fans including Bob Harris, Ricky Ross, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. His songs, including Raining in Glasgow and Man From Leith, have been hailed as classics of Scottish songwriting. www.deanowens.com 2 DECEMBER DEAN OWENS & THE WHISKY HEARTS BAND: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £12. Celtic Americana from Leith via Nashville … Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s finest singer songwriters, with fans including Bob Harris, Ricky Ross, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand.

Armed with a searingly soulful voice and a neat line in memorable heart-twisting melodies, Dean filters his love of Americana through a gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility. His Whisky Hearts band is former Silencers/Simple Minds drummer Jim McDermott, Brian McAlpine -keys and accordion, Amy Geddes - fiddle, Craig Ross guitar and Mike McCann -bass, who can rock up a storm, with flashes of folk and a touch of twang. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth 16 DECEMBER Phil Cunningham's Christmas Songbook with PHIL CUNNINGHAM, KAREN MATHESON, KRIS DREVER, KEVIN MCGUIRE, IAN CARR, JOHN MCCUSKER, EDDI READER: At The Albert Halls, Stirling.

"The Perfect Way To Fill Up Your Festive Fuel Tank" - The Scotsman www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook 18 DECEMBER Phil Cunningham's Christmas Songbook with PHIL CUNNINGHAM, KAREN MATHESON, KRIS DREVER, KEVIN MCGUIRE, IAN CARR, JOHN MCCUSKER, EDDI READER: At Perth Concert Hall, Perth.

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 24: aberdeen + north east :: highlands + west coast + argyll pioneers like The Carter Family and Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys to the joyous invention of 5 NOVEMBER The Beatles and The Band, to the groundbreaking artistry of Jimi Hendrix.

Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM www.AlmostBluePromotions.com AND LOTUS: At Tin Hut, Gartly, by Huntly, www.brookfield-knights.com Aberdeenshire. After taking Shetland by storm when they played the Folk Festival there earlier Send us all your gig dates for 23 OCTOBER this year as one of the main visiting attractions, Aberdeenshire and the north east Sheesham & Lotus & ‘Son return to these shores area KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses before heading for Europe where they are also Tour: At Woodend Barn, Banchory. Kris Drever becoming increasingly popular following two Email them to Carol celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo appearances at the big Tønder Festival in carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com artist and songwriter in 2016 with a new studio Denmark. album ‘If Wishes were Horses’ released by http://sheeshamandlotus.com 7 OCTOBER Reveal Records. Drever’s voice and guitar forms www.brookfield-knights.com part of the backbone of today’s contemporary JENNY STURGEON: At Lumsden Village Hall. roots scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, 11 NOVEMBER Jenny is a singer-songwriter from north east collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau, Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her he is a phenomenal and prolific artist.

SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA: interest in traditional folk song combined with http://krisdrever.com/ The SNJO presents ‘The Legend of Charlie Parker the enjoyment of creating fresh new in Aberdeen. Great concerts and music from the compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics 28 OCTOBER cream of Scottish Jazz musicians. comes from folklore, historical events and www.facebook.com/theSNJO personal experience, and as a biologist her Red Note Ensemble KEIN for invented enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. instruments by François Sarhan: At 2 DECEMBER In addition to recording her new album 'From the soundfestival, Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, 7pm. Red skein', Jenny is involved in several projects Note Ensemble have teamed up with composer, Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. CAM including working as a music workshop facilitator writer and visual artist François Sarhan to make PENNER & JON WOOD: At The Blue Lamp, in primary schools a new work for string quartet… with a difference! Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / £8 adv. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com Played on a set of new, invented stringed We are very happy to announce the return of the instruments designed by the composer, and brilliant CAM PENNER & JON WOOD to 11 OCTOBER integrating recorded texts from historical figures, Aberdeen ! Get your tickets early, this was a this new work will explore the relationship very busy night the last time they played! The Go Compose! Concert: At soundfestival, between voice and instrument. Co-commissioned music he plays - and energy generated - has Wooden Barn, Banchory, 6.00pm. Live by sound and Red Note Ensemble. won him many friends, fans and admirers. The performance of the works created by the young soundconversation following the concert. mesmerising live show is bigger - and brighter composers on the Go Compose! Workshop. For Tickets: £10, £5 (conc) on 01224 641122 or @ than before, spontaneously grand and fragile at tickets and information call 01330 826526 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com the same time. Percussive elements and layered http://sound-scotland.co.uk guitar techniques have added rich texture. Cam 29 OCTOBER hails from a Mennonite community in Southern 14 OCTOBER Manitoba, where his parents, town rebels, ran an JENNY STURGEON: At Woodend Barn, illegal roadhouse and his grandfather, a THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE: At Krakatoa, Banchory. Jenny is a singer-songwriter from bootlegger, was a much-loved character in the Aberdeen. The Urban Voodoo Machine bringing north east Scotland. Her passion for music lies in rural community. Growing up against that their “Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues” to Scotland her interest in traditional folk song combined background, he found an appreciation for performing in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness & with the enjoyment of creating fresh new common people's stories. Since stepping out Edinburgh as part of their Lucky 13 Tour. Their compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics aged 18, he has experienced more raw humanity live show consists of 12 rogues dressed in black comes from folklore, historical events and than most would encounter in a lifetime. He and red, mixing up music with cabaret / personal experience, and as a biologist her spent thirteen years dedicated to helping the burlesque and are considered one of the most enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. homeless and destitute in Chicago’s soup impressive live acts in the country right now, a In addition to recording her new album 'From the kitchens and shelters and when each shift was claim supported by Classic Rock Mag. skein', Jenny is involved in several projects over, would spend endless hours writing and www.facebook.com/TheUrbanVoodooMachin including working as a music workshop facilitator playing his guitar while exorcising his emotions in primary schools through music.

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Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE STRAY BIRDS: At Glenbuchat Hall, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire. The Stray Birds are one of the hottest bands on the US roots music circuit.

Since first taking America by storm in 2013 they have gone on to win a huge fanbase following triumphant appearances at big festivals around the world www.thestraybirds.com www.brookfield-knights.com 16 OCTOBER Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. THE STRAY BIRDS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen.

Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £15 / £12.50 adv. The Stray Birds have been flying high since the 2012 release of their critically acclaimed self-titled album. Two years, hundreds of gigs, and thousands of highway miles later, the genremelding acoustic trio made its Yep Roc Records debut with Best Medicine. The band – multiinstrumentalists and vocalists Maya de Vitry, Oliver Craven, and Charlie Muench – hails from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All three are classicallytrained musicians who’ve been making music of all kinds since childhood (before they reconnected through the local music scene, de Vitry and Muench first met in middle school orchestra); however, they were also all raised with a steady diet of music ranging from

Freedom o(r) Speech with Red Note, I Solisti del Vento (Belgium) and Song Circus (Norway): At soundfestival, ACT Aberdeen, 8pm. Three European ensembles - Red Note (Scotland), I Solisti del Vento (Belgium) and Song Circus (Norway) - have joined forces in this co-production which premières in Aberdeen before touring to Belgium and the Netherlands.

The programme presents Louis Andriessen’s seminal work De Staat (The Republic) alongside Mauricio Kagel’s Der Tribun (The Tribune) and the world première of The F Scale, a new work commissioned from John De Simone to sit specifically alongside De Staat. Tickets: £10, £5 (conc) on 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 4 NOVEMBER Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM AND LOTUS: At Fyvie Folk Club, Aberdeenshire.

After taking Shetland by storm when they played the Folk Festival there earlier this year as one of the main visiting attractions, Sheesham & Lotus & ‘Son return to these shores before heading for Europe where they are also becoming increasingly popular following two appearances at the big Tønder Festival in Denmark. http://sheeshamandlotus.com www.brookfield-knights.com

19 DECEMBER Phil Cunningham's Christmas Songbook with PHIL CUNNINGHAM, KAREN MATHESON, KRIS DREVER, KEVIN MCGUIRE, IAN CARR, JOHN MCCUSKER, EDDI READER: At The Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen. "The Perfect Way To Fill Up Your Festive Fuel Tank" - The Scotsman www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook

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Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland (Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in a new and exciting project called

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NAE PLANS: In Inverness - Daytime Nae Plans Workshop at Fèis a’Bhaile (Thu and Fri) and Nae Plans Performance (Fri) at Fèis a’Bhaile 25th Aniversary Concert, One Touch Theatre, Eden Court Theatre, Inverness. Pianist/vocalist KIM EDGAR: At Plockton Village Hall IV52 8TG. Hamish Napier (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) 7pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories and fiddler Adam Sutherland (Treacherous Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in original songs, the album tackles topics including a new and exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘. child soldiers, the impact of crime and “Nae Plans is a musical project full of punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by concept that puts the audience at the centre of author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart live performance!” - John Somerville. and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ 15 OCTOBER www.kimedgar.com/gigs THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE: At Eden TMSA Young Trad Tour: At The Tower, Court, Inverness. The Urban Voodoo Machine Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute. Eight top young bringing their “Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues” to folk musicians are heading out around Scotland Scotland performing in Glasgow, Aberdeen, over the next three months. The tour is of the Inverness & Edinburgh as part of their Lucky 13 finalists and winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Tour. Their live show consists of 12 rogues Young Traditional Musician of the Year dressed in black and red, mixing up music with Competition (2015) and organised by the TMSA cabaret / burlesque and are considered one of (Traditional Music & Song Association of the most impressive live acts in the country Scotland). Touring are: Gemma Donald (Fiddle), right now, a claim supported by Classic Rock Heather Downie (Clarsach), Ainsley Hamill Mag. (Song), Claire Hastings (Song), Séamus www.facebook.com/TheUrbanVoodooMachin Ó’Baioghill (Fiddle & Pipes), Robyn Stapleton (Song and 2014 Winner) and Ryan Young 5 NOVEMBER (Fiddle) with accompanist Anna Massie. www.thetoweronline.com GLEADHRAICH: At Hootananny Inverness, www.tmsa.org.uk touring their new EP. Titled Definition, its six tracks include The Immigrant's Lament, the tune 7 OCTOBER piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose and play for the Clan Currie Society at Ellis KIM EDGAR: At The Leven Centre, Kinlochleven Island, New York, during last year’s Tartan PH50 4QH. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new Week. The four-piece band from Carnoustie album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and hope to make the pipes a more accessible inspiring collection of original songs, the album instrument to young people by being a rock tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact band with pipes up front in order to encourage of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its Scotland’s youth to take forward the baton of many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song this piece of Scottish heritage while also allowing inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and our native instrument to have the widespread collaborations with award-winning songwriter appeal it deserves with older generations Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great through demonstrating its versatility. writer... underappreciated in many ways” www.facebook.com/Gleadhraich Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 8 OCTOBER KIM EDGAR with MAIRI CAMPBELL: At Benderloch Victory Hall, Argyll PA37 1RZ. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms.

‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 11 OCTOBER KAT HEALY: At The Market Bar, Inverness.

Edinburgh songstress Kat Healy is delighted to announce her long awaited new single Wolf, which is due for release this month and to showcase her latest material, Kat is playing live dates across the UK and Ireland. A contemporary singer songwriter, Kat has been described as a combination of well-crafted songs, beautiful voice and delightful stage presence, with a striking ability to take an audience on a heartfelt journey with her music. www.facebook.com/kathealymusic

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pond produces a refined sound that is decidedly their own. www.hannahsandersfolk.com 8 OCTOBER THE GEORGE LINDSAY BAND: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran, 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 9 OCTOBER AIMEE PENMAN: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran, 3pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 14 OCTOBER Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE STRAY BIRDS: At Mareel, Lerwick, Shetland. The Stray Birds are one of the hottest bands on the US roots music circuit. Since first taking America by storm in 2013 they have gone on to win a huge fanbase following triumphant appearances at big festivals around the world www.thestraybirds.com www.brookfield-knights.com 15 OCTOBER LITTLE MISS DEBBY & THE G MEN: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran, 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 16 OCTOBER LITTLE MISS DEBBY & THE G MEN: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran, 3pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 22 OCTOBER THE OWEN STEPHEN BAND: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran, 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 23 OCTOBER OWEN STEPHEN: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran, 3pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 29 OCTOBER DR FEELGUID (Dr Feelgood tribute): At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran, 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 3 NOVEMBER

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KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses Tour: At King St Halls, Orkney. Kris Drever Isle of Bute …. celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo Transclyde Music is a group of like minded artist and songwriter in 2016 with a new studio people on the Isle of Bute whose aims are to album ‘If Wishes were Horses’ released by promote live music on the island. For their latest Reveal Records. Drever’s voice and guitar forms gig news go to …. part of the backbone of today’s contemporary www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic roots scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau, 7 OCTOBER he is a phenomenal and prolific artist. http://krisdrever.com/ HANNAH SANDERS and BEN SAVAGE “Before The Sun Tour”: At Red Roof Cafe and 6 NOVEMBER Gallery, Holmisdale, Glendale, Skye IV55 8WS. Tickets: £12.00 on door Doors: 8pm. Box Office: KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses 01470 511766. The Duo are doing the show Tour: At Bixter Hall, Shetland. Kris Drever around a single vintage microphone, which is a celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo craft heavy, intimate warm experience. "We artist and songwriter in 2016 with a new studio would love for people to leave our shows feeling album ‘If Wishes were Horses’ released by uplifted. We have been told that we are a duo Reveal Records. Drever’s voice and guitar forms who look and sound classically timeless, yet feel part of the backbone of today’s contemporary refreshingly unique". Hannah & Ben’s warm roots scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, distilling of influences from both sides of the big collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau,

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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 OCTOBER Brookfield Knights presents ….. CONNLA: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have their sweet moments too, especially when the spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the chance to shine. www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.brookfield-knights.com 15 OCTOBER BADSTONE: At Harbour Bar, Troon, 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/harbourbartroon 23 OCTOBER Brookfield Knights presents ….. FURNACE MOUNTAIN: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine.

Each time, Furnace Mountain tour here it is as if they turn the whole world upside down. The classy Virginian 4-piece draws big crowds to some of the best ‘live’ music venues on the circuit, all stimulated by hugely complimentary reviews. www.facebook.com/furnacemountainband www.brookfield-knights.com

Stapleton (Song and 2014 Winner) and Ryan Young (Fiddle) with accompanist Anna Massie. www.catstrand.com www.tmsa.org.uk 26 NOVEMBER Hit The Road presents ….. DENI SMITH, REBEKAH KIRK and ELIA DAVIDSON: At The Stove, Dumfries. Hit The Road is Scotland's National youth music touring project. Managed by the Scottish Music Centre; the project provides young musicians living in Scotland, between the ages of 14-19 years old, the opportunity to learn about the live industry before embarking on a professionally managed tour. Hit The Road is funded by Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI) and PRS for Music Foundation. https://twitter.com/HitTheRoadTours

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ALASTAIR SAVAGE: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 19 OCTOBER SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Eastgate Arts Theatre, Peebles. Show 7.30pm Tickets £14/£12 conc./£6 child Tel. 01721 725777. Southern Tenant Folk Union are the Edinburgh based string band that over a series of albums have produced a thought provoking and arresting take on roots & folk music.

September sees the release of the seventh Southern Tenant Folk Union album ‘Join Forces’.

Written following the May 2015 general election result, and then recorded in June and July this year amidst a quickly changing political landscape, something that has made the suite of songs seem timelier still. www.eastgatearts.com www.southerntenantfolkunion.com 28 OCTOBER THE BEVVY SISTERS: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 6 NOVEMBER

KIM EDGAR: At Reston Village Hall, Ladeside, Berwickshire TD14 5JW. 7pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and Brookfield Knights presents ….. CONNLA: At inspiring collection of original songs, the album Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Fiery is a term that’s tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact frequently used to describe great Irish trad and of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its when applied to the music – and performance many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and the job again. They have their sweet moments collaborations with award-winning songwriter too, especially when the spotlight lands on Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the writer... underappreciated in many ways” chance to shine.

Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.kimedgar.com/gigs www.brookfield-knights.com 7 OCTOBER

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Brookfield Knights presents ….. CONNLA: At 27 OCTOBER St Cuthbert’s House, Seahouses. Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH: At Gaiety Theatre trad and when applied to the music – and Carrick Street Ayr KA7 1NU. £30 + online performance - of up-and-coming young band, booking fee, £22.50 + online booking fee and Connla, it does the job again. They have their £15 + online booking fee. Charlie Landsborough, sweet moments too, especially when the award-winning UK artist, heads out with his spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and band on his only UK tour this year playing songs she gets the chance to shine. from across his 28 album career. Renowned for www.facebook.com/Connlamusic his great live shows and quality musicianship, www.brookfield-knights.com this will be his only UK tour this year. Many artists talk of giving something back, and some 11 OCTOBER actually do. Charlie Landsborough belongs in that camp. Once a teacher himself, he is to ANDY IRVINE: At The Hippodrome, Harbour become Musical Patron of Liverpool’s St Vincent's Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All school for the visually impaired. The school aims concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website to tailor the pupils’ needs to fit into a modern or call 01890 750099. high tech society. Charlie’s song, What Colour Is www.eyemouthhippodrome.org The Wind, written about a blind child, is also to be adopted as the school's anthem. Tickets on 15 OCTOBER 01292 288235 or @ http://ayrgaiety.co.uk www.charlielandsborough.com SUNJAY: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. Doors: 23 NOVEMBER 8.00pm. Tickets: £12.50/£8.50 Box Office:01890 250099. Full details on website or TMSA Young Trad Tour: At CatStrand, Castle call 01890 750099. Sunjay’s style has that Douglas. Eight top young folk musicians are natural drift between folk and blues and both heading out around Scotland over the next three camps have recognised his obvious flair. There months. The tour is of the finalists and winner of have been a clutch of award nominations, the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional including winning the Wath Festival Young Musician of the Year Competition (2015) and Performers Award. www.sunjay.tv organised by the TMSA (Traditional Music & Song www.eyemouthhippodrome.org Association of Scotland). Touring are: Gemma Donald (Fiddle), Heather Downie (Clarsach), 18 OCTOBER Ainsley Hamill (Song), Claire Hastings (Song), Séamus Ó’Baioghill (Fiddle & Pipes), Robyn

19 NOVEMBER BANGALORE DREAMS -JYOTSNA SRIKANTH TRIO: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 20 NOVEMBER CHRIS WOOD: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 26 NOVEMBER LOUIS DURRA TRIO: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 28 NOVEMBER ANDY WHITE: At Heart Of Hawick, Scottish Borders. Irish singer-songwriter Andy White tours in support of the release of his boxset Studio Albums 1986 - 2016 (October 14th) a collection of all twelve of his studio albums including new album Imaginary Lovers (available separately 4 November). Stiff Records released the Religious Persuasion EP during the eighties acoustic revival spearhead-ed by The Pogues.

The Whistle Test and Janice Long championed Andy as he started playing shows in the UK. . www.andywhite.com

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SEPTEMBER Findhorn Bay Festival Findhorn 21-26 September

it wouldn’t work, a festival in late September in a remote village on the West Coast of Scotland 60 miles from the nearest town, but that was ten years ago. 2015 see’s our friendly, small (but we thank perfectly formed) festival enter it’s eleventh year. Another year of fun regardless of what the weather has to say about it. Another year making new friends, and catching up with old ones.

Morayshire will play host to a range of arts and culture events showcasing artists of local, national and international renown during Scotland’s www.loopallu.co.uk Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. The biennial Findhorn Bay Festival is a spectacular six-day celebration taking place in the heart of Moray and includes a vibrant mix of theatre, music, dance and visual art as well as FREE events Balmaha’s Braw Weekend including the popular annual community event Culture Day Forres. The Festival will open with a Balmaha, Loch Lomond stunning concert from award-winning Gaelic 1-2 October singer, Julie Fowlis.

Balmaha’s Braw Weekend is back bigger and www.findhornbayfestival.com better for 2016. A weekend of food, drink, music and entertainment takes place on the banks of Loch Lomond, on land behind The Oak Tree Inn. True North The Oak Tree Inn are once again staging this Aberdeen event, which is sponsored by Glengoyne Distill22-25 September ery. Saturday and Sunday (1st & 2nd October) from 11am-5pm expect lots of family fun, food, Iconic soulstress and Brit Award-nominee Laura drink, music and entertainment. Entry is free Mvula will head the line-up for this year’s True with live music from local bands and singers.

North festival, Aberdeen Performing Arts is deSaturday night will feature live music from four lighted to announce. The singer-songwriter takes top Scottish acts:Have Mercy Las Vegas, Dave top billing for the festival, now in its second year Arcari, Miracle Glass Company, Mark McGowan. and with an expanded programme over four Tickets £5 payable on the door. All under cover days. True North – Aberdeen’s festival of music in a huge marquee! and song – will take place in venues around the city and in outdoor locations from September www.balmahasbrawweekend.co.uk 22 – 25. The festival is inspired by the fantastic heritage of singer-songwriters in the North-east, Strugglefest and features a line-up of iconic musicians and emerging talent.

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Isle of Jura Music Festival Jura 23-25 September The Isle of Jura Musical Festival is a wellestablished favourite for lovers of the traditional music scene, enjoy a weekend packed with fantastic performances, stimulating workshops, spontaneous sessions and great craic. To guarantee you don’t miss out, you can pre-purchase your tickets online now. www.juramusicfestival.com

Darvel Music Festival Darvel, Ayrshire 23-24 September (Also 2-3 Dec) People travel from all over Scotland, the UK and overseas to enjoy the "Darvel Experience" and the event has gained stature amongst the Scottish music fraternity since its inception in 2002. Past and present band members of Texas, The Silencers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Average White Band will be represented at this year’s 15th Darvel Music Festival. www.darvelmusicfestival.org

Loopallu Ullapool 30 September - 1 October Ten years young, Loopallu...On paper they said

All day DIY Punk Fest from 2-10pm at Audio Glasgow with Dowsing, Ratboys, Losing Sleep, Anna’s Anchor, Jutland Songs, Flakes, Benjamin Blue + 4 more bands to be confirmed! See ..... www.facebook.com/events/144214369337774/ www.facebook.com/struggletownrecords

Glasgow Americana Glasgow 5-9 October The sparkling Blue Rose Code will do the honours and open the 10th anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival in October. On Wednesday 5 October in St Andrew’s in the Square' Man behind the music, Ross Wilson has rightly won huge praise for live, sell-out performances including joyous sessions for the BBC.

way. A 50min world class scenic journey from Edinburgh through the winding valleys of the Southern Uplands. Come and join us for a wee taster day trip or for an entire weekend of fun.

We promise top quality live music, a high energy festival atmosphere but with the cosiness and character of a wee Borders town. www.100bands.co.uk

Ullapool Guitar Festival Ullapool 7-9 October So why is the UGF so special? Perhaps it’s the mix of music old and new, of electric and acoustic, of steel and nylon, of seasoned performers and those, like the students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, just starting out on their careers. Perhaps it’s the location on Loch Broom and the drive up through some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery. Perhaps it’s the informal air of the whole weekend: there’s no “us and them”, no VIP area. Everyone mingles, and you’re likely to find yourself sitting beside a guitar legend in the Festival Club – or even jamming with them on one of the trade stands. www.ullapoolguitarfestival.com

Feis na Mara Mallaig 7th - 9th October An exciting array of award-winning talent at this years Fèis na Mara festival in Mallaig. What better way to start your October break than to hit the stunning little town of Mallaig for a weekend of glorious Scottish music? This year’s line-up includes Dàimh, Niteworks, The Scott Wood Band, The Federation of the Disco Pimp, The League of Highland Gentlemen and The Mischa MacPherson Trio, with sessions, ceilidhs and parties around every corner! Mallaig is truly on a roll this year, with the opening of the beautiful new crannog and bakery, the impressive refurbishment of the iconic West Highland Hotel, and the Scottish Hospitality Awards’ ‘North Restaurant of the Year’ going to Mallaig’s Cornerstone Restaurant.

All this, and the might of this year’s line-up in a limited capacity village hall suggest these tickets won’t be around for long! www.feis-na-mara.com

Tenement Trail Glasgow 8 October

Tenement Trail is a multi-venue music festival in Glasgow. Taking place on Saturday 8 October, #TT16 is one ticket to over 12 hours of live muwww.glasgowamericana.com sic across nine venues, featuring over 50 bands and DJs. In the month that Tenement TV will 100 Bands On The Border celebrate their fifth birthday, Scotland’s largest music platform are throwing one hell of a party Galashiels with a line-up featuring indie icons Milburn, !! Postponed to Spring 2017 !!

Crash Club, Be Charlotte, Tijuana Bibles, The Bar Galashiels welcomes back 100 Bands on the Bor- Dogs, The Van T’s, Barrie-James O’Neill and many, many more. der! The Best Bands will be back again along with some special new additions We look forward to welcoming back our supporters from last year www.tenementtv.com that had such a great time and gave us such wonderful reviews. And can't wait to introduce a Doricana Fest whole load of new guests to the festival from the Stonehaven local community as well as from further afield.

8 October For those travelling to us from our Scottish cities, why not take the celebrated Borders RailOne day music festival based in the NE of Scot-

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SCOTTISH MUSIC FESTIVALS Read our full festival listings @ http://musicnewsscotland.wordpress.com/festivals/ land showcasing the countries finest Americana / Roots / Country and Acoustic acts. Stonehaven is tuning up for a boot scooting new Americana music festival aimed at visitors and locals alike.The one day (family) festival will feature 6 Scottish bands with Americana roots including The Holy Ghosts (Edinburgh), Colin Clyne (Stonehaven), Daniel Meade (Glasgow), The New Madrids (Perth), Mikey Maclennan (The Carloways, Bridge of Earn) and The Malpaso Gang (Aberdeen).

The Perthshire Amber Festival brings together many musicians and entertainers from different parts of the world who have been involved with Dougie MacLean over the years. This unique festival shares Dougie’s inspiring music, celebrates the history and culture of Perthshire in the heart of Scotland and showcases the beautiful scenery. The concerts are staged in a variety of wonderful venues from prestigious theatres to historic castles to an Iron Age crannog on Loch Tay, to atmospheric Dunkeld Cathedral.

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Fiddle 2016

Falkirk 14-16 October

Edinburgh 18-20 November

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Falkirk Live! is a brand new three day music festival with its inaugural events taking place from 14 to 16 October, featuring various music genres including Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop, Funk, Gospel + much more.

One of Scotland's biggest traditional music festivals, promoting & sustaining traditional fiddle music since 1996. A weekend packed full of great music! Over the weekend there are concerts, ceilidhs, recitals, workshops, talks, open stage, festival clubs, sessions, stalls, free events.... and lots, lots more! The Fiddle Festival committee are now working hard towards Fiddle 2016. The dates are out now but keep an eye on our Facebook page and join our mailing list to be the first to hear what artists are playing at this years festival.

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The Spree Paisley 14-22 October The Spree is Paisley's national festival of music, comedy and much more, taking place as part of the town's bid for UK City of Culture 2021. Now in its fifth year, the 2016 edition will take place from 14 to 22 October at various venues in the town, including a specially-erected Spiegeltent in the town centre. Headliners include Admiral Fallow, a unique collaboration between Justin Currie and the RSNO, Roddy Woomble and Band, Donnie Munro, and a double bill of Treacherous Orchestra and Skerryvore, plus comedy from Daniel Sloss and Craig Hill. For tickets and more info, see www.thespree.co.uk

NOVEMBER Perthshire Amber -

The Dougie MacLean Festival Perthshire 3-6 November

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Three days of spectacular events, incredible bands and amazing crowds from every corner of the globe. See Shetland Vikings bearing firelit torches, hear beautiful choral singing in St Giles' Cathedral, enjoy birling to traditional Scottish music in the Old Town, and watch top stars and incredible fireworks from Princes Street Gardens. Edinburgh's Hogmanay shows the world how to party!

JANUARY 2017 Celtic Connections Glasgow 19 January - 5 February Celtic Connections 2017 comprises a wealth of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, workshops, free events and late night sessions taking place over 18 days across various venues in Glasgow. www.celticconnections.com

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Darvel Music Festival

Hebridean Celtic Festival

Darvel, Ayrshire 2-3 December (Also 23-24 Sept) People travel from all over Scotland, the UK and overseas to enjoy the "Darvel Experience" and the event has gained stature amongst the Scottish music fraternity since its inception in 2002. Past and present band members of Texas, The Silencers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Average White Band will be represented at this year’s 15th Darvel Music Festival. www.darvelmusicfestival.org

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay

Hebrides 19-22 July Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featuring top quality music from around the Celtic nations and beyond. Stornoway and throughout Lewis and Harris. The cream of international folk and Celtic music have heaped praise on HebCeltl as it celebrated its 20th year in 2015 by hosting its biggest number of live performances ever.

Award-winning artists who took part in this year's Hebridean Celtic Festival hailed it a huge success after bosses laid on new venues and returned to its roots for the showpiece event. www.hebceltfest.com

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