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EWAN McLENNAN (pictured) is on an autumn UK tour and back in Scotland on 21 October - see his advert on page 6 for details. www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk

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Ceol Aig A Chaisteal: 8pm on BBC ALBA. Music and song from Tulloch Castle. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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Seirm: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Mary Ann Kennedy presents music from the 2015 Celtic Connections music festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk

Glasgow area mid west coast

A gu U, An Cuala Tu?: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Mary Ann Kennedy takes an alphabetical trip through the BBC song archive. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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PHILOMENA BEGLEY – 50 years of music: 11.50pm on BBC ALBA. A special concert and a window on the life of the queen of country music. www.bbcalba.co.uk

Dundee Perth Fife Stirling Falkirk

Seirm: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Mary Ann Kennedy presents music from the 2015 Celtic Connections music festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk 15 OCTOBER De a-nis? 6pm on BBC ALBA. Megan, Derek and Annabel visit 2015's Royal National Mod in Oban. www.bbcalba.co.uk Royal National Mod 2015: (LIVE) 7.30-10pm on BBC ALBA. Live coverage Traditional Gold Medal competition will see Gaelic broadcaster Morag MacDonald and Skye singer Art Cormack, offering their interpretation of the performances. Also featured on the show will be the main winners from the rural choir competitions held earlier that day. www.bbcalba.co.uk Royal National Mod 2015: (LIVE) 9.10pm on BBC ALBA. Cathy MacDonald presents live coverage of the Royal National Mod 2015 Gold Medal final. www.bbcalba.co.uk

Binneas – Na Trads: 12.50am on BBC ALBA. INNES Binneas – Na Trads: 12.50am on BBC ALBA. INNES WATSON performing ‘Mando Endo’.

WATSON performing ‘Mando Endo’. www.bbcalba.co.uk www.bbcalba.co.uk 11 OCTOBER Ceol Country: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Evelyn Coull introduces more from the Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music Festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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A gu U, An Cuala Tu?: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Episode 2 - Mary Ann Kennedy takes an alphabetical trip through the BBC song archive. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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12 OCTOBER Royal National Mod 2015: BBC ALBA. 10.00 – 11.30pm – A showcase of some of the winners from the first day of the children's Mod including the winner of the prestigious James C MacPhee medals. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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Box & Fiddle Music: 9.30pm on BBC ALBA. A night of box and fiddle music from Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall. www.bbcalba.co.uk

Ayrshire Dumfriesshire South West

13 OCTOBER Royal National Mod 2015: BBC ALBA. 10.00 – 11.30pm – Young native speakers take to the floor and amongst the talented performers will be the winners of the esteemed Comunn Gàidhealach Silver Medals. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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16 OCTOBER Royal National Mod 2015: 10-11.30pm on BBC ALBA. The final programme will provide a round-up of the choral competitions from the last day of the Mòd featuring the winners of the coveted Lovat and Tullibardine Shield, the Mull and Iona Shield and the sought after Margrat Duncan Memorial Trophy. www.bbcalba.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------

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EDINBURGH + Mid - East - West Lothian Send us all your gig dates for Edinburgh and Lothians area.

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ROY'S IRON DNA: At The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh.

Roy's Iron DNA (a musical collective and live band Ceol Country: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Evelyn Coull from the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh) will release introduces more from the Northern Nashville the world's first augmented reality album. The album, Caithness Country Music Festival. entitled ‘Exposure’, will be released as a tabloid style www.bbcalba.co.uk newspaper with each page scannable with a smartphone/tablet app enabling the reader to play an 14 OCTOBER individually commissioned video for a track from the album. 10,000 copies of the newspaper will be Royal National Mod 2015: (LIVE) 7.30-10pm on distributed to 250+ outlets across the length and BBC ALBA. Cathy MacDonald presents the first live breadth of Scotland and will be entirely free of charge competition for the An Comunn Gàidhealach Gold Medal from the Corran Halls with analysis provided by ensuring an estimated 100,000 readership! www.roysirondna.co.uk acclaimed singers and former winners of the www.facebook.com/roysirondna competition, Anne Lorne Gillies and Alasdair Whyte. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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page 3: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian The Pleasance Sessions ….. OUTBLINKER/ BDY_PRTS / RM HUBBERT: The Pleasance Sessions 2015 builds on last year’s success with a refined line-up spanning 3 nights from the 9 to 11 October. The Sessions continue to champion unique collaborations, bringing together musicians, promoters and publications from around the country for something very special.

At The Pleasance, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh.

Tickets at www.dustymoose.co.uk from 21st August. www.facebook.com/thedustymoose The Pleasance Sessions: Market Place Featuring A Modern Way/ Gerry Loves Records/ Olive Grove Records/ Trouble/ Mini 50 Records/ Soft Power Records/ Lost Map Records/ Fresh Air Radio/ The Skinny Mag/ Insider Festival/ Soundhouse Organisation/ Neu! Reekie!/ Electric Fields / Song, by Toad / Tabernacle/ More TBC www.dustymoose.co.uk 11 OCTOBER The Pleasance Sessions ….. BLUE ROSE CODE, with very special guests WITHERED HAND / YUSUF AZAK / JENNY LINDSAY and SADIE HASLER: The Pleasance Sessions 2015 builds on last year’s success with a refined lineup spanning 3 nights from the 9 to 11 October.

The Sessions continue to champion unique collaborations, bringing together musicians, promoters and publications from around the country for something very special. At The Pleasance, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh. Tickets at www.dustymoose.co.uk from 21st August www.facebook.com/thedustymoose LEWIS AND LEIGH: At Sneaky Pete’s,

Edinburgh. In demand country-tinged duo, Lewis and Leigh - Al Lewis is from Wales while his musical partner Alva Leigh hails from Mississippi – are creating a unique blend of Celtic folk and American, or “Celticana” as they dub it. www.facebook.com/lewisandleighmusic

CARA DILLON with special guests KATHRYN ROBERT & SEAN LAKEMAN: At Queens Hall, Edinburgh. Show 7.30pm Tickets £18 Tel. 0131 668 2019. Being possessed of one of the world’s most beautiful voices, Irish folksinger Cara Dillon performs songs from her latest, critically acclaimed album ‘A Thousand Hearts’ alongside 12 OCTOBER a selection of favourites. Her extraordinary ability to simultaneously seduce both traditional Soundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. folk purists and a more mainstream audience ERIC TAYLOR: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. has seen her rise to the very top of her genre 8pm, £10. We’re delighted to welcome Eric where, in addition to her countless fans, she Taylor back to Edinburgh. He is a sage musician, continues to be celebrated by some of the a lyrical genius and a master of the guitar. If biggest names in music. www.cardillon.co.uk you’re familiar with the intricate Texas singer/ www.thequeenshall.net songwriter jigsaw puzzle, you probably already know a lot about Taylor. If you’re not familiar KESTON COBBLERS CLUB: At Electric Circus, with Taylor by name, you’ve probably heard his Edinburgh. “Rambunctious folk and joyous songs performed by people such as Nanci elemental pop” The Guardian. “We love being Griffith and Lyle Lovett. He has created a busy,” says lead singer Matt. “Touring is what multitude of fans and devotees that are legends it’s all about and ultimately is what brings us themselves in the singer/songwriter realm, together as a band. We can’t wait to get out artists who have long considered Taylor to be a there and play.” teacher and a lantern bearer whose time is long www.facebook.com/kestoncobblersclub overdue. www.soundhouse.org.uk 17 OCTOBER 16 OCTOBER THE DOMESTICS: At Dalriada, 77 Promenade, ‘Live at Canalside’ presents ….. LORNA Portobello. The gig starts at 9.00pm (til late) REID QUARTET: At Canalside, Meggetland and the band will be debuting some new Wynd, Edinburgh. Toe tapping jazz and blues material. The Domestics are an East Lothian from Lorna and her band. Songs you’ll love from based six piece (sometimes 4, or 5, but never 7) Ella to Frank plus originals. Tickets from the bar, alt-country band that adds eclectic to their or call 07557 680995 or Email: tagline ‘so that we can get away with playing sinagrahm@gmail.com to reserve. Tickets anything! available on the night. £10 (includes glass of www.facebook.com/wearethedomestics fizz) Doors 7.30pm www.canalsidevenue.co.uk 19 OCTOBER

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page 5: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian Soundhouse at The Traverse presents …..

THE BEVVY SISTERS: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. Hold on to your husbands, they’re back! Long term Soundhouse favourites, The Bevvy Sisters are making their debut at our regular Traverse Bar slot. Mondays will never be the same again. For the uninitiated The Bevvy Sisters are a four-piece vocal explosion backed by one-man orchestra David Donnelly on guitar.

The trio of female voices (David also sings, in case you were wondering) – Heather Macleod, Gina Rae and Cera Impala – have an uncanny musical empathy and alchemy that’s always been The Bevvy Sisters’ trademark. www.soundhouse.org.uk

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2012. Over the next two years his achievements seemed as effortlessly gained as they were wellSoundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. deserved. He released the ‘Hostel’ EP via the THE PHILIP CLOUTS QUARTET: At The Quietus Phonographic Corporation in March Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. The Philip 2013 and then his critically acclaimed albums Clouts Quartet is bringing the dancing ‘Total Strife Forever’ on Stolen Recordings in exuberance of South African Township music, January 2014, which would go on to be the convivial groove of gospel-influenced soul nominated for the Mercury Prize and ‘Culture Of jazz, the joyful sway of Cuban guaguanco Volume’. He will be supported by Pixx ,the nom rhythms, the bluesy melodies of middle eastern de guerre of 19 year-old Hannah Rodgers, a praise songs and so much more to The Traverse young songwriter from Chipstead and alumni of Bar this October.

The BRIT School. Her music is inspired by the www.facebook.com/philipcloutsquartet likes of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Aphex Twin www.soundhouse.org.uk and her recording debut, Fall In was released by 4AD on 28th August. www.summerhall.co.uk 27 OCTOBER 21 OCTOBER 29 OCTOBER Nothing Ever Happens Here and Braw Gigs present… ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE & THE SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE UK Tour ‘In MADHAT MCGORE, ODDacity, Mog, Tru MELTING PARAISO U.F.O. + NACKT Schubert’s Company’: At Assembly Rooms, Factz and more, We also have a female rapper INSECTEN: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. £12.

Edinburgh. Scottish Ensemble’s first UK tour of from England coming up to perform. Hip hop Japan’s Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting the 2015-16 season is a celebration of event. The voodoo rooms 19a west register Schubert’s influence across the centuries. SE is Paraiso U.F.O. were formed in 1996 and play street, Edinburgh. 7pm start until 11pm. progressive jams in the vein of psychedelic joined by the acclaimed Ukranian-British violist www.thevoodoorooms.com freaks such as Magma, Gong, Ash Ra Tempel, Maxim Rysanov, a Grammy-nominated Flower Travellin’ Band, Guru Guru and Pink performer consistently praised for his 30 OCTOBER Floyd at their wildest. Expect a fully psyched out expressive, rich tone. experience from this legendary Japanese www.scottishensemble.co.uk THE VAN T's with THE SOCIAL ORDER + collective, unlike anything you’ll see this year!

THIRTY THREE CONNECTION: At Opium, With support from Nackt Insecten , the solo 22 OCTOBER Edinburgh. 7pm. Formed in around 2013 by ritualistic drone project from Glasgow twins Hannah and Chloe, The Van T’s have DAVE ARCARI with LEFT LANE CRUISER: At underground legend Ruaraidh Sanachan, also of already enjoyed widespread praise from blogs Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. SLIDE guitarist & Moon Unit, Bad Aura, Pyramidion and countless and radio including Bella Union honcho Simon songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as other psychedelic noise projects of the west’s Raymonde...Despite their newcomer status, much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as vibrant weirdo scene. This will be his first solo their songs are as revitalised a debut as you they do pre-war Delta blues. show in what seems like years now, Nackt could hope for. Rapturous surf-pop with rock www.davearcari.com Insecten places audiences into a hypnotic trance swagger balanced by sugar-pop harmonies have of synth, tape crackle and hum – as heard on won over numerous fans already. With Nothing Ever Happens Here present… SON his 2011 opus and masterpiece ‘Reality Bridge’ influences ranging from First Aid Kit to Wolf LUX + BARBAROSSA + OLGA BELL: At on Blackest Rainbow. Get down early!

Alice, this quartet are the new smell of teen Summerhall, Edinburgh. £11. Founded by www.summerhall.co.uk spirit. £5 advance, £8 on the door (14+) producer-composer Ryan Lott in 2007, and with Tickets – http://bit.ly/VanTsEdin recent band additions of guitarist-composer EWAN MCLENNAN: At Edinburgh House www.facebook.com/TheVanTs Rafiq Bhatia and drummer Ian Chang, Son Lux Concert. Ewan McLennan has, in a short space is now a ferocious trio both live and on record. of time, come to be known as a guitarist at the NEON WALTZ: At Kraft Ale Ascent, Leith Their brand new record ‘Bones’ was released very forefront of his generation; a troubadour, Theatre, Edinburgh. Hailing from the deepest, June 22nd on Glassnote. Bones is the first album balladeer and storyteller cut in the old style; a darkest most northerly point of the UK, Neon documenting this new formation, and it draws singer that can move audiences with his passion Waltz recently released a collection of six demos from the three members’ unique and and pathos; and a songwriter for whom social and live recordings from the last year, including omnivorous musical vernaculars. justice is still a burning issue.

Sombre Fayre and Bare Wood Aisles, as the First www.summerhall.co.uk www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk Light EP via Atlantic Records. This summer saw them taking in a slew of festivals including 24 OCTOBER 28 OCTOBER Latitude Festival and Reading & Leeds. www.neonwaltz.com THULA BORAH: At The Wee Red Bar, Nothing Ever Happens Here presents …..

Edinburgh. Touring their new Album ‘Hope for EAST INDIA YOUTH + PIXX: At Summerhall, 31 OCTOBER Disappointment’.

Edinburgh. £12. Mercury Prize nominee East www.facebook.com/ThulaBorahMusic India Youth aka William Doyle who first HOLYROOD ROCKS National final. An all-day performed live as East India Youth in November concert titled Holyrood Rocks 2015 will be

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page 7: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian staged at the Scottish Parliament. The event will involve a wide range of musicians from right across Scotland. Holyrood Rocks 2015 aims to encourage young people’s engagement in the political process, particularly among 16 and 17 year olds, who have been given the right to vote in Scottish Parliamentary and local elections. By showcasing young musical talent whilst relaying the importance of democratic rights and the significance of the right to vote, Holyrood Rocks 2015 hopes to encourage voter engagement in Scotland and beyond. Scottish Parliament. www.holyroodrocks.com 1 NOVEMBER MARY MAY ('This is What You Are' album launch) with guest vocalist FREDIE KING: At Jazz Bar, Edinburgh. Mary’s band are a jazz outfit who have been gigging for the past few years all over Scotland and gained a large following. They have received a 4-star review from 'All about Jazz' for this new album, and have been described as 'Anita O'Day meets Gregory Porter' with a singer 'some part Karen Carpenter and some part Jimmy Scott'. www.marymayjazzsinger.com 2 NOVEMBER Soundhouse at The Traverse presents …..

KOSMOS: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh.

8pm, £10. Twice winners of ’Selected Artists’ for Making Music Concert Promoters Network, Kosmos is re-defining the relationship between classical and world music. Described by Richard Morrison of The Times, as having: ’telepathic rapport, dazzling virtuosity, serious scholarship, intellectual curiosity and impeccable musicianship’, the group is united by a shared passion for improvisation, music from around the globe as well as the rigours of classical training. www.soundhouse.org.uk 3 NOVEMBER MAIREARAD & ANNA: At Leith Folk Club, Leith, £9 – 7.30pm, doors 7pm. Two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie launch their third album, ‘Best Day’, on a 14-date UK Tour.

Their pairing combines Mairearad’s deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her masterful piping, with Anna’s unparalleled versatility on guitar, fiddle and banjo. www.mairearadandanna.com www.leithfolkclub.com

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PLASTIC BARRICADES: At Opium, Edinburgh.

7pm. Romantic and honest, gloomy and curious, THE EDINBURGH LIGHT ORCHESTRA: At melodic and melancholic, Plastic Barricades Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. Join us on our chronicle life in the troubled yet fascinating XXI Journey Into Melody for a tuneful evening of century with painstaking sincerity, asking gems from stage, screen, British light music and questions and trying to find the answers. other favourites, including hits from Guys and Inspired and influenced by almighty Radiohead, Dolls, The Sound of Music, State Fair, and 42nd Oasis, Coldplay, Muse, Keane, Razorlight, Street; film music with the Miss Marple Theme Nirvana and many others, trio loves to and Moon River from ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. A experiment with styles, sound and approach. special tribute to composer Ernest Tomlinson Based in North-West London, Plastic Barricades and popular works by Eric Coates, Trevor are Dan Kert on guitar, keyboards and vocals, Duncan and Louise Denny. Plus a selection of Daniele Borgato on bass and Frazer Webster on well-loved songs. Tickets: £11.50; £10.00; drums. £5 advance, £8 on the door (14+) £8.00. Tickets: £11.50; £10.00; £8.00 @ Tickets – http://bit.ly/PlasticEdin www.thequeenshall.net www.facebook.com/plasticbarricades http://edinburghlightorchestra.moonfruit.com 14 NOVEMBER 8 NOVEMBER Pathhead Music Collective presents …..

THE HENRY GIRLS: At Howden Park Arts DEAN OWENS AND THE WHISKY HEARTS Centre, Livingston. Hailing from County Donegal, BAND: At Village Hall, Pathhead – featuring these three sisters blend classic Traditional Irish Pathhead’s own Amy Geddes. trad with a hint of Americana and a nod to http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk/ bluegrass. Renowned for their fine closeharmony vocals, they are multi-instrumentalists VIC GODARD AND THE SUBWAY SECT plus (harp, fiddle, accordion, guitar, piano and the S/Objects. The Voodoo Rooms,19a West ukulele all make an appearance).

Register Street, Edinburgh. www.facebook.com/thehenrygirls www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html 16 NOVEMBER 9 NOVEMBER

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TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO: At The Traverse Bar, Soundhouse at The Traverse presents …..

Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. We’re delighted that APRIL VERCH: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. award-winning Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis and 8pm, £10. Fiddler, singer, and stepdancer April his two fabulous Scottish compadres – Nigel Verch knows how relevant an old tune can be.

Clark on guitar and Roy Percy on bass – are She grew up surrounded by living, breathing returning to The Traverse Bar. The Trio played roots music—her father’s country band our first ever Monday-night at The Traverse gig rehearsing in the “Newpart,” the beloved Verch and set the standard for all the amazing acts family room; the lively music at church and at who have followed. www.soundhouse.org.uk community dances; the tunes she rocked out to win fiddle competitions—and decided early she 21 NOVEMBER wanted to be a professional musician. www.soundhouse.org.uk TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At Studio 24, Edinburgh. The Treacherous Orchestra story is 13 NOVEMBER one of many strands, a tale told spanning the length and breadth of Scotland. An un-definable ‘Live at Canalside’ presents ….. MARTY collective force fusing people, concepts, styles WAUGH QUARTET: At Canalside, Meggetland and influences, shaping a musical supergroup Wynd, Edinburgh. Cool jazz from The Great that defies description. From the North to the American Song Book. Performed by a top trio South, East to the West they came, converging and one of the finest voices in the business. in the musical melting-pot of Glasgow, trading Tickets from the bar, or call 07557 680995 or ideas over beers and playing music with ferocity, Email: sinagrahm@gmail.com to reserve. Tickets verve and passion. This is a tale of musical available on the night. £10 (includes glass of origins… www.treacherousorchestra.com fizz) Doors 7.30pm. www.canalsidevenue.co.uk 22 NOVEMBER

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page 8: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian : glasgow + surrounding area Tonight - A West End Christmas: At Usher Hall, Edinburgh. A fabulous night with stars from London's West End performing the biggest musical theatre hits with festive sparkle! With the fabulous Ruthie Henshall Louise Dearman and Jon Lee. Tickets from www.tonightproductions.co.uk

to breath-taking effect. Each time they return to bring their stylish razzmatazz to the UK and remind us the meaning of goodtime, their audience just gets bigger and bigger. www.soundhouse.org.uk www.thewiyos.com

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BEVVY SISTERS: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout I’m telling www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html you why … those Bevvy Sisters are getting their Bad Boys backing band out to play, and there’s Red Note Ensemble presents ….. Noisy going to be trouble. Well that didn’t scan too 26 NOVEMBER Nights: At Anatomy Lecture Theatre, well, but you know what I mean. Bringing out Summerhall, Edinburgh, 8pm, FREE. Noisy DAVE ARCARI: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. the bigger band for the occasion, they love to Nights are the place to hear emerging new SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt. hook up with those wayward Bad Boys – Andy musical ideas and voices: they’re a place to blues sounds owe as much to trash country, Thorburn on keys, Willy Molleson on drums and meet music-lovers, curious minds, musicians, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta Tom Pickles on sax – it’s a big sound and it’s composers and artists in an informal space and blues. www.davearcari.com going to be a riot. What better way to see in hear some of the best examples of brand new your Christmas holidays? music while having a beer. They’re fun, free and www.soundhouse.org.uk 27 NOVEMBER your chance to listen to the musicians of Red Note. Scottish accordionist James Crabb joins The Retrophones… Funk Night. The 14 MAY the ensemble for an evening of virtuosity and Retrophones are back in town after playing the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival. "This tight and versatile musicianship. Our 10 Minute The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. KRIS slick collection took us back to the golden age of Composer’s Challenge, gives you the chance to DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and write your own piece to be played by the disco, and it was one of those sets that you EUAN BURTON plus support: At Pleasance ensemble after the interval.

If you’re a wished wouldn’t end." - InvernessGigs The Theatre, Edinburgh. Kris Drever celebrates his composer, visit http://www.rednoteensemble.

Caves, 8-12 Niddry Street, Edinburgh (the first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and com/events/category/calls-for-scores/ to find out songwriter with a brand new studio album If Cowgate). Doors 7pm + support. Tickets £5 the instrumental line-up and how to submit your Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Records each at door or online: scores. www.rednoteensemble.com http://theretrophones.com/gigs/ on March 28th 2016, and a supporting tour. http://unusualvenuesedinburgh.com/venues/the-caves www.fallenangelsclub.com 2 DECEMBER http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ HEBRIDES ENSEMBLE presents James MacMillan's Since it was the day of STREREOGRAM REVIEW JAMES KING & THE preparation: At St Mary's Metropolitan LONEWOLVES, The Band of Holy Joy, The Cathedral, York Place, Edinburgh. 7.45pm. This Cathode Ray, Roy Moller, Lola In Slacks, November, Hebrides Ensemble brings this Milton Star, St.Christopher Medal. The Send us all your gig dates for remarkable work to two magnificent venues, Voodoo Rooms,19a West Register Street, Glasgow and West Coast area whose vaulted acoustics create the perfect Edinburgh. reflective backdrop for MacMillan’s rich and Email them to Carol intricate score. At times plaintive and lyrical, at 7 DECEMBER carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com others reaching into the far corners of tonality, this is a masterpiece of musical storytelling, Soundhouse at The Traverse presents …..

10 OCTOBER finding a very human story in something divine. THE JOHN LANGAN BAND: At The Traverse £18.00 (£15.00 conc. £10.00 student/ Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. It’s an up-on-yourAmericana Saturday @ The Glad Café with unemployed/under 18), 08444 771000 feet night when The John Langan Band hit The www.ticketweb.co.uk Traverse Bar for the first time. A dynamic three ….. DANNY SCHMIDT and BETTY SOO: 3.30pm. At The Glad Café, 1006A Pollokshaws www.facebook.com/hebrides.ensemble piece offering a unique sound emerging from Rd, Glasgow, G41 2HG. 0141 636 6119. Tickets Celtic, Gypsy Swing, Roma and Flamenco, they 0141 204 5151 (Tickets Scotland). Tickets £12, 28 NOVEMBER deliver high energy, unhinged, and musically doors 3.30pm, 4pm start. Excellent singer/ extravagant grooves. songwriter and no stranger to the Glasgow LAU: At The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Brilliant www.soundhouse.org.uk Americana, Danny Schmidt makes a welcome musicians, thrilling performers, free-thinking return with support from Betty Soo from Texas. visionaries and all-round good chaps as well…

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THE ROAMIN’ JASMINE: At The Traverse Bar, to 11 with seven gigs at three venues over the five days. With its place secure on the live 29 NOVEMBER Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. Forged out of the lively street music scene in the French Quarter of New Scottish music scene map, Glasgow Americana has a reputation for providing intimate and DEAN OWENS with the Whisky Hearts Orleans, the members of the Roamin’ Jasmine memorable Festival experiences that have grown Band – Into The Sea tour: At Spiegeltent, found one another busking under the swampy Edinburgh. Velvet-voiced Dean Owens is one of Louisiana sun, along the banks of the Mississippi, year on year. www.glasgowamericana.com Scotland’s most acclaimed and established or after hours in storefronts on Royal, LEDD ZEPP: At Oran Mor, Glasgow. Back By singer songwriters, with fans including Bob Frenchmen and Decatur Streets.

Popular Demand, Ledd Zepp brings you a brand Harris, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. Dean’s www.soundhouse.org.uk new show. Recreating the hits from the music has been described as Celtic Americana Celebration Day Concert (the Best Of). Hear all with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from 18 DECEMBER these great Led Zeppelin hits that include: Good his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Times Bad Times, Ramble On, Black Dog, In My Leith (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS Time Of Dying, plus iconic tunes like Stairway to as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in SONGBOOK: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Phil Heaven, Kashmir – Too many to mention! Come his songs shines through as he sings about will be joined by regular collaborators Eddi and have a great night and hear the best tunes people and places, love and regrets, drawing Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris played by this stunning and authentic show favourable comparisons with the likes of Drever, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish Songbook Brass Ensemble to lead you through a touring theatres today! www.facebook.com/pages/Ledd-Zepp/730639227005478 sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful great fun night of festive music. voice. www.deanowens.com www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook Americana Saturday @ The Glad Café with ….. LEWIS AND LEIGH and CURTIS 30 NOVEMBER 19 DECEMBER MCMURTRY: 8.30pm. At The Glad Café, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow, G41 2HG. 0141 636 Soundhouse at The Traverse presents …..

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entry £5. 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. www.13thnote.co.uk/listings 15 OCTOBER KATHRYN ROBERTS and SEAN LAKEMAN ‘Tomorrow Will Follow Today’ - Scottish Tour: At St Andrews In The Square, Glasgow.

Multi award winning husband and wife duo Sean Lakeman and Kathryn Roberts bring their own acclaimed brand of folk songs to Scotland. Their live shows are designed to be an eclectic and intimate experience, where the couple invite the audience into their lives with ease. Their reputation has been solidified of late with the duo being voted as ‘Best Duo’ in the Spiral Earth Awards 2015 and the BBC Folk Awards in 2013. www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com

KESTON COBBLERS CLUB: At Broadcast, THE PERFORMANCE ENHANCING SUPPOSITORIES plus 2 more. Doors at 7:30. Glasgow. “Rambunctious folk and joyous elemental pop” The Guardian. “We love being £3 entry. 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, busy,” says lead singer Matt. “Touring is what Glasgow. www.13thnote.co.uk/listings it’s all about and ultimately is what brings us together as a band. We can’t wait to get out 11 OCTOBER there and play.” www.facebook.com/kestoncobblersclub SAM LEWIS & KRISTA DETOR @ Glasgow Americana: At CCA Glasgow, Tickets £12, Doors 3.30pm, 4pm start. Glasgow Americana – 16 OCTOBER just one year shy of its 10th anniversary – runs DAVE ARCARI with ATTICA RAGE: At this year from October 7 to 11 with seven gigs Cathouse, Glasgow. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter at three venues over the five days. With its Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to place secure on the live Scottish music scene trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do map, Glasgow Americana has a reputation for pre-war Delta blues. www.davearcari.com providing intimate and memorable Festival experiences that have grown year on year.

WILLY PORTER: At The Wee Gig, Abington www.glasgowamericana.com Village Hall. South Lanarkshire. 7.30pm. Willy Porter releases his new album HUMAN HAZY RECOLLECTIONS @ Glasgow KINDNESS featuring the talents of artists such Americana: At The CCA Glasgow, Tickets £10 as Martin Barre, Natalia Zuckerman, Carmen from the CCA box office 0141 352 4900, Doors Nickerson, and Peter Mulvey and sets Porter’s 8pm, 8.30pm start. Glasgow Americana – just one year shy of its 10th anniversary – runs this blistering guitar work against a big studio sound on a stunning book of songs that explore themes year from October 7 to 11 with seven gigs at about connection, compassion, and the human three venues over the five days. With its place journey. Tickets £10 adv. @ secure on the live Scottish music scene map, www.wegottickets.com/event/331326 Glasgow Americana has a reputation for www.theweegig.co.uk providing intimate and memorable Festival www.facebook.com/willyportermusic experiences that have grown year on year. www.glasgowamericana.com JANE WEAVER / Shona Brown; King Tut's LITTLE MAY; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow.

Time 8.30pm. Tickets £10.00 Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ £8.00. www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ GHOST IRIS plus more. 13th Note, 50-60 King THE RICH plus more; 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. £5 entry Street, Glasgow. Time 8pm. www.13thnote.co.uk/listings www.13thnote.co.uk/listings 13 OCTOBER TOKYO ROSENTHAL. Woodend Bowling Club, Chamberlain Road, Jordanhill Glasgow. Doors 8pm.

RAGLANS / Homeward James / The Ranzas; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £6.50. www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ 14 OCTOBER F*CK YES - Bwani / Ded Rabbit / Lewis Capaldi; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £5.00 / £4 student www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ ARLENE PACULAN (Canada) / ANT TOMAZ AND DOPESICKFLY / MISS DEMEANOUR; An ecclectic evening of music from contemporary jazz, pop-y rock, and melodic funk, featuring the soulful music of Filipino-Canadian singersongwriter Arlene Paculan and the fusion music of Ant Tomaz and Dopesickfly. Doors at 7:30,

John Martyn to more contemporary acts such as Rufus Wainwright and Laura Marling. www.facebook.com/michaelcassidymusic DEVILISH PRESLEY; 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. Time 8pm. www.13thnote.co.uk/listings THE ICICLE WORKS; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm.

Tickets £17.00 www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ 18 OCTOBER BELLA HARDY: At The Hug and Pint, Glasgow.

Show 7.30pm Tickets £10 Tel. 0141 331 1901.

Touring with her new With The Dawn Band, Bella is joined by regular stage companion Anna Massie (Blazin' Fiddles), the album's producer Ben Seal (Urban Farm Hand), Tim Lane (The Hidden Orchestra) and Tom Gibbs, in a powerful and evocative collaboration of voice and fiddle, banjo and guitar, piano and keys, electronics and drums. These are songs written on the road, full of that sense of displacement, longing and contemplation that all itinerant musicians know.

Tickets at www.musicglue.com/bellahardy www.bellahardy.com www.thehugandpint.com CATTLE & CANE / Little Waves / Courier's Club; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £7.00 www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ OK VANCOUVER OK (Canada) / TIM THE MUTE (Canada) + support. New Year Records present: OK Vancouver OK describe themselves (quite rightly) as “3 piece do-it-together lo-fi nowave experimental pop. punk”. / Tim The Mute is the man behind Vancouver’s DIY record label Kingfisher Bluez. He’s playing solo in the UK but it’s also a joint tour with label friends OK Vancouver OK! Expect sad folk songs from Tim – but the subject matter might be Doctor Who cosplay, or mushy peas… 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. Time 8pm. www.13thnote.co.uk/listings 19 OCTOBER GENGAHR; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £8.00. www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ 20 OCTOBER

BEN ROGERS: At The Old Library, Kilbarchan.

Ben Rogers is a classic storyteller with a voice THE BELLFURIES: At O2 ABC 2 Glasgow, 7pm. like smoke-damaged velvet soaked in Tennessee The Bellfuries, out of Austin, Texas are more whiskey and the wild charisma of a young than just a root-rock Americana band, they are Johnny Cash. "The man’s dark charisma is a musical revolution. Their debut, “Just Plain something you need to experience live to fully Lonesome”, is now considered a modern classic appreciate," by hardcore rockabilly audiences around the www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html world. http://thebellfuries.com/ www.benrogersmusic.com 17 OCTOBER EDDI READER: At Municipal Hall, Biggar. Eddi grew up in Glasgow and Irvine and it was in those towns that she learned to use music as a vehicle for communicating with others through busking and performing at the local folk clubs.

However, it was her subsequent albums which signalled her increasing ability to assimilate different musical styles and make them all very much her own. www.eddireader.co.uk MICHAEL CASSIDY: At Municipal Hall, Biggar.

Michael Cassidy is a singer songwriter from Paisley who's music is best described as contemporary folk/pop. Michael sites a great variety of influences ranging from Folk heavyweights such as Richard Thompson and

DECLAN WELSH: At Tron Vic Bar, Glasgow.

Declan Welsh is a 22 year old Scottish Singer/ Songwriter and Spoken Word artist. Catchy tunes, thought provoking and humorous lyrics are abundant throughout his tunes, Welsh has been compared to giants such as Alex Turner, Jake Bugg and Billy Bragg in reviews, that he is more than happy to accept but Welsh is unique www.facebook.com/trontheatre www.facebook.com/DeclanWelshMusic SUNDARA KARMA; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm.

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Road visits Moray, Stirling and Glasgow from 23-25 October. Managed by the Scottish Music Centre, the project provides young musicians living in Scotland aged 14-19 22 OCTOBER years old, the opportunity to learn about the live industry, [via workshops/training] before MICHAEL CASSIDY: At The Exchange, embarking on a professionally managed tour Greenock. Michael Cassidy is a singer across Scotland. Shanine Gallagher is a songwriter from Paisley who's music is best young musician from Ardnamurchan in the described as contemporary folk/pop. Michael North West Highlands; Cameron Roxburgh sites a great variety of influences ranging performs as a duo alongside school friend from Folk heavyweights such as Richard Callum Cronin [on double bass]. Both come Thompson and John Martyn to more from Callander near Stirling; Michiel Turner contemporary acts such as Rufus Wainwright is a 19-year-old singer songwriter from and Laura Marling.

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Avenue, Airdrie. Free. Barbara Nesbitt, a www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ Georgia, USA native, has found her home in music. Her life is reflected in the songs she 23 OCTOBER writes which are about the ways, large and small, we abandon and seek that elusive EWAN MCLENNAN: At The Glad Café, safety of home.

Glasgow. Ewan McLennan has, in a short www.barbaranesbitt.com space of time, come to be known as a guitarist at the very forefront of his SIMONE FELICE / Emma Jane; King Tut's generation; a troubadour, balladeer and Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £13.50 can move audiences with his passion and www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ pathos; and a songwriter for whom social justice is still a burning issue.

25 OCTOBER www.thegladcafe.co.uk www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk FUFANU / HERO FISHER; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow.

ANTON & THE COLTS: At Yesterday’s, Time 8.30pm. Tickets £7 Airdrie. The Anton & The Colts sound draws www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ on numerous influences: the pristine vocal harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous 26 OCTOBER bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet THE COMPUTERS; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, smokey growl completing the mix. "An ideal 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie 8.30pm. Tickets £8.00 Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... 27 OCTOBER Bluesbunny www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts FISH & BIRD: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. Fish & Bird made a truly CHANTEL MCGREGOR: At Nice N Sleazy, triumphant debut earlier this year, their Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Advance tickets Celtic Connections show being one of the £13.00+bf on 01472 349 222. 7.30pm. The event’s sold-out successes and their great news for rock fans, live music lovers subsequent tour attracting capacity crowds to and aspiring musicians in and around several other venues.It was such a success Glasgow, is that Chantel McGregor will be that every single promoter and venue made playing with her band on the seventeenth contact to say “more please” and invited date of her 29 day Lose Control Tour! them to return.

Chantel returns with a vengeance with ten www.facebook.com/Fishandbird www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html new songs that not only salutes contemporary rock, but shows her gradual THE PHILIP CLOUTS QUARTET: At transition from conventional Blues to a Woodend Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club, harder, bigger and bolder rock sound with Glasgow. South-Africa-born pianist Philip progressive influences.

Clouts plays four dates in Scotland to mark www.chantelmcgregor.com the release of a new album, Umoya. It’s an album that confirms Clouts’ ongoing love BIG COUNTRY; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, affair with South African music but also with 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time rhythms and melodies from around the 8.30pm. Tickets £22.50 world. Influences including Sufi music, www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ Nigerian dance rhythms and folk music from Romania and Southern Italy, as well as MAXWELLS DEAD / ACID DROP / CAPTAIN HOT KNIVES + more; Maxwells gospel music all figure, in his latest compositions.

Dead: Punk rock ska from Dundee. FFO: www.facebook.com/philipcloutsquartet Rancid, NOFX, Flatliners. / Acid Drop: Punk rock / skatecore from Leeds. FFO: NOFX, LOWER DENS; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Street Dogs, Bad Religion. / Captain Hot Knives: Solo acoustic act from Bradford+ 2. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £11.00 www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ 8pm. www.13thnote.co.uk/listings 24 OCTOBER Hit The Road Tour with SHANINE GALLAGHER / MICHIEL TURNER / CAMERON ROXBURGH: At The Griffin Bar. £4. Youth music touring initiative Hit The

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SKERRYVORE with special guest SHARON SHANNON: At Lanark Memorial Hall, St Leonard St, Lanark, ML11 7AB. Doors 19:30. Tickets £18.00 from 01555 667999. When Skerryvore first formed in 2005, little did they know they’d be in a position to celebrate a decade together in 2015! Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin Gillespie (bagpipes, whistles & accordion), Fraser West (drums & vocals) and Alec Dalglish (lead vocals & guitar) brought a mix of musical styles and sounds NOVA TWINS; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a together for the band's 2005 debut album, 'West St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8pm. Tickets Coast Life.’ The more the fledgling band £7.50 www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ experimented with fusing together their mix of musical styles, the more the band and their 29 OCTOBER signature sound evolved, expanding to their current 7 piece lineup, including Craig Espie PALACE / Lylo / Claramassa; King Tut's Wah (fiddles), Alan Scobie (keyboards) and Jodie Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time Bremaneson (bass.)

8.30pm. Tickets £7.00 www.skerryvore.com www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk 30 OCTOBER SCOTT MACDONALD and special guest DAVY COWAN: At The State Bar, Holland Street, Glasgow. The launch of Scott’s new album ‘Angels Around Us’. Scott is a one-man band who plays acoustic guitar, harmonica, tambourine, stomp box and the odd mouth trumpet! He recorded an album titled “Soul City’ with Martin Stephenson of The Daintees and has just completed and released this album ‘Angels Around Us’ recorded by Frankie Gibbon of ‘Lindisfarne’ and Alan Hull fame. www.scott-macdonald.co.uk

ANTON & THE COLTS: At The Glad Cafe, Glasgow. The Anton & The Colts sound draws on numerous influences: the pristine vocal harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey growl completing the mix. "An ideal accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts 7 NOVEMBER

THE HENRY GIRLS: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. Hailing from County Donegal, these three sisters blend classic Traditional Irish trad with a hint of Americana and a nod to bluegrass.

Renowned for their fine close-harmony vocals, they are multi-instrumentalists (harp, fiddle, accordion, guitar, piano and ukulele all make an appearance).

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MAIREARAD & ANNA: At Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock, £15/12 - 7.30pm, doors 7pm. Two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie launch their third album, ‘Best Day’, on a 14-date UK Tour.

Their pairing combines Mairearad’s deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her masterful piping, with Anna’s unparalleled versatility on ANTON & THE COLTS: At Butterfly & Pig, guitar, fiddle and banjo.

Glasgow. The Anton & The Colts sound draws on www.mairearadandanna.com numerous influences: the pristine vocal www.beaconartscentre.co.uk harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of 4 NOVEMBER classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey 'All Star 60's Show': At Pavilion Theatre, growl completing the mix. "An ideal Glasgow. Bringing you all their hits and more in accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in one show are BRIAN POOLE and THE Original TREMELOES / THE TROGGS / BADFINGER the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny featuring BOB JACKSON / THE IVY LEAGUE / www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts GERRY MARSDEN / THE PACEMAKERS will round off this fabulous array of talent with songs by The Stripped Sessions presents ….. LOU gerry and the pacemakers.

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DAVID RODDIE (album launch): At Trades Hall, Glasgow. A contemporary folk artist from Glasgow whose debut album ‘Boy No More’ will be released on the 9th November. Boy No More is an autobiographical album based around being raised in the east end of Glasgow. Every song is an interesting story as David has had an unconventional life. http://facebook.com/davidroddieonline www.davidroddiemusic.com 10 NOVEMBER VÄSEN with FRONT COUNTRY: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. Sweden’s leading roots music ambassadors Väsen, have enthralled audiences around the world, from Japan to USA to become festival favourites due to the sheer awe-inspiring class of the performance. Front Country are undoubtedly one of the top bands on the US roots music circuit and described recently by Bob Harris as being “currently the biggest band on the bluegrass scene in America,” we are thrilled to be bringing US supergroup Front Country to the UK for the first time. www.facebook.com/FrontCountryBluegrass www.vasen.se

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12 NOVEMBER DEAN OWENS with the Whisky Hearts Band – Into The Sea tour: At Glad Café, Glasgow. Velvet-voiced Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed and established singer songwriters, with fans including Bob Harris, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice. www.deanowens.com 13 NOVEMBER ANTON & THE COLTS: At McChuills, Glasgow.

The Anton & The Colts sound draws on numerous influences: the pristine vocal harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey growl completing the mix. "An ideal accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts VIC GODARD AND THE SUBWAY SECT plus the S/Objects. The Admiral Bar, 72 Waterloo St, Glasgow.

17 NOVEMBER DECLAN WELSH: At Tron Vic Bar, Glasgow.

Declan Welsh is a 22 year old Scottish Singer/ Songwriter and Spoken Word artist. Catchy tunes, thought provoking and humorous lyrics are abundant throughout his tunes, Welsh has been compared to giants such as Alex Turner, Jake Bugg and Billy Bragg in reviews, that he is more than happy to accept but Welsh is unique www.facebook.com/trontheatre www.facebook.com/DeclanWelshMusic 18 NOVEMBER WALTER TROUT with ‘Blues Brother’ STEPHEN DALE PETIT: At ABC, Glasgow. Blues Icon Walter Trout welcomes his ‘new best friend’, new blues supremo Stephen Dale Petit onto the UK leg of his mammoth “I’m Back” World Tour – serving up a guitar feast for blues aficionados throughout the country. Petit will again be joined onstage by Pretty Things drummer Jack Greenwood but will also be introducing fast rising and much-tipped bass player Sophie Lord. www.o2abcglasgow.co.uk www.stephendalepetit.com 19 NOVEMBER

on tour promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ here’, it’s a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his own songs plus some interesting interpretations. www.rabnoakes.com www.seetickets.com 20 NOVEMBER RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Strathblane Village Hall – email: villageclub1911@gmail. com . Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond.

Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences.

He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s on tour promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ here’, it’s a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his own songs plus some interesting interpretations. www.rabnoakes.com 21 NOVEMBER StG Presents ….. IAN PROWSE & AMSTERDAM with special guests: At Audio, Glasgow. 7.30pm £10. Merseyside hero Ian Prowse has formed two successful bands Pele and Amsterdam. Possibly best known for his single 'Does this train stop on Merseyside', the song regularly elicited an emotional response from John Peel. Janice Long is a huge fan of the band having had them in no less than 4 times for live sessions. Tickets at www.stgpromotions.bigcartel.com www.amsterdam-music.com

Kilbarchan. Now back to their acoustic roots and format - and what a show they put on as they keep their army of faithful fans happy, savouring the pure essence that got them fully hooked in the first place. www.thewiyos.com www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours. html 3 DECEMBER STREREOGRAM REVIEW JAMES KING & THE LONEWOLVES, The Band of Holy Joy, The Cathode Ray, Roy Moller, Lola In Slacks, Milton Star, St.Christopher Medal. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow.

4 DECEMBER ANTON & THE COLTS: At Bar Gumbo, Glasgow.

The Anton & The Colts sound draws on numerous influences: the pristine vocal harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey growl completing the mix. "An ideal accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts 11 DECEMBER StG Presents ….. SPLINTERED HALO XMAS SHOW with special guests SOUL REMOVER, MUKA: At Audio, Glasgow. 7.30pm £6. Tickets at www.stgpromotions.bigcartel.com

THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR. Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on 26 NOVEMBER tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of ANTON & THE COLTS: At The Treasury, songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Airdrie. The Anton & The Colts sound draws on Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform numerous influences: the pristine vocal classic hits and live favourites including Harvest harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans… growl completing the mix. "An ideal Adelaide’s, Classic Grand 18 Jamaica Street accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Glasgow. Tickets £27.50. Time 7pm.

Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in www.classicgrand.com the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts 12 DECEMBER HEBRIDES ENSEMBLE presents James MacMillan's Since it was the day of preparation: At St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dunlop Street, Glasgow. 7.45pm. This November, Hebrides Ensemble brings this remarkable work to two magnificent venues, whose vaulted acoustics create the perfect reflective backdrop for MacMillan’s rich and intricate score. At times plaintive and lyrical, at others reaching into the far corners of tonality, this is a masterpiece of musical storytelling, finding a very human story in something divine. £18.00 (£15.00 conc. £10.00 student/unemployed/under 18), 08444 771000. www.ticketweb.co.uk www.facebook.com/hebrides.ensemble

TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At Drygate Brewery, Glasgow. The Treacherous Orchestra story is one of many strands, a tale told spanning the length and breadth of Scotland. An un-definable collective force fusing people, concepts, styles and influences, shaping a musical supergroup that defies description.

From the North to the South, East to the West they came, converging in the musical meltingpot of Glasgow, trading ideas over beers and playing music with ferocity, verve and passion.

This is a tale of musical origins… www.treacherousorchestra.com

DECLAN WELSH: At The Clutha, Glasgow.

Declan Welsh is a 22 year old Scottish Singer/ Songwriter and Spoken Word artist. Catchy 28 NOVEMBER tunes, thought provoking and humorous lyrics PHIL CUNNINGHAM & ALY BAIN & RSNO: At are abundant throughout his tunes, Welsh has Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow. Eddi been compared to giants such as Alex Turner, Reader is appearing as a guest with Phil Jake Bugg and Billy Bragg in reviews, that he is Cunningham & Aly Bain and the RSNO. She will more than happy to accept but Welsh is unique be performing 4 songs. www.facebook.com/Cluthabar www.philandaly.com www.facebook.com/DeclanWelshMusic

RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Glasgow Cottier’s. Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting.

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 18: glasgow + surrounding area : fife + central + perth + tayside Stereo, Glasgow. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ 19 DECEMBER THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR. Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans. www.ticketscotland.com 22 DECEMBER PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK: At Glasgow City Hall, Glasgow. Phil will be joined by regular collaborators Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the Songbook Brass Ensemble to lead you through a great fun night of festive music. www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook 24 JANUARY KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus BELA FLECK + ABIGAIL WASHBURN: At Fruitmarket, Glasgow for Celtic Connections, 7pm. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a brand new studio album If Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Records on March 28th 2016, and a supporting tour. www.celticconnections.com http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ 12 APRIL KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus SIOBHAN WILSON: At Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a brand new studio album If Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Records on March 28th 2016, and a supporting tour. www.renfrewshireleisure.com http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ 13 MAY The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus support: At St Andrews in the Square. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a brand new studio album If Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Records on March 28th 2016, and a supporting tour. www.fallenangelsclub.com http://krisdrever.com/gigs/

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BERNIE LEE & JESSE CHONG: At The Allanwater Brewhouse, Bridge of Allan. Free.

BOB MALONE: At The Green Hotel, Kinross. Los Barbara Nesbitt, a Georgia, USA native, has Angeles based Bob Malone is a one-of-a-kind found her home in music. Her life is reflected in hybrid of blues, rock and New Orleans R&B, the songs she writes which are about the ways, delivered with high-energy piano virtuosity and large and small, we abandon and seek that unique soulful vocals. www.mundellmusic.com elusive safety of home. www.BobMalone.com www.barbaranesbitt.com 16 OCTOBER

THULA BORAH: At The Green Room, Perth.

Touring their new Album ‘Hope for DECLAN WELSH: At The Inn at Kippen, Kippen, Disappointment’.

Stirlingshire. Declan Welsh is a 22 year old www.facebook.com/ThulaBorahMusic Scottish Singer/Songwriter and Spoken Word artist. Catchy tunes, thought provoking and 24 OCTOBER humorous lyrics are abundant throughout his tunes, Welsh has been compared to giants such Hit The Road Tour with SHANINE as Alex Turner, Jake Bugg and Billy Bragg in GALLAGHER / MICHIEL TURNER / reviews, that he is more than happy to accept CAMERON ROXBURGH: At The Tolbooth, but Welsh is unique Stirling. £3. Youth music touring initiative Hit www.facebook.com/TheInnatKippen The Road visits Moray, Stirling and Glasgow from www.facebook.com/DeclanWelshMusic 23-25 October. Managed by the Scottish Music Centre, the project provides young musicians Horsecross Arts presents ….. Made in living in Scotland aged 14-19 years old, the Perthshire: At Perth Concert Hall. 7.30pm, opportunity to learn about the live industry, [via £12.50; concessions £10.50 (+£1.50 booking workshops/training] before embarking on a fee per ticket). This unique show is directed by professionally managed tour across Scotland. two of Scotland's finest composers and players, Shanine Gallagher is a young musician from Perthshire's own Ross Ainslie and Patsy Reid. We Ardnamurchan in the North West Highlands; celebrate the tenth anniversary of Perth Concert Cameron Roxburgh performs as a duo Hall with a specially commissioned show alongside school friend Callum Cronin [on double musically directed by two of Scotland's finest bass]. Both come from Callander near Stirling; young composers and players, Perthshire's own Michiel Turner is a 19-year-old singer Ross Ainslie and Patsy Reid. They'll be joined by songwriter from Forres in Moray. ALL Hit The two more local artists making waves well beyond Road gigs are accessible to 14 yrs old + their native county, songwriters Fraser Anderson audience www.hittheroad.org.uk and Lisa Rigby. A top-class backing band featuring the cream of the current Scottish folk NEON WALTZ: At The Green Room, Perth. scene will complete the line-up for what Hailing from the deepest, darkest most northerly promises to be a unique and unforgettable night point of the UK, Neon Waltz recently released a of songs and tunes old and new. collection of six demos and live recordings from www.rossainslie.com the last year, including Sombre Fayre and Bare www.patsyreid.com Wood Aisles, as the First Light EP via Atlantic www.horsecross.co.uk/whats-on/made-perthshire Records. This summer saw them taking in a slew of festivals including Latitude Festival and SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE UK Tour ‘In Reading & Leeds. www.neonwaltz.com Schubert’s Company’: At Caird Hall, Dundee.

Scottish Ensemble’s first UK tour of the 2015-16 Rock For Strathcarron: The annual concert to season is a celebration of Schubert’s influence benefit Strathcarron Hospice returns for 2015 across the centuries. SE is joined by the with two top bands who define the very term acclaimed Ukranian-British violist Maxim "Classic" Rock ! Led Astray are one of the UK's Rysanov, a Grammy-nominated performer most established and popular tributes to Led consistently praised for his expressive, rich tone. Zeppelin and have been thrilling audiences up www.scottishensemble.co.uk and down the Country for the best part of a decade. Straight Shooter are a brilliant tribute 21 OCTOBER to the music of Free and Bad Company and, since forming a few short years ago, have EWAN MCLENNAN: At Dunfermline Folk Club, quickly established themselves as firm favourites Fife. Ewan McLennan has, in a short space of on the live circuit. Together, these 2 bands will time, come to be known as a guitarist at the give you a night of Classic 70's Rock to very forefront of his generation; a troubadour, remember and all in support of a great cause! balladeer and storyteller cut in the old style; a Albert Halls, Albert Rd, Stirling, £13.50. All singer that can move audiences with his passion profits to Strathcarron Hospice. Doors open 7pm. and pathos; and a songwriter for whom social 14yrs+ justice is still a burning issue. http://alberthalls.stirling.gov.uk/alberthalls/ www.facebook.com/Rock-For-Strathcarron-225212244332828 www.dunfermlinefolkclub.co.uk www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk HOLYROOD ROCKS is Scotland’s newest music competition, held in conjunction with the 22 OCTOBER Scottish Parliament, which is taking place throughout October. Events will be held across THULA BORAH: At PJ Molloy’s, Dunfermline.

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Park, Dunfermline. 8pm – 10.30pm Yossarian released their first album ‘The Little www.holyroodrocks.com We Know’ in 2012, since then have played a number of major festivals in and outside the UK and are now gearing up for their first Australian 25 OCTOBER Tour this Summer.

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BARBARA NESBITT with BERNIE LEE & JESSE CHONG: At Craigrossie Hotel, Auchterarder. Free. Barbara Nesbitt, a Georgia, USA native, has found her home in music. Her 28 OCTOBER life is reflected in the songs she writes which are THE PHILIP CLOUTS QUARTET: At Carnegie about the ways, large and small, we abandon Hall, Dunfermline. South-Africa-born pianist and seek that elusive safety of home.

Philip Clouts plays four dates in Scotland to mark www.barbaranesbitt.com the release of a new album, Umoya. It’s an album that confirms Clouts’ ongoing love affair 2 NOVEMBER with South African music but also with rhythms and melodies from around the world. Influences 'All Star 60's Show': At Perth Concert Hall.

Bringing you all their hits and more in one show including Sufi music, Nigerian dance rhythms are BRIAN POOLE and THE Original and folk music from Romania and Southern TREMELOES / THE TROGGS / BADFINGER Italy, as well as gospel music all figure, in his featuring BOB JACKSON / THE IVY LEAGUE / latest compositions.

GERRY MARSDEN / THE PACEMAKERS will round www.facebook.com/philipcloutsquartet off this fabulous array of talent with songs by gerry and the pacemakers.

BARBARA NESBITT: At Backstage at The Green Hotel, Kinross. £10. Barbara Nesbitt, a 6 NOVEMBER Georgia, USA native, has found her home in music. Her life is reflected in the songs she LAU: At Aberfeldy Town Hall, Aberfeldy. Brilliant writes which are about the ways, large and musicians, thrilling performers, free-thinking small, we abandon and seek that elusive safety visionaries and all-round good chaps as well… of home. www.barbaranesbitt.com small wonder Lau are regarded as the epicentre of the new folk boom .

29 OCTOBER www.lau-music.co.uk THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR; Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Backstage at ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on The Green, Kinross. Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and and beyond. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting.

Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans…The applied to his own compositions his celebrated Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee. Time 7.30pm. interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s Tickets £20 + Transaction/Fee. Door £20, £9 on tour promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ children www.dundeerep.co.uk here’, it’s a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his own songs plus some interesting 30 OCTOBER interpretations. www.rabnoakes.com http://mundellmusic.com SKERRYVORE with special guest SHARON SHANNON: At Rothes Halls, Kingdom Shopping THULA BORAH: At The Windsor, Kirkcaldy.

Centre, Glenrothes, KY7 5NX. Doors 19:30.

Touring their new Album ‘Hope for Tickets £18.00 from Rothes Halls, 01592 611101. When Skerryvore first formed in 2005, Disappointment’. www.facebook.com/ThulaBorahMusic little did they know they’d be in a position to celebrate a decade together in 2015! Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin 7 NOVEMBER Gillespie (bagpipes, whistles & accordion), Fraser DOUGIE MACLEAN & FRIENDS - BENNY West (drums & vocals) and Alec Dalglish (lead vocals & guitar) brought a mix of musical styles GALLAGHER - KARINE POLWART, THE MAE TRIO, DALLAHAN, ELLIOTT MORRIS: At and sounds together for the band's 2005 debut album, 'West Coast Life.’ The more the fledgling Perth Concert Hall, 8.00pm. Legendary Scottish Singer-Songwriter Benny Gallagher makes a band experimented with fusing together their welcome return visit to the Perthshire Amber mix of musical styles, the more the band and Festival in an evening of songs and stories about their signature sound evolved, expanding to their current 7 piece lineup, including Craig Espie his days as a Staff Writer with The Beatles Publishing Co. Apple. Tickets: £24.00 @ (fiddles), Alan Scobie (keyboards) and Jodie http://tinyurl.com/ooajyez Bremaneson (bass.) www.skerryvore.com www.perthshireamber.com www.onfife.com FISH & BIRD with THE JELLYMAN’S DAUGHTER: At Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline. Fish & Bird made a truly triumphant debut earlier this year, their Celtic Connections show being one of the event’s sold-out successes and their subsequent tour attracting capacity crowds to several other venues.It was such a success that every single promoter and venue made contact to say “more please” and invited them to return. www.facebook.com/Fishandbird www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html

12 NOVEMBER FRONT COUNTRY: At Birnam Arts Centre.

Undoubtedly one of the top bands on the US roots music circuit and described recently by Bob Harris as being “currently the biggest band on the bluegrass scene in America,” we are thrilled to be bringing US supergroup Front Country to the UK for the first time. www.facebook.com/FrontCountryBluegrass www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html

13 NOVEMBER SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At Gardyne Theatre, Dundee. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Stirling Tolbooth. Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting.

Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s on tour promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ here’, it’s a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his own songs plus some interesting interpretations. www.rabnoakes.com http://tolbooth.stirling.gov.uk/ 15 NOVEMBER FRONT COUNTRY: At Dundee Acoustic Music Club (afternoon). Undoubtedly one of the top bands on the US roots music circuit and described recently by Bob Harris as being “currently the biggest band on the bluegrass scene in America,” we are thrilled to be bringing US supergroup Front Country to the UK for the first time. www.facebook.com/FrontCountryBluegrass www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html

20 NOVEMBER IAN PROWSE and his band AMSTERDAM: At the Tulloch Institute Club, 2 Tulloch Terrace, Perth. PH1 2PF. Merseyside hero Ian Prowse has formed two successful bands Pele and Amsterdam. Possibly best known for his single 'Does this train stop on Merseyside', the song regularly elicited an emotional response from John Peel. Janice Long is a huge fan of the band having had them in no less than 4 times for live sessions. www.amsterdam-music.com

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FRONT COUNTRY: At Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline. Undoubtedly one of the top bands on the US roots music circuit and described recently by Bob Harris as being “currently the biggest band on the bluegrass scene in America,” we are thrilled to be bringing US supergroup Front Country to the UK for the first time. www.facebook.com/FrontCountryBluegrass

DAVE ARCARI: At Backstage @ The Green Hotel, Kinross. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues. www.davearcari.com

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BARBARA NESBITT: At Aikmann’s Bar, St Andrews. Free. Barbara Nesbitt, a Georgia, USA native, has found her home in music. Her life is reflected in the songs she writes which are about the ways, large and small, we abandon and seek that elusive safety of home. www.barbaranesbitt.com

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SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At Inchyra Arts Club, Perth. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/

VÄSEN: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy.

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Now back to their acoustic roots and format and what a show they put on as they keep their army of faithful fans happy, savouring the pure essence that got them fully hooked in the first place. www.thewiyos.com

THE SHIRES: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. One of the acts helping to make country music cooler than ever on this side of the Atlantic are The Shires, from Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 13 OCTOBER

KATHRYN ROBERTS and SEAN LAKEMAN ‘Tomorrow Will Follow Today’ - Scottish www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html Tour: At The Old Brewery, Cromarty, Nr Inverness. Multi award winning husband and 20 DECEMBER wife duo Sean Lakeman and Kathryn Roberts bring their own acclaimed brand of folk songs to PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS Scotland. Their live shows are designed to be an SONGBOOK: At Perth Concert Hall, Perth. Phil eclectic and intimate experience, where the will be joined by regular collaborators Eddi couple invite the audience into their lives with Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris ease. Their reputation has been solidified of late Drever, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the with the duo being voted as ‘Best Duo’ in the Songbook Brass Ensemble to lead you through a Spiral Earth Awards 2015 and the BBC Folk great fun night of festive music.

Awards in 2013. www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com 29 DECEMBER

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SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At The Tolbooth, Stirling. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/

KATHRYN ROBERTS and SEAN LAKEMAN ‘Tomorrow Will Follow Today’ - Scottish Tour: At Glassel Hall, Banchory. Multi award winning husband and wife duo Sean Lakeman and Kathryn Roberts bring their own acclaimed brand of folk songs to Scotland. Their live shows are designed to be an eclectic and intimate experience, where the couple invite the audience 30 DECEMBER into their lives with ease. Their reputation has been solidified of late with the duo being voted THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR. ‘Travelling as ‘Best Duo’ in the Spiral Earth Awards 2015 Medicine Acoustic Show’ Following the incredible and the BBC Folk Awards in 2013. success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, HAYSEED DIXIE: At The Lemon Tree Lounge taken from their multi-million selling and (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform at 8pm. With their roots in the Appalachian classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Mountains of East Tennessee USA and the Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country traditional music of their forefathers on banjo, Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The fiddle, mandolin, acoustic guitar and acoustic Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans…– PJ bass are Hayseed Dixie. Tickets from Molloys, 7 Canmore St, Dunfermline. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com http://pjmolloys.org/ 15 OCTOBER

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FROM THE JAM: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Featuring original bass player Bruce Foxton, From the Jam, have a reputation for the kind of incendiary ‘live’ performances that sealed the reputation of The Jam all those years ago.

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MICHAEL CASSIDY: At Drouthy Cobblers, Elgin. Michael Cassidy is a singer songwriter 10 OCTOBER from Paisley who's music is best described as contemporary folk/pop. Michael sites a great BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: At Music Hall, variety of influences ranging from Folk Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Former under the heavyweights such as Richard Thompson and name Jeff Killed John, Welsh heavy metal band John Martyn to more contemporary acts such as Bullet for my Valentine have been named by Kerrang! As best British band for three years in a Rufus Wainwright and Laura Marling. www.facebook.com/michaelcassidymusic row. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com STEVE HACKETT: At The Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. The Steve Hackett 2015 UK 12 OCTOBER tour is Acolyte to Wolfight, with a sprinkling of

Genesis. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com THE RUTS DC: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. The Ruts DC live show consists of songs representing their many phases, including classic versions of Ruts songs Babylons’ Burning, Staring at the Rude Boys and Jah War. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com BOB MALONE: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen.

Los Angeles based Bob Malone is a one-of-a-kind hybrid of blues, rock and New Orleans R&B, delivered with high-energy piano virtuosity and unique soulful vocals. www.jazzatthebluelamp.com www.BobMalone.com 17 OCTOBER Aberdeen Performing Arts, 57˚ North, the Scottish Music Industry Association and Comprende Records present the second Independent Label Market event, as some of Scotland’s best indepe4ndent record labels gather to sell their wares under one roof, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 11.30am. Free entry. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: At The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Under the baton of conductor Robin Ticciati, and featuring pianist Lars Vogt, Scottish Chamber Orchestra perform Brahms’ Symphony No2, Schumann’s Manfred Overture and Schoenberg’s Piano Concerto, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm, with a pre-concert talk at 6.45pm featuring Aberdeen University’s Roger Williamson in conversation with Cole Bendall. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 18 OCTOBER GO WEST and NIK KERSHAW with very special guest T’PAU: At The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Three critically-acclaimed stars of the 80s, Go West and Nik Kershaw with very special guest T’Pau come together for a major UK tour. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 22 OCTOBER BEN ROGERS: At House concert, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire. Ben Rogers is a classic storyteller with a voice like smoke-damaged velvet soaked in Tennessee whiskey and the wild charisma of a young Johnny Cash. "The man’s dark charisma is something you need to experience live to fully appreciate," www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html

www.benrogersmusic.com ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA: At The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Under the baton of principal guest conductor Thomas Sǿndergård, Royal Scottish National Orchestra presents Mussorgsky/Ravel’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Dejan Lazic’s Overture from Piano Concerto in Istrian style, and Chopin’s Piano Concerto No2. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 23: aberdeen + north east 23 OCTOBER Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. BEN ROGERS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Ben Rogers is a folk artist and classic storyteller with a voice like smoke damaged velvet soaked in Tennessee whiskey. Trusty old acoustic guitar in hand and boots stomping out a steady rhythm, Ben can hypnotize audiences with his timeless tales of murder, betrayal, war, justice, love and the human condition, just like a modern day folk troubadour should and does. He embodies the values and musicality of traditional folk, Americana and country, ala Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and George Jones, with a little Roger Miller and Tom Waits thrown in. www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html

www.benrogersmusic.com www.AlmostBluePromotions.com SCOTTISH OPERA: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 6pm. Scottish Opera presents Carmen Unwrapped, a free hour-long taster of one of the world’s favourite operas. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com LUCY BOYES and THOMAS BUTLER: At The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 8pm. As part of the sound festival of new music, Exploring a shared interest in memory, documentary, time and place, Lucy Boyes and Thomas Butler and soundCONVERSATION@8.30pm, is a new dance/ music work based on an assemblage of recollections and shared experiences of people from Aberdeen. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Noisy Nights: At The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 10pm. As part of the sound festival of new music and in association with New Music Scotland, Red Note Ensemble: Noisy Nights is the place to hear emerging new musical ideas and voices. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

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sound Festival: 13 Vices by BRIAN IRVINE and JENNIFER WALSHE - Collaboration with LUCY ROSE: At The Lemon Tree Lounge ENSEMBLE DOUBT: At Woodend Barn, (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors Banchory. 13 Vices explores the weird, at 8.30pm. English singer-songwriter Lucy Rose humorous, dark and exotic world of on tour in support of her new album Work it contemporary vices - the bad habits, the guilty Out. Tickets from pleasures, beloved deadly sins, the inane and www.aberdeenperformingarts.com profound proclivities we all share. Think Pierrot Lunaire meets ape-shit jazz - think re-imagined 29 OCTOBER scenes from your favourite trash TV programme or the gentle hypnotic dialogue of beauty THE PHILIP CLOUTS QUARTET: At Blue product ads as sung by Edith Piaf - think wild Lamp, Aberdeen. South-Africa-born pianist Philip sonic explosions of Ornette Coleman mashed up Clouts plays four dates in Scotland to mark the with the frustrated sentimental lyricism of John release of a new album, Umoya. It’s an album McCormick as heard from a dodgy, stuttering CD that confirms Clouts’ ongoing love affair with player. £12, £8 (students) and includes a bowl South African music but also with rhythms and of something hearty & delicious, in person at melodies from around the world. Influences Woodend Barn or @ including Sufi music, Nigerian dance rhythms www.boxofficeaberdeen.com and folk music from Romania and Southern www.rednoteensemble.com Italy, as well as gospel music all figure, in his latest compositions.

12 NOVEMBER www.facebook.com/philipcloutsquartet SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At EAST INDIA YOUTH, aka William Doyle: At Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. This six-man band is The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. English fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional electronic musician East India Youth, aka music and dance grooves that band members William Doyle, plus support. Tickets from describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig www.aberdeenperformingarts.com details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ 30 OCTOBER

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THULA BORAH: At Cellar 35, Aberdeen.

Touring their new Album ‘Hope for Disappointment’. www.facebook.com/ThulaBorahMusic

FRONT COUNTRY: At Glenbuchat Hall, Aberdeenshire. Undoubtedly one of the top bands on the US roots music circuit and described recently by Bob Harris as being “currently the biggest band on the bluegrass scene in America,” we are thrilled to be bringing US supergroup Front Country to the UK for the first time. www.facebook.com/FrontCountryBluegrass

THE SHEE: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. All-female, Scots-English sextet The Shee prove that variety is the spice of life whether it’s Scots, Gaelic, Bluegrass or Scandinavian music. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

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MAIREARAD & ANNA: At Woodend Barn, Banchory, 8pm, doors 7.30pm. Two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, 24 OCTOBER 31 OCTOBER Mairearad Green and Anna Massie launch their Almost Blue Promotions presents …..

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN: At The Music third album, ‘Best Day’, on a 14-date UK Tour.

JEREMY PINNELL & MAX FENDER: At The Hall, Aberdeen at 7pm. Taking their name from Their pairing combines Mairearad’s deft and Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Jeremy Pinnell grew up an Australian street busker who played beer lyrical accordion style, as well as her masterful in Northern Kentucky just south of the Ohio bottles strung to a wire, Welsh indie rock band, piping, with Anna’s unparalleled versatility on River, where the towns are equal parts Southern Catfish and The Bottlemen. Tickets from guitar, fiddle and banjo. hospitality, Northern attitude and Midwestern www.mairearadandanna.com www.aberdeenperformingarts.com charm. At 18 he left home and began writing www.woodendbarn.com and singing country music. The album 'OH/KY' 3 NOVEMBER tells the story of the next 18 years of Jeremy's 15 NOVEMBER life, and it's a damn good story. Max Fender is DEAN OWENS with the Whisky Hearts MAIREARAD & ANNA: At Glen Urquhart Public the frontman of the Ohio band Alone at 3AM. Band – Into The Sea tour: At Lemon Tree, Hall, Drumnadrochit (afternoon show), 4pm, Emerging from shambolic basement shows and Aberdeen. Velvet-voiced Dean Owens is one of doors 3.30pm. Two of Scotland’s most revered early roster shake-ups, over 16 years Max Scotland’s most acclaimed and established multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Fender and Joey Beck have coiled the Midwest singer songwriters, with fans including Bob Anna Massie launch their third album, ‘Best stalwarts into a tightly-wound muscular force, Harris, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. Dean’s Day’, on a 14-date UK Tour. Their pairing reveling in hard-earned rock and roll escapism music has been described as Celtic Americana while revealing substantial songwriting chops. with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from combines Mairearad’s deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her masterful piping, with www.jeremypinnell.com his Scottish roots, especially his home town of www.aloneat3am.com Leith (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) Anna’s unparalleled versatility on guitar, fiddle www.AlmostBluePromotions.com as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in and banjo. www.mairearadandanna.com his songs shines through as he sings about www.glenurquhart.info The World Famous Elvis Show: At The Music people and places, love and regrets, drawing Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Recreating two huge favourable comparisons with the likes of 27 NOVEMBER concerts from Elvis in the 20s, The World Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish Famous Elvis Show, with Chris Connor and his sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Arbroath, live nine-piece band The Steels with the Sweet voice. www.deanowens.com Hospitalfield – email: villageclub1911@gmail.

Harmonies. Tickets from com . Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 'All Star 60's Show': At Music Hall Aberdeen.

Bringing you all their hits and more in one show in the world of music in Scotland and beyond.

Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. are BRIAN POOLE and THE Original In Cahoots: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs TREMELOES / THE TROGGS / BADFINGER North Street, Aberdeen, at 9.30pm. Free entry. featuring BOB JACKSON / THE IVY LEAGUE / reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, As part of the sound festival of new music and in GERRY MARSDEN / THE PACEMAKERS will round in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his association with New Music Scotland, In acclaimed performance skills as applied to his off this fabulous array of talent with songs by Cahoots; Late Night Showcase, is an informal own compositions his celebrated interpretations gerry and the pacemakers. late night event to discover a variety of Scottish feature songs from sources as diverse as performers and composers. Tickets from Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s on tour 6 NOVEMBER www.aberdeenperformingarts.com promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ here’, it’s

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 24: aberdeen + north east : highlands / west coast / argyll a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his 22 OCTOBER own songs plus some interesting interpretations.

EWAN MCLENNAN: At The Old Bridge Inn, www.rabnoakes.com Aviemore. Ewan McLennan has, in a short space http://hospitalfield.org.uk/ of time, come to be known as a guitarist at the very forefront of his generation; a troubadour, 5 DECEMBER balladeer and storyteller cut in the old style; a SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At singer that can move audiences with his passion MacRobert Memorial Hall, Tarland, and pathos; and a songwriter for whom social Aberdeenshire. This six-man band is credited justice is still a burning issue. being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ 23 OCTOBER ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ Hit The Road Tour with SHANINE 11 DECEMBER GALLAGHER / MICHIEL TURNER / CAMERON ROXBURGH: At Kinloss Church Hall, TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At The Lemon Moray. FREE. Youth music touring initiative Hit Tree, Aberdeen. The Treacherous Orchestra The Road visits Moray, Stirling and Glasgow story is one of many strands, a tale told from 23-25 October. Managed by the Scottish spanning the length and breadth of Scotland.

Music Centre, the project provides young An un-definable collective force fusing people, musicians living in Scotland aged 14-19 years concepts, styles and influences, shaping a old, the opportunity to learn about the live musical supergroup that defies description. industry, [via workshops/training] before From the North to the South, East to the West embarking on a professionally managed tour they came, converging in the musical meltingacross Scotland. Shanine Gallagher is a young pot of Glasgow, trading ideas over beers and musician from Ardnamurchan in the North West playing music with ferocity, verve and passion.

Highlands; Cameron Roxburgh performs as a This is a tale of musical origins… duo alongside school friend Callum Cronin [on www.treacherousorchestra.com double bass]. Both come from Callander near Stirling; Michiel Turner is a 19-year-old singer 21 DECEMBER songwriter from Forres in Moray. ALL Hit The Road gigs are accessible to 14 yrs old + PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS audience SONGBOOK: At Aberdeen Music Hall, Aberdeen. www.hittheroad.org.uk Phil will be joined by regular collaborators Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris MICHAEL CASSIDY: At Cuan Mor, Oban.

Drever, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the Michael Cassidy is a singer songwriter from Songbook Brass Ensemble to lead you through a Paisley who's music is best described as great fun night of festive music. contemporary folk/pop. Michael sites a great www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook variety of influences ranging from Folk heavyweights such as Richard Thompson and 31 DECEMBER John Martyn to more contemporary acts such as Rufus Wainwright and Laura Marling.

THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR. Following www.facebook.com/michaelcassidymusic the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on THE LANTERN OF THE NORTH are proud to tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of return to the Bishopmill Hall, Elgin with the third songs, taken from their multi-million selling and of their successful events to showcase the Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform talented artists in North East Scotland.The bill classic hits and live favourites including Harvest will comprise of Christie Row, Edgar Road and Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country Silver Coast along with two other local acts that Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The will provide a great night of live music all in the Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans… Gig Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Doors 7.30pm, At The Brig, Market Street, Ellon , Cost £8+bf, £10 on door. More details on event Aberdeenshire, Early Bird prices - £20 (adults) page @ £7.50 (children) Under 5s Free. Gates open 8pm www.facebook.com/events/481069252064010/ www.ellonevents.com or www.facebook.com/lanternofnorth www.buytickets.at/ellonevents 25 OCTOBER

HIGHLANDS + WEST COAST / ARGYLL Send us all your gig dates for the Highlands Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com

20 OCTOBER SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE UK Tour ‘In Schubert’s Company’: At Eden Court, Inverness. Scottish Ensemble’s first UK tour of the 2015-16 season is a celebration of Schubert’s influence across the centuries. SE is joined by the acclaimed Ukranian-British violist Maxim Rysanov, a Grammy-nominated performer consistently praised for his expressive, rich tone. www.scottishensemble.co.uk

DEAN OWENS – Into The Sea tour: Solo at Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. Velvet-voiced Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed and established singer songwriters, with fans including Bob Harris, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice. www.deanowens.com

most highly rated guitar duo’s in the country who, in their live show, deliver a fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic music styles. Weaving effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop. www.winginitduo.com 7 NOVEMBER WINGIN’ IT: At Benderloch Village Hall, 8pm Tickets £12 door/ £10 adv. Tel. 01631 720247.

Scottish Folk Guitar Duo Wingin’ It are Adam Bulley and Chas Mackenzie. They are one of the most highly rated guitar duo’s in the country who, in their live show, deliver a fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic music styles. Weaving effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop. www.winginitduo.com 13 NOVEMBER MICHAEL CASSIDY: At Mad Hatters, Inverness. Michael Cassidy is a singer songwriter from Paisley who's music is best described as contemporary folk/pop. Michael sites a great variety of influences ranging from Folk heavyweights such as Richard Thompson and John Martyn to more contemporary acts such as Rufus Wainwright and Laura Marling. www.facebook.com/michaelcassidymusic 14 NOVEMBER SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At Gordonstoun, Elgin. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ FRONT COUNTRY: At The Universal Hall, Findhorn. Undoubtedly one of the top bands on the US roots music circuit and described recently

by Bob Harris as being “currently the biggest band on the bluegrass scene in America,” we are thrilled to be bringing US supergroup Front Country to the UK for the first time. www.facebook.com/FrontCountryBluegrass www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html

RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Campbeltown, Ardshiel - 01586 552133. Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s on tour promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ here’, it’s a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his own songs plus some interesting interpretations. www.rabnoakes.com www.wegottickets.com MAIREARAD & ANNA: At Resolis Community Arts, Resolis, 8pm, doors 7.30pm. Two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie launch their third album, ‘Best Day’, on a 14-date UK Tour.

Their pairing combines Mairearad’s deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her masterful piping, with Anna’s unparalleled versatility on guitar, fiddle and banjo. www.mairearadandanna.com www.resoliscommunityarts.org.uk

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WINGIN’ IT: At Tayvallich Village Hall Doors 7.30pm for 8pm. Tickets £10, Tel. 07446 35529.

Scottish Folk Guitar Duo Wingin’ It are Adam Bulley and Chas Mackenzie. They are one of the

TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At Eden Court, Inverness. The Treacherous Orchestra story is one of many strands, a tale told spanning the length and breadth of Scotland. An un-definable

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 25: highlands : islands / shetland / orkney : ayrshire + dumfriesshire collective force fusing people, concepts, styles and influences, shaping a musical supergroup that defies description. From the North to the South, East to the West they came, converging in the musical melting-pot of Glasgow, trading ideas over beers and playing music with ferocity, verve and passion. This is a tale of musical origins… www.treacherousorchestra.com ANTON & THE COLTS: At Market Bar, Inverness. The Anton & The Colts sound draws on numerous influences: the pristine vocal harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey growl completing the mix. "An ideal accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts

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11 OCTOBER HOLYROOD ROCKS is Scotland’s newest music competition, held in conjunction with the Scottish Parliament, which is taking place throughout October. Events will be held across Scotland for bands and acts to showcase their skills and compete for a chance to play at the Scottish Parliament and win some fantastic prizes, including a ‘live recording session’ at Radio Clyde in Glasgow. Oasis Youth Centre, Newall Terrace, Dumfries. 8pm – 10.30pm www.holyroodrocks.com 16 OCTOBER

SKERRYVORE: At The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm, DG13 0AW. Doors 19:30. Tickets at Box Office: 01387 381196 or £15.00. When Skerryvore first formed in 2005, little did they 10 OCTOBER know they’d be in a position to celebrate a 21 NOVEMBER decade together in 2015! Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin Gillespie ANTON & THE COLTS: At Eagle Bar, Inverness. KATHRYN ROBERTS and SEAN LAKEMAN ‘Tomorrow Will Follow Today’ Scottish (bagpipes, whistles & accordion), Fraser West The Anton & The Colts sound draws on Tour: At Aros Centre, Isle Of Skye.

Multi award (drums & vocals) and Alec Dalglish (lead vocals numerous influences: the pristine vocal winning husband and wife duo Sean Lakeman & guitar) brought a mix of musical styles and harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous and Kathryn Roberts bring their own acclaimed sounds together for the band's 2005 debut bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey brand of folk songs to Scotland. Their live shows album, 'West Coast Life.’ The more the fledgling are designed to be an eclectic and intimate band experimented with fusing together their growl completing the mix. "An ideal experience, where the couple invite the audience mix of musical styles, the more the band and accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie their signature sound evolved, expanding to Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in into their lives with ease. Their reputation has been solidified of late with the duo being voted their current 7 piece lineup, including Craig the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny as ‘Best Duo’ in the Spiral Earth Awards 2015 Espie (fiddles), Alan Scobie (keyboards) and www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts and the BBC Folk Awards in 2013.

Jodie Bremaneson (bass.) www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com www.skerryvore.com 2 DECEMBER www.buccleuchcentre.com 17 OCTOBER THE WIYOS: At Universal Hall, Findhorn. Now back to their acoustic roots and format - and 17 OCTOBER WILLY PORTER: At Altachorvie Island Retreat what a show they put on as they keep their SKERRYVORE: At Easterbrook Hall, The army of faithful fans happy, savouring the pure (Castle Alianza Fundraiser) Isle of Arran.

Afternoon Guitar Workshop 3pm £10 (£18 to Crichton, Bankend Rd, Dumfries, DG1 4TA. essence that got them fully hooked in the first include evening show) and Evening Show £10.

Doors 19:30. Tickets at Mid Steeple Booking place. www.thewiyos.com Willy Porter releases his new album HUMAN www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html Office, 01387 253383, £15.00 + £1 BF. When KINDNESS featuring the talents of artists such Skerryvore first formed in 2005, little did they as Martin Barre, Natalia Zuckerman, Carmen 4 DECEMBER know they’d be in a position to celebrate a Nickerson, and Peter Mulvey and sets Porter’s decade together in 2015! Tiree-born brothers blistering guitar work against a big studio sound Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin Gillespie SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At on a stunning book of songs that explore themes (bagpipes, whistles & accordion), Fraser West Applecross Community Hall, Applecross. This six-man band is credited being the originators of about connection, compassion, and the human (drums & vocals) and Alec Dalglish (lead vocals 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic journey. Tickets @ & guitar) brought a mix of musical styles and www.arranevents.com/index.php traditional music and dance grooves that band sounds together for the band's 2005 debut members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient www.facebook.com/willyportermusic album, 'West Coast Life.’ The more the fledgling trad." Gig details @ …. band experimented with fusing together their 28 NOVEMBER www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ mix of musical styles, the more the band and their signature sound evolved, expanding to SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At 19 DECEMBER their current 7 piece lineup, including Craig Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Skye. This six-man band is Espie (fiddles), Alan Scobie (keyboards) and credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At Jodie Bremaneson (bass.) fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional Resolis Memorial Hall, Resolis, Conan Bridge. www.skerryvore.com music and dance grooves that band members This six-man band is credited being the www.easterbrookhall.co.uk describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious details @ ….. blend of Celtic traditional music and dance THE SKUNNERED, Alton Inn, 57 Byres Rd, grooves that band members describe as "hypno- www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ Kilwinning. Time 9pm. Free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ 23 OCTOBER 20 DECEMBER HEAVY LOAD, Red Lion, 9 The Cross,Prestwick.

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THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR. Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans…The Palace Theatre And Grand Hall, 9 Kilmarnock, Green Street, Ayrshire. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £22.50 plus bf. Tickets 01563 554900. www.eastayrshireleisure.com 25 OCTOBER BEN ROGERS: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine.

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Club @ The Old Fire Station. Hailing from County Donegal, these three sisters blend classic Traditional Irish trad with a hint of Americana and a nod to bluegrass. Renowned for their fine close-harmony vocals, they are multiinstrumentalists (harp, fiddle, accordion, guitar, piano and ukulele all make an appearance). www.facebook.com/thehenrygirls www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html

8 NOVEMBER FRONT COUNTRY: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. Undoubtedly one of the top bands on the US roots music circuit and described recently by Bob Harris as being “currently the biggest band on the bluegrass scene in America,” we are thrilled to be bringing US supergroup Front Country to the UK for the first time. www.facebook.com/FrontCountryBluegrass www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html

29 NOVEMBER LAU: At The Old Fire Station, Carlisle. Brilliant musicians, thrilling performers, free-thinking visionaries and all-round good chaps as well… small wonder Lau are regarded as the epicentre of the new folk boom . www.lau-music.co.uk

FISH & BIRD: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine.

Fish & Bird made a truly triumphant debut earlier this year, their Celtic Connections show being one of the event’s sold-out successes and their subsequent tour attracting capacity crowds to several other venues.It was such a success that every single promoter and venue made contact to say “more please” and invited them to return. www.facebook.com/Fishandbird

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30 OCTOBER THE MARAUDERS, Red Lion, 9 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9pm. Free admission.

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String Jam Club presents ….. JULIE FELIX ; String Jam Club throws its doors open to the legendary Julie Felix whose colourful life, music 2 NOVEMBER and high profile career have made her an icon of protest song and its classic era in the 1960’s, MAIREARAD & ANNA: At Cresset Hall, Loch with an evergreen reputation that is as active Arthur, Beeswing, Dumfries, £10/8 - 7.30pm, and committed as ever. Born in Santa Barbara, doors 7pm. Two of Scotland’s most revered California to a Mexican father and an American multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and mother of Welsh ancestry, she was encouraged Anna Massie launch their third album, ‘Best Day’, to play music at a very early age. " Now, on a 14-date UK Tour. Their pairing combines unbelievably at 77 years-old, she is still a Mairearad’s deft and lyrical accordion style, as regular gigging musician, with an enviable and well as her masterful piping, with Anna’s matchless career spanning 17 LPs, 19 singles, 4 unparalleled versatility on guitar, fiddle and EPs, and 14 CDs/cassettes. The County Hotel, 1banjo.

5 High Street, Selkirk. Doors open 7.30 pm. www.mairearadandanna.com Tickets £14, available in advance from the venue or on the door.

6 NOVEMBER www.juliefelix.co.uk www.facebook.com/StringJamClub SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At The Upfront Gallery, Cumbria. This six-man band is 17 OCTOBER credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional ROY'S IRON DNA: At Kazmiranda Café, music and dance grooves that band members Berwick upon Tweed, doors 7.30pm entry £5 and describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig we have a Mojito Bar on, should be a night to details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ remember (depending on how many mojitos you www.facebook.com/pages/Eagle-Tavern/162785550404433

THE HENRY GIRLS: At Carlisle Folk and Blues

have!) Book tickets now as they will sell out, 40 only available. Roy's Iron DNA is a musical

collective and live band from the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh who are releasing the world's first augmented reality album. The album, entitled ‘Exposure’, will be released as a tabloid style newspaper with each page scannable with a smart-phone/tablet app enabling the reader to play an individually commissioned video for a track from the album.

10,000 copies of the newspaper will be distributed to 250+ outlets across the length and breadth of Scotland and will be entirely free of charge ensuring an estimated 100,000 readership! No other act has combined augmented reality with visual art and music in such a way before. www.roysirondna.co.uk www.facebook.com/cafekazmirandaberwickontweed

St Boswells Live! presents ….. KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN with support KIRSTY LAW DUO: At St Boswell’s Hall, Scottish Borders. Two of the British folk scenes most accomplished performers, Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have graced stages the world over in a number of guises, however, the intimacy and strength of passion shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire ensures a rare treat for any listener.

Recent St Boswells Live! headliner Dan Walsh could not speak too highly of them, and was delighted they would be performing for us.

Supporting Kathryn & Sean are the Kirsty Law Duo, comprising vocalist Kirsty Law, and her musical partner Marit Fält (Låtmandola and cittern) who together perform both self-written and traditional Scots songs. Tickets at www.musicglue.com/stboswellslive https://stboswellslive.wordpress.com/ 18 OCTOBER Kazmiranda ‘Music’ Café in Berwick presents ANNA PANCALDI: An afternoon set starting at 4pm, a top touring act not to be missed. Kazmiranda = Live Music! For details email Brian at themusicgallery@btconnect.com www.annapancaldi.com www.facebook.com/cafekazmirandaberwickontweed

www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUK 24 OCTOBER EWAN MCLENNAN: At The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, Scottish Borders. Ewan McLennan has, in a short space of time, come to be known as a guitarist at the very forefront of his generation; a troubadour, balladeer and storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that can move audiences with his passion and pathos; and a songwriter for whom social justice is still a burning issue. www.visiteyemouth.com/the-hippodrome www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk 7 NOVEMBER SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At MacArts, Galashiels, Scottish Borders. This sixman band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ 12 NOVEMBER

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MAIREARAD & ANNA: At Eastgate Arts Centre, Peebles, 7.30pm, doors 7pm. Two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie launch their third album, ‘Best Day’, on a 14-date UK Tour. Their pairing combines Mairearad’s deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her masterful piping, with Anna’s unparalleled versatility on guitar, fiddle and banjo. www.mairearadandanna.com

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OCTOBER Balmaha’s Braw Weekend

will feature a packed line-up including a headline Art School show from Glasgow’s WHITE, sets from Atom Tree, Crash Club, Monogram, Pinact, Other Humans and Team Player. Taking place for over 12 hours on Saturday 4th October 2015, the Tenement Trail festival organisers have also revealed that Lisa Mitchell, AmartArt, Be Charlotte, Bella and The Bear, The Van T’s, Declan Walsh and Aylee will appear. www.tenementtv.com

tic, 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.

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Glasgow Americana Festival

Paisley's national festival of music, comedy and arts, now in it third year - taking place at various venues in the town centre . The Spiegeltent will be back in County Square to host the bulk of the action but there will be a few big-name shows in the Abbey as well as stuff happening at Paisley Arts Centre and elsewhere. We also have a few surprises in store!

Glasgow 7-11 October Glasgow's annual celebration of Americana brings musicians from as far afield as Texas and Canada to perform roots music from blues to rockabilly.

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North East Scotland 22 October - 9 November

A music festival under the leadership of Scottish composer, James MacMillan CBE Cumnock, Scotland. The Cumnock Tryst is an A new food, drink and music festival in the East annual event with concerts in venues in and Loch Lomond village, organised by The Oak Tree around the town. The programme will feature Inn and sponsored by Deanston Distillery on the some of the finest, international classical artists, banks of Loch Lomond. On the Saturday night as well as music and musicians from different from 6pm-midnight enjoy a Beer, Whisky and backgrounds both stylistically and socially. The Music festival. A strong line up of music acts for Cumnock Tryst aims to make its strong committhe evening includes Dave Arcari, The Zips, Mick ment to the community at the heart of all its acHargan and Have Mercy Las Vegas. tivities, for instance involving young people at school and college, amateur choirs and local www.balmahasbrawweekend.co.uk bands.

sound is driven by the passion to make new music more accessible to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. It embraces a network of local organisations to produce a varied programme of events exploring new music. The festival brings together a large range of different genres of music to appeal to a wide variety of tastes and encourage people to discover new sounds and widen their musical horizons.

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Sonica returns to Glasgow for 12 days this Autumn with a programme dedicated to worldclass sonic arts, presenting emerging British talent alongside exceptional international artists The third annual multi-venue music festival from So why is the UGF so special? Perhaps it’s the from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Scotland’s largest music platform Tenement TV mix of music old and new, of electric and acous- Indonesia, Netherlands and Quebec. Highlights

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Perthshire Amber The Dougie MacLean Festival Perthshire 30 October - 8 November

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 2015. 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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Returning in 2016 It’s a weekend of comedy, music and snowsport thrills on the hills in and around Aviemore. 2016 tickets will soon be available from www. ukgigsonline.com Proceeds from the festival go to the Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) and Disability Snowsport UK. www.mvfestival.com

JUNE Riverside Rock Jedburgh 18 June Riverside Rock 2016 already have some fantastic bands signed up: The Men They Couldn’t Hang / The Lost Boys / Scocha (Back for a 3rd Year) / Blistered Molly (Back for a 2nd Year) / Greg Anderson (Back too for 2nd year) he rocked the tent at the end last year! Main tent headliner and other bands to be announced. As before Riverside Rock must not be missed, the Scottish Borders very own music festival at Riverside Park, Jedburgh, and 2016 will have more food outlets, more bars and a bigger tent. Tickets on sale soon!

Four fabulous days and nights of amazing events www.riversiderock.co.uk kick off the world's greatest New Year party.

With the traditional torchlit procession, street performers, fireworks, concerts, ceilidh, the big Kinross-shire Hogmanay party itself and a New Year's Day run to blow the cobwebs away - Edinburgh's buzzWinter Festival Wickerman Festival ing. Come along and experience the magic for Kinross-shire Dumfries & Galloway yourself.

November (various dates) 22-23 July www.edinburghshogmanay.org We are delighted to announce that Big Country Wickerman is one of the UK’s best-loved indewith THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR will pendent music festivals which will enter its 15th headline the Kinross-shire's Winter Festival 2015 The Red Hot Highland Fling consecutive year in 2016. With ten stages feaon Saturday 21 November, 8pm at the Commu- Inverness turing an eclectic and exciting mix of leading nity Campus in Kinross.

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The festival is now in its 8th year and takes place in three highly intimate venues over three nights in the wonderful setting of Kinlochard in the Trossachs. The concerts offer an expo of bagpipe, accordion, strings, fiddle, vocals and flute music fusing traditional and contemporary Scottish styles. Each night differs from the other but both include a blend of great music for eve- Celtic Connections ryone with a mix of folk, modern and traditional Glasgow 14-31 January styles!

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Celtic Connections 2016 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

The Tolbooth’s annual indie and progressive music festival returns with Admiral Fallow and United Fruit heading the 2-day multi-stage event.Hosted by The Tolbooth over the 20 and 21 November, Strange Behaviours Festival wel- MV Festival comes in 22 of Scotland’s most original and Aviemore compelling indie/electronic/alternative acts,

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