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CORRUPT THE SYSTEM (pictured) launch their new album 'Game Over' at Shadow Sound, Glasgow on 24 September see page 13. www.facebook.com/CorruptTheSystemOfficial

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The Jazz House: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Stephen Duffy presents the latest new releases from Scotland and beyond. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

which songs make the cut. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER The Music Match: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Natasha Raskin presents her choice of music and lively chat. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Storas: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Julie Fowlis brings us music from the BBC ALBA archive, celebrating renowned musicians. www.bbcalba.co.uk SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER Na Trads: 8pm on BBC ALBA. Music and chat from the Trad Awards with SIOBHAN MILLER. www.bbcalba.co.uk

Billy Sloan: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy plays tracks written by PETE TOWNSHEND and highlights Perthshire Amber: 10.35pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring the career of ROBBIE McINTOSH. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland JARLATH HENDERSON & ROSS AINSLIE BAND and songs from DOUGIE MacLEAN. Na Trads: 10.50pm on BBC ALBA. DUNCAN www.bbcalba.co.uk CHISHOLM performs at the 2015 'Trads'. www.bbcalba.co.uk Gun Sgot?: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Former Buzzcocks

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Dundee Perth, Fife Stirling Falkirk page 16-20

drummer John Meher is in the Gun Sgot pub. www.bbcalba.co.uk

SUNDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

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

Celtic Connections: 3pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Bruce McGregor shares performances from RICKIE LEE JONES, TURIN BARKES and others www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER

Take the Floor: 5pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Robbie Shepherd presents a special birthday edition. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky Ross stands in for Janice and tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from Travelling Folk: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bruce across Scotland.

MacGregor presents the very best in folk and roots www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland music from around the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC

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Radio Scotland. Bryan showcases artists who have only had one hit, from ANITA WARD to MARRS. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Highlands + Islands

Celtic Connections: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Bruce McGregor shares performances from DAIMH, IDLEWILD and others www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

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Gun Sgot?: 9pm on BBC ALBA. The first of two compilation shows as host Derick MacKay welcomes stars to the Gun Sgot pub. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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Rapal: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring ADAM STAFFORD, THE RIVER 68's, MACANTA, ONE LAST SECRET and SIOBHAN WILSON. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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Ceol Country: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Highlights from the Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music Festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk Classics Unwrapped: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Jamie MacDougall presents the best in classical music. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Billy Sloan: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy highlights the career of musician IAN BROUDIE. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland MONDAY 12 SEPTEMBER The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

New Rose: 40 Years Of The DAMNED: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic Galloway explores the significance of punk's first single, New Rose by the DAMNED. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music chosen by listeners. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Na Trads: 11.25pm on BBC ALBA. Music and chat from the Trad Awards with SKERRYVORE. www.bbcalba.co.uk

Cuirm at Celtic: 8.30pm on BBC ALBA. All-star bands from The Old Fruitmarket. www.bbcalba.co.uk

Vic Galloway: 00:00am on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic blazes through his personal punk playlist - find out

Vic Galloway: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Featuring live sessions and new material from the best

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page 3: music on scotland's tv & radio this week :: 'scots in london' alternative artisits. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Piping Live: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Julie Fowlis presents a music show featuring pipers LORNE MacDOUGALL and JOHN MULHEARN. www.bbcalba.co.uk Roddy Hart: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Roddy Hart shines a spotlight on great contemporary and classic songwriting. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland TUESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky Ross stands in for Janice and tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music chosen by listeners. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Ceol Country: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Featured acts include JASON McGILLIGA, BOBBY FLORES and CONNIE SMITH. www.bbcalba.co.uk Another Country with Ricky Ross: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky Ross has a session and interview with Canadian singer-songwriter BASIA BULAT. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Ian plays country, folk, blues, soul and rock 'n' roll. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

England’s leading female folk musicians. Devised and recorded in just six days on the Isle of Eigg, the musicians explore the rich heritage of the two countries, drawing on their respective and ------------------------------------------------ collective musical experiences and crafting something both new and special. The album was released in January, to exceptional reviews, and had a sell-out tour. www.songsofseparation.co.uk

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27 OCTOBER BREABACH: At Rich Mix, London www.facebook.com/Breabach 30 OCTOBER DEAN OWENS: At The Green Note, London.

"One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2). 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

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SONGS OF SEPARATION: At Kings Place, London. Songs of separation is an outstanding collaboration between ten of Scotland and

GLEADHRAICH: At Hootananny Brixton, touring their new EP. Titled Definition, its six tracks include The Immigrant's Lament, the tune piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose

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page 5: scots in london :: scots in america :: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian and play for the Clan Currie Society at Ellis Island, New York, during last year’s Tartan Week. The four-piece band from Carnoustie hope to make the pipes a more accessible instrument to young people by being a rock band with pipes up front in order to encourage Scotland’s youth to take forward the baton of this piece of Scottish heritage while also allowing our native instrument to have the widespread appeal it deserves with older generations through demonstrating its versatility. www.facebook.com/Gleadhraich

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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. And they’ve got shelves groaning with awards to prove it. Lau comprises Kris Drever (vocals, guitar), Martin Green (accordion, wurlitzer, keys, electronics) and Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle) and together they effortlessly bridge the seemingly diametrically opposed worlds of acoustic folk tradition and post rock – electronics. Full tour details @ www.lau-music.co.uk/gigs/

Edinburgh at 7.30pm. Echoes and Traces presents a worldpremiere tour of eight new choral works written by eight Scottish composers, developed in response to a 900 year old plain-song fragment from Orkney that celebrates St Magnus, Nobilis Humilis. The eight composers are: Sally Beamish, Rory Boyle, Savourna Stevenson, Stuart Macrae, Aidan O’Rourke, Allie Robertson, Matthew Whiteside and Hanna Tuulikki. Buy tickets @ http://bit.ly/2bSwObm www.echoesandtraces.com

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DAVE ARCARI: USA East Coast / Mid West Tour - details to follow. 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 and have been Reaching our Scottish expat showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – readership in America including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over Send us all your USA successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set gig and tour details of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for 12 AUGUST – 24 SEPTEMBER you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…”

SKERRYVORE: On tour in the USA in August www.facebook.com/events/552558428269810 and September, including Rockwood Music Hall, www.davearcari.com New York on 22 September. See link below for dates, more to be announced. Skerryvore are a multi-award winning band creating a ‘trad-rock’ fusion for the 21st Century. Skerryvore first formed on the tiny lsle of Tiree off Scotland’s west coast in 2005. Back then, the band consisted of Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin Gillespie (bagpipes, whistles & accordion) who bonded with holidaymaker Fraser West (drums & vocals) and friend Alec Dalglish (lead vocals & guitar) over a shared love of music: everything from traditional to rock and iazz. It was this mix of musical styles and sounds that set the path for the band’s 2005 debut album, ‘West Coast Life.’ “Six Send us all your gig dates for of the best musical ambassadors Scotland could Edinburgh and Lothians area. ever have wished for… a living, breathing, l2 legged party waiting to happen.” The Falkirk Email them to Carol Herald carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com www.skerryvore.com/gigs-2/

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EDINBURGH + Mid - East - West Lothian

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8 SEPTEMBER

LAU: North American Tour. Brilliant musicians,

ECHOES AND TRACES: At Greyfriars Kirk,

AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS: At Stramash, Edinburgh. Latest album Mariette perfectly captures the band’s musical journey to date; its twelve songs reflecting a versatility that has evolved over the years. Embracing pop and rock as much as it does country and indie folk, its songs blend all of these elements to find their own place on this record. Playing to a live audience is where it all comes together for Airport Impressions; the stage being that special place where the band can express more than the songs could ever tell. www.airportimpressions.com/gigs/ JOHNNY CAMPBELL: At Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. A fast, ruthless, uncompromising sound which lends it's influences from far and wide. The material will embrace traditional music and sometimes frantic Bluegrass style picking with self penned songs of protest and debauchery. www.facebook.com/johnnycampbellmusic 12 SEPTEMBER CAHALEN MORRISON and ELI WEST: At Traverse Theatre Bar, Edinburgh. Admired by their peers as much as by those who love great roots music, Cahalen and Eli count many recognised names among those who sing their praises. When The Times invited Chris Wood to name his Six of The Best Folk Acts, he singled them out saying they were “passionate, committed, accomplished, searching and sailing in the sea of their own inheritance” www.facebook.com/cahalenmorrisoneliwest www.brookfield-knights.com 16 SEPTEMBER JANE SIBERRY in Concert with special guest CAROL LAULA: At Edinburgh Queen’s

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page 7: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian Hall. Doors and Bar 6.30 p.m. Onstage 7.30 p. m. Tickets 0131 668 2019. Iconic and enigmatic; Jane Siberry is one of the world’s most unique and gifted singer/songwriters.

Blessed with a sincere integrity and emotional depth, her work has spanned 3 decades, with the release of 14 studio albums and performances on concert stages around the world. www.thequeenshall.net wwwjanesiberry.com

Revolution Girl Style Now is a new band night specifically aimed at promoting female identifying, gender queer and non-binary artists.

From Glasgow we have Riot Grrrl duo The Twistettes, from the Scottish Borders are DIY Punk four piece SPAT, Fife offers up long running Rock band Playing With Punkarella and local heroes Fistymuffs will be opening the show.

Tickets are £10 on the door, or from the Selkie Music Agency. www.facebook.com/revolutiongirlstyle

Music and Film at Concorde: At East Fortune Museum of Flight, Concorde Hanger as part of the Lammermuir Festival, 8.30pm, £15. The Concorde Hangar is the stunning setting for a concert in which visual images join music to spectacular effect. Red Note Ensemble perform Edgard Varèse’s ‘Déserts’ (1954), a monumental work exploring the inner deserts of the mind as well as of land and sea; Varèse’s powerful music accompanied by a film specially created by the visionary American video artist Bill Viola; George Crumb’s mesmerizingly beautiful and ritualistic ‘Vox Balaenae’, inspired by the singing of humpback whales, followed by Louis Andriessen’s hypnotic, super-dynamic ‘Workers’ Union’, with a brand new film commissioned from sound artist Zoe Irvine. In this exciting event Red Note Advanced Academy brings senior students from The Paris Conservatoire, Sibelius Academy Helsinki and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to work alongside Red Note musicians. For more information and to book tickets: www.lammermuirfestival.co.uk

18 SEPTEMBER JENNY STURGEON: At Wee Folk Club, Edinburgh. Jenny is a singer-songwriter from north east Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her interest in traditional folk song combined with the enjoyment of creating fresh new compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work.

In addition to recording her new album 'From the skein', Jenny is involved in several projects including working as a music workshop facilitator in primary schools www.jennysturgeonmusic.com

hatred of those who continue to defile and pollute the earth. https://twitter.com/MannequinDsquad 23 SEPTEMBER SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA: Directed by Tommy Smith the SNJO presents ‘The Jazz Legacy of Charles Mingus’ featuring ARILD ANDERSON. At Edinburgh’s Queen’s Hall. Great concerts and music from the cream of Scottish Jazz musicians www.facebook.com/theSNJO 24 SEPTEMBER DHM Concerts presents ..... THE SHEE and SARAH HAYES: At Edinburgh Queen’s Hall. www.facebook.com/DHM-Concerts285713951447098 Mellow Promotions presents ….. CASUAL AGENDA + support from THE BROADCASTS + GENTLEMEN JACKALS: At The Mash House, Edinburgh. Doors at 7pm. www.mellowpromotions.com

THE LOTTERY WINNERS: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. From the small North West town of Leigh to signing for Warner Brothers, it's been quite a journey for indie-pop four-piece The Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. STEVIE Lottery Winners. They're the type of band to put NIMMO TRIO supported by GT'S BOOS an instant smile on your face, spinning a sound BAND: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Having that bites with an eighties indie chime and radioappeared at a sell out show as part of The Nimmo Brothers last October, Stevie's new solo engineered pop.Legendary A&R whizz Seymour album Sky Won't Fall has won universal praise. Stein labelled them as "the best band since the Smiths". Tickets @ 17 SEPTEMBER Support comes from GT's Boos Band who release their self-titled second album on 30 July. www.skiddle.com/e/12783884 www.facebook.com/thelotterywinners SUSPIRE (single launch): At Edinburgh’s All shows on public sale but the most effective Electric Circus, doors 7pm. Suspire launch their way to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club first single ‘Listen’ since their debut album in is to become a member. For £10 per month/£18 27 SEPTEMBER 2014, they are a four-piece Scottish rock band for a couple or £110 per annum you can see all KIM EDGAR: At Leith Folk Club, Victoria Park from Glasgow and their debut album was shows with no additional ticket costs. For more House Hotel, Leith EH6 4NN. 7.30pm. Kim’s described by The Herald, as “occupying a spot details go to ….. touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an somewhere between Aussie synth duo Empire Of www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ intimate and inspiring collection of original The Sun and Los Angeles-based "chillwave" songs, the album tackles topics including child pioneers Toro Y Moi and Washed Out”. In 2016, 22 SEPTEMBER soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, Suspire have vowed to go back to their roots to loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ deliver an album that will be more raw, edgier MANNEQUIN DEATH SQUAD: At Sneaky and dripping in modern ‘rock ‘n’ roll’.

Pete’s, Edinburgh. Mannequin Death Squad are features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with awardwww.facebook.com/Suspire one boy and one girl, lost somewhere between www.theelectriccircus.biz The Melvins and Taylor Swift, recently emerging winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet from Melbourne’s bustling underground scene to Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Revolution Girl Style Now presents ….. THE sign for UK indie, Integrity Records (Million Scotland. Tickets @ TWISTETTES + SPAT + PLAYING WITH Dead, Horse Party, Valentiine). In new single www.kimedgar.com/gigs PUNKARELLA + FISTYMUFFS: At Leith ‘KYMS’ the duo rage against the relentless Depot, 140 Leith Walk Edinburgh, 7.30pm. pollution of our planet, the song inspired by a 21 SEPTEMBER

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page 8: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian 28 SEPTEMBER Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. KIRK FLETCHER supported by SANDY TWEEDDALE: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh.

Widely considered one of the best blues guitarists, Kirk Fletcher has commanded the respect and acclaim of critics, peers and fans across the world. Kirk will appear on Wednesday 28 September with support from Sandy Tweeddale, known for his work with Blues 'n' Trouble and The Blue Hyenas. All shows on public sale but the most effective way to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member. For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per annum you can see all shows with no additional ticket costs. For more details go to ….. www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/

influences. On song writing, Chantel says, "I really enjoy creating my own songs, it's a fantastic way of being able to say what I wouldn’t normally say in everyday life and getting my feelings out, writing for me is very therapeutic" www.chantelmcgregor.com 30 SEPTEMBER

THE WONDER STUFF: At The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh. 7pm / £22. To mark their 30th anniversary The Wonder Stuff released their eighth studio album, 30 Goes Around The Sun, in March - thirty years to the day since the band first walked into a rehearsal studio in the heart of The Black Country in 1986. Their new single For The Broken Hearted (out in June) is taken from the album The Wonder Stuff will be touring in conjunction with the album's release, of this KIM EDGAR: At New Winton Village Hall, nr Hunt remarked; "The Wonder Stuff is a live Tranent EH33 2NH. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her band, that's why it exists. Some people might be new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and happy to spend months or years sitting in inspiring collection of original songs, the album studios noodling around with computers, but tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact that isn't why I got into the game. I need a of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its regular fix of the full sensory overload that is a many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song gig, there's nothing to equal it." inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and www.thewonderstuff.com collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great 3 OCTOBER writer... underappreciated in many ways” Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ CONNLA: At Traverse Theatre Bar, Edinburgh. www.kimedgar.com/gigs Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – 29 SEPTEMBER and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have KIM EDGAR: At Broomhouse St. David’s Church their sweet moments too, especially when the Hall, Edinburgh EH11 3RH. 7pm. Kim’s touring spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate she gets the chance to shine. and inspiring collection of original songs, the www.facebook.com/Connlamusic album tackles topics including child soldiers, the www.brookfield-knights.com impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a 4 OCTOBER song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter KIM EDGAR: At The Torphichen Inn, West Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great Lothian EH48 4LY. 8pm. Kim’s touring her new writer... underappreciated in many ways” album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ inspiring collection of original songs, the album www.kimedgar.com/gigs tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its CHANTEL McGREGOR: At The Caves, Niddry many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song Street South, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. £14. 01472 inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and 349 222. After four years of touring and festival collaborations with award-winning songwriter appearances, Chantel returns with a vengeance Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great with ten new songs that not only salutes writer... underappreciated in many ways” contemporary rock, but shows her gradual Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ transition from conventional Blues to a harder, www.kimedgar.com/gigs bigger and bolder rock sound with progressive

7 OCTOBER DROPKICK with support THE WELLGREEN and AL SHIELDS: At Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh.

Dropkick was formed by brothers Andrew and Alastair Taylor and friend Ian Grier in a small town on the east coast of Scotland. Starting off as a punk-pop band, the band discovered the music of The Jayhawks, The Byrds, Tom Petty and Wilco and their sound gradually matured into more of an alt-country style but without losing the upbeat, catchy melodies of their songs. www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic 8 OCTOBER THE DOMESTICS: At Cockenzie House, Cockenzie , East Lothian. An evening of music in Cockenzie House with East Coast band The Domestics in aid of the charity set up to bring this East Lothian treasure into community ownership. Expect witty lyricism, rich arrangements, and soapy bubbles. www.facebook.com/wearethedomestics Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Usher Hall, Edinburgh. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic performance from an unparalleled group of highly talented musicians and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash fans alike. www.johnnycashroadshow.com 22 OCTOBER Regression Sessions presents The Red Light Apocalypse: At Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh.

Regression Sessions are known for jaw dropping production and outside the box partying experiences. The theme for this season is about taking you into the heart of The Red Light Apocalypse, which will feel like the last party on earth when the team transform their chosen venues into an Apocalypse torn Red Light District. Of course, at the heart of each event is an on-point selection of house, techno, disco, DnB and more, all provided by exceptional residents and guests. www.facebook.com/RegressionSessions 28 OCTOBER

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 11: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian :: glasgow + surrounding area Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. RED BUTLER supported by GEORGIA GORDON: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Earlier this year Red Butler supported Danny Bryant at a sell out show and they will return on Friday 28 October as part of the tour promoting their new album.

Support comes from Georgia Gordon who started out as a singer-songwriter who now has a full band behind her, belting out a unique bluesy/early RnB sound. All shows on public sale but the most effective way to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member.

For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per annum you can see all shows with no additional ticket costs. For more details go to ….. www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ 4 NOVEMBER KIM EDGAR with KAREN DIETZ & RICHARD KLEIN: At West Barns Village Hall, Dunbar EH42 1UP. 8pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms.

‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 5 NOVEMBER KIM EDGAR: At North Middleton Village Hall, Gorebridge EH23 4QU. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 18 NOVEMBER Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. IAN SIEGAL supported by JED POTTS & THE HILLMAN HUNTERS, featuring the HUSKY HORNS: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Ian Siegal celebrates 25 years of touring with his band this year and has gone on to release numerous acclaimed albums and accumulating more British & European awards than you can shake a stick at, together with three nominations in the USA Blues Music Awards. He will bring his band for a larger capacity show at La Belle Angèle on Friday 18 November as part of his TwentyFive tour. Support comes from our members favourites, Jed Potts & The Hillman Hunters, featuring the Husky Horns. All shows on public sale but the most effective way to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member. For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per annum you can see all shows with no additional ticket costs. For more details go to ….. www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ 29 NOVEMBER Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. GUY DAVIS AND STATESBORO supported by JIM CONDIE: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh.

Performances by New York bluesman Guy Davis and Statesboro, Georgia born roots and americana singer-songwriter Brooks Williams, ranked one for the top Acoustic Guitarists of all time. Support will come from Jim Condie who

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AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS: At BOX, Glasgow.

Latest album Mariette perfectly captures the band’s musical journey to date; its twelve songs reflecting a versatility that has evolved over the years. Embracing pop and rock as much as it does country and indie folk, its songs blend all of these elements to find their own place on this 3 DECEMBER record. Playing to a live audience is where it all comes together for Airport Impressions; the The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. An stage being that special place where the band evening with LAU: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. can express more than the songs could ever tell.

Performing two sets with no support. Tickets www.airportimpressions.com/gigs/ from Queen’s Hall box office on 0131 668 2019 or SUSPIRE with 100 FABLES and NOVEMBER www.thequeenshall.net Tickets @ LIGHTS: At The Garage (Attic Bar), Glasgow. www.fallenangelsclub.com Suspire are a four-piece Scottish rock band from Glasgow. Their debut album was described by DROPKICK supporting JJ GILMOUR: At The Herald, as “occupying a spot somewhere Darvel Music Festival, Darvel Town Hall. Sneaky between Aussie synth duo Empire Of The Sun Pete’s, Edinburgh. Dropkick was formed by and Los Angeles-based "chillwave" pioneers Toro brothers Andrew and Alastair Taylor and friend Y Moi and Washed Out”. In 2016, Suspire have Ian Grier in a small town on the east coast of vowed to go back to their roots to deliver an Scotland. Starting off as a punk-pop band, the album that will be more raw, edgier and dripping band discovered the music of The Jayhawks, The in modern ‘rock ‘n’ roll’.

Byrds, Tom Petty and Wilco and their sound www.facebook.com/Suspire gradually matured into more of an alt-country style but without losing the upbeat, catchy #BRINGBACKROCKRADIO with GUN, THE melodies of their songs.

VIRGINMARYS, WE WERE HUNTED and www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic KIERAN ROBERTSON: At The Garage, Glasgow. Rock Radio Glasgow’s 11 DECEMBER #BRINGBACKROCKRADIO bash will raise funds for music therapy charity ‘Nordoff Robbins Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. Charity Scotland’ (who provide vital music therapy for Night: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Finally, we children and adults in Scotland), and also give a will have a fundraiser for our nominated charity massive thank you to the legions of Rock Radio partner, Rowan Alba on Sunday 11 December.

Glasgow fans who have supported their bid for We are still to select the acts to perform at this the 96.3FM West of Scotland radio licence over event. If you're an emerging act who has yet to the last few months. GUN headline the bill play the club and would like to feature, please ahead of their UK tour in October with the register your interest. All shows on public sale band’s original guitarist Alex Dickson back in the but the most effective way to enjoy the shows at frame. The Virginmarys the original 96.3 Rock Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member.

Radio helped to break on the scene who are now For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per on tour in America to promote their critically annum you can see all shows with no additional acclaimed third album ‘Divides’. The Virginmarys ticket costs. For more details go to ….. politically charged lyrics and thundering live www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ performance are sure to resonate well with Glasgow music fans. We Were Hunted have been a staple part of Glasgow’s gig circuit since their inception in 2014, playing in some of the City’s most iconic venues they have developed a Send us all your gig dates for live show that that simply isn’t to be missed.

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The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DANNY www.rockradioglasgow.com & THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD plus special guest DEAN OWENS: At Stereo JOHNNY CAMPBELL: At New Hellfire Club, Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £13 Glasgow. A fast, ruthless, uncompromising Triple UK Americana Awards Winners, Danny sound which lends it's influences from far and and the Champions of the World, are bringing wide. The material will embrace traditional their breathless brand of folk, rock and soul to music and sometimes frantic Bluegrass style Stereo in Glasgow on September 8. This picking with self penned songs of protest and infectiously joyous band bring crowds to their debauchery. feet from the start of their gigs. Great songs, www.facebook.com/johnnycampbellmusic musicianship and a brilliant rapport with audiences are the hallmarks of this band with a 10 SEPTEMBER collection of feel good songs that also embrace country and Americana. This year, they won the Three’s A Crowd Productions presents UK album of the year award with What Kind of CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Mitchell Theatre, Love, the UK Artist of the Year title and UK Song Glasgow. The long awaited one-woman show of the Year, Clear Water at the UK Americana featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. awards. They are clearly one of the best and ‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to wow most thrilling bands around at the moment so audiences up and down the country. Through this is going to be a memorable gig. Special her soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the guest on the night is Deans Owens whose most show will feature Christina’s greatest ‘fan recent album Into The Fire has won the Scot favourites,’ along with new material celebrating many new admirers. Tickets @ http://ticketsthe world’s most iconic vocalists and pop-culture scotland.com/ personalities from yesterday and today. www.fallenangelsclub.com Audiences can expect an exciting selection of

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CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The CCA Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start.

Tickets £13. ahalen Morrison and Eli West are firmly established as one of the most important roots music duos to have emerged on the Americana circuit in recent years.

They count many well-recognised names among their supporters including Chris Wood who included them in his Six Best Folk Acts list in an article for The Times. Their last album (their third) was produced by Tim O’Brien who also nailed his colours to the mast, declared himself a fan and said that the pair “make music the world needs!”

When they originally released their debut album in Europe , it met with instantaneous reaction, Bob Harris inviting them to record a studio session for his BBC Radio 2 show.

They created a huge impact during their first ever UK tour and debut Celtic Connections Festival, and were subsequently invited back to Glasgow for their own headline show at the city’s Mitchell Theatre . They’re back from their base in Seattle with a promise to keep fans happy with a selection of better-known material as well as new songs due to be featured on the next album at the end of 2016. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com www.brookfield-knights.com THE CUT THROAT RAZORS with PARALLEL LIGHTS: At O2 ABC, Glasgow. www.thecutthroatrazors.com 23 SEPTEMBER

Summer, the band have been playing their new material in anticipation of the release.

Corrupt the System boldly carry a sound resembling that of The Big Four, whilst bringing a fresh vibrance and groove to the metal scene. www.facebook.com/CorruptTheSystemOfficial 28 SEPTEMBER BRONSTON with support from DONNIE WILLOW and Mt DOUBT: At Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow. Bronston is an exciting new groovy alt rock four-piece hailing from Edinburgh, formed in August of 2015. With a fresh approach to writing, they are drawing on influences that range from Kendrick Lamar to Muse – pushing the boundaries of alt rock in Scotland. www.bronston.co.uk 29 SEPTEMBER HANNAH SANDERS and BEN SAVAGE “Before The Sun Tour”: At Clydesdale Folk, 145 High St. Biggar, ML12 6DL. Tickets: £8.00 £6.00 (members). Doors: 8.00pm Box Office: Jim on 07495 111550 or George on 01555 811641. The Duo are doing the show around a single vintage microphone, which is a craft heavy, intimate warm experience.

"We would love for people to leave our shows feeling uplifted. We have been told that we are a duo who look and sound classically timeless, yet feel refreshingly unique". Hannah & Ben’s warm distilling of influences from both sides of the big pond produces a refined sound that is decidedly their own. www.hannahsandersfolk.com 1 OCTOBER

DAVE ARCARI with BOB WAYNE: At Balmaha's Braw Weekend Fest, Balmaha, Loch Lomond. 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 and have been showcased via eight internationallyacclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016.

Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my 24 SEPTEMBER skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA: down deep player and a soul man…”

Directed by Tommy Smith the SNJO presents www.davearcari.com ‘The Jazz Legacy of Charles Mingus’ featuring ARILD ANDERSON. At Royal Conservatoire, 4 OCTOBER Glasgow. Great concerts and music from the cream of Scottish Jazz musicians CONNLA: At Kilbarchan (venue tbc). Fiery is www.facebook.com/theSNJO a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the THE TWISTETTES: At The Weavers, music – and performance - of up-and-coming Cumbernauld. Jo and Nicky D'arc make up young band, Connla, it does the job again.

The Twistettes with their dirty, twisted bass They have their sweet moments too, sound, a hit of swinging flare and thumping especially when the spotlight lands on driving drums. They are punk, riot grrrl, real- vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the deal indie with a touch of psychobilly. chance to shine. www.facebook.com/thetwistettes www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.brookfield-knights.com CORRUPT THE SYSTEM (album launch): At Shadow Sound, Glasgow. 'Game Over' was 5 OCTOBER recorded over the last year in Foundry Music Lab, and produced by Sandy Jones, producer BLUE ROSE CODE plus special guests: At of Wet Wet Wet. The band have been St Andrew’s In The Square Glasgow. Tickets delivering engaging and dynamic £14 from 0141 204 5151. Doors 7.30pm, performances across Scotland since 2013, 8pm start. The sparkling Blue Rose Code will supporting artists like Kobra and the Lotus, do the honours and open the 10th Bags of Rock and Tygers of Pan Tang, and anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival in featuring in festivals such as Wildfire. This October. Man behind the music, Ross Wilson THE LOTTERY WINNERS: At Stereo, Glasgow. From the small North West town of Leigh to signing for Warner Brothers, it's been quite a journey for indie-pop four-piece The Lottery Winners. They're the type of band to put an instant smile on your face, spinning a sound that bites with an eighties indie chime and radio-engineered pop.

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: glasgow + surrounding area has rightly won huge praise for live, sell-out performances including joyous sessions for the BBC. Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October. www.glasgowamericana.com 6 OCTOBER NORRIE MCCULLOCH & THE JELLYMAN’S DAUGHTER: At Blackfriars Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £9 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151. Norrie McCulloch is an absorbing songwriter and performer with two brilliant albums to his name: his latest, These Mountain Blues has had the critics swooning and featured on many a radio playlist. The Jellyman’s Daughter is duo, Emily Kelly (vocals, guitar, mandolin) and Graham Coe (vocals, cello), whose debut album with its range of blues, bluegrass and country shades, brought them a wide audience here and overseas as well. This promises to be a memorable evening and will surely highlight the local talent we have right here in Scotland. Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October. www.glasgowamericana.com KIM RICHEY PLUS JOHN ALEXANDER: At The City Halls Recital Rooms Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £14 from 0141 204 5151. Twice-nominated Grammy-nominated singer song, Kim Richey is making a second appearance at the Glasgow Americana Festival with a solo show on one of the Thursday night slots. Recognised and acclaimed as an emotional and sophisticated storyteller, whose songs dip into country, Americana and roots’ fields – and she is comfortable in them all. Kim played a sold out show during the Glasgow Americana Festival in 2008 and it was a tremendous gig, we are pleased to welcome her back. Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October. www.glasgowamericana.com 7 OCTOBER CHIP TAYLOR plus support: At The Classic Grand Glasgow. Tickets £15 from 0141 204 5151. Chip Taylor, rated as one of America’s finest singer/songwriters and masterful performers, is gracing this year’s 10th Anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival with a one-off show. One of the pioneers of the pivotal country-rock movement in the 70s and the man who wrote massive 1960s hits, Wild Thing and Angel Of the Morning. “This is a brilliant opportunity to see and hear a true legend.”

Glasgow Americana takes place between the 5th-9th October at various venues across the city. www.glasgowamericana.com SKINNY LISTER: At Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow.

One of the best live bands in the country is back with their biggest UK headline tour to date taking place in October 2016. Skinny Lister, who have been non-stop performing across Europe and the United States, return with flagon in hand, party spirit in their bellies and only one thing on their mind: fun. www.facebook.com/skinnylister Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic performance from an unparalleled group of highly talented musicians and a guaranteed

treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler fans alike.

Adam Sutherland (Treacherous Orchestra, www.johnnycashroadshow.com Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in a new and exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘. “Nae Plans is 8 OCTOBER a musical project full of spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant concept that puts the JOHNNY LLOYD: At Tenement Trail @ Nice ’N' audience at the centre of an energetic, dynamic, Sleazy, Glasgow. Lloyd will be performing songs electrifying and above all live performance!” from his new EP ‘Dreamland’, which features John Somerville. tracks produced by Hugo White from The www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ Maccabees as well as Jamie T. The EP is out now on Xtra Mile Recordings.

23 OCTOBER www.facebook.com/johnnylloydmusic Regression Sessions presents The Red 9 OCTOBER Light Apocalypse: At SWG3, Glasgow.

Regression Sessions are known for jaw dropping THE STRAY BIRDS plus special guest OTIS production and outside the box partying GIBBS: At The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £14 from experiences. The theme for this season is about 0141 204 5151 and The CCA 0141 352 4900. taking you into the heart of The Red Light Doors 3.30pm, 4pm start. The Stray Birds are Apocalypse, which will feel like the last party on one of the hottest bands on the US roots music earth when the team transform their chosen circuit. Since first taking America by storm in venues into an Apocalypse torn Red Light 2013 they have gone on to win a huge fanbase, District. Of course, at the heart of each event is following triumphant appearances at big an on-point selection of house, techno, disco, festivals around the world such as Celtic DnB and more, all provided by exceptional Connections, Cambridge Folk Festival, MerleFest residents and guests. and Tonder. Glasgow Americana will take place www.facebook.com/RegressionSessions at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October.

25 OCTOBER www.glasgowamericana.com BAD COMPANY - featuring the legendary SAM OUTLAW plus support: At The CCA PAUL RODGERS: At SSE Hydro, Glasgow. Paul Glasgow. Doors 8pm, 8.30pm start. Tickets £14 Rodgers is one of the UK’s most successful from The CCA 0141 352 4900. South artists of all time having sold over 125 million Californian, Sam Outlaw will be the final act at records throughout his career. He’s written an this year’s 10th Anniversary Glasgow Americana array of classic rock anthems including ‘All Right Festival, appearing at the CCA for the Sunday Now’, ‘Feel Like Makin’ Love’ and ‘Can’t Get night. With Ry Cooder a major fan, Sam calls his Enough’ and was the singer that Brian May and music “SoCal Country” and his outstanding Roger Taylor chose to fill in for the late Freddie debut release, Angeleno, with its moody yet Mercury when Queen returned to touring in timeless songs, made it into The Guardian’s Top 2005.

10 country albums list for 2015. Sam played a Special guests Richie Sambora + Orianthi sold-out Glasgow show earlier this year on a (RSO) will open every show along with Steve wave of interest and great reviews – he did not Rodgers or Jasmine Rodgers as the first act. disappoint, we look forward to seeing him www.badcompany.com bringing the curtain down on our 10th www.paulrodgers.com anniversary celebrations. Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city 30 OCTOBER from the 5-9 October. www.glasgowamericana.com OH PEP!: At The Hug And Pint in Glasgow.

Olivia Hally and Pepita Emmerichs met in music 12 OCTOBER secondary school in Melbourne, Australia, drawn together by a shared love of songs with no FREAKWATER: At Broadcast, Glasgow. Gothic boundaries or expectations. The duo, now both Americana legends Freakwater are on tour in 24, have since unveiled three EP’s, but it’s their support of Scheherazade. Released earlier this debut album Stadium Cake, that truly year, Scheherazade, their first album in over a showcases Hally and Emmerichs’ uniquely decade, and debut for Bloodshot Records, has compelling collaboration. Recorded at Echo Lake, earned widespread critical acclaim; highlighting Nova Scotia in February and August of 2015 the sisterly harmonies of Janet Bean and with Canadian producer Daniel Ledwell, Oh Catherine Irwin and songs that reflect a sepiaPep!’s debut LP ‘Stadium Cake’ is a coming of tinted alternative and gothic vision of America, age for the duo.

Freakwater fully deserve their legendary www.thehugandpint.com reputation. www.ohpep.com www.twitter.com/thefreakwater 3 NOVEMBER 18 OCTOBER KIM EDGAR: At Sounds In The Suburbs AUSTIN LUCAS and THE DREAMING (Woodend Bowling Club), Glasgow G13 1QE. SPIRES: At Broadcast, 427 Sauchiehall St, 8pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Glasgow G2 3LG. Ticket: £12 from Ticket Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of Scotland. Doors: 7pm. A double bill of original songs, the album tackles topics including Americana featuring Austin Lucas from child soldiers, the impact of crime and Bloomington Indianna USA, and Oxford's 'The punishment, loss, and love in its many forms.

Dreaming Spires'. “Between The Moon & The ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by Midwest may slot in what looks to outsiders like author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations a narrow gap between Sturgill Simpson’s cosmic with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart choogle and the harder rock of Jason Isbell, but and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... in country terms that’s a canyon -and it belongs underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, to Austin Lucas” Q Magazine.

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GLEADHRAICH: Launch their new EP at their Dundee gig in aid of Home Start Dundee. Titled Definition, its six tracks include The Immigrant's Lament, the tune piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose and play for the Clan Currie Society at Ellis Island, New York, during Send us all your gig dates for last year’s Tartan Week. The four-piece band from Carnoustie hope to make the pipes a more Tayside, Perthshire, accessible instrument to young people by being Fife and Central areas a rock band with pipes up front in order to encourage Scotland’s youth to take forward the . Email them to Carol baton of this piece of Scottish heritage while also carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com allowing our native instrument to have the widespread appeal it deserves with older 7 SEPTEMBER 14 NOVEMBER generations through demonstrating its AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS: At Midstock Festival, versatility.

BRONSTON: At The Bungalow, Paisley. www.facebook.com/Gleadhraich Dalkeith. Latest album Mariette perfectly Bronston is an exciting new groovy alt rock four- captures the band’s musical journey to date; its piece hailing from Edinburgh, formed in August 11 SEPTEMBER twelve songs reflecting a versatility that has of 2015. With a fresh approach to writing, they evolved over the years. Embracing pop and rock are drawing on influences that range from Three’s A Crowd Productions presents as much as it does country and indie folk, its Kendrick Lamar to Muse – pushing the CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Gardyne Theatre, songs blend all of these elements to find their boundaries of alt rock in Scotland.

Dundee. The long awaited one-woman show own place on this record. Playing to a live www.bronston.co.uk featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. audience is where it all comes together for Airport Impressions; the stage being that special ‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to wow 17 NOVEMBER place where the band can express more than the audiences up and down the country. Through her soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the songs could ever tell.

THE TELERMEN: At Stereo, Glasgow, promoting www.airportimpressions.com/gigs/ show will feature Christina’s greatest ‘fan their debut EP, ‘Organic’. The Telermen are an favourites,’ along with new material celebrating up and coming alternative rock band from the world’s most iconic vocalists and pop-culture 8 SEPTEMBER Glasgow, consisting of Dillon Squire, Johnathan personalities from yesterday and today.

Boyd, Antony Becirspahic and Matthew Aitchison. Crail Folk Club presents ..... CINDY & MARK Audiences can expect an exciting selection of The band is quickly on the rise expanding pop, standard & Broadway tunes, sung in LEMAIRE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. The outside of their home town performing at Christina’s own voice as well as in the voices of remarkable guitar playing of Mark Lemaire festivals such as The Great Escape and T in the the great divas themselves. (check out his instrumental version of ‘A whiter Park. www.christinabianco.com shade of pale’) combines with their beautifully www.facebook.com/thetelermen harmonised voices, humour and short stories to 15 SEPTEMBER result in an ‘almost magical’ evening. Mark and 26 NOVEMBER Cindy are touring from California. Crail Folk Club CAHALEN MORRISON and ELI WEST: At offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all 18th SSE Scottish Music Awards: At Old Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. Admired by their tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, Fruitmarket, Glasgow. The annual star-studded peers as much as by those who love great roots beginners and those that just want to come awards ceremony is the main fundraising event along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During music, Cahalen and Eli count many recognised for Nordoff Robbins, Scotland's only Music names among those who sing their praises.

Singers' nights they feature local singers and Therapy charity, which this year celebrates its musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to When The Times invited Chris Wood to name his 20th anniversary. Last year the SSE Scottish Six of The Best Folk Acts, he singled them out make music then just come along and tap your Music Awards raised more than £140,000, which feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. saying they were “passionate, committed, helped facilitate additional music therapists and www.marklemaire.com accomplished, searching and sailing in the sea of music sessions for vulnerable children and adults www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub their own inheritance” throughout Scotland. www.facebook.com/cahalenmorrisoneliwest www.nordoffrobbinsscotland.org.uk AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS: At The Green Room, www.brookfield-knights.com 30 NOVEMBER The Fallen Angels Club presents …..

CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The Admiral Bar Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start.

Tickets £13. They were flown in from their base in Canada for a sold-out headline show at Glasgow’s Tron Theatre during Celtic Connections Festival this year after winning major TV exposure when tracks from the sensational To Build A Fire album were chosen as the backdrop to the recent BBC 2 TV drama based on Iain Banks’ Stonemouth novel. The new album – Sex & Politics – got its official UK launch in January and once again confirmed them as a creative tour de force. “Simply superb – an album that’ll be making more than a few end-of-year “best of” lists,” said AmericananUK, while Acoustic magazine called it “totally glorious” and added: “It’s maybe as fine as music’s likely to get in 2016.” R2 magazine called it “a work of outstanding genius.” Penner has that rare quality – a well-grounded human spirit. In another life he might have been a Shaman. With constant playing companion Jon Wood (a highly respected producer in Canada ) by his side, percussive elements and layered guitar techniques have added rich texture.

Today, the show – and sound – is bigger and brighter, spontaneously grand and fragile at the same time. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland. com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com

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Perth. Latest album Mariette perfectly captures the band’s musical journey to date; its twelve songs reflecting a versatility that has evolved over the years. Embracing pop and rock as much as it does country and indie folk, its songs blend all of these elements to find their own place on this record. Playing to a live audience is where it all comes together for Airport Impressions; the stage being that special place where the band can express more than the songs could ever tell. www.airportimpressions.com/gigs/ 9 SEPTEMBER Perth Music Expo Showcases incl PAWS, CATHOLIC ACTION and MICHAEL CASSIDY: Perth Music Expo is delighted to announce the return of the event. This free event will showcase 12 bands in 3 of the city’s top venues; The Green Room, The Twa Tams and IMAX Playhouse Perth. Perth Music Expo 2016 headliners, announced this week, include some of the most exciting bands in Scotland including Paws, Catholic Action and Michael Cassidy.

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16 SEPTEMBER CAHALEN MORRISON and ELI WEST: At The Tolbooth, Stirling. Admired by their peers as much as by those who love great roots music, Cahalen and Eli count many recognised names among those who sing their praises. When The Times invited Chris Wood to name his Six of The Best Folk Acts, he singled them out saying they were “passionate, committed, accomplished, searching and sailing in the sea of their own inheritance” www.facebook.com/cahalenmorrisoneliwest www.brookfield-knights.com 17 SEPTEMBER Film Hub Scotland presents CineScore Live: Wunder der Schöpfung with live score from Herschel 36 at Dundee Contemporary Arts. Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network CineScore Live tour - a unique season of three spectacular silent films, each accompanied by a specially-commissioned score performed live by some of Scotland’s most talented musicians at venues across the country. http://www.dca.org.uk www.filmhubscotland.com/cinescorelive 18 SEPTEMBER Following the Fleet: DRIFTERS: At The Dreel Halls, Anstruther, 6.45pm. This is a major

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 18: fife + central + perthshire + tayside Scottish tour of John Grierson’s groundbreaking 1929 herring trawler film Drifters with an original vocal score performed live by composer and beatboxer Jason Singh. It's presently touring Scotland’s former major fishing ports from Shetland to Fife. More @ www.anstrutherimprovements.org www.facebook.com/drifterslivescore 22 SEPTEMBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... DAVID FRANCEY plus KIM EDGAR: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. We are delighted to have been able to re-schedule David Francey from last year after he had to cancel due to illness.

Another in our increasingly long line of guests from Canada (well sort of – originally from Ayrshire). A singer and storyteller with wry humour and astute observations alongside an openhearted singing style. Regulars will be familiar with his song ‘Torn Screen Door’. At no extra charge (!) we also welcome Edinburgh’s Kim Edgar who is promoting her third solo album on a short Scottish tour. Guitarist and piano player Kim is also a member of the celebrated band Cara. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians.

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1 OCTOBER DAVE ARCARI with BOB WAYNE: At Balmaha's Braw Weekend Fest, Balmaha, Loch Lomond. 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 and have been showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016.

Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good.

That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” www.davearcari.com CONNLA: At The Byre Theatre, St Andrews.

Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have their sweet moments too, especially when the spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the chance to shine. www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.brookfield-knights.com 6 OCTOBER

CONNLA: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy.

Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – 24 SEPTEMBER and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have THE ENGLISH BEAT: At The Windsor, Fife. The their sweet moments too, especially when the English Beat - starring original songwriter and spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and lead-singer of The Beat, Dave Wakeling. The she gets the chance to shine. singer, songwriter and guitarist behind the www.facebook.com/Connlamusic biggest 1980's 2-Tone band, The Beat, known in www.brookfield-knights.com the US as The English Beat, Dave Wakeling is the consummate showman, touring the world Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Rothes Halls, with an all-star line-up performing the hits of Glenrothes. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive The Beat, General Public and a host of new and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding songs. celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ http://englishbeat.net Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from 29 SEPTEMBER the first note, delivering an inspired set of cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic NAE PLANS: At Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club. pace. A dynamic performance from an Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The unparalleled group of highly talented musicians Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers (Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) and die hard Cash fans alike. join forces in a new and exciting project called www.johnnycashroadshow.com ‘Nae Plans‘. “Nae Plans is a musical project full of spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant 9 OCTOBER concept that puts the audience at the centre of an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all KIM EDGAR: At Crianlarich Village Hall, live performance!” - John Somerville.

Perthshire FK20 8QN. 7pm. Kim’s touring her www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album 30 SEPTEMBER tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its BRONSTON: At The Green Room, Perth. many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song Bronston is an exciting new groovy alt rock four- inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and piece hailing from Edinburgh, formed in August collaborations with award-winning songwriter of 2015. With a fresh approach to writing, they Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great are drawing on influences that range from writer... underappreciated in many ways” Kendrick Lamar to Muse – pushing the Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ boundaries of alt rock in Scotland. www.kimedgar.com/gigs www.bronston.co.uk Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Perth Concert 'Stand By Me.. The Story of Ben E King and Hall. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and The Drifters': At Alhambra Theatre, ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding Dunfermline. This fast moving show features celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ some of Ben E King & The Drifters most well Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is known hits. Stand by Me is the phenomenal gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from musical revue of a group that helped to define the first note, delivering an inspired set of Atlantic Records, inspired early rock and roll and cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic were forerunners to both the black music pace. A dynamic performance from an

unparalleled group of highly talented musicians and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash fans alike. www.johnnycashroadshow.com 12 OCTOBER JENNY STURGEON: At Dunfermline Folk Club.

Jenny is a singer-songwriter from north east Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her interest in traditional folk song combined with the enjoyment of creating fresh new compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work.

In addition to recording her new album 'From the skein', Jenny is involved in several projects including working as a music workshop facilitator in primary schools www.jennysturgeonmusic.com KIM EDGAR: At St. James’ Church Hall, Falkirk FK2 7AZ. 7pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 13 OCTOBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 22 OCTOBER KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses Tour: At Tolbooth Stirling. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a new album If Wishes Were Horses out now & 2016 tour http://krisdrever.com/ 27 OCTOBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... MAIREARAD GREEN & ANNA MASSIE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. Two of Scotland’s most revered multiinstrumentalists, Mairearad Green (accordion and bagpipes) and Anna Massie (guitar, banjo, fiddle) are a truly captivating duo, providing a highly energetic performance with an instantly warm and friendly stage presence. The Poozies and Blazing Fiddles are amongst the various bands of which they are members. ‘You guys were killing it….amazing playing’ K T Tunstall. A huge hit at Glenfarg’s 2014 Folk Feast. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.mairearadandanna.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 2 NOVEMBER

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24 NOVEMBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... EWAN MCLENNAN: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7.

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

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9 SEPTEMBER MARK MORRISS + MY WINEHOUSE + SONIC STATE: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm. Love Indie music? Get yourself along to The Lemon Tree for Mark Morriss + My Winehouse + Sonic State. My Winehouse is the original and UK no.1 Amy Winehouse tribute with full endorsement from the Winehouse family. Tickets £14.85 from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Three’s A Crowd Productions presents CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen. The long awaited one-woman show featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco.

‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to wow audiences up and down the country. Through her soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the show will feature Christina’s greatest ‘fan favourites,’ along with new material celebrating the world’s most iconic vocalists and pop-culture personalities from yesterday and today.

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Tickets £10/Lemon Tree Late Pass £20 (includes all 3 Lemon Tree Late gigs)/Festival Pass £90 (all 7 headline concerts) from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 25 SEPTEMBER RICK REDBEARD: At Acoustic Stage at Aberdeen Maritime Museum, 11am. Enjoy a relaxed, intimate Brunch Session from local altfolk musician Rick Redbeard, at the Acoustic Stage at Aberdeen Maritime Museum as part of True North Fringe. This event begins at 11am and tickets are not required. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Brew North Sessions with LIZABETT RUSSO, DANIEL MUTCH, COLIN CLYNE, ROBBIE FLANAGAN, CRAIG DAVIDSON, LEANNE SMITH and JENNY STURGEON: Brew North Sessions, one of the True North Fringe events, is a specially curated series of gigs taking place in seven city centre bars. The bar crawl will be led

by True North crew and will begin at Brewdog Castlegate before going on to Blackfriars, Illicit Still, The Stag, McGinty’s, Brewdog Flagship and 6D North. This events begins at noon in Brewdog Castlegate. It is free to attend and tickets are not required.. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com BELLA & THE BEAR and LIZABETT RUSSO: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, 2-4pm. Designed especially for youngsters aged 9-12, True North: My First Gig will feature musical duo Bella & the Bear and songwriter Lizabett Russo. Children can drop their parents off in the grown-ups crèche downstairs at this True North Fringe event, then head up to the first level for a full, independent festival experience with facepainting and food.

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In addition to recording her new album 'From the PEEWEE MOORE: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. skein', Jenny is involved in several projects Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / £8 adv. As an including working as a music workshop facilitator award winning and highly acclaimed Outlaw in primary schools Country Singer/Songwriter Peewee Moore www.jennysturgeonmusic.com tours around on an average or 45,000 miles a year doing an endless string of one night stands 2 DECEMBER at honky tonks, dance halls, festivals, and theaters. With the gift of raw talent, and Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. CAM showmanship Peewee has been fortunate PENNER & JON WOOD: At The Blue Lamp, enough to be able to share the stage with Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / £8 adv. several of his hero's, as well as some of outlaw We are very happy to announce the return of the country, americana, and rockabilly's most well brilliant CAM PENNER & JON WOOD to known, and recieved acts such as Kris Aberdeen ! Get your tickets early, this was a Kristofferson, Billy Joe Shaver, David Allen Coe, very busy night the last time they played! The Ralph Stanley, Dwight Yoakam, Charlie Daniels, music he plays - and energy generated - has Dicky Betts, Cowboy Jack Clement, Steve Earle, won him many friends, fans and admirers. The Red Simpson, Shooter Jennings, Junior Brown, mesmerising live show is bigger - and brighter Chris Knight, Todd Snyder, Wanda Jackson, The than before, spontaneously grand and fragile at Blasters, Southern Culture On The Skids, and the same time. Percussive elements and layered countless others. guitar techniques have added rich texture. Cam www.AlmostBluePromotions.com hails from a Mennonite community in Southern Manitoba, where his parents, town rebels, ran an 7 OCTOBER illegal roadhouse and his grandfather, a bootlegger, was a much-loved character in the JENNY STURGEON: At Lumsden Village Hall. rural community. Growing up against that Jenny is a singer-songwriter from north east background, he found an appreciation for Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her common people's stories. Since stepping out interest in traditional folk song combined with aged 18, he has experienced more raw humanity the enjoyment of creating fresh new than most would encounter in a lifetime. He compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics spent thirteen years dedicated to helping the comes from folklore, historical events and homeless and destitute in Chicago’s soup personal experience, and as a biologist her kitchens and shelters and when each shift was enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. over, would spend endless hours writing and In addition to recording her new album 'From the playing his guitar while exorcising his emotions skein', Jenny is involved in several projects through music. including working as a music workshop facilitator www.AlmostBluePromotions.com in primary schools www.jennysturgeonmusic.com 16 OCTOBER

Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. THE STRAY BIRDS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen.

Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £15 / £12.50 adv. The Stray Birds have been flying high since the 2012 release of their critically acclaimed self-titled Running Up That Hill – A Celebration of the album. Two years, hundreds of gigs, and work of Kate Bush with EMMA POLLOCK: At thousands of highway miles later, the genreHis Majesty’s Theatre, doors 7pm. Just the ticket melding acoustic trio made its Yep Roc Records for Kate Bush fans. Curated and led by former debut with Best Medicine. The band – multiThe Delgados member Emma Pollock, this event instrumentalists and vocalists Maya de Vitry, will see a host of songwriting talent gather to Oliver Craven, and Charlie Muench – hails from pay tribute to one of the most influential artists Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All three are classicallyof our time. Tickets £25/His Majesty’s Theatre trained musicians who’ve been making music of Pass £60 (includes all 3 HMT headline concerts)/ all kinds since childhood (before they Festival Pass £90 (all 7 headline concerts) reconnected through the local music scene, de www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Vitry and Muench first met in middle school orchestra); however, they were also all raised HONEYBLOOD with support from BOSSY with a steady diet of music ranging from LOVE: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North pioneers like The Carter Family and Bill Monroe & Street, Aberdeen, 9.30pm. Scottish two-piece His Blue Grass Boys to the joyous invention of Honeyblood has supported Catfish and the The Beatles and The Band, to the Bottlemen, Belle and Sebastian and the Foo groundbreaking artistry of Jimi Hendrix.

Fighters at Murrayfield Stadium in 2005. Now www.AlmostBluePromotions.com they will play a Lemon Tree Late gig as part of True North, with support from RnB/pop duo 23 OCTOBER Bossy Love. Tickets £10//Lemon Tree Late Pass £20 (includes all 3 Lemon Tree Late gigs)/ KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses Festival Pass £90 (all 7 headline concerts) from Tour: At Woodend Barn, Banchory. Kris Drever 01224 641122 or celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo www.aberdeenperformingarts.com artist and songwriter with a new album If Wishes

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8 SEPTEMBER JOHNNY CAMPBELL: At Market Bar, Inverness.

A fast, ruthless, uncompromising sound which lends it's influences from far and wide. The material will embrace traditional music and sometimes frantic Bluegrass style picking with self penned songs of protest and debauchery. www.facebook.com/johnnycampbellmusic 10 SEPTEMBER Following the Fleet: DRIFTERS: At Timespan Museum & Art Gallery, Helmsdale, Sutherland at 7.30pm. 01431 821327. This is a major Scottish tour of John Grierson’s groundbreaking 1929 herring trawler film Drifters with an original vocal score performed live by composer and beatboxer Jason Singh. It's presently touring Scotland’s former major fishing ports from Shetland to Fife.

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 24: highlands + west coast + argyll that promises to be an exhilarating cinematic experience. More @ enquiries@timespan.org.uk www.facebook.com/drifterslivescore 11 SEPTEMBER Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Eden Court, Inverness. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic performance from an unparalleled group of highly talented musicians and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash fans alike. www.johnnycashroadshow.com

Jenny is a singer-songwriter from north east Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her interest in traditional folk song combined with the enjoyment of creating fresh new compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work.

In addition to recording her new album 'From the skein', Jenny is involved in several projects including working as a music workshop facilitator in primary schools www.jennysturgeonmusic.com

NAE PLANS: At The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool.

Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland (Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in a new and exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘. “Nae Plans is a musical project full of spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant 17-18 SEPTEMBER concept that puts the audience at the centre of an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all NAE PLANS: At Plockton High School. Pianist/ live performance!” - John Somerville. vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The Moon, Man’s www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland (Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in 24 SEPTEMBER a new and exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘.

“Nae Plans is a musical project full of JENNY STURGEON: At Tarland Hall - ceilidh spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant collective (workshop). Jenny is a singerconcept that puts the audience at the centre of songwriter from north east Scotland. Her passion an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all for music lies in her interest in traditional folk live performance!” - John Somerville. song combined with the enjoyment of creating www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ fresh new compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and 23 SEPTEMBER personal experience, and as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work.

JENNY STURGEON: At Tarland MacRobert Hall. In addition to recording her new album 'From the

skein', Jenny is involved in several projects including working as a music workshop facilitator in primary schools www.jennysturgeonmusic.com 28 SEPTEMBER 'Stand By Me.. The Story of Ben E King and The Drifters': At Eden Court, Inverness. This fast moving show features some of Ben E King & The Drifters most well known hits. Stand by Me is the phenomenal musical revue of a group that helped to define Atlantic Records, inspired early rock and roll and were forerunners to both the black music movement in 1950’s America and early Motown.

6 OCTOBER NAE PLANS: At Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland (Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in a new and exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘. “Nae Plans is a musical project full of spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant concept that puts the audience at the centre of an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all live performance!” - John Somerville. www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ KIM EDGAR: At Plockton Village Hall IV52 8TG. 7pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms.

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KIM EDGAR: At The Leven Centre, Kinlochleven www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic PH50 4QH. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new 9 SEPTEMBER album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact ADAM BULLEY and CHAS MACKENZIE: At The Red Roof Gallery, Glendale, Isle of Skye. of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its 8pm Tickets £12 cash on the night ring to many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song reserve tickets on 01470 511766. Adam and inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and Chas are one of the most highly rated guitar collaborations with award-winning songwriter duo’s in the country who, in their live show, Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great deliver a fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic writer... underappreciated in many ways” music styles. Weaving effortlessly between Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop, their www.kimedgar.com/gigs performances are sure to capture the imagination. Having won a coveted “Danny Kyle” 8 OCTOBER Award at Celtic Connections, the duo have gone on to dazzle audiences ever since.

KIM EDGAR with MAIRI CAMPBELL: At www.adambulleychasmackenzie.com Benderloch Victory Hall, Argyll PA37 1RZ. www.redroofskye.co.uk 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including 10 SEPTEMBER child soldiers, the impact of crime and ADAM BULLEY and CHAS MACKENZIE: At punishment, loss, and love in its many forms.

The Old Inn, Carbost, isle of Skye. 9.30pm Free ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by Entry. Adam and Chas are one of the most author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations highly rated guitar duo’s in the country who, in with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart their live show, deliver a fiery, energy fuelled and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... array of acoustic music styles. Weaving underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ and Pop, their performances are sure to capture www.kimedgar.com/gigs the imagination. Having won a coveted “Danny Kyle” Award at Celtic Connections, the duo have 13-14 OCTOBER gone on to dazzle audiences ever since.

NAE PLANS: In Inverness - Daytime Nae Plans www.adambulleychasmackenzie.com Workshop at Fèis a’Bhaile (Thu and Fri) and Nae www.theoldinnskye.co.uk Plans Performance (Fri) at Fèis a’Bhaile 25th 11 SEPTEMBER Aniversary Concert, One Touch Theatre, Eden Court Theatre, Inverness. Pianist/vocalist ADAM BULLEY and CHAS MACKENZIE: At Hamish Napier (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) Elgol Village Hall, Isle of Skye. 2pm £10 on door and fiddler Adam Sutherland (Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in T. 01471 866331. Adam and Chas are one of the most highly rated guitar duo’s in the country a new and exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘. who, in their live show, deliver a fiery, energy “Nae Plans is a musical project full of fuelled array of acoustic music styles. Weaving spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk concept that puts the audience at the centre of an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all and Pop, their performances are sure to capture the imagination. Having won a coveted “Danny live performance!” - John Somerville.

Kyle” Award at Celtic Connections, the duo have www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ gone on to dazzle audiences ever since. www.adambulleychasmackenzie.com 5 NOVEMBER www.theoldinnskye.co.uk GLEADHRAICH: At Hootananny Inverness, 7 OCTOBER touring their new EP. Titled Definition, its six tracks include The Immigrant's Lament, the tune piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose HANNAH SANDERS and BEN SAVAGE “Before The Sun Tour”: At Red Roof Cafe and and play for the Clan Currie Society at Ellis Gallery, Holmisdale, Glendale, Skye IV55 8WS. Island, New York, during last year’s Tartan Tickets: £12.00 on door Doors: 8pm. Box Office: Week. The four-piece band from Carnoustie 01470 511766. The Duo are doing the show hope to make the pipes a more accessible around a single vintage microphone, which is a instrument to young people by being a rock craft heavy, intimate warm experience. "We band with pipes up front in order to encourage would love for people to leave our shows feeling Scotland’s youth to take forward the baton of this piece of Scottish heritage while also allowing uplifted. We have been told that we are a duo who look and sound classically timeless, yet feel our native instrument to have the widespread refreshingly unique". Hannah & Ben’s warm appeal it deserves with older generations distilling of influences from both sides of the big through demonstrating its versatility. pond produces a refined sound that is decidedly www.facebook.com/Gleadhraich their own. www.hannahsandersfolk.com

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3 NOVEMBER KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses Tour: At King St Halls, Orkney. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a new album If Wishes Were Horses out now & 2016 tour

http://krisdrever.com/ 6 NOVEMBER KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses Tour: At Bixter Hall, Shetland. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a new album If Wishes Were Horses out now & 2016 tour http://krisdrever.com/

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Send us all your gig dates for Dumfriesshire, South West and Cumbria areas Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 10 SEPTEMBER Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic performance from an unparalleled group of highly talented musicians and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash fans alike. www.johnnycashroadshow.com 23 SEPTEMBER KIM EDGAR: At Glentrool Community Hall, The Old School DG8 6SY. 8pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer...underappreciated in many ways” Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 24 SEPTEMBER MIKE ZITO and ALBERT CASTIGLIA: At Gretna Social & Athletic Club, Dominion Road, Gretna, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland DG16 5AP - for Lockerbie Jazz Festival. Great news for blues-rock fans, live music lovers and aspiring musicians in and around Dumfries & Galloway with Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia; acclaimed American singers, songwriters, guitarists driven and infused by the Blues come to Gretna!

Words alone cannot convey the special sound that these two create together and the only way to truly experience this is by seeing them live.

Advance tickets are £18.00 + bf and can be purchased by calling 01387 253 383 or at www.ticketweb.co.uk https://twitter.com/zitorox https://twitter.com/AlbertCastiglia 9 OCTOBER CONNLA: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young band,

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of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer...underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs THE ENGLISH BEAT: At Volunteer Hall, Galashiels. The English Beat - starring original songwriter and lead-singer of The Beat, Dave Wakeling. The singer, songwriter and guitarist behind the biggest 1980's 2-Tone band, The Beat, known in the US as The English Beat, Dave Wakeling is the consummate showman, touring the world with an all-star line-up performing the hits of The Beat, General Public and a host of new songs. http://englishbeat.net

www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 15 OCTOBER SUNJAY: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 18 OCTOBER ALASTAIR SAVAGE: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 28 OCTOBER

THE BEVVY SISTERS: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 TANNARA: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on KIM EDGAR: At Carlops Village Hall, Borders.

Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts EH26 9NF. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album website or call 01890 750099. begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call www.eyemouthhippodrome.org ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring 01890 750099. collection of original songs, the album tackles www.eyemouthhippodrome.org topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many 6 NOVEMBER 17 SEPTEMBER forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations KIM EDGAR: At Reston Village Hall, Ladeside, IAIN THOMSON and MARC DUFF: At The Berwickshire TD14 5JW. 7pm. Kim’s touring her with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer...

Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at inspiring collection of original songs, the album underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ 750099. of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its www.kimedgar.com/gigs www.eyemouthhippodrome.org many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and 7 OCTOBER 18 SEPTEMBER collaborations with award-winning songwriter CONNLA: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Fiery is Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great THE BLUESWATER present ….. BLUES!: At St writer... underappreciated in many ways” a term that’s frequently used to describe great Boswells Village Hall, Jenny Moore's Road, TD6 Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ Irish trad and when applied to the music – and 0AL. Doors open at 7.15pm, bring your own www.kimedgar.com/gigs performance - of up-and-coming young band, refreshments. The Blueswater is a young awardConnla, it does the job again. They have their winning, Edinburgh-based band that tours 19 NOVEMBER sweet moments too, especially when the internationally. Influenced by gritty, old-school spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and rhythm and blues they blend the Chicago sound BANGALORE DREAMS -JYOTSNA SRIKANTH she gets the chance to shine. of Chess records with the earthy, droning TRIO: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, www.facebook.com/Connlamusic grooves of Mississippi to create a style that is Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts www.brookfield-knights.com truly unique. Thick guitar riffs and frenzied begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call harmonica solos are built around driving rhythms 01890 750099.

8 OCTOBER to create raucous, high-energy performances. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org They are priced £12, or £10 for concessions.

CONNLA: At St Cuthbert’s House, Seahouses. www.facebook.com/TheBlueswater Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe 20 NOVEMBER 30 SEPTEMBER

EUAN STEVENSON and KONRAD WISNIEWSKI: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 25 SEPTEMBER

great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have their sweet moments too, especially when the spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the chance to shine. www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.brookfield-knights.com

11 OCTOBER KIM EDGAR: At Traquair Village Hall, Innerleithen EH44 6PL. 7pm. Kim’s touring her ANDY IRVINE: At The Hippodrome, Harbour new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All inspiring collection of original songs, the album concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact or call 01890 750099.

CHRIS WOOD: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 26 NOVEMBER LOUIS DURRA TRIO: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org

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SEPTEMBER Bathgate Music Festival Bathgate 1-4 September

Dundee Celt Fest returns for a second year with including the popular annual community event an exciting line up of artists. Bringing Celtic rock Culture Day Forres. The Festival will open with a and folk music to the heart of Dundee. stunning concert from award-winning Gaelic singer, Julie Fowlis. www.facebook.com/dundeeceltfest www.findhornbayfestival.com

Linlithgow Folk Festival

The programme features a range of musical styles, profiles local music making, involve people of all ages, promotes a high quality professional programme and provides music education opportunities for young people. The programme has several main strands: Party in the Park’ Regal Community Theatre Concert Programme, Schools programme, Live n Local, Community programme and Live @ the Steelyard www.facebook.com/BathgateMusicFestival

Lindisfarne Festival Holy Island 2-4 September Lindisfarne 2016 promises to be as exciting and spectacular as the inaugural year. The first year saw the music, arts and camping festival achieve national acclaim and was shortlisted for 3 national awards including being a finalist as “Best New Festival in the UK”. With the spectacular backdrop of Holy Island and North Northumberland Coast , the Lindisfarne festival is conveniently located off the A1 and around 6 miles from Berwick upon Tweed. The festival has an eclectic range of music and arts with 2015 saw music from the likes of Public Service Broadcasting, Reverend and the Makers, Craig Charles, The Skints, DJ Yoda and Nadine Shah play in the breath-taking scenery. A brilliant weekend away 2016’s festival will be everything a small independent festival should be. www.lindisfarnefestival.com

Linlithgow 7-11 September First staged in 1999, the Festival is firmly established on the traditional music scene and all the mainstay events will take place again. These include the musical cruise on the canal, the family ceilidh at the Vennel, the Hub at the Masonic Hall, the Bluegrass concert and Gospel session and the outdoor Nora Devine Stage at the Cross.

THE OUTSIDE TRACK - will make a hotly anticipated return to Linlithgow on 10 September when they headline the 18th annual festival. www.linlithgowfolk.com

Live @ Troon Ayrshire 8-11 September 2016 is a massive year for Troon as it becomes the focus of the golfing world during the summer with the return of The Open Championship to Royal Troon and as a result it's likely to be a busier year than ever for the volunteers of Live@Troon. The line up is now taking full shape for the core events and tickets are on sale for most online already. www.liveattroon.com

Best of the West Festival Inveraray 10-11 September

Best of the West Festival an 'end of season' showcase held annually in the grounds of InverBlas Festival aray Castle in Argyll. This family weekend inHighlands cludes two days of music and song with perform2-10 September ances in both English and Gaelic. The festival has The Blas festival aims to play a role in celebrat- a strong focus on local young talent as well as ing the culture of traditional music and Gaelic in the best of the established performers. As well as a great line-up of music, food and drink it's the Highlands of Scotland. Blas will do this in part by creating the opportunities for young mu- also important to us to provide a wide range of activities for all ages. sicians to play and learn with leading artists in traditional music and Gaelic. Blas will also widen the opportunities for communities to experience www.bowfest.co.uk and enjoy live music and Gaelic performances which support their culture.

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Midstock Festival Dalkeith 3 September

Colonsay Folk Festival 15-18 September Ceòl Cholasa is held the third weekend of September each year and features internationally acclaimed artists from Scotland and beyond..

http://ceolcholasa.co.uk/ Just when you think festival season is over, there’s still another cracker to be enjoyed before the nights draw in. The line up will offer a variety Findhorn Bay Festival of musical tastes designed to cater for the wide Findhorn demographic expected at the festival, which wel21-26 September comes everyone aged 0-90.Tickets on sale soon @ www.midstockfestival.com Morayshire will play host to a range of arts and culture events showcasing artists of local, nawww.midstockfestival.com tional and international renown during Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. The biennial Findhorn Bay Festival is a spectacular Dundee Celt Fest six-day celebration taking place in the heart of Dundee Moray and includes a vibrant mix of theatre, mu3 September sic, dance and visual art as well as FREE events

True North Aberdeen 22-25 September Iconic soulstress and Brit Award-nominee Laura Mvula will head the line-up for this year’s True North festival, Aberdeen Performing Arts is delighted to announce. The singer-songwriter takes top billing for the festival, now in its second year and with an expanded programme over four days. True North – Aberdeen’s festival of music and song – will take place in venues around the city and in outdoor locations from September 22 – 25. The festival is inspired by the fantastic heritage of singer-songwriters in the North-east, and features a line-up of iconic musicians and emerging talent.

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

Loopallu Ullapool 30 September - 1 October Ten years young, Loopallu...On paper they said it wouldn’t work, a festival in late September in a remote village on the West Coast of Scotland 60 miles from the nearest town, but that was ten years ago. 2015 see’s our friendly, small (but we thank perfectly formed) festival enter it’s eleventh year. Another year of fun regardless of what the weather has to say about it. Another year making new friends, and catching up with old ones. www.loopallu.co.uk

OCTOBER Balmaha’s Braw Weekend Balmaha, Loch Lomond 1 October Balmaha’s Braw Weekend is back bigger and better for 2016. A weekend of food, drink, music and entertainment takes place on the banks of Loch Lomond, on land behind The Oak Tree Inn. The Oak Tree Inn are once again staging this event, which is sponsored by Glengoyne Distillery. Saturday and Sunday (1st & 2nd October) from 11am-5pm expect lots of family fun, food, drink, music and entertainment. Entry is free with live music from local bands and singers.

Saturday night will feature live music from four top Scottish acts:Have Mercy Las Vegas, Dave

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Strugglefest Glasgow 1 October All day DIY Punk Fest from 2-10pm at Audio Glasgow with Dowsing, Ratboys, Losing Sleep, Anna’s Anchor, Jutland Songs, Flakes, Benjamin Blue + 4 more bands to be confirmed! See ..... www.facebook.com/events/144214369337774/ www.facebook.com/struggletownrecords

Glasgow Americana Glasgow 5-9 October

Feis na Mara

the history and culture of Perthshire in the heart of Scotland and showcases the beautiful scenMallaig ery. The concerts are staged in a variety of won7th - 9th October derful venues from prestigious theatres to historic castles to an Iron Age crannog on Loch An exciting array of award-winning talent at this Tay, to atmospheric Dunkeld Cathedral. years Fèis na Mara festival in Mallaig. What better way to start your October break than to hit www.perthshireamber.com the stunning little town of Mallaig for a weekend of glorious Scottish music? This year’s line-up Fiddle 2016 includes Dàimh, Niteworks, The Scott Wood Band, The Federation of the Disco Pimp, The Edinburgh League of Highland Gentlemen and The Mischa 18-20 November MacPherson Trio, with sessions, ceilidhs and parties around every corner! Mallaig is truly on a One of Scotland's biggest traditional music festiroll this year, with the opening of the beautiful vals, promoting & sustaining traditional fiddle new crannog and bakery, the impressive refurmusic since 1996. A weekend packed full of bishment of the iconic West Highland Hotel, and great music! Over the weekend there are conthe Scottish Hospitality Awards’ ‘North Restaucerts, ceilidhs, recitals, workshops, talks, open rant of the Year’ going to Mallaig’s Cornerstone stage, festival clubs, sessions, stalls, free Restaurant. All this, and the might of this year’s events.... and lots, lots more! The Fiddle Festival line-up in a limited capacity village hall suggest committee are now working hard towards Fiddle these tickets won’t be around for long!

2016. The dates are out now but keep an eye on our Facebook page and join our mailing list to be www.feis-na-mara.com the first to hear what artists are playing at this years festival.

The sparkling Blue Rose Code will do the honours and open the 10th anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival in October. On Wednesday 5 Doricana Fest October in St Andrew’s in the Square' Man behind the music, Ross Wilson has rightly won Stonehaven huge praise for live, sell-out performances in8 October cluding joyous sessions for the BBC. One day music festival based in the NE of Scotwww.glasgowamericana.com land showcasing the countries finest Americana / Roots / Country and Acoustic acts. Stonehaven is tuning up for a boot scooting new 100 Bands On The Border Americana music festival aimed at visitors and Galashiels locals alike.The one day (family) festival will fea7-9 October ture 6 Scottish bands with Americana roots including The Holy Ghosts (Edinburgh), Colin Galashiels welcomes back 100 Bands on the Clyne (Stonehaven), Daniel Meade (Glasgow), Border on the 7th, 8th and 9th October 2016!

The New Madrids (Perth), Mikey Maclennan (The The Best Bands will be back again along with Carloways, Bridge of Earn) and The Malpaso some special new additions We look forward to Gang (Aberdeen). welcoming back our supporters from last year that had such a great time and gave us such www.facebook.com/DoricanaFest wonderful reviews. And can't wait to introduce a whole load of new guests to the festival from the The Spree local community as well as from further afield.

For those travelling to us from our Scottish citPaisley ies, why not take the celebrated Borders Rail14-22 October way. A 50min world class scenic journey from Edinburgh through the winding valleys of the The Spree is Paisley's national festival of music, Southern Uplands. Come and join us for a wee comedy and much more, taking place as part of taster day trip or for an entire weekend of fun. the town's bid for UK City of Culture 2021. Now We promise top quality live music, a high energy in its fifth year, the 2016 edition will take place festival atmosphere but with the cosiness and from 14 to 22 October at various venues in the character of a wee Borders town. town, including a specially-erected Spiegeltent in the town centre. Headliners include Admiral Falwww.100bands.co.uk low, a unique collaboration between Justin Currie and the RSNO, Roddy Woomble and Band, Donnie Munro, and a double bill of Treacherous Ullapool Guitar Festival Orchestra and Skerryvore, plus comedy from Ullapool Daniel Sloss and Craig Hill. For tickets and more 7-9 October info, see So why is the UGF so special? Perhaps it’s the mix of music old and new, of electric and acoustic, of steel and nylon, of seasoned performers and those, like the students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, just starting out on their careers. Perhaps it’s the location on Loch Broom and the drive up through some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery. Perhaps it’s the informal air of the whole weekend: there’s no “us and them”, no VIP area. Everyone mingles, and you’re likely to find yourself sitting beside a guitar legend in the Festival Club – or even jamming with them on one of the trade stands. www.ullapoolguitarfestival.com

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The Dougie MacLean Festival Perthshire 3-6 November The Perthshire Amber Festival brings together many musicians and entertainers from different parts of the world who have been involved with Dougie MacLean over the years. This unique festival shares Dougie’s inspiring music, celebrates

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DECEMBER Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Edinburgh 30 December - 1 January 2017 Three days of spectacular events, incredible bands and amazing crowds from every corner of the globe. See Shetland Vikings bearing firelit torches, hear beautiful choral singing in St Giles' Cathedral, enjoy birling to traditional Scottish music in the Old Town, and watch top stars and incredible fireworks from Princes Street Gardens. Edinburgh's Hogmanay shows the world how to party! www.edinburghshogmanay.org

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

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