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gig dates from 29 SEPTEMBER

Lewis & Leigh (pictured) play Glasgow's Glad Cafe on 10 October as part of the city's Glasgow Americana extravaganza

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Cuirm @ Celtic: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. An evening with MAIRI SMITH and friends including JULIE FOWLIS and CALUM ALEX MACMILLAN. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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Glasgow area mid west coast

Hebridean Celtic Festival: 11.50pm on BBC ALBA. Performances from COLIN MACLEOD and ANDERSON MCGINTY WEBSTER WARD and FISHER. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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Dundee Perth Fife Stirling Falkirk

Hebridean Celtic Festival: 9.20pm on BBC ALBA. Performances from COLIN MACLEOD and ANDERSON MCGINTY WEBSTER WARD and FISHER. www.bbcalba.co.uk Seirm: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Mary Ann Kennedy presents music from the 2015 Celtic Connections music festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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Aberdeen + North East

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

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Seirm: 8.50pm on BBC ALBA. Mary Ann Kennedy presents music from the 2015 Celtic Connections music festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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4 OCTOBER Ceol Country: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Evelyn Coull introduces more from the Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music Festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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Ayrshire Dumfriesshire South West

Hebridean Celtic Festival: 11.50pm on BBC ALBA. Performances from COLIN MACLEOD and ANDERSON MCGINTY WEBSTER WARD and FISHER. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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Blas: 8.30pm on BBC ALBA. CHERISH THE LADIES in concert at Eden Court, Inverness. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 29 SEPTEMBER International Guitar Night with LULO REINHARDT, MIKE DAWES, ANDRE KRENGEL and BRIAN GORE: At Grassmarket Centre, Edinburgh 07968 131737. 15 years ago IGN founder, Californian Brian Gore, decided to create an annual tour featuring three or four world-class guitarists. This year's UK tour features: Lulo Reinhardt (Germany), great-nephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt, is one of the foremost instrumental voices in modern Gypsy music. Mike Dawes (England) has renowned international musicians including Steve Vai, Gotye and James Valentine (Maroon 5) praising his prowess.

Andre Krengel (Germany) has developed a unique style of playing becoming a leading guitar player in Germany. The German press call him "the traveller between cultures" and "the guitar wizard with magic hands". Brian Gore (USA) Brian has become a member of the community of guitar masters with whom he has toured. Brian writes songs, not 'tunes', fully developed stories told with six steel strings and a passion rarely seen instrumentally or lyrically. The show features solos, duets, trios and ensemble piece. http://internationalguitarnight.com/ www.soundhouse.org.uk BAND SHOWCASE - Playing Time: 8.00pm - 8.40pm.

Music Genre. email gary@gazlong.com for a slot.

Enemies of The State, Playing Time: 10.00pm 10.40pm. Music Genre: alt inde rock. Band Showcase Playing Time: 11.00pm - 11.40pm. Music Genre: email gary@gazlong.com for a slot. Lewie Harrison and Friends, Playing Time: 12.00 2.40am. Music Genre: cover songs and versions.

Whistlebinkies, 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. http://www.whistlebinkies.com/gigs/ 30 SEPTEMBER REECE HIILLIS, Playing Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm.

Music Genre: acoustic singer songwriter. Bruise, Playing Time: 9.30pm - 11.30pm. Music Genre: alt folk rock. Splendid Gentlemen. Whistlebinkies, 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. http://www.whistlebinkies.com/gigs/ 2 OCTOBER

Ceol Country: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Evelyn Coull introduces more from the Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music Festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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Soulsville presents Rhythm Machine: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. £5. Soulsville presents new club night Rhythm Machine at Summerhall. A night centered around the evolution of African drum beats in an electronic age. Playing Tom Tom Heavy Electronic Funk, Synth-laden Nigerian Boogie & Mind------------------------------------------------------------ Bending New Wave Disco, DJ's Francis Dosoo, Andy Danet & Cameron Mason hope to conjure up the vivid experimental energy of a block party in Downtown

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page 3: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian New York in the 1980's. www.summerhall.co.uk 3 OCTOBER MEADOWS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: At Inverleith St Serf's Church, Ferry Road, Edinburgh. EH5 3NP. 7.45pm. £11/£9/£5/£1.

Steve King conductor. Ralph Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 5 in D major, Findlay Spence Perpetuum Mobile (Premiere), Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 5 in Eb major Op82. Tickets at the door and from The Queen's Hall Box Office, Clerk Street, Edinburgh, 0131 668 2019 www.thequeenshall.net www.facebook.com/MeadowsChamberOrchestra 4 OCTOBER

meticulously honing their craft for a number of years, having collaborated and performed with the likes of Rob St. John and Eagleowl and is also the co-founder of the excellent Folklore Tapes. www.summerhall.co.uk 5 OCTOBER Soundhouse at The Traverse presents …..

CHRIS WOOD: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh.

8pm, £10. Singer-songwriter Chris Wood started out as a choirboy and much of his music bears the influence of those years spent with the likes of Bach, Handel, Gibbons and Boyce: he describes the album Handmade Life as “church music with drums.” www.soundhouse.org.uk

6 OCTOBER Pathhead Music Collective presents ….. Jazz Brunch: At Stair Arms Hotel, Pathhead.

Mellow Promotions presents CHARLOTTE http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk/ ERIKSSON with support by DANIEL SCOTT and ROSS ARTHUR: At Voodoo Rooms Braw Gigs & Nothing Ever Happens Here Speakeasy in Edinburgh. Charlotte Eriksson, is a present… LAU NAU + F. AMPISM + TISSØ young heartfelt singer-songwriter originally from LAKE: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. £10. Laura Sweden, also known as The Glass Child by her Naukkarinen, aka Lau Nau who is one of the fans. “My first official show in my favourite city more interesting names in the Finnish music in all the world! It will be an amazing evening of scene – a singer-songwriter, producer and film music, hang, stories and good vibes. I'll play music composer. Her songs are imbued with a both old songs and completely new ones that no cinematic breadth of vision and her one has ever heard before. You can get your idiosyncratic, finely honed soundworld builds on hands on my signed books and CDs, and we can fragile, spectral otherness. With support from F. take weird pictures together and talk about Ampism, the solo experimental and audio-visual coffee” - Charlotte Eriksson. Tickets @ project of Paul Wilson, also of Brighton’s freejazz www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/185671 weirdo collective Bolide. There is also support www.facebook.com/theGlassChild from Tissø Lake (aka. Ian Humberstone) who falls neatly into a close knit circle of Edinburgh 7 OCTOBER musicians and songwriters that have been

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BRIDGET MARSDEN and LEIF OTTOSSON: At St Mark’s Episcopal Church, Edinburgh. Bridget Marsden (violin) from England and Leif Ottosson (accordion) from Sweden, two artists who have previously been heard in Stormsteg and Massivet amongst others bands, now meet to tour their album in which every tune has received its own distinct imagery. www.bridgetandleif.com 9 OCTOBER Musselburgh Riding of the Marches ‘Battle of the Bands’: Grand Final at Venue 1, The Brunton, Musselburgh. 7pm-10pm, doors 6pm.

Tickets £5 or both heats + final for £10 – call Brunton Box Office on 0131 665 2240. www.rom2016.co.uk/events.html The Pleasance Sessions ….. Vic Galloway presents MAN OF MOON / JONNIE COMMON / PAWS: The Pleasance Sessions 2015 builds on last year’s success with a refined line-up spanning 3 nights from the 9 to 11 October. The Sessions continue to champion unique collaborations, bringing together musicians, promoters and publications from around the country for something very special.

At The Pleasance, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh.

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page 5: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian prizes, including a ‘live recording session’ at Radio Clyde in Glasgow. The Bongo Club, Edinburgh. 8pm – 10.30pm www.holyroodrocks.com 10 OCTOBER ROY'S IRON DNA: At The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Roy's Iron DNA (a musical collective and live band from the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh) will release the world's first augmented reality album. The album, entitled ‘Exposure’, will be released as a tabloid style newspaper with each page scannable with a smart-phone/tablet app enabling the reader to play an individually commissioned video for a track from the album. 10,000 copies of the newspaper will be distributed to 250+ outlets across the length and breadth of Scotland and will be entirely free of charge ensuring an estimated 100,000 readership! www.roysirondna.co.uk www.facebook.com/roysirondna

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by one-man orchestra David Donnelly on guitar.

The trio of female voices (David also sings, in 12 OCTOBER case you were wondering) – Heather Macleod, Gina Rae and Cera Impala – have an uncanny Soundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. musical empathy and alchemy that’s always ERIC TAYLOR: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. been The Bevvy Sisters’ trademark.

8pm, £10. We’re delighted to welcome Eric www.soundhouse.org.uk Taylor back to Edinburgh. He is a sage musician, a lyrical genius and a master of the guitar. If 21 OCTOBER you’re familiar with the intricate Texas singer/ songwriter jigsaw puzzle, you probably already SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE UK Tour ‘In know a lot about Taylor. If you’re not familiar Schubert’s Company’: At Assembly Rooms, with Taylor by name, you’ve probably heard his Edinburgh. Scottish Ensemble’s first UK tour of songs performed by people such as Nanci the 2015-16 season is a celebration of Griffith and Lyle Lovett. He has created a Schubert’s influence across the centuries. SE is multitude of fans and devotees that are legends joined by the acclaimed Ukranian-British violist themselves in the singer/songwriter realm, Maxim Rysanov, a Grammy-nominated artists who have long considered Taylor to be a performer consistently praised for his teacher and a lantern bearer whose time is long expressive, rich tone. overdue. www.soundhouse.org.uk www.scottishensemble.co.uk 16 OCTOBER

‘Live at Canalside’ presents ….. LORNA The Pleasance Sessions ….. OUTBLINKER/ REID QUARTET: At Canalside, Meggetland Wynd, Edinburgh. Toe tapping jazz and blues BDY_PRTS / RM HUBBERT: The Pleasance Sessions 2015 builds on last year’s success with from Lorna and her band. Songs you’ll love from a refined line-up spanning 3 nights from the 9 to Ella to Frank plus originals. Tickets from the bar, 11 October. The Sessions continue to champion or call 07557 680995 or Email: sinagrahm@gmail.com to reserve. Tickets unique collaborations, bringing together available on the night. £10 (includes glass of musicians, promoters and publications from fizz) Doors 7.30pm. www.canalsidevenue.co.uk around the country for something very special.

At The Pleasance, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh.

CARA DILLON with special guests KATHRYN Tickets at www.dustymoose.co.uk from 21st ROBERT & SEAN LAKEMAN: At Queens Hall, August. www.facebook.com/thedustymoose Edinburgh. Show 7.30pm Tickets £18 Tel. 0131 668 2019. Being possessed of one of the world’s The Pleasance Sessions: Market Place Featuring A Modern Way/ Gerry Loves Records/ most beautiful voices, Irish folksinger Cara Olive Grove Records/ Trouble/ Mini 50 Records/ Dillon performs songs from her latest, critically Soft Power Records/ Lost Map Records/ Fresh Air acclaimed album ‘A Thousand Hearts’ alongside a selection of favourites. Her extraordinary Radio/ The Skinny Mag/ Insider Festival/ Soundhouse Organisation/ Neu! Reekie!/ Electric ability to simultaneously seduce both traditional folk purists and a more mainstream audience Fields / Song, by Toad / Tabernacle/ More TBC has seen her rise to the very top of her genre www.dustymoose.co.uk where, in addition to her countless fans, she continues to be celebrated by some of the 11 OCTOBER biggest names in music. www.cardillon.co.uk The Pleasance Sessions ….. BLUE ROSE www.thequeenshall.net CODE, with very special guests WITHERED HAND / YUSUF AZAK / JENNY LINDSAY and 19 OCTOBER SADIE HASLER: The Pleasance Sessions 2015 builds on last year’s success with a refined line- Soundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. up spanning 3 nights from the 9 to 11 October. THE BEVVY SISTERS: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. Hold on to your husbands, The Sessions continue to champion unique they’re back! Long term Soundhouse favourites, collaborations, bringing together musicians, The Bevvy Sisters are making their debut at our promoters and publications from around the regular Traverse Bar slot. Mondays will never be country for something very special. At The Pleasance, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh. Tickets the same again. For the uninitiated The Bevvy Sisters are a four-piece vocal explosion backed at www.dustymoose.co.uk from 21st August

22 OCTOBER DAVE ARCARI with LEFT LANE CRUISER: 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. At Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. www.davearcari.com Nothing Ever Happens Here present… SON LUX + BARBAROSSA + OLGA BELL: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. £11. Founded by producer-composer Ryan Lott in 2007, and with recent band additions of guitarist-composer Rafiq Bhatia and drummer Ian Chang, Son Lux is now a ferocious trio both live and on record.

Their brand new record ‘Bones’ was released June 22nd on Glassnote. Bones is the first album documenting this new formation, and it draws from the three members’ unique and omnivorous musical vernaculars. www.summerhall.co.uk 24 OCTOBER THULA BORAH: At The Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh. Touring their new Album ‘Hope for Disappointment’. www.facebook.com/ThulaBorahMusic 26 OCTOBER DAVE ARCARI: 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. At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. www.davearcari.com

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THE PHILIP CLOUTS QUARTET: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. The Philip Clouts Quartet is bringing the dancing exuberance of South African Township music, the convivial groove of gospel-influenced soul jazz, the joyful sway of Cuban guaguanco rhythms, the bluesy melodies of middle eastern praise songs and so much more to The Traverse Bar this October. www.soundhouse.org.uk

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EAST INDIA YOUTH + PIXX: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. £12. Mercury Prize nominee East India Youth aka William Doyle who first performed live as East India Youth in November 2012. Over the next two years his achievements seemed as effortlessly gained as they were welldeserved. He released the ‘Hostel’ EP via the Quietus Phonographic Corporation in March 2013 and then his critically acclaimed albums ‘Total Strife Forever’ on Stolen Recordings in January 2014, which would go on to be nominated for the Mercury Prize and ‘Culture Of Volume’. He will be supported by Pixx ,the nom de guerre of 19 year-old Hannah Rodgers, a young songwriter from Chipstead and alumni of The BRIT School. Her music is inspired by the likes of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Aphex Twin and her recording debut, Fall In was released by 4AD on 28th August. www.summerhall.co.uk

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KOSMOS: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh.

8pm, £10. Twice winners of ’Selected Artists’ for Making Music Concert Promoters Network, Kosmos is re-defining the relationship between classical and world music. Described by Richard Morrison of The Times, as having: ’telepathic rapport, dazzling virtuosity, serious scholarship, intellectual curiosity and impeccable musicianship’, the group is united by a shared passion for improvisation, music from around the globe as well as the rigours of classical training. www.soundhouse.org.uk

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TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. We’re delighted that award-winning Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis and his two fabulous Scottish compadres – Nigel Clark on guitar and Roy Percy on bass – are returning to The Traverse Bar. The Trio played our first ever Monday-night at The Traverse gig and set the standard for all the amazing acts who have followed. www.soundhouse.org.uk

8pm, £10. Fiddler, singer, and stepdancer April Verch knows how relevant an old tune can be.

She grew up surrounded by living, breathing roots music—her father’s country band rehearsing in the “Newpart,” the beloved Verch NEON WALTZ: At Kraft Ale Ascent, Leith family room; the lively music at church and at Theatre, Edinburgh. Hailing from the deepest, community dances; the tunes she rocked out to darkest most northerly point of the UK, Neon win fiddle competitions—and decided early she Waltz recently released a collection of six demos wanted to be a professional musician. and live recordings from the last year, including www.soundhouse.org.uk Sombre Fayre and Bare Wood Aisles, as the First 27 OCTOBER Light EP via Atlantic Records. This summer saw 13 NOVEMBER them taking in a slew of festivals including Nothing Ever Happens Here and Braw Gigs Latitude Festival and Reading & Leeds.

‘Live at Canalside’ presents ….. MARTY present… ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE & THE WAUGH QUARTET: At Canalside, Meggetland www.neonwaltz.com MELTING PARAISO U.F.O. + NACKT Wynd, Edinburgh. Cool jazz from The Great INSECTEN: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. £12.

American Song Book. Performed by a top trio 31 OCTOBER Japan’s Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting and one of the finest voices in the business.

Paraiso U.F.O. were formed in 1996 and play Tickets from the bar, or call 07557 680995 or HOLYROOD ROCKS National final. An all-day progressive jams in the vein of psychedelic Email: sinagrahm@gmail.com to reserve. Tickets concert titled Holyrood Rocks 2015 will be freaks such as Magma, Gong, Ash Ra Tempel, staged at the Scottish Parliament. The event will available on the night. £10 (includes glass of Flower Travellin’ Band, Guru Guru and Pink fizz) Doors 7.30pm. www.canalsidevenue.co.uk involve a wide range of musicians from right Floyd at their wildest. Expect a fully psyched out across Scotland. Holyrood Rocks 2015 aims to experience from this legendary Japanese PLASTIC BARRICADES: At Opium, Edinburgh. encourage young people’s engagement in the collective, unlike anything you’ll see this year!

7pm. Romantic and honest, gloomy and curious, political process, particularly among 16 and 17 With support from Nackt Insecten , the solo year olds, who have been given the right to vote melodic and melancholic, Plastic Barricades ritualistic drone project from Glasgow in Scottish Parliamentary and local elections. By chronicle life in the troubled yet fascinating XXI underground legend Ruaraidh Sanachan, also of showcasing young musical talent whilst relaying century with painstaking sincerity, asking Moon Unit, Bad Aura, Pyramidion and countless the importance of democratic rights and the questions and trying to find the answers. other psychedelic noise projects of the west’s significance of the right to vote, Holyrood Rocks Inspired and influenced by almighty Radiohead, vibrant weirdo scene. This will be his first solo Oasis, Coldplay, Muse, Keane, Razorlight, 2015 hopes to encourage voter engagement in show in what seems like years now, Nackt Nirvana and many others, trio loves to Scotland and beyond. Scottish Parliament.

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Daniele Borgato on bass and Frazer Webster on www.summerhall.co.uk MARY MAY (album launch): At Jazz Bar, drums. £5 advance, £8 on the door (14+) Edinburgh. The launch of Mary’s new album 'This Tickets – http://bit.ly/PlasticEdin EWAN MCLENNAN: At Edinburgh House is What You Are'. Mary’s band are are a Jazz www.facebook.com/plasticbarricades Concert. Ewan McLennan has, in a short space outfit and have been gigging for the past few of time, come to be known as a guitarist at the years over Scotland and gaining quite a large 14 NOVEMBER very forefront of his generation; a troubadour, following. They got a 4-star review of the Pathhead Music Collective presents ….. balladeer and storyteller cut in the old style; a previous album 'All about Jazz' and have been singer that can move audiences with his passion described as 'Anita O'Day meets Gregory Porter' DEAN OWENS AND THE WHISKY HEARTS BAND: At Village Hall, Pathhead – featuring and pathos; and a songwriter for whom social with a singer 'some part Karen Carpenter and Pathhead’s own Amy Geddes. justice is still a burning issue. some part Jimmy Scott'. http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk/ www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk www.marymayjazzsinger.com

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Tonight - A West End Christmas: At Usher Hall, Edinburgh. A fabulous night with stars from London's West End performing the biggest musical theatre hits with festive sparkle! With THE EDINBURGH LIGHT ORCHESTRA: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. Join us on our the fabulous Ruthie Henshall Louise Dearman and Jon Lee. Tickets from Journey Into Melody for a tuneful evening of gems from stage, screen, British light music and www.tonightproductions.co.uk other favourites, including hits from Guys and Dolls, The Sound of Music, State Fair, and 42nd 30 OCTOBER 27 NOVEMBER Street; film music with the Miss Marple Theme THE VAN T's with THE SOCIAL ORDER + and Moon River from ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. A The Retrophones… Funk Night. The THIRTY THREE CONNECTION: At Opium, special tribute to composer Ernest Tomlinson Retrophones are back in town after playing the Edinburgh. 7pm. Formed in around 2013 by and popular works by Eric Coates, Trevor Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival. "This tight and twins Hannah and Chloe, The Van T’s have Duncan and Louise Denny. Plus a selection of slick collection took us back to the golden age of already enjoyed widespread praise from blogs well-loved songs. Tickets: £11.50; £10.00; disco, and it was one of those sets that you and radio including Bella Union honcho Simon £8.00. Tickets: £11.50; £10.00; £8.00 @ wished wouldn’t end." - InvernessGigs The Raymonde...Despite their newcomer status, www.thequeenshall.net Caves, 8-12 Niddry Street, Edinburgh (the their songs are as revitalised a debut as you http://edinburghlightorchestra.moonfruit.com Cowgate). Doors 7pm + support. Tickets £5 could hope for. Rapturous surf-pop with rock each at door or online: swagger balanced by sugar-pop harmonies have 9 NOVEMBER http://theretrophones.com/gigs/ won over numerous fans already. With http://unusualvenuesedinburgh.com/venues/the-caves Soundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. influences ranging from First Aid Kit to Wolf APRIL VERCH: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh.

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page 8: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian : glasgow + surrounding area HEBRIDES ENSEMBLE presents James MacMillan's Since it was the day of preparation: At St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, York Place, Edinburgh. 7.45pm. This November, Hebrides Ensemble brings this remarkable work to two magnificent venues, whose vaulted acoustics create the perfect reflective backdrop for MacMillan’s rich and intricate score. At times plaintive and lyrical, at others reaching into the far corners of tonality, this is a masterpiece of musical storytelling, finding a very human story in something divine. £18.00 (£15.00 conc. £10.00 student/ unemployed/under 18), 08444 771000 www.ticketweb.co.uk www.facebook.com/hebrides.ensemble 28 NOVEMBER LAU: At The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Brilliant musicians, thrilling performers, free-thinking visionaries and all-round good chaps as well… small wonder Lau are regarded as the epicentre of the new folk boom. www.lau-music.co.uk

THE PICTUREBOOKS / The Mayans / The Outlawed; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £7.00. www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ 1 OCTOBER WHEATUS - 15th Anniversary Tour with Mike Doughty / The Hipstones / Gabrielle Sterbenz. O2 ABC 2 Glasgow. O2 ABC2 Glasgow. Doors 6.30pm. http://www.o2abcglasgow.co.uk/ HOLYROOD ROCKS is Scotland’s newest music competition, held in conjunction with the Scottish Parliament, which is taking place throughout October. Events will be held across Scotland for bands and acts to showcase their skills and compete for a chance to play at the Scottish Parliament and win some fantastic prizes, including a ‘live recording session’ at Radio Clyde in Glasgow. St Luke’s (next to Barrowlands), Glasgow. 8pm – 10.30pm www.holyroodrocks.com

www.facebook.com/BITERS TENEMENT TRAIL MAN OF MOON / ACTING STRANGE / NIMMO / AYLEE - Part of a multivenue festival. King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £10.00. www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ DECLAN WELSH: At Tenement Trail TV MultiVenue Festival in Glasgow. Declan Welsh is a 22 year old singer songwriter telling stories about being young in Glasgow. His songs range from an ode to having a sub par night out to a call to arms against the fascists in our midst and everything in between; the only common thread being catchy tunes and relatable, witty observations on everyday life. www.declanwelsh.com www.tenementtv.com/tenement-trail

VIP RECORD FAIR: At The Fruit Market, Candleriggs, Glasgow. 10am to 5pm admission £3. Early entry 9am - £6. VIP Record Fairs can guarantee record - breaking numbers of sellers attending as this will be the biggest selection of 30 NOVEMBER vinyl in Scotland for decades. In fact it's the only LETHAL BIZZLE; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a two-day show outside London!

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6119. Tickets 0141 204 5151 (Tickets Scotland). www.glasgowamericana.com Tickets £12, doors 8pm, 8.30pm start. In demand country-tinged duo, Lewis and Leigh will Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMAs): At Garage, Glasgow. The 2015 award make their keenly-anticipated debut at Glasgow ceremony with live performaces from Holy Esque Americana. Al Lewis is from Wales while his musical partner Alva Leigh hails from and Crash Club plus special performances from previous winners. Tickets from eventbrite. List of Mississippi – are creating a unique blend of Celtic folk and American, or “Celticana” as they nominees @ www.officialsama.co.uk dub it. A first-time visitor, Curtis McMurtry – the 24-year-old son of the famous, James – will fill ANNA COOGAN: Songwriter and impressive guitarist Anna Coogan is excited to announce a the support slot. Curtis recently brought out his first album, Respectable Enemy, immediately string of UK tour dates as part of her international The Silver Sea Tour.Her music has winning generous praise for a remarkably assured and focused release for someone his been described as “absolutely gorgeous” (BBC age. Glasgow Americana – just one year shy of Radio Scotland) and “simply divine” (Maverick its 10th anniversary – runs this year from Magazine). Woodend Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club,30 Chamberlain Road Jordanhill. Glasgow. October 7 to 11 with seven gigs at three venues over the five days. With its place secure on the Doors 8pm. https://tickets-scotland.com live Scottish music scene map, Glasgow Americana has a reputation for providing AGAINST THE CURRENT / Herculean; King intimate and memorable Festival experiences Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, that have grown year on year.

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RAGLANS / Homeward James / The Ranzas; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £6.50. www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ 14 OCTOBER F*CK YES - Bwani / Ded Rabbit / Lewis Capaldi; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £5.00 / £4 student. www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ ARLENE PACULAN (Canada) / ANT TOMAZ AND DOPESICKFLY / MISS DEMEANOUR; An ecclectic evening of music from contemporary jazz, pop-y rock, and melodic funk, featuring the soulful music of Filipino-Canadian singersongwriter Arlene Paculan and the fusion music of Ant Tomaz and Dopesickfly. Doors at 7:30, entry £5. 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. www.13thnote.co.uk/listings 16 OCTOBER WILLY PORTER: At The Wee Gig, Abington Village Hall. South Lanarkshire. 7.30pm. Willy Porter releases his new album HUMAN KINDNESS featuring the talents of artists such as Martin Barre, Natalia Zuckerman, Carmen Nickerson, and Peter Mulvey and sets Porter’s blistering guitar work against a big studio sound on a stunning book of songs that explore themes about connection, compassion, and the human journey. Tickets £10 adv. @ www.wegottickets.com/event/331326 www.theweegig.co.uk www.facebook.com/willyportermusic

JANE WEAVER / Shona Brown; King Tut's THE PERFORMANCE ENHANCING Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow.

SUPPOSITORIES plus 2 more. Doors at 7:30. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £10.00 £3 entry. 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ Glasgow. www.13thnote.co.uk/listings THE RICH plus more; 13th Note, 50-60 King 11 OCTOBER Street, Glasgow. £5 entry www.13thnote.co.uk/listings SAM LEWIS & KRISTA DETOR @ Glasgow Americana: At CCA Glasgow, Tickets £12, 17 OCTOBER Doors 3.30pm, 4pm start. Glasgow Americana – VANT / THE BIG MOON / INHEAVEN; King just one year shy of its 10th anniversary – runs DEVILISH PRESLEY; 13th Note, 50-60 King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, this year from October 7 to 11 with seven gigs Street, Glasgow. Time 8pm.

Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £6. at three venues over the five days. With its www.13thnote.co.uk/listings www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ place secure on the live Scottish music scene map, Glasgow Americana has a reputation for THE ICICLE WORKS; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, THULA BORAH: At 13th Note, Glasgow. providing intimate and memorable Festival 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm.

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ANTON & THE COLTS: At Yesterday’s, Airdrie Town Hall, Stirling St, Airdrie, North Airdrie. The Anton & The Colts sound draws Lanarkshire. 8pm – 10.30pm on numerous influences: the pristine vocal harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous www.holyroodrocks.com bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of NOVA TWINS; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey growl completing the mix. "An ideal 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8pm. accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Tickets £7.50 www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in the company of Mr Jack Daniel"...

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Glasgow whose debut album ‘Boy No More’ will www.scott-macdonald.co.uk be released on the 9th November. Boy No More is an autobiographical album based around ANTON & THE COLTS: At Butterfly & Pig, Glasgow. The Anton & The Colts sound draws on being raised in the east end of Glasgow. Every song is an interesting story as David has had an numerous influences: the pristine vocal unconventional life. harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous http://facebook.com/davidroddieonline bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey www.davidroddiemusic.com growl completing the mix. "An ideal 12 NOVEMBER accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in DEAN OWENS with the Whisky Hearts the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny Band – Into The Sea tour: At Glad Café, www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts Glasgow. Velvet-voiced Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed and established The Stripped Sessions presents ….. LOU singer songwriters, with fans including Bob HICKEY with very special guest FIACH Harris, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. Dean’s MORIARTY plus support: At Audio Glasgow. music has been described as Celtic Americana Doors 19:30 - £7. Over 18's. Tickets at with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from www.stgpromotions.bigcartel.com his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) 31 OCTOBER as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about SKERRYVORE with special guest SHARON SHANNON: At Lanark Memorial Hall, St Leonard people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of St, Lanark, ML11 7AB. Doors 19:30. Tickets Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish £18.00 from 01555 667999. When Skerryvore first formed in 2005, little did they know they’d sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice. www.deanowens.com be in a position to celebrate a decade together in 2015! Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie 13 NOVEMBER (accordion) and Martin Gillespie (bagpipes, whistles & accordion), Fraser West (drums & VIC GODARD AND THE SUBWAY SECT plus vocals) and Alec Dalglish (lead vocals & guitar) the S/Objects. The Admiral Bar, 72 Waterloo St, brought a mix of musical styles and sounds together for the band's 2005 debut album, 'West Glasgow.

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Stephen Dale Petit’s musical journey began young. Given a Gibson SG Special at the age of 12, he soon focused on blues music. 2015 sees the highly-anticipated digital re-release of “Live at High Voltage”, plus new material and live shows later in the year. Stephen Dale Petit’s blues-odyssey continues and, as Mick Taylor assures, ‘the future of the blues is in good hands with Stephen’. www.o2abcglasgow.co.uk www.stephendalepetit.com 19 NOVEMBER RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Glasgow Cottier’s. Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting.

Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s on tour promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ here’, it’s a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his own songs plus some interesting interpretations. www.rabnoakes.com www.seetickets.com 20 NOVEMBER RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Strathblane Village Hall – email: villageclub1911@gmail. com . Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond.

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He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s on tour promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ here’, it’s a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his own songs plus some interesting interpretations. www.rabnoakes.com 21 NOVEMBER StG Presents ….. IAN PROWSE &

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decided to create an annual tour featuring three or four world-class guitarists. This year's UK tour features: Lulo Reinhardt (Germany), greatnephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt, is one of the foremost instrumental voices in modern Gypsy music. Mike Dawes (England) has renowned international musicians including Steve Vai, Gotye and James Valentine (Maroon 5) praising his prowess. Andre Krengel (Germany) has developed a unique style of playing becoming a leading guitar player in Germany. The German press call him "the traveller between cultures" and "the guitar wizard with magic hands". Brian Gore (USA) Brian has become a member of the community of guitar masters with whom he has toured.

Brian writes songs, not 'tunes', fully developed stories told with six steel strings and a passion rarely seen instrumentally or lyrically. The show features solos, duets, trios and ensemble piece. http://internationalguitarnight.com/ www.birnamarts.com

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BOB MALONE: At The Green Hotel, Kinross. Los Angeles based Bob Malone is a one-of-a-kind hybrid of blues, rock and New Orleans R&B, THE MELBOURNE SCOTTISH FIDDLERS delivered with high-energy piano virtuosity and (album launch): At Birnam Arts, Birnam, unique soulful vocals. www.mundellmusic.com Perthshire. After 20 years of leading Scottish fiddle music in Australia, it is fitting for the group www.BobMalone.com to make this musical ‘homecoming’ to Scotland, 16 OCTOBER collaborating with musicians in Inverness, Shetland, Aberdeen and Dunkeld. The Simon DECLAN WELSH: At The Inn at Kippen, Kippen, Bradley Trio, representing Dunkeld - Matheu Stirlingshire. Declan Welsh is a 22 year old Watson, guitar, Anna-Wendy Stevenson and Scottish Singer/Songwriter and Spoken Word Simon Bradley, fiddles, present material drawn from Scottish, Irish and Asturian inspiration and artist. Catchy tunes, thought provoking and humorous lyrics are abundant throughout his are delighted to collaborate with the mighty Melbourne Fiddle Orchestra, who they met while tunes, Welsh has been compared to giants such on tour in Australia, in what will be a special and as Alex Turner, Jake Bugg and Billy Bragg in reviews, that he is more than happy to accept unique evening. www.birnamarts.com but Welsh is unique www.facebook.com/TheInnatKippen 3 OCTOBER www.facebook.com/DeclanWelshMusic 1 OCTOBER

Off The Record: At Dundee’s Caird Hall. Born To Be Wide has confirmed the first two ‘Off The Record’ events of the new season, beginning with Dundee’s Caird Hall on Saturday 3 October, hosted with support from the Dundee Festival Trust and then on Sunday 4 October organisers team up with Aberdeen Performing Arts and Station House Media Unit at The Lemon Tree. Off The Record, was founded by Community Interest Company Born To Be Wide in 2013 and is a series of daytime events for young musicians and those who want to work in the industry. It is open to anyone aged 14-25, and is designed to equip young people with music business knowledge, information and skills to help them forge a career in music. Speakers for both days include Jim Gellatly [XFM Scotland/Amazing Radio], concert/festival promoter Nicky Carder [Beyond Promotions], digital music distributor Toni Malyn [EmuBands] and booker Steven Milne [The Lemon Tree]. In Dundee they will be joined by label manager Halina Rifai [Bloc Music/ Podcart], while the Aberdeen event includes Scott Macdonald [KFM Records], rapper/engineer Dave Hook [Stanley Odd/Solareye] and promoter Aileen Lynn [MILK]. For tickets & information on Off The Record events visit www.offtherecord.me 8 OCTOBER International Guitar Night with LULO REINHARDT, MIKE DAWES, ANDRE KRENGEL and BRIAN GORE - plus workshop: At Birnam Arts, Dunkeld 01350 727674. 15 years ago IGN founder, Californian Brian Gore,

22 OCTOBER THULA BORAH: At PJ Molloy’s, Dunfermline.

Touring their new Album ‘Hope for Disappointment’. www.facebook.com/ThulaBorahMusic 23 OCTOBER THULA BORAH: At The Green Room, Perth.

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NEON WALTZ: At The Green Room, Perth.

Hailing from the deepest, darkest most northerly point of the UK, Neon Waltz recently released a collection of six demos and live recordings from the last year, including Sombre Fayre and Bare Wood Aisles, as the First Light EP via Atlantic Records. This summer saw them taking in a slew of festivals including Latitude Festival and Reading & Leeds. www.neonwaltz.com

Rock For Strathcarron: The annual concert to benefit Strathcarron Hospice returns for 2015 with two top bands who define the very term "Classic" Rock ! Led Astray are one of the UK's most established and popular tributes to Led Zeppelin and have been thrilling audiences up and down the Country for the best part of a decade. Straight Shooter are a brilliant tribute to the music of Free and Bad Company and, since forming a few short years ago, have quickly established themselves as firm favourites Horsecross Arts presents ….. Made in on the live circuit. Together, these 2 bands will Perthshire: At Perth Concert Hall. 7.30pm, give you a night of Classic 70's Rock to £12.50; concessions £10.50 (+£1.50 booking remember and all in support of a great cause! fee per ticket). This unique show is directed by two of Scotland's finest composers and players, Albert Halls, Albert Rd, Stirling, £13.50. All Perthshire's own Ross Ainslie and Patsy Reid. We profits to Strathcarron Hospice. Doors open 7pm. celebrate the tenth anniversary of Perth Concert 14yrs+ http://alberthalls.stirling.gov.uk/alberthalls/ Hall with a specially commissioned show www.facebook.com/Rock-For-Strathcarron-225212244332828 musically directed by two of Scotland's finest young composers and players, Perthshire's own Ross Ainslie and Patsy Reid. They'll be joined by HOLYROOD ROCKS is Scotland’s newest music two more local artists making waves well beyond competition, held in conjunction with the their native county, songwriters Fraser Anderson Scottish Parliament, which is taking place throughout October. Events will be held across and Lisa Rigby. A top-class backing band Scotland for bands and acts to showcase their featuring the cream of the current Scottish folk skills and compete for a chance to play at the scene will complete the line-up for what promises to be a unique and unforgettable night Scottish Parliament and win some fantastic prizes, including a ‘live recording session’ at of songs and tunes old and new.

Radio Clyde in Glasgow. Coal Road, Pittencrieff www.rossainslie.com Park, Dunfermline. 8pm – 10.30pm www.patsyreid.com www.holyroodrocks.com www.horsecross.co.uk/whats-on/made-perthshire SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE UK Tour ‘In Schubert’s Company’: At Caird Hall, Dundee.

Scottish Ensemble’s first UK tour of the 2015-16 season is a celebration of Schubert’s influence across the centuries. SE is joined by the acclaimed Ukranian-British violist Maxim Rysanov, a Grammy-nominated performer consistently praised for his expressive, rich tone. www.scottishensemble.co.uk 21 OCTOBER EWAN MCLENNAN: At Dunfermline Folk Club, Fife. Ewan McLennan has, in a short space of

25 OCTOBER Lazy Afternoons in Dunfermline: At De Brus Brewery, Canmore Street, Dunfermline. A free afternoon of acoustic music from new talent opened by Steamer Lane and including Sophie Burt, Amy Lou Rogers, Gracious Attempt, Jason Brand and more. A great way to chill out on a Sunday with music wise something for every one. www.facebook.com/lazyafternoondunfermline 29 OCTOBER

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 18: fife + central + perth + tayside : aberdeen + north east THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR; Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans…The Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee. Time 7.30pm.

Tickets £20 + Transaction/Fee. Door £20, £9 children. www.dundeerep.co.uk 30 OCTOBER SKERRYVORE with special guest SHARON SHANNON: At Rothes Halls, Kingdom Shopping Centre, Glenrothes, KY7 5NX. Doors 19:30.

Tickets £18.00 from Rothes Halls, 01592 611101. When Skerryvore first formed in 2005, little did they know they’d be in a position to celebrate a decade together in 2015! Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin Gillespie (bagpipes, whistles & accordion), Fraser West (drums & vocals) and Alec Dalglish (lead vocals & guitar) brought a mix of musical styles and sounds together for the band's 2005 debut album, 'West Coast Life.’ The more the fledgling band experimented with fusing together their mix of musical styles, the more the band and their signature sound evolved, expanding to their current 7 piece lineup, including Craig Espie (fiddles), Alan Scobie (keyboards) and Jodie Bremaneson (bass.) www.skerryvore.com www.onfife.com 29 DECEMBER SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At The Tolbooth, Stirling. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/

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Hermeto Pascoal, Jazz Warriors), tenor saxophonist Paul Booth (Steve Winwood, Steely Dan, Eric Clapton), Grammy-award winning pianist Cédric Hanriot (Dianna Reeves, John Patitucci) and NYC-based drum phenom Colin Stranahan (Kurt Rosenwinkel, Herbie Hancock).

1st October, 8pm at The Blue Lamp, 121 Gallowgate, Aberdeen. Admission: £12, concession £10, students £5. www.jazzatthebluelamp.com/ 2 OCTOBER MIKE DOUGHTY with Wheatus; The Tunnels, Carnegie's Brae, Aberdeen. www.thetunnels.co.uk 3 OCTOBER BIG COUNTRY: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Originally formed in 1981 by guitar playing founder members Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson both from Dunfermline, Big Country went on to worldwide fame. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 4 OCTOBER Off The Record: At The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.

Born To Be Wide has confirmed the first two ‘Off The Record’ events of the new season, beginning with Dundee’s Caird Hall on Saturday 3 October, hosted with support from the Dundee Festival Trust and then on Sunday 4 October organisers team up with Aberdeen Performing Arts and Station House Media Unit at The Lemon Tree. Off The Record, was founded by Community Interest Company Born To Be Wide in 2013 and is a series of daytime events for young musicians and those who want to work in the industry. It is open to anyone aged 14-25, and is designed to equip young people with music business knowledge, information and skills to help them forge a career in music. Speakers for both days include Jim Gellatly [XFM Scotland/Amazing Radio], concert/festival promoter Nicky Carder [Beyond Promotions], digital music distributor Toni Malyn [EmuBands] and booker Steven Milne [The Lemon Tree]. In Dundee they will be joined by label manager Halina Rifai [Bloc Music/ Podcart], while the Aberdeen event includes Scott Macdonald [KFM Records], rapper/engineer Dave Hook [Stanley Odd/Solareye] and promoter Aileen Lynn [MILK]. For tickets & information on Off The Record events visit www.offtherecord.me

MOISHE’S BAGEL: At The Lemon Tree Lounge carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Acclaimed world/folk five-piece 1 OCTOBER Moishe’s Bagel unveil their brand new score for Mikhail Kalatozov’s remarkable 1930 silent film MICHAEL JANISCH – Paradigm Shift; American bassist, composer, Michael Janisch has Salt for Svanetia. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com been known for his distinct virtuosity and a penchant for thematic material, attention to 7 OCTOBER groove and a reverence for his past musical experiences. On Paradigm Shift Janisch deepens JACK SAVORETTI: At The Lemon Tree Lounge his own vision, propelling his music into new (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors sonic terrain conceptually, harmonically, and at 7.30pm. Having quit music four years ago, rhythmically. A series of everyday (but nonetheless life changing) events have informed singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti made a remarkable return and is now taking the UK by the music, including the birth of his two storm. Tickets from daughters and the sudden death of his brother Joseph. Janisch’s new band includes electronics www.aberdeenperformingarts.com wizard Alex Bonney on the live shows thus 8 OCTOBER pairing the acoustic quintet with real-time electronic manipulation, presenting an engaging sonic program of music that mixes contemporary HOLYROOD ROCKS is Scotland’s newest music competition, held in conjunction with the jazz, electronica, funk, rock, punk and free improv alongside anthemic themes, otherworldly Scottish Parliament, which is taking place throughout October. Events will be held across sounds and infectious grooves. The band features some of the most sought after, versatile Scotland for bands and acts to showcase their and experienced musicians of their generation in skills and compete for a chance to play at the Scottish Parliament and win some fantastic soprano saxophonist Jason Yarde (Sam Rivers, prizes, including a ‘live recording session’ at

Radio Clyde in Glasgow.– Aberdeen – The Tunnels 2, Carnaigies Brae, Aberdeen. 8pm – 10.30pm. www.holyroodrocks.com 9 OCTOBER SKERRYVORE: At The Lemon Tree, 5 West North St, Aberdeen, AB24 5AT. Doors 20:30.

Tickets at Box Office, 01224 337688 or £16.50 inc bf. When Skerryvore first formed in 2005, little did they know they’d be in a position to celebrate a decade together in 2015! Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin Gillespie (bagpipes, whistles & accordion), Fraser West (drums & vocals) and Alec Dalglish (lead vocals & guitar) brought a mix of musical styles and sounds together for the band's 2005 debut album, 'West Coast Life.’ The more the fledgling band experimented with fusing together their mix of musical styles, the more the band and their signature sound evolved, expanding to their current 7 piece lineup, including Craig Espie (fiddles), Alan Scobie (keyboards) and Jodie Bremaneson (bass.) www.skerryvore.com www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 10 OCTOBER BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Former under the name Jeff Killed John, Welsh heavy metal band Bullet for my Valentine have been named by Kerrang! As best British band for three years in a row. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 12 OCTOBER THE SHIRES: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. One of the acts helping to make country music cooler than ever on this side of the Atlantic are The Shires, from Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 14 OCTOBER HAYSEED DIXIE: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. With their roots in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee USA and the traditional music of their forefathers on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, acoustic guitar and acoustic bass are Hayseed Dixie. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 15 OCTOBER FROM THE JAM: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Featuring original bass player Bruce Foxton, From the Jam, have a reputation for the kind of incendiary ‘live’ performances that sealed the reputation of The Jam all those years ago.

Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 16 OCTOBER STEVE HACKETT: At The Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. The Steve Hackett 2015 UK tour is Acolyte to Wolfight, with a sprinkling of Genesis. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com THE RUTS DC: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. The Ruts DC live show consists of songs representing their many phases, including classic versions of Ruts songs Babylons’ Burning, Staring at the Rude Boys and Jah War. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com BOB MALONE: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen.

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JEREMY PINNELL & MAX FENDER: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Jeremy Pinnell grew up in Northern Kentucky just south of the Ohio River, where the towns are equal parts Southern hospitality, Northern attitude and Midwestern SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: At The charm. At 18 he left home and began writing Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Under the and singing country music. The album 'OH/KY' baton of conductor Robin Ticciati, and featuring tells the story of the next 18 years of Jeremy's pianist Lars Vogt, Scottish Chamber Orchestra life, and it's a damn good story. Max Fender is perform Brahms’ Symphony No2, Schumann’s the frontman of the Ohio band Alone at 3AM. Manfred Overture and Schoenberg’s Piano Emerging from shambolic basement shows and Concerto, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm, early roster shake-ups, over 16 years Max with a pre-concert talk at 6.45pm featuring Fender and Joey Beck have coiled the Midwest Aberdeen University’s Roger Williamson in stalwarts into a tightly-wound muscular force, conversation with Cole Bendall. Tickets from reveling in hard-earned rock and roll escapism www.aberdeenperformingarts.com while revealing substantial songwriting chops. www.jeremypinnell.com 18 OCTOBER www.aloneat3am.com www.AlmostBluePromotions.com GO WEST and NIK KERSHAW with very special guest T’PAU: At The Music Hall, The World Famous Elvis Show: At The Music Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Three critically-acclaimed Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Recreating two huge stars of the 80s, Go West and Nik Kershaw with concerts from Elvis in the 20s, The World very special guest T’Pau come together for a Famous Elvis Show, with Chris Connor and his major UK tour. Tickets from live nine-piece band The Steels with the Sweet www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Harmonies. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 22 OCTOBER In Cahoots: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA: North Street, Aberdeen, at 9.30pm. Free entry.

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www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 5 DECEMBER SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At MacRobert Memorial Hall, Tarland, Aberdeenshire. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ 31 DECEMBER THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR. Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans… Gig At The Brig, Market Street, Ellon , Aberdeenshire, Early Bird prices - £20 (adults) £7.50 (children) Under 5s Free. Gates open 8pm www.ellonevents.com or www.buytickets.at/ ellonevents

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RURA - Despite the Dark tour: At Plockton High School, Plocton. One of this year’s most indemand and critically acclaimed Scottish folk acts, RURA are on a 13-date UK tour. Having released their second album, ‘Despite the Dark’, to unanimous critical acclaim in April, the LUCY ROSE: At The Lemon Tree Lounge Glasgow and Edinburgh based five-piece has (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors garnered widespread praise and a wide-reaching at 8.30pm. English singer-songwriter Lucy Rose following. www.RURA.co.uk on tour in support of her new album Work it Out. www.musicplockton.org Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 1 OCTOBER 29 OCTOBER RURA - Despite the Dark tour: At The Old EAST INDIA YOUTH, aka William Doyle: At Bridge Inn, Aviemore. One of this year’s most inThe Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North demand and critically acclaimed Scottish folk Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. English acts, RURA are on a 13-date UK tour. Having electronic musician East India Youth, aka William released their second album, ‘Despite the Dark’, Doyle, plus support. Tickets from to unanimous critical acclaim in April, the www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Glasgow and Edinburgh based five-piece has garnered widespread praise and a wide-reaching 30 OCTOBER following. www.RURA.co.uk www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk THULA BORAH: At Cellar 35, Aberdeen. Touring their new Album ‘Hope for Disappointment’.

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DECLAN WELSH: At Old Bridge Inn & Aviemore www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk Bunkhouse. Declan Welsh is a 22 year old singer www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk songwriter telling stories about being young in Glasgow. His songs range from an ode to having 23 OCTOBER a sub par night out to a call to arms against the fascists in our midst and everything in between; THE LANTERN OF THE NORTH are proud to the only common thread being catchy tunes and return to the Bishopmill Hall, Elgin with the third 2 OCTOBER relatable, witty observations on of their successful events to showcase the RURA - Despite the Dark tour: At Universal everyday life. www.declanwelsh.com talented artists in North East Scotland.The bill Hall, Findhorn. One of this year’s most inwww.tenementtv.com/tenement-trail will comprise of Christie Row, Edgar Road and demand and critically acclaimed Scottish folk Silver Coast along with two other local acts that acts, RURA are on a 13-date UK tour. Having 9 OCTOBER will provide a great night of live music all in the released their second album, ‘Despite the Dark’, Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Doors 7.30pm, DECLAN WELSH: At Mossett Tavern, Forres. to unanimous critical acclaim in April, the Cost £8+bf, £10 on door. More details on event Declan Welsh is a 22 year old singer songwriter page @ .....

Glasgow and Edinburgh based five-piece has garnered widespread praise and a wide-reaching telling stories about being young in Glasgow. His www.facebook.com/events/481069252064010/ songs range from an ode to having a sub par following. www.RURA.co.uk www.facebook.com/lanternofnorth night out to a call to arms against the fascists in www.findhorn.org/universal-hall our midst and everything in between; the only 25 OCTOBER common thread being catchy tunes and International Guitar Night with LULO relatable, witty observations on REINHARDT, MIKE DAWES, ANDRE DEAN OWENS – Into The Sea tour: Solo at everyday life. www.declanwelsh.com KRENGEL and BRIAN GORE: At Macphail Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. Velvet-voiced Dean www.tenementtv.com/tenement-trail Centre, Ullapool. 07740 423554 – part of Owens is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed and Ullapool Guitar Festival. 15 years ago IGN established singer songwriters, with fans International Guitar Night with LULO founder, Californian Brian Gore, decided to including Bob Harris, Irvine Welsh and Russell REINHARDT, MIKE DAWES, ANDRE create an annual tour featuring three or four Brand. Dean’s music has been described as KRENGEL and BRIAN GORE: At Universal Hall, Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and world-class guitarists. This year's UK tour Findhorn 01309 690110. 15 years ago IGN features: Lulo Reinhardt (Germany), greatdraws as much from his Scottish roots, nephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt, is one founder, Californian Brian Gore, decided to especially his home town of Leith (referenced create an annual tour featuring three or four of the foremost instrumental voices in modern and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US world-class guitarists. This year's UK tour Gypsy music. Mike Dawes (England) has heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs features: Lulo Reinhardt (Germany), greatrenowned international musicians including shines through as he sings about people and nephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt, is one places, love and regrets, drawing favourable Steve Vai, Gotye and James Valentine (Maroon of the foremost instrumental voices in modern 5) praising his prowess. Andre Krengel comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A Gypsy music. Mike Dawes (England) has (Germany) has developed a unique style of gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered renowned international musicians including playing becoming a leading guitar player in with a searingly soulful voice.

Steve Vai, Gotye and James Valentine (Maroon Germany. The German press call him "the www.deanowens.com 5) praising his prowess. Andre Krengel traveller between cultures" and "the guitar (Germany) has developed a unique style of wizard with magic hands". Brian Gore (USA) 4 DECEMBER playing becoming a leading guitar player in Brian has become a member of the community Germany. The German press call him "the SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At of guitar masters with whom he has toured. traveller between cultures" and "the guitar Applecross Community Hall, Applecross. This sixBrian writes songs, not 'tunes', fully developed wizard with magic hands". Brian Gore (USA) man band is credited being the originators of stories told with six steel strings and a passion 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic rarely seen instrumentally or lyrically. The show Brian has become a member of the community traditional music and dance grooves that band features solos, duets, trios and ensemble piece. of guitar masters with whom he has toured.

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Mara, Mallaig. One of this year’s most in-demand This six-man band is credited being the and critically acclaimed Scottish folk acts, RURA 20 OCTOBER originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious are on a 13-date UK tour. Having released their SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE UK Tour ‘In blend of Celtic traditional music and dance second album, ‘Despite the Dark’, to unanimous Schubert’s Company’: At Eden Court, grooves that band members describe as "hypnocritical acclaim in April, the Glasgow and Inverness. Scottish Ensemble’s first UK tour of folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ …..

Edinburgh based five-piece has garnered www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ widespread praise and a wide-reaching following. the 2015-16 season is a celebration of Schubert’s influence across the centuries. SE is www.RURA.co.uk joined by the acclaimed Ukranian-British violist 20 DECEMBER www.feis-na-mara.com Maxim Rysanov, a Grammy-nominated SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At The HOLYROOD ROCKS is Scotland’s newest music performer consistently praised for his Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. This six-man band is expressive, rich tone. competition, held in conjunction with the credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a www.scottishensemble.co.uk Scottish Parliament, which is taking place fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional throughout October. Events will be held across music and dance grooves that band members 22 OCTOBER Scotland for bands and acts to showcase their describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig skills and compete for a chance to play at the EWAN MCLENNAN: At The Old Bridge Inn, details @ …..

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Transclyde Music is a group of like minded people on the Isle of Bute whose aims are to promote live music on the island. For their latest gig news go to …. www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic 30 SEPTEMBER RURA - Despite the Dark tour: At Aros, Portree, Isle of Skye. One of this year’s most indemand and critically acclaimed Scottish folk acts, RURA are on a 13-date UK tour. Having released their second album, ‘Despite the Dark’, to unanimous critical acclaim in April, the Glasgow and Edinburgh based five-piece has garnered widespread praise and a wide-reaching following. www.RURA.co.uk www.aros.co.uk 3 OCTOBER International Guitar Night with LULO REINHARDT, MIKE DAWES, ANDRE KRENGEL and BRIAN GORE - plus workshop: At An Lanntair Arts Centre, Stornoway 01851708480. 15 years ago IGN founder, Californian Brian Gore, decided to create an annual tour featuring three or four world-class guitarists.

This year's UK tour features: Lulo Reinhardt (Germany), great-nephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt, is one of the foremost instrumental voices in modern Gypsy music.

Mike Dawes (England) has renowned international musicians including Steve Vai, Gotye and James Valentine (Maroon 5) praising his prowess. Andre Krengel (Germany) has developed a unique style of playing becoming a leading guitar player in Germany. The German press call him "the traveller between cultures" and "the guitar wizard with magic hands". Brian Gore (USA) Brian has become a member of the community of guitar masters with whom he has toured. Brian writes songs, not 'tunes', fully developed stories told with six steel strings and a passion rarely seen instrumentally or lyrically.

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6 OCTOBER International Guitar Night with LULO REINHARDT, MIKE DAWES, ANDRE KRENGEL and BRIAN GORE: At Mareel, Lerwick 01595 745555. 15 years ago IGN founder, Californian Brian Gore, decided to create an annual tour featuring three or four world-class guitarists. This year's UK tour features: Lulo Reinhardt (Germany), greatnephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt, is one of the foremost instrumental voices in modern Gypsy music. Mike Dawes (England) has renowned international musicians including Steve Vai, Gotye and James Valentine (Maroon 5) praising his prowess. Andre Krengel (Germany) has developed a unique style of playing becoming a leading guitar player in Germany. The German press call him "the traveller between cultures" and "the guitar wizard with magic hands". Brian Gore (USA) Brian has become a member of the community of guitar masters with whom he has toured.

Brian writes songs, not 'tunes', fully developed stories told with six steel strings and a passion rarely seen instrumentally or lyrically. The show features solos, duets, trios and ensemble piece. http://internationalguitarnight.com/ www.shetlandarts.org/whats-on/mareel/ 17 OCTOBER WILLY PORTER: At Altachorvie Island Retreat (Castle Alianza Fundraiser) Isle of Arran.

Afternoon Guitar Workshop 3pm £10 (£18 to include evening show) and Evening Show £10.

Willy Porter releases his new album HUMAN KINDNESS featuring the talents of artists such as Martin Barre, Natalia Zuckerman, Carmen Nickerson, and Peter Mulvey and sets Porter’s blistering guitar work against a big studio sound on a stunning book of songs that explore themes about connection, compassion, and the human journey. Tickets @ www.arranevents.com/index.php www.facebook.com/willyportermusic

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International Guitar Night with LULO REINHARDT, MIKE DAWES, ANDRE Email them to Carol KRENGEL and BRIAN GORE - plus workshop: carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com At The Reel, Kirkwall 01856 87 1000. 15 years ago IGN founder, Californian Brian Gore, decided to create an annual tour featuring three 3 OCTOBER or four world-class guitarists. This year's UK tour THE DEBI Q BAND, Alton Inn, 57 Byres Rd, features: Lulo Reinhardt (Germany), greatnephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt, is one Kilwinning. Time 9pm. Free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 of the foremost instrumental voices in modern Gypsy music. Mike Dawes (England) has

7 OCTOBER International Guitar Night with LULO REINHARDT, MIKE DAWES, ANDRE KRENGEL and BRIAN GORE: At Gaiety Theatre, Ayr 01292 288235. 15 years ago IGN founder, Californian Brian Gore, decided to create an annual tour featuring three or four world-class guitarists. This year's UK tour features: Lulo Reinhardt (Germany), greatnephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt, is one of the foremost instrumental voices in modern Gypsy music. Mike Dawes (England) has renowned international musicians including Steve Vai, Gotye and James Valentine (Maroon 5) praising his prowess. Andre Krengel (Germany) has developed a unique style of playing becoming a leading guitar player in Germany. The German press call him "the traveller between cultures" and "the guitar wizard with magic hands". Brian Gore (USA) Brian has become a member of the community of guitar masters with whom he has toured.

Brian writes songs, not 'tunes', fully developed stories told with six steel strings and a passion rarely seen instrumentally or lyrically. The show features solos, duets, trios and ensemble piece. http://internationalguitarnight.com/ www.thegaiety.co.uk 10 OCTOBER THE DEBT COLLECTORS, Alton Inn, 57 Byres Rd, Kilwinning. Time 9pm. Free admission.

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11 OCTOBER HOLYROOD ROCKS is Scotland’s newest music competition, held in conjunction with the Scottish Parliament, which is taking place throughout October. Events will be held across Scotland for bands and acts to showcase their skills and compete for a chance to play at the Scottish Parliament and win some fantastic prizes, including a ‘live recording session’ at Radio Clyde in Glasgow. Oasis Youth Centre, Newall Terrace, Dumfries. 8pm – 10.30pm www.holyroodrocks.com 16 OCTOBER SKERRYVORE: At The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm, DG13 0AW. Doors 19:30. Tickets at Box Office: 01387 381196 or £15.00. When Skerryvore first formed in 2005, little did they know they’d be in a position to celebrate a decade together in 2015! Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin Gillespie (bagpipes, whistles & accordion), Fraser West (drums & vocals) and Alec Dalglish (lead vocals & guitar) brought a mix of musical styles and sounds together for the band's 2005 debut album, 'West Coast Life.’ The more the fledgling band experimented with fusing together their mix of musical styles, the more the band and their signature sound evolved, expanding to their current 7 piece lineup, including Craig Espie (fiddles), Alan Scobie (keyboards) and Jodie Bremaneson (bass.) www.skerryvore.com www.buccleuchcentre.com 17 OCTOBER SKERRYVORE: At Easterbrook Hall, The Crichton, Bankend Rd, Dumfries, DG1 4TA. Doors 19:30. Tickets at Mid Steeple Booking Office, 01387 253383, £15.00 + £1 BF. When Skerryvore first formed in 2005, little did they know they’d be in a position to celebrate a decade together in 2015! Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin Gillespie (bagpipes, whistles & accordion), Fraser West (drums & vocals) and Alec Dalglish (lead vocals & guitar) brought a mix of musical styles and sounds together for the band's 2005 debut

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Hazels Acoustic Session @ Kazmiranda ‘Music’ Café in Berwick: 7.30-10.30pm. Its free and a chance to try your material in a comfy cosy atmosphere and join Hazel and her friends.

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St Boswells Live! presents ….. KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN with support KIRSTY LAW DUO: At St Boswell’s Hall, HEAVY LOAD, Red Lion, 9 The Cross,Prestwick. HARDLY ORIGINAL @ Kazmiranda ‘Music’ Scottish Borders. Two of the British folk scenes Time 9pm. Free admission.

Café in Berwick: 8pm-11pm, £3. ‘We Shall most accomplished performers, Kathryn www.facebook.com/pages/Eagle-Tavern/162785550404433 Overcome Gig’ - raising funds for the homeless Roberts and Sean Lakeman have graced and the local food bank. Kazmiranda = Live stages the world over in a number of guises, 24 OCTOBER Music! For details email Brian at however, the intimacy and strength of passion themusicgallery@btconnect.com shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic THE HALOS, Alton Inn, 57 Byres Rd, Kilwinning. www.facebook.com/cafekazmirandaberwickontweed repertoire ensures a rare treat for any listener.

Time 9pm. Free admission. www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUK Recent St Boswells Live! headliner Dan Walsh www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 could not speak too highly of them, and was 3 OCTOBER delighted they would be performing for us.

THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR. Following Supporting Kathryn & Sean are the Kirsty Law the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary Open Mic @ Kazmiranda ‘Music’ Café in Duo, comprising vocalist Kirsty Law, and her ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on Berwick: 1-5pm, donation. ‘We Shall Overcome musical partner Marit Fält (Låtmandola and tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of Gig’ - raising funds for the homeless and the cittern) who together perform both self-written songs, taken from their multi-million selling and local food bank. Our delicious home cooked food and traditional Scots songs. Tickets at Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform is available at all events. Kazmiranda = Live www.musicglue.com/stboswellslive classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Music! For details email Brian at https://stboswellslive.wordpress.com/ Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country themusicgallery@btconnect.com Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The www.facebook.com/cafekazmirandaberwickontweed 18 OCTOBER Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans…The www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUK Palace Theatre And Grand Hall, 9 Kilmarnock, Kazmiranda ‘Music’ Café in Berwick Green Street, Ayrshire. Time 7.30pm. Tickets 4 OCTOBER presents ANNA PANCALDI: An afternoon set £22.50 plus bf. Tickets 01563 554900. starting at 4pm, a top touring act not to be www.eastayrshireleisure.com TWEED RIVER JAZZ BAND @ Kazmiranda missed. Kazmiranda = Live Music! For details ‘Music’ Café in Berwick: 3.30pm - 7pm email Brian at themusicgallery@btconnect.com 30 OCTOBER (donation). ‘We Shall Overcome Gig’ - raising www.annapancaldi.com funds for the homeless and the local food bank. www.facebook.com/cafekazmirandaberwickontweed THE MARAUDERS, Red Lion, 9 The Cross, Kazmiranda = Live Music! For details email Brian www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUK Prestwick. Time 9pm. Free admission. at themusicgallery@btconnect.com www.facebook.com/pages/Eagle-Tavern/162785550404433 www.facebook.com/cafekazmirandaberwickontweed 24 OCTOBER www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUK 31 OCTOBER EWAN MCLENNAN: At The Hippodrome, 10 OCTOBER Eyemouth, Scottish Borders. Ewan McLennan BACK IN THE RED, Alton Inn, 57 Byres Rd, has, in a short space of time, come to be known Kilwinning. Time 9pm. Free admission.

JULIE FELIX ; String Jam Club throws its doors as a guitarist at the very forefront of his www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 open to the legendary Julie Felix whose colourful generation; a troubadour, balladeer and life, music and high profile career have made her storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that can 6 NOVEMBER an icon of protest song and its classic era in the move audiences with his passion and pathos; 1960’s, with an evergreen reputation that is as and a songwriter for whom social justice is still a SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At The active and committed as ever. Born in Santa burning issue.

Upfront Gallery, Cumbria Barbara, California to a Mexican father and an www.visiteyemouth.com/the-hippodrome This six-man band is credited being the American mother of Welsh ancestry, she was www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious encouraged to play music at a very early age. blend of Celtic traditional music and dance Taught how to play guitar by her father, she 7 NOVEMBER grooves that band members describe as "hypnowrote her first song at the age of seven, which folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. she says was "about a pixie." Now, unbelievably SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ at 77 years-old, she is still a regular gigging MacArts, Galashiels, Scottish Borders. This sixmusician, with an enviable and matchless career man band is credited being the originators of 29 NOVEMBER spanning 17 LPs, 19 singles, 4 EPs, and 14 CDs/ 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic cassettes. The County Hotel, 1- 5 High Street, traditional music and dance grooves that band LAU: At The Old Fire Station, Carlisle. Brilliant Selkirk. Doors open 7.30 pm. Tickets £14, members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient musicians, thrilling performers, free-thinking available in advance from the venue or on the trad." Gig details @ ….. visionaries and all-round good chaps as well… door. Credit/debit card bookings taken over the www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ small wonder Lau are regarded as the epicentre phone 01750-721233. Please note all card of the new folk boom. www.lau-music.co.uk payments incur a booking fee of 50p 28 NOVEMBER http://www.juliefelix.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/StringJamClub St Boswells Live! presents ….. ZŰRÖS BANDA: At St Boswell’s Hall, Scottish Borders.

17 OCTOBER No doubt any tabloid would introduce Zűrös Banda as a Hungarian world music ROY'S IRON DNA: At Kazmiranda Café, “supergroup”. They carefully blend Romanian, Send us all your gig dates for Berwick upon Tweed, doors 7.30pm entry £5 and Serbian, Gypsy, Macedonian and Hungarian we have a Mojito Bar on, should be a night to Scottish Borders and music with elements of jazz and modern dance remember (depending on how many mojitos you music styles and create a unique sound that is Northumberland areas have!) Book tickets now as they will sell out, 40 Zűrös Banda. Tickets at only available. Roy's Iron DNA is a musical Email them to Carol www.musicglue.com/stboswellslive collective and live band from the Scottish https://stboswellslive.wordpress.com/ carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Borders and Edinburgh who are releasing the world's first augmented reality album. The 29 SEPTEMBER album, entitled ‘Exposure’, will be released as a tabloid style newspaper with each page 23 OCTOBER

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cludes two days of music and song with performances in both English and Gaelic. The festival has a strong focus on local young talent as well as the best of the established performers.

As well as a great line-up of music, food and drink it's also important to us to provide a wide range of activities for all ages. www.bowfest.co.uk

Midfest Dalkeith 13 September Now in its third year, Midfest is a highlight of Midlothian’s cultural calendar with music, art, fun activities, exhibitions, story-telling walks and heritage celebrations to suit all tastes.

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Loopallu Ullapool 25-26 September Loopallu takes place in the tiny remote North West coast fishing village of Ullapool and doubles the population of the village for the weekend. As well as the usual eclectic line up of acts appearing at the festival big top and the fringe events after hours in the villages pubs, the festival will be welcoming the return of the Literally Literary tent in association with Ullapool Book Festival. All this, as well as the usual warm Ullapool welcome. www.loopallu.co.uk

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Scotland’s leading stars are set to take Paisley by storm in a series of special events celebrating Scottish’s musical talent and songwriting. Bring it all Home – run by Renfrewshire Council – is Midstock Festival back for a third year with a huge offering of Dalkeith Scottish talent coming to Paisley for the festival 12 September on 17-19 September 2015. Featuring a series of free events, the festival offers existing and budJust when you think festival season is over, ding musicians plus music fans a chance to learn there’s still another cracker to be enjoyed before the secrets of the trade. the nights draw in. Headlining the event will be melodic indierockers, The Fratellis. The line up www.bringitallhome.co.uk offers a variety of musical tastes designed to cater for the wide demographic expected at the Dundee Celt Fest festival, which welcomes everyone aged 0-90.

Dundee Tickets on sale @ www.eventbrite.co.uk 18-20 September www.midstockfestival.com 2015 will be the first Dundee Celt Fest, a weekend music festival featuring the best of celtic Best of the West Festival rock and folk music. Dundee has contributed Inveraray greatly over the years to celtic rock and folk 12-13 September music, It was only a matter of time before a celtic/folk festival in Dundee surfaced. SeptemBest of the West Festival an 'end of season' ber 2015 will see the very first Celtic Rock and showcase held annually in the grounds of Inver- Folk festival in Dundee and year after year to aray Castle in Argyll. This family weekend infollow.

Aberdeen Performing Arts has announced the launch of True North – Aberdeen’s festival of music and song – celebrating the North-east's singer songwriter tradition and providing a platform for the very best music and song, from ballads to contemporary classics. Taking place from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September at The Lemon Tree, Music Hall and in various locations across Aberdeen’s city centre, the festival includes an evening celebrating the music of Neil Young in his 70th year featuring a lineup of top artists, a Songwriters’ Circle event, Late Night Festival Club sessions and a headline concert at the Music Hall featuring a - yet to be announced - award winning artist. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/truenorth

Isle of Jura Music Festival Jura 25-27 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

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Dunbar Traditional Music Festival Dunbar 25-27 September The Dunbar Traditional Music Festival continues to flourish since it began in 1988. Set in the historic seaside town of Dunbar, the Festival is committed to showcasing local and young talent alongside well established and internationally known artists. Song, music, pipes & drums, children's workshop, informal tunes and sessions, concerts, ceilidhs and open air performances are the traditional hallmarks of the annual September event. The Festival caters for a wide range of musical tastes. Initially the focus was on traditional Scottish and Irish music but in recent years this has broadened to include jazz, blues, Appalachian, country, bluegrass and skiffle. www.dunbarmusicfestival.co.uk

OCTOBER

Balmaha’s Braw Weekend

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

tic, of steel and nylon, of seasoned performers and those, like the students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, just starting out on their careers. Perhaps it’s the location on Loch Broom and the drive up through some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery. Perhaps it’s the informal air of the whole weekend: there’s no “us and them”, no VIP area. Everyone mingles, and you’re likely to find yourself sitting beside a guitar legend in the Festival Club – or even jamming with them on one of the trade stands.

The Spree

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Paisley 9-17 October

Glasgow Americana Festival

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

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

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The Cumnock Tryst

sound

Cumnock 1-4 October

Balmaha, Loch Lomond 3 October

North East Scotland 22 October - 9 November

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

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

Tenement Trail Multi Venue Festival

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Glasgow 29 October - 8 November

Glasgow 4 October

Ullapool 2-4 October

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Sonica

Ullapool Guitar Festival

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

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SCOTTISH MUSIC FESTIVALS Read our full festival listings @ http://musicnewsscotland.wordpress.com/festivals/ include:Olivier Ratsi (Antivj) // Herman Kolspread over 3 stages across the entire venue. gen // Speak Percussion with Robin Fox // Kathy Hinde // Sisi Lu // Mark Lyken // Robbie Thom- www.facebook.com/strangebehavioursstirling son. “If you want to experience the thrilling interface where music, visual art, theatre and digiFiddle 2015 tal technology meet, hasten to Glasgow.” The Edinburgh Times. Tickets on sale from Monday 15 June 20-22 November www.sonic-a.co.uk

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

One of Scotland's biggest traditional music festivals, promoting & sustaining traditional fiddle music since 1996. A weekend packed full of great music! Over the weekend there are concerts, ceilidhs, recitals, workshops, talks, open stage, festival clubs, sessions, stalls, free events.... and lots, lots more! The Fiddle Festival committee are now working hard towards Fiddle 2015. The dates are out now but keep an eye on our Facebook page and join our mailing list to be the first to hear what artists are playing at this years festival.

This is the 11th year of our festival and promises once again to be full of wonderful concerts featuring the finest of Scotland's musical talent as well as some international guests. Our venwww.facebook.com/scotsfiddlefest ues are as special as ever … ranging from the prestigious Perth Concert Hall to town halls and tiny village halls, from atmospheric castles to our historic Dunkeld Cathedral and even including an iron age Crannog on Loch Tay…25 venues in all in 2015!

DECEMBER

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NOVEMBER

Edinburgh's Hogmanay Edinburgh 31 December

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

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

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

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

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

31 December artists, heritage acts and up-and-coming talent, the two day summer party caters for all musical www.kinrossmusicfestival.co.uk Scotland's Biggest Free Hogmanay Concert is tastes. guaranteed to bring the 2015 Inverness Festivals programme to a wonderful climax. Children www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk House Folk Scottish Welcome!

Music Festival Kinlochard 11-13 November

JULY

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2016

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

JANUARY

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Strange Behaviours Stirling 20-21 November

Celtic Connections 2016 comprises a wealth of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, workshops, free events and late night sessions taking place over 18 days across various venues in Glasgow. www.celticconnections.com

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

MARCH

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