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August 2014/Week 2

Born To Be Wide hosts Edinburgh Book Festival night - page 3 BPI+SMIA hold Glasgow seminar - p4 : ScreenHI launch Honeycomb-Creative Works - p6

NEW £3MILLION FUNDING FOR 'CASHBACK FOR CREATIVITY'

MusicPlus artists with Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs Fiona Hyslop at the launch : photo by Rob McDougall

Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop recently joined young musicians, filmmakers and dancers who are developing their career skills thanks to the confiscated funds from criminal activity. Ms Hyslop was announcing new funding of £3million for CashBack for Creativity, at a launch event in Edinburgh.

The funding announcement is an increase of a third from the previous period, which will be distributed over the next three years through the Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities programme, which redistributes the proceeds of crime to benefit young people.

In the last three years (2011-2013) £2.25 million has been invested in CashBack for Creativity, providing over 15,000 opportunities for young people in Scotland to participate in arts activities they would not have otherwise had access to.

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Simon Napier-Bell, Dan Willson and The Jellyman’s Daughter to Appear at 'Born To Be Wide' Talk Show at The Edinburgh International Book Festival TICKETS! @ None needed it's FREE! Early arrival is recommended.

Veteran artist manager and author, Simon Napier-Bell, is set to make his Scottish debut at a special evening hosted by leading music industry event organisation, Born To Be Wide, and the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

“Combined with Dan Willson and The Jellyman’s Daughter, the evening promises to provide a fantastic insight into musicrelated writing, and will be accompanied by some wonderful musical interludes.”

Olaf Furniss & Simon Napier Bell : photo by Dietmar Schwenger

The free talk show takes place from 9-11pm on Monday 18 August at the Guardian Spiegel Tent as part of the Jura Unbound programme, and is hosted by journalist and Born To Be Wide co-Director, Olaf Furniss. He will also interview Dan Willson [aka Withered Hand] - who has been described as the “UK’s best lyricist” - about his approach to song-writing and The Jellyman’s Daughter will perform live.

Napier-Bell will talk about his career and what led him to write his latest book, Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-De-Ay, the world’s first definitive account of the music industry, which goes back 300 years.

The former manager of acts including The Yarbirds, Boney M, Japan, Marc Bolan and Wham! will also discuss why he opted to crowd-source his The Jellyman's Daughter : photo by Jannica Honey latest publication, enlisting the support of an impressive cast of music industry figures and writers. These include Jeff Beck, Simon Cowell, Julie recording industry, and provide an entertaining insight into different areas Birchill, Mark Knopfler, Miles Copeland and Vicky Wickham. of the business. His first book, You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me focused on the swinging 60s and was followed by Black Vinyl, White “Olaf first invited me to speak at a Born To Be Wide event three years Powder, which explored the role of sex and drugs in British popular music. ago, and I am delighted to finally be able to accept the invitation,” says Meanwhile, I'm Coming To Take You To Lunch, recounts how Napier-Bell Napier-Bell, who will fly in from his home in Thailand to take part in the wined and dined Communist Party officials to ensure Wham! became the evening. “I am very much looking forward to making my debut at the first western pop act to play in China.

Edinburgh International Book Festival.”

Napier-Bell’s previous works were based on his own experience in the

“There are several authors who have written a great book about the music business, but only Simon has written four,” says Born To Be Wide’s Furniss. “Combined with Dan Willson and The Jellyman’s Daughter, the evening promises to provide a fantastic insight into music-related writing, and will be accompanied by some wonderful musical interludes.”

Following the Born To Be Wide Talk Show, Napier-Bell will sign copies of his books, with DJs drawn from the Scottish music scene, providing background music.

Born To Be Wide is a Community Interest Company which organises music business events, including seminar and social nights, and the annual Edinburgh Night, which provides a snapshot of Scottish acts performing during the Fringe. In 2010 it launched the Wide Days convention in Edinburgh, which in May 2014 was voted Best Networking Event/Service at the Yearly Music Convention Awards at The Great Escape. In 2013 the company launched Off The Record, a series of daytime youth events providing 14-25 year-olds with advice from music industry professionals on topics including organising and getting gigs, releasing music and promotion.

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FIRST CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE

"And So We Look Up" has just been released, a blend of soul, singer-songwriter heartfelt emotion and anthemic rock. Eoghan presents 13 songs spanning 16 years of songwriting with his unique inimitable style.

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A free one-day training seminar for music companies, hosted jointly by the BPI and the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA), will take place in Glasgow on Thursday 21 August, the two music organisations have announced.

“The support currently being offered by the BPI through their Music Export Growth Scheme is a progressive example of how targeted funding for independents in the international markets can help artists in the key early stages of their international development. Chemikal Underground was delighted to have benefitted from this scheme for our own artist Holy Mountain and it's proved invaluable."

The first half of the event - which will be for BPI and SMIA Members Only - will see delegates receive a digital marketing master class hosted by Music Ally.

This workshop will cover how to be Socially Savvy and make the most of YouTube. Social Savvy will cover the finer details of all the major social media platforms and will provide tips and tricks on how to get profiles looking enticing in no time. The YouTube session will look at how to get the most out of a channel, how to optimise videos and, importantly, how to monetise your artists’ view count.

The BPI was formed in 1973 and is the representative voice of the UK recorded music business. As a trade organisation we promote recorded music in the UK and worldwide and champion the rights and interests of a broad range of members, including hundreds of independent music labels and companies and the UK’s three major record company groups – Sony Music Entertainment UK, Universal Music UK and Warner Music UK. In 2013 our members accounted for approximately 90% of all recorded music purchased in the UK – the world’s fourth largest music market – as well as 1 in 8 albums sold around the globe.

Looking forward to the event, BPI Director of Independent Membership, Chris Tams, said: “Now is a fantastic time to be venturing up to Glasgow - we hope to capture the excitement and creativity that is bubbling in the city as a result of the Commonwealth Games and equip music businesses with the knowledge they need to make more of the opportunities available to them. We want Scottish music companies to be aware of and tap into the support on offer.

“This event is just a taster of what we hope to deliver in Scotland in the year ahead through training initiatives, educational support and – of course – The Big Music Project which will provide further funding for internships to independent companies across the nation.

The event is free for all attendees and will be held in the city centre at Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts.

Early booking is advised as places are limited.

For more details or to register interest in the event, contact Chris Tams, BPI Director of Independent Membership at chris.tams@bpi.co.uk

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“It’s great to be partnering with the SMIA and we hope that this joint initiative can bring added value to both organisations’ memberships.”

The second half of the event – open to all music companies in Scotland and the North of England - will comprise a content protection session delivered by BPI’s in-house Anti-Piracy Team and a funding workshop, with a particular focus on how to apply for funding under the Music Export Growth Scheme. The Music Export Growth Scheme offers grants ranging from £5,000 - £50,000 to UK-registered independent music companies to assist them with marketing campaigns when looking to introduce successful UK music projects overseas.

Voicing his support for the joint partnership, Stewart Henderson, Chair of the SMIA and Director of Glasgow-based record label Chemikal Underground, said: "It's more important than ever that musicians are given as much support and assistance as possible in making a sustainable career out of their art. Effectively protecting their copyright and learning more about the support networks and funding opportunities available to them will help them along that road and the SMIA is delighted to partner with the BPI in delivering this seminar.

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ScreenHI are delighted to announce the launch of Honeycomb - Creative Works, a new EU-funded initiative aimed at helping would-be creative entrepreneurs across the west of Scotland.

A number of grants, up to a maximum of £500, are available.

The Award, staged by Leisure and Culture Dundee, was established in 2008 to support the work of outstanding Dundee-based musicians.

It supports projects that look at creative development through collaboration and working with new partners, or new producers. There does not have to be a recording or gig at the end: the creative process is valid enough. Support will be for applications that stimulate fresh and innovative work (in any genre), to give musicians time to research, experiment and explore. Applications can also be made to attend industry showcases or network events. A successful recipient of the Award, Dundee band The Mirror Trap have been supporting emo rock giants Placebo on their eight-date arena tour of Russia.

Download Application Form at www.dundeemusiciansaward.co.uk For further information contact: dma@leisureandculturedundee.com or 01382 434111

ScreenHI are delivery partners of Honeycomb – Creative Works and have the exciting job of rolling out the programme of development within the key areas - Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Argyll and Bute, Arran and Cumbrae, North Ayrshire mainland, East Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, and Dumfries & Galloway. Honeycomb, which is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body, is also working across the six southern border counties of the Republic of Ireland and in Northern Ireland.

Honeycomb – Creative Works is looking to develop training and networking opportunities for individuals and groups working in film and broadcast, animation, computer games, interactive media and music technologies. As well as offering this practical support, Honeycomb is launching a brand new seed fund for projects in various stages of development aimed at individuals, freelancers and creative enterprises.

ScreenHI Director Amanda Millen said: “We are very excited to be involved in this innovative new partnership which will build on our extensive network within the creative industries in the Highlands and Islands. The Honeycomb network will offer access to a ground-breaking programme that will build new skills and knowledge, and spark new connections and business opportunities both within and between digital content makers in Ireland and the western seaboard of Scotland."

“If you have the idea, the drive and the enthusiasm, come and talk to us and we will see where we can take your business. We are keen to talk to everyone who has an interest in developing a career in film and broadcast, animation, game design and development, interactive media, online content for wireless, mobile and internet and music technologies, with the emphasis on making music. Perhaps you are part of an existing company or collaborating in a group. Maybe you have just left school or university and in need of a helping hand? You could be unemployed with the potential to take your idea to market. It doesn’t matter where you are in your life or your career, we’d like to meet you.”

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Biding Time (remix) nominated for A&B Award Multimedia production Biding Time (remix) has been nominated for an Arts & Business Scotland Award for Digital Innovation.

Tromolo Productions partnered up with Access All Areas who make Freshman Guitars to present the show at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The company is up against four other nominees for the award including National Theatre Of Scotland & Edinburgh International Festival.

This year Tromolo Productions are partnering up with La Chunky Studios to present a run of Biding Time (remix) at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival supported again by Arts & Business Scotland. The show is part of this year's Made In Scotland showcase. www.lachunky.com www.bidingtimeremix.com www.madeinscotlandshowcase.com http://festival14.summerhall.co.uk/event/biding-time-remix

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Wayfaring Strangers: The Musical Voyage from Scotland and Ulster to Appalachia mountains

by Fiona Ritchie and Doug Orr - Foreword by Dolly Parton

Order @ www.eurospanbookstore.com/wayfaring-strangers.html Throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, a steady stream of Scots migrated to Ulster and eventually onward across the Atlantic to resettle in the United States. Many of these Scots-Irish immigrants made their way into the mountains of the southern Appalachian region. They brought with them a wealth of traditional ballads and tunes from the UK and Ireland, a carrying stream that merged with sounds and songs of English, German, Welsh, African American, French and Cherokee origin. Their enduring legacy of music flows today from Appalachia back to Ireland and Scotland and around the globe.

In the fascinating and beautifully-illustrated Wayfaring Strangers, due to be published in October, Fiona Ritchie and Doug Orr guide the reader on a musical voyage across oceans capturing along the way the stories of the people, the times, and the songs as they have altered and developed across the centuries. Laments and ancient ballads mourn imminent departures, lively dance tunes bring cheer on the long journey over sea, homesick and hopeful songs help keep spirits high and new sounds emerge as cherished ballads are adapted to new lifestyles. At the heart of them all is a musical tradition that continues to impact musicians today.

Incorporating interviews with modern-day songwriters whose own family stories help bring history to life, drawing on insights from key contributors to the living tradition on both sides of the Atlantic, and including a CD featuring 20 songs by musicians profiled in the book, including Dolly Parton, Dougie MacLean, Cara Dillon and Sheila Kay Adams, this enchanting and important book tells the story of migration in a way words alone never could and is a must for traditional music-lovers world-wide.

Scotland-based Fiona Ritchie is the founder, producer and host of the US’s National Public Radio’s The Thistle & Shamrock, a show of music from Celtic roots. This year, she will receive an MBE from the Queen in recognition of her services to broadcasting and Scottish traditional music. Doug Orr is president emeritus of Warren Wilson College, where he founded the Swannanoa Gathering music workshops. www.facebook.com/WayfaringStrangersBook

"Songs can take us on extraordinary journeys. They respect neither border nor time, and by following them, we can chart the movement of generations of people. In Wayfaring Strangers, Fiona Ritchie and Doug Orr take a long look at this story using Scottish songs as their compass. It's a fascinating and often surprising ride."

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Wayfaring Strangers – Fiona Ritchie & Doug Orr £24.95 – hardback/64 colour & 60 b&w illustrations Published by University of North Carolina Press, distributed by Eurospan Ltd, London.

ISBN 978149618227. Published date: October 2014

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Scottish Ensemble musicians join with string players from across the commonwealth to create a unique orchestra TICKETS! Edinburgh - www.eif.co.uk : Inverness - www.eden-court.co.uk : Dundee - www.dundeebox.co.uk Celebrating this summers Commonwealth Games, 14 musicians from Scottish Ensemble will be joined by 14 of the most talented preprofessional string players from across the Commonwealth to create a unique double string orchestra: Commonwealth Strings. From 26-30 August they will perform at Edinburgh International Festival, Dundee’s Caird Hall, Inverness’ Eden Court Theatre, and at Aldeburgh’s Snape Proms in Suffolk.

The concerts form part of Scottish Ensemble’s celebratory JM 10 Season which marks Jonathan Morton’s 10th anniversary as Leader and Artistic Director. Commonwealth Strings builds on SE’s commitment to developing the next generation of leading string players from Scotland and across the world.

rich, evocative Antipodean music.

At the EIF concert SE will be joined by internationally-renowned mezzosoprano Sarah Connolly. She will perform a new commission for string orchestra and mezzo-soprano by New Zealand composer Gareth Farr.

Relict Furies marks the centenary of WW1 and pays tribute to the fallen men of the Battle of Passchendaele, but the wider concept of the piece reflects on the unseen effects on families in war.

Commonwealth Strings will begin at EIF with a concert on Tuesday 26 August (11am) before touring to Inverness, Wednesday 27 August; Dundee, Thursday 28 August; and finish at Aldeburgh’s Snape Proms, Saturday 30 August.

The EIF performance will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.

Scottish Ensemble Chief Executive Thorben Dittes said:

"Scottish Ensemble is committed to supporting the development to young string players in Scotland, and throughout the world. Our partnership with Edinburgh International Festival and the Royal Over-Seas League has The Commonwealth Strings project was created in response to SE’s enabled us to assemble some of the finest young string talent from ambitions to mark the year of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It throughout the Commonwealth for an ambitious celebration of the grew from a conversation with EIF about the success of SE’s current work Commonwealth Games in 2014. The forming of this unique double string with young string players from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. The orchestra to perform music from the Commonwealth underlines our internationalisation of the project was envisaged to showcase emerging commitment to expanding the string repertoire; our creative, thoughttalent from the Commonwealth, celebrating music-making from across provoking approach to programming; our desire to create international these countries and providing an important professional development connections from Scotland; and our investment in the next generation of opportunity for young musicians. string talent."

Royal Over-Seas Arts have a long and proud history of supporting young musicians from across the Commonwealth. They hold an annual competition - ROSL Annual Music Competition – and also provide ROSL Commonwealth Music Scholarships. ROSL Arts were the ideal partner for this project with their strong links across the Commonwealth and knowledge of its musicians. They have also generously supported the travel costs of the young musicians.

The artistic inspiration for the project is Tippett’s Concerto for Double String Orchestra, which will close the programme, and provides the lineup: the 14 musicians of Scottish Ensemble will be joined by an equal lineup of 14 young Commonwealth musicians: 4.4.3.2.1. Music featured in the programme includes some of the greatest British string music and

Re-defining the string orchestra, Scottish Ensemble (SE) inspires audiences in the UK and beyond with vibrant performances which are powerful, challenging and rewarding experiences. The UK’s only professional string orchestra is based in Glasgow and is built around a core of 12 outstanding string players who perform together under Artistic Director Jonathan Morton.

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Five Scots acts battle it out to support brit-pop legends CAST Mythical Creatures + Static Rock + Vida + Calum Frame + Wot.D.Funk 'My First Music' THE FINALISTS the promoters of Mythical Creatures: From the sludge of Glasgow’s Kilmarnock and treacherous swine of a music scene ‘The ‘The Wizard’, ‘The Wookie’ and Glasgow's 'Dirty Bear’, ‘The Rabbit’ came together to create an epic psychedelically laced rock and roll Weekender' is backdrop with melodic, left of center commentary regarding the times giving one lucky social we live in.

With flood, fire and famine common Scottish band / place among bleak newspaper headlines and mothers praying alike, one unified artist the voice sings and bellows and screeches out against the one percent. This is opportunity to ‘Mythical Creatures’ and its voice shall heard. support Brit Pop be www.facebook.com/MythicalCreaturesBand legends CAST on Static Rock: member of the band met at a 11 December at ‘Every Music Course in Motherwell College, and since then we’ve attempted to merge Glasgow’s top our music tastes together and come up with a sound we all took a liking to. music venue, When we originally started out, our style was interesting to say the least, but through time we’ve found it easier The Garage.

Part of the mid-nineties movement in the UK, CAST shot to fame in July 1995 when their debut single “Fine Time” entered the charts at number 17. October 1995 saw the Liverpudlian rockers release their debut album “All change” which featured hit songs “Alright”, “Promised land” and “Sandstorm”.

“All Change” was released through Polydor and went down in Polydor’s history books as the fastest selling debut album on their label.

In August 2001 the band split but June 2010 seen John Power, the bands front man undertake a “Cast Acoustic show” tour, shortly after the tour began NME announced that the band were getting back together and had plans to release new material and play a full UK tour.

showed that Vida really are just typical lads who still play FIFA and took the piss out of my accent.‘ www.facebook.com/CravingKarma

Calum Frame: ’Calum Frame has been writing his own material since the age of 16 and, now 20, he has achieved some great things in this time. With 2 EPs and a single being released on itunes he has quickly made a name for himself and was invited to support The Proclaimers in 2012 with his backing band. The development in his work is clear and it seems the only way is up for this exciting young artist. www.facebook.com/calumframemusic

Wot.D.Funk: Glasgow based band. Fresh sounds from the future, choosing to expand our abilities and not to specify on only one style. www.facebook.com/pages/WOTDFUNK/168655273314486

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to create and improve! Every member of our band has great input in every aspect of what brings a band together, and that’s something we’re very proud of!’ www.facebook.com/StaticRock

Vida: ‘Vida are a rock and roll band from Alloa, Clackmannanshire in Scotland and consists of Jamie Pollock (lead singer, rhythm guitar), Nathan Evans (lead guitar, backing vocals), Ross McShane (bass guitar) and Jamie Piggot aka Jiggy (drums). Most of the interview had to be done via the medium of ‘messaging’ as many things were getting lost in translation…

However, the exchange of Snapchats

Wot.D.Funk

To support these legendary rockers 'My First Music' hosted a Battle of The Bands competition throughout July at Pivo Pivo in Glasgow with the winners getting to support CAST at a guaranteed sell out show.

The BOTB Final will take place at Pivo Pivo on 23 August and the runners-up will be offered support slots at the next Glasgow’s Dirty Weekender, in March 2015.

"BOTB's are not something I would regularly consider doing but I was inundated with emails from acts looking for the support slot for these gigs. So I thought we would look outside the box at supports.” David Hanvey, My First Music www.facebook.com/mfmpromos https://twitter.com/mfmayrshire

Static Rock

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CELTIC MUSIC RADIO IN FIRST WORLD WAR SONGS TRIBUTE Glasgow-based Celtic Music Radio is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War I in song. Presenter, Gordon Hotchkiss has started a six-part series of inserts on songs about the War in his weekly “Wednesday Hotchpotch” programme on Celtic Music Radio at 7.00 pm.

“With over one hundred songs, poems and music, this could well be the most comprehensive coverage of music relating to the war presented on radio,” said Gordon.

The series will feature a mixture of original songs recorded at the period and more contemporary songs written about the war. The first programme looked at the origins of the war, the early days, recruitment and the European Countries involved. The second explored how it turned into a truly World War featuring, amongst others, songs from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa, Turkey and the USA.

The fifth programme on 3 September examines major battles and opposition to the war including revolution in Russia with the final show (10 September) concentrating on some of the songs sung by the troops and the end of the war.

Celtic Music Radio has offered copies of the show to other community radio stations around the UK and it is set to broadcast in Canada.

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The third on 20 August will concentrate on Scotland’s involvement in the https://twitter.com/celt95fm Great War while the following week will look at Ireland’s involvement including the role of the Ulster Volunteers and the Easter Rising in Dublin. www.facebook.com/celticmusicradio95FM continued from page 1

NEW FUNDING OF £3MILLION FOR CASHBACK FOR CREATIVITY The Scottish Music Centre received £93,000 from CashBack for Creativity in 2011/12 which was used to deliver their Hit the Road project, which went nationwide from April 2012 – March 2013, providing young musicians with their first professional touring experiences, in addition to industry workshops and training days covering many areas of the music industry.

Through her Cashback for Creativity experience with the Scottish Music Centre, project MusicPlus+ Highlands based self-taught singer/songwriter, Jemma Tweedie gained access to a professional music studio with an experienced producer who helped record her debut single 'All This Fear' which is now available on iTunes.

The project enabled her to develop her knowledge and understanding of specialised areas of the industry. She has been able to strengthen her skillset further having the opportunity to work with other musicians and producers of the same age and she is now working on creating new music with some fellow peers she met through the project.

Jemma said: “Without Music Plus+ I would never have afforded such an opportunity being a full time university student on a tight budget.

Following this I completed a UK tour as a featured artist for Cafe Nero and have played numerous gigs and festivals across the country as well as being nominated as 'best acoustic' act at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA's) last year.

“The project provides fantastic opportunities to learn valuable information and develop skills with people who share similar interests. I think it is a very special programme as it has helped me achieve things I would never have been able to complete on my own. I would recommend it to anyone starting out or wanting to take their creativity further.”

The CashBack for Creativity programme offers a wide range of activities and training opportunities which this year will be expanded to include all art forms including: dance, film, music, visual art, drama and literature, as well as digital media, for young people throughout Scotland, aged 0-25 years.

Scottish Music Centre is situated in the City Halls, Candleriggs at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow’s Merchant City, the Scottish Music Centre is a member organisation, registered Scottish Charity and development / resource centre for musicians and infrastructure across Scotland. Scottish Music Centre was founded in 1969 by Glasgow University professor Fred Rimmer and originally named Scottish Music Archive. For 40 years, its extraordinary archive of both written scores and recorded sound, has collected the world's best array of Scottish music. More than 30,000 items range from 18th century song sheets through modern classics to the latest indie releases on CD and MP3. Scottish Music Centre works on behalf of our members and musicians across Scotland to Promote, Support and Champion musicians of all genres, Locally, Nationally and Internationally.

Jemma Tweedie with Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs Fiona Hyslop : photo by Rob McDougall Phonik and Chamber Music Forum Scotland and current projects include, youth music projects Hit The Road and Musicplus and Made In Scotland.

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Previous projects include involvement with: TuneUp, Showcase Scotland,

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SCOTTISH MUSIC CENTRE

Jennifer Martin

............ member profile: This is a MUSIC NEWS Scotland series profiling Scottish Music Centre members

"The Scottish Music Centre's task is to champion the wealth of talent that abounds in Scotland's musical community"

Jennifer read Music at the University of Edinburgh and continued her research there, gaining an MPhil in Composition in 1996.

Jennifer has run creative education projects for the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Opera, Scottish Ensemble, Horsecross, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and local councils across Scotland. In 2003 she was appointed Learning Manager for the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, where she was responsible for devising and managing a wide range of educational initiatives, both in Scotland and internationally. She was part of the initial steering group that brought El Sistema to Scotland, spending time in Caracas, examining the teaching methodology and evaluating its potential.

community music strategy for Edinburgh Napier University; and supporting the development of a new BMus degree in Music and Communities for the University of Aberdeen.

As a composer, recent works include The Sound of Me (Hear My She was then appointed Music, Daniel's Beard), Blethering Composer in Residence at (Royal Scottish Stewart's Melville College Academy of Music and Drama), and The Mary Erskine Magnificat and Nunc School and teacher of Dimitis (St Mary's Composition at the City of Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh Music School, Glasgow), Look in the while also lecturing in the Mirror (Stewart's Melville College and Animation Department of the Mary Erskine Edinburgh College of Art, School), Seeing the Drama Department of Having returned to a freelance Sounds (New Queen Margaret College career, her experience of music Edinburgh and in the Faculty of Music education and training has led to Orchestra), Hearing several consultancy projects, Pictures (New at the University of including the writing of a three-year Edinburgh Orchestra, Edinburgh, where she professional development BBC SSO/Radio 3) taught both Composition programme for the RSNO; devising and Airborne for Mark and Music in the education and evaluation strategies O'Keeffe (principal Community. for the Scottish Ensemble and trumpet BBC SSO).

Hebrides Ensemble; the writing of a

Jennifer is currently a National Companies Assessor for the Scottish Government and the Scotland Coordinator for Music for Youth. She has served as a Director on the Boards of Lung Ha's Theatre Company and Drake Music Scotland and in January 2013, she was appointed Chief Executive of Hebrides Ensemble.

www.scottishmusiccentre.com : https://twitter.com/scottishmusic : www.facebook.com/scottishmusiccentre The Scottish Music Centre currently supports in excess of 100 composer, group/small business and corporate members.

Offering a wealth of advantages, initiatives include the bi-monthly Composers' Digest and Exposed Melodies podcast series, annual Composition Marathon, regular networking events and notification of valuable opportunities, extensive publicity and increased correspondence with national companies, chamber ensembles, soloists and festivals.

For further information, please contact 0141 552 5222 or visit: www.scottishmusiccentre.com

NYCoS performs at Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games As Scotland watched the launch of the biggest sporting and cultural event it has ever hosted, the National Youth Choir of Scotland took to the stage to show the world just what it can do.

Winner of the prestigious Ensemble prize at the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards in 2012, NYCoS performed at the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games under the baton of world-renowned American composer Eric Whitacre.

The Choir performed the premiere of Whitacre’s specially-arranged ‘What If’ from his musical Paradise Lost alongside his debuting Virtual Youth Choir, which comprised of over 2200 young singers from 80 countries across the world, projected from a 100-metre screen

with…the spectacular National Youth Celebrated recent performances by Choir of Scotland.” the choir include appearances with the Kronos Quartet, BBC SSO, The National Youth Choir of Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Scotland is an outstanding choir for Royal Scottish National Orchestra. young people aged 16–24. It was NYCoS has performed major choral formed in the summer of 1996 and works at events all over the UK, at full strength the choir numbers from the Edinburgh International 100 (30 each of Sopranos and Altos Festival to the MTV Europe Music and 20 each of Tenors and Basses). Awards.

Membership is granted by audition on a yearly basis and is open to www.nycos.co.uk singers who are born, resident or https://twitter.com/NYCoScotland studying in Scotland. www.facebook.com/NYCoScotland

During rehearsals for the event, Eric Whitacre praised his time “working

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goNORTH 2014 may be over but the 'goNORTH Festival Tour' is underway!

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goNORTH @ Belladrum These acts appeared on the goNORTH Stage @ Belladrum Hector Bizerk : Model Aeroplanes : Our Future Glory : Neon Waltz : Tijuana Bibles : Broken Ravens : Ella the Bird (Siobhan Wilson) : Foreignfox : Poor Things : Hunter & The Bear : Garden of Elks : Campfires in Winter : Cryptic Keys : Jipsy Magic : Dagny : Ollie Forrest : Last of the Privateers : Eleanor Nicolson : Whispery Club : Silver Coast : Holy Esque : SHAPED : Searching For Donkeys : An C첫rsa Ci첫il (UHI) : Na Balaich (UHI)

goNORTH Stage @ Wickerman These acts appeared on the goNORTH Stage @ Wickerman Broken Records : Ella The Bird (Siobhan Wilson) : Roman Nose : United Fruit : Teen Canteen : Prehistoric Friends : Wecamefromwolves : The Moon Kids : Scary People : Schnarff Schnarff : Pale Honey : Dante : Copper Lungs : Our Future Glory : Halfrican : Angus Munro : Vladimir : Adopted as Holograph : Felix Champion : Culann www.facebook.com/gonorthinverness https://twitter.com/goNORTHFEST www.gonorthfestival.co.uk

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Battlefield Band : Scottish concerts in August & September Full tour dates are available at www.battlefieldband.co.uk/tourdates.htm

Following on from tours in Germany and the USA, and playing their first Scottish shows since winning ‘Album of the Year’ at the 2013 MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, Scottish traditional music legends Battlefield Band kicked off a Scottish ‘mini-tour’ with an Edinburgh Fringe show at the Queen’s Hall on the 16 August. They’ll also be playing in Findhorn, Glasgow, Stranraer, Irvine, Shetland, Paisley and Colonsay. Guests appearing at these shows with the band include Aaron Jones (Old Blind Dogs, Litha, Kate Rusby) & Hamish Napier (Hamish Napier Quintet, Back of the Moon, Man's Ruin).

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nominated in the World Traditional Song Category at the 13th Annual Independent Music Awards. Vox Pop voting has just closed and the results will be announced very soon.

‘Room Enough For All’ was awarded ‘Album Of The Year’ at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards in December 2013. The group are honoured to have now been recognised by the awards for a third time in the band's 45 year history, having previously been awarded 'Best Live Act' at the inaugural awards ceremony in 2003 and 'Scottish Folk Band of the Year' in 2011.

The band's song 'Bagpipe Music', taken from their ‘Room Enough For All’ album, and based on Originally founded in 1969 and named after the the great poem by Louis MacNeice, is currently ‘Battlefield’ area of Glasgow, the ever-evolving

group have continually been touring & performing throughout the world ever since, playing to audiences in Europe, Australia & New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East & Canada, as well as more than 60 cities annually in the United States. Over the years new members have brought with them new ideas, music, instruments, attitudes and influences, leading to continued creativity, freshness and enthusiasm.

More information about the band is available at: www.battlefieldband.co.uk/about.htm

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Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham : Scottish Tour 2014 Full tour dates are available at www.philandaly.com

Phil & Aly, two of Scotland’s most acclaimed traditional musicians, take to the road once again, following a year of awards and chart success, to delight audiences across Scotland with their masterful, versatile and amusing performances. They have been leading us in the dance on BBC’s live Hogmanay show for over two decades and October 2013 saw the legendary folk duo receive the The Sunday Mail's Great Scot ‘Lifetime Achievement Award'.

their bow” Phil, who is artistic director of Scottish music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, had the wonderful opportunity this year to perform at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony alongside Nicola Benedetti. He also arranged & co-produced Pumeza Matshikiza’s performance of Freedom Come All Ye. Phil also arranged and coproduced tracks on Nicola Benedetti’s new album ‘Homecoming’, and

works with John Ashton Thomas (Hollywood film Orchestrator and composter) on orchestration and arrangements. This year Phil is also working on a new BBC series on piping.

Aly, who now holds 5 honorary Doctor of Music degrees, was honoured in the 2013’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, with a lifetime achievement award. His now world acclaimed “Transatlantic Sessions” will be going network in the USA this year. Aly continues to develop that series, while also touring in the autumn each year as 'Aly Bain, Ale Möller & Bruce Molsky'.

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They have become a national institution with their incomparable mastery of fiddle and accordion, bringing excellence in traditional music to venues across the country. Individually they pursue other ventures in performance, television and education.

It is when they tour together that they truly shine with over quarter of a century of wellhoned skills and hilarious banter delighting audiences everywhere.

Mike Russell wrote of them in The Glasgow Herald “They are probably the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear” Both Phil and Aly have ‘many other strings to

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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download FIRST CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE First Charge Of The Light Brigade Album cd / download Release Date: 1 September

SKERRYVORE

COLIN CLYNE

Chasing The Sun

The Never Ending Pageant

Album cd / download Release Date: 1 September

INSPIRED by sun-filled summers spent on Tiree that were the springboard for the band forming, ‘Chasing the Sun’ is the fifth and arguably most mature sounding First Charge of the Light Brigades self-titled debut album is predominately the work of Yorick Cormack, the album yet from multi award winning Skerryvore. From the assured determination of ‘Can You Hear Us?’ and main songwriter of former Glasgow alt country band steadfast self-belief of ‘Here I Am’, to the life-is-short Endrick Brothers. With a sound that rests comfortably urgency of ‘We Can Run’ and wistful reflection of ‘You amongst many contemporary favourites such as Were My Friend’, this is an album with all the hallmarks Teenage Fanclub, Wilco and Trashcan Sinatras, it also of a band that has lived, learned and played music evokes memories of past luminaries such as Big Star together for close to 10 years now. and The Byrds. The album includes a guest performance from Roddy Hart on backing vocals.

Listen/Watch: http://skerryvore.com/videos/ Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/fcotlb Available from: www.youtube.com/user/fcotlb http://store.skerryvore.com/ Available from: www.skerryvore.com www.firstchargeofthelightbrigade.com www.facebook.com/skerryfans https://twitter.com/SKERRYVORE https://twitter.com/fcotlb www.firstchargeofthelightbrigade.com www.facebook.com/firstchargeofthelightbrigade

EOGHAN COLGAN

Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now

Scotland born folk singer-songwriter Colin Clyne, a versatile acoustic artist as comfortable spinning off an upbeat folk ditty as a heartrending dose of roots melancholy, returns this summer with excellent album this summer. The album was produced & Engineered by Grammy Award Winning Engineer Alan Sanderson (The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Ryan Adams, Burt Bacharach).

Listen/Watch: Latest Single 'Merry Go ROund': https://soundcloud.com/colinclyne/merry-go-round-1 Available from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-never-endingpageant/id899132325 www.colinclyne.com www.facebook.com/C0LINCLYNE http://twitter.com/colinclyne

GIA VALENTINA DOUGIE MACLEAN with The Royal Scottish National Orchestra & John Logan (conductor)

And So We Look Up

Gia Valentina

Album download Release Date: Out Now

A blend of soul, singer-songwriter heartfelt emotion and anthemic rock.

Eoghan presents thirteen songs spanning 16 years of songwriting with his unique inimitable style. "an incredible voice" Amanda Ghost "one heck of a voice" Jim Gellatly Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/eoghancolgan/sets/andso-we-look-up www.youtube.com/user/eoghancolgan

Till Tomorrow

Album SACD & download Release Date: 23 June Says Dougie of his collaboration with RSNO: “2014 marks the 40th anniversary of my career as a musician so to have the privilege of working with such a talented collection of musicians is a dream come true. To play my songs with the beauty and power of the Royal National Symphony Orchestra behind me is an incredible experience and truly makes me feel like I am lifting off the stage!”

Available from: All good download sites including: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/id893103921

Listen/Watch:

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Available from:

iTunes, Amazon, Presto Classical + Local record shops www.dougiemaclean.com http://www.rsno.org.uk/

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Album cd / download / vinyl Release Date: Out Now Gia Valentina are a 6 piece rock band from Central Scotland. Since their first demo as a band in January 2013, they have been gigging around Glasgow while writing and recording their debut album. The band are vocalist Steven Warnock, guitarists John McArthur and Ciaran ‘Cheesy’ Febers, bass guitarist Andrew Tracey, drummer Anton Lafferty and keyboard player and vocalist Amy Robertson.

Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/user/giavalentinaglasgow http://giavalentina.bandcamp.com/ Available from: http://giavalentina.bandcamp.com/ Cave Wall Studios: www.CaveWallStudios.co.uk www.giavalentina.com www.facebook.com/GiaValentinaBand? ref=ts&fref=ts https://twitter.com/G_VMusic

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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download CAROLINE GILMOUR

HUMBLE SCRIBES

JOHN COLETTA

Paper Planes

Ronnie Templeman / Kevin Wilson

…sleekit slivers…

single download Release Date: Out Now Caroline Gilmour released her new Single, "Paper Planes" on 30 June. "Caroline Gilmour could be a worldwide smash" - The Sun : "Gives Adele a run for her money" - Diva Magazine : "She has a winning formula" - The Daily Record Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=80knS60Av7E Available from: iTunes / Amazon www.carolinegilmour.com www.facebook.com/carolinegilmourmusic www.twitter.com/CGilmourMusic www.soundcloud.com/carolinegilmour www.carolinegilmour.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com/caggyg

In Cahoots

Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now

Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now

This recording features the same song-writing partnership of John Coletta & David Fitzpatrick, that had Humble Scribes are Ronnie Templeman and success with the "Humpff Family" but unlike his last Kevin Wilson. They write their own songs and solo project "...living in hope..." John made the decision have recently released this debut CD, "In this time to involve other musicians, inviting whoever Cahoots". Humble Scribes music is an eclectic mix of had recently impressed him, and was available to pop , folk and rock. The album contains 14 original contribute. So, we have Pete Rabjohns on drums, songs from ballads such as the piano led “ Just For You Frankie McGuire on the cajon, Lorna Thomas (www. “ to the more upbeat rockier “ Non The Wiser “. Lyrics lornathomas.com) and Kenny Gair on the bass and Tom drawn from characters and events in their lives giving a Roche on the button accordion. This also means that it heartfelt and genuine appeal. may be possible to form a credible "band" to perform these tracks, and the artwork by Gordon Campbell is a Listen/Watch: delight www.mucklearts.com www.humblescribes.com/music.htm iTunes Listen/Watch: http://johncoletta.com Available from: iTunes Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com www.humblescribes.com/shop.htm www.birnamcdshop.com iTunes, Amazon MP3, Spotify www.humblescribes.com http://johncoletta.com www.facebook.com/humblescribes www.facebook.com/john.coletta.79

THE HOLY GHOSTS

UNKLE BOB FAT GOTH

Ride Them Down Album cd / download Release Date: 30 May

'The Holy Ghosts release their highly anticipated debut album 'Ride Them Down' on May 30th.

The band are celebrating the launch with two high energy rock n' roll shows at Nice n' Sleazy on Friday 30 May and Electric Circus on Saturday 31 May.' Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/holyghosts www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tnm-nXeHNzg www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMAnEzCBCvw Available from: Available for download through iTunes and for physical CD order from 30 May Pre-order the album here! http://theholyghosts.bigcartel.com/products www.theholyghosts.co.uk www.facebook.com/theholyghosts https://twitter.com/theholyghosts

Embers One Hundred Percent Suave Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Fat Goth have released their third album, One Hundred Percent Suave, via Hefty Dafty.

Following on from where their last album Stud left us, One Hundred Percent Suave explores the theme of sex and its pros and cons but, in the band’s trademark tongue-in-cheek, uncompromising style.

Listen/Watch: www.fatgoth.bandcamp.com www.soundcloud.com/fatgoth www.youtube.com/msfatgoth Available from: www.fatgoth.bandcamp.com and at shows http://fatgoth.bandcamp.com/ www.facebook.com/fatgoth1 https://twitter.com/fatgoth

Album download Release Date: 7 July

“I didn’t expect my former band-mates to accept an invitation to reunite in a studio. But they said yes.” says Rick. Old chemistry returned to breathe new life into bedroom demos.

Listen/Watch: soon @ https://unklebob.bandcamp.com/ Available from: https://unklebob.bandcamp.com/ www.twitter.com/unklebobband www.facebook.com/unklebobband www.unklebob.com

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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download PATRICIA MORRIS

EMILIO LARGO

THE OXBOW LAKE BAND

Between New Year & Valentine

Derealise

Boy Angus

Singer-Songwriter Patricia Morris is a classic storyteller in the finest Celtic Tradition. With a rare purity of tone and an impressive vocal range, her wider musical catalogue ranges from Gershwin, to Schubert, to Burns, but it is her Scottish and Irish roots she is most influenced and defined by as revealed in her songwriting. These are her latest offerings of Blues and Folk inspired songs.

After parting ways with former guitarist Joe Wyman, we took on board a new guitarist, Andrew Beveridge. The chemistry was instant and we began writing the follow up to our debut EP 'In Uniform We Divide'. Taking a more straight forward approach to song writing this time, we focused on melody and harmonies whilst still retaining elements of what sculpted the sound of 'IUWD'. Drawing on elements from bands like Oceansize, Arcane Roots and Fall of Troy, it is a further progression of our sound.

Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now

Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9MwXTDrn2c Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com www.birnamcdshop.com iTunes, Amazon MP3 www.patriciamorris.ie

single download Release Date: Out Now

Listen/Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQMusikFd-g http://emiliolargo.bandcamp.com/track/derealise Available from: http://emiliolargo.bandcamp.com/track/derealise as a 'Pay What You Want' download fee.

ep 7" 33rpm (signed and limited to 300) cd and download Release Date: Out Now Being described by Craig Charles as "so authentic", confirmed that the bands vintage sound permeated this 4 track record. The first tale in the story of 'Boy Angus' with a soundtrack of RnB, funk, soul, beat, reggae, to boogaloo to!

Listen/Watch: https://theoxbowlake.bandcamp.com/ Available from: Online it's exclusive to bandcamp.

Vinyl is also available from independent record shops (The Cavern Aberdeen, Love Music Glasgow and more to come) www.theoxbowlake.co.uk

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THE RISING SOULS

JOHN MITCHELL AND SOFIE JONSSON BLUE ROSE CODE

THE RISING SOULS

Graith and Grain

Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now

For the last year this Edinburgh based 3 piece have swept through the Central Belt of Scotland leaving no ear unprovoked. Not to mention universal praise at the 2013 Edinburgh Festival and gigs in London, Essex, Prague and the momentous siege of Larkhall! No gig is too big, no gig too small. Their catchy soulful tunes never fail to impress and their presence on stage is infectiously beautiful. The Rising Souls are a band you simply MUST see. Like them on Facebook, buy their new album and get yourself along to their next gig.

Listen/Watch: Soundcloud. The-Rising-Souls Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com www.birnamcdshop.com iTunes, Amazon MP3, Spotify www.therisingsouls.com. www.facebook.com/therisingsouls

ep cd / download Release Date: 24 May

The Ballads Of Peckham Rye Album : cd / download Release Date: 2 June

Blue Rose Code is not folk music. Or so he's been told. The Edinburgh-born songwriter's new album - The Ballads Of Peckham Rye - features an all star cast from the folk world - Karine Polwart, Aidan O'Rourke and legend Danny Thompson. ‘Imagine John Martyn meeting Van Morrison, shipwrecked with a crate of Motown records’ Time Out. Listen/Watch: One Day At A Time feat. Kathryn Williams https://soundcloud.com/bluerosecode/one-dayat-a-time Edina (Hiatus Remix) https://soundcloud.com/bluerosecode/edinahiatus-remix Available from: Pre-order now http://bluerosecode.bandcamp.com/ www.bluerosecode.com www.facebook.com/bluerosecode https://twitter.com/BlueRoseCode

Four tracks of music by this Scottish/ Swedish acoustic folk roots duo. Leaving Carolina, penned by Mitchell, incorporates fiddle, pedal steel, bass, and drums. The three remaining tracks are simply the duo exploring open tuned acoustic guitar, tapping, frailing, thumb picking, deft fiddle playing, vocals, and harmonies.

Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/user/HickW Available from: www.cdbaby.com/Artist/ JohnMitchellSofieJonsson1 www.johnandsofie.com www.facebook.com/johnandsofiemusic

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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download THE HAZY SHADES

HOW TO SWIM

JAMES GILLESPIE

Fight Or Flight

Niagarama

Before I Die

The Hazy Shades debut EP, 'Fight Or Flight' is a statement of intent about rock n roll dreams and desires.

How to Swim is the brainchild of Scottish BAFTAwinning writer and composer Gregor Barclay. Although known for their expansively orchestrated recorded work and a similarly maximalist approach to the idea of band size, the group is currently operating as a lean sixpiece, comprising members of The Second Hand Marching Band, The Martial Arts and the now-defunct Mother and The Addicts. Their forthcoming sophomore full-length, Niagarama, is a concept album of sorts, exploring the loss of youth and how we process it.

James is an acoustic singer/ songwriter based in London. James brings a lot to his music - honest story telling from Folk, Pain and Passion from Blues, hooks from pop and all with an indie edge. James' live performance is engaging, honest and mesmerising. His personality is charismatic and contagious.

ep cd / download Release Date: End May

Listen/Watch: Download available end of May. www.youtube.com/thehazyshades Available from: 200 limited edition CD's was available at launch night Download available end of May. www.facebook.com/thehazyshades https://twitter.com/thehazyshades

Album cd / download Release Date: 16 June

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CHERRYGROVE THE LAST BATTLE

Album : cd / download Release Date: 21 March

Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/cherrygrove www.cherrygrove.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com/cherrygrovemusic Available from: www.cherrygrovemusic.com www.cherrygrove.bandcamp.com iTunes www.cherrygrovemusic.com www.facebook.com/cherrygrovemusic www.twitter.com/cherrygroveband

Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=stoAnNJpfrc https://soundcloud.com/jamesgillespiemusic/survivebefore-i-die Available from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/before-i-die-ep/ id8585606 www.jamesgillespie.es www.facebook.com/jamesgillespiemusic https://twitter.com/jgillespietweet

LOUISE IMAGINARY RUTKOWSKI CREATURES

Diary Of A Lost Dream Girl The Butterfly’s

No Time Like Now

With traditional songs, contemporary melodies and original compositions, CHERRYGROVE are one of Scotland’s most exciting new folk ensembles. Their debut album, ’NO TIME LIKE NOW’, showcases the exceptional level of musicianship in the band through their sophisticated and thoughtful arrangements.

ep cd / download Release Date: Out Now

Lay Your Burden Down Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now

'Lay Your Burden Down' is the second album from Edinburgh's The Last Battle. It's a record that mixes all of the best bits of their folk laden debut with a new found indie rock energy, and a slight shift in sound that has earned the band praise from the likes of The Sunday Herald, The List and The Scotland On Sunday.

Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/thelastbattlemusic www.thelastbattlemusic.bandcamp.com Available from: On CD - www.thelastbattlemusic.bandcamp.com Record stores: Love Music glasgow, Vox Box Edinburgh and Elvis Shakespeare Edinburgh, also to download on iTunes. www.lastbattle.co.uk www.facebook.com/thelastbattleuk www.twitter.com/thelastbattle

Album : cd / download Release Date: 21 February cd / download Release Date: Out Now Former This Mortal Coil and The Hope Blister vocalist Louise Rutkowski releases her afirst solo Imaginary Creatures is a virtual band, studio album. Co-written withcollaboration and produced Irvin project formed by the of by lyricist Duguid it is described by itsand supporters as,and “A and songwriter David Scott producer truly haunting and beautiful album”,The “Beautiful, multi-instrumentalist Iain McKinna. stirring, and alive is with emotion”, and “Pure Butterfly’s Dream their debut album.

Guest poetic, lovelorn angst at ace its best”.

It includes musicians include guitar Keith More, mixes by Calum Malcolm (The Blue harmonica legend Fraser Speirs andNile), ex- and Steve Orchard (Sir PaulRod McCartney, Chris Lindisfarne songwriter Clements.

Cornell).

Listen/Watch: Listen/Watch: www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures https://soundcloud.com/louise-rutkowski/sets/ diary-of-a-lost-girl Available from: Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw Available from: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK Release via Itunes, Amazon MP3 and CD www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK Love Music Glasgow http://amzn.to/1heO9qD also coming soon on itunes + spotify www.louiserutkowski.co.uk www.facebook.com/louiserutkowski Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Imaginary-Creatures/392409684214473 https://twitter.com/LouiseRutkowski

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music news scotland

scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download UNKLE BOB

FOREIGN SKIES

TEN TONNE DOZER

It's Not Enough

This Human Error

Uit de Buik - Duivel te koop

'It’s Not Enough' conjures up the atmosphere of a sundrenched road-trip on America’s Pacific Coast Highway, with its slight air of melancholy, and gentle dappled sunlight that’s all the more precious because it feels so transitory.

Foreign Skies are a three piece post-rock/ambient influenced band based in Glasgow, with release of their debut EP the band are looking to be gigging around Scotland in the coming months

single download Release Date: 7 July

Listen/Watch: http://youtu.be/EkV4hysPctI https://soundcloud.com/unklebob/its-not-enough/ Available from: https://unklebob.bandcamp.com/ www.twitter.com/unklebobband www.facebook.com/unklebobband www.unklebob.com

single download Release Date: Out Now

Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/foreign-skies/sets/this-humanerror Available from: http://foreignskies.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/ForeignSkiesOfficial

live album (recorded in Belgium on our 202 tour) cd - Release Date: Out Now Ten Tonne Dozer are a heavy rock act based on the remote Shetland Islands. The band have played many gigs and tours, dozering their way throughout UK and Europe, their live shows are choc full of dozer mayhem and packing some serious ten tonne punch. It is an awe inspiring mix of blood, sweat, broken strings, and sheep skulls. It paves the way for the beginning of an epic journey throughout the ages of dishevelled dirt mongering slovenly metal and downright filthy Viking rock in Shetland.

Listen/Watch: Come see us on tour somewhere in May or listen/view at www.youtube.com/user/tentonnedozer or on www. facebook.com/tentonnedozer Available from: On sale at all our gigs on this tour and also available when we get back off tour on tentonnedozer.bigcartel. com/ www.facebook.com/tentonnedozer www.reverbnation.com/tentonnedozer

THE FRIEL SISTERS

DANCING WITH GHOSTS ROWAN ROSS

The Friel Sisters Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now

The Friel Sisters are excited to announce the recent release of their long awaited self-titled debut album with guest musicians Gearóid Mooney, Griogair Labhruidh & Seamus O’Kane. Featuring lively traditional Irish music interspersed with song in English and Irish they achieve a close blend on fiddle, flute and uilleann pipes.

Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/thefrielsisters/the-frielsisters-humours-of http://www.youtube.com/user/thefrielsisters Available from: http://frielmusic.com/#album Claddagh Records, Celtic Note, All Celtic Music, Tambourine(Japan), CD baby, iTunes, Google Play www.frielmusic.com www.facebook.com/frielsisters https://twitter.com/TheFrielSisters

Second Fiddle

Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now This debut album, Second Fiddle, is a collection of melodic songs and instrumentals from Scottish singer/songwriter Rowan Ross. The tracks were written at various points in his life.

His songs show a great deal of clarity and depth.

The title "Second Fiddle" came from one of the songs on the album, and is also a reference to the two violins he used in the recordings : one dark in colour and tone, and the other light.

Rowan is joined by a host of musicians on this album, including Alyn Cosker, Angus Lyon, Gillian Fleetwood, Konrad Wiszniewski, Louis Abbot, Maeve MacKinnon, Rick Standley, Rosie Townhill and Sam West.

Listen/Watch: www.rowanross.com/Rowan_Ross/video.html www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3Zmg0a1mrw Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com iTunes / Amazon MP3 www.birnamcdshop.com www.rowanross.com www.facebook.com/rowanrossmusic

Spirit of Beblow Visions of Holy Island Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now

Spirit of Beblow is an album of instrumentals and songs either inspired by or written about the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Northumberland. The album contains 8 instrumentals and 7 songs relating to events, industries and history of the Island.

Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/blackwing-1 Available from: www.dancingwithghosts.co.uk http://cdbaby.com/cd/dancingwithghosts www.nimbitmusic.com/dancingwithghosts www.dancingwithghosts.co.uk https://twitter.com/DancingWG

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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download JUNEBUG

THE MAVIS PROJECT

TR

Picking Up The Pieces

single as part of a future EP release CD & download upon EP release Release Date: 7 June

ep download Release Date: Out Now

Junebug will be releasing a new EP at their headline King Tut’s show comprising of their singles released over the past 9 months. “Hoops” + “You & I” are currently available to download, with “TR” and “Lines” to be released on the 7th of June.

Listen/Watch: www.souncloud.com/thejunebug www.junebugband.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com/junebugbanduk

We're a 5 piece female fronted alt/pop band from Ayrshire/Glasgow, The Mavis Project formed at the start of 2013. They draw on a massive amount of musical experience to combine powerful drums with punchy bass/guitar riffs topped with uplifting vocal harmonies to produce a catchy contemporary pop rock music you can shake yer stuff to.

Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/the-mavis-project

Available from: www.junebugband.bandcamp.com http://junebugband.bigcartel.com/

Available from: iTunes,amazon,7digital and Google playstore. www.facebook/themavisproject https://twitter.com/TheMavisProject

www.facebook.com/junebugband www.twitter.com/@junebugband

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DEATHCATS All Hail Deathcats Album vinyl Release Date: 9 June 'All Hail Deathcats' is the debut LP from Glasgow based trio, Deathcats. Side A contains what the band consider to be their pop numbers; short and sweet pop songs packed with melodies, sing-along choruses and soaked in reverb. Side B reveals their heavier elements; greatly influenced by long drives to shows on a strict audio diet of Thee Oh Sees and Black Sabbath. Coming in at just under 33 minutes, ‘All Hail Deathcats’ gives a very accurate representation of what the Glasgow trio have got to offer.

Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/deathcats-1 Available from: http://fuzzkillrecords.bandcamp.com/album/all-haildeathcats www.facebook.com/deathcats https://soundcloud.com/deathcats-1 https://twitter.com/DEATHCATS1

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AUGUST

will not fade and this year's programme is set to continue the tradition. Operas like Don Giovanni, Madame Butterfly and The Barber of Seville, which have lifted the soul will be added to by Coro Alba's 'The Ivor Nevello Story'. The setting Fèis an Eilein/ for Sunday's event is the south-facing gardens of The Skye Festival The Abbey House - home of the Festival and the Isle of Skye home of Lord Bruce. Unreserved open air seating July-August is provided for the audience, while the artists enjoy a full covered stage setting. Bring a picnic!

Nine weeks of music, theatre, ceilidhs and There will be music for all tastes over the activities in the Sleat peninsula, South Skye Festival Weekend. Why not take the opportunity starts on 1 July. It includes the world premiere of including a visit to the lovely undiscovered of 'Aiseag' by Mary Ann Kennedy and Scott village of Culross itself? Here you will find the Armstrong, a PRS Biennial Commission for the nearest thing to a 16th century time capsule Cultural Programme of the Commonwealth anywhere in Scotland. Visit The Palace, see The Games inspired by the small ferries of the west Town House, read about Thomas Cochrane, coast. We also have some great musicians Scotland's most outstanding naval hero or enjoy playing including Christine Primrose, Fergie a delicious meal at the Red Lion or sample MadDonald, Addie Harper, Alasdair Fraser, bands delights at the Biscuit Café. Whatever you do, Rant and Cherrygrove. enjoy the Culross Festival. www.seall.co.uk www.culrossfestival.com

Magners Summer Nights Glasgow 7-10 + 14-16 August

Innerleithen Music Festival Scottish Borders 15-17 August

A music festival featuring high-profile acts is to be held over two weekends at the newlyrefurbished £2m bandstand in Glasgow's Kelvingrove Park. Teenage Fanclub, Squeeze, Alison Moyet, The Waterboys, Capercaillie and Steve Earle will perform at Magners Summer Nights. www.facebook.com/MagnersSummerNights

Edinburgh International Festival Edinburgh 8-31 August

A hugely enjoyable weekend of traditional music in this small Borders town, beautifully situated amongst rolling hills by the River Tweed.

Memorable concerts feature some of the biggest names in Celtic music alongside the best of the local talent and the weekend is rounded off with a concert presenting wonderful singers of traditional song. Complementing the concerts are an open stage, a singaround and the legendary informal music sessions in local hostelries and the Union Club. www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org

Stowed Out Festival

fact if you buy your ticket before hand it is less than £2 per band!! In the last 4 years our wee festival has got better and better, putting our lifeboat and Stranraer on the map. A Music Festival with loads of fun and family appeal www.lifeboatparkfest.co.uk

Doune The Rabbit Hole Cardross, nr Stirling 22-24 August A small family-friendly festival with a twist!

Doune The Rabbit Hole presents music, comedy, art, spoken word, drama, puppetry and much more! Events across Scotland throughout the year culminating in a 3 day multi arts festival... it's time to go Doune The Rabbit Hole!! We make people happy through music, art, cake and loads of other stuff! After we've done that we teach people who wouldn't ordinarily be able to how to do creative things, like play instruments, write poetry and paint. www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk

Bell Rock Blues Festival Arbroath 22-24 August This year the committee have worked extremely hard to bring Arbroath a wide and interesting selection of Blues/Rock and various other types of music. This year we have over 30 bands playing throughout the weekend. As in previous years there will be no charge for you to go and enjoy any of the bands. Due to the success of the festival some of the venues are starting early with music on Friday evening which will give you a taste of what will be taking place over the weekend. www.bellrockblues.com

Three exhilarating weeks of the very best in classical music, theatre, opera and dance.

Edinburgh is the world's Festival City. With 4 million attendances, one third of the world's countries represented on its streets and stages, it’s where people come together from across the globe to share their passion for arts, culture and ideas. It's also where countless talented stars and performers have begun or developed their careers. With 12 Festivals throughout the year, there’s an endless array of events, performances and experiences to enjoy. www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk

Stow 16 August

The Buffet 2014: The Shetland Rock Festival

Stowed Out is ran by Sound Out are a not for profit organisation formed in 2009 by an eclectic group of musicians and music fans in the village of Stow in the Scottish Borders.

Over the years Sound Out has grown and now hosts a range vibrant music and arts events where there is always a strong emphasis on encouraging and supporting young or first time performers to get up and have a go. www.soundout.org.uk

Shetland 22-24 August

Piping Live!

Mull of Kintyre Music Festival

Glasgow 11-17 August

Mull 20-24 August

We have over 140 events over the week from Monday 11th to Sunday 17th August. You will see some of the festival favourites such as Live! at the Street Cafe, The International Quartets Competition, Pipe Idol, Music of the Nations and Pipe Band Performances. We have also added a number of exciting new events including the Music of the Clans Series, Boreraig and Rakish Paddy, Glenfiddich Whisky Dinner and a series of events and recitals focussing on the commemoration of WWI. www.pipinglive.co.uk

Campbeltown in beautiful Kintyre is the setting for this weekend-long display of new, emerging and established musical talent. Indoor and outdoor venues host a range of concerts, sessions, ceilidhs, choirs, pipe and brass bands and modern and Highland dancing. With open-air and children's events. Whether you are looking for a fun weekend away, a workshop to improve your musical talent, to find out more about your heritage or just an entertaining night out you will find it at the Mull of Kintyre Music Festival. www.mokfest.com

Culross Festival

Stranraer Park Fest

14-17 August Fife

Stranraer 22-23 August

For twenty years, the charity that is the Culross Festival has been bringing some of the UK and Scotland's top acts to Culross. Memories of Eddi Reader, Ruby Turner and Red Hot Chilli Pipers

What is the Park Fest? A music festival, a large marquee which is ticketed, a licensed bar and live music all day!! Nowhere else could you get so much great live music for so little a cost, in

Two big full on jam-packed shows, one night and one day & night of rock and metal celebrating Shetland's finest and most original acts that make up the burgeoning Shetland metal scene.

The line-up also includes seven bands from the mainland that will compliment the local acts and also some of these bands have already played in Shetland or toured with Shetland bands. There will be twenty bands playing over the two dates accompanied by local drum & DJ act, Lyall Vs Murray and MC'd by the hosts of the local Heavy Metal podcast 'The Heavy Metal Buffet'. www.heavymetalbuffet.co.uk

Trad on the Tyne Haddington 29-31 August The outstanding Karine Polwart and Blazin’ Fiddles will be topping the bill at this year’s Trad on the Tyne festival in Haddington. Other headline acts will include the Friel Sisters, the Victorian Trout Conspiracy, and local singer/ songwriter Alex Hodgson, while the programme will again feature massed pipes and drums, Open Stage, workshops, come-and-try classes, storytelling, pub sessions, and a wide range of family entertainment. Organised by Haddington Pipe Band in association with the Waterloo Bistro, Trad on the Tyne is now in its fourth year. www.tradonthetyne.com

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SEPTEMBER

Edinburgh Mela Edinburgh / Leith Links 29-31 August 31 The Edinburgh Mela is turning 20! We’re celebrating two decades with a packed programme of internationally-renowned talent, including the world premiere of The King of Ghosts, a mesmerizing new collaboration between brilliant young Sarod musician Soumik Datta and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

Add to that our three stages showcasing the best in world music, beautiful international dance and performance, our marketplace overflowing with homewares, our Mela Kidzone bursting with activities and workshops, and the mouthwatering fare on offer in our Global Food Village, and we have all the ingredients for a family weekend you won’t want to miss. Come on down to Leith Links and join our end-of-summer birthday party. www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk

Nairn Book and Arts Festival

at Dalkeith Country Estate featuring Scottish bands such as Big Country and the Bay City Rollers. Midfest: Grown in Scotland will also feature a host of other bands from Scotland www.midfestgrowninscotland.co.uk

Nairn 2-7 September

NonStuff Festival

Summer Isles Festival

A unique celebration of literature, drama, music and art in the Highlands of Scotland. We’re really proud of our Festival Programme this year; with more variety than ever, we’re sure you and your family will love it. There will be music for all tastes, from the inimitable jazz violinist Tim Kliphuis to the Scottish Tango Ensemble, and some of the country’s best Scottish traditional musicians, including the Occasionals, Highland Connection and Mike Vass, join us for a special charity concert in memory of talented fiddler Ian Hardie. We’d love you to join us for our first ever large scale singing event, Four Seasons of Song – no previous choir experience necessary, just join in and sing! https://nairnfestival.co.uk/

Achiltibuie, Ross-shire 30 August

Bathgate Music Festival

Pioneered by local musician Mairearad Green, with fantastic music and the most beautiful festival setting, this year’s Summer Isles Festival in Achiltibuie, which is under an hour from Ullapool, promises to be the best yet. The varied line up for 2014 includes new electro/techno band, Halcyon, featuring John Somerville, Barry Reid and Adam Sutherland; best known as members of lively supergroup Treacherous Orchestra. The boys pack a big punch with a mix of Electro/Techno/Big beat sounds alongside live instrumentation, vocal samples and bundles of raw energy. www.summerislesfestival.com

Electric Fields Drumlanrig Castle 30 August A brand new festival nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Drumlanrig Castle, south west Scotland. Fatherson headlining. Organisers have worked tirelessly to put together a formidable line-up of musical talent at a ticket price that’s kind on the music-loving pocket. Organisers believe Electric Fields will be a hugely significant event both for Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish music calendar. www.facebook.com/electricfieldsfestival

Bathgate 4-7 September 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. www.facebook.com/pages/Bathgate-Music-Festival/147565131921816

Blas Festival Highlands 4-15 September

Wiston Lodge, South Lanarkshire : 12-14 September The Forgotten Works bring you NonStuff – events with unamplified performances, permaculture, workshops and games. After a calamitous but eventually successful crowfunding campaign – the first ever NonStuff festival is happening in September. www.nonstuff.co.uk

Loopallu Ullapool 26-27 September 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 Loopallu seven years later has had the likes of Paolo Nutini, Mumford & Sons and Franz Ferdinand grace their little stage. This is a small intimate festival with a line-up of well known festival favourites and Scottish acts. www.loopallu.co.uk

OCTOBER Glasgow Americana Festival Glasgow 1-5 October

Blas Festival is the Highlands' premier Gaelic and Glasgow's annual celebration of Americana traditional music festival. Blas takes place in brings musicians from as far afield as Texas and venues across the Highlands and includes an Canada to perform roots music from blues to eclectic line-up of local, national and rockabilly. international artistes. www.glasgowamericana.com www.blas-festival.com

Live @ Troon Ayrshire 5-7 September

The fifth annual Live at Troon Festival is beginning to take real form for the weekend of Friday 5th to Sunday 7th of September with the main acts now in place for the weekend and some new events taking place around the town.

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers will be the headline act on the Friday opening night and we can reveal The Last Big Weekend that the wonderful Eddi Reader will be headlining Glasgow with her full band on the Saturday night at Troon 30 August Concert Hall. The early evening event will feature a parade of local performers leading the Mogwai headline The East End Social's Last Big good folk of Troon from the starting point at the Weekend Festival extravaganza on the Saturday swimming pool towards the Live Music tent on night in Glasgow's Richmond Park (just next to the beach next to the Concert Hall ahead of the Shawfield Stadium) with an extraordinary doors opening for the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. supporting cast of Fuck Buttons, James Holden, Featuring Troon’s Blackrock and Boys Brigade The Wedding Present, The Twilight Sad, Young Pipe Bands, Sum Wummin Drummin and the Fathers, Swervedriver, Holy Mountain and Troon All Star Cheerleaders – and there’s no Honeyblood. On Sunday The East End Social is doubt more entertainers and floats will be brought to a celebratory close with this all day added! party, curated by Glasgow clubbing icons Optimo www.liveattroon.com and Numbers. Featuring Hudson Mohawke, Jeff Mills, James Murphy, Optimo (Espacio), Midfest Jackmaster, Spencer, SOPHIE, Nozinja and Dalkeith Golden Teacher.

6-7 September www.eastendsocial.com/events/ Midlothian's arts and culture festival Midfest is coming back, bigger than ever with the help of the Homecoming Scotland 2014 fund. This year's event is kicking off with a massive music festival

Ullapool Guitar Festival Ullapool 3-5 October Come and Join us for the 15th Ullapool Guitar Festival this October. Amazing musicians in concert and held held in stunning surroundings.

Enjoy workshops, concerts, the guitar exhibition/ trade show and the best kept secret in Ullapool "The Late Club" - starting at midnight and runs till 03.00 am (and sometimes longer!). If you love guitar music in all its forms then this Festival is not to be missed. www.ullapoolguitarfestival.com

The Spree Paisley October 10-18 Paisley's national festival of music, comedy and arts, now in it third year - taking place at various venues in the town centre www.thespree.co.uk

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