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gig dates from 25 APRIL 2014
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EDINBURGH + Mid - East - West Lothian
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25 APRIL
OPEN MIC; Upstairs, Ryan’s Bar, 1 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh. Time 9.30pm. EDDI READER on her 2014 ‘Vagabond’ tour. To celebrate her new album Vagabond, Eddi presents a special evening in the intimate surroundings of The Queen’s Hall, 85-89 Clerk St, Edinburgh. Time 7pm, Tickets £23.50 + £1.50 booking fee per ticket. This fee is charged on all sales for this event (ie telephone, internet, in person). If you buy tickets online, there is an additional 50p per ticket credit/debit card fee. 26 APRIL
THE UNDERGROUND YOUTH, FRANTIC CHANT, LIFE MODEL: At Sneaky Petes,73 Cowgate, Edinburgh. 7pm-10pm. £5 Advance from Ticket Scotland, or £7 on the Door. Part of two special Scottish dates for The Underground Youth. In Edinburgh not only do we have amazing visuals to accompany the bands provided by the minds eye psycadelic light show, we also have a Merch stall from fuzz club records, an art stall and The Gift dj's playing inbetween bands. The Manchester based band blend the sounds of shoegaze, post-punk and psychedelic rock to create a raw and haunting wall of sound. The creative project of Craig Dyer boasts a number of digital and physical releases since it began in 2008, the most recent of which have been released by the bands label Fuzz Club Records. As a live band The Underground Youth have spent the last two years touring through Europe playing extensively. BLACK CAT BONE BLUES; Ryan’s Bar,1 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh. Time 9pm. 28 APRIL
MARY MACMASTER, THE BADWILLS: At Coda Music, Edinburgh. A TradFest taster in-store at Coda from 5pm. www.codamusic.co.uk 29 APRIL
Brookfield Knights present..... THE DARDANELLES: At Edinburgh Folk Club (Edinburgh TradFest event - venue tbc). Indisputably one of the most exciting ‘live’ bands on the world roots music circuit, The Dardanelles possess all the explosive power of a steam engine that’s about to blow its top. www.facebook.com/thedardanelles 1 MAY
Born To Be Wide seminar - MUSIC MAKING MONEY: BTBW’s next seminar and social evening, takes place at Edinburgh’s Electric Circus. The discussion will focus on income sources beyond gig fees and selling releases. Confirmed speakers include Creative Scotland music officer, David Weaver, and
Glasgow-based producer/composer Kenny Inglis, whose work is regularly used in TV shows and film trailers. They will be joined by KFM Records owner Scott Macdonald, who has offset declining album sales by monetising video clips and partnering with brands. An additional speaker is expected to be announced, early next week. www.borntobewide.co.uk 2 MAY
BREABACH on tour: At Tradfest, Teviot Row Debating House. One of the most celebrated and successful Scottish folk bands of recent times, Breabach command the stage with flare, charisma and a sound that is as expansive as it is distinct. Powered by double bagpipes, flute and fiddle, this uncompromising force is further fuelled by the tight groove of double bass, guitar and step-dance. www.breabach.com LITTLE KICKS on tour: Headline show as part of “Put Your Love In Front Of Me” Spring Tour at Wee Red bar, Edinburgh. The Little Kicks are a 4 piece band who have a reputation for a great live show and are known for their distinctly catchy upbeat indie pop songs."We play upbeat Indie Disco pop that makes people dance." www.thelittlekicks.co.uk 3 MAY
BLISS: At Electric Circus, Edinburgh. Bliss originally formed in Virginia with Alexis Branch "Lex" at the tender age of 8 years old. They now reside in Atlanta, Georgia. Their music is rich and full; realistic and diverse, energetic and highly entertaining! Coining the Genre "Electro Pop & B their music is rich and full; realistic and diverse, energetic and highly entertaining! www.facebook.com/OfficialBLISS 4 MAY
BLISS with support from BLEEKER: At Opal Lounge, Edinburgh. Bliss originally formed in Virginia with Alexis Branch "Lex" at the tender age of 8 years old. They now reside in Atlanta, Georgia. Their music is rich and full; realistic and diverse, energetic and highly entertaining! Coining the Genre "Electro Pop & B their music is rich and full; realistic and diverse, energetic and highly entertaining! Edinburgh’s Bleeker are Harris Canning and Lauren Alari. Bleeker was formed in 2002 and over the years have teamed up with many different musicians they like to call the "Bleeker Collective", they have supported EL Presidente, Eddie Reader and The Levellers. www.facebook.com/OfficialBLISS www.facebook.com/pages/BLEEKER/197246887993 5 MAY
BLISS with support from BLEEKER: At Madogs, Edinburgh. Bliss originally formed in Virginia with Alexis Branch "Lex" at the tender age of 8 years old. They now reside in Atlanta, Georgia. Their music is rich and full; realistic and diverse, energetic and highly entertaining! Coining the Genre "Electro Pop & B their music is rich and full; realistic and diverse, energetic and highly entertaining! Edinburgh’s Bleeker are Harris Canning and Lauren Alari. Bleeker was formed in 2002 and over the years have teamed up with many different musicians they like to call the "Bleeker Collective", they have supported EL Presidente, Eddie Reader and The Levellers. www.facebook.com/OfficialBLISS
GIGguide pages ...
Edinburgh + Lothians pages 2-5
Glasgow area
mid west coast pages 5-11
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Highlands + Islands
page 16-20
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Scottish Borders page 22
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www.facebook.com/pages/BLEEKER/197246887993 ADAM HOLMES and the EMBERS: At Queens Hall, Edinburgh. TradFest Showcase for North American Irish and Celtic Festival Organisations. One of the brightest rising stars on today’s Scottish music scene and long-listed for a 2014 Scottish Album of the Year 'SAY' Award, the 23-year-old is a singer and songwriter of rare and timeless potency, drawing on influences from either side of the Atlantic. www.adamholmesandtheembers.com 7 MAY
BLISS with support from BLEEKER: At Liquid Room, Edinburgh. Bliss originally formed in Virginia with Alexis Branch "Lex" at the tender age of 8 years old. They now reside in Atlanta, Georgia. Their music is rich and full; realistic and diverse, energetic and highly entertaining! Coining the Genre "Electro Pop & B their music is rich and full; realistic and diverse, energetic and highly entertaining! Edinburgh’s Bleeker are Harris Canning and Lauren Alari. Bleeker was formed in 2002 and over the years have teamed up with many different musicians they like to call the "Bleeker Collective", they have supported EL Presidente, Eddie Reader and The Levellers. www.facebook.com/OfficialBLISS www.facebook.com/pages/BLEEKER/197246887993 9 MAY
The Medicine Show Revue presents: FASH STEWART, FRASER ANDERSON, THE DAVID LATTO BAND, HAMISH ROBERTS, CIGARBOX DON JACK at Trad Fest Edinburgh.
A cavalcade of fine Highland performers comprising of award-winning guitarist Hamish Roberts, cult songwriter and funny-man Fash Stewart, and the renowned Cigarbox Don - whose 2013 album has been received with aplomb, featuring the much-loved I’m Feeling like Oor Wullie. The Highlanders are joined by former Dougie MacLean band regular Fraser Anderson and The David Latto Band. Tickets available through Summerhall Box Office or by calling 0845 874 300. £8. Summerhall, Edinburgh www.medicinemusic.co.uk 10 MAY
POLLY & THE BILLETS DOUX: At Electric Circus, Edinburgh. This folk-rock-roll-soul quartet play four dates in Scotland in May before unveiling their new record, Money Tree on 19 May. Known for their authentic and energy-filled live performances, the genre-defying quartet boast a genius combination of folk, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, country and even gospel. This impressive independent band have gone from strength to strength since the release of their debut album in 2010, which had them topping many ‘ones to watch’ lists. That same year, they reached number 21 on the BBC Radio 1 Indie Charts and were invited to do live sessions with BBC 6 Music’s Cerys Matthews and BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends. The buzz hasn’t stopped since. www.pollyandthebilletsdoux.co.uk 13 MAY
JAMES GILLESPIE: At Malones Bar, Edinburgh. James is a Scottish 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. www.jamesgillespie.es 16 MAY
Soundhouse benefit gig: LORD ROCHESTER, THE BEVVY SISTERS, SHOOGLENIFTY, DOLPHIN BOY. At The Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh at 8pm (doors open at 7.30), £10 - and there won’t be an untapped foot in the house. The Soundhouse will be a new state-of-the-art music venue for Edinburgh, offering a fair deal for musicians, and a warm welcome to audiences of all ages. Andy Levy aka Dolphin Boy said: "Grassroots culture is alive in Edinburgh but it is not kicking and we desperately need a venue like the Soundhouse. I fully support the aims and aspirations of the Soundhouse project and would urge anyone who doesn’t want bankers and accountants as the sole arbiters of taste to do the same.” Tickets available via Ticketmaster @ www.ticketmaster.co.uk www.soundhouse.org.uk 24 MAY
A BAND CALLED QUINN: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. If you missed ABCQ performing Biding Time (remix) at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the band were blown away by the reaction to the show and are looking forward to touring it this year; hopefully to a venue near you! www.bidingtimeremix.com
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AOIFE O’DONOVAN plus RACHEL RIES; Aoife O’Donovan is known as the lead singer of Crooked Still and Sometymes Why. She has collaborated with some of the most eminent names across roots, classical, bluegrass, and jazz, from Alison Krauss and Chris Thile, to Gabriel Kahane and Dave Douglas. Aoife received high-praise for her performance at last year’s Transatlantic Sessions and this year’s Celtic Connections festival. With interest now high on both sides of the Atlantic, Aoife O’Donovan’s shows are not to be missed. RACHEL RIES hails from the inspiring, vast expanses of South Dakota, by way of Zaire. Her formative years were filled with Mennonite hymns, Suzuki violin and The Carpenters. Currently splitting her time between rural Vermont and New York City, she crafts sly and compassionate songs for the crooked hearted. With a clear voice and steady hand, she pulls the listener into her world of city grit, country dirt, and her open-eyed search for redemption and reason.The Pleasance Cabaret Bar, Edinburgh. Tickets £13 from Tickets Scotland 0131 220 3234 and Ripping Records 0131 227 7070 1 JUNE
LITTLE KICKS on tour: Acoustic Afternoon set in the Brewdog Edinburgh Bar with support. The Little Kicks are a 4 piece band who have a reputation for a great live show and are known for their distinctly catchy upbeat indie pop songs."We play upbeat Indie Disco pop that makes people dance." www.thelittlekicks.co.uk 14 JUNE The Pathhead Music Collective present: Share a summer evening with INDIA ALBA and the CORRINA HEWAT BAND at Pathhead Village Hall. http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk/ DOUGIE MACLEAN; Dougie MacLean is Scotland’s pre-eminent singer-songwriter: a national musical treasure who has developed a unique blend of lyrical, roots-based songwriting and instrumental composition. Internationally renowned for his song Caledonia, and for music for the film Last of the Mohicans, his live performances are especially intimate. Marquee, Linlithgow RFC Organised by the Linlithgow Folk Festival Association as part of the Linlithgow Civic Festival. Box Office: 01506 282720 www.linlithgowfolk.com 27 JUNE
Soundhouse benefit gig: THE BANJO LOUNGE 4, BLUEFLINT, DEAN OWENS + FRIENDS, DOLPHIN BOY. At The Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh at 8pm (doors open at 7.30), £10. And we are expecting some surprise special guests too. The Soundhouse will be a new state-of-the-art music venue for Edinburgh, offering a fair deal for musicians, and a warm welcome to audiences of all ages. Andy Levy aka Dolphin Boy said: "Grassroots culture is alive in Edinburgh but it is not kicking and we desperately need a venue like the Soundhouse. I fully support the aims and aspirations of the Soundhouse project and would urge anyone who doesn’t want bankers and accountants as the sole arbiters of taste to do the same.” Tickets available via Ticketmaster @ www.ticketmaster.co.uk www.soundhouse.org.uk 1 AUGUST
DOUGIE MACLEAN Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014. Dougie MacLean is Scotland’s pre-eminent singer-songwriter: a national musical treasure who has developed a unique blend of lyrical, roots-based songwriting and instrumental composition. Internationally renowned for his song Caledonia, and for music for the film Last of the Mohicans, his live performances are especially intimate. The Queens Hall, Edinburgh.
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25 APRIL
STG Presents: MARTIN METCALFE & THE FORNICATORS plus Special guests PARALLAX FACTION At Nice N Sleazys, Glasgow. Doors 7:30 pm - Over 18's www.facebook.com/StgPromotions GEORGE MCINTOSH DUO; Grand Ole Opry, 2-4 Govan Road, Glasgow. Time 7pm. Tickets £4 entry for members, £5 for non-members GLUE; The Glue lads are back with all the indie, electro, new and old punk, rock n roll and dance madness. It's a wonder they keep it all together. The Flying Duck,142 Renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 11pm – 3am. Tickets £5/£3.
www.flyingduckclub.com 26 APRIL
Brookfield Knights present..... THE DARDANELLES: At Brookfield Village Hall, Renfrewshire. Indisputably one of the most exciting ‘live’ bands on the world roots music circuit, The Dardanelles possess all the explosive power of a steam engine that’s about to blow its top. www.facebook.com/thedardanelles DAVE ARCARI and ERIN HARPE: Dave Arcari (Scotland) and Erin Harpe Blues Duo (USA) live at Buchanan Memorial Hall, Milton of Buchanan, by Drymen. SCOTTISH troubadour DAVE ARCARI teams up with his Boston USA-based pals Erin Harpe and Jim Countryman – the Erin Harpe Delta Blues Duo – to play a double-header show. Arcari – who returns to the USA in July – has just finished a 15-date UK tour promoting his latest album Whisky in my Blood. He is particularly excited about Whisky in my Blood: “The label (Blue North, Finland) put the album out on heavy coloured vinyl as well as CD and digital download,” says Arcari. “And although this is my fifth album, the vinyl release makes it feel like my first ‘proper’ record!” Arcari has shared the stage with major artists including country/Americana legend Steve Earle, the mighty Alabama 3, Seasick Steve, Toby Keith and veteran blues-rocker Robin Trower. A regular at UK and European festivals, Arcari cites recent highlights as Glastonbury; Moulin Blues Festival in Holland; Belgium’s Peer Festival (alongside Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa and Steve Winwood); BluesAlive in the Czech Republic and Poland. www.davearcari.com
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The American girl group BLISS play five dates in Edinburgh and Glasgow from 3-7 May, with support from Scotland's BLEEKER. www.officialbliss.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/BLEEKER/197246887993
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www.facebook.com/davearcarimusic FATHERSON: Headline at The Arches, Glasgow promoting their debut album ‘I Am An Island'. www.facebook.com/fathersonband Indievous Presents ….. KILL CITY RADIO + FROM THE STORM + DEAD MAN FALL + SAINT SECAIRE + NORTHERN NIGHTLIGHTS: At Pivo Pivo, 15 Waterloo Street, Glasgow. 7.30pm £5/£4 on door. www.facebook.com/indievous HOUNDIN THE STREETS: Nothing but bare boned Hip Hop Disco and Post Punk. The finest original sounds from the East Coast. The Flying Duck,142 Renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 11pm – 3am. Tickets £5/£3. www.flyingduckclub.com AMERICAN ROUTES; Grand Ole Opry, 2-4 Govan Road, Glasgow. Time 7pm. Tickets £4 entry for members, £5 for non-members 27 APRIL
THE UNDERGROUND YOUTH & LIFE MODEL: At 13th Note King Street, Glasgow. 8pm-11.30. £4 from Tickets Scotland, £6 on the door. Second Part of two special Scottish dates for The Underground youth. Joined by Glasgow based Life Model And some special guests to be announced closer to the time. The Manchester based band blend the sounds of shoegaze, post-punk and psychedelic rock to create a raw and haunting wall of sound. The creative project of Craig Dyer boasts a number of digital and physical releases since it began in 2008, the most recent of which have been released by the bands label Fuzz Club Records. As a live band The Underground Youth have spent the last two years touring through Europe playing extensively. EDDI READER on her 2014 ‘Vagabond’ tour. To celebrate her new album Vagabond, Eddi presents a special Intimate evening. o2 ABC, 300 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow, Time 7pm. WHERE THE FOLKS AT; Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying Duck,142 Renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 6pm – 8pm. Free entry. www.flyingduckclub.com 30 APRIL
The Fallen Angels Club presents: KRISTA DETOR plus LES JOHNSON & ME @ Admiral Bar, Glasgow. 7.30 p.m. £12.00 www.ticketweb.co.uk Impressive singer/songwriter, Krista Detor from Indiana is heading for a show at The Admiral in Glasgow. Krista’s solo albums have consistently won national and international prominence, including number one on the Euro-Americana Chart and placement within the top 10 of the U.S. Folk and Independent Music charts. www.fallenangelsclub.com 1 MAY
The Fallen Angels Club presents: DAN STUART + KATHLEEN HASKARD @Glad Cafe, Shawlands. Doors 7.30pm. £12.00. www.ticketweb.co.uk The irrepressible, Dan Stuart – formerly of seminal Alt-Country rockers Green on Red during the 1980s – makes irregular forays into the music spotlight these days. But what an impact he makes when he does. His first solo record this century, “The Deliverance of Marlowe Billings” was released in 2012 to a round of top reviews. Then he toured, and included a memorable show at King Tut’s, which the respected americana-uk website reviewed as “80 minutes of unabashed fervour, intensity and
commitment in every single song.” www.fallenangelsclub.com LITTLE KICKS on tour: Headline show as part of “Put Your Love In Front Of Me” Spring Tour at Broadcast, Glasgow. The Little Kicks are a 4 piece band who have a reputation for a great live show and are known for their distinctly catchy upbeat indie pop songs."We play upbeat Indie Disco pop that makes people dance." www.thelittlekicks.co.uk 2 MAY
ATTICA RAGE: Scotland’s favourite rock DJ Tom Russell and heavy rock band Attica Rage will be joining forces at the official launch party of ‘The Basement Rocks’ - a brand new rock club-night in Cumbernauld. To be held in The Basement at Paps Nightclub, every Friday night, the club is hosted by legendary DJ Tom Russell and will feature live bands followed by Tom’s ‘Friday Night Rock Show’ club-night, running into the wee hours. For the launch party, Attica Rage will be performing a set of their own songs and a special classic covers set. Doors open at 7.30pm with live music from 8.30pm and Tom’s rock club running from 11pm until 3am. Entry is only £3 and all drinks are £1.50. www.facebook.com/events/570650976376490/ www.atticarage.com 3 MAY
Medicine Music presents: FRASER ANDERSON (with OLD DANCE SCHOOL) at
Oran Mor, Glasgow. 7.30 £12.50 www.medicinemusic.co.uk 6 MAY
BLISS: At Classic Grand, Glasgow. Bliss originally formed in Virginia with Alexis Branch "Lex" at the tender age of 8 years old. They now reside in Atlanta, Georgia. Their music is rich and full; realistic and diverse, energetic and highly entertaining! Coining the Genre "Electro Pop & B their music is rich and full; realistic and diverse, energetic and highly entertaining! www.facebook.com/OfficialBLISS 6 MAY
Medicine Music presents: FRASER ANDERSON. 7.30 at Tintos, 1 Hunter Street, East Kilbride www.medicinemusic.co.uk 7 MAY
St Andrews in the Square presents – RANT. 7.30pm / £12 (£10 conc). RANT is the meeting of 4 of Scotland’s finest fiddle players, two from the Shetland Islands and two from the Highlands. Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, Sarah-Jane Summers and Lauren MacColl join forces to create a sound rich and vibrant, evocative of the exciting scene they create music in. They made their debut performance in July 2012, storming onto the scene and immediately earning high praise, “delightful … a quartet which should enrich both the traditional and classical music
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30 APRIL : The Fallen Angels Club presents: KRISTA DETOR plus LES JOHNSON & ME @ Admiral Bar, Glasgow. 7.30 p.m. £12.00 www.ticketweb.co.uk Impressive singer/songwriter, Krista Detor from Indiana is heading for a show at The Admiral in Glasgow. Krista’s solo albums have consistently won national and international prominence, including number one on the Euro-Americana Chart and placement within the top 10 of the U.S. Folk and Independent Music charts. www.fallenangelsclub.com
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scenes in future” (Northings.com, live review). Using just their fiddles, they weave a tapestry of melodies, textures, layers and sounds. Known for their work as soloists and with various bands, this is a celebration of the instrument they all have a passion for. 4 fiddles: one beautiful sound! Get tickets at: www.musicglue.com A BAND CALLED QUINN: A multimedia collaboration between musician Louise Quinn (A Band Called Quinn), Grid Iron Theatre Director Ben Harrison & Scottish film maker Uisdean Murray in response to international shared story project Biding Time (remix). Biding Time (remix) tells the story of aspiring singer/ songwriter Thyme & her journey through the fame factory as she pursues success in the music industry. It is based on Louise Quinn's own experience of being signed to a major record label, & the highs & lows that ensued. The show combines a live band with feature-film-quality visuals, a large rabbit, guest appearance by legendary performance artist Diane Torr & the first ever use of silent disco technology in this context to give a truly immersive & original audience experience. This is the story of a musician and her discovery of exactly what it is that a woman is expected to do to succeed in the music industry. CCA 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow. Tickets £10 / £8 plus bf. Time 8pm. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow. www.bidingtimeremix.com www.facebook.com/abandcalledquinn 8 MAY
A BAND CALLED QUINN: If you missed ABCQ performing Biding Time (remix) at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the band were blown away by the reaction to the show and are looking forward to touring it this year; A multimedia collaboration between musician Louise Quinn (A Band Called Quinn), Grid Iron Theatre Director Ben Harrison & Scottish film maker Uisdean Murray in response to international shared story project Biding Time (remix). Biding Time (remix) tells the story of aspiring singer/ songwriter Thyme & her journey through the fame factory as she pursues success in the music industry. It is based on Louise Quinn's own experience of being signed to a major record label, & the highs & lows that ensued. The show combines a live band with feature-film-quality visuals, a large rabbit, guest appearance by legendary performance artist Diane Torr & the first ever use of silent disco technology in this context to give a truly immersive & original audience experience. This is the story of a musician and her discovery of exactly what it is that a woman is expected to do to succeed in the music industry. CCA 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow. Tickets £10 / £8 plus bf. Time 8pm. www.bidingtimeremix.com www.facebook.com/abandcalledquinn 9 MAY
POLLY & THE BILLETS DOUX: At King Tuts, Glasgow. This folk-rock-roll-soul quartet play four dates in Scotland in May before unveiling their new record, Money Tree on 19 May. Known for their authentic and energy-filled live performances, the genre-defying quartet boast a genius combination of folk, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, country and even gospel. This impressive independent band have gone from strength to strength since the release of their debut album in 2010, which had them topping many ‘ones to watch’ lists. That same year, they reached
number 21 on the BBC Radio 1 Indie Charts and were invited to do live sessions with BBC 6 Music’s Cerys Matthews and BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends. The buzz hasn’t stopped since. www.pollyandthebilletsdoux.co.uk 12 MAY
A BAND CALLED QUINN: At The Beacon, Greenock. If you missed ABCQ performing Biding Time (remix) at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the band were blown away by the reaction to the show and are looking forward to touring it this year; hopefully to a venue near you! www.bidingtimeremix.com www.facebook.com/abandcalledquinn
14 MAY
JAMES GILLESPIE: At Pivo Pivo, Glasgow. James is a Scottish 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. www.jamesgillespie.es 17 MAY
BARBARA DICKSON AND RAB NOAKES: Barbara and Rab have known one another for nearly fifty years and the songs represent many areas they've explored together in that time. That rich mixture of songs from limitless sources appealed to them, and instilled in them an instinct for songs of interest wherever they're from. Town Hall, Station House, 71 Station Rd, Milngavie. 20 MAY
The Fallen Angels Club presents: NELS ANDREWS plus support @ Admiral Bar, Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm. £12.00. www.ticketweb.co.uk Brooklyn-based Nels Andrews, no stranger to Glasgow audiences, returns to the city for another intimate gig at the Admiral Bar. The hugely talented Andrews enjoyed critical acclaim with his 2012 self released, “Scrimshaw,” which followed the delights of “Off Track Betting” and “Sunday Shoes” to establish his credentials as a poetic, stirring, thoughtful and respected singer/songwriter. www.fallenangelsclub.com 22 MAY
The Fallen Angels Club presents: An Evening with ELIZA GILKYSON @ St Andrew's In The Square, Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £13 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151. Eliza Gilkyson, the Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and activist, who played the Glasgow Americana Festival in 2012. Eliza is a politically minded, poetically gifted singer-songwriter who has become one of the most respected musicians in Folk and Americana music circles. The daughter of songwriter Terry Gilkyson, whose songs were recorded by artists as diverse as Johnny Cash, the White Stripes, and Dean Martin, Eliza was headed for a career in music at an early age. www.ticketweb.co.uk www.fallenangelsclub.com 23 MAY
My First Music presents .....THE SUNSHINE UNDERGROUND with support from MICKEY
9’S, BROWN BEAR AND THE BANDITS & CRASH CLUB: At Glasgow’s Classic Grand. This night is going to be an experience, take you on a journey to the outer realms of your mind and gently bring you back home, kiss you softly on the cheek and wave you off into the Glasgow darkness of night. Tickets www.tickets-scotland.com Price £13. www.facebook.com/mfmayrshire 30 MAY
The Fallen Angels Club presents: AOIFE O'DONOVAN plus Rachel Ries @ Pleasance Cabaret Bar, Edinburgh. Doors 7.30pm/Start 8. £13.00 www.ticketweb.co.uk www.fallenangelsclub.com STG Presents: The Stripped Sessions KIT CLARK plus Special Guests, The Old Hairdressers, Glasgow. Doors 7:30 pm - Over 18's www.facebook.com/StgPromotions 7 JUNE
The Fallen Angels Club presents: An Evening With SAM BAKER @ Pleasance Cabaret Bar, Edinburgh. Doors 7.30pm. £14.00 www.ticketweb.co.uk www.fallenangelsclub.com DOUGIE MACLEAN With the RSNO (Royal Scottish National Orchestra). Dougie MacLean needs no introduction; as singer, song-writer, composer and instrumentalist, no artist captures the soul of Scotland with more authenticity or emotion. For one night only, he teams up with conductor John Logan and the RSNO to bring a new and beautiful symphonic dimension to his best-loved songs: including Heiland Harry, Ca’ the Yowes, Green Grow the Rashes, This Love Will Carry, Till Tomorrow and of course the song that’s been called Scotland’s alternative national anthem,Caledonia. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Tickets Tickets: £35, £26.50, £22.50, £17 and £12.50. Time 7.30pm. www.rsno.org.uk www.glasgowconcerthalls.com Box Office: 0141 353 8000 8 JUNE
STG Presents: The Stripped Sessions DAVID FORD plus Special Guests, At Cottiers Theatre, Kelvin Bridge 7:30 pm - Over 18's
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The Fallen Angels Club presents: THEA GILMORE + support @ St Andrew's In The Square, Glasgow. Time 7.30pm, Tickets £14.00. The ever-popular Thea Gilmore is bringing her own brand of singer/songwriter brilliance to St Andrews in the Square. A regular and welcome visitor to these parts, Thea’s output has been consistently highly rated and BBC Radio 2 chose her last release, 2013’s “Regardless,” as its Album of the Week last April. Support comes in the shape of DENNIS ELLSWORTH who brings his new album,"Hazy Sunshine" all the way from the East Coast Of Canada. www.ticketweb.co.uk www.fallenangelsclub.com 13 JUNE
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Beyond and Glow Arts present LEO & ANTO at Oran Mor, 7pm, £12 adv. 14+ only. Under 16's accompanied by an adult. In the Summer of 2013 with The Saw Doctors on a year long
sabbatical, two band members and friends, Leo Moran and Anthony Thistlethwaite, have put together an acoustic show that will include different takes on well-known Saw Doctors' songs, versions of lesser-known band songs, a few from Anthony's solo-albums and other songs written recently with Tuam songwriter Padraig Stevens. It's all new and fresh and challenging and scary and exciting. www.facebook.com/events/616030588467544/ www.facebook.com/glowarts 8 AUGUST
The Fallen Angels Club presents: ROBBIE FULKS @ Admiral Bar, Glasgow. 7.30 p.m. £13.00 www.ticketweb.co.uk www.fallenangelsclub.com 11 SEPTEMBER
The Fallen Angels Club presents: THE STRAY BIRDS @ CCA, Glasgow. 7.30 p.m. £13.00 www.ticketweb.co.uk www.fallenangelsclub.com 3 OCTOBER
Glasgow Americana presents: MARY GAUTHIER & BEN GLOVER @ St Andrew's In The Square Glasgow. Tickets £15 from 0141 204 5151. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. The lady from Louisiana, Mary Gauthier will appear at this year’s Glasgow Americana Festival. The hugely popular and gloriously talented singer/songwriter headlined the first ever Festival back in 2007. For this show, she will supported by Ben Glover who won many admirers during his
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The Fallen Angels Club presents: RED MOLLY @ CCA, Glasgow. 7.30 p.m. £13.00 www.ticketweb.co.uk www.fallenangelsclub.com 31 OCTOBER
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JJ GILMOUR; Singer songwriter JJ Gilmour's last appearance at the Tolbooth was fronting 'The Casbah Club' alongside members from Big Country, The Jam & his band The Silencers. Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £12. Time 8pm. 26 APRIL GLEADHRAICH: EP launch for 'Pipe Dreams' with support from RAIREN and SOME NIGHTS. At the Starlight Showroom, Dundee, 7.30pm. Tickets from Grouchos or through any of the band members. Scottish celtic rock band Gleadhraich have set themselves the task of transforming Scottish traditional music, they are a celtic rock band from Angus/ Dundee who have grown in stature since their formation in 2010. The EP is released at the end of March but they will be playing this special show where the physical release will be available for the first time. www.facebook.com/pages/Gleadhraich/273235032696158 A ‘Day of Blues’ in Arbroath. 3pm to 12am. Two venues with Paddy McGuire’s Blues Band, Cry Baby & The Hoochie Coochie Boys and The Yahs - and it’s Free! More info at www.smokieblues.com TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA; Scotlands foremost group of anarchic tunesmiths emerged from the vibrant Glasgow folk scene. Treacherous Orchestra take Scottish dance music to a thrilling new dimension. Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £14. Time 8pm. 1 MAY
Scottish Brass Band Association present: As part of the European Festival of Brass in Perth Concert Hall. The 6th European Soloist Competition. 8.00pm. The first of the festival’s gala concerts, including the collective talents of the 3 finalists of the 6th European Solo Championships. Accompanied by The Kirkintilloch Band, the selected finalists will offer their enthralling performances to compete for this most prestigious soloist’s title. The 2014 European Youth Brass Band (comprising of the leading youth brass and percussion musicians from across Europe) will feature in the 2nd half of the evening’s music. Tickets from Perth Concert Hall Box Office 01738 621 031 or www.horsecross.co.uk www.EFOB2014.com 2 MAY
Mundell Music presents: THE MOVE - The Move have rock band credentials that speak for themselves. They can boast being the first band to be played on Radio 1, and have toured alongside The Who and Jimi Hendrix. Without doubt, The Move are one of Britain's most respected bands, having had numerous hit records over the last 30 years including classics such as Flowers In The Rain and
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Scottish Brass Band Association present: As part of the European Festival of Brass in Perth Concert Hall. The European Brass Band Championships – Championship Section. 5.00pm A musical feast of brass band music as a stunning collection of Europe’s finest brass bands each perform a set work, ‘Muckle Fugga’ written by renowned Scottish composer Rory Boyle and specially commissioned for the event. This is the first round of the 2014 European Brass Band Championships and offers an exciting insight to the outstanding musicianship that is available throughout Europe, including Scotland’s own representative, The Whitburn Band. Tickets from Perth Concert Hall Box Office 01738 621 031 or www.horsecross.co.uk www.EFOB2014.com 3 MAY Scottish Brass Band Association present: As part of the European Festival of Brass in Perth Concert Hall. The European Brass Band Championships – Challenge Section (9.00am) / Championships Section (1.00pm). A fine collection of Europe’s Challenge Section bands take to the stage to perform an own choice programme to compete for their own prestigious European title, including a performance of a set work, ‘The Pilgrim’, written by young talented Scottish writer Josiah Walters and specially commissioned for the event. This is then followed by the return of the Europe’s premier bands to perform their own choice test pieces for the final round of the 2014 European Championships. Tickets from Perth Concert Hall Box Office 01738 621 031 or www.horsecross.co.uk www.EFOB2014.com SINGING NINA: Singing Nina is the fabulous new show brought to you by Chicago Jazz Queen, Karen Underwood & her band. Karen brings to you in narration and song the engrossing life story of Nina Simone, from her struggles against racism and exile from her homeland to the flamboyant, troubled relationships and poignant later years. Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £13, £11. Time 8pm. Scottish Brass Band Association present: As part of the European Festival of Brass in Perth Concert Hall. The European Festival of Brass Gala Concert. 8.15pm. A showcase of outstanding brass band musicianship and virtuosic talent. This very special evening offers a true festival celebration, presenting an eclectic mix of music with featured performances from the world-renowned Cory Band (winners of the 2013 European Brass Band Championships), Scotland’s own Co-operative Funeralcare Band (Scottish Champions, Scottish Open Champions and Scottish Band of the Year), a guest solo performance from winner of BBC Radio 2’s Young Brass Musician of the Year, Matilda Lloyd, the outstanding talents of The 2014 European Youth Brass Band, and a special guest performance from Scotland’s internationally renowned baritone virtuosi, Katrina Marzella. With a distinctive Scottish flavour to this flagship event the evening offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the diversity and excitement of brass music, all
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Medicine Music presents: FRASER ANDERSON at Clarks 80 North Lindsay Street, Dundee www.medicinemusic.co.uk Scottish Brass Band Association present: As part of the European Festival of Brass in Perth Concert Hall. The European Youth Day Morning Concert – 10.00am. An exciting new addition to this year's programme of events that specifically celebrates youth music. Followed by The European Youth Brass Band Contest at noon which opens its doors to some of the top youth bands from across Europe. Then at 5pm to complete the day in style, an exciting pre-awards ceremony short concert will be performed by The Band of the King’s Division. This is the first brass band of the British Army and comprises of brass band musicians currently serving in the Corps of Army Music. The band is looking forward to introducing this opportunity for young brass band musicians to pursue a career in military music. Tickets from Perth Concert Hall Box Office 01738 621 031 or www.horsecross.co.uk www.EFOB2014.com 9 MAY DISTIL: The annual Distil showcase of new work from Scottish traditional musicians returns, once again with the superlative backing of Mr McFall's Chamber. The Tolbooth enjoys being a partner in this valuable project which gives musicians with various levels of experience in composition the opportunity to hone and enhance their skills, collectively producing a mesmerising musical evening. Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £10. Time 8pm. HM Frigate Unicorn Jazz & Blues for 2014: With THE BLUESWATER. An award-winning band from Edinburgh, The Blueswater, draws inspiration specifically from the Chicago blues style of Chess records, building guitar riffs and harmonica solos around a tight rhythm section. On board HM Frigate Unicorn which is berthed in Dundee’s Victoria Dock, right next to the Tay Road Bridge. www.frigateunicorn.org/events/jazz-blues-2014 16 MAY
BREABACH on tour: At The Unicorn, Dundee. One of the most celebrated and successful Scottish folk bands of recent times, Breabach command the stage with flare, charisma and a sound that is as expansive as it is distinct. Powered by double bagpipes, flute and fiddle, this uncompromising force is further fuelled by the tight groove of double bass, guitar and step-dance. www.breabach.com 17 MAY
BREABACH on tour: Letham Nights, Letham, Fife. One of the most celebrated and successful Scottish folk bands of recent times, Breabach command the stage with flare, charisma and a sound that is as expansive as it is distinct. Powered by double bagpipes, flute and fiddle, this uncompromising force is further fuelled by the tight groove of double bass, guitar and step-dance.
www.breabach.com LANDOLFI STRINGS WITH NOREEN LEIGHTON A Moment of Joy: Following their successful autumn concert, Stirling based Landolfi strings return to the Tolbooth and will be joined by actress Noreen Leighton, for an afternoon concert of music, poetry and prose. Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £8. Time 2.30pm. 21 MAY LUKE DANIELS & GLASGOW CITY CELTIC COLLECTIVE; Soilleireachadh na h-Alba and New World Drovers Concert; Luke Daniels returns to the Tolbooth with his specially gathered Glasgow City Collective featuring some of the most masterful current performers, for an evening of new music. Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £12, £10. Time 8pm. 22 MAY
A BAND CALLED QUINN: At Adam Smith, Kirkcaldy. If you missed ABCQ performing Biding Time (remix) at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the band were blown away by the reaction to the show and are looking forward to touring it this year; hopefully to a venue near you! www.bidingtimeremix.com www.facebook.com/abandcalledquinn 23 MAY
HM Frigate Unicorn Jazz & Blues for 2014: With CHRISTINE TOBIN. Irish-born singer-songwriter Christine Tobin is based in the UK. Her style, although rooted in jazz, is steeped in the singer-songwriter tradition and draws on a broad range of influences from West Africa to Brazil. Her sound is rich, authentic and deeply expressive. On board HM Frigate Unicorn which is berthed in Dundee’s Victoria Dock, right next to the Tay Road Bridge. www.frigateunicorn.org/events/jazz-blues-2014 29 MAY
PLANTEC: At Marryat Hall, Dundee. 7.30pm. Breton based Plantec is at the very leading edge of Celtic music. Their latest release Awen has received rave reviews for its avant-garde approach to traditional melodies. Longtime musical innovators Plantec find the right mix of past, present and future . A mélange of traditional instruments (bombarde, acoustic guitars) and modern technologies (synths, rhythms) conspire to create a colourful cornucopia of finely-crafted and contemporary Celtic compositions. £10, Concessions - £8, Accompanied Schoolchildren - £5 www.dundeebox.co.uk 30 MAY
CHRISTINE TOBIN SINGS THE SONGS LEONARD COHEN; Christine Tobins A Thousand Kisses Deep brings together one of the most distinctive and alluring voices in jazz with one of the great poetic songwriters of our time, Leonard Cohen, in a mesmerising evening of music. Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £13, £11. Time 8pm. 31 MAY ALBERT HAMMOND SNR 70TH BIRTHDAY TOUR; Tonight we are so privileged to welcome
a songwriting master - as he brings his band on tour to mark his 70th birthday year. His songs have been responsible for the sale of over 360 million records worldwide including over 30 chart-toppers. Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £18, Time 8pm. 1 JUNE DOUGIE MACLEAN; The closing concert of the Perth Festival of the Arts 2014 with Dougie MacLean with Strings & Celtic Musicians. Premiere of Dougie MacLean's "Perthshire Cantata". Commissioned by the Perth Festival of the Arts with support from Creative Scotland. Perth Concert Hall, Perth. Box Office: 01738 621031 www.perthfestival.co.uk
6 JUNE BARBARA DICKSON AND RAB NOAKES: Barbara and Rab have known one another for nearly fifty years and the songs represent many areas they've explored together in that time. That rich mixture of songs from limitless sources appealed to them, and instilled in them an instinct for songs of interest wherever they're from. Albert Halls, Albert Place, Dumbarton Rd, Stirling. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £20 centre balcony / £18 / £16 concessions HM Frigate Unicorn Jazz & Blues for 2014: With ROSE ROOM. This exciting acoustic band will charm and entertain you with their “vigorous and vivacious” performances of ‘Hot Club’ and 1930s Jazz standards with a dash of Western Swing thrown in for good measure. “…as close to the sound of the great Stephane Grappelli as I think you’re going to hear in Scotland” – The Jazz House, BBC Radio Scotland. On board HM Frigate Unicorn which is berthed in Dundee’s Victoria Dock, right next to the Tay Road Bridge. www.frigateunicorn.org/events/jazz-blues-2014 8 JUNE GRAEME CLARK AND GRAHAM DUFFIN; As a cornerstone of the record breaking, multi-million selling band Wet Wet Wet, Scottish songwriter Graeme Clark is no stranger to playing sell-out stadium concerts all over the world. More recently though, he's been performing his own stripped back, intimate and acoustic songs to an amy of loyal and devoted fans. Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £12.50. Time 8pm. 11 JUNE DOUGIE MACLEAN; Dougie MacLean is Scotland’s pre-eminent singer-songwriter: a national musical treasure who has developed a unique blend of lyrical, roots-based songwriting and instrumental composition. Internationally renowned for his song Caledonia, and for music for the film Last of the Mohicans, his live performances are especially intimate in the Universal Hall auditorium. Universal Hall, Findhorn. Price: £12 / £10 concs/£8 U16s (concessions). Time 7.30pm. Box Office: 01309 691170 www.findhorn.org/universal-hall 20 JUNE
LITTLE KICKS on tour: At Buskers, Dundee. The Little Kicks are a 4 piece band who have a reputation for a great live show and are known for their distinctly catchy upbeat indie pop songs."We play upbeat Indie Disco pop that makes people dance."
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HM Frigate Unicorn Jazz & Blues for 2014: With DICK LEE’S SWINGTET. Dick Lee’s Swingtet features the music of Benny Goodman, Django Reinhardt and Glenn Miller starring JAZZ Vocalist of the Year Alison Affleck and her tributes to Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Lena Horne. On board HM Frigate Unicorn which is berthed in Dundee’s Victoria Dock, right next to the Tay Road Bridge. www.frigateunicorn.org/events/jazz-blues-2014 OCTOBER-NOVEMBER DOUGIE MACLEAN (24 Oct-2 Nov) Perthshire Amber Festival - The Dougie MacLean Festival; Dougie MacLean is Scotland’s pre-eminent singer-songwriter: a national musical treasure who has developed a unique blend of lyrical, roots-based songwriting and instrumental composition. Internationally renowned for his song Caledonia, and for music for the film Last of the Mohicans, his live performances are especially intimate. Venues and artists to be announced May 8th 2014, Tickets on sale May 13th at 4pm (UK time) www.perthshireamber.com
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NICOLA BENEDETTI With Scotland’s favourite violinist Nicola Benedetti and conductor Jérémie Rhorer, Scottish Chamber Orchestra perform Beethoven’s Overture Egmont and Symphony No4 and Mozart’s Violin Concerto No5 in a ‘Turkish’, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm, with a pre-concert talk at 6.45pm, free to ticket holders. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com or tel 01224 641122 THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, a British blues rock band formed by Glasgow-born vocalist Phil Campbell and guitarists Luke Potashnick (ex-
Rooster and Ben's Brother) and Paul Sayer, who released their debut studio album The Temperance Movement last September, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com or tel 01224 641122 27 APRIL THE HOAX: British Blues Hall of Famers, The Hoax, returned to the international stage with the release of their first album in 15 years and are back on the road, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com or tel 01224 641122 29 APRIL
Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. MADISON VIOLET + DANNI NICHOLLS. At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 8pm/£12. Madison Violet are a Canadian folk music duo composed of singer-songwriters Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac. The group has been notable for various folk and pop award nominations and wins. Their distinct take on iconic Americana-inspired up-tempo melodies beautifully contrasts with their breathtakingly sweeping and personal lyrics, creating songs that blend nods to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch with radio-friendly flecks of The Court-Yard Hounds. Danni Nicholls has been playing live continuously for the past 10 years. She is a vibrant and confident performer who has supported many artists such as Todd Snider, Kim Richey, Jim Lauderdale, Angus and Julia Stone, Bobby Bare Jr, Otis Gibbs, Mark Olsen, Nell Bryden, Tift Merrit and Diana Jones. Danni’s performances are guaranteed to melt your heart and the soles of your cowboy boots. Her passionate delivery, powerful, velvet voice and charmingly engaging between-song banter compel you to fall under her spell. www.almostbluepromotions.com www.facebook.com/AlmostBluePromotions 4 MAY
LITTLE KICKS on tour: At The Big Beach Ball, Aberdeen. The Little Kicks are a 4 piece band who have a reputation for a great live show and are known for their distinctly catchy upbeat indie pop songs."We play upbeat Indie Disco pop that makes people dance." www.thelittlekicks.co.uk 17 MAY
A BAND CALLED QUINN: At Woodend Barn, Banchory. If you missed ABCQ performing Biding Time (remix) at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the band were blown away by the reaction to the show and are looking forward to touring it this year; hopefully to a venue near you! www.bidingtimeremix.com www.facebook.com/abandcalledquinn 26 MAY
BREABACH on tour: Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.One of the most celebrated and successful Scottish folk bands of recent times, Breabach command the stage with flare, charisma and a sound that is as expansive as it is distinct. Powered by double bagpipes, flute and fiddle, this uncompromising force is further fuelled by the tight groove of double bass, guitar and step-
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LITTLE KICKS on tour: At AECC, Aberdeen. The Little Kicks are a 4 piece band who have a reputation for a great live show and are known for their distinctly catchy upbeat indie pop songs."We play upbeat Indie Disco pop that makes people dance." www.thelittlekicks.co.uk 6 AUGUST DOUGIE MACLEAN Part of the Aboyne & Deeside Festival 2014. Dougie MacLean is Scotland’s pre-eminent singer-songwriter: a national musical treasure who has developed a unique blend of lyrical, roots-based songwriting and instrumental composition. Internationally renowned for his song Caledonia, and for music for the film Last of the Mohicans, his live performances are especially intimate. Deeside Theatre, Aboyne
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Strathpeffer Pavilion presents: TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA with THE ELEPHANT SESSIONS. 7.30pm. Scotland's foremost group of anarchic tunesmiths emerged from the vibrant Glasgow folk scene. Treacherous Orchestra take Scottish dance music into a thrilling new dimension. Having grown up under the influence of pioneering fusion acts such as Shooglenifty, Martyn Bennett, Salsa Celtica and Croft No. 5, they draw simultaneously on deep traditional roots and contemporary influences. Featuring bagpipes, whistles, flutes, fiddles, accordion, banjo, guitars, bass, drums and percussion, they combine ferocious energy and sophisticated musical arrangements, with explosive results. Support by The Elephant Sessions, who played a great set at the Pavilion during the amaSing festival. Tickets £15 now online (and selling fast!) from WeGotTickets.com and Ticketweb.co.uk – on sale elsewhere very soon. Strathpeffer Pavilion, The Square, Strathpeffer. www.treacherousorchestra.com http://elephantsessions.com www.StrathpefferPavilion.org 26 APRIL
Medicine Music presents: DANNI NICHOLLS at The Greenhouse, 14 High Street, Dingwall. 2pm. By Donation (Sugg. £8) www.medicinemusic.co.uk 27 APRIL
Medicine Music presents: DANNI NICHOLLS. 7.30pm at Crystal House Retreat, Church Brae, Strathpeffer. By Donation (Sugg. £8) www.medicinemusic.co.uk 29 APRIL
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Medicine Music presents: FRASER ANDERSON (Supp. THE SLIM PANATELLAS) at IG:Lu Art gallery, 19 Church Street, Inverness. 7.30 pm. Tickets £8 www.medicinemusic.co.uk 1 MAY
Medicine Music presents: FRASER ANDERSON 7.30 pm at The Greenhouse, 14 High Street, Dingwall. By Donation (Sugg. £8) www.medicinemusic.co.uk 3 MAY
LITTLE KICKS on tour: At Brew at the Bog, Bogbain, Inverness. The Little Kicks are a 4 piece band who have a reputation for a great live show and are known for their distinctly catchy upbeat indie pop songs."We play upbeat Indie Disco pop that makes people dance." www.thelittlekicks.co.uk 4 MAY
Caithness Gigs presents: JOHN POWER (Cast / The La’s) Acoustic Show @ Blackstairs Lounge, 20 Breadalbane Terrace, Wick, Caithness, Highlands, KW1 5AQ. £17.00 / Over 18s Only www.caithnessgigs.com 9 MAY
A BAND CALLED QUINN: At Eden Court, Inverness. If you missed ABCQ performing Biding Time (remix) at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the band were blown away by the reaction to the show and are looking forward to touring it this year; hopefully to a venue near you! www.bidingtimeremix.com www.facebook.com/abandcalledquinn 11 MAY
POLLY & THE BILLETS DOUX: At The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. This folk-rock-roll-soul quartet play four dates in Scotland in May before unveiling their new record, Money Tree on 19 May. Known for their authentic and energy-filled live performances, the genre-defying quartet boast a genius combination of folk, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, country and even gospel. This impressive independent band have gone from strength to strength since the release of their debut album in 2010, which had them topping many ‘ones to watch’ lists. That same year, they reached number 21 on the BBC Radio 1 Indie Charts and were invited to do live sessions with BBC 6 Music’s Cerys Matthews and BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends. The buzz hasn’t stopped since. www.pollyandthebilletsdoux.co.uk 16 MAY
Strathpeffer Pavilion presents: TOPLOADER. 7.30pmtop pop rock band, which has sold over two million albums with a string of top 20 chart hits at home and abroad and is famous for the hugely popular single Dancing in the Moonlight. Toploader’s latest single This is the Night is currently the most played song on BBC Radio 2. Support to be announced. Tickets £15 are already selling online with WeGotTickets and Ticketweb UK – also via Ticketweb 24-hr hotline
08444 771000 – on sale elsewhere very soon. Strathpeffer Pavilion, The Square, Strathpeffer. www.StrathpefferPavilion.org 21 MAY
Medicine Music presents: NELS ANDREWS at IG:Lu Art gallery, 19 Church Street, Inverness. 7.30 pm. Tickets £8 www.medicinemusic.co.uk 24 MAY
Medicine Music presents: CHRISTINE TOBIN, 2pm at The Greenhouse, 14 High Street, Dingwall. By Donation (Sugg. £8) www.medicinemusic.co.uk JAMES HICKMAN & DAN CASSIDY: At Inverie Village Hall (8pm), Inverie, Knoydart, PH41 4PL. Here's a link to James and Dan playing last year: http://bit.ly/1kP2IFl Tickets for this event are on the door - reserve tickets through this Facebook page (below) www.facebook.com/events/501813536604761/ www.facebook.com/InverieVillageHall HOOLEY IN THE HIGHLANDS – country music festival featuring John McNicholl & Band, Stillwater, Western Rhythm, John Dolan & Off The Kuff Band, Trevor Loughrey. Strathpeffer Pavilion, The Square, Strathpeffer. Time 1pm to midnight. Tickets £40 (limited number of under 18 tickets at £20) from 01463 811677 or [email protected] 28 MAY BREABACH on tour: Carrbridge Village Hall. One of the most celebrated and successful Scottish folk bands of recent times, Breabach command the stage with flare, charisma and a sound that is as expansive as it is distinct. Powered by double bagpipes, flute and fiddle, this uncompromising force is further fuelled by the tight groove of double bass, guitar and step-dance. www.breabach.com 30 MAY
Caithness Gigs presents: DONNIE MUNRO @ Assembly Rooms, Sinclair Terrace, Wick. Tickets £16.00 / Over 18s Only www.caithnessgigs.com MÀNRAN – the Pavilion team are delighted that we’ve finally managed to make a date with Mànran - an exceptionally talented group of young musicians, who are taking the music world by storm with their high energy, stomping tunes and phenomenal Gaelic and English songs. This will be their first gig in this area since their popular appearance at Runrig’s 40th anniversary “Party on the Moor”. Strathpeffer Pavilion, The Square, Strathpeffer. Time 8pm. Tickets £16 online from WeGotTickets and Ticketweb UK, via Ticketweb 24-hour hotline 08444 771000, from June’s Card Shop Dingwall and from the Pavilion 01997 420124 www.manran.co.uk 30 MAY
BREABACH on tour: The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool. One of the most celebrated and successful Scottish folk bands of recent times, Breabach command the stage with flare, charisma and a sound that is as expansive as it is distinct. Powered by double bagpipes, flute and fiddle,
this uncompromising force is further fuelled by the tight groove of double bass, guitar and step-dance. www.breabach.com 31 MAY
ADAM HOLMES and the EMBERS: At Eden Court, Inverness Northern Roots Festival. One of the brightest rising stars on today’s Scottish music scene and long-listed for a 2014 Scottish Album of the Year 'SAY' Award, the 23-year-old is a singer and songwriter of rare and timeless potency, drawing on influences from either side of the Atlantic. www.adamholmesandtheembers.com 1 JUNE
Highland Chamber Orchestra – the HCO returns to its favourite venue for one of its popular Sunday afternoon concerts. Strathpeffer Pavilion, The Square, Strathpeffer. Time 3pm. www.highland-chamber-orchestra.co.uk 3 JUNE
Medicine Music presents: JOHN MITCHELL & SOFIE JOHNSON at Argyll Hotel, Ullapool 9pm. Entry By donation (suggested £8) www.medicinemusic.co.uk 5 JUNE
Medicine Music presents: JOHN MITCHELL & SOFIE JONSSON 7.30 pm at The Greenhouse, 14 High Street, Dingwall. By Donation (Sugg. £8) www.medicinemusic.co.uk 6 JUNE
Medicine Music presents: JOHN MITCHELL & SOFIE JONSSON (Supp. The Slim Panatellas) at IG:Lu Art gallery, 19 Church Street, Inverness 7.30 pm. Tickets £8 www.medicinemusic.co.uk 20 JUNE
LAU - modern folk music’s most innovative band, with three brilliant musicians, thrilling performers and free-thinking visionaries. Kris Drever (vocals/guitar) from the Orkney Islands, Martin Green (accordion) from East Anglia and Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle) from Oban have won many awards, including being named Best Group in BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards a record-breaking four times and “the UK’s best live band” by The Guardian. Strathpeffer Pavilion, The Square, Strathpeffer. Time 8pm. Tickets £15 now on sale online from WeGotTickets and Ticketweb UK, via Ticketweb 24-hour hotline 08444 771000, from June’s Card Shop Dingwall and from the Pavilion 01997 420124 www.lau-music.co.uk 25 JUNE
SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA makes its popular annual visit to the Pavilion. The programme will be: Schubert Symphony No. 2, Mozart Flute Concerto in D Major, Haydn Symphony 194 (“London”) and Mendelssohn Scherzo from his Octet. Conductor Richard Egarr, soloist the SCO’s own brilliant Principal Flute Alison Mitchell. Strathpeffer Pavilion, The Square, Strathpeffer. Time 8pm. Tickets £15 / £13 / £5 now on sale from the Pavilion 01997 420124 and June’s Dingwall www.sco.org.uk www.intermusica.co.uk/egarr
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Medicine Music presents: SOPHIE BANCROFT & TOM LYNE at Argyll Hotel, Ullapool 9pm. Entry By donation (suggested £8) www.medicinemusic.co.uk 16 JULY
Medicine Music presents: SOPHIE BANCROFT & TOM LYNE (Supp. The Slim Panatellas) at IG:Lu Art gallery, 19 Church Street, Inverness 7.30 pm. Tickets £8 www.medicinemusic.co.uk
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[email protected] 1-4 MAY Brookfield Knights present..... THE DARDANELLES: At Shetland Folk Festival. Indisputably one of the most exciting ‘live’ bands on the world roots music circuit, The Dardanelles possess all the explosive power of a steam engine that’s about to blow its top. www.facebook.com/thedardanelles ADAM HOLMES and the EMBERS: At Shetland Folk Festival. One of the brightest rising stars on today’s Scottish music scene and long-listed for a 2014 Scottish Album of the Year 'SAY' Award, the 23-year-old is a singer and songwriter of rare and timeless potency, drawing on influences from either side of the Atlantic. www.adamholmesandtheembers.com 3 MAY
BREABACH on tour: At The Visit, Tobermory, Mull. One of the most celebrated and successful Scottish folk bands of recent times, Breabach command the stage with flare, charisma and a sound that is as expansive as it is distinct. Powered by double bagpipes, flute and fiddle, this uncompromising force is further fuelled by the tight groove of double bass, guitar and step-dance. www.breabach.com 23 MAY
DOUGIE MACLEAN; Dougie will be performing as a trio with ROSS AINSLIE and PETE GARNETT. Part of Feis Ile - The Islay Festival of Malt. Music. Bowmore Hall, Bowmore, Isle of Islay. Time 8pm. Tickets £10. 25 MAY
Transclyde Music presents: We have folk royalty in the guise of multi award winner MARTIN SIMPSON, who will play at the Marble Hall in Mount Stuart. Transclyde Music promote live music on the Isle of Bute. https://twitter.com/transclydemusic http://transclydemusic.co.uk/
31 MAY
BREABACH on tour: Ceòl on the Croft, Isle of Skye. One of the most celebrated and successful Scottish folk bands of recent times, Breabach command the stage with flare, charisma and a sound that is as expansive as it is distinct. Powered by double bagpipes, flute and fiddle, this uncompromising force is further fuelled by the tight groove of double bass, guitar and step-dance. www.breabach.com 5 JUNE BARBARA DICKSON AND RAB NOAKES: Barbara and Rab have known one another for nearly fifty years and the songs represent many areas they've explored together in that time. That rich mixture of songs from limitless sources appealed to them, and instilled in them an instinct for songs of interest wherever they're from. Aros Centre, Isle of Skye 6-8 JUNE ARRAN FOLK FESTIVAL: The 20th Arran Folk Festival line up is now on-line and tickets are available to purchase! We are proud of the musicians that we have booked to appear this year – we have managed to secure some big names on the Folk Scene who are all very enthusiastic about coming over to play here. www.arranevents.com/arranfolkfestival2014.php 8 JUNE
Transclyde Music presents: THE CORN POTATO STRING BAND (TBC). Transclyde Music promote live music on the Isle of Bute. https://twitter.com/transclydemusic http://transclydemusic.co.uk/ BARBARA DICKSON AND RAB NOAKES: Barbara and Rab have known one another for nearly fifty years and the songs represent many areas they've explored together in that time. That rich mixture of songs from limitless sources appealed to them, and instilled in them an instinct for songs of interest wherever they're from. Mareel, Lerewick. Shetland. 26 JUNE
Transclyde Music presents: DES HORSFALL at Musicker. Transclyde Music promote live music on the Isle of Bute. https://twitter.com/transclydemusic http://transclydemusic.co.uk/ 16-19 JULY ADAM HOLMES and the EMBERS: At Hebridean Celtic Festival. One of the brightest rising stars on today’s Scottish music scene and long-listed for a 2014 Scottish Album of the Year 'SAY' Award, the 23-year-old is a singer and songwriter of rare and timeless potency, drawing on influences from either side of the Atlantic. www.adamholmesandtheembers.com 19 JULY
Transclyde Music presents: NICK HARPER at Craigmore Bowling Club. Transclyde Music promote live music on the Isle of Bute. https://twitter.com/transclydemusic http://transclydemusic.co.uk/ 16 August
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TILBROOK at the Marble Hall Mount Stuart. Transclyde Music promote live music on the Isle of Bute. https://twitter.com/transclydemusic http://transclydemusic.co.uk/
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Hit The Road tour featuring ECHO VALLEY, UNKNOWN ON SUNDAY and WHAT ABOUT WOLVES. At Town Hall, Ayr. www.facebook.com/hittheroadscotland http://hittheroad.org.uk/ https://twitter.com/HitTheRoadTours BLACKLEAF 40: At Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/eagle.prestwick NO DOGZ ALLOWED: At The Alton Inn, Kilwinning, Ayrshire. 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 30 APRIL
Irvine Folk Club presents: LOUISE JORDAN www.louisejordan.co.uk www.irvinefolkclub.trad.org.uk 2 MAY
SOUTHBOUND: At Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/eagle.prestwick 3 MAY
MILESTONE: At Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/eagle.prestwick AUDIOCLASS: At The Alton Inn, Kilwinning. 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 10 MAY
ESCAPADE: At Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/eagle.prestwick ALL OR NOTHING: At The Alton Inn, Kilwinning. 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 14 MAY
BREABACH on tour: At The Buccleuch Centre Langholm. One of the most celebrated and successful Scottish folk bands of recent times, Breabach command the stage with flare, charisma and a sound that is as expansive as it is distinct. Powered by double bagpipes, flute
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and fiddle, this uncompromising force is further fuelled by the tight groove of double bass, guitar and step-dance. www.breabach.com Irvine Folk Club presents: FLOSSIE MALAVAILLE www.flossie-malavialle.co.uk www.irvinefolkclub.trad.org.uk 17 MAY
TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES: At The Alton Inn, Kilwinning. 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 THE DANGEROUS BROS: At Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/eagle.prestwick 23 MAY
LITTLE KICKS on tour: At Kilmarnock Dirty Weekender, Kilmarnock. The Little Kicks are a 4 piece band who have a reputation for a great live show and are known for their distinctly catchy upbeat indie pop songs."We play upbeat Indie Disco pop that makes people dance." www.thelittlekicks.co.uk 24 MAY
THE DANGEROUS BROS: At The Alton Inn, Kilwinning. 9pm, free admission.
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KAN: At Knockengorroch World Ceilidh, onstage at 8.45pm. All information and ticket booking at www.knockengorroch.org.uk Featuring Brian Finnegan (Flook!) and 2014 BBC Folk Musician of the Year Aidan O'Rourke (Lau), Kan takes the listener on a high-octane and dynamic journey that will enthral the senses and make the blood rush. Following the critically acclaimed debut album 'Sleeper', Kan has cultivated a formidable live act that has captivated audiences at home and around the globe. www.kan-music.co.uk 28 MAY
Irvine Folk Club presents: JOHN DOYLE www.johndoylemusic.com www.irvinefolkclub.trad.org.uk 31 MAY THE SPLINTERS: At The Alton Inn, Kilwinning. 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951
STILL BUZZIN: At Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/eagle.prestwick 11 JUNE
Irvine Folk Club presents: KENT DUCHAINE www.kentduchaine.com www.irvinefolkclub.trad.org.uk 26 JUNE
Irvine Folk Club presents: BRUCE & WALKER www.bruceandwalker.com www.irvinefolkclub.trad.org.uk 9 JULY
Irvine Folk Club presents: CLAUDE BOURBON www.claudebourbon.org www.irvinefolkclub.trad.org.uk 23 JULY
Irvine Folk Club presents: JINSKI www.jinski.com www.irvinefolkclub.trad.org.uk
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Bread & Jam at St Boswells Cricket Club: St Boswell’s Live’s monthly jam session is becoming a firm favourite with musicians and music fans across the Borders – here’s how you can take part. From 8pm, turn up at the Cricket Club (just round the back of the Buccleuch Arms Hotel) with your instrument, voice or just a willingness to listen and enjoy the music. We have a microphone and a small amp if you want to plug things in. If you want to play then just let us know; if you want to jam then that’s what it’s all about. In the meantime, get drinks from the Cricket Club bar, listen to other people, and enjoy the free food we’ve laid on for half time (that’s where the “bread” bit comes from). Donations to pay for the food, and keep St Boswells Live! running are welcome, but there’s no obligation. Just ask one of the organisers if you want to help us out. See you there! www.stboswellslive.com 26 APRIL
Kazmiranda Music Cafe presents: From 1pm we have the SCOTT TURNBULL TRIO, a group of young teenagers who are amazing, still at school but sure to impress you, jazzy, folky, interesting and very high standard. Free. And in the evening a packed Open Mic session, doors 6.30pm, first act 7.15pm. For details email Brian at [email protected] www.facebook.com/pages/Kazmiranda-Vintage-Local-Art-Boutique/478898812161209 www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUk 29 APRIL
Kazmiranda Music Cafe presents: Hazels acoustic freestyle session where everyone is welcome, music, poetry, story telling, and the like is proving to be very popular so come early for a seat. Usual corkage applies, Doors 7.15pm. Free. Enjoy a lovely evening and some great music! For details email Brian at [email protected] www.facebook.com/pages/Kazmiranda-Vintage-Local-Art-Boutique/478898812161209 www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUk 1 MAY
Kazmiranda Music Cafe presents: Steve
Morrison is back!!! We are running the master-class again and the Blues Buffet. Tickets for the master-class are £10 and the performance £10 once again the class is from 4pm—6pm and the gig at 7.30pm very limited tickets available, please let us know straight away if you need tickets reserved! For details email Brian at [email protected] www.facebook.com/pages/Kazmiranda-Vintage-Local-Art-Boutique/478898812161209 www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUk 3 MAY
Kazmiranda Music Cafe presents: At 1pm we have the return of ACOUSTIMOSH, the acoustic rock duo father and son, Simon and Marc are the brains behind Dark Side of the Moor, the Pink Floyd tribute act we put on at the Beer Festival last September. (They WILL be playing some Pink Floyd !!) Free. The Saturday lunchtime slot is proving to be popular so we are hoping to have live music on every Saturday afternoon. For details email Brian at [email protected] www.facebook.com/pages/Kazmiranda-Vintage-Local-Art-Boutique/478898812161209 www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUk 8 MAY
POLLY & THE BILLETS DOUX: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. This folk-rock-roll-soul quartet play four dates in Scotland in May before unveiling their new record, Money Tree on 19 May. Known for their authentic and energy-filled live performances, the genre-defying quartet boast a genius combination of folk, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, country and even gospel. This impressive independent band have gone from strength to strength since the release of their debut album in 2010, which had them topping many ‘ones to watch’ lists. That same year, they reached number 21 on the BBC Radio 1 Indie Charts and were invited to do live sessions with BBC 6 Music’s Cerys Matthews and BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends. The buzz hasn’t stopped since. www.pollyandthebilletsdoux.co.uk 10 MAY
String Jam Club present: KATHY STEWART AND THE FREQUENT FLYERS. The the ever-popular guest headliner, our favourite country artist and her immaculate band. £10. String Jam Club meets on the second Saturday of every month at The County Hotel, 1- 5 High Street, Selkirk TD7 4BZ. www.facebook.com/StringJamClub 24 MAY
BREABACH on tour: Folkworks Hexham Gathering. One of the most celebrated and successful Scottish folk bands of recent times, Breabach command the stage with flare, charisma and a sound that is as expansive as it is distinct. Powered by double bagpipes, flute and fiddle, this uncompromising force is further fuelled by the tight groove of double bass, guitar and step-dance. www.breabach.com
30 MAY
LITTLE KICKS on tour: At the 'End Of The Month Club' at Charlie’s, Berwick-upon-Tweed. The Little Kicks are a 4 piece band who have a reputation for a great live show and are known for their distinctly catchy upbeat indie pop songs."We play upbeat Indie Disco pop that makes people dance." www.thelittlekicks.co.uk 31 MAY
St Boswell’s Live present: ARCHIE FISHER / TOMMY ASHBY & ADAM DOUBLE for St Boswells Village Week! St Boswells Live! will be opening Village Week with a fabulous music show. Scottish folk legend Archie Fisher will provide a laid-back, evocative set, followed by a performance from Tommy Ashby and his superb band. There will also be a special appearance from our very own Sub-Committee, playing a few infectious covers to kick the evening off. Doors open at 7.30pm with the music starting at 8pm. Tickets are priced £10 full, £5 for under-16s and £25 for a family of up to 5. www.stboswellslive.com LITTLE KICKS on tour: At Head Of Steam, Newcastle. The Little Kicks are a 4 piece band who have a reputation for a great live show and are known for their distinctly catchy upbeat indie pop songs."We play upbeat Indie Disco pop that makes people dance." www.thelittlekicks.co.uk 7 JUNE
BARBARA DICKSON AND RAB NOAKES: Barbara and Rab have known one another for nearly fifty years and the songs represent many areas they've explored together in that time. That rich mixture of songs from limitless sources appealed to them, and instilled in them an instinct for songs of interest wherever they're from. Tait Hall, Kelso. Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders. Time 8pm. 13 SEPTEMBER
String Jam Club present: BENNY GALLAGHER - BOB WOOD – COLIN MACFARLANE. One half of the legendary Gallagher & Lyle, Benny has written more great songs than seems really fair and remains one of the best players on the circuit. Add in the combined talents of exemplary musicians, Bob Wood and Colin MacFarlane, and you have a gig made in heaven. We anticipate a huge demand for this gig, another sell-out, so get in quick. Wear your heart on your sleeve for Benny and buy your tickets on Saturday! Tickets on sale at the beginning of August. String Jam Club meets on the second Saturday of every month at The County Hotel, 1- 5 High Street, Selkirk TD7 4BZ. www.facebook.com/StringJamClub
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APRIL Northern Streams Edinburgh 25-26 April Prepare to sail the seas with music, song and dance courtesy of Edinburgh’s Northern Streams 2014 Festival programme. Guests include Nor-way’s dynamic ‘rock and roll’ Storm Weather Shanty Choir, award-winning Kevin Lees, Dave Wood & Noa Shamir (Denmark/Britain); Shet-land’s premier duo Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicholson and innovative Swedish musicians Kristin Borgehed & Nathan Bissette. www.northernstreams.org Arbroath Blues Arbroath 26 April A ‘Day of Blues’ festival in Arbroath. 3pm to 12am. Two venues with Paddy McGuire’s Blues Band, Cry Baby & The Hoochie Coochie Boys and The Yahs - and it’s Free! www.smokieblues.com TradFest Edinburgh Dùn Èideann Edinburgh 29 April - 11 May TradFest Edinburgh · Dùn Èideann is a vibrant festival of folk arts celebrating music, song, sto-rytelling, dance, folk drama, arts and crafts, lit-erature, architecture, film and multi-media in the capital city. The core programming theme for 2014 is ‘Revival and Renaissance’ which will explore the cyclical way in which Scotland’s folk arts burst into life and influence every other as-pect of culture. Over 70 events were showcased between 24 April and 6 May 2013 in Scotland’s Capital with locals and visitors both discovering a feast of culture in the Festival City! www.tracscotland.org/festivals/tradfest
MAY 34th Shetland Folk Festival Shetland 1-4 May The Festival as the UK's most northerly folk fes-tival is regarded a prestigious event for perform-ers, locals and visitors alike. Organised by a vol-untary committee (and run by an even bigger pool of volunteers) the Festival prides itself in reaching out to even the most far flung areas of Shetland. Concerts are organised throughout the isles, consisting of some of the best Interna-tional, British and Shetland music that the world has to offer. In fact, visiting artistes are regu-larly dumbfounded by the quantity and quality of local musicians that our remote isles have to of-fer. www.shetlandfolkfestival.com Thornhill Music Festival Dumfriesshire 2-4 May
20 plus band cross-genre Music Festival in Dum-friesshire, early May Bank Holiday, Run by Lewis Hamilton Music. The village is an attractive and vibrant community of some 2,000 people, and Dumfries and Galloway is a well-known music destination, hosting such successful events as the Wickerman, Moniaive Folk and Bluegrass Festivals. Thornhill lies at the junction of the A76 Dumfries to Kilmarnock and A702 New Gal-loway to Edinburgh roads in the mid-section of the beautiful Nith Valley in Dumfriesshire. www.facebook.com/pages/Thornhill-Music-Festival/487819717906138
Girvan Folk Festival Girvan 2-4 May 2014 marks the 40th Girvan Folk Festival. The Festival started in 1975, a time when folk music in Scotland was increasingly exploring its own roots. Concert venues, competitions, ceilidh dance childrens events, sessions for tunes and songs, Open Stage, workshops,secure campsite. So please tell all of your friends and help to make this the biggest Girven Festival ever! There will be plenty of room and plenty of music for all to enjoy. www.girvanfolkfestival.co.uk Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival Oban 2-4 May The Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Fes-tival has developed into one of Scotland’s major cultural festivals, and takes place annually in Oban, Scotland. The event has developed to in-clude new special events and competitions, and the festival now offers over 1100 participants 125 competition classes in eleven disciplines in-cluding piping, accordion, fiddle, clarsach, piano, recorder, woodwind & brass, singing, highland dancing and choreography. This is the festival's 31st year and 2014 is going to be their biggest yet with new venues and over 1100 participants, 125 competition classes in eleven disiplines. www.obanfestival.org Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Isle of Bute 2-5 May The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has grown spec-tacularly from its small beginnings to become one of Britain's most popular jazz weekends. Top-class UK and international names feature in a programme of traditional jazz music in one of Scotland's prettiest and friendliest seaside re-sorts. www.butejazz.com Darvel Music Festival Darvel 3 May First in the 2014 Concert Series is Eric Bibb and Band, with support from Michael Jerome Browne on 3rd May. Early bird special of £22.50 until March 31st when price reverts to £25. Please support us by buying tickets early and if you can help us by making a donation and becoming a Festival Patron, you can do so by following the link below to the Festival Shop. We are hoping that further sponsorship and funding will be in place later in the year that will enable us to pro-
duce further concerts in October/November. If any businesses are interested in sponsoring the Festival then please get in touch. www.darvelmusicfestival.org Brew at the Bog Inverness 3 May “The best new music festival in Scotland.” Vic Galloway, BBC Radio Scotland. Brew at the Bog is BrewDog and Bogbain Farm’s gift to the world: a festival full of new music and new beer. BrewDog are the leaders of the craft beer revolution and they are about breaking rules, taking risks, upsetting trends, unsettling institu-tions but first and foremost, great tasting beers. As one newspaper put it, BrewDog is the new black. Bogbain Farm is based just outside Inver-ness and was crowned the “Best Unusual Venue” at the 2012 Scottish Event Awards. Brew at the Bog is just the latest in festivals Bogbain is host-ing and the fabulous surroundings of this old farm will ensure Brew at the Bog 2014 will go down in history. www.brewatthebog.com Sound Galashiels 3 May Come to the beautiful Scottish Borders and cele-brate a fun packed day this May Bank Holiday Weekend. Professional touring 'tribute' bands promise a great family evening of entertain-ment. Coldplay tribute band "Coldplayer"; KOL Tribute 'The Kings Lyon'; 'Simple Minded'; Steve Cass himself and Justin Wilson aka 'No Strings Attached' and Madeleine Dow joins the line up performing an acoustic set. www.facebook.com/soundfestivalgalashiels Riverside Festival Glasgow 3-4 May Scotland's premier electronic music festival Elec-tric Frog returns this May Bank Holiday weekend with Electric Frog & Pressure Riverside Festival. Organisers have today revealed plans to add a second day and return to the spectacular River-side Museum site for the second consecutive year for the 2014 instalment, with what’s set to be their biggest event yet. Organisers have re-configured the site to feature two stages aiming to maximise the space and enhance the festival experience for the thousands of electronic music fans expected to descend on the event over both days. The party will continue late into the night at various venues in the city. Line-up and ticket details will be announced soon. www.theelectricfrog.co.uk The Big Beach Ball Aberdeen 4 May The Big Beach Ball, Aberdeen’s boutique, one-day music festival returns, the event will bring a host of international DJs and artists as well as homegrown talents to the iconic Beach Ballroom. Building on the success of last year, the third Big Beach Ball will once again utilise both the in-door and outdoor facilities at the venue creating a one-day festival spectacular. The event will
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showcase Breakneck Comedy, food stalls, beach bar and arts and crafts, all perfectly compli-mented by five stages of quality music, with fans of all genres catered to. www.thebigbeachball.co.uk Moniave Folk Festival Moniaive, Dumfriesshire, 9-11 May The Moniave Folk Festival has something for everyone, Great music, Piping competitions, Open stages, children’s events and concerts. Workshops. Come along for a wonderful family weekend. www.moniaivefolkfestival.co.uk Psychedelic Forest Disco Kelburn 10 May Kelburn Productions have released the line-up for the their annual season opener - the hugely popular Psychedelic Forest Disco. A sell-out event of 1000+ party people for 3 years running now, the PFD combines eye-popping visual de-lights and production with a quality bill of music across 2 stages and numerous hidden dens and bars throughout the spectacular grounds of Kel-burn Castle. It is an event like no other in Scot-land - the fancy dress theme this year is 'Under The Sea'. www.kelburngardenparty.com Scribblers Picnic Stirling 11 May The Scribbler’s Picnic is a charity that was set up in 2001 to raise money for five cancer charities – CHAS, Strathcarron Hospice, Maggie’s Centre, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Macmillan Cancer Care. This outdoor event is held at the Stirling Rugby Club with each year getting better and better. Four stages of music and a charity fete make it a fun day for all the family. www.scribblerspicnic.co.uk FifeSing Collessie, Fife 16-18 May This unique event brings together some of Scot-land's finest exponents of traditional singing for a weekend of old songs and bothy ballads in concerts and singarounds in the rural surround-ings of the Fife Farm Park. The weekend also in-cludes workshops/talks on topics related to tra-ditional song and culture. www.springthyme.co.uk/fifesing Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival Dumfries and Galloway 16-25 May Our 9-day festival has taken place since 1979. The founding aim was to bring international per-formers of the highest quality to a region con-taining many scattered rural communities since then this region has produced some of its own talent of international standing and we’re proud to also be able to present these artistes from time to time. We offer a wide range of events:
music – including classical, jazz and folk, dance, theatre, literary, children’s events, plus the vis-ual arts and films. Events take place in a range of venues throughout the region, from large to small, formal to informal, urban to rural. www.dgartsfestival.org.uk Knockengorroch World Ceilidh Kirkcudbright 22-25 May If you prefer a bigger festival in a smaller pot you are a Knockengorrocher! Join us beside the glittering Water of Deugh beneath the broad shoulders of southwest Scotland's great moun-tain peaks to celebrate some of the finest music from the Celtic diaspora and everywhere in-between. The World Ceilidh melds together the most ancient roots music with the latest cutting edge sounds. This first truly backwoods upland music fest in Scotland hosts some of the best musicians and performers from across the world. All are invited to journey over hill and dale by rock and stream to our natural greenfield audito-rium and to our upland stage to experience the biggest little festival this side of anywhere! www.knockengorroch.org.uk Orkney Folk Festival Orkney 22-25 May Here we are folks – Orkney Folk Festival number 32! Once again we have some big names coming north to join in the fun in May, and from the ceilidh bands to the almost indie strand, we have brought together a broad mix of artists that we hope appeals to everyone’s interpretation of the increasingly expansive folk genre. As ever, our local traditions and musicians – both established and emerging – will be centre stage alongside those visiting the festival. You would be hard pushed to find another festival throughout the country that has such a strong home representa-tion, and it is one that we are hugely proud of. www.orkneyfolkfestival.com Perth Festival of the Arts Perth 22 May - 1 June Perth Festival of the Arts is one if the highlights in Perth's cultural calendar in Scotland. Now its 43rd year, it covers a wide range of artforms from classical music and opera to rock music and drama. Concerts are staged in Perth Concert Hall and St John's Kirk. www.perthfestival.co.uk Kilmarnock's Dirty Weekender Kilmarnock 23-25 May Kilmarnock’s Dirty Weekender music festival was
established in 2012. In 2013 the event expanded with over 40 acts performing and a third venue being added to include an all agers stage. In 2014 Kilmarnock’s Dirty Weekender will see fur-ther growth with the inclusion of the 1300 ca-pacity Grand Hall venue. 2014 will also see the development and implementation of Glasgow’s Dirty Weekender. This will take place between the 28 February and the 1 March over three of the city’s venues, Pivo Pivo, Ivory Blacks and Stereo. The Dirty Weekender crew will take its years of experience and deliver a unique and di-verse event to Glasgow for the first time. www.killieweekender.com Montrose Music Festival Montrose 23-25 May Montrose Music Festival is a Scottish music festi-val which takes place at the end of May in Mon-trose, Angus. It has become a much anticipated, annual event across Scotland. The festival com-mittee is a non-profit, volunteer run organisa-tion, dedicated to promoting free live music of all styles and genres, and at all levels, in Montrose and surrounding areas. The festival actively pro-motes local acts as well as hosting musicians from across the United Kingdom www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk The Islay Malt & Music Festival Islay 23-31 May During the last week of May each year the island of Islay welcomes visitors from across the world to help us celebrate our culture our music and of course our world renowned single malt whiskies. During the festival we have all sorts of activities including dances, recitals, fishing, Gaelic lessons, ceilidh's, folk music, whisky tastings and so much more - each event is served with a warm Islay welcome. www.theislayfestival.co.uk The Border Gaitherin Coldstream May 30 - June 1 The Border Gaitherin is back in 2014 and we are currently planning a great weekend of musical entertainments and activities for all our partici-pants. Come and enjoy! The Border Gaitherin is the major showcase for Borders music and for the immense musical and creative talent which resides here in the Borders. However this year we are pleased to have American guest musi-cians bringing an Appalachian flavour to the weekend. www.bordergaitherin.com
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