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10 OCTOBER

Ceol Aig A Chaisteal: 8pm on BBC ALBA. Music and song from Tulloch Castle. www.bbcalba.co.uk Seirm: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Mary Ann Kennedy presents music from the 2015 Celtic Connections music festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk A gu U, An Cuala Tu?: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Mary Ann Kennedy takes an alphabetical trip through the BBC song archive. www.bbcalba.co.uk PHILOMENA BEGLEY – 50 years of music: 11.50pm on BBC ALBA. A special concert and a window on the life of the queen of country music. www.bbcalba.co.uk Binneas – Na Trads: 12.50am on BBC ALBA. INNES WATSON performing ‘Mando Endo’. www.bbcalba.co.uk 11 OCTOBER

Ceol Country: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Evelyn Coull introduces more from the Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music Festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk A gu U, An Cuala Tu?: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Episode 2 - Mary Ann Kennedy takes an alphabetical trip through the BBC song archive. www.bbcalba.co.uk 12 OCTOBER

Royal National Mod 2015: BBC ALBA. 10.00 – 11.30pm – A showcase of some of the winners from the first day of the children's Mod including the winner of the prestigious James C MacPhee medals. www.bbcalba.co.uk Box & Fiddle Music: 9.30pm on BBC ALBA. A night of box and fiddle music from Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall. www.bbcalba.co.uk 13 OCTOBER

Royal National Mod 2015: BBC ALBA. 10.00 – 11.30pm – Young native speakers take to the floor and amongst the talented performers will be the winners of the esteemed Comunn Gàidhealach Silver Medals. www.bbcalba.co.uk Ceol Country: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Evelyn Coull introduces more from the Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music Festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk 14 OCTOBER

Royal National Mod 2015: (LIVE) 7.30-10pm on BBC ALBA. Cathy MacDonald presents the first live competition for the An Comunn Gàidhealach Gold Medal from the Corran Halls with analysis provided by acclaimed singers and former winners of the competition, Anne Lorne Gillies and Alasdair Whyte. www.bbcalba.co.uk

Seirm: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Mary Ann Kennedy presents music from the 2015 Celtic Connections music festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk 15 OCTOBER

De a-nis? 6pm on BBC ALBA. Megan, Derek and Annabel visit 2015's Royal National Mod in Oban. www.bbcalba.co.uk Royal National Mod 2015: (LIVE) 7.30-10pm on BBC ALBA. Live coverage Traditional Gold Medal competition will see Gaelic broadcaster Morag MacDonald and Skye singer Art Cormack, offering their interpretation of the performances. Also featured on the show will be the main winners from the rural choir competitions held earlier that day. www.bbcalba.co.uk Royal National Mod 2015: (LIVE) 9.10pm on BBC ALBA. Cathy MacDonald presents live coverage of the Royal National Mod 2015 Gold Medal final. www.bbcalba.co.uk Binneas – Na Trads: 12.50am on BBC ALBA. INNES WATSON performing ‘Mando Endo’. www.bbcalba.co.uk 16 OCTOBER

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

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ROY'S IRON DNA: At The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Roy's Iron DNA (a musical collective and live band from the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh) will release the world's first augmented reality album. The album, entitled ‘Exposure’, will be released as a tabloid style newspaper with each page scannable with a smart-phone/tablet app enabling the reader to play an individually commissioned video for a track from the album. 10,000 copies of the newspaper will be distributed to 250+ outlets across the length and breadth of Scotland and will be entirely free of charge ensuring an estimated 100,000 readership! www.roysirondna.co.uk www.facebook.com/roysirondna

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The Pleasance Sessions ….. OUTBLINKER/ BDY_PRTS / RM HUBBERT: The Pleasance Sessions 2015 builds on last year’s success with a refined line-up spanning 3 nights from the 9 to 11 October. The Sessions continue to champion unique collaborations, bringing together musicians, promoters and publications from around the country for something very special. At The Pleasance, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh. Tickets at www.dustymoose.co.uk from 21st August. www.facebook.com/thedustymoose The Pleasance Sessions: Market Place - Featuring A Modern Way/ Gerry Loves Records/ Olive Grove Records/ Trouble/ Mini 50 Records/ Soft Power Records/ Lost Map Records/ Fresh Air Radio/ The Skinny Mag/ Insider Festival/ Soundhouse Organisation/ Neu! Reekie!/ Electric Fields / Song, by Toad / Tabernacle/ More TBC www.dustymoose.co.uk 11 OCTOBER

The Pleasance Sessions ….. BLUE ROSE CODE, with very special guests WITHERED HAND / YUSUF AZAK / JENNY LINDSAY and SADIE HASLER: The Pleasance Sessions 2015 builds on last year’s success with a refined line-up spanning 3 nights from the 9 to 11 October. The Sessions continue to champion unique collaborations, bringing together musicians, promoters and publications from around the country for something very special. At The Pleasance, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh. Tickets at www.dustymoose.co.uk from 21st August www.facebook.com/thedustymoose LEWIS AND LEIGH: At Sneaky Pete’s,

Edinburgh. In demand country-tinged duo, Lewis and Leigh - Al Lewis is from Wales while his musical partner Alva Leigh hails from Mississippi – are creating a unique blend of Celtic folk and American, or “Celticana” as they dub it. www.facebook.com/lewisandleighmusic 12 OCTOBER

Soundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. ERIC TAYLOR: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. We’re delighted to welcome Eric Taylor back to Edinburgh. He is a sage musician, a lyrical genius and a master of the guitar. If you’re familiar with the intricate Texas singer/ songwriter jigsaw puzzle, you probably already know a lot about Taylor. If you’re not familiar with Taylor by name, you’ve probably heard his songs performed by people such as Nanci Griffith and Lyle Lovett. He has created a multitude of fans and devotees that are legends themselves in the singer/songwriter realm, artists who have long considered Taylor to be a teacher and a lantern bearer whose time is long overdue. www.soundhouse.org.uk 16 OCTOBER

‘Live at Canalside’ presents ….. LORNA REID QUARTET: At Canalside, Meggetland Wynd, Edinburgh. Toe tapping jazz and blues from Lorna and her band. Songs you’ll love from Ella to Frank plus originals. Tickets from the bar, or call 07557 680995 or Email: sinagrahm@gmail.com to reserve. Tickets available on the night. £10 (includes glass of fizz) Doors 7.30pm www.canalsidevenue.co.uk

CARA DILLON with special guests KATHRYN ROBERT & SEAN LAKEMAN: At Queens Hall, Edinburgh. Show 7.30pm Tickets £18 Tel. 0131 668 2019. Being possessed of one of the world’s most beautiful voices, Irish folksinger Cara Dillon performs songs from her latest, critically acclaimed album ‘A Thousand Hearts’ alongside a selection of favourites. Her extraordinary ability to simultaneously seduce both traditional folk purists and a more mainstream audience has seen her rise to the very top of her genre where, in addition to her countless fans, she continues to be celebrated by some of the biggest names in music. www.cardillon.co.uk www.thequeenshall.net KESTON COBBLERS CLUB: At Electric Circus, Edinburgh. “Rambunctious folk and joyous elemental pop” The Guardian. “We love being busy,” says lead singer Matt. “Touring is what it’s all about and ultimately is what brings us together as a band. We can’t wait to get out there and play.” www.facebook.com/kestoncobblersclub 17 OCTOBER

THE DOMESTICS: At Dalriada, 77 Promenade, Portobello. The gig starts at 9.00pm (til late) and the band will be debuting some new material. The Domestics are an East Lothian based six piece (sometimes 4, or 5, but never 7) alt-country band that adds eclectic to their tagline ‘so that we can get away with playing anything! www.facebook.com/wearethedomestics 19 OCTOBER

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Soundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. THE BEVVY SISTERS: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. Hold on to your husbands, they’re back! Long term Soundhouse favourites, The Bevvy Sisters are making their debut at our regular Traverse Bar slot. Mondays will never be the same again. For the uninitiated The Bevvy Sisters are a four-piece vocal explosion backed by one-man orchestra David Donnelly on guitar. The trio of female voices (David also sings, in case you were wondering) – Heather Macleod, Gina Rae and Cera Impala – have an uncanny musical empathy and alchemy that’s always been The Bevvy Sisters’ trademark. www.soundhouse.org.uk 21 OCTOBER

SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE UK Tour ‘In Schubert’s Company’: At Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh. Scottish Ensemble’s first UK tour of the 2015-16 season is a celebration of Schubert’s influence across the centuries. SE is joined by the acclaimed Ukranian-British violist Maxim Rysanov, a Grammy-nominated performer consistently praised for his expressive, rich tone. www.scottishensemble.co.uk 22 OCTOBER

DAVE ARCARI with LEFT LANE CRUISER: At Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues. www.davearcari.com Nothing Ever Happens Here present… SON LUX + BARBAROSSA + OLGA BELL: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. £11. Founded by producer-composer Ryan Lott in 2007, and with recent band additions of guitarist-composer Rafiq Bhatia and drummer Ian Chang, Son Lux is now a ferocious trio both live and on record. Their brand new record ‘Bones’ was released June 22nd on Glassnote. Bones is the first album documenting this new formation, and it draws from the three members’ unique and omnivorous musical vernaculars. www.summerhall.co.uk 24 OCTOBER

THULA BORAH: At The Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh. Touring their new Album ‘Hope for Disappointment’. www.facebook.com/ThulaBorahMusic

26 OCTOBER

Soundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. THE PHILIP CLOUTS QUARTET: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. The Philip Clouts Quartet is bringing the dancing exuberance of South African Township music, the convivial groove of gospel-influenced soul jazz, the joyful sway of Cuban guaguanco rhythms, the bluesy melodies of middle eastern praise songs and so much more to The Traverse Bar this October. www.facebook.com/philipcloutsquartet www.soundhouse.org.uk 27 OCTOBER

Nothing Ever Happens Here and Braw Gigs present… ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE & THE MELTING PARAISO U.F.O. + NACKT INSECTEN: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. £12. Japan’s Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. were formed in 1996 and play progressive jams in the vein of psychedelic freaks such as Magma, Gong, Ash Ra Tempel, Flower Travellin’ Band, Guru Guru and Pink Floyd at their wildest. Expect a fully psyched out experience from this legendary Japanese collective, unlike anything you’ll see this year! With support from Nackt Insecten , the solo ritualistic drone project from Glasgow underground legend Ruaraidh Sanachan, also of Moon Unit, Bad Aura, Pyramidion and countless other psychedelic noise projects of the west’s vibrant weirdo scene. This will be his first solo show in what seems like years now, Nackt Insecten places audiences into a hypnotic trance of synth, tape crackle and hum – as heard on his 2011 opus and masterpiece ‘Reality Bridge’ on Blackest Rainbow. Get down early! www.summerhall.co.uk EWAN MCLENNAN: At Edinburgh House Concert. Ewan McLennan has, in a short space of time, come to be known as a guitarist at the very forefront of his generation; a troubadour, balladeer and storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that can move audiences with his passion and pathos; and a songwriter for whom social justice is still a burning issue. www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk 28 OCTOBER

Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. EAST INDIA YOUTH + PIXX: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. £12. Mercury Prize nominee East India Youth aka William Doyle who first performed live as East India Youth in November

2012. Over the next two years his achievements seemed as effortlessly gained as they were well-deserved. He released the ‘Hostel’ EP via the Quietus Phonographic Corporation in March 2013 and then his critically acclaimed albums ‘Total Strife Forever’ on Stolen Recordings in January 2014, which would go on to be nominated for the Mercury Prize and ‘Culture Of Volume’. He will be supported by Pixx ,the nom de guerre of 19 year-old Hannah Rodgers, a young songwriter from Chipstead and alumni of The BRIT School. Her music is inspired by the likes of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Aphex Twin and her recording debut, Fall In was released by 4AD on 28th August. www.summerhall.co.uk 29 OCTOBER MADHAT MCGORE, ODDacity, Mog, Tru Factz and more, We also have a female rapper from England coming up to perform. Hip hop event. The voodoo rooms 19a west register street, Edinburgh. 7pm start until 11pm. www.thevoodoorooms.com 30 OCTOBER

THE VAN T's with THE SOCIAL ORDER + THIRTY THREE CONNECTION: At Opium, Edinburgh. 7pm. Formed in around 2013 by twins Hannah and Chloe, The Van T’s have already enjoyed widespread praise from blogs and radio including Bella Union honcho Simon Raymonde...Despite their newcomer status, their songs are as revitalised a debut as you could hope for. Rapturous surf-pop with rock swagger balanced by sugar-pop harmonies have won over numerous fans already. With influences ranging from First Aid Kit to Wolf Alice, this quartet are the new smell of teen spirit. £5 advance, £8 on the door (14+) Tickets – http://bit.ly/VanTsEdin www.facebook.com/TheVanTs NEON WALTZ: At Kraft Ale Ascent, Leith Theatre, Edinburgh. Hailing from the deepest, darkest most northerly point of the UK, Neon Waltz recently released a collection of six demos and live recordings from the last year, including Sombre Fayre and Bare Wood Aisles, as the First Light EP via Atlantic Records. This summer saw them taking in a slew of festivals including Latitude Festival and Reading & Leeds. www.neonwaltz.com 31 OCTOBER HOLYROOD ROCKS National final. An all-day concert titled Holyrood Rocks 2015 will be

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staged at the Scottish Parliament. The event will involve a wide range of musicians from right across Scotland. Holyrood Rocks 2015 aims to encourage young people’s engagement in the political process, particularly among 16 and 17 year olds, who have been given the right to vote in Scottish Parliamentary and local elections. By showcasing young musical talent whilst relaying the importance of democratic rights and the significance of the right to vote, Holyrood Rocks 2015 hopes to encourage voter engagement in Scotland and beyond. Scottish Parliament. www.holyroodrocks.com 1 NOVEMBER

MARY MAY ('This is What You Are' album launch) with guest vocalist FREDIE KING: At Jazz Bar, Edinburgh. Mary’s band are a jazz outfit who have been gigging for the past few years all over Scotland and gained a large following. They have received a 4-star review from 'All about Jazz' for this new album, and have been described as 'Anita O'Day meets Gregory Porter' with a singer 'some part Karen Carpenter and some part Jimmy Scott'. www.marymayjazzsinger.com 2 NOVEMBER

Soundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. KOSMOS: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. Twice winners of ’Selected Artists’ for Making Music Concert Promoters Network, Kosmos is re-defining the relationship between classical and world music. Described by Richard Morrison of The Times, as having: ’telepathic rapport, dazzling virtuosity, serious scholarship, intellectual curiosity and impeccable musicianship’, the group is united by a shared passion for improvisation, music from around the globe as well as the rigours of classical training. www.soundhouse.org.uk 3 NOVEMBER

MAIREARAD & ANNA: At Leith Folk Club, Leith, £9 – 7.30pm, doors 7pm. Two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie launch their third album, ‘Best Day’, on a 14-date UK Tour. Their pairing combines Mairearad’s deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her masterful piping, with Anna’s unparalleled versatility on guitar, fiddle and banjo. www.mairearadandanna.com www.leithfolkclub.com

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THE EDINBURGH LIGHT ORCHESTRA: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. Join us on our Journey Into Melody for a tuneful evening of gems from stage, screen, British light music and other favourites, including hits from Guys and Dolls, The Sound of Music, State Fair, and 42nd Street; film music with the Miss Marple Theme and Moon River from ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. A special tribute to composer Ernest Tomlinson and popular works by Eric Coates, Trevor Duncan and Louise Denny. Plus a selection of well-loved songs. Tickets: £11.50; £10.00; £8.00. Tickets: £11.50; £10.00; £8.00 @ www.thequeenshall.net http://edinburghlightorchestra.moonfruit.com 8 NOVEMBER

THE HENRY GIRLS: At Howden Park Arts Centre, Livingston. Hailing from County Donegal, these three sisters blend classic Traditional Irish trad with a hint of Americana and a nod to bluegrass. Renowned for their fine close-harmony vocals, they are multi-instrumentalists (harp, fiddle, accordion, guitar, piano and ukulele all make an appearance). www.facebook.com/thehenrygirls www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html 9 NOVEMBER

Soundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. APRIL VERCH: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. Fiddler, singer, and stepdancer April Verch knows how relevant an old tune can be. She grew up surrounded by living, breathing roots music—her father’s country band rehearsing in the “Newpart,” the beloved Verch family room; the lively music at church and at community dances; the tunes she rocked out to win fiddle competitions—and decided early she wanted to be a professional musician. www.soundhouse.org.uk 13 NOVEMBER

‘Live at Canalside’ presents ….. MARTY WAUGH QUARTET: At Canalside, Meggetland Wynd, Edinburgh. Cool jazz from The Great American Song Book. Performed by a top trio and one of the finest voices in the business. Tickets from the bar, or call 07557 680995 or Email: sinagrahm@gmail.com to reserve. Tickets available on the night. £10 (includes glass of fizz) Doors 7.30pm. www.canalsidevenue.co.uk

PLASTIC BARRICADES: At Opium, Edinburgh. 7pm. Romantic and honest, gloomy and curious, melodic and melancholic, Plastic Barricades chronicle life in the troubled yet fascinating XXI century with painstaking sincerity, asking questions and trying to find the answers. Inspired and influenced by almighty Radiohead, Oasis, Coldplay, Muse, Keane, Razorlight, Nirvana and many others, trio loves to experiment with styles, sound and approach. Based in North-West London, Plastic Barricades are Dan Kert on guitar, keyboards and vocals, Daniele Borgato on bass and Frazer Webster on drums. £5 advance, £8 on the door (14+) Tickets – http://bit.ly/PlasticEdin www.facebook.com/plasticbarricades 14 NOVEMBER

Pathhead Music Collective presents ….. DEAN OWENS AND THE WHISKY HEARTS BAND: At Village Hall, Pathhead – featuring Pathhead’s own Amy Geddes. http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk/ VIC GODARD AND THE SUBWAY SECT plus the S/Objects. The Voodoo Rooms,19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. 16 NOVEMBER

Soundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. We’re delighted that award-winning Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis and his two fabulous Scottish compadres – Nigel Clark on guitar and Roy Percy on bass – are returning to The Traverse Bar. The Trio played our first ever Monday-night at The Traverse gig and set the standard for all the amazing acts who have followed. www.soundhouse.org.uk 21 NOVEMBER

TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At Studio 24, Edinburgh. The Treacherous Orchestra story is one of many strands, a tale told spanning the length and breadth of Scotland. An un-definable collective force fusing people, concepts, styles and influences, shaping a musical supergroup that defies description. From the North to the South, East to the West they came, converging in the musical melting-pot of Glasgow, trading ideas over beers and playing music with ferocity, verve and passion. This is a tale of musical origins… www.treacherousorchestra.com 22 NOVEMBER

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Tonight - A West End Christmas: At Usher Hall, Edinburgh. A fabulous night with stars from London's West End performing the biggest musical theatre hits with festive sparkle! With the fabulous Ruthie Henshall Louise Dearman and Jon Lee. Tickets from www.tonightproductions.co.uk 26 NOVEMBER

DAVE ARCARI: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues. www.davearcari.com 27 NOVEMBER

The Retrophones… Funk Night. The Retrophones are back in town after playing the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival. "This tight and slick collection took us back to the golden age of disco, and it was one of those sets that you wished wouldn’t end." - InvernessGigs The Caves, 8-12 Niddry Street, Edinburgh (the Cowgate). Doors 7pm + support. Tickets £5 each at door or online: http://theretrophones.com/gigs/ http://unusualvenuesedinburgh.com/venues/the-caves HEBRIDES ENSEMBLE presents James MacMillan's Since it was the day of preparation: At St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, York Place, Edinburgh. 7.45pm. This November, Hebrides Ensemble brings this remarkable work to two magnificent venues, whose vaulted acoustics create the perfect reflective backdrop for MacMillan’s rich and intricate score. At times plaintive and lyrical, at others reaching into the far corners of tonality, this is a masterpiece of musical storytelling, finding a very human story in something divine. £18.00 (£15.00 conc. £10.00 student/unemployed/under 18), 08444 771000 www.ticketweb.co.uk www.facebook.com/hebrides.ensemble 28 NOVEMBER

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

DEAN OWENS with the Whisky Hearts Band – Into The Sea tour: At Spiegeltent, Edinburgh. Velvet-voiced Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed and established singer songwriters, with fans including Bob Harris, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice. www.deanowens.com 30 NOVEMBER

Soundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. THE WIYOS: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. When Seasick Steve described The Wiyos as a band that would surprise, it was a right-on-the-money observation. Back then (2009) the stage performance was stuffed with surprises both on the content and visuals front. The Wiyos have continued to develop a richly-ornamented original character that has matured

to breath-taking effect. Each time they return to bring their stylish razzmatazz to the UK and remind us the meaning of goodtime, their audience just gets bigger and bigger. www.soundhouse.org.uk www.thewiyos.com www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html Red Note Ensemble presents ….. Noisy Nights: At Anatomy Lecture Theatre, Summerhall, Edinburgh, 8pm, FREE. Noisy Nights are the place to hear emerging new musical ideas and voices: they’re a place to meet music-lovers, curious minds, musicians, composers and artists in an informal space and hear some of the best examples of brand new music while having a beer. They’re fun, free and your chance to listen to the musicians of Red Note. Scottish accordionist James Crabb joins the ensemble for an evening of virtuosity and versatile musicianship. Our 10 Minute Composer’s Challenge, gives you the chance to write your own piece to be played by the ensemble after the interval. If you’re a composer, visit http://www.rednoteensemble.com/events/category/calls-for-scores/ to find out the instrumental line-up and how to submit your scores. www.rednoteensemble.com 2 DECEMBER

STREREOGRAM REVIEW JAMES KING & THE LONEWOLVES, The Band of Holy Joy, The Cathode Ray, Roy Moller, Lola In Slacks, Milton Star, St.Christopher Medal. The Voodoo Rooms,19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. 7 DECEMBER

Soundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. THE JOHN LANGAN BAND: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. It’s an up-on-your-feet night when The John Langan Band hit The Traverse Bar for the first time. A dynamic three piece offering a unique sound emerging from Celtic, Gypsy Swing, Roma and Flamenco, they deliver high energy, unhinged, and musically extravagant grooves. www.soundhouse.org.uk 14 DECEMBER

Soundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. THE ROAMIN’ JASMINE: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. Forged out of the lively street music scene in the French Quarter of New Orleans, the members of the Roamin’ Jasmine found one another busking under the swampy Louisiana sun, along the banks of the Mississippi, or after hours in storefronts on Royal, Frenchmen and Decatur Streets. www.soundhouse.org.uk 18 DECEMBER

PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Phil will be joined by regular collaborators Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the Songbook Brass Ensemble to lead you through a great fun night of festive music. www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook 19 DECEMBER

PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Phil will be joined by regular collaborators Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the Songbook Brass Ensemble to lead you through a great fun night of festive music. www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook

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The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus support: At Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a brand new studio album If Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Records on March 28th 2016, and a supporting tour. www.fallenangelsclub.com http://krisdrever.com/gigs/

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TOKYO ROSENTHAL. Woodend Bowling Club, Chamberlain Road, Jordanhill Glasgow. Doors 8pm. RAGLANS / Homeward James / The Ranzas; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £6.50. www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ 14 OCTOBER F*CK YES - Bwani / Ded Rabbit / Lewis Capaldi; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £5.00 / £4 student www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ ARLENE PACULAN (Canada) / ANT TOMAZ AND DOPESICKFLY / MISS DEMEANOUR; An ecclectic evening of music from contemporary jazz, pop-y rock, and melodic funk, featuring the soulful music of Filipino-Canadian singer-songwriter Arlene Paculan and the fusion music of Ant Tomaz and Dopesickfly. Doors at 7:30,

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KATHRYN ROBERTS and SEAN LAKEMAN - ‘Tomorrow Will Follow Today’ - Scottish Tour: At St Andrews In The Square, Glasgow. Multi award winning husband and wife duo Sean Lakeman and Kathryn Roberts bring their own acclaimed brand of folk songs to Scotland. Their live shows are designed to be an eclectic and intimate experience, where the couple invite the audience into their lives with ease. Their reputation has been solidified of late with the duo being voted as ‘Best Duo’ in the Spiral Earth Awards 2015 and the BBC Folk Awards in 2013. www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com

KESTON COBBLERS CLUB: At Broadcast, Glasgow. “Rambunctious folk and joyous elemental pop” The Guardian. “We love being busy,” says lead singer Matt. “Touring is what it’s all about and ultimately is what brings us together as a band. We can’t wait to get out there and play.” www.facebook.com/kestoncobblersclub 16 OCTOBER

DAVE ARCARI with ATTICA RAGE: At Cathouse, Glasgow. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues. www.davearcari.com WILLY PORTER: At The Wee Gig, Abington Village Hall. South Lanarkshire. 7.30pm. Willy Porter releases his new album HUMAN KINDNESS featuring the talents of artists such as Martin Barre, Natalia Zuckerman, Carmen Nickerson, and Peter Mulvey and sets Porter’s blistering guitar work against a big studio sound on a stunning book of songs that explore themes about connection, compassion, and the human journey. Tickets £10 adv. @ www.wegottickets.com/event/331326 www.theweegig.co.uk www.facebook.com/willyportermusic JANE WEAVER / Shona Brown; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £10.00 www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ THE RICH plus more; 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. £5 entry www.13thnote.co.uk/listings THE BELLFURIES: At O2 ABC 2 Glasgow, 7pm. The Bellfuries, out of Austin, Texas are more than just a root-rock Americana band, they are a musical revolution. Their debut, “Just Plain Lonesome”, is now considered a modern classic by hardcore rockabilly audiences around the world. http://thebellfuries.com/ 17 OCTOBER EDDI READER: At Municipal Hall, Biggar. Eddi grew up in Glasgow and Irvine and it was in those towns that she learned to use music as a vehicle for communicating with others through busking and performing at the local folk clubs. However, it was her subsequent albums which signalled her increasing ability to assimilate different musical styles and make them all very much her own. www.eddireader.co.uk MICHAEL CASSIDY: At Municipal Hall, Biggar. Michael Cassidy is a singer songwriter from Paisley who's music is best described as contemporary folk/pop. Michael sites a great variety of influences ranging from Folk heavyweights such as Richard Thompson and

John Martyn to more contemporary acts such as Rufus Wainwright and Laura Marling. www.facebook.com/michaelcassidymusic DEVILISH PRESLEY; 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. Time 8pm. www.13thnote.co.uk/listings THE ICICLE WORKS; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £17.00 www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ 18 OCTOBER

BELLA HARDY: At The Hug and Pint, Glasgow. Show 7.30pm Tickets £10 Tel. 0141 331 1901. Touring with her new With The Dawn Band, Bella is joined by regular stage companion Anna Massie (Blazin' Fiddles), the album's producer Ben Seal (Urban Farm Hand), Tim Lane (The Hidden Orchestra) and Tom Gibbs, in a powerful and evocative collaboration of voice and fiddle, banjo and guitar, piano and keys, electronics and drums. These are songs written on the road, full of that sense of displacement, longing and contemplation that all itinerant musicians know. Tickets at www.musicglue.com/bellahardy www.bellahardy.com www.thehugandpint.com CATTLE & CANE / Little Waves / Courier's Club; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £7.00 www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ OK VANCOUVER OK (Canada) / TIM THE MUTE (Canada) + support. New Year Records present: OK Vancouver OK describe themselves (quite rightly) as “3 piece do-it-together lo-fi no-wave experimental pop. punk”. / Tim The Mute is the man behind Vancouver’s DIY record label Kingfisher Bluez. He’s playing solo in the UK but it’s also a joint tour with label friends OK Vancouver OK! Expect sad folk songs from Tim – but the subject matter might be Doctor Who cosplay, or mushy peas… 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. Time 8pm. www.13thnote.co.uk/listings 19 OCTOBER GENGAHR; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £8.00. www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ 20 OCTOBER BEN ROGERS: At The Old Library, Kilbarchan. Ben Rogers is a classic storyteller with a voice like smoke-damaged velvet soaked in Tennessee whiskey and the wild charisma of a young Johnny Cash. "The man’s dark charisma is something you need to experience live to fully appreciate," www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html www.benrogersmusic.com DECLAN WELSH: At Tron Vic Bar, Glasgow. Declan Welsh is a 22 year old Scottish Singer/Songwriter and Spoken Word artist. Catchy tunes, thought provoking and humorous lyrics are abundant throughout his tunes, Welsh has been compared to giants such as Alex Turner, Jake Bugg and Billy Bragg in reviews, that he is more than happy to accept but Welsh is unique www.facebook.com/trontheatre www.facebook.com/DeclanWelshMusic SUNDARA KARMA; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £6. www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ 21 OCTOBER SPECTOR / Other Humans; King Tut's Wah

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EWAN MCLENNAN: At The Glad Café, Glasgow. Ewan McLennan has, in a short space of time, come to be known as a guitarist at the very forefront of his generation; a troubadour, balladeer and storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that can move audiences with his passion and pathos; and a songwriter for whom social justice is still a burning issue. www.thegladcafe.co.uk www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk ANTON & THE COLTS: At Yesterday’s, Airdrie. The Anton & The Colts sound draws on numerous influences: the pristine vocal harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey growl completing the mix. "An ideal accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts CHANTEL MCGREGOR: At Nice N Sleazy, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Advance tickets £13.00+bf on 01472 349 222. 7.30pm. The great news for rock fans, live music lovers and aspiring musicians in and around Glasgow, is that Chantel McGregor will be playing with her band on the seventeenth date of her 29 day Lose Control Tour! Chantel returns with a vengeance with ten new songs that not only salutes contemporary rock, but shows her gradual transition from conventional Blues to a harder, bigger and bolder rock sound with progressive influences. www.chantelmcgregor.com BIG COUNTRY; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £22.50 www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ MAXWELLS DEAD / ACID DROP / CAPTAIN HOT KNIVES + more; Maxwells Dead: Punk rock ska from Dundee. FFO: Rancid, NOFX, Flatliners. / Acid Drop: Punk rock / skatecore from Leeds. FFO: NOFX, Street Dogs, Bad Religion. / Captain Hot Knives: Solo acoustic act from Bradford+ 2. 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. Time 8pm. www.13thnote.co.uk/listings 24 OCTOBER Hit The Road Tour with SHANINE GALLAGHER / MICHIEL TURNER / CAMERON ROXBURGH: At The Griffin Bar. £4. Youth music touring initiative Hit The

Road visits Moray, Stirling and Glasgow from 23-25 October. Managed by the Scottish Music Centre, the project provides young musicians living in Scotland aged 14-19 years old, the opportunity to learn about the live industry, [via workshops/training] before embarking on a professionally managed tour across Scotland. Shanine Gallagher is a young musician from Ardnamurchan in the North West Highlands; Cameron Roxburgh performs as a duo alongside school friend Callum Cronin [on double bass]. Both come from Callander near Stirling; Michiel Turner is a 19-year-old singer songwriter from Forres in Moray. ALL Hit The Road gigs are accessible to 14 yrs old + audience www.hittheroad.org.uk BARBARA NESBITT with MIKE SMITH; BERNIE LEE & JESSE CHONG: At The Avenue, Airdrie. Free. Barbara Nesbitt, a Georgia, USA native, has found her home in music. Her life is reflected in the songs she writes which are about the ways, large and small, we abandon and seek that elusive safety of home. www.barbaranesbitt.com SIMONE FELICE / Emma Jane; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £13.50 www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ 25 OCTOBER FUFANU / HERO FISHER; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £7 www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ 26 OCTOBER THE COMPUTERS; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £8.00 27 OCTOBER

FISH & BIRD: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. Fish & Bird made a truly triumphant debut earlier this year, their Celtic Connections show being one of the event’s sold-out successes and their subsequent tour attracting capacity crowds to several other venues.It was such a success that every single promoter and venue made contact to say “more please” and invited them to return. www.facebook.com/Fishandbird www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html THE PHILIP CLOUTS QUARTET: At Woodend Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club, Glasgow. South-Africa-born pianist Philip Clouts plays four dates in Scotland to mark the release of a new album, Umoya. It’s an album that confirms Clouts’ ongoing love affair with South African music but also with rhythms and melodies from around the world. Influences including Sufi music, Nigerian dance rhythms and folk music from Romania and Southern Italy, as well as gospel music all figure, in his latest compositions. www.facebook.com/philipcloutsquartet LOWER DENS; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £11.00 www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/

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HOLYROOD ROCKS is Scotland’s newest music competition, held in conjunction with the Scottish Parliament, which is taking place throughout October. Events will be held across Scotland for bands and acts to showcase their skills and compete for a chance to play at the Scottish Parliament and win some fantastic prizes, including a ‘live recording session’ at Radio Clyde in Glasgow. Airdrie Town Hall, Stirling St, Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. 8pm – 10.30pm www.holyroodrocks.com NOVA TWINS; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8pm. Tickets £7.50 www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ 29 OCTOBER PALACE / Lylo / Claramassa; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £7.00 www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ 30 OCTOBER

SCOTT MACDONALD and special guest DAVY COWAN: At The State Bar, Holland Street, Glasgow. The launch of Scott’s new album ‘Angels Around Us’. Scott is a one-man band who plays acoustic guitar, harmonica, tambourine, stomp box and the odd mouth trumpet! He recorded an album titled “Soul City’ with Martin Stephenson of The Daintees and has just completed and released this album ‘Angels Around Us’ recorded by Frankie Gibbon of ‘Lindisfarne’ and Alan Hull fame. www.scott-macdonald.co.uk ANTON & THE COLTS: At Butterfly & Pig, Glasgow. The Anton & The Colts sound draws on numerous influences: the pristine vocal harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey growl completing the mix. "An ideal accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts The Stripped Sessions presents ….. LOU HICKEY with very special guest FIACH MORIARTY plus support: At Audio Glasgow. Doors 19:30 - £7. Over 18's. Tickets at www.stgpromotions.bigcartel.com

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SKERRYVORE with special guest SHARON SHANNON: At Lanark Memorial Hall, St Leonard St, Lanark, ML11 7AB. Doors 19:30. Tickets £18.00 from 01555 667999. When Skerryvore first formed in 2005, little did they know they’d be in a position to celebrate a decade together in 2015! Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin Gillespie (bagpipes, whistles & accordion), Fraser West (drums & vocals) and Alec Dalglish (lead vocals & guitar) brought a mix of musical styles and sounds together for the band's 2005 debut album, 'West Coast Life.’ The more the fledgling band experimented with fusing together their mix of musical styles, the more the band and their signature sound evolved, expanding to their current 7 piece lineup, including Craig Espie (fiddles), Alan Scobie (keyboards) and Jodie Bremaneson (bass.) www.skerryvore.com www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk JESS AND THE BANDITS / Blackleaf 40; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets £10.00 www.kingtuts.co.uk/gig-listings/ 1 NOVEMBER

MAIREARAD & ANNA: At Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock, £15/12 - 7.30pm, doors 7pm. Two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie launch their third album, ‘Best Day’, on a 14-date UK Tour. Their pairing combines Mairearad’s deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her masterful piping, with Anna’s unparalleled versatility on guitar, fiddle and banjo. www.mairearadandanna.com www.beaconartscentre.co.uk 4 NOVEMBER

'All Star 60's Show': At Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow. Bringing you all their hits and more in one show are BRIAN POOLE and THE Original TREMELOES / THE TROGGS / BADFINGER featuring BOB JACKSON / THE IVY LEAGUE / GERRY MARSDEN / THE PACEMAKERS will round off this fabulous array of talent with songs by gerry and the pacemakers. 5 NOVEMBER

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

THE HENRY GIRLS: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. Hailing from County Donegal, these three sisters blend classic Traditional Irish trad with a hint of Americana and a nod to bluegrass. Renowned for their fine close-harmony vocals, they are multi-instrumentalists (harp, fiddle, accordion, guitar, piano and ukulele all make an appearance). www.facebook.com/thehenrygirls www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html 8 NOVEMBER

DAVID RODDIE (album launch): At Trades Hall, Glasgow. A contemporary folk artist from Glasgow whose debut album ‘Boy No More’ will be released on the 9th November. Boy No More is an autobiographical album based around being raised in the east end of Glasgow. Every song is an interesting story as David has had an unconventional life. http://facebook.com/davidroddieonline www.davidroddiemusic.com 10 NOVEMBER

VÄSEN with FRONT COUNTRY: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. Sweden’s leading roots music ambassadors Väsen, have enthralled audiences around the world, from Japan to USA to become festival favourites due to the sheer awe-inspiring class of the performance. Front Country are undoubtedly one of the top bands on the US roots music circuit and described recently by Bob Harris as being “currently the biggest band on the bluegrass scene in America,” we are thrilled to be bringing US supergroup Front Country to the UK for the first time. www.facebook.com/FrontCountryBluegrass www.vasen.se

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ANTON & THE COLTS: At McChuills, Glasgow. The Anton & The Colts sound draws on numerous influences: the pristine vocal harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey growl completing the mix. "An ideal accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts VIC GODARD AND THE SUBWAY SECT plus the S/Objects. The Admiral Bar, 72 Waterloo St, Glasgow. 17 NOVEMBER

DECLAN WELSH: At Tron Vic Bar, Glasgow. Declan Welsh is a 22 year old Scottish Singer/Songwriter and Spoken Word artist. Catchy tunes, thought provoking and humorous lyrics are abundant throughout his tunes, Welsh has been compared to giants such as Alex Turner, Jake Bugg and Billy Bragg in reviews, that he is more than happy to accept but Welsh is unique www.facebook.com/trontheatre www.facebook.com/DeclanWelshMusic 18 NOVEMBER

WALTER TROUT with ‘Blues Brother’ STEPHEN DALE PETIT: At ABC, Glasgow. Blues Icon Walter Trout welcomes his ‘new best friend’, new blues supremo Stephen Dale Petit onto the UK leg of his mammoth “I’m Back” World Tour – serving up a guitar feast for blues aficionados throughout the country. Petit will again be joined onstage by Pretty Things drummer Jack Greenwood but will also be introducing fast rising and much-tipped bass player Sophie Lord. www.o2abcglasgow.co.uk www.stephendalepetit.com 19 NOVEMBER

RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Glasgow Cottier’s. Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s

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RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Strathblane Village Hall – email: villageclub1911@gmail.com . Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s on tour promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ here’, it’s a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his own songs plus some interesting interpretations. www.rabnoakes.com 21 NOVEMBER

StG Presents ….. IAN PROWSE & AMSTERDAM with special guests: At Audio, Glasgow. 7.30pm £10. Merseyside hero Ian Prowse has formed two successful bands Pele and Amsterdam. Possibly best known for his single 'Does this train stop on Merseyside', the song regularly elicited an emotional response from John Peel. Janice Long is a huge fan of the band having had them in no less than 4 times for live sessions. Tickets at www.stgpromotions.bigcartel.com www.amsterdam-music.com 26 NOVEMBER

ANTON & THE COLTS: At The Treasury, Airdrie. The Anton & The Colts sound draws on numerous influences: the pristine vocal harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey growl completing the mix. "An ideal accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts HEBRIDES ENSEMBLE presents James MacMillan's Since it was the day of preparation: At St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dunlop Street, Glasgow. 7.45pm. This November, Hebrides Ensemble brings this remarkable work to two magnificent venues, whose vaulted acoustics create the perfect reflective backdrop for MacMillan’s rich and intricate score. At times plaintive and lyrical, at others reaching into the far corners of tonality, this is a masterpiece of musical storytelling, finding a very human story in something divine. £18.00 (£15.00 conc. £10.00 student/unemployed/under 18), 08444 771000. www.ticketweb.co.uk www.facebook.com/hebrides.ensemble 28 NOVEMBER

PHIL CUNNINGHAM & ALY BAIN & RSNO: At Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow. Eddi Reader is appearing as a guest with Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain and the RSNO. She will be performing 4 songs. www.philandaly.com 1 DECEMBER

THE WIYOS: At Performing Arts Centre,

Kilbarchan. Now back to their acoustic roots and format - and what a show they put on as they keep their army of faithful fans happy, savouring the pure essence that got them fully hooked in the first place. www.thewiyos.com www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html 3 DECEMBER

STREREOGRAM REVIEW JAMES KING & THE LONEWOLVES, The Band of Holy Joy, The Cathode Ray, Roy Moller, Lola In Slacks, Milton Star, St.Christopher Medal. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow. 4 DECEMBER

ANTON & THE COLTS: At Bar Gumbo, Glasgow. The Anton & The Colts sound draws on numerous influences: the pristine vocal harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey growl completing the mix. "An ideal accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts 11 DECEMBER

StG Presents ….. SPLINTERED HALO XMAS SHOW with special guests SOUL REMOVER, MUKA: At Audio, Glasgow. 7.30pm £6. Tickets at www.stgpromotions.bigcartel.com THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR. Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country - Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans… Adelaide’s, Classic Grand 18 Jamaica Street Glasgow. Tickets £27.50. Time 7pm. www.classicgrand.com 12 DECEMBER

TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At Drygate Brewery, Glasgow. The Treacherous Orchestra story is one of many strands, a tale told spanning the length and breadth of Scotland. An un-definable collective force fusing people, concepts, styles and influences, shaping a musical supergroup that defies description. From the North to the South, East to the West they came, converging in the musical melting-pot of Glasgow, trading ideas over beers and playing music with ferocity, verve and passion. This is a tale of musical origins… www.treacherousorchestra.com DECLAN WELSH: At The Clutha, Glasgow. Declan Welsh is a 22 year old Scottish Singer/Songwriter and Spoken Word artist. Catchy tunes, thought provoking and humorous lyrics are abundant throughout his tunes, Welsh has been compared to giants such as Alex Turner, Jake Bugg and Billy Bragg in reviews, that he is more than happy to accept but Welsh is unique www.facebook.com/Cluthabar www.facebook.com/DeclanWelshMusic 18 DECEMBER

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Stereo, Glasgow. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ 19 DECEMBER THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR. Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country - Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans. www.ticketscotland.com 22 DECEMBER

PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK: At Glasgow City Hall, Glasgow. Phil will be joined by regular collaborators Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the Songbook Brass Ensemble to lead you through a great fun night of festive music. www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook 24 JANUARY

KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus BELA FLECK + ABIGAIL WASHBURN: At Fruitmarket, Glasgow for Celtic Connections, 7pm. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a brand new studio album If Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Records on March 28th 2016, and a supporting tour. www.celticconnections.com http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ 12 APRIL

KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus SIOBHAN WILSON: At Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a brand new studio album If Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Records on March 28th 2016, and a supporting tour. www.renfrewshireleisure.com http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ 13 MAY

The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus support: At St Andrews in the Square. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a brand new studio album If Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Records on March 28th 2016, and a supporting tour. www.fallenangelsclub.com http://krisdrever.com/gigs/

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BOB MALONE: At The Green Hotel, Kinross. Los Angeles based Bob Malone is a one-of-a-kind hybrid of blues, rock and New Orleans R&B, delivered with high-energy piano virtuosity and unique soulful vocals. www.mundellmusic.com www.BobMalone.com 16 OCTOBER

DECLAN WELSH: At The Inn at Kippen, Kippen, Stirlingshire. Declan Welsh is a 22 year old Scottish Singer/Songwriter and Spoken Word artist. Catchy tunes, thought provoking and humorous lyrics are abundant throughout his tunes, Welsh has been compared to giants such as Alex Turner, Jake Bugg and Billy Bragg in reviews, that he is more than happy to accept but Welsh is unique www.facebook.com/TheInnatKippen www.facebook.com/DeclanWelshMusic Horsecross Arts presents ….. Made in Perthshire: At Perth Concert Hall. 7.30pm, £12.50; concessions £10.50 (+£1.50 booking fee per ticket). This unique show is directed by two of Scotland's finest composers and players, Perthshire's own Ross Ainslie and Patsy Reid. We celebrate the tenth anniversary of Perth Concert Hall with a specially commissioned show musically directed by two of Scotland's finest young composers and players, Perthshire's own Ross Ainslie and Patsy Reid. They'll be joined by two more local artists making waves well beyond their native county, songwriters Fraser Anderson and Lisa Rigby. A top-class backing band featuring the cream of the current Scottish folk scene will complete the line-up for what promises to be a unique and unforgettable night of songs and tunes old and new. www.rossainslie.com www.patsyreid.com www.horsecross.co.uk/whats-on/made-perthshire SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE UK Tour ‘In Schubert’s Company’: At Caird Hall, Dundee. Scottish Ensemble’s first UK tour of the 2015-16 season is a celebration of Schubert’s influence across the centuries. SE is joined by the acclaimed Ukranian-British violist Maxim Rysanov, a Grammy-nominated performer consistently praised for his expressive, rich tone. www.scottishensemble.co.uk 21 OCTOBER

EWAN MCLENNAN: At Dunfermline Folk Club, Fife. Ewan McLennan has, in a short space of time, come to be known as a guitarist at the very forefront of his generation; a troubadour, balladeer and storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that can move audiences with his passion and pathos; and a songwriter for whom social justice is still a burning issue. www.dunfermlinefolkclub.co.uk www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk 22 OCTOBER

THULA BORAH: At PJ Molloy’s, Dunfermline. Touring their new Album ‘Hope for Disappointment’. www.facebook.com/ThulaBorahMusic YOSSARIAN: At The Green Room in Perth. Yossarian released their first album ‘The Little We Know’ in 2012, since then have played a number of major festivals in and outside the UK and are now gearing up for their first Australian Tour this Summer. https://tackk.com/yossarian 23 OCTOBER

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BERNIE LEE & JESSE CHONG: At The Allanwater Brewhouse, Bridge of Allan. Free. Barbara Nesbitt, a Georgia, USA native, has found her home in music. Her life is reflected in the songs she writes which are about the ways, large and small, we abandon and seek that elusive safety of home. www.barbaranesbitt.com THULA BORAH: At The Green Room, Perth. Touring their new Album ‘Hope for Disappointment’. www.facebook.com/ThulaBorahMusic 24 OCTOBER

Hit The Road Tour with SHANINE GALLAGHER / MICHIEL TURNER / CAMERON ROXBURGH: At The Tolbooth, Stirling. £3. Youth music touring initiative Hit The Road visits Moray, Stirling and Glasgow from 23-25 October. Managed by the Scottish Music Centre, the project provides young musicians living in Scotland aged 14-19 years old, the opportunity to learn about the live industry, [via workshops/training] before embarking on a professionally managed tour across Scotland. Shanine Gallagher is a young musician from Ardnamurchan in the North West Highlands; Cameron Roxburgh performs as a duo alongside school friend Callum Cronin [on double bass]. Both come from Callander near Stirling; Michiel Turner is a 19-year-old singer songwriter from Forres in Moray. ALL Hit The Road gigs are accessible to 14 yrs old + audience www.hittheroad.org.uk NEON WALTZ: At The Green Room, Perth. Hailing from the deepest, darkest most northerly point of the UK, Neon Waltz recently released a collection of six demos and live recordings from the last year, including Sombre Fayre and Bare Wood Aisles, as the First Light EP via Atlantic Records. This summer saw them taking in a slew of festivals including Latitude Festival and Reading & Leeds. www.neonwaltz.com Rock For Strathcarron: The annual concert to benefit Strathcarron Hospice returns for 2015 with two top bands who define the very term "Classic" Rock ! Led Astray are one of the UK's most established and popular tributes to Led Zeppelin and have been thrilling audiences up and down the Country for the best part of a decade. Straight Shooter are a brilliant tribute to the music of Free and Bad Company and, since forming a few short years ago, have quickly established themselves as firm favourites on the live circuit. Together, these 2 bands will give you a night of Classic 70's Rock to remember and all in support of a great cause! Albert Halls, Albert Rd, Stirling, £13.50. All profits to Strathcarron Hospice. Doors open 7pm. 14yrs+ http://alberthalls.stirling.gov.uk/alberthalls/ www.facebook.com/Rock-For-Strathcarron-225212244332828 HOLYROOD ROCKS is Scotland’s newest music competition, held in conjunction with the Scottish Parliament, which is taking place throughout October. Events will be held across Scotland for bands and acts to showcase their skills and compete for a chance to play at the Scottish Parliament and win some fantastic prizes, including a ‘live recording session’ at Radio Clyde in Glasgow. Coal Road, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline. 8pm – 10.30pm www.holyroodrocks.com 25 OCTOBER

Lazy Afternoons in Dunfermline: At De Brus Brewery, Canmore Street, Dunfermline. A free afternoon of acoustic music from new talent opened by Steamer Lane and including Sophie Burt, Amy Lou Rogers, Gracious Attempt, Jason

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THE PHILIP CLOUTS QUARTET: At Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline. South-Africa-born pianist Philip Clouts plays four dates in Scotland to mark the release of a new album, Umoya. It’s an album that confirms Clouts’ ongoing love affair with South African music but also with rhythms and melodies from around the world. Influences including Sufi music, Nigerian dance rhythms and folk music from Romania and Southern Italy, as well as gospel music all figure, in his latest compositions. www.facebook.com/philipcloutsquartet BARBARA NESBITT: At Backstage at The Green Hotel, Kinross. £10. Barbara Nesbitt, a Georgia, USA native, has found her home in music. Her life is reflected in the songs she writes which are about the ways, large and small, we abandon and seek that elusive safety of home. www.barbaranesbitt.com 29 OCTOBER THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR; Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country - Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans…The Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £20 + Transaction/Fee. Door £20, £9 children www.dundeerep.co.uk 30 OCTOBER

SKERRYVORE with special guest SHARON SHANNON: At Rothes Halls, Kingdom Shopping Centre, Glenrothes, KY7 5NX. Doors 19:30. Tickets £18.00 from Rothes Halls, 01592 611101. When Skerryvore first formed in 2005, little did they know they’d be in a position to celebrate a decade together in 2015! Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin Gillespie (bagpipes, whistles & accordion), Fraser West (drums & vocals) and Alec Dalglish (lead vocals & guitar) brought a mix of musical styles and sounds together for the band's 2005 debut album, 'West Coast Life.’ The more the fledgling band experimented with fusing together their mix of musical styles, the more the band and their signature sound evolved, expanding to their current 7 piece lineup, including Craig Espie (fiddles), Alan Scobie (keyboards) and Jodie Bremaneson (bass.) www.skerryvore.com www.onfife.com FISH & BIRD with THE JELLYMAN’S DAUGHTER: At Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline. Fish & Bird made a truly triumphant debut earlier this year, their Celtic Connections show being one of the event’s sold-out successes and their subsequent tour attracting capacity crowds to several other venues.It was such a success that every single promoter and venue made contact to say “more please” and invited them to return. www.facebook.com/Fishandbird www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html BARBARA NESBITT: At Aikmann’s Bar, St Andrews. Free. Barbara Nesbitt, a Georgia, USA native, has found her home in music. Her life is reflected in the songs she writes which are about the ways, large and small, we abandon and seek that elusive safety of home. www.barbaranesbitt.com

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BARBARA NESBITT with BERNIE LEE & JESSE CHONG: At Craigrossie Hotel, Auchterarder. Free. Barbara Nesbitt, a Georgia, USA native, has found her home in music. Her life is reflected in the songs she writes which are about the ways, large and small, we abandon and seek that elusive safety of home. www.barbaranesbitt.com 2 NOVEMBER

'All Star 60's Show': At Perth Concert Hall. Bringing you all their hits and more in one show are BRIAN POOLE and THE Original TREMELOES / THE TROGGS / BADFINGER featuring BOB JACKSON / THE IVY LEAGUE / GERRY MARSDEN / THE PACEMAKERS will round off this fabulous array of talent with songs by gerry and the pacemakers. 6 NOVEMBER

LAU: At Aberfeldy Town Hall, Aberfeldy. Brilliant musicians, thrilling performers, free-thinking visionaries and all-round good chaps as well…small wonder Lau are regarded as the epicentre of the new folk boom . www.lau-music.co.uk RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Backstage at The Green, Kinross. Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s on tour promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ here’, it’s a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his own songs plus some interesting interpretations. www.rabnoakes.com http://mundellmusic.com THULA BORAH: At The Windsor, Kirkcaldy. Touring their new Album ‘Hope for Disappointment’. www.facebook.com/ThulaBorahMusic 7 NOVEMBER

DOUGIE MACLEAN & FRIENDS - BENNY GALLAGHER - KARINE POLWART, THE MAE TRIO, DALLAHAN, ELLIOTT MORRIS: At Perth Concert Hall, 8.00pm. Legendary Scottish Singer-Songwriter Benny Gallagher makes a welcome return visit to the Perthshire Amber Festival in an evening of songs and stories about his days as a Staff Writer with The Beatles Publishing Co. Apple. Tickets: £24.00 @ http://tinyurl.com/ooajyez www.perthshireamber.com 11 NOVEMBER

FRONT COUNTRY: At Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline. Undoubtedly one of the top bands on the US roots music circuit and described recently by Bob Harris as being “currently the biggest band on the bluegrass scene in America,” we are thrilled to be bringing US supergroup Front Country to the UK for the first time. www.facebook.com/FrontCountryBluegrass www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html VÄSEN: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. Sweden’s leading roots music ambassadors Väsen, have enthralled audiences around the world, from Japan to USA to become festival favourites due to the sheer awe-inspiring class of the performance. www.vasen.se

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FRONT COUNTRY: At Birnam Arts Centre. Undoubtedly one of the top bands on the US roots music circuit and described recently by Bob Harris as being “currently the biggest band on the bluegrass scene in America,” we are thrilled to be bringing US supergroup Front Country to the UK for the first time. www.facebook.com/FrontCountryBluegrass www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html 13 NOVEMBER

SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At Gardyne Theatre, Dundee. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Stirling Tolbooth. Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s on tour promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ here’, it’s a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his own songs plus some interesting interpretations. www.rabnoakes.com http://tolbooth.stirling.gov.uk/ 15 NOVEMBER

FRONT COUNTRY: At Dundee Acoustic Music Club (afternoon). Undoubtedly one of the top bands on the US roots music circuit and described recently by Bob Harris as being “currently the biggest band on the bluegrass scene in America,” we are thrilled to be bringing US supergroup Front Country to the UK for the first time. www.facebook.com/FrontCountryBluegrass www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html 20 NOVEMBER

IAN PROWSE and his band AMSTERDAM: At the Tulloch Institute Club, 2 Tulloch Terrace, Perth. PH1 2PF. Merseyside hero Ian Prowse has formed two successful bands Pele and Amsterdam. Possibly best known for his single 'Does this train stop on Merseyside', the song regularly elicited an emotional response from John Peel. Janice Long is a huge fan of the band having had them in no less than 4 times for live sessions. www.amsterdam-music.com 27 NOVEMBER

DAVE ARCARI: At Backstage @ The Green Hotel, Kinross. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues. www.davearcari.com SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At Inchyra Arts Club, Perth. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ 28 NOVEMBER

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Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues. www.davearcari.com 3 DECEMBER

THE WIYOS: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. Now back to their acoustic roots and format - and what a show they put on as they keep their army of faithful fans happy, savouring the pure essence that got them fully hooked in the first place. www.thewiyos.com www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html 20 DECEMBER

PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK: At Perth Concert Hall, Perth. Phil will be joined by regular collaborators Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the Songbook Brass Ensemble to lead you through a great fun night of festive music. www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook 29 DECEMBER

SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At The Tolbooth, Stirling. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ 30 DECEMBER

THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR. ‘Travelling Medicine Acoustic Show’ Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country - Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans…– PJ Molloys, 7 Canmore St, Dunfermline. http://pjmolloys.org/

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Former under the name Jeff Killed John, Welsh heavy metal band Bullet for my Valentine have been named by Kerrang! As best British band for three years in a row. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 12 OCTOBER

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

KATHRYN ROBERTS and SEAN LAKEMAN - ‘Tomorrow Will Follow Today’ - Scottish Tour: At The Old Brewery, Cromarty, Nr Inverness. Multi award winning husband and wife duo Sean Lakeman and Kathryn Roberts bring their own acclaimed brand of folk songs to Scotland. Their live shows are designed to be an eclectic and intimate experience, where the couple invite the audience into their lives with ease. Their reputation has been solidified of late with the duo being voted as ‘Best Duo’ in the Spiral Earth Awards 2015 and the BBC Folk Awards in 2013. www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com 14 OCTOBER

KATHRYN ROBERTS and SEAN LAKEMAN - ‘Tomorrow Will Follow Today’ - Scottish Tour: At Glassel Hall, Banchory. Multi award winning husband and wife duo Sean Lakeman and Kathryn Roberts bring their own acclaimed brand of folk songs to Scotland. Their live shows are designed to be an eclectic and intimate experience, where the couple invite the audience into their lives with ease. Their reputation has been solidified of late with the duo being voted as ‘Best Duo’ in the Spiral Earth Awards 2015 and the BBC Folk Awards in 2013. www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com HAYSEED DIXIE: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. With their roots in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee USA and the traditional music of their forefathers on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, acoustic guitar and acoustic bass are Hayseed Dixie. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 15 OCTOBER

FROM THE JAM: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Featuring original bass player Bruce Foxton, From the Jam, have a reputation for the kind of incendiary ‘live’ performances that sealed the reputation of The Jam all those years ago. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 16 OCTOBER

MICHAEL CASSIDY: At Drouthy Cobblers, Elgin. Michael Cassidy is a singer songwriter from Paisley who's music is best described as contemporary folk/pop. Michael sites a great variety of influences ranging from Folk heavyweights such as Richard Thompson and John Martyn to more contemporary acts such as Rufus Wainwright and Laura Marling. www.facebook.com/michaelcassidymusic STEVE HACKETT: At The Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. The Steve Hackett 2015 UK tour is Acolyte to Wolfight, with a sprinkling of

Genesis. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com THE RUTS DC: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. The Ruts DC live show consists of songs representing their many phases, including classic versions of Ruts songs Babylons’ Burning, Staring at the Rude Boys and Jah War. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com BOB MALONE: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Los Angeles based Bob Malone is a one-of-a-kind hybrid of blues, rock and New Orleans R&B, delivered with high-energy piano virtuosity and unique soulful vocals. www.jazzatthebluelamp.com www.BobMalone.com 17 OCTOBER

Aberdeen Performing Arts, 57˚ North, the Scottish Music Industry Association and Comprende Records present the second Independent Label Market event, as some of Scotland’s best indepe4ndent record labels gather to sell their wares under one roof, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 11.30am. Free entry. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: At The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Under the baton of conductor Robin Ticciati, and featuring pianist Lars Vogt, Scottish Chamber Orchestra perform Brahms’ Symphony No2, Schumann’s Manfred Overture and Schoenberg’s Piano Concerto, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm, with a pre-concert talk at 6.45pm featuring Aberdeen University’s Roger Williamson in conversation with Cole Bendall. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 18 OCTOBER

GO WEST and NIK KERSHAW with very special guest T’PAU: At The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Three critically-acclaimed stars of the 80s, Go West and Nik Kershaw with very special guest T’Pau come together for a major UK tour. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 22 OCTOBER

BEN ROGERS: At House concert, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire. Ben Rogers is a classic storyteller with a voice like smoke-damaged velvet soaked in Tennessee whiskey and the wild charisma of a young Johnny Cash. "The man’s dark charisma is something you need to experience live to fully appreciate," www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html www.benrogersmusic.com ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA: At The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Under the baton of principal guest conductor Thomas Sǿndergård, Royal Scottish National Orchestra presents Mussorgsky/Ravel’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Dejan Lazic’s Overture from Piano Concerto in Istrian style, and Chopin’s Piano Concerto No2. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

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Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. BEN ROGERS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Ben Rogers is a folk artist and classic storyteller with a voice like smoke damaged velvet soaked in Tennessee whiskey. Trusty old acoustic guitar in hand and boots stomping out a steady rhythm, Ben can hypnotize audiences with his timeless tales of murder, betrayal, war, justice, love and the human condition, just like a modern day folk troubadour should and does. He embodies the values and musicality of traditional folk, Americana and country, ala Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and George Jones, with a little Roger Miller and Tom Waits thrown in. www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html www.benrogersmusic.com www.AlmostBluePromotions.com SCOTTISH OPERA: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 6pm. Scottish Opera presents Carmen Unwrapped, a free hour-long taster of one of the world’s favourite operas. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com LUCY BOYES and THOMAS BUTLER: At The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 8pm. As part of the sound festival of new music, Exploring a shared interest in memory, documentary, time and place, Lucy Boyes and Thomas Butler and soundCONVERSATION@8.30pm, is a new dance/music work based on an assemblage of recollections and shared experiences of people from Aberdeen. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Noisy Nights: At The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 10pm. As part of the sound festival of new music and in association with New Music Scotland, Red Note Ensemble: Noisy Nights is the place to hear emerging new musical ideas and voices. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 24 OCTOBER

Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. JEREMY PINNELL & MAX FENDER: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Jeremy Pinnell grew up in Northern Kentucky just south of the Ohio River, where the towns are equal parts Southern hospitality, Northern attitude and Midwestern charm. At 18 he left home and began writing and singing country music. The album 'OH/KY' tells the story of the next 18 years of Jeremy's life, and it's a damn good story. Max Fender is the frontman of the Ohio band Alone at 3AM. Emerging from shambolic basement shows and early roster shake-ups, over 16 years Max Fender and Joey Beck have coiled the Midwest stalwarts into a tightly-wound muscular force, reveling in hard-earned rock and roll escapism while revealing substantial songwriting chops. www.jeremypinnell.com www.aloneat3am.com www.AlmostBluePromotions.com The World Famous Elvis Show: At The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Recreating two huge concerts from Elvis in the 20s, The World Famous Elvis Show, with Chris Connor and his live nine-piece band The Steels with the Sweet Harmonies. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

In Cahoots: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 9.30pm. Free entry. As part of the sound festival of new music and in association with New Music Scotland, In Cahoots; Late Night Showcase, is an informal late night event to discover a variety of Scottish performers and composers. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

27 OCTOBER

LUCY ROSE: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8.30pm. English singer-songwriter Lucy Rose on tour in support of her new album Work it Out. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 29 OCTOBER

THE PHILIP CLOUTS QUARTET: At Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. South-Africa-born pianist Philip Clouts plays four dates in Scotland to mark the release of a new album, Umoya. It’s an album that confirms Clouts’ ongoing love affair with South African music but also with rhythms and melodies from around the world. Influences including Sufi music, Nigerian dance rhythms and folk music from Romania and Southern Italy, as well as gospel music all figure, in his latest compositions. www.facebook.com/philipcloutsquartet EAST INDIA YOUTH, aka William Doyle: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. English electronic musician East India Youth, aka William Doyle, plus support. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 30 OCTOBER

THULA BORAH: At Cellar 35, Aberdeen. Touring their new Album ‘Hope for Disappointment’. www.facebook.com/ThulaBorahMusic THE SHEE: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. All-female, Scots-English sextet The Shee prove that variety is the spice of life whether it’s Scots, Gaelic, Bluegrass or Scandinavian music. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 31 OCTOBER

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN: At The Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7pm. Taking their name from an Australian street busker who played beer bottles strung to a wire, Welsh indie rock band, Catfish and The Bottlemen. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 3 NOVEMBER

DEAN OWENS with the Whisky Hearts Band – Into The Sea tour: At Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. Velvet-voiced Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed and established singer songwriters, with fans including Bob Harris, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice. www.deanowens.com 'All Star 60's Show': At Music Hall Aberdeen. Bringing you all their hits and more in one show are BRIAN POOLE and THE Original TREMELOES / THE TROGGS / BADFINGER featuring BOB JACKSON / THE IVY LEAGUE / GERRY MARSDEN / THE PACEMAKERS will round off this fabulous array of talent with songs by gerry and the pacemakers. 6 NOVEMBER

sound Festival: 13 Vices by BRIAN IRVINE and JENNIFER WALSHE - Collaboration with ENSEMBLE DOUBT: At Woodend Barn, Banchory. 13 Vices explores the weird, humorous, dark and exotic world of contemporary vices - the bad habits, the guilty pleasures, beloved deadly sins, the inane and profound proclivities we all share. Think Pierrot Lunaire meets ape-shit jazz - think re-imagined scenes from your favourite trash TV programme or the gentle hypnotic dialogue of beauty product ads as sung by Edith Piaf - think wild sonic explosions of Ornette Coleman mashed up with the frustrated sentimental lyricism of John McCormick as heard from a dodgy, stuttering CD player. £12, £8 (students) and includes a bowl of something hearty & delicious, in person at Woodend Barn or @ www.boxofficeaberdeen.com www.rednoteensemble.com 12 NOVEMBER

SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ 13 NOVEMBER

FRONT COUNTRY: At Glenbuchat Hall, Aberdeenshire. Undoubtedly one of the top bands on the US roots music circuit and described recently by Bob Harris as being “currently the biggest band on the bluegrass scene in America,” we are thrilled to be bringing US supergroup Front Country to the UK for the first time. www.facebook.com/FrontCountryBluegrass www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html MAIREARAD & ANNA: At Woodend Barn, Banchory, 8pm, doors 7.30pm. Two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie launch their third album, ‘Best Day’, on a 14-date UK Tour. Their pairing combines Mairearad’s deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her masterful piping, with Anna’s unparalleled versatility on guitar, fiddle and banjo. www.mairearadandanna.com www.woodendbarn.com 15 NOVEMBER

MAIREARAD & ANNA: At Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit (afternoon show), 4pm, doors 3.30pm. Two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie launch their third album, ‘Best Day’, on a 14-date UK Tour. Their pairing combines Mairearad’s deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her masterful piping, with Anna’s unparalleled versatility on guitar, fiddle and banjo. www.mairearadandanna.com www.glenurquhart.info 27 NOVEMBER

RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Arbroath, Hospitalfield – email: villageclub1911@gmail.com . Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s on tour promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ here’, it’s

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a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his own songs plus some interesting interpretations. www.rabnoakes.com http://hospitalfield.org.uk/ 5 DECEMBER

SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At MacRobert Memorial Hall, Tarland, Aberdeenshire. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ 11 DECEMBER

TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. The Treacherous Orchestra story is one of many strands, a tale told spanning the length and breadth of Scotland. An un-definable collective force fusing people, concepts, styles and influences, shaping a musical supergroup that defies description. From the North to the South, East to the West they came, converging in the musical melting-pot of Glasgow, trading ideas over beers and playing music with ferocity, verve and passion. This is a tale of musical origins… www.treacherousorchestra.com 21 DECEMBER

PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK: At Aberdeen Music Hall, Aberdeen. Phil will be joined by regular collaborators Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the Songbook Brass Ensemble to lead you through a great fun night of festive music. www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook 31 DECEMBER

THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR. Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country - Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans… Gig At The Brig, Market Street, Ellon , Aberdeenshire, Early Bird prices - £20 (adults) £7.50 (children) Under 5s Free. Gates open 8pm www.ellonevents.com or www.buytickets.at/ellonevents

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

22 OCTOBER

EWAN MCLENNAN: At The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. Ewan McLennan has, in a short space of time, come to be known as a guitarist at the very forefront of his generation; a troubadour, balladeer and storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that can move audiences with his passion and pathos; and a songwriter for whom social justice is still a burning issue. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk 23 OCTOBER Hit The Road Tour with SHANINE GALLAGHER / MICHIEL TURNER / CAMERON ROXBURGH: At Kinloss Church Hall, Moray. FREE. Youth music touring initiative Hit The Road visits Moray, Stirling and Glasgow from 23-25 October. Managed by the Scottish Music Centre, the project provides young musicians living in Scotland aged 14-19 years old, the opportunity to learn about the live industry, [via workshops/training] before embarking on a professionally managed tour across Scotland. Shanine Gallagher is a young musician from Ardnamurchan in the North West Highlands; Cameron Roxburgh performs as a duo alongside school friend Callum Cronin [on double bass]. Both come from Callander near Stirling; Michiel Turner is a 19-year-old singer songwriter from Forres in Moray. ALL Hit The Road gigs are accessible to 14 yrs old + audience www.hittheroad.org.uk MICHAEL CASSIDY: At Cuan Mor, Oban. Michael Cassidy is a singer songwriter from Paisley who's music is best described as contemporary folk/pop. Michael sites a great variety of influences ranging from Folk heavyweights such as Richard Thompson and John Martyn to more contemporary acts such as Rufus Wainwright and Laura Marling. www.facebook.com/michaelcassidymusic THE LANTERN OF THE NORTH are proud to return to the Bishopmill Hall, Elgin with the third of their successful events to showcase the talented artists in North East Scotland.The bill will comprise of Christie Row, Edgar Road and Silver Coast along with two other local acts that will provide a great night of live music all in the Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Doors 7.30pm, Cost £8+bf, £10 on door. More details on event page @ www.facebook.com/events/481069252064010/ www.facebook.com/lanternofnorth 25 OCTOBER

DEAN OWENS – Into The Sea tour: Solo at Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. Velvet-voiced Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed and established singer songwriters, with fans including Bob Harris, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice. www.deanowens.com 6 NOVEMBER

WINGIN’ IT: At Tayvallich Village Hall Doors 7.30pm for 8pm. Tickets £10, Tel. 07446 35529. Scottish Folk Guitar Duo Wingin’ It are Adam Bulley and Chas Mackenzie. They are one of the

most highly rated guitar duo’s in the country who, in their live show, deliver a fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic music styles. Weaving effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop. www.winginitduo.com 7 NOVEMBER

WINGIN’ IT: At Benderloch Village Hall, 8pm Tickets £12 door/ £10 adv. Tel. 01631 720247. Scottish Folk Guitar Duo Wingin’ It are Adam Bulley and Chas Mackenzie. They are one of the most highly rated guitar duo’s in the country who, in their live show, deliver a fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic music styles. Weaving effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop. www.winginitduo.com 13 NOVEMBER

MICHAEL CASSIDY: At Mad Hatters, Inverness. Michael Cassidy is a singer songwriter from Paisley who's music is best described as contemporary folk/pop. Michael sites a great variety of influences ranging from Folk heavyweights such as Richard Thompson and John Martyn to more contemporary acts such as Rufus Wainwright and Laura Marling. www.facebook.com/michaelcassidymusic 14 NOVEMBER

SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At Gordonstoun, Elgin. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ FRONT COUNTRY: At The Universal Hall, Findhorn. Undoubtedly one of the top bands on the US roots music circuit and described recently by Bob Harris as being “currently the biggest band on the bluegrass scene in America,” we are thrilled to be bringing US supergroup Front Country to the UK for the first time. www.facebook.com/FrontCountryBluegrass www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Campbeltown, Ardshiel - 01586 552133. Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s on tour promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ here’, it’s a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his own songs plus some interesting interpretations. www.rabnoakes.com www.wegottickets.com MAIREARAD & ANNA: At Resolis Community Arts, Resolis, 8pm, doors 7.30pm. Two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie launch their third album, ‘Best Day’, on a 14-date UK Tour. Their pairing combines Mairearad’s deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her masterful piping, with Anna’s unparalleled versatility on guitar, fiddle and banjo. www.mairearadandanna.com www.resoliscommunityarts.org.uk 20 NOVEMBER

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

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collective force fusing people, concepts, styles and influences, shaping a musical supergroup that defies description. From the North to the South, East to the West they came, converging in the musical melting-pot of Glasgow, trading ideas over beers and playing music with ferocity, verve and passion. This is a tale of musical origins… www.treacherousorchestra.com ANTON & THE COLTS: At Market Bar, Inverness. The Anton & The Colts sound draws on numerous influences: the pristine vocal harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey growl completing the mix. "An ideal accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts 21 NOVEMBER

ANTON & THE COLTS: At Eagle Bar, Inverness. The Anton & The Colts sound draws on numerous influences: the pristine vocal harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey growl completing the mix. "An ideal accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts 2 DECEMBER

THE WIYOS: At Universal Hall, Findhorn. Now back to their acoustic roots and format - and what a show they put on as they keep their army of faithful fans happy, savouring the pure essence that got them fully hooked in the first place. www.thewiyos.com www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html 4 DECEMBER

SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At Applecross Community Hall, Applecross. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ …. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ 19 DECEMBER

SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At Resolis Memorial Hall, Resolis, Conan Bridge. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ 20 DECEMBER

SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ 28 DECEMBER

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

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KATHRYN ROBERTS and SEAN LAKEMAN - ‘Tomorrow Will Follow Today’ - Scottish Tour: At Aros Centre, Isle Of Skye. Multi award winning husband and wife duo Sean Lakeman and Kathryn Roberts bring their own acclaimed brand of folk songs to Scotland. Their live shows are designed to be an eclectic and intimate experience, where the couple invite the audience into their lives with ease. Their reputation has been solidified of late with the duo being voted as ‘Best Duo’ in the Spiral Earth Awards 2015 and the BBC Folk Awards in 2013. www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com 17 OCTOBER

WILLY PORTER: At Altachorvie Island Retreat (Castle Alianza Fundraiser) Isle of Arran. Afternoon Guitar Workshop 3pm £10 (£18 to include evening show) and Evening Show £10. Willy Porter releases his new album HUMAN KINDNESS featuring the talents of artists such as Martin Barre, Natalia Zuckerman, Carmen Nickerson, and Peter Mulvey and sets Porter’s blistering guitar work against a big studio sound on a stunning book of songs that explore themes about connection, compassion, and the human journey. Tickets @ www.arranevents.com/index.php www.facebook.com/willyportermusic 28 NOVEMBER

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

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10 OCTOBER

THE DEBT COLLECTORS, Alton Inn, 57 Byres Rd, Kilwinning. Time 9pm. Free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951

11 OCTOBER

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

SKERRYVORE: At The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm, DG13 0AW. Doors 19:30. Tickets at Box Office: 01387 381196 or £15.00. When Skerryvore first formed in 2005, little did they know they’d be in a position to celebrate a decade together in 2015! Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin Gillespie (bagpipes, whistles & accordion), Fraser West (drums & vocals) and Alec Dalglish (lead vocals & guitar) brought a mix of musical styles and sounds together for the band's 2005 debut album, 'West Coast Life.’ The more the fledgling band experimented with fusing together their mix of musical styles, the more the band and their signature sound evolved, expanding to their current 7 piece lineup, including Craig Espie (fiddles), Alan Scobie (keyboards) and Jodie Bremaneson (bass.) www.skerryvore.com www.buccleuchcentre.com 17 OCTOBER

SKERRYVORE: At Easterbrook Hall, The Crichton, Bankend Rd, Dumfries, DG1 4TA. Doors 19:30. Tickets at Mid Steeple Booking Office, 01387 253383, £15.00 + £1 BF. When Skerryvore first formed in 2005, little did they know they’d be in a position to celebrate a decade together in 2015! Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin Gillespie (bagpipes, whistles & accordion), Fraser West (drums & vocals) and Alec Dalglish (lead vocals & guitar) brought a mix of musical styles and sounds together for the band's 2005 debut album, 'West Coast Life.’ The more the fledgling band experimented with fusing together their mix of musical styles, the more the band and their signature sound evolved, expanding to their current 7 piece lineup, including Craig Espie (fiddles), Alan Scobie (keyboards) and Jodie Bremaneson (bass.) www.skerryvore.com www.easterbrookhall.co.uk THE SKUNNERED, Alton Inn, 57 Byres Rd, Kilwinning. Time 9pm. Free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 23 OCTOBER HEAVY LOAD, Red Lion, 9 The Cross,Prestwick. Time 9pm. Free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/Eagle-Tavern/162785550404433 24 OCTOBER BEN ROGERS with THE JELLYMAN’S DAUGHTER: At The CatStrand, New Galloway, Castle Douglas. Ben Rogers is a classic storyteller with a voice like smoke-damaged velvet soaked in Tennessee whiskey and the wild charisma of a young Johnny Cash. "The man’s dark charisma is something you need to experience live to fully appreciate," www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html www.benrogersmusic.com THE HALOS, Alton Inn, 57 Byres Rd, Kilwinning. Time 9pm. Free admission.

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www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR. Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country - Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans…The Palace Theatre And Grand Hall, 9 Kilmarnock, Green Street, Ayrshire. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £22.50 plus bf. Tickets 01563 554900. www.eastayrshireleisure.com 25 OCTOBER

BEN ROGERS: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. Ben Rogers is a classic storyteller with a voice like smoke-damaged velvet soaked in Tennessee whiskey and the wild charisma of a young Johnny Cash. "The man’s dark charisma is something you need to experience live to fully appreciate," www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html www.benrogersmusic.com 29 OCTOBER

FISH & BIRD: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. Fish & Bird made a truly triumphant debut earlier this year, their Celtic Connections show being one of the event’s sold-out successes and their subsequent tour attracting capacity crowds to several other venues.It was such a success that every single promoter and venue made contact to say “more please” and invited them to return. www.facebook.com/Fishandbird www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html 30 OCTOBER THE MARAUDERS, Red Lion, 9 The Cross,Prestwick. Time 9pm. Free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/Eagle-Tavern/162785550404433 2 NOVEMBER

MAIREARAD & ANNA: At Cresset Hall, Loch Arthur, Beeswing, Dumfries, £10/8 - 7.30pm, doors 7pm. Two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie launch their third album, ‘Best Day’, on a 14-date UK Tour. Their pairing combines Mairearad’s deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her masterful piping, with Anna’s unparalleled versatility on guitar, fiddle and banjo. www.mairearadandanna.com 6 NOVEMBER

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

Club @ The Old Fire Station. Hailing from County Donegal, these three sisters blend classic Traditional Irish trad with a hint of Americana and a nod to bluegrass. Renowned for their fine close-harmony vocals, they are multi-instrumentalists (harp, fiddle, accordion, guitar, piano and ukulele all make an appearance). www.facebook.com/thehenrygirls www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html 8 NOVEMBER

FRONT COUNTRY: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. Undoubtedly one of the top bands on the US roots music circuit and described recently by Bob Harris as being “currently the biggest band on the bluegrass scene in America,” we are thrilled to be bringing US supergroup Front Country to the UK for the first time. www.facebook.com/FrontCountryBluegrass www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html 29 NOVEMBER

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

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String Jam Club presents ….. JULIE FELIX ; String Jam Club throws its doors open to the legendary Julie Felix whose colourful life, music and high profile career have made her an icon of protest song and its classic era in the 1960’s, with an evergreen reputation that is as active and committed as ever. Born in Santa Barbara, California to a Mexican father and an American mother of Welsh ancestry, she was encouraged to play music at a very early age. " Now, unbelievably at 77 years-old, she is still a regular gigging musician, with an enviable and matchless career spanning 17 LPs, 19 singles, 4 EPs, and 14 CDs/cassettes. The County Hotel, 1- 5 High Street, Selkirk. Doors open 7.30 pm. Tickets £14, available in advance from the venue or on the door. www.juliefelix.co.uk www.facebook.com/StringJamClub 17 OCTOBER

ROY'S IRON DNA: At Kazmiranda Café, Berwick upon Tweed, doors 7.30pm entry £5 and we have a Mojito Bar on, should be a night to remember (depending on how many mojitos you have!) Book tickets now as they will sell out, 40 only available. Roy's Iron DNA is a musical

collective and live band from the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh who are releasing the world's first augmented reality album. The album, entitled ‘Exposure’, will be released as a tabloid style newspaper with each page scannable with a smart-phone/tablet app enabling the reader to play an individually commissioned video for a track from the album. 10,000 copies of the newspaper will be distributed to 250+ outlets across the length and breadth of Scotland and will be entirely free of charge ensuring an estimated 100,000 readership! No other act has combined augmented reality with visual art and music in such a way before. www.roysirondna.co.uk www.facebook.com/cafekazmirandaberwickontweed St Boswells Live! presents ….. KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN with support KIRSTY LAW DUO: At St Boswell’s Hall, Scottish Borders. Two of the British folk scenes most accomplished performers, Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have graced stages the world over in a number of guises, however, the intimacy and strength of passion shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire ensures a rare treat for any listener. Recent St Boswells Live! headliner Dan Walsh could not speak too highly of them, and was delighted they would be performing for us. Supporting Kathryn & Sean are the Kirsty Law Duo, comprising vocalist Kirsty Law, and her musical partner Marit Fält (Låtmandola and cittern) who together perform both self-written and traditional Scots songs. Tickets at www.musicglue.com/stboswellslive https://stboswellslive.wordpress.com/ 18 OCTOBER

Kazmiranda ‘Music’ Café in Berwick presents ANNA PANCALDI: An afternoon set starting at 4pm, a top touring act not to be missed. Kazmiranda = Live Music! For details email Brian at themusicgallery@btconnect.com www.annapancaldi.com www.facebook.com/cafekazmirandaberwickontweed www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUK 24 OCTOBER

EWAN MCLENNAN: At The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, Scottish Borders. Ewan McLennan has, in a short space of time, come to be known as a guitarist at the very forefront of his generation; a troubadour, balladeer and storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that can move audiences with his passion and pathos; and a songwriter for whom social justice is still a burning issue. www.visiteyemouth.com/the-hippodrome www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk 7 NOVEMBER

SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At MacArts, Galashiels, Scottish Borders. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ 12 NOVEMBER

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

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Balmaha’s Braw Weekend Balmaha, Loch Lomond 3 October A new food, drink and music festival in the East Loch Lomond village, organised by The Oak Tree Inn and sponsored by Deanston Distillery on the banks of Loch Lomond. On the Saturday night from 6pm-midnight enjoy a Beer, Whisky and Music festival. A strong line up of music acts for the evening includes Dave Arcari, The Zips, Mick Hargan and Have Mercy Las Vegas. www.balmahasbrawweekend.co.uk

Tenement Trail Multi Venue Festival Glasgow 4 October The third annual multi-venue music festival from Scotland’s largest music platform Tenement TV

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

The Spree Paisley 9-17 October Paisley's national festival of music, comedy and arts, now in it third year - taking place at vari-ous venues in the town centre . The Spiegeltent will be back in County Square to host the bulk of the action but there will be a few big-name shows in the Abbey as well as stuff happening at Paisley Arts Centre and elsewhere. We also have a few surprises in store! www.thespree.co.uk

The Cumnock Tryst Cumnock 1-4 October A music festival under the leadership of Scottish composer, James MacMillan CBE Cumnock, Scotland. The Cumnock Tryst is an annual event with concerts in venues in and around the town. The programme will feature some of the finest, international classical artists, as well as music and musicians from different backgrounds both stylistically and socially. The Cumnock Tryst aims to make its strong commit-ment to the community at the heart of all its ac-tivities, for instance involving young people at school and college, amateur choirs and local bands. www.thecumnocktryst.com

Ullapool Guitar Festival Ullapool 2-4 October So why is the UGF so special? Perhaps it’s the mix of music old and new, of electric and acous-

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

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

sound North East Scotland 22 October - 9 November sound is driven by the passion to make new mu-sic more accessible to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. It embraces a network of local or-ganisations to produce a varied programme of events exploring new music. The festival brings together a large range of different genres of mu-sic to appeal to a wide variety of tastes and en-courage people to discover new sounds and widen their musical horizons. www.sound-scotland.co.uk

Sonica Glasgow 29 October - 8 November Sonica returns to Glasgow for 12 days this Au-tumn with a programme dedicated to world-class sonic arts, presenting emerging British tal-ent alongside exceptional international artists from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Indonesia, Netherlands and Quebec. Highlights

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Perthshire Amber - The Dougie MacLean Festi-val Perthshire 30 October - 8 November This is the 11th year of our festival and prom-ises once again to be full of wonderful concerts featuring the finest of Scotland's musical talent as well as some international guests. Our ven-ues are as special as ever … ranging from the prestigious Perth Concert Hall to town halls and tiny village halls, from atmospheric castles to our historic Dunkeld Cathedral and even includ-ing an iron age Crannog on Loch Tay…25 venues in all in 2015! www.perthshireamber.com

NOVEMBER

Kinross-shire Winter Festival Kinross-shire November (various dates) We are delighted to announce that Big Country with THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR will headline the Kinross-shire's Winter Festival 2015 on Saturday 21 November, 8pm at the Commu-nity Campus in Kinross. www.kinrossmusicfestival.co.uk

House Folk Scottish Music Festival Kinlochard 11-13 November The festival is now in its 8th year and takes place in three highly intimate venues over three nights in the wonderful setting of Kinlochard in the Trossachs. The concerts offer an expo of bagpipe, accordion, strings, fiddle, vocals and flute music fusing traditional and contemporary Scottish styles. Each night differs from the other but both include a blend of great music for eve-ryone with a mix of folk, modern and traditional styles! www.scottishmusicfestival.co.uk

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

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Fiddle 2015 Edinburgh 20-22 November One of Scotland's biggest traditional music festi-vals, promoting & sustaining traditional fiddle music since 1996. A weekend packed full of great music! Over the weekend there are con-certs, ceilidhs, recitals, workshops, talks, open stage, festival clubs, sessions, stalls, free events.... and lots, lots more! The Fiddle Festival committee are now working hard towards Fiddle 2015. The dates are out now but keep an eye on our Facebook page and join our mailing list to be the first to hear what artists are playing at this years festival. www.facebook.com/scotsfiddlefest

DECEMBER

Edinburgh's Hogmanay Edinburgh 31 December Four fabulous days and nights of amazing events kick off the world's greatest New Year party. With the traditional torchlit procession, street performers, fireworks, concerts, ceilidh, the big Hogmanay party itself and a New Year's Day run to blow the cobwebs away - Edinburgh's buzz-ing. Come along and experience the magic for yourself. www.edinburghshogmanay.org

The Red Hot Highland Fling Inverness 31 December Scotland's Biggest Free Hogmanay Concert is guaranteed to bring the 2015 Inverness Festi-vals programme to a wonderful climax. Children Welcome! www.invernessfestivals.com

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JANUARY

Celtic Connections Glasgow 14-31 January Celtic Connections 2016 comprises a wealth of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, workshops, free events and late night sessions taking place over 18 days across various venues in Glasgow. www.celticconnections.com

MARCH

MV Festival Aviemore

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

JUNE

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

JULY

Wickerman Festival Dumfries & Galloway 22-23 July Wickerman is one of the UK’s best-loved inde-pendent music festivals which will enter its 15th consecutive year in 2016. With ten stages fea-turing an eclectic and exciting mix of leading artists, heritage acts and up-and-coming talent, the two day summer party caters for all musical tastes. www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk

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