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11 DECEMBER : The Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMAs) Christmas Party will feature SINDERINS (pictured), GREG PEARSON and WHITE BAER at citizenM in Glasgow. See listings on page 15.

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19 NOVEMBER

Cuirm @ Celtic: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. STOCKTON’S WING in concert at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket.. www.bbcalba.co.uk Ar Duain: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Mary Ann Kennedy with miniority-language music, including a performance by ELLEN MACDONALD. www.bbcalba.co.uk 20 NOVEMBER

Binneas: 9.50pm on BBC ALBA. BARBARA DICKSON sings ‘Rigs O’ Rye’ accompanied on guitar by TROY DONOCKLEY. www.bbcalba.co.uk Storas: 10.00pm on BBC ALBA. JULIE FOWLIS brings us music from the BBC Alba archive celebrating renowned musicians. www.bbcalba.co.uk Fonn Fonn Fonn: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. An off-beat music quiz hosted byy rresident wit Gilleasbuig Ferguson. www.bbcalba.co.uk 21 NOVEMBER

Da-Fhillte: 8pm on BBC ALBA. Singers and musicians from Ireland and Scotland gather in Glasgow for musical sessions. www.bbcalba.co.uk Cuirm @ Celtic: 9pm on BBC ALBA. JULIE FOWLIS presents SOLAS, the Irish-American folk supergroup, from Celtic Connections. www.bbcalba.co.uk U2: 11pm on BBC ALBA. This is the story of U2’s energy and commitment to social causes. www.bbcalba.co.uk Torcuil’s Guide to Being a Gael: 11.45pm on BBC ALBA. Torcuil meets a trophy winning Mod singer and asks what makes a great ceilidh. www.bbcalba.co.uk Cuirm @ Celtic: 12-midnight on BBC ALBA. A very special concert from Chicago featuring JULIE FOWLIS, SESSION A9 and

ADMIRAL FALLOW. www.bbcalba.co.uk 22 NOVEMBER

Cuirm @ Celtic: 11pm on BBC ALBA. STOCKTON’S WING in concert at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket.. www.bbcalba.co.uk Torcuil’s Guide to Being a Gael: 11.45pm on BBC ALBA. Torcuil meets a trophy winning Mod singer and asks what makes a great ceilidh. www.bbcalba.co.uk 23 NOVEMBER

Port: 10pm on BBC ALBA. JULIE FOWLIS and MUIREANN NICAMHLAOIBH explore their musical roots in Dublin. www.bbcalba.co.uk Fonn Fonn Fonn: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. An off-beat music quiz hosted byy rresident wit Gilleasbuig Ferguson. www.bbcalba.co.uk 25 NOVEMBER

Fonn Fonn Fonn: 10pm on BBC ALBA. An off-beat music quiz hosted byy rresident wit Gilleasbuig Ferguson. www.bbcalba.co.uk Port: 10pm on BBC ALBA. JULIE FOWLIS and MUIREANN NICAMHLAOIBH explore their musical roots in Dublin. www.bbcalba.co.uk 5 DECEMBER

Na Trads / Scottish Traditional Music Awards 2015: On BBC Alba from 9pm – 11.00pm. Live from Dundee. BBC ALBA has confirmed its plans for coverage of the awards, widely regarded as the biggest night of the Scots Traditional music calendar. For the first time ever, included in this year’s package will be worldwide coverage online with BBC Radio Scotland also broadcasting the awards live from the event. Hosting the evening will be Mary Ann Kennedy and Tony Kearney. Along with presentations of awards across sixteen categories, the evening will feature live performances from a host of top Scottish performers including renowned Gaelic singer CATHY ANN MACPHEE who will be travelling from Canada for the occasion, as well as the PEATBOG FAERIES and DUNCAN CHISHOLM, who won Album of the Year 2014. www.bbc.co.uk/alba

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davesnewbike plus RORY BUTLER and performance poet ELSPETH MURRAY: At Stone Soup November at the Pleasance Cabaret Bar, Edinburgh. Admission on the door £8 (£6). Doors open 7.30pm. Starts sharp at 8pm. davesnewbike is a Scottish band playing rootsy pop for grown-ups. Their debut album, wanderlust, was released on Fogo Records in the spring of 2015.

Kick-started by singer-songwriter Tom Houston and guitarist Kris Jozajtis, the bike is propelled by Sam Wilson on bass and the percussion of Simon Jaquet, with the album featuring the 'turbo-boost' soprano sax of recently emigrated Ken Chernoff. www.facebook.com/davesnewbike MAIRI CAMPBELL: Concert for the Penicuik Community Arts Association, 4 West St, Penicuik EH26 9DL, tickets: 01968 678804. Mairi lives in Edinburgh where she combines songwriting, teaching and live performance. Her version and voice of Auld Lang Syne was chosen for the blockbuster movie 'Sex and the City' 2008. She has also sung for President Clinton and Sean Connery and recently supported Joan Armatrading in Scotland. www.facebook.com/MairiCampbellOfficial MICKEY 9s .. The Afterparty Manifesto Tour: At The Electric Circus, Edinburgh. Explosive, unapologetic and infectious, Mickey 9s are four friends from Glasgow who have been playing together since their school days. They describe seeing Daft Punk's Alive Tour as "a spiritual-like encounter" that inspired them to try to make dance

music without synths. www.facebook.com/mickey9s 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 SCOTTISH CHAMBER CHOIR: At Old St Paul's Church, Edinburgh. Scottish Music Centre member Rory Boyle’s music performed by Scottish Chamber Choir. Rory Boyle is also shortlisted for a BASCA British Composer Award. www.scottishchamberchoir.org.uk 22 NOVEMBER

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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 EDINBURGH ROYAL CHORAL UNION: At Greyfriar’s Kirk, Edinburgh, 7.30pm. Edinburgh Royal Choral Union and JAM present the Scottish premiere of a new co-commission of The Voices of our Ancestors by Thea Musgrave. This thrillingly expansive new 35-minute work for soloists, choirs, brass and organ – premiered in London in July and receiving its second performance here in Scotland – uses movement and positioning to add dramatic and sonic impact. Tickets £18 / £15 / £12 / £5 Available on the door or from the Usher Hall Box Office - 0131 228 1155 www.usherhall.co.uk www.ercu.org.uk 25 NOVEMBER

ELEPHANT SESSIONS with support GENESEE: At The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA. Award winning Neo-Trad quintet The Elephant Sessions were forged in the Highlands of Scotland. Drawing influence from many different genres, they create a progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, monstrous bass and pounding drums. Already renowned for their breathtaking live shows, summer 2014 saw the band climb to new heights with the release of their critically acclaimed debut album: The Elusive Highland Beauty. Providing support at the Voodoo Rooms is the very talented Glasgow/Kenyan singer songwriter Genesee. Doors 7.30pm, Tickets £8 (+booking fee) in advance, £10 on the door www.thevoodoorooms.com

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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 JAWS with support CHARTREUSE: At The Electric Cirrcus, Edinburgh. Sticking to their DIY roots, JAWS have recently released their psychedelic new video for ‘What We Haven’t Got Yet’, that was filmed in their very own practice room with the help of guitarist Alex’s brother, and the track itself has received high praises for it’s grunge melodies from the likes of NME, DIY and MusicWeek. www.facebook.com/JAWSJAWSJAWSJAWS 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

The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. 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 www.thefallenangelsclub.com 29 NOVEMBER

DEAN OWENS & The WHISKY HEARTS: 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 SKJØR (pronounced ‘sure’) EP launch with support from SUBSTREAM and FORTITUDE DARLING: At Electric

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Circus in Edinburgh. We’re an Edinburgh-based indie rock band built around 16 year old singer/songwriter Louise McCraw and influenced by the likes of Daughter, Warpaint and Daft Punk. The DIY release showcases the young band’s newly crafted sound, combining haunting, yet poetic lyrics with melodic guitar riffs and an unexpected funk bass line. Influenced by the likes of Daughter, Warpaint and Daft Punk, Skjør have established their own promising style of indie rock, have harnessed emotion beautifully in their music and have revealed sophisticated songwriting far beyond their years. www.facebook.com/events/1833412700212188/ www.facebook.com/skjorofficial 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 Assembly presents ….. Noisy Nights: At Anatomy Lecture Theatre, Summerhall, Edinburgh. Scottish accordionist JAMES CRABB joins the ensemble for an evening of virtuosity and versatile musicianship. 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. 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 www.rednoteensemble.com/events/category/calls-for-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. 4 DECEMBER

STEAL THE SUN album launch: At La Belle Angele, Edinburgh. The Edinburgh based band Steal the Sun are releasing their self-produced debut album “Somewhere,Sometime” filled with catchy original pop-rock songs, they will be showcasing original merchandise, and offering some exciting and exclusive free giveaways. This promises to be a great night in the Capital, with support bands on from 7pm, and tickets just £5. Steal the Sun began as an idea shared between two in 2007, and has now evolved into a five piece set up ready to make an impact in Scottish music. They’ve forged their way into the spotlight by infusing many genres and influences and evolving their music to create a beautiful and addictive sound. www.facebook.com/LaBelleAngele www.facebook.com/stealthesunuk

Mellow promotions presents ….. CHRIS T-T with support BILLY LIAr and ELVIRA STITT: At Wee Red bar, Edinburgh. Chris T-T will be playing as part of his 'What Good Is A Song Though?' UK Solo Tour. Since 1999, Chris T-T has released nine studio albums. He writes for books and magazines, including for four years a weekly column on the arts for UK socialist newspaper The Morning Star. T-T's most recent album is The Bear which was recorded with his long-time live band Hoodrats and released by London label Xtra Mile Recordings. Doors are at 7PM. Tickets are £10 at www.musicglue.com/mellow-promotions/ www.facebook.com/mellowpromotions www.billyliarmusic.com/ www.facebook.com/elvirastittmusic http://christt.com The Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. BIG JOE LOUIS support by SIMON KENNEDY BAND: At The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at 7.15pm. Described by Blues & Rhythm “The UK’s premier Blues outfit - the most powerful and authentic sounding blues… in twenty years”, Big Joe & his band are commonly referred to as Europe's premier exponents of 'fifties down-home and Chicago blues. Together the outfit have been the UK’s first choice to accompany visiting American traditional/down-home Blues artists From the downhome sound of the Delta to contemporary blues rock riffage, the Edinburgh Blues Club showcases every shade of blues with its eagerly anticipated new programme. The Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social Enterprise established to harness popular support for regular blues events in Edinburgh. http://edinburgh-blues.uk

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Cool Yule: The annual 'Cool Yule' event will take place from 7pm until late at Pathhead Village Hall. Tickets £8 (£5 concessions) available from the Post Office and Wahlberg's bakers. http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk 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 9 DECEMBER

Pathhead Choir Christmas Concert And Craft Fair: At The Stair Arms, Pathhead. Doors 7.30pm, Music 8pm. Tickets: £5, available on door Come and enjoy the hard work of the Choir's winter term as well as an opportunity to stock up on some festive gifts with all ticket profits going to Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer. http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk 13 DECEMBER

THE ARISTOCRATS: At The Liquid Room, Edinburgh. The Aristocrats (featuring guitarist Guthrie Govan, bassist Bryan Beller and drummer Marco Minnemann) are set to bring their unique brand of instrumental rock-fusion to Edinburgh as part of their European tour promoting their third studio album Tres Caballeros. The Aristocrats are three exceptional musicians whose music has the drive of blues-based hard rock, sometimes veering into metal, but played with the agility and fluidity of jazzers. www.facebook.com/thearistocratsmusic 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 BIG COUNTRY: At Teviot Debating Hall, Edinburgh. 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. Tickets through www.ticketscotland.com www.bigcountry.co.uk 21 DECEMBER

Soundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. BEVVY SISTERS: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout I’m telling you why … those Bevvy Sisters are getting their Bad Boys backing band out to play, and there’s going to be trouble. Well that didn’t scan too well, but you know what I mean. Bringing out the bigger band for the occasion, they love to hook up with those wayward Bad Boys – Andy Thorburn on keys, Willy Molleson on drums and Tom Pickles on sax – it’s a big sound and it’s going to be a riot. What better way to see in your Christmas holidays? www.soundhouse.org.uk 31 DECEMBER

Wee Dub Festival Presents ‘Wee Dub Hogmanay’: At Studio 24, Calton Road, Edinburgh, 10pm - 5am. With RED EYE HI-FI, GOLD DUBS, EL FATA, CHIEF ROCKAS, RIDDIM TUFFA SOUND, ESCAPE ROOTS ft. TOM SPIRALS & ANYA ASIA, ELECTRIKAL SOUND,

SAMEDIA SHEBEEN ALL NIGHT. Tickets: £15+BF (Earlybird) / £19+BF (Advance) / £24 (door) www.weedubfestival.co.uk 20 JANUARY

The Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. PAUL JONES and DAVE KELLY with support from JOHN ALEXANDER: At The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at 7.15pm. From the downhome sound of the Delta to contemporary blues rock riffage, the Edinburgh Blues Club showcases every shade of blues with its eagerly anticipated new programme. The Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social Enterprise established to harness popular support for regular blues events in Edinburgh. http://edinburgh-blues.uk 12 FEBRUARY

The Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. DANNY BRYANT with support from RED BUTLER: At The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at 7.15pm. From the downhome sound of the Delta to contemporary blues rock riffage, the Edinburgh Blues Club showcases every shade of blues with its eagerly anticipated new programme. The Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social Enterprise established to harness popular support for regular blues events in Edinburgh. http://edinburgh-blues.uk 18 MARCH

The Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. DANI WILDE with support from LINDA JACKSON: At The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at 7.15pm. From the downhome sound of the Delta to contemporary blues rock riffage, the Edinburgh Blues Club showcases every shade of blues with its eagerly anticipated new programme. The Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social Enterprise established to harness popular support for regular blues events in Edinburgh. http://edinburgh-blues.uk 24 MARCH

The Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. MARTIN HARLEY & DANIEL KIMBRO with support from NEIL WARDEN & GUS MUNRO: At The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at 7.15pm. From the downhome sound of the Delta to contemporary blues rock riffage, the Edinburgh Blues Club

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RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Glasgow Cottier’s. Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s on tour promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ here’, it’s a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his own songs plus some interesting interpretations. www.rabnoakes.com www.seetickets.com 20 NOVEMBER

RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Strathblane Village Hall – email: villageclub1911@gmail.com . Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond. 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 JYOTSNA SRIKANTH: At Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre. Jyotsna Srikanth has become used to people telling her that she makes her instrument sing. With Bangalore Dreams, where she’s joined by keyboardist-pianist Shadrach Solomon and drummer Manjunath NS, she ventures into rock and jazz rhythms while still using the techniques and

expression she’s developed through her Carnatic music training. “It’s a lot of fun to play with these musicians,” she says. “They’re very serious about their music but they’re always looking to try new ideas and to bring modern ways of playing together with traditional values. Manjunath NS is brilliant. People will love what he does especially as he can play Indian percussion, is a fantastic kit drummer and he has the skill of vocalising what he’s playing, so what you get in Bangalore Dreams is strong melodies, a lot of spontaneity and rhythmical vocals that are the equivalent of Carnatic beatboxing.” www.facebook.com/Dr.JyotsnaSrikanth Father of Democracy celebrated in song - Thomas Muir: A glittering concert in the memory 18th Century political reformer Thomas Muir is being held in The University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Admission is £15. The ‘Thomas Muir 250 Concert’ features folk legend Dick Gaughan with Rallion, The Kirkintilloch Male Voice Choir and renowned singer/songwriter and producer John McLaughlin has written a song about Thomas Muir that he will sing at the concert. Bishopbriggs’ legend Thomas Muir is widely regarded as the ‘Father of Democracy’. www.thomasmuir.co.uk 21 NOVEMBER

SILVER COAST EP launch: At Classic Grand, Glasgow. Silver Coast host the launch night for their new EP 'Seasons'. Tickets are £6 from the venue or the ticket link. The release comes on the back of a busy year with the band performing at Belladrum Festival on the main stage, Jocktoberfest as well as playing a sold out Electric Circus in Edinburgh supporting The Winter Tradition and recently being selected for the final of Holyrood Rocks. "Showing real promise so far in their brief career, Inverness band Silver Coast play emotive, atmospheric rock, with chiming guitars and soaring vocals that could one day fill stadia" - Vic Galloway www.facebook.com/silvercoastmusic TUFF LOVE: At Hug & Pint, Glasgow. Tuff Love are Julie Eisenstein (guitar, vocals) and Suse Bear (bass, vocals) plus live drummer Iain Stewart (also a member of The Phantom Band). They come from Glasgow and they write dazzling, sun-streaked guitar pop songs with mesmerising lyrics, heart-wrenching vocals and dreamy melodies like the sound of pure summer. www.facebook.com/ReallyTuffLove 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 Indievous Presents ….. THE TELERMEN + BEAFETS + ANCHOR LANE + BACKSTAGE PARADISE + STRAWBERRY WINE + AMY RAYNER: At The Record Factory, 17 Byers Road, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £5/£4 (students) on door. www.facebook.com/indievous THE DEADLINE SHAKES album launch party support from FINN LE MARINEL and HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS: At St. Lukes, the recently opened music venue in the beautifully restored Grade B listed building which showcases all the original features of what was originally St Luke’s Parish Church. Debut album ‘Zealots’ is out Sunday 29 November on cd and digital via Scottish label Flowers In The Dustbin. Pre-order ‘Zealots’ @ https://goo.gl/eyRswH Tickets £8, available from Tickets Scotland. www.stlukesglasgow.com www.facebook.com/thedeadlineshakes 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

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Sounds of Scotland with THE LAFONTAINES, HECTOR BIZERK, MODEL AEROPLANES, KLOE and MONOGRAM: At 02 ABC Glasgow. For the benefit of Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland. The event will see 100% of ticket profits going to the charity, who provide music therapy to vulnerable children, young people and adults isolated by disability, trauma or illness. The event is part of a larger celebration of Scottish Music and precedes the 17th annual SSE Scottish Music Awards where Scotland’s greatest acts will be honoured for their contributions and achievements in the Scottish music industry. The evening will be presented by Scottish Indie stalwart Jim Gellatly. Tickets are £8 (early bird) / £10 and are available from www.o2abcglasgow.co.uk www.nordoffrobbinsscotland.org.uk 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 29 NOVEMBER

The Only Way Is Ethics with EL HOMBRE TRAJEADO, KARINE POLWART and ELA ORLEANS: At St Luke’s next to Barrowland Glasgow. The Only Way Is Ethics Festival will be launched at Glasgow’s newest arts venue St Luke’s. The gig presented by Chemikal Underground features a rare appearance by El Hombre Trajeado (RM Hubbert, Stevie Jones, Ben Jones and Stef Sinclair), four-times BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards winner, Karine Polwart and the dark, otherworldly soundscapes of Ela Orleans. www.stlukesglasgow.com https://twitter.com/OnlyWayEthics www.facebook.com/theonlywayisethics RONNIE SPECTOR: At Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow. This is the singer’s first show created specifically to pay tribute to the music of the ultimate girl group, the Ronettes that Ronnie co–founded as a teenager from New York’s Spanish Harlem. Ronnie and her American band will perform all the Ronettes hits – “Be My Baby,” “Baby I Love You,” “Do I Love You,”

“Walking In The Rain,” and more – as well as songs originally recorded by the group that became successful for other artists, such as “I Can Hear Music” (Beach Boys) and “Chapel of Love” (Dixie Cups). Longtime fans will thrill to the inclusion of such Ronettes cult classics as “Paradise,” expressly written for Ronnie by the late Harry Nilsson www.facebook.com/ronniespector 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

The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. BLUE ROSE CODE plus NORRIE McCULLOCH: At The Drygate Brewing Company, Glasgow. Tickets from Tickets Scotland on 0141 204 51551 / Drygate Bar or @ www.ticketweb.co.uk www.fallenangelsclub.com www.facebook.com/bluerosecode 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 Light of Day Scotland charity gig: At Ivory Blacks, Glasgow. The 5th annual Light of Day Scotland charity gig in Glasgow has major Springsteen E Street Band connections in the line-up. Headliners for this year’s show are musicians who have toured with Springsteen or played on his early days albums. Sax players EDDIE MANION and JAKE CLEMONS. VINI ‘MAD DOG’ LOPEZ was an original member of the E Street Band.

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Also on the bill is ERIC BAZILIAN, best known as the founder of 1980s hit makers, The Hooters. Also playing are THE RISING, widely regarded as the UK’s leading Bruce Springsteen tribute band. Support acts are ANDY CROGHAN, MISS EMILY and ROB DYE. The Light of Day Scotland charity raises funds locally for Funding Neuro and Revive MS Support. None of the performers or organisers is paid for their services – all the money goes to charity. www.facebook.com/lodscotland davesnewbike plus CIARAN + KATY, and writer PETER ARNOTT: At Stone Soup December at the Glad Cafe, Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Admission on the door £8 (£6). Doors open 7.30pm. Starts sharp at 8pm. davesnewbike is a Scottish band playing rootsy pop for grown-ups. Their debut album, wanderlust, was released on Fogo Records in the spring of 2015. Kick-started by singer-songwriter Tom Houston and guitarist Kris Jozajtis, the bike is propelled by Sam Wilson on bass and the percussion of Simon Jaquet, with the album featuring the 'turbo-boost' soprano sax of recently emigrated Ken Chernoff. www.facebook.com/davesnewbike THE BLACK FEATHERS: At Hug and Pint, Glasgow. Black Feathers are the perfectly paired voices of Sian Chandler and Ray Hughes intertwine effortlessly to create a genre-defying sound, combining elements of folk, roots, americana, and southern rock. The duo have been touring all over the UK for the past 2 years, winning over new fans of all ages everywhere they go. www.facebook.com/TheHugandPint www.facebook.com/theblackfeathers 5 DECEMBER

BIG COUNTRY: At The Concert Hall, Civic Centre, Motherwell ML1 1AB 01698 403120. 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. Tickets £21, through www.culturenl.co.uk www.bigcountry.co.uk 11 DECEMBER

SAMAs Christmas Party with SINDERINS, GREG PEARSON and WHITE BAER: At citizenM, Glasgow. SAMAs return for a special Christmas bash to wrap up 2015. The Scottish Alternative Music Awards and Rebel Rebel will return for a festive music feast to cap off the awards’ most successful year to date. Dundee five-piece SINDERINS – formerly Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward, and Fisher - top the bill for the night at the boutique Glasgow hotel which is also set to feature acoustic up-and-comer GREG PEARSON and the Best Newcomer nominated WHITE BAER. With all of the acts playing acoustically, the SAMAs showcases give a platform for the best emerging musicians in the country to hone their live skills in an intimate environment. Tickets from £10 (£5 for students with a valid matric card) @ Eventbrite and come with a complimentary drink. http://officialsama.co.uk 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 SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Clydesdale Folk Club Christmas Concert, Corn Exchange Biggar, 7pm Tickets £10 Members £8. Southern Tenant Folk Union are the Edinburgh based string band that over a series of albums have produced a thought provoking and arresting take on roots & folk music. Past winners of the ‘Americana Artist Of The Year’ award the band have taken their music onto BBC One TV’s prime political show ‘The Andrew Marr Show’ plus Irish TV’s world famous chat show ‘The Late Late Show’ as well as onto stages at prestigious festivals (Celtic Connections, Belfast Open House Festival, Orkney Folk Festival, Belladrum Festival, Electric Picnic & many more). Live reviews of their concert performances have picked up on their ‘tight delivery & soaring, gorgeous harmonies’ saying that ‘STFU are a must see live band combining a rich blend of musical talent with a high octane Appalachian style’ and they perform their own brand of ‘thrilling traditional musicianship’ www.clydesdalefolkclub.net www.facebook.com/SouthernTenantFolkUnion 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-

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SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At 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/ BIG COUNTRY: At Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, Glasgow G14QD 0141 847 0820. 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. Tickets £27.50, through www.classicgrand.com www.bigcountry.co.uk 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 31 DECEMBER

Club Noir Hogmanay: At Classic Grand, Glasgow. New Year’s Eve Burlesque Party. 9 p.m till 4 am. The swankiest night in town. Two cabaret shows before and after midnight. Chill-out room. Pin-Ups Parlour. DJs play modern and vintage music. Dress up. www.clubnoir.co.uk

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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/

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SIOBHAN WILSON: At Tolbooth, Stirling for "Strange Behaviours" Festival. Siobhan Wilson is a singer songwriter from Glasgow. She cites Nina Simone, John Martyn and Perfume Genuis among her influences and has recently toured with Willy Mason. She recorded her debut album Glorified Demons in her home city and it features, among others, the super popular track All Dressed Up, which has been downloaded for free over 50,000 times! Glorified Demons was recorded by Frightened Rabbit's Gordon Skene, who joined her for the session. www.facebook.com/siobhanwilsonmusic 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 21 NOVEMBER

BIG COUNTRY: At Kinross-Shire’s Winter Festival, Loch Leven Community Campus, The Muirs, Kinross KY13 8FQ. Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG

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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. Tickets £27, through www.ticketweb.co.uk www.kinrosswinterfestival.co.uk www.bigcountry.co.uk 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

DAVE ARCARI (unplugged): At Bank Street Gallery, Kirriemuir. 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 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 10 DECEMBER

SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club, The Polish Club, Kirkcaldy. 7.30pm Tickets £8. Southern Tenant Folk Union are the Edinburgh based string band that over a series of albums have produced a thought provoking and arresting take on roots & folk music. Past winners of the ‘Americana Artist Of The Year’ award the band have taken their music onto BBC One TV’s prime political show ‘The Andrew Marr Show’ plus Irish TV’s world famous chat show ‘The Late Late Show’

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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 ZOE FAULKNER: At Café Tabou, Perth. Zoe is a 21 year old singer/songwriter from Aberdeen who is currently based in Perth and recently released her first EP ‘Voices’ which she is now promoting around Scotland. Zoe completed her HND in Music at North East Scotland College in 2014 and is now working towards her Honours Degree in Popular Music at the University of Highlands and Islands. www.facebook.com/ZoeFaulknerMusic 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

BIG COUNTRY: At ‘Travelling Medicine Acoustic Show’ – PJ Molloys, Dunfermline. 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. Tickets through www.ticketscotland.com

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JYOTSNA SRIKANTH: At Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Jyotsna Srikanth has become used to people telling her that she makes her instrument sing. With Bangalore Dreams, where she’s joined by keyboardist-pianist Shadrach Solomon and drummer Manjunath NS, she ventures into rock and jazz rhythms while still using the techniques and expression she’s developed through her Carnatic music training. “It’s a lot of fun to play with these musicians,” she says. “They’re very serious about their music but they’re always looking to try new ideas and to bring modern ways of playing together with traditional values. Manjunath NS is brilliant. People will love what he does especially as he can play Indian percussion, is a fantastic kit drummer and he has the skill of vocalising what he’s playing, so what you get in Bangalore Dreams is strong melodies, a lot of spontaneity and rhythmical vocals that are the equivalent of Carnatic beatboxing.” www.facebook.com/Dr.JyotsnaSrikanth 20 NOVEMBER

Clive John in The Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Back as the Man in Black, Clive John in The Johnny Cash Roadshow, covering from his first hits in the 50s right up to the 90s American Recordings revival. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 21 NOVEMBER

Cruden Bay Folk Club & Friends Charity Concert in aid of Save The Children: At Cruden Bay Village Hall, 7pm-midnight, £5. BYOB. With MEGAN ALBON, THE FONSECAS, RODRIGUEZ, THE OXBOW LAKE BAND, THE WORKS CANTEEN BAND, THE REBO’S. Also from 10-3 you can take parrt in an African Singing Experience workshop for an extra charge of £20, which includes lunch. www.crudenbayfolkclub.co.uk ANGELA HEWITT: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. One of the

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mesmerizing musicians of the age, Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt OC OBE performs one of the most well-known and most interpreted of Bach’s works, the Goldberg Variations. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 22 NOVEMBER

PRIDES: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. DF concerts presents Scottish synthpop band Prides, formed in Glasgow in 2013 with a three-strong line-up - Stewart Brock, Callum Wiseman and Lewis Gardiner. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 23 NOVEMBER

CHVRCHES: At The Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7.00pm. DF Concerts presents Scots electronic band Chvrches who came fifth on the BBC's Sound of 2013 list of the most promising new music talent, plus support. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 25 NOVEMBER

THE HIGH KINGS: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Living up to their reputation at a phenomenal live band, The High Kings serve up laughter, good times and even the odd sing along. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com ANGELA HEWITT: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Supported by the Common Good Fund, Aberdeen’s Singing Chorus – the largest community choir in Scotland with 300 singers - Sing it With Flowers. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com JAWS with support CHARTREUSE: At The Tunnels, Aberdeen. Sticking to their DIY roots, JAWS have recently released their psychedelic new video for ‘What We Haven’t Got Yet’, that was filmed in their very own practice room with the help of guitarist Alex’s brother, and the track itself has received high praises for it’s grunge melodies from the likes of NME, DIY and MusicWeek. www.facebook.com/JAWSJAWSJAWSJAWS 26 NOVEMBER

IDLEWILD: At The Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7.00pm. DF concert presents Idlewild, Scottish alt-rockers led by Roddy Woomble, plus support, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen. Tickets from 01224 641122 or

www.aberdeenperformingarts.com ELEPHANT SESSIONS: At Cafe Drummond, Aberdeen. Award winning Neo-Trad quintet The Elephant Sessions were forged in the Highlands of Scotland. Drawing influence from many different genres, they create a progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, monstrous bass and pounding drums. Already renowned for their breathtaking live shows, summer 2014 saw the band climb to new heights with the release of their critically acclaimed debut album: The Elusive Highland Beauty. www.elephantsessions.com 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 a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his own songs plus some interesting interpretations. www.rabnoakes.com http://hospitalfield.org.uk/ ZOE FAULKNER: At The Black Dog, Aberdeen. Zoe is a 21 year old singer/songwriter from Aberdeen who is currently based in Perth and recently released her first EP ‘Voices’ which she is now promoting around Scotland. Zoe completed her HND in Music at North East Scotland College in 2014 and is now working towards her Honours Degree in Popular Music at the University of Highlands and Islands. www.facebook.com/ZoeFaulknerMusic RED DIRT SKINNERS: At Aberdeen (SOLD OUT). Rob and Sarah will leave the audience in no doubt as to why there is such a buzz about them. With sublime vocal harmonies, trademark sax solos, finger picked or insanely fast strummed guitar, and (if the venue permits) live drums, Red Dirt Skinners shows are fun and interactive. With lyrics that make you cry one minute and have you laughing the next. www.reddirtskinners.com 28 NOVEMBER

MAGIC OF THE BEATLES: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. The UK-

based band performing the ultimate tribute to the sights and sounds of the world’s greatest group, Magic of the Beatles. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 29 NOVEMBER

BILLY BRAGG with DUKE SPECIAL: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Regular Music presents political singer-songwriter, orator, entertainer, rabble-rouser, negotiator, pamphleteer and the fabled ‘big-nosed bard from Barking’, Billy Bragg, with guest Duke Special. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 30 NOVEMBER

MILES HUNT AND ERICA NOCKALLS: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. The Wonder Stuff frontman Miles Hunt and violinist Erica Nockalls one of the most travelled duo in indie rock. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 2 DECEMBER

MAGIC OF THE BEATLES: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. The annual event which traditionally heralds the start of the festive season in Aberdeen, the Evening Express Carol Concert, with carols and music performed by Aberdeen schools. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 3 DECEMBER

C DUNCAN: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. The son of two classic musicians, Glasgow’s C Duncan, plays the piano, viola, guitar, bass and drums and has a fascination with the composition and performance of classical music. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com SWEET, MUD2 and THE RUBETTES: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. With legendary British rock band Sweet, with Mud2 and The Rubettes featuring Alan Williams, Glitz, Blitz and 70s Hitz. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 4 DECEMBER

KING EIDER with BOOK GROUP, THE DEPORTEES, THE WOODS and CARA MITCHELL: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Edinburgh’s King Eider with Book Group, The Deportees, The Woods and Cara Mitchell. Tickets from 01224 641122 or

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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/ THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers bring a decade’s experience of bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and bagrock to the Music Hall. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 6 DECEMBER

HUE AND CRY: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Regular Music presents the legendary Hue and Cry, formed in 1983 by brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane, who have returned to the live scene this year with both their piano and vocal format to mark the centenary of Frank Sinatra’s birth, an artist whose career has been a huge influence on their musical style. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 9 DECEMBER

BLANCK MASS: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Little Big Booking Agency presents Blanck Mass, the solo project of Benjamin John Power. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 10 DECEMBER

THE RUBIX TOUR: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Aberdeen Performing Arts, in association with Jazz at the Blue Lamp, present Fat Suit: The Rubix Tour, a 14-piece, multi-genre music collective from Scotland, with Angus Munro, a piano singer/songwriter. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

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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 12 DECEMBER

Aberdeen Music Centre Christmas Concerts: At Music Hall, Aberdeen. Featuring some of Aberdeen’s finest young musicians in two concerts of festive music by bands, orchestras and choirs, Aberdeen Music Centre Christmas Concerts, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 1pm (junior concert) and 7pm (senior concert).. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 13 DECEMBER

TIJUANA BIBLES: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Born and bred in Glasgow, but with more in common with the swampy blues of Louisiana, Tijuana Bibles bring their mix of grungy sludge-based riffs and groove-laden rhythms to The Lemon Tree. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Grampian Hospitals Christmas Carol Concert: At Music Hall, Aberdeen. Grampian Hospitals Christmas Carol Concert, in aid of CLIC Sargeant Cancer Care for Children, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 2.30pm. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 15 DECEMBER

ABERDEEN CHORAL SOCIETY presents Handel’s The Messiah: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, 7.15pm. Aberdeen Choral Society presents Handel’s ever-popular oratorio The Messiah, with 100 voices, a team of eminent soloists,

including Jamie MacDougall from BBC Radio Scotland’s Classics Unwrapped, and Grampian Sinfonia, under the baton of musical director Alistair Macdonald. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 17 DECEMBER

ABERDEEN CHORAL SOCIETY presents Handel’s The Messiah: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, 7.30pm. It isn’t Christmas until you go on this magical journey through the winter sky with Royal Scottish National Orchestra and their Christmas Concert: The Snowman. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 18 DECEMBER

MACFLOYD: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here album, Macfloyd perform the masterpiece in its entirety. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com ABERDEEN CHORAL SOCIETY presents Handel’s The Messiah: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, 7.30pm. For its much-loved festive special, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra brings a fine selection of Christmas Classics for all the family, favourite works by Handel, Tchaikovsky, Malcom Arnold, Irving Berlin and more, with singer and presenter Jamie MacDougall and conductor Richard Balcombe. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 19 DECEMBER

THE BANANA SESSIONS: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Scottish three-piece, The Banana Sessions, take their own musical style and wild imagination to The Lemon Tree. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com ABERDEEN CHORAL SOCIETY presents Handel’s The Messiah: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, 7.30pm. Director the Scottish Chamber Orchestra from the violin SCO Associate Artist Alexander Janiczek continues his survey of concertos by Mozart and Beethoven,

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GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, 7.30pm. Winner of ITV’s Stars in their Eyes Live Grand Final Gary Mullen and The Works, perform One Night of Queen. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.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 26 DECEMBER

ZOE FAULKNER: At The Waterside Inn, Peterhead. Zoe is a 21 year old singer/songwriter from Aberdeen who is currently based in Perth and recently released her first EP ‘Voices’ which she is now promoting around Scotland. Zoe completed her HND in Music at North East Scotland College in 2014 and is now working towards her Honours Degree in Popular Music at the University of Highlands and Islands. www.facebook.com/ZoeFaulknerMusic 31 DECEMBER

BIG COUNTRY: At Gig At The Brig, Market Street, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 9JE. 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. Early Bird prices - £20 (adults) £7.50 (children) Under 5s Free. Gates open 8pm www.ellonevents.com www.bigcountry.co.uk Hogmanay with THE LIMIT: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Hogmanay with The Limit, one of the North-east’s premier function bands, a professional, dynamic, five-piece unit that cover everything from Elvis to The Eagles. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH HOGMANAY: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, 7.30pm-10pm. A traditional Scottish Hogmanay, hosted by Robert Lovie and headlined by international opera star RICHARD MORRISON, with THE JONNY HARDIE CEILIDH BAND, and CALUM BROWN, plus PAUL ANDERSON, CALUM STEWART and ALI NAPIER collaborating in a new band called THE DORIC. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

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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 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 26 NOVEMBER

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RED DIRT SKINNERS: At Poolewe Village Hall, Gairloch, Highlands. Doors 7pm Tickets £8. Rob and Sarah will leave the audience in no doubt as to why there is such a buzz about them. With sublime vocal harmonies, trademark sax solos, finger picked or insanely fast strummed guitar, and (if the venue permits) live drums, Red Dirt Skinners shows are fun and interactive. With lyrics that make you cry one minute and have you laughing the next. www.reddirtskinners.com 27 NOVEMBER

ELEPHANT SESSIONS: At Madhatters, Inverness - £5. Award winning Neo-Trad quintet The Elephant Sessions were forged in the Highlands of Scotland. Drawing influence from many different genres, they create a progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, monstrous bass and pounding drums. Already renowned for their breathtaking live shows, summer 2014 saw the band climb to new heights with the release of their critically acclaimed debut album: The Elusive Highland Beauty. www.elephantsessions.com 28 NOVEMBER

ELEPHANT SESSIONS: At The Drouthy Cobbler, Elgin - £12. Award winning Neo-Trad quintet The Elephant Sessions were forged in the Highlands of Scotland. Drawing influence from many different genres, they create a progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, monstrous bass and pounding drums. Already renowned for their breathtaking live shows, summer 2014 saw the band climb to new heights with the release of their critically acclaimed debut album: The Elusive Highland Beauty. www.elephantsessions.com 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 3 DECEMBER

THE BLACK FEATHERS: At Mad Hatters, Inverness. A very special acoustic evening when The Black Feathers come to Mad Hatters supported by WILLIE and TABS MACASKILL from The Lush Rollers. Black Feathers are the perfectly paired voices of Sian Chandler and Ray Hughes intertwine effortlessly to create a genre-defying

sound, combining elements of folk, roots, americana, and southern rock. The duo have been touring all over the UK for the past 2 years, winning over new fans of all ages everywhere they go. Tickets are £6.00 www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk www.facebook.com/theblackfeathers 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/ MICKEY 9s .. The Afterparty Manifesto Tour: At Mad Hatters, Inverness. Explosive, unapologetic and infectious, Mickey 9s are four friends from Glasgow who have been playing together since their school days. They describe seeing Daft Punk's Alive Tour as "a spiritual-like encounter" that inspired them to try to make dance music without synths. www.facebook.com/mickey9s 11 DECEMBER

SILVER COAST EP launch with support SLY AT LEAST and ALL SO SIMPLE: At Spectrum Centre, Inverness, tickets are £6 from the venue or the ticket link below. Doors 8pm, 14+ welcome. Silver Coast launched their new EP 'Seasons' last night in Glasgow. The release comes on the back of a busy year with the band performing at Belladrum Festival on the main stage, Jocktoberfest as well as playing a sold out Electric Circus in Edinburgh supporting The Winter Tradition and recently being selected for the final of Holyrood Rocks. "Showing real promise so far in their brief career, Inverness band Silver Coast play emotive, atmospheric rock, with chiming guitars and soaring vocals that could one day fill stadia" - Vic Galloway www.ticketsource.co.uk www.facebook.com/silvercoastmusic 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/

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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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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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Kilmarnock. Explosive, unapologetic and infectious, Mickey 9s are four friends from Glasgow who have been playing together since their school days. They describe seeing Daft Punk's Alive Tour as "a spiritual-like encounter" that inspired them to try to make dance music without synths. www.facebook.com/mickey9s Live music: At Alton Inn, Kilwinning. 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 22 NOVEMBER

SILVER COAST EP launch: At Fanny by Gaslight, Kilmarnock. Silver Coast launched their new EP 'Seasons' last night in Glasgow. The release comes on the back of a busy year with the band performing at Belladrum Festival on the main stage, Jocktoberfest as well as playing a sold out Electric Circus in Edinburgh supporting The Winter Tradition and recently being selected for the final of Holyrood Rocks. "Showing real promise so far in their brief career, Inverness band Silver Coast play emotive, atmospheric rock, with chiming guitars and soaring vocals that could one day fill stadia" - Vic Galloway www.facebook.com/silvercoastmusic 28 NOVEMBER

THE HAT: At Alton Inn, Kilwinning. 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 RED DIRT SKINNERS: At Nicholforest Village Hall, Cumbria/Dumfries border. Doors 7.30pm Tickets £10. Rob and Sarah will leave the audience in no doubt as to why there is such a buzz about them. With sublime vocal harmonies, trademark sax solos, finger picked or insanely fast strummed guitar, and (if the venue permits) live drums, Red Dirt Skinners shows are fun and interactive. With lyrics that make you cry one minute and have you laughing the next. www.reddirtskinners.com 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 ….. RITA HOSKING: At 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. Award-winning mountain roots Californian singer-songwriter Rita Hosking, who has been likened to Gillian Welch & Iris Dement. Soulful ballads and old time drive, she is the real deal. www.facebook.com/StringJamClub 21 NOVEMBER

FREELAND BARBOUR, MAIRI CAMPBELL, KEVIN MACLEOD and special guest ALISTAIR ANDERSON: 7.30pm (doors 7pm). Tickets £10 incl nibbles. Freeland has crafted an amazing book ‘The Music and The Land – The Music of Freeland Barbour’ which is published by Birlinn, cataloguing his music alongside inspirational photography, an opportunity to see the wonderful talents of these renowned musicians. Kazmiranda = Live Music! 'Northumberland Business Award 2015 for Creative Industries winner'. For details email Brian at brian@themusicgallery.com www.facebook.com/cafekazmirandaberwickontweed www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUK 28 NOVEMBER

St Boswells Live! presents ….. ZŰRÖS BANDA: At St Boswell’s Hall, Scottish Borders. No doubt any tabloid would introduce Zűrös Banda as a Hungarian world music “supergroup”. However such boastfulness is far from the characteristics of the band – though, it is true that the members of Zűrös Banda are prominent figures of the Hungarian world music scene. Amongst the years of friendship, the main reason for founding the band was the mutual love for modern Balkan music. Zűrös Banda plays a unique mix of various Eastern-European and Balkan styles. They carefully blend Romanian, Serbian, Gypsy, Macedonian and Hungarian music with elements of jazz and modern dance music styles and create a unique sound that is Zűrös Banda. Tickets at www.musicglue.com/stboswellslive https://stboswellslive.wordpress.com/ 4 DECEMBER

THE WIYOS: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. 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.

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Off The Record in Galashiels: At MacArts, Bridge Street, Galashiels. TD1 1SP (only 5 min walk from new Borders Railway station). 10.30am-5pm. Admission £2 incl lunch. Tickets on link below. Festival promoters, band managers, record label representatives and a sound engineer are among the key music industry figures set to share their knowledge at this Off The Record day. The youth event, open to anyone aged 14-25, will provide advice sessions focusing on key aspects of the industry, including releasing music, getting/organising gigs, promotion and working in the business. Confirmed speakers include Claire Donna [Soma Records], Nick Roberts [Electric Fields Festival], Edinburgh booker Ben Proudlock [Mash House], BBC Producer Amy Ferguson [The Janice Forsyth Show] and sound engineer Nora Winstanley [Henry's Cellar Bar]. They will be joined by Grainne Braithwaite [Synergy Concerts], Sarah Quinn [Academy of Music & Sound], Toni Malyn [EmuBands] and Justine Ward [GR Management] pictured, who works with acts including Primal Scream and Texas. The Galashiels event sees Born To Be Wide partner with Scottish Borders Council, Youth Borders and Borders Creative Arts & Business Network. http://offtherecord.me 6 DECEMBER

String Jam Club presents ….. SHINE: At The County Hotel, 1- 5 High Street, Selkirk. Doors open 7.30 pm. Tickets £14, available in advance on 01750-721233 or from the venue or on the door. Three voices, two Camac electro-harps, and one delicious Christmas show with their Yule album "Frost & Fire." Mary Macmaster, Corrina Hewat and Alyth McCormack perform seasonal songs old & new, lush with harps, harmonies and festive sparkle. Three of the most experienced and interesting women singers to emerge from the Scottish music scene with two incredible harps, and a decidedly innovative approach to harmonies. Shine release Fire & Frost to coincide with stunning new renditions of such festive favourites as The Holly And The Ivy, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and The Christmas Song are given fresh contemporary arrangements yet with the traditional spirit still intact. www.facebook.com/StringJamClub

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Scotland's Music

the Scottish music festival supplement from MUSIC NEWS Scotland

Karine Polwart (pictured) plays Perthshire Amber Festival's 'Dougie MacLean & Friends' concert on 7 November - see page 3. www.karinepolwart.com // www.perthshireamber.com

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NOVEMBER

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 include:Olivier Ratsi (Antivj) // Herman Kol-gen // Speak Percussion with Robin Fox // Kathy Hinde // Sisi Lu // Mark Lyken // Robbie Thom-son. “If you want to experience the thrilling in-terface where music, visual art, theatre and digi-tal technology meet, hasten to Glasgow.” The Times. Tickets on sale from Monday 15 June www.sonic-a.co.uk

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

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

Carrying Stream Festival Edinburgh 4-11 November

The 13th annual autumn music festival by The Edinburgh Folk Club who meet every Wednesday at 8pm in the Pleasance Cabaret Bar - www.edinburghfolkclub.co.uk www.carryingstreamfestival.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, spread over 3 stages across the entire venue. www.facebook.com/strangebehavioursstirling

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.

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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

2016

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

Wee Dub Festival Edinburgh 4 March The 2016 edition of Wee Dub Festival features giants of UK dancehall culture, top live bands, and hot upcoming talent. For the artist line-up and programme go to the website below. We look forward to welcoming you to another week-end of roots, culture and good vibes in Edin-burgh in March 2016. www.weedubfestival.co.uk

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

Groove CairnGorm Cairngorms 11-13 March 2016 Groove Loch Ness couldn’t wait until next August for their next party – so building upon the suc-cess of the inaugural event at Loch Ness this summer, Groove are very excited to be expand-ing, launching a resort based snowsports festival in 2016 - Groove CairnGorm! There will be snowsports and entertainment each day up on the mountain, followed by apres ski with live music and world class DJs until the early hours in a big top in Aviemore! www.facebook.com/groovecairngorm

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APRIL

Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Isle of Bute 29 April-2 May 2016 The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has grown spec-tacularly from its small beginnings to become one of Britain's most popular jazz weekends. Top-class UK and international names feature in a programme of traditional jazz music in one of Scotland's prettiest and friendliest seaside re-sorts. Some very well known jazz names fea-tured on the programme over the next few years – Acker Bilk, Monty Sunshine, Martin Tay-lor, Tommy Smith, Andy Sheppard, Carol Kidd, The Temperance 7, and The London Community Gospel Choir amongst others, and the Festival continues to attract top class UK and interna-tional bands in mainly the Traditional New Or-leans idiom.The Festival is a great supporter of young musicians who feature prominently in the annual programme. www.butejazz.com

MAY

Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival Dumfries and Galloway 20-29 May Our 9-day festival has taken place since 1979. The founding aim was to bring international per-formers of the highest quality to a region con-taining many scattered rural communities since then this region has produced some of its own talent of international standing and we’re proud to also be able to present these artistes from time to time. We offer a wide range of events: music – including classical, jazz and folk, dance, theatre, literary, children’s events, plus the vis-ual arts and films. Events take place in a range of venues throughout the region, from large to small, formal to informal, urban to rural. www.dgartsfestival.org.uk

JUNE

Eden Festival Raehills Meadows 9-12 June 2016 Set in the stunning Raehill Meadows of Dumfries Eden Festival is boutique festival, with over 250 acts performing across 9 stages, bringing you live music, dance, cabaret, burlesque, circus skills, theatre, a children's area, fun and games and much more. Nominated for three awards in 2015. www.facebook.com/theedenfestival

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

T in the Park Strathallan Castle, Perthshire 8-10 July What more can we say! Scotland’s most widely known and respected festival, which always at-tracts the biggest names. Check out tickets availability at www.tinthepark.com/tickets www.tinthepark.com

Hebridean Celtic Festival Hebrides 13-16 July 2016 Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featur-ing top quality music from around the Celtic na-tions and beyond. Stornoway and throughout Lewis and Harris. The cream of international folk and Celtic music have heaped praise on HebCeltl as it celebrated its 20th year in 2015 by hosting its biggest number of live performances ever. Award-winning artists who took part in this year's Hebridean Celtic Festival hailed it a huge success after bosses laid on new venues and re-turned to its roots for the showpiece event. www.hebceltfest.com

Tiree Music Festival Isle of Tiree 15-17 July Tiree Music Festival (TMF) was formed in 2010 when Tiree musician Daniel Gillespie (Skerryvore) teamed up with school friend Stew-art MacLennan with the radical idea of holding an open-air festival on their local island of Tiree. TMF is more than just attending a music festi-val – it is an island adventure. From the stun-ning sail or flight to the island of Tiree, camping next to the white sands of Crossapol Bay or surfing at Balevullin beach, TMF is an experience very few festivals in the world could compete with. Get your tickets quick, the early birds sell out in hours - http://tireemusicfestival.co.uk/ticket-prices www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk

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

AUGUST

Tartan Heart ‘Belladrum’ Festival Beauly 4-6 August Get yourself a ticket to Scotland’s all ages wackiest festival of music and performing arts. Bella is back in its beautiful Highland setting with all the crazy variety that makes it Scot-land’s premier boutique festival. ''Belladrum - quite simply, it’s what everyday life should be like, if only everyday life didn't get in the way.'' - Clare Damdoaran, eFestivals. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival takes place in the beautiful Highland surroundings of Belladrum Estate, near Beauly in Inverness-shire. The independent fes-tival has built a reputation for its eclectic line-ups, its offbeat non-musical entertainments and its all-ages approach. www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

Innerleithen Music Festival Scottish Borders 19-21 August 2016 A hugely enjoyable weekend of traditional music in this small Borders town, beautifully situated amongst rolling hills by the River Tweed. Memo-rable concerts feature some of the biggest names in Celtic music alongside the best of the local talent and the weekend is rounded off with a concert presenting wonderful singers of tradi-tional song. Complementing the concerts are an open stage, a singaround and the legendary in-formal music sessions in local hostelries and the Union Club. www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org

Doune The Rabbit Hole Cardross, nr Stirling 19-21 August 2016 A small family-friendly festival with a twist! Doune The Rabbit Hole presents music, comedy, art, spoken word, drama, puppetry and much more! Events across Scotland throughout the year culminating in a 3 day multi arts festival...it's time to go Doune The Rabbit Hole!! We make people happy through music, art, cake and loads of other stuff! After we've done that we teach people who wouldn't ordinarily be able to how to do creative things, like play instruments, write poetry and paint. www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk

Groove Loch Ness Loch Ness 20 August Groove Loch Ness is due to return to the iconic location on the banks of the Loch for it’s 2nd outing. After the overwhelming positive feed-back of the inaugural event which saw a raft of international DJ’s including Groove Armada, 2mandjs, Tensnake and B.Traits ill appear. www.groovefestival.co.uk

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