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TOKYO ROSENTHAL: Leith Folk Club 'Toke' has been with us a number of times before and is a wonderful balladeer. "This is Americana with real teeth in the lyrics". Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, EH6 4AA. Doors 7.30pm. £7. Tickets from E:leithfolkclubtickets@hotmail.co.uk P: 07502024852 www.leithfolkclub.com 15 MAY

JAMMIN' AT VOODOO; Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. From 9pm - 11pm in The Ballroom. Free admission. Over 18 only. 16 MAY

THE BEARDS; Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. From 7.30pm in The Ballroom. Advance tickets £8.50 stbf available from Ticketmaster, Ripping Records, Tickets Scotland (Edinburgh). Over 18 only. 18 MAY

LIMBO WITH SPECIAL GUESTS REVERE / THE TIDE INSIDE / COLLAR UP; Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. From 8pm in The Ballroom. Advance tickets £5 (early bird) / £7 stbf, more on the door available from Ripping Records, Tickets Scotland (Edinburgh).. Over 18 only. 19 MAY

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West Register Street, Edinburgh. From 7.15pm in The Ballroom. Advance tickets £16.50 stbf available from The Voodoo Rooms, Ripping Records, Tickets Scotland (Edinburgh). Over 18 only. 21 MAY IAN BRUCE & IAN WALKER; Although I dabble with other instruments in the studio my solo performances are generally Vocal (some unaccompanied) and Guitar, I’ll sing you some Scots Trad & Robert Burns but, in the main, I’ll be singing a 60% self-penned programme. Many of those might be collaborations with Ian Walker. Ian Walker has been a class solo performer all his adult life. He’s well known for his Hawks and Eagles, Some Hae Meat, Roses in December. He’s a prize winning artist and I’m proud to say that throughout we’ve had a very friendly and professional rapport. We wrote and worked together back in the late 80s and early 90s. Well now we’re back. It works very well Leith Folk Club, Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road,

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CHRYSTA BELL; Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. From 7.30pm in The Ballroom. Advance tickets £12 stbf available from Ticketmaster, Ripping Records, Tickets Scotland (Edinburgh). Over 18 only. 24 MAY THE 10:04s with GREG PEARSON and DUMB: Haddow Fest are pleased to announce that the second band to headline their monthly Haddow Fest Presents… night will be Edinburgh (and Haddow Fest)’s own The 10:04s at the Electric Circus and will by hosted by Scottish radio legend, Jim Gellatly (from In:Demand Uncut, Forth One and Amazing Radio). Friends for the night will be Greg Pearson and Birmingham band Dumb. 7pm. 18+ Tickets for Haddow Fest Presents...The 10:04s and friends (a mere £6 plus booking fee) on sale now from: http://www.rippingrecords.com/ http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/1004s-tickets/39219 26 MAY

QUARRY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS HAPPY MARTYR; Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. From 7pm - 1am in The Ballroom. Advance tickets £6 stbf. Over 18 only. THE CHARLATANZ / COOKING SOUP DJS; Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. From 7.30pm in The Speakeasy. Advance tickets £6 stbf or £8 on the door. Buy online here. Over 18 only. 28 MAY

NUALA KENNEDY BAND; Currently touring “Noble Stranger", her third solo release on Nashville's Compass Records Label, Nuala Kennedy is an Irish singer and flute player with hauntingly beautiful vocals, adventurous instrumentation, and an imaginative mix of influences. Nuala Kennedy's singing and flute playing springs from the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland, and from the fathomless realms of her own imagination. A consummate performer with a buoyant personality, her music has been

described as unique, evocative and soul-satisfying. Leith Folk Club, Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, Edinburgh. Doors Open - 7.30pm, Gig Starts - 8pm, Tickets £7. www.leithfolkclub.com 29 MAY

BLUEFLINT; Enjoy the sound of banjos blended with fiddle, double-bass and drums in a line-up that deftly captures the atmospheric Blueflint sound. Dalkeith Arts Centre. 2 White Hart Street, Dalkeith. TUNE INTO AUTISM FEATURING PLUM / SOLAREYE; Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. From 7pm in The Ballroom. Advance tickets £7 stbf available from Tickets Scotland (Edinburgh). Over 18 only. 2 JUNE

PIRATE SONS with BLINDFOLDS, THE BOTSON CARTEL, THE JACARANDAS: @ Cabaret Voltaire, 36 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR 7pm PIRATE SONS are pleased to announce the launch of their much-anticipated debut EP, ‘233U’. Ticket includes to DM Lovers club night which follows at same venue. Tickets £5 (18+) from Ripping Records, Tickets Scotland http://233u.eventbrite.com 4 JUNE

THE HENRY GIRLS: Leith Folk Club @ Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, EH6 4AA. Doors 7.30pm. £7. Tickets from E:leithfolkclubtickets@hotmail.co.uk P: 07502024852 www.leithfolkclub.com 7 JUNE

BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour. As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. Queen's Hall, Edinburgh www.breabach.com

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11pm - 3am, The Admiral, Waterloo Street, Glasgow. To celebrate the movie release of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic we'll be getting our Charleston on! This month we'll have one dapper dancefloor inspired by Carey and Leo in Baz Luhrmann’s beautiful The Great Gatsby so be prepared to dress to the nines. We will be spinning all the usual Pretty Ugly favourites sprinkled with some gems from the film soundtrack which includes Beyonce, Amy Winehouse, Andre 3000, Jay Z, Lana Del Rey, Bryan Ferry, Sia, The xx, Jack White, Gotye and Florence & The Machine, what a suave bunch! £6 or £5 before midnight/students. Downstairs at The Admiral Bar, 72a Waterloo Street, Glasgow www.prettyuglyclub.co.uk DUNKY HUNTER; A solo performance with the sound of a full band, Dunky has a unique voice which is perfect for lazy Saturday afternoons. Expect everything from Art & Garfunkel to Adele and so much more in between. 18+, Start- 4pm till 7pm. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE

ALKOTRON; Alkotron are a 3 piece band from Glasgow, Paul Gerry & Gilbert. Playing the music that we used to listen to on the radio, when radio was king! Playing live is what these guys do best, they are a 'must see' band. Live Music, 18+, Start- 8.30pm till midnight. Part of Southside Fringe. Venue 11 – 1901 Bar & Bistro, 1534, Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE THE SKUNNERED; No strangers to festivals, The Skunnered are best known for their song "Good Morning Glasgow Town", the title track from their first album. They're regularly heard on Celtic Music Radio, Pulse 98.4, last FM, etc., and combine traditional material with their own songs and some covers. 18+. Start-9pm till 1am, Part of Southside

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Fringe, Venue 26 – Armstrongs, 136 Battlefield Road, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE THE O'CAJUNALS; The absolutely fantastic Joe Quinn and the O’Cajunals are back after their brilliant performance on St Patrick’s day. Playing folk and popular tunes with a hint of cajun spice thrown in to make their very own. A must for anyone wanting to just have a great night out. The absolutely fantastic Joe Quinn and the O’Cajunals are back after their brilliant performance on St Patrick’s day. Playing folk and popular tunes with a hint of cajun spice thrown in to make their very own. A must for anyone wanting to just have a great night out. 18+, Start- 9pm till midnight. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE.

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WHERE THE FOLKS AT; Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 6pm – 8pm. Tickets Free. THE CASK CLUB – Beer and live music from The Dirty Beggars, Woodlands Road, Glasgow. Time 7pm. Tickets £5.00 entry. DRAM FOLK SESSIONS; everyone welcome, Woodlands Road, Glasgow, from 7pm-12, free entry THE DAY THE WAR ENDED; A special concert featuring young singers from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, along with accordionist Georgie Gajjic and violinist Lev Atlas in a concert of Russian songs and tunes of the 40s and 50s. Russian Café-Gallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Merchant City, Glasgow. SANDY WILSON; Sandy from the famous Vagabonds entertains with his humour and great attitiude to songs and life. Playing solo performing folk, rock, classic, popular and so very much more. Great way to spend a sunday afternoon reading the papers, drinking beer and wine or just sipping a speciality coffee. 18+. Start- 4pm till 7pm. Part of the Southside Fringe. Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Free. LOUISE CAIRNS BAND &

SUPPORT; 18+, Start- 5pm till 7pm. Part of the Southside Fringe. Venue 11 – 1901 Bar & Bistro, 1534, Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow. Free. WHEEESHT & CRAWFORD SMITH; Wheeesht are Mikey Reid, Gordon Walker and Iain Beattie, playing an eclectic mix of rock/blues & folk inspired originals. The band also runs an open stage in the Southside every Sunday at The Langside. Support comes from Crawford Smith. Part of the Southside Fringe. Venue 19- Allison Arms 720 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow. 18+, Start- 4pm till 7pm. Tickets- FREE EAGLEOWL ALBUM LAUNCH; Eagleowl launch their long-awaited debut album, out on Fence Records. ‘this silent year’ is released on 13th May but you can get a sneaky early copy at this show! Part of the Southside Fringe. 8pm. Venue 14- The Glad Cafe, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 18+. Tickets- £8 from www.fencerecords.com. SOUTHSIDE SESSIONS Open Mic; Start-9pm till 1am, Part of the Southside Fringe. Venue 13- Linen 1906, 1110 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow. 18+. Free. 13 MAY

INFORMAL JAM SESSION; All musicians welcome to take a turn at this very informal jam session. Those who are not able to play come along and just enjoy the talent and the tunes they play…great easy listening night. Start-8pm till midnight. Part of the Southside Fringe. Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE, 18+ 14 MAY

RYAN FRANCESCONI AND MIRABAI PEART; Francesconi and Peart’s work with Joanna Newsom precedes them. As a long-standing fixture in Newsom’s band, Francesconi was given the position of musical director. Bella Union released their new album, Road to Palios and critics hailed its “inspiring guitar and violin duets… in many respects the music feels genre-less and timeless. Part of Southside Fringe,Venue 14- The Glad Cafe, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Starts 8pm, over 18’s only. Tickets £8. SOUTHSIDE SESSIONS OPEN MIC Hosted by the Southside Sessions, All musicians and entertainers welcome, acoustic guitar, awesome sax players and

good vibes provided. Part of Southside Fringe Venue 2 – The Quaich, 52 Coustonholm Road, Glasgow. Start- 8.30pm till midnight.Tickets- FREE 15 MAY

SOUTHSIDE SESSIONS OPEN MIC; Hosted by the Southside Sessions, All musicians and entertainers welcome, acoustic guitar, awesome sax players and good vibes provided. Part of Southside Fringe Venue 26 – Armstrongs, 136 Battlefield Road, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE. 18+ Start- 8.30pm till midnight. THREE BLIND WOLVES; 15th and 16th. Two nights of Three Blind Wolves (fresh off the tour bus with Frightened Rabbit) who draw influences from Neil Young, Pavement, My Morning Jacket and Nirvana to deliver their very special brand of Americana, psychedelic blues-rock. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 14- The Glad Cafe, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Time 8pm. Age 18 plus. Tickets- £8 from Tickets Scotland POPPYSCOTLAND concert with Bearsden Choir and Chorus Niagara. Beethoven mass in C. Goodall, Eternal Light, a requiem . Paisley Abbey. Abbey Close, Paisley. Tickets £15 / £13 and £5 for children and students. Tickets are still available for the concert in aid of Poppyscotland and the Royal Canadian Legion Time 7.30pm. Contact enquiries@bearsdenchoir.co.uk or Ticket Scotland 0141 204 5151 for tickets. SINGER SONGWRITER COMPETITION; Five acts take to the stage in the third heat of this very popular competition. Be prepared to be blown away. 18+, Start- 8pm till midnight. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets - FREE 16 MAY

JAZZ KITCHEN; Weekly jazz jam-sessions in a cosy atmosphere. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 9pm –Tickets Free. THE COTTON CANDY MUSIC CLUB with FIRST TIGER, SURROUND, SAFEYNETT, Dram! Woodlands Road, Glasgow, 8pm free entry. SOUTHSIDE SESSIONS ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE; Billy Bates, Robin Adams, Sophie

Rogers, Lori McTear, Quirky Jade, Marc Evans, Mark Copeland & Dougie Crosbie, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 13- Linen 1906, 1110 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow 18+, Start-8.30pm till 1am, Tickets-FREE TUMBLEWEED; Sweeney’s own country & western band. be prepared for a fun night of entertainment. Davy and his band will woo you with classic tunes and Americana. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets – FREE, 18+. Start- 9pm till midnight 17 MAY

VAMM; (Shetlandic: to bewitch and entrance) is an exciting string trio that weaves melody and harmony together creating a rich sound bursting with texture and groove. Tayvallich Village Hall. 01546 870 363 SPANGLED CABARET; Eclectic and alternative music and cabaret performances followed by the host DJ playing a smattering of the finest on the edgier side of classic pop. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 9pm – 3am. Tickets £5 / £3. FLOCKHART DUO + SLACKJAW SALLY; The Flockhart Duo, using violin and guitar, are a traditional Scottish folk music delight! Playing an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary folk songs to tap your feet to. Support comes from local acoustic cover act Slackjaw Sally. Come down early for the best seats, Part of Southside Fringem, Venue 12- Waverley Tearoom, 18 Moss Side Road, Glasgow. 18 plus. Starts 9pm till 2am, Tickets – FREE. www.waverleytearoom.co.uk

CURT PRICE & THE DISCOUNTS; Finally managed to get these guys in to perform at Sweeney’s. Playing a huge mix of songs from John Pryne to the proclaimers and so much more…. these guys know how to have fun and I dare you not to do the same, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets – FREE, 18+, Start- 9pm till midnight. IAN HILL & LAURA WHELAN; Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 26 – Armstrongs, 136 Battlefield Road, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE, 18 plus. Start 9pm – 1am.

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18 MAY The Fallen Angels Club presents THE HANDSOME FAMILY plus SNOWAPPLE: At The Arches, Glasgow. Tickets from The Arches on 0141 565 1000 and www.ticketweb.co.uk www.fallenangelsclub.com CAHOOTS; The brilliant Cahoots have now become a bit of a staple at Sweeney’s. Playing blues and folk like no-one else. They will play you classic well known tunes as well as treat you to some obscure and long forgotten gems from Hank Williams to Howlin’Wolf.Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 18+, Start- 4pm-7pm. Tickets - FREE THE GRASPING SKINFLINTS & TALES OF JAKE; Tales of Jake have become a regular fixture on the South Side of Glasgow. With frequent appearances at La Roche Rhumba, Southside Sessions they are also the house band for the Greater Shawlands Republic. Joined by special guests, the South sides very own acoustic comedy duo 'The Grasping Skinflints' 18+, Start- 8.30pm till midnight. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 11 – 1901 Bar & Bistro, 1534, Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE THE SNEAKS; 18+ , Start- 9pm till 1am. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 13- Linen 1906, 1110 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow Tickets- FREE BJSUS; John and Benny playing country, Scottish, Iirish and everything in between. two well known faces around the Southside of Glasgow and beyond a good fun night will be had by all. 18+, Start- 9pm till midnight, Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, Tickets - FREE BOOTLEG WONDERLAND; Bootleg Wonderland are one of Glasgow's funkier covers bands, playing only their favourite classics from the likes of Bob Marley, Johnny Cash, Free, James Brown, and Stevie Wonder's back catalogue, interpreted through Shereen's uniquely powerful vocals, Jerry's shimmering guitar grooves, and underpinned by Bob and Mark's flairfull, tight, grooving, rhythm section, this band will have you entertained and boogied all night long. 18+, Start-9pm till 1am. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 26 – Armstrongs, 136 Battlefield

Road, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE KEEPER LIT ACOUSTIC; Gerry and Chris play a brilliant accoustic set of some of the popular, modern songs they do as a band as well as some classic acoustic songs from the likes of Crowded House to Amy Winehouse. 18+, Start- 4pm-7pm. Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow OUTI SMITH & PAPA SHANDY, Songwriter Outi draws inspiration from her classical and jazz backgrounds and isn't shy to mix in influences from other genres. She constantly looks for new sounds, rhythms and ways of expression. As well as writing for herself, she composes choral and piano pieces and arranges a wide range of jazz and pop a cappella music for small vocal groups. Outi is joined by special guest Papa Shandy. 18+, Start-4pm till 7pm. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 26 – Allison Arms, 720 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE. STRING DRIVEN THING; A great chance to see this massive Scottish band in an intimate setting.. not to be missed! 18+, Start- 5pm – 7pm. Part of Southside Fringe,Venue 11 – 1901 Bar & Bistro, 1534, Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow. 19 MAY WHERE THE FOLKS AT; Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 6pm – 8pm. Tickets Free. TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES; Clutha Bar. 167-169 Stockwell St, Glasgow. Time 4pm. DRAM FOLK SESSIONS; everyone welcome, Woodlands Road, Glasgow, from 7pm-12, free entry OPEN MIC AT COSSACHOK; Whether it's your voice or an instrument come along, get on stage and perform blues, folk, trad, country and pop classics. World renowned musicians - guitarist Nigel Clark and violinist Lev Atlas - will make everyone welcome. Russian Café-Gallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Merchant City, Glasgow. 20 MAY INFORMAL JAM SESSION; All musicians welcome to take a turn at this very informal jam session. Those who are not able

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SOUTHSIDE SESSIONS OPEN MIC; Hosted by the Southside Sessions, All musicians and entertainers welcome, acoustic guitar, awesome sax players and good vibes provided. 18+, Start-8.30pm till midnight, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 26 – Armstrongs, 136 Battlefield Road, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE ELEANOR MCEVOY – Southside Festival Presents Eleanor McEvoy who is one of Ireland’s most accomplished contemporary singer/songwriters. McEvoy composed the song "Only A Woman's Heart", title track of the best-selling Irish album in Irish history. 18+, Start- 8pm. Venue 14- The Glad Cafe, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets – tickets-scotland.com SINGER SONGWRITER COMPETITION; Five acts take to the stage in this very popular competition. Be prepared to be blown away.18+, Start- 8pm till midnight. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets - FREE 23 MAY JAZZ KITCHEN; Weekly jazz jam-sessions in a cosy atmosphere. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 9pm – 3am. Tickets Free. SOUTHSIDE SESSIONS ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE; Live Music from: Matthew Malone, Ian Hill, Growlin' Graham Carter, Susan Phillips, Roger Shepherd & Guthrie Handley. Part of Southside Fringe,Venue 13- Linen 1906, 1110 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow Tickets-FREE, 18+ , Start-8.30pm till 1am TUMBLEWEED; Sweeney’s own

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Southside Fringe, Venue 26 – Armstrongs, 136 Battlefield Road, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE USUAL SUSPECTS; Three piece band that play popular and classic folk, rock and pop. A talented bunch of guys who are a well known cover band round the circuit. 18+, Start- 9pm till midnight, Part of Southside Fringe,Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets - FREE THE SNEAKS; 18+, Start- 8.30pm till midnight, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 11 – 1901 Bar & Bistro, 1534, Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE THE DADDY NAGGINS; High Octane Bluegrass Folk and Country Roots from this energetic Glasgow 5 piece. 18+, Start-9pm till 1am. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 26 – Armstrongs, 136 Battlefield Road, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE THE SONS; This very popular band also known as the Plundering Sons play all kinds of great songs from classic Irish, Scottish, folk and pop. Very talented bunch of musicians. 18+, Start- 9pm till midnight. Part of Southside Fringe. Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets - FREE ALKOTRON; 18+ Start- 9pm till 1am, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 13- Linen 1906, 1110 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow Tickets- FREE 25 MAY HOUNDIN' THE STREETS; Jer Reid and Martin Law are bringing to you the beginnings of Punk, Hip Hop and Disco. Some of the best sounds that ever came out of New York. A collection of all the best artists from New York around the late 70′s and early 80′s. A vibrant happening every month. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 11pm – 3am. Tickets £5 / £3. 26 MAY WHERE THE FOLKS AT; Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 6pm – 8pm. Tickets Free. NOISE FOR VENDOR MOUTH; Music from Africa to dance to.

The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 11pm – 3am. Tickets £5 / £3. DRAM FOLK SESSIONS; everyone welcome, Woodlands Road, Glasgow, from 7pm-12, free entry FROM RUSSIA WITH LEV; Glasgow's one and only Lev Atlas (violin) in a programme of classical, folk and jazz all-time favourites. Russian Café-Gallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Merchant City, Glasgow. JOE QUINN; 18+, Start- 4pm till 7pm. Tickets- FREE. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 19- Allison Arms 720 Pollokshaws Rd Glasgow. CHRIS & ROBIN ADAMS; 18+, Start- 4pm – 7pm, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets - FREE JUNKSTAR BABY; Born of Bands long gone, JunkStar-Baby are an acoustic duo playing an eclectic soup of stuff they’ve pillaged and stuff they’ve written, fashioning their sets into little Play-Doh figurines of tight harmonies and new-nostalgia. 18+, Start- 5pm – 7pm, Venue 11 – 1901 Bar & Bistro, 1534, Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE. THE BLUE VELVETEEN’S; 18+, Start- 9pm till 1am. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 13- Linen 1906, 1110 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE SOUTHSIDE AMERICANA CLUB With The Carlton Jug Band, Kevin Young and one more act to be confirmed. 18+, Start- 8pm – 11pm, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 14- The Glad Cafe, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, Tickets – £5 on Door. 29 MAY

THE KENNEDYS plus TOM HOUSTON: Sounds in the Suburbs @ Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club, 30 Chamberlain Road, Glasgow.G13 1QG 8pm. Tickets are £10 in advance and £12 on the door. The Kennedys from New York, plus Tom Houston. The Kennedys have released a string of albums to critical acclaim in the US, that have traversed a broad musical landscape, surveying power pop, acoustic songwriting, organic

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JEFFREY LEWIS & PETER STAMPFEL + MISTY'S BIG ADVENTURE: Wow! This is going to be a singular event, for sure. NYC anti-folk star Jeffrey Lewis (Rough Trade) is bringing to the UK his collaborative show with 60s psych-folk original Peter Stampfel (of Holy Modal Rounders / The Fugs). Jeffrey and Peter will be trading songs, chatting, playing and singing on each other's stuff, ably assisted by a vintage Jeff Lewis backing ensemble incorporating members of the Wave Pictures. At Mono Cafe Bar, 12 Kings Court, Glasgow, G1 5RB - 0141 553 2400 Doors at 7pm. Tickets £9 + booking fee from Monorail Music, TicketsScotland and www.wegottickets.com. 6 JUNE BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour. As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. West End Festival, Oran Mor, Glasgow www.breabach.com 20 JUNE

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BEHOLD THE OLD BEAR : BIRDHEAD : BLACK INTERNATIONAL : BOOK GROUP : CALL TO MIND : CAMPFIRES IN WINTER : CARNIVORES : CASUAL SEX : CLEAVERS : DAVEY HORNE : DONALD MACDONALD & THE ISLANDS : DUNCAN OVERMEER : DYLAN TIERNEY : EUGENE TWIST : FAKE

MAJOR : FAT GOTH : FLUTES : FOREST FIRES : FRIENDS IN AMERICA : GALOSHINS : GARDEN OF ELKS : HECTOR BIZERK : HOMEWORK : JEMMA TWEEDIE : JO MANGO : KOBI : LIDH : LIONEL :

LITTLE FIRE : MIKE NISBET : MINIATURE DINOSAURS : PINACT : PLASTIC ANIMALS : POOR THINGS : PRONTO MAMA : RED RONSON : ROMAN NOSE : SAINT MAX AND THE FANATICS :

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carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 11 MAY THE SCRIBBLERS PICNIC - musicians against cancer - Eve of Picnic Concert with BENNY GALLAGHER and MIKE WHELLANS. Stirling Rugby Club. Tickets only £10 from www.scribblerspicnic.co.uk or Roadshow Music, 64 Upper Craigs, Stirling or Europa Music, Friar Street, Stirling THE VIEW (2nd date). The View are an indie rock band who hail from Dryburgh in Dundee, Scotland. They incorporate various styles such as punk, pop, alternative rock, pop punk, powerpop, folk and acoustic in their music. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Tickets £18. 18plus. BATTLEFIELD BAND: One of the great institutions of the Scottish music scene, Battlefield Band’s inspired fusion of ancient and modern traditional music continually evolves and they remain established amongst the most vital contemporary composers and interpreters of Celtic music today. Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy. Time 7:30pm. Tickets £14.00. Tel: 01592 583302 www.onfife.com KEVIN MONTGOMERY & THE ENDANGERED LIVERS, Kevin Montgomery and his brilliant band, The Endangered Livers come to Backstage at the Green Hotel, Kinross. You can expect a great evening of Country Rock from this superb American Artist.. Mundell Music, The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross. Tickets £16. 13 MAY 20 ROCKS DUNDEE OPEN JAM. Open Mic/Jam, all

welcome to participate or just relax and enjoy the music. Hosted by Sean Cairns. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Free entry. 18+ only. 15 MAY KING OF THE STINGS GRAND FINAL! The earth will be shaking as the mighty acoustic warriors of Dundee do battle to see who is KING OF THE STRINGS! 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 7pm. THE ZOMBIES, Carnegie Hall, E Port, Dunfermline, 7.30pm, Tickets £17.50. Http://Www.Onfife.Com/Events/Zombies 16 MAY BLUEFLINT; Enjoy the sound of banjos blended with fiddle, double-bass and drums in a line-up that deftly captures the atmospheric Blueflint sound. Lyth Arts Centre, Lyth, by Wick, Caithness, Tickets £10 /£12. www.lytharts.org.uk. STEWART HARDY & FRANK MCLAUGHLIN: Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club @ Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members. Starting at 7.30 till about 10.30. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk www.facebook.com/kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub WINGIN’ IT; Grandtully Village Hall, Grandtully nr Pitlochry. Tickets from Bandwagon Music, 9 St Paul’s Square, Perth. Tel 01738 637714 Price £10/£8 conc. Time 8pm TOKYO ROSENTHAL; Rosenthal can draw you into his lyrics much the same way that James Taylor and Don Henley can. "Take Jackson Browne's personal confessions and wrap them in Kris Kristofferson's world weary tales of broken relationships and you have an idea of what to expect from Tokyo Rosenthal." "This is Americana with real teeth in the lyrics" This and more is what the critics are saying about Tokyo Rosenthal. But it wasn't an overnight trip. Hardly, as "Toke" has spanned the music scene for three decades. Mundell Music, The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross. Tickets £12. 17 MAY THREE BLIND WOLVES, GABRIEL KELLEY, KING LOUIE. Having been compared to My Morning Jacket and Neil

Young, In Here Somewhere features Three Blind Wolves’ warm Americana-tinged sound, yet with a chilling core. Previously released single Parade, which was released back in October 2012 saw the band rise to great success earning them a great amount of respect. With plays and support from John Kennedy at XFM and Vic Galloway at BBC Radio 1 Scotland and the band also popped into BBC Radio 2 to perform a session for Dermot O'Leary. Amongst a great amount of radio backing the supporting video for Parade was featured on NME and Artrocker. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Tickets £6 / £8 on the door. 18 plus. WINGIN’ IT; Steeple Arts Centre, The Steeple, 67 High Street, Newburgh, Fife. Advance Tickets from Twist Fibre Newburgh. www.twistfibre.co.uk Tel 01337 842843. Price £6 adv/£8 door (under 16s half price) Time 7.30pm www.steeplearts.co.uk DUCKS DELUXE celebrated their 40th Anniversary in 2012. One of the first pub rock bands, the Ducks played basic American-style blues and boogie with remarkable panache and thorough disregard for convention. They were hugely popular, revered by both press and peers alike and hugely successful throughout the UK and Europe. Their two bestselling RCA albums, 'Ducks Deluxe' and the Dave Edmunds produced, 'Taxi To The Terminal Zone' are considered classics of their time. They had a heavy influence on the English punk scene that was right around the corner before their members went on to found other prominent bands like Graham Parker & the Rumour, the Motors and the Tyla Gang. Mundell Music, The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross. Tickets £22 18 MAY CULANN, MORE TBC: "Melodic, accessible, complex and challenging" - original music from Ayrshire, Scotland. Winner of the 'Best Rock' prize at 2013 Scottish Alternative Music Awards. Standing out from the crowd, Culann are in their element playing live, with huge tunes that create those 'hairs on the back of your neck' moments. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Free Entry, 18 plus. WINGIN’ IT: Carnegie Hall,

Clashmore by Dornoch. Tickets from Sheila Kennard Tel 01862 810307 or Dornoch Post Office Tel 01862 810226 Price £10/under 16s £6. Time 7.30pm. www.clashmorehall.com 19 MAY THE RIVER 68’S, MORE TBC. The country’s newest and hottest rock band The River 68’s are rehearsing in their studio- come- lodgings in a disused office high above the centre of the river city, a mere Mick Jagger’s stage strut away from what was once the location of the city’s renowned live venue, the Glasgow Apollo. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Free Entry, 18 plus. 20 MAY 20 ROCKS DUNDEE OPEN JAM. Open Mic/Jam, all welcome to participate or just relax and enjoy the music. Hosted by Sean Cairns. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Free entry. 18+ only. 21 MAY

NINE BELOW ZERO; are one of Britain's most respected R&B bands, famous for their no-frills, punchy and direct approach. Frontman Dennis Greaves, with his rasping vocals and stinging guitar work, is joined by fellow-founder Mark Feltham on harmonica, and a driving rhythm section. drums). Their gigs are energetic affairs: non-stop, thrill-a-minute parties. Mundell Music, The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross. Tickets £18. 23 MAY CORRALACH: Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club @ Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members. Starting at 7.30 till about 10.30. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk www.facebook.com/kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub 20 ROCKS CHILLED SESSIONS – LIZ LAWRENCE, MORE TBC. Ever since Liz Lawrence discovered the guitar she was determined to make acoustic music an exciting, fresh and honest genre. Playing in punk and ska bands as a guitarist in her early teens, she finally managed to take the Mic and found herself entranced and engaged in a full blown love affair with live performance. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Free Entry, 18 plus.

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STEVE POLTZ; Southern California's Steve Poltz is one of the most beloved songwriters of his generation. His music--as both a solo artist and with cult legends The Rugburns--has enjoyed long stretches in the Billboard top ten, gobbled up acres of mainstream radio and appeared in scores of television shows, commercials and movies. He has collaborated with everyone from Jewel to Glenn Tillbrook to Mojo Nixon, and his legendary live show has earned him a ferocious global fan base that makes soccer hooligans seem coquettish and reserved. In fact, X front man John Doe once said, "My idea of hell would be having Steve Poltz open for me every day. There's no place left for the audience to go. Mundell Music,The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross. Tickets £12 24 MAY SEONAID AITKEN & ROSE ROOM, Rose Room return to the Rothes Halls to launch their second album of Gypsy Jazz and 1930s Swing favourites. Featuring local virtuoso violinistand vocalist Seonaid Aitken, guitar maker to the stars Jimmy Moon on double bass, and Swing Guitars’ Tam Gallagher and TomWatson onrhythm and lead guitars respectively, this exciting acoustic band will charm and entertain you with their “vigorous and vivacious”performances of ‘Hot Club’ Jazz standards with a dash of Western Swing thrown in for good measure. Rothes Halls, Rothes Square, Glenrothes, 7.30pm. Tickets £12, cons £10. www.onfife.com/events/seonaid-aitken-rose-room-0 BOO HEWARDINE & BROOKS WILLIAMS (STATE OF THE UNION), Carnegie Hall, E Port, Dunfermline, Time 8pm, www.onfife.com/events/state-union 26 MAY THE NIMMO BROTHERS; Acoustic; The Nimmo Brothers, best known as an electric blues act have decided to unplug the amps for an album that includes stripped back reworks of past songs, new material and covers of John Hiatt's "Feels Like Rain" and Free's "Be My Friend". You'll hear their blues roots in there, soulful, Sam Cooke moments, country hues and their Celtic roots. This album is set to bring the Nimmo's to a wider audience, building on their blues/rock background. Mundell Music,The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross. Tickets £14 27 MAY 20 ROCKS DUNDEE OPEN JAM. Open Mic/Jam, all welcome to participate or just relax and enjoy the music. Hosted by Sean Cairns. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Free entry. 18+ only. 29 MAY

MARTIN TURNER'S WISHBONE ASH; Rescheduled show- Martin Turner, the

definitive voice, creative force and founding member of British rock legends Wishbone Ash, returns with an exciting new band line up. Featuring Martin Turner (lead vocals, bass), Ray Hatfield (guitar, harmony vocals), Danny Willson (guitar, harmony vocals), Dave Wagstaffe (drums, percussion, harmony vocals). Mundell Music,The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross. 30 MAY THE HENRY GIRLS: Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club @ Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members. Starting at 7.30 till about 10.30. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk www.facebook.com/kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub 20 ROCKS CHILLED SESSIONS – SAM SALLON, MORE TBC. FREE ENTRY 18+ ONLY. Sam's first studio release, an untitled limited-pressing three-track acoustic ep in 2005, brought Sam to the attention of some of Europe's top live promoters. Since his first UK tour, ten dates with Mexican duo Rodrigo y Gabriella in 2006, Sam has played a string of broad reaching supports from I am Kloot at the Islington Academy and Nouvelle Vague at the Pigalle to Peter Doherty at his landmark sellout RAH show, for Dot Allison at her UK album launch and for Lyle Lovett at the Royal Festival Hall. He will be releasing an EP in January 2013 called Kathy's Song, featuring Sam's take on the Paul Simon classic. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Free Entry. 18 plus. THE KENNEDYS; Over the last two decades, The Kennedys have released a string of albums to critical acclaim in the US, that have traversed a broad musical landscape, surveying power pop, acoustic songwriting, organic rock rooted in their early days in Austin, and a Byrds-inspired jangle that drew the attention of Roger McGuinn, Steve Earle, and most notably Nanci Griffith. Mundell Music,The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross. Tickets £12 31 MAY THE RAH’S, MORE TBC. With their sparkling and jangling slices of indie guitar rock, young Scottish band The Rah's are making waves far beyond their seaside hometown of Prestonpans near Edinburgh. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Free Entry, 18 plus. 1 JUNE THE MOON KIDS, THE PROJECT, NEW ROMANTICS CLUB & STEVI ZAFANI play the next Rubber Stamp Promotions gig at Wee Jimmies Cowdenbeath. Doors open at 8pm and tickets cost £5. These can be bought from Wee Jimmies, or online from Ticketweb. The last few gigs at Wee Jimmies have sold out, so if you want to be at this one buy your ticket ASAP!

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BEN GLOVER: Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club @ Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members. Starting at 7.30 till about 10.30. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk www.facebook.com/kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub 18 JUNE

BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour. As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. Unicorn, Dundee www.breabach.com 20 JUNE RACHEL SERMANNI + KEN STRINGFELLOW: Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club @ Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members. Starting at 7.30 till about 10.30. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk www.facebook.com/kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub 22 JUNE

BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour. As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. Solas Festival, Perthshire www.breabach.com 27 JUNE

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JULIE FOWLIS: An Evening with Julie Fowlis, a Scottish folk singer and multi-instrumentalist who sings primarily in Gaelic, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 6.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 LOUDON WAINWRIGHT lll: With 25 albums to his credit and having penned songs which have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Earl Scruggs and others, Loudon Wainwright lll, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 6.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 12 MAY

RODDY WOOMBLE: Familiar to many thousands of music fans as the front man in the Scottish rock band Idlewild, Roddy Woomble, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 16 MAY MANRAN: Fresh, sophisticated, Gaelic-infused folk/rock from Manran, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 17 MAY

GERRY JABLONSKI & THE ELECTRIC BAND, plus support Hellhouse and The Jackson Blues Band: For Fat Hippy's first Lemon Tree gig of 2013, they present their most successful act, Gerry Jablonski & The Electric Band, plus support Hellhouse and The Jackson Blues

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FISH: Former Marillion frontman with a solid reputation as a solo singer and songwriter, Fish, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 CURTIS STIGERS: Up Close and Personal performs his songs in a stripped-down intimate acoustic setting in a show also featuring guitar virtuoso James Scholfield, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 21 MAY RACHEL SERMANNI plus CARA MITCHELL: Fresh faced Scottish folk favourite Rachel Sermanni, plus support from local singer-songwriter Cara Mitchell, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 23 MAY

MARTIN CARTHY: One of folk music’s greatest innovators for more than 40 years, Martin Carthy, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 25 MAY

THE DUBLIN LEGENDS: True legends of Irish folk, The Dublin Legends, featuring Sean Cannon, Eamonn Campbell, Patsy Watchorn and Gerry O’Connor, formerly of The Dubliners, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 1 JUNE

THE BLOODY MARYS: Aberdeen’s first and finest tribute band, The Bloody Marys; Summer Camp, with their new seasonal ‘outing’ in The Lemon

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YOUNG KATO: The critically-acclaimed Young Kato, who packed out the Gloucester Guildhall last summer and had one of their live shows featured in the cult TV series Made in Chelsea, take their music to The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 6 JUNE

SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE AND SHOSTAKOVICH UNDRESSED: In a late-night collaboration with third year students from Aberdeen University’s music and communities course, Scottish Ensemble and Shostakovich Undressed, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 9pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 7 JUNE

LEWIS WATSON: DF Concerts present upcoming singer-songwriter Lewis Watson, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: Over 14s only; U16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+Friday: Scottish Ensemble bring the boisterous and energetic sides of Britten’s personality to the fore in Quartets Squared, in arrangements by their artistic director Jonathan Morton and composer David Matthews, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE AND CLACHAN YELL: Post-concert ceilidh with Scottish Ensemble and Clachan Yell, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 9.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 12 JUNE

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THE MAGNETS: Acclaimed British vocal group The Magnets present an evening of glorious harmonies and jaw-dropping beat boxing, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 13 JUNE ABERDEEN COLLEGE AND FRESHLY SQUEEZED: Showcasing the next generation’s musical talents Aberdeen College and Freshly Squeezed, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 16 JUNE

GRAMPIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA: make a welcome return with Oliver Rundell as conductor and a program which includes Dvorak, Tchaikovsky and Bruch, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 18-22 JUNE NEW JERSEY NIGHTS: Direct from the USA, the international smash hit show New Jersey Nights is a spectacular celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday matinees. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 19 JUNE BREABACH: Scottish “Homecoming” Tour. As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. Logie Durno Hall, Logie Durno, Aberdeenshire - Tickets: 01467 681 330 www.breabach.com 19-22 JUNE ABERDEEN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS: Senior and full-time musical theatre students of Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts present a world famous all-singing and all-dancing musical, in The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street,

Aberdeen, at 7pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and at 2pm and 6.30pm on Saturday. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 22 JUNE

BOMBSKARE: Edinburgh’s nine-piece juggernaut, Bombskare, bring their explosive and entertaining live act to The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 29 JUNE

THE BLUES BAND: Formed in 1979 by ex-Manfred Mann group members Paul Jones and Tom McGuiness, The Blues Band, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

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BLUEFLINT; Enjoy the sound of banjos blended with fiddle, double-bass and drums in a line-up that deftly captures the atmospheric Blueflint sound. Hootananny's 67 Church Street, Inverness. www.hootananny.co.uk 17 MAY

BLUEFLINT; Enjoy the sound of banjos blended with fiddle, double-bass and drums in a line-up that deftly captures the atmospheric Blueflint sound. - Arch Inn, 10 –11 West Shore Street, Ullapool, www.thearchinn.co.uk 18 MAY VAMM; (Shetlandic: to bewitch and entrance) is an exciting string trio that weaves melody and harmony together creating a rich sound bursting with texture and groove. Braemar Village Hall. 01330 825 431 20 MAY

BLUEFLINT; Enjoy the sound of banjos blended with fiddle,

double-bass and drums in a line-up that deftly captures the atmospheric Blueflint sound. - Ben Nevis Inn, Claggan, Achintee, Fort William, Fort William, Time 9pm. www.ben-nevis-inn.co.uk/ 21 MAY BLUEFLINT; Enjoy the sound of banjos blended with fiddle, double-bass and drums in a line-up that deftly captures the atmospheric Blueflint sound. Old Bridge Inn, 23 Dalfaber Rd, Aviemore. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk. VAMM; (Shetlandic: to bewitch and entrance) is an exciting string trio that weaves melody and harmony together creating a rich sound bursting with texture and groove. Inverness Eden Court Theatre 01463 234 234 22 MAY

BLUEFLINT: Enjoy the sound of banjos blended with fiddle, double-bass and drums in a line-up that deftly captures the atmospheric Blueflint sound. Plockton Village Hall, Harbour Street, Plockton, Highlands, IV52 8TN. Tickets £8 advance/£10 door/£6 concs & under 16’s Doors 7pm Show 7.30pm Tel 07505 446965 www.wegottickets.com/event/209451 25 MAY

ANNY CELSI EUROPEAN TOUR with DUNCAN MAITLAND and TISH HINOJOSA: Her style has been described as “beatnik cool,” “pop-noir,” and “slightlydelic pop jangle.” Intimate and incisive, Anny’s live shows bring wit, soul and energy to the traditionally mellow singer/songwriter format – and prove that ‘girl-with-guitar’ has no limits. At Cromarty Old Brewery, Burnside Place, Cromarty, Ross-shire IV11 8XQ 01381 600277/383 www.cromarty-training.com 26 MAY

BRUCE MOLSKY: Watercolour House Concert 3pm - Lochaber’s top recording studio opens its doors to give music fans a one-off opportunity to listen to an American old-time music legend play in the unique and intimate setting of Watercolour Music. In this, Watercolour’s only House Concert this summer Bruce

Molsky, a native of the Bronx with his musical heart in the Appalachian Mountains, will be showcasing music from his brand new solo album, ‘If It Ain’t Here When I Get Back’. Entry by £10.00 Donation, under 16's FREE Advance booking advised. Watercolour Music, Ardgour, PH33 7AH Tel 01855 841320 E: mak@watercolourmusic.co.uk 27 MAY

ALAN REID (EX BATTLEFIELD BAND) AND ROB VAN SANTE Benderloch Village Hall (near Oban). Time 8pm. Tickets at door or phone 01631 720 247 12 JUNE

BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour. As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. Ceilidh Place, Ullapool www.breabach.com 20 JUNE

BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour. As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. Carrbridge Village Hall, Carrbridge, Highlands - Tickets: 01479 841565 www.breabach.com

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BLUEFLINT; Enjoy the sound of banjos blended with fiddle, double-bass and drums in a line-up that deftly captures the atmospheric Blueflint sound. - An Lanntair Arts Centre, Kenneth Street, Stornoway. Tickets £6 / £10 / £12. www.lanntair.com/

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BLUEFLINT; Enjoy the sound of banjos blended with fiddle, double-bass and drums in a line-up that deftly captures the atmospheric Blueflint sound. Plockton Village Hall, Plockton. Tickets £6, £10 23 MAY

BLUEFLINT; Enjoy the sound of banjos blended with fiddle, double-bass and drums in a line-up that deftly captures the atmospheric Blueflint sound. Aros Art Centre, Viewfield Road, Portree, Isle of Skye, £6, £10, £12. http://www.aros.co.uk 25 MAY VAMM; (Shetlandic: to bewitch and entrance) is an exciting string trio that weaves melody and harmony together creating a rich sound bursting with texture and groove. Shetland Fetlar Public Hall. 01595 745 555 26 MAY VAMM: (Shetlandic: to bewitch and entrance) is an exciting string trio that weaves melody and harmony together creating a rich sound bursting with texture and groove. Lerwick Mareel. 01595 745 555 13 JUNE

BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour. As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. An Lanntair, Stornoway, Lewis www.breabach.com 14 JUNE BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour. As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. Aros, Portree, Skye www.breabach.com 15 JUNE

BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour. As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. Isle of Eigg Festival www.breabach.com

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11 MAY SLUTCAKE, Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9pm. Free admission. 16 MAY TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES host the weekly live music/jam session. New musicians and bands always welcome. Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9.30pm. Free admission. For further information contact Bill on 07967 503027 17 MAY GUNS OR ROSES (Guns & Roses tribute from Manchester) plus Live & Dangerous (Thin Lizzy tribute). Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9pm. Free admission. 18 MAY GEORGIA GORDON Comlongon Rocks Festival, Dumfries THE PENETRATIONS; Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9pm. Free admission. 23 MAY TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES host the weekly live music/jam session. New musicians and bands always welcome. Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9.30pm. Free admission. For further information contact Bill on 07967 503027 25 MAY THE HELMS Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9pm. Free admission. 28 MAY ALAN REID (EX BATTLEFIELD BAND) AND ROB VAN SANTE Ayr Arts Guild, Ayr Town Hall Council Chambers. Time2.30pm. Tickets at the door 01292 617 660

30 MAY TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES host the weekly live music/jam session. New musicians and bands always welcome. Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9.30pm. Free admission. For further information contact Bill on 07967 503027

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11 MAY CRAIG JEFFREY: The String Jam Club, Galashiels. Advance tickets £9 from the venue, or buy on the door. String Jam Club meets on the second Saturday of every month (except December) at The Salmon Inn, Bank Street, Galashiels, Scottish Borders. Music starts at 8. "The Borders haven of acoustic music." (The List) http://craigjeffrey.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/StringJamClub 15 MAY BATTLEFIELD BAND: One of the great institutions of the Scottish music scene, Battlefield Band’s inspired fusion of ancient and modern traditional music continually evolves and they remain established amongst the most vital contemporary composers and interpreters of Celtic music today. Maltings Theatre, Eastern Lane, Berwick Upon Tweed, Time 7:30pm. Tickets £12.00/£10.00 concessions Circle: £14.00 Box Seat: £16.00 Child: £5.00. Tel: 01289 330999. www.maltingsberwick.co.uk 17 MAY

RODDY WOOMBLE: Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles. 7.30pm. Idlewild front man Roddy Woomble is also a celebrated solo songwriter and performer. He returns with a four piece band that helps to create the perfect backdrop for his poetic lyrics, blending touches of country and folk to a set of poignant songs. ‘Listen to Keep’ (released in March 2013) is his third solo album and

features the naturally poetic writing, memorable melodies and powerful, artistic expression that has built his reputation as one of Scotland's finest songwriters. One of Britain's most distinct and talented voices Kerrang. £14 (children under 16 £5). Box Office: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com THE BEVVY SISTERS; Mixing equal measures of sweetness and sass, grit and glamour, heartbreak and hilarity – cut with a dash of potent Scottish spirit – The Bevvy Sisters have won a uniquely distinctive place in audiences’ hearts. Their radiantly triple-layered voices and artfully wide-ranging repertoire of vintage, contemporary and original songs, interweaving genres from country to jazz, gospel to indie-pop, stand out from the crowd in both style and substance. Now with a freshly re-blended line-up, their signature musical cocktail is more intoxicating than ever: pure vocal magic, distilled to the power of three. ‘I feel it’s my calling to be an understudy Bevvy Sister’ Eddi Reader‘Luscious. Lovely. Tuneful. The Bevvy Sisters can mix the dirtiest martini in town, then sing it. Maltings Theatre, Eastern Lane, Berwick Upon Tweed, Time 7.30pm. Tickets £12, £10 and £6 (under 16) 1 JUNE

TOMMY ASHBY, ELECTRIC PENELOPE and ALAN OLIVER: St Boswells Live! is very excited to be hosting the opening evening of St Boswells Village Week. True to form, we have pulled out all the stops to bring you a truly engaging and entertaining show to kick the week off. Tommy Ashby has come back up from London to his native Borders, to perform a solo set for us. Electric Penelope comprise Berwick-Upon-Tweed based Anna Emmins, a truly extraordinary singer and songwriter, plus a superb band of musicians, all of whom are performers in their own right. Doors 7.30, St Boswells Village Hall with candles, nibbles and a lovely atmosphere. Tickets: £10 full / £5 under-16 / £25 family of up to 5, at St Boswells Post Office or on the door (subject to availability). Buy online tickets at a £1 discount for adults, including booking fee! (sorry, no family tickets online): www.wegottickets.com

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Imaginate Edinburgh May 6-13 Scotland's international festival of performing arts for children and young people www.imaginate.org.uk Southside Fringe Glasgow May 10-26 We are a group of creative South-side professionals giving our time to build a Southside Fringe Festival to run in tandem with and complement the Southside Festival in May 2013. Working closely with Public-I Events and Media, we will act as an agency, bringing together venues and performers. The Southside Fringe is focused upon providing a fortnight of quality opportunities for acts, performers and musicians in May 2013. It’s an incredibly exciting time in the Southside with fantastic new venues The Glad Café and The Bungo actively encouraging creativ-ity and supporting local Southside talent. The ethos of the Southside Fringe is very much ‘strength in numbers’ : the more facets of the community and local businesses who get involved the louder our voice and the bigger the Southside’s profile will be on the festival map. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Moniave Folk Festival Moniaive, Dumfriesshire, May 10-12 The Moniave Folk Festival has something for everyone, Great mu-sic, Piping competitions, Open stages, children’s events and con-certs. Workshops. Come along for a wonderful family weekend. www.moniaivefolkfestival.co.uk FifeSing Collessie, Fife May 10-12 This unique event brings together some of Scotland's finest exponents of traditional singing for a weekend of old songs and bothy ballads in concerts and singarounds in the ru-ral surroundings of the Fife Farm Park. The weekend also includes workshops/talks on topics related to traditional song and culture. www.springthyme.co.uk/fifesing Scribblers Picnic Stirling May 12 The Scribbler’s Picnic is a charity that was set up in 2001 to raise money for five cancer charities –

CHAS, Strathcarron Hospice, Maggie’s Centre, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Macmillan Cancer Care. This outdoor event is held at the Stirling Rugby Club with each year getting better and better. Four stages of music and a charity fete make it a fun day for all the family. www.scribblerspicnic.co.uk Perth Festival of the Arts Perth May 16-26 The Festival intends to celebrate its 42nd birthday by staging some world-class events with an interna-tional flavour with artists coming from the USA and Russia as well as the UK. The Festival covers many art forms from classical music and opera to comedy, rock, folk and the visual arts. www.perthfestival.co.uk Buchan Heritage Society Strichen Festi-val Strichen, Fraserburgh May 17-19 The Buchan Heritage Festival at Strichen is one of the finest places to appreciate our rich tradition of music, song, verse, drama and story, and, at the same time, enjoy listening to, or using, the broad 'Doric' language which is still very much alive here in the North East, and enjoy a friendly family atmos-phere where contestants have come from a' the airt's and pairt's o' Scot-land and sometimes beyond. www.buchanheritagesociety.co.uk Comlongon Rocks Dumfriesshire May 18 Comlongon Rocks is an annual ex-citing, live music outdoor festival held in the grounds of the spectacu-lar Comlongon Castle at Clarece-field, Dumfries. Now in its second year, Comlongon Rocks is the new-est and most exciting annual music event to arrive in Dumfries & Gallo-way. This unique, one-day event raises funds for local charities. Tick-ets are available from the Comolon-gon Rocks Ticket Hotline on: 01387 870283 www.comlongonrocks.com Skye Accordion & Fiddle Festival Skye May 23-25 The annual Isle of Skye Accordion and Fiddle Festival just goes from strength to strength. The festival has built up a superb reputation for the quality and quantity of music,

fine venues and hospitality and most of all a friendly and happy family atmosphere where old friend-ships are rekindled and new friend-ships formed through the mutual love of the music. www.skyemusic.co.uk/festival.asp Orkney Folk Festival Orkney May 23-26 Here we are folks – Orkney Folk Festival number 31! Once again we have some big names coming north to join in the fun in May, and from the ceilidh bands to the almost indie strand, we have brought together a broad mix of artists that we hope appeals to everyone’s interpretation of the increasingly expansive folk genre. We are also excited to be working on some new and collabo-rative events within our four-day programme, more of which will be revealed in the New Year. As ever, our local traditions and musicians – both established and emerging – will be centre stage alongside those visiting the festival. You would be hard pushed to find another festival throughout the country that has such a strong home representation, and it is one that we are hugely proud of. www.orkneyfolkfestival.com Knockengorroch World Ceilidh Kirkcudbright May 23-26 If you prefer a bigger festival in a smaller pot you are a Knockengor-rocher! Join us beside the glittering Water of Deugh beneath the broad shoulders of southwest Scotland's great mountain peaks to celebrate some of the finest music from the Celtic diaspora and everywhere in-between. The World Ceilidh melds together the most ancient roots music with the latest cutting edge sounds. This first truly backwoods upland music fest in Scotland hosts some of the best musicians and performers from across the world. All are invited to journey over hill and dale by rock and stream to our natural greenfield auditorium and to our upland stage to experience the biggest little festival this side of anywhere! www.knockengorroch.org.uk Doune & Dunblane Fling May 23-26 Like many others, the Fling was conceived with the help of music and alcohol. It began as an idea at the Dunblane Folk Club, among a group of people fond of music and fun. And so in May 1993 the first Fling happened. Since then the Fling

has gone from strength to strength. Somewhere along the line the first 'Fling by the River' began. Held each Fling Saturday on Dunblane's historic Drying Green, its activities have ranged from an open stage for local young musicians, fire engines, space-hopper races and fire-eating jugglers, to the annual Rotary Club race for 4,000 plastic ducks down the Allan Water. Gradually a 'Fringe Fling' has developed, featuring over the years everything from ghost walks, pub quizzes, plays from the local Drama Group, master classes in everything from fiddling or man-dolins to harmony singing or bo-dhran, and the now-annual Thurs-day Jazz Night. www.dunblanefling.com Portsoy Folk Festival : “The 4th Haal” Portsoy May 24-26 A weekend of songs, tunes, stories, poetry, dance, workshops and ses-sions to be held in and around Port-soy. Main Festival Concert on Satur-day featuring Glasgow based Irish Trio The Friel Sisters, who play Fid-dle, Flute, Uillean Pipes and Sing. Irish International Sensation, the composer of ‘A Woman’s Heart’ El-eanor McEvoy. Songs and stories from our MC for the evening MC Ar-thur Johnstone. www.bothyfolk.com Montrose Music Festival Montrose May 24-26 Featuring local and national bands and musicians Some of the greatest musical talent on show Something for everyone. “Music fans can ex-pect bigger and better during the 2013 ‘MoFest’ www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk Kintyre Songwriter's Festival Campbeltown May 24-26 The Kintyre Songwriters Festival is a music festival which aims to showcase and promote the song writing and musical talent in Kin-tyre. It also aims to encourage a new generation of local songwriters and musicians, by means of dona-tions to local musical groups/organisations and the presentation of an annual memorial quaiche at Campbeltown Grammar School for original folk song. www.kintyresongwritersfestival.co.uk

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