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carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 25 JANUARY ELDRITCH SCANTYFOLK / ACOUSTIC WITH JAPAN 4, TBC; THREE Young local acts getting their first outing on the DreadnoughtRock stage to showcase their talents to you. It's FREE Entry for nearly all the January gigs and so is this one.Strictly 18+ Dreadnought Rock, 14 - 16 King Street Bathgate. West Lothian. LIMBO WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE GILLYFLOWERS / KING EIDER / HAILEY BEAVIS; The Gillyflowers are lead by a hard-wired and intrinsic talent Kirsten Adamson. Spending time in Nashville with dad Stuart Adamson of Big Country, Kirsten, at the tender age of 12 recognized that her particular

songwriting style was 'a little more country' than a girl from Scotland's should be. Now 25 and living in Edinburgh, she has just finished writing her first album and has been lucky enough to meet like minded individuals, with talent and passion for her music. Edinburgh-based folk-blues band KING EIDER, are a talented five-piece who create a modern acoustic sound using traditional musicianship. From the loud to the soft, the haunting to the upbeat, the harmonic strength of this band lies in their unique mix of three-part harmonies, acoustic guitar, bass, drums and classical strings. Their sound encompasses certain aspects of Ben Howard’s melodic soulfulness, the drive of Mumford and Sons, and always shows a flair for the foot-stomping fun reminiscent of Arcade Fire. Hailey Beavis has toured the UK and Europe as part of The Forest Records Collective and plays folk music influenced by Ani DiFranco, Cat Power and Burt Bacharach. Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register St, Edinburgh, From 7.30pm in The Ballroom.

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Nevada & The Vegas Showgirls for a fabulous night of swing & sophistication, decadence and debauchery, hedonism & hi-jinks, roulette & romance, cocktails and carousing, finger poppin' & lindy-hoppin', showgirls & style! The Correspondents are DJ/MC duo, Mr Bruce and Mr Chuckles who collaborate to revamp vintage sounds for the modern ear. Resuscitating sampled relics with squelchy synths over dusty drum loops they’ve depictied the trials and errors of Love, Lust and Loss over foot-tapping toe curling "get your brogues on" dance floor Electro Swing. Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register St, Edinburgh, from 8.30pm - 1am. Advance tickets £8 stbf available from Ripping Records, Tickets Scotland (Edinburgh). Over 18 only. THE GED HANLEY TRIO, 5.00pm - 6.00pm. party cover songs, LEWIS HAMILTON AND THE BOGGIE BROTHERS, 7.00pm - 8.30pm. BLUESOUL, 9.45pm - 11.45pm, rock blues and R&B, ELWOODm 12.45am - 2.45am, alternative jam rock band. Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh 27 JANUARY JOE VITERBO, 9.30pm - 11.30pm. progressive punk ska, MACPOLVO, 12.30am - 2.30am, celtic / folk / rock. Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. OPEN MIC SESSION 3pm, CRANACHAN 9pm, Bannermans, Cowgate, Edinburgh. Tickets Free, 28 JANUARY OPEN MIC, 9.30am - 2.30am, just turn up for a slot, Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. EDGAR SOCIETY BAND SHOWCASE: ACTS TBA; Bannermans, Cowgate, Edinburgh. 8pm 29 JANUARY DANNY GRUFF, 8.00pm - 8.40pm. acoustic originals. SUGAR GLIDER, Playing Time: 9.00pm - 9.40pm, SPIRIT KICK, 10.00pm - 10.40pm. indie guitar rock. JIM AND THE CRICKETS 11.00pm - 11.40PM. THE DIVERSIONS, 12.00 - 2.30am, alternative rock covers. Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh 30 JANUARY

CHRIS FINN; 7.00pm - 8.30pm, acoustic covers, JOJOCOKE, 9.30pm - 11.30pm. blues rock and classic rock. 3 CARD TRICK. 12.30am - 2.30am. resident party band, Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. MOTHERTONE / SAMEFACE, TBC; Bannermans, Cowgate, Edinburgh. Tickets £4, Time 8pm 31 JANUARY SINGER SONGWRITER SLOT; 7.00pm - 8.30pm, RADGE AGAINST THE MACHINE 9.30pm - 11.30pm. Tribute. SCOPE 12.30am - 2.30am, guitar rock covers, Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. 14 FEBRUARY

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LOGAN / Slim Mistress; Logan’s sound is melodic hard rock. Since the bands inception in 2003 they have released 4 cd's independently, chalking up over 20,000 sales and charting twice in the UK Rock Chart. Constant gigging, including support slots with Hinder, Alter Bridge, Bon Jovi, The Quireboys, Thunder and appearances at Download 2009 & Hard Rock Hell III saw the band win a legion of fans worldwide. Following the award as Best Band in The Scottish Variety Awards, their fourth studio album, King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £7.50 CARSON CITY; Grand Ole Opry, 2-4 Govan Road, Glasgow. JD MCPHERSON, While making raw, visceral, booty-shaking

rockabilly and rhythm'n'blues music, with its heart firmly in the 1950s, Oklahoma native JD McPherson's deceptively sophisticated songwriting adds a smart contemporary spin to the mix, weaving in allusions and samples as diverse as the Smiths, Stiff Little Fingers and Wu-Tang Clan. Following a major online buzz, his self-released debut album Signs and Signifiers was reissued by Rounder in 2012. Glasgow four-piece The Shiverin’ Sheiks include members of The Five Aces, The Bottleneckers, The Hidden Masters and The Low Miffs, sharing their love of vintage rock’n’roll, gospel, doo-wop, country and swing.The Venue, Òran Mór,Top of Byres Road,Glasgow, Time 7:00pm, Tickets £14.50 A nTASTE OF CELTIC COLOURS; Since its inception in 1997, Celtic Colours in Cape Breton has been one of Celtic Connections’ closest kindred festivals, building on the island’s unique Scottish and Gaelic heritage with a fruitful two-way traffic of artists, ideas and audiences. Tonight’s Cape Breton ceilidh showcases some of its leading contemporary

stars, includingMary Jane Lamond and Wendy MacIsaac’s new duo partnership, fiddler/pianistKimberley Fraser and singer-songwriter Cyril MacPhee Our hosts have also promised to press-gang as many Scottish guests onstage as they can – although given the world-famous warmth of Cape Breton hospitality, any need for duress seems unlikely. Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow. SOUTHSIDE SESSIONS WITH HOWLIN' RADIO & GUESTS. modern pop/rock, Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road Glasgow, 9pm 26 JANUARY

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exploring the possibilities of how they can push their sound. In making it, the group took to heart a quote from the sage Pasadena thinker David Lee Roth that goes something like: “The first rule of rock & roll is if it sounds good, it is good.” King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £8.50 THE YAWNS / TEENCANTEEN / KING POST KITSCHl The Yawns: 4 guys and a girl making music in the vein of Teenage Fanclub. Great indie pop. / TeenCanteen – All girl four piece who make summery, breezy indie-pop music. / King Post Kitsch – More alternative music from King Post Kitsch and backing band. 13th Note,50 -60 King Street, Glasgow, BUZZARD CREEK; Grand Ole Opry, 2-4 Govan Road, Glasgow. KATY CARR; Though she certainly likes to dress the part, Katy Carr's musical journey through the 1940's is far removed from any mere fashion statement. While her 2009 album Coquette channelled the spirit and glamour of such World War II-era icons as Gracie Fields, Ginger Rogers and Vera Lynn into edgy alt-folk songwriting, alongside reworked period classics, Carr's new release Paszport, inspired by meeting an escapee from Auschwitz - one of only 144 in the camp's entire grim history - reconnects with her own Polish roots via his and other veterans' stories. Her performance incorporates specially-created short films and visual projections, reflecting the narrative behind the songs.The Venue, Òran Mór,Top of Byres Road,Glasgow, Time 7:00pm, Tickets £12. CAHOOTS; classic folk/pop. Sweeney's On The Park. 962 Pollokshaws Road Glasgow, 4-7pm THE O’CAJUNALS; classic pop, Sweeney's On The Park. 962 Pollokshaws Road Glasgow, 9pm 27 JANUARY

THE 1975; King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8pm. Tickets £7.00 DIEMENTIA / BECKON; Diementia: A five piece hailing from Glasgow bringing your their own brand of blistering Melodic Death/Thrash Metal. 13th Note,50 -60 King Street, Glasgow, Doors 8pm,Tickets £7

CARLTON JUG BAND; Grand Ole Opry, 2-4 Govan Road, Glasgow. SUNDAY JAZZ - MICHAEL DEANS QUINTET; A quintet led by tenor saxophonist Deans, playing a modern blend of bebop, jazz and funk in the main bar every Sunday. Free entry. The Whisky Bar, Òran Mór,Top of Byres Road,Glasgow, Time 5:00 pm, Free entry. SHARON KING and the RECKLESS ANGELS with Laura Beth Salter, Amy Geddes and Jenny Hill supporting Maggie Reilley.. Sharon King and the Reckless Angels continues to build a reputation for vibrant, funny, relaxed and intimate live shows. She has recently recorded album number four: NOTHING = EVERYTHING to critical acclaim. Touring the UK in Autumn 2013 with her trio The Reckless Angels, King is a natural raconteur with an easy grace. Her astute observations on Scottish life are carried in contemporary song writing, delivered wrapped in laughter. Her songs and banter are peppered with tales of her travels: colours and textures are artfully woven through the narratives by the instruments and voices of The Reckless Angels. Celtic Connections The Tron Theatre, 63 Tron Gate, Glasgow. Tickets £13, Time 8pm EUGENE ROBB; classic folk/pop, Sweeney's On The Park. 962 Pollokshaws Road Glasgow, 4pm 28 JANUARY MILO GREENE / One Last Secret; King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £7.00 ACCOUSTIC SESSION; Sweeney's On The Park. 962 Pollokshaws Road Glasgow, 8.30pm 29 JANUARY THE GOOD NATURED Free Show - In King Tuts Bar. King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8pm. Tickets Free. SWEET EMPIRE (Holland) / THE KIMBERLEY STEAKS / SLACKERVILLE; 13th Note,50 -60 King Street, Glasgow, Doors 8pm,Tickets £4 ÒRAN MÓR OPEN MIC NIGHT

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LE THUG / MACHINES IN HEAVEN / (A IS TO B); 13th Note,50 -60 King Street, Glasgow, Doors 8pm. DECLAN O'ROURKE A memorable contributor to 2012's Transatlantic Sessions line-up, Irish singer-songwriter Declan O'Rourke steers his own distinctive course between mainstream folk-pop appeal and exploratory independence. The Venue, Òran Mór,Top of Byres Road,Glasgow, Time 7:00pm, Tickets £14 ROBIN + BINA WILLIAMSON + SUPPORT; This duo make an enchanting blend of Celtic, Indian and Old Timey roots music, Robin Williamson is a legendary musician, writer and storyteller worldwide. Bina is a multi-instrumentalist and gifted singer in her own right with a hauntingly sweet melodious voice. Robin and Bina's soulful concerts feature their East West harmonies with harp, bowed psaltery and diverse other instruments. The Tron Theatre, 63 Tron Gate, Glasgow. SONGWRITER COMPETITION; Sweeney's On The Park. 962 Pollokshaws Road Glasgow,8pm ANDY WHITE support from ALAN TENNIE. Singer-songwriter Andy White carries a 12-string guitar under his arm and wears his particular brand of charm on his sleeve. With the political edge of Billy Bragg, the romance of David Gray and the Celtic lyricism of the Waterboys, Andy is a fully paid up 21st Century Troubadour (and that’s the title of his first book, recently published by Lagan Press in Ireland to rave reviews). White has earned a global following for blending folk and pop stylings with a poet’s sensibility. Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club, 30 Chamberlain Road, Jordanhill, Glasgow Doors at 8.00pm and tickets £10 in advance £12 on the door. 31 JANUARY SKERRYVORE. At The Old Fruitmarket. At Celtic Connections. www.skerryvore.com

GENERAL FIASCO; King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8pm. Tickets £7.00 SAM CARTER + THE BONNY MEN; Since winning the Horizon prize for best newcomer at 2010’s Radio 2 Folk Awards, Midlands-born singer-songwriter and guitarist Sam Carter has been in demand everywhere from Richard Thompson’s Meltdown to the Middle East – the latter as part of British/Arabic collaboration Shifting Sands, performed at Celtic Connections 2011. On his second album, 2012’s The No Testament, Carter adapts US devotional traditions – gospel, spirituals, shape-note singing – into his own movingly prayerful though secular hymns. The Tron Theatre, 63 Tron Gate, Glasgow. DANNY & BEN FROM THUNDER; Live Music, The Venue, Òran Mór,Top of Byres Road,Glasgow, Time 7:00pm, Tickets £18.50 TUMBLEWEEDS; count/west. Sweeney's On The Park. 962 Pollokshaws Road Glasgow,9pm 1 FEBRUARY ROSE PARADE / JULIA DOOGAN / MATT SCOTT / LITTLE FIRE; Rose Parade are a three piece band that formed in Ayr, Scotland in 2010. The band consists of Ari Pournaras on vocals, guitar & kick drum , Edward Mackay on banjo, glockenspiel & piano and lead guitarist, Stuart Davidson. Since their formation the trio have been committed to experimenting with music & producing their own mixture of folk, punk, indie and blues to establish a unique and exciting new sound. Their electric live shows are well worth catching to experience the buzz Rose Parade are creating. £6 entry or pay £10 and be one of the first to own a hardcopy of the new album, 2 weeks before anyone else! 13th Note, 50 - 60 King Street, Glasgow. Doors 8pm 2 FEBRUARY PARLOUR FLAMES / THE FEATHERMAN / JEYE T; Parlour Flames is a musical collaboration between former OASIS rhythm guitarist Bonehead aka Paul Arthurs and the Manchester based singer songwriter & poet Vinny Peculiar aka Alan Wilkes. King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £6.50

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SEDITIONARIES: BANDS tba; 13th Note, 50 - 60 King Street, Glasgow. Doors 8pm THIRTEEN-SEVEN; Box, Sauchiehall Street,Glasgow 3 FEBRUARY THE FACELESS / THE COLOUR PINK IS GAY; King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8pm. Tickets £10.00. BATTERY FACE / THE NEW FABIAN SOCIETY / VLADIMIR / ELECTRIC GARDENS; A wee birthday perty for local rehearsal and recording hooligans, Dixon Street Studios, who're celebrating a whole year in existence. Quite possibly the most distorted and fuzzed up perty line up ever with black metal from Battery Face, nihilistic psych punk from The New Fabian Society, ferocious post punk from Dundee's Vladimir and blues inspired rock from Electric Gardens. All door proceeds go to the bands with first 20 in getting a free drink at the bar. 13th Note, 50 - 60 King Street, Glasgow. Doors 8pm, 4 FEBRUARY HIGH ON FIRE / JUMPING JACK / LIZZARD; King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £13.00. BOY JUMPS SHIP / + more tba; A four piece Rock band from the Newcastle. So far we've shared the stage with; We Are The Ocean, The Futureheads, The Ghost of A Thousand, The Dangerous Summer Francesqa, The Xcerts and Maximo Park. 13th Note, 50 - 60 King Street, Glasgow. Doors 8pm 5 FEBRUARY NEON TREES DOORS; “I wanna shake up your system/I wanna rattle your bones/I wanna take you to the stars/And then I’ll leave you alone.” “Farther Down” Like their name, Neon Trees are a combination of slick pop hooks and sturdy organic rock, both melodic and hard-hitting, their anthems of adolescent angst, longing, love lost and found, delivered with the kind of heart-on-the-sleeve passion that only comes from hard work and commitment.King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8pm. Tickets £10.00. 7 FEBRUARY

PURE LOVE / THE VESTALS; King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8pm. Tickets £10.00. 8 FEBRUARY LOS TENTAKILLS / KILL SURRRF / HALFRICAN / DEATHCATS; 'Glasgow garage outfit, DEATHCATS are calling in some of their favourite garage bands to raise money for the Southern General Spinal Care Unit. / Kill Surrrf serve up some sweet surf sounds tinged with fuzzy guitars and catchy vocal melodies. If Brian Wilson hailed from Coatbridge then this is what the Beach Boys would have sounded like. / Don't let the name Halfrican fool you, there will be no spiritual or tribal beats from this band. Clad in their African style dress, Halfrican deliver a mash of of fuzzy guitars, Ramones beats and reverb drenched vocals. A nice mix of punk, surf and rock 'n' roll. / DEATHCATS sound like they have been brought up on a strict diet of early Beach Boys, Minor Threat and cat worship. Expect surf riffs, 80s DC hardcore aggression, flailing limbs and lots of cat chants. Headlining the bill are one of Glasgow's finest garage bands, Los Tentakills. They are like a psychedelic Tarantino soundtrack dressed up as Cowboys and Indians, sure to bring a fitting end to the night. This night will showcase some of Glasgow's best garage bands and all proceeds go to a great cause. £5 entry, doors are at 8:30pm and DEATHCATS will be selling a limited number of their custom made tie dye T-shirts with all proceeds going to charity. Get involved or get bent!' 13th Note, 50 - 60 King Street, Glasgow. Doors 8pm 9 FEBRUARY VIGO THIEVES Onsale now; Soulful and clearly heartfelt lyrics combined with flowing verses and a sublime chorus leave you wanting more…” – Artrocker. Vigo Thieves formed in 2008 and are from Wishaw, a satellite town rich in industrial history, 20-miles outside of Glasgow yet a world away. Starting a monthly club night, Shook To The Bones, gave the band a chance to develop their sound and fanbase, as well as an opportunity to put on bands from around Scotland that led to gig swaps in cities and towns across the country.King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £7.00.

VAKUNOHT / SKULLWIZARD / SKELETON GONG; 13th Note, 50 - 60 King Street, Glasgow. Doors 8pm THE SPITFIRES The Clutha, Glasgow, Doors 4:30pm, Tickets free admission. 10 FEBRUARY GALLOPS / GARDEN OF ELKS / ATLAS / EMPIRE; Gallops are a blur of a four-headed machine, weaving mechanically pivoting structures of sound that evoke imagery of retro videogame dystopias and B-movie horror soundtracks. King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £6.00. 11 FEBRUARY ORANGE GOBLIN + BACCHUS BARACUS; Orange Goblin say, Heavy Metal is not just about music: it's a way of life, a motivating mind-set, a positive force and an inspirational belief system. It's the most exciting, life-affirming noise that exists on this planet of ours, and London's indestructible masters of the furious form are Orange Goblin. Not just the UK's reigning champions of balls-out, party-starting, booze-fuelled metal, but one of the very best live rock bands of all time, the mighty Goblin have been a permanent and universally admired fixture on the British metal circuit for the past 16 years. And now they're back, with ‘A Eulogy for the Damned', their seventh and best studio album. A thunderous tour-de-force of gargantuan riffs, subterranean rumble and electrifying energy, it is the album the band have been threatening to make since they first crawled, with crumpled beer cans in hand, from the grubby Soho shadows back in the mid-90s. King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8pm. Tickets £12.50 12 FEBRUARY MOON PARTY / WE FREE MEN / CHAOS / DANNY P; 13th Note, 50 - 60 King Street, Glasgow. Doors 8pm 13 FEBRUARY THE SACCHARINES / + GUESTS! "The Saccharines! A 4-piece rock band from Edinburgh, Scotland that started playing together at the end of June 2012 and after months of practising, recording and gigging released their debut single "There's Something About You" on the 13th of November 2012

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BLACK WIDOW BURLESQUE; Have a Valentines night out with a difference at King Tut's! Enjoy a meal for 2 and a bottle of wine + 2 tickets for Black Widow Burlesque for just £30 Limited availability. Please contact King Tut’s to book your table after you have purchased the package. King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £10 & £30 15 FEBRUARY

EVOL / THE VIRGINIA DONS / KNOCK ON EFFECT; Evol are a four piece alternative/new wave/electro group from Glasgow.King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £6.00. QUEER'D SCIENCE / NO ISLAND; 13th Note, 50 - 60 King Street, Glasgow. Doors 8pm 16 FEBRUARY REA GARVEY / MARC EVANS; King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £12.50. 17 FEBRUARY

JIM LOCKEY AND THE SOLEMN SUN / DAVE HUGHES / SHAMBLES MILLER; Anarcho-Anglo storytellers JL&tSS deliver their blend of Alt. Country/Rock - the most energetic, poetic and engaging British music in the UK today.In two short years the band have incessantly toured the country playing alongside the likes of Mumford & Sons, Frank Turner, Dry the River, Johnny Flynn, Alessi’s Ark and Pete Doherty amongst many others, their visceral approach to live performance often takes them from the stage into the crowd for intimate singalong moments, impressing crowds everywhere they go. King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £6.00. 19 FEBRUARY

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LOCH LOMOND / CHERRY GROVE / ORDINARYSON; After a string of head-turning, critically acclaimed releases on Hush Records, Portland's Loch Lomond has brought their unique brand of raw symphonic chamber pop to locally based record label Tender Loving Empire. Loch Lomond released their much anticipated second full length 'Little Me Will Start A Storm' for release in 2011, and is currently recording new material.King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £10.00. BRAVE YOUNG RED / ANNA SWEENEY / MATT SCOTT; "Folk-influenced sounds expand delicately with a rich underlay of bass and flowing lead guitar...powerful lead vocals, replete with emotion, are delivered with profound clarity by James Foley and serve to identify a directness which emboldens the whole." - Joe Leightley, Glasgow Music, 13th Note, 50 - 60 King Street, Glasgow. Doors 8pm. 15 MARCH CATCHER: At Ivory Blacks, Oswald Street, Glasgow. www.myspace.com/catcherglasgowindieband www.cdbaby.com/cd/Catcher1 http://lowdownglasgow.co.uk/

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glowing reviews accross three continents, as a US Indie Acoustic Award and best female vocalist nomination at the Irish Music Awards. Heidi's follow-up The last Star was equally successful winning critical acclaim. Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Time 8pm, Tickets £12/£10 THE COALTOWN DAISES fuse together the musical stylings of established singer-songwriters, Lynzy Moutter and Vivienne Bern. It is no surprise that their shared passion for music in all shapes and sizes steered them towards meeting in the middle and collaborating on their original songs. Detailing their music with dual harmonies, intelligent lyrics and raw emotion, they want nothing more than to perform them in front of a great audience. Described as 'spell-binding', 'spine-tingling' and 'breath-taking', The Coaltown Daisies have performed at an abundance of venues and festivals on their journey. and have a very busy future ahead; they want to continue sharing their music as far and wide as possible and already have great plans to keep on doing so in 2013. Mundell Music. Backstage at the Green Hotel, Kinross. Tel: 01577 863467. Tickets £10. Doors 8pm show starts at 9.00pm. Booking - Ticket Information www.mundellmusic.com 31 JANUARY

OPERA HIGHLIGHTS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS. This year’s show features musical highlights from our favourite productions over the years, and celebrates Scottish Opera’s diverse history. Full of energy, versatility and plenty of humour, a cast of four young singers and a pianist perform a line-up of excerpts from Company favourites including Bizet’s Carmen, Puccini’s La bohème, and Mozart’s Don Giovanni, as well as music by Handel, Rossini, Britten and Strauss, and some surprises from lesser-known works. A favourite with audiences across Scotland, this gem of an evening has something for everyone, from seasoned fans to opera first-timers. The fantastic cast features The John Mather Charitable Trust Scottish Opera Emerging Artist Katie Grosset, Scottish soprano Eleanor Dennis, baritones Duncan Rock and Gary Griffiths, and Scottish tenor Nicky Spence, fresh from playing Tamino in our five star production of The Magic

Flute. McLaren Hall, Main Street, Killin, 7.30pm Tickets: 01567 820 362. ACOUSTIC SESSION; Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club, Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, entry £8 members, £10 non-members. Starting at 7.30 till about 10.30. 1 FEBRUARY TOMMY REILLY: 2009 'Orange Unsigned Act' winner Tommy Reilly will be playing a gig for RubberStamp Promotions at Wee Jimmies Cowdenbeath on Friday the 1st of February. This song reached number 14 in the UK charts. Support comes from The Project, The Moon Kids & Eilidh Hadden. Tickets cost £6 and are on sale from Wee Jimmies & Ticketweb. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojZS_N2XAHk www.facebook.com/RubberStampPromotions 6 FEBRUARY JAZZ SINGERS OPEN MIC NIGHT; If you’ve ever dreamt about singing your favourite jazz song with a live band in front of an appreciative audience, then our open mic nights are for you! Come and see for yourself - and if you’re not ready to sing, then just come to relax in good company while listening to some great music.. Stirling Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £5. Time 8pm. 7 FEBRUARY SCOTT MURRAY & THE MURRETTES; Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club, Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, entry £8 members, £10 non-members.Starting at 7.30pm till about 10.30pm. 8 FEBRUARY BUDENZAUBER; You want some Rock & Roll! Well you have it here! The Budenzauber band members: Heinz-Bernd Hövelmann masters a variety of instrumets. For The Budenzauber gig series, he sticks to what is closest to his heart and passion - guitar and lead vocals. Heinz-Bernd is very much a communicator and a strong front man on stage with a wealth of experience. His element have been, for the most part, Blues, Boogie Woogie and Rock'n'Roll. Heinz-Bernd plays very regularly with three different sets of musicians and works with the German equivalent of the BBC radio. Heinz-Bernd will be singing half

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hundreds of gigs behind him, Elliott Morris has a formidable reputation as one of the hardest-working and most sought-after young artists on the acoustic scene. The 23 year-old singer-songwriter began playing electric guitar when he was 11, but launched his solo set at 17, just a year after starting to explore the possibilities of the acoustic instrument. Elliott taps the strings and beats.Quite a number of you expressed in our recent survey that you wanted NEW Music! Your support would be greatly appreciated! Stop Press - Elliott will be playing at Celtic Connections! . Mundell Music Backstage at the Green Hotel, Kinross. Tickets £8, Booking / Ticket Information, www.mundellmusic.com, 21 FEBRUARY

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ALAN MURPHY is an accomplished musician and songwriter from the Glasgow area. He is currently producing his 10th album for release in 2013. His live shows are a combination of his own work and also some classic John Martyn who was very influential on Alan's earlier years. Mundell Music Backstage at the Green Hotel, Kinross. Tickets £10, Booking / Ticket Information, www.mundellmusic.com, 23 FEBRUARY MICK TAYLOR BAND; This ROLLING STONE is fresh from his appearance with The Stones In London & New York. Don't give up the opportunity to see this Legendary Guitarist. Mick will have Hamish Stuart and Max Middleton in his Band amongst others. Mundell Music Backstage at the Green Hotel, Kinross. Tickets £26.50, Booking / Ticket Information, www.mundellmusic.com RELOADED INFO SESSIONS; This annual day offers local bands and musicians an excellent opportunity to speak to industry professionals about the real music business and how to get ahead in it. Panellists this year include BBC Radio Scotland DJ Vic Galloway, DF Concerts’ Craig Johnston and many more. Stirling Tolbooth, Jail Wynd,

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TRICKY FINGERS; What can you do when the previous night you have had MICK TAYLOR playing live? Lets have a great night to the BEST Rolling Stones Tribute Band in Scotland. They played in December and for those who were lucky enough to catch them they went down a storm Hit after hit. It's only Rock and Roll, Doom & Gloom, Jumpin Jack Flash. Honky Tonk Women, Brown Sugar. Mundell Music Backstage at the Green Hotel, Kinross. Tickets £8 Booking / Ticket Information, www.mundellmusic.com, 26 FEBRUARY THE WAY OF THE DRUM; Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers present…THE WAY OF THE DRUM Experience thundering, exhilarating rhythms, as Mugenkyo return to the roots of Taiko drumming in a dynamic and captivating show. A fusion of primal rhythm, energy, choreographed movement and infectious humour to captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. . Stirling Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £13/£11. Time 7.30pm. 28 FEBRUARY

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CHRISTINE BOVILL - PIAF. 25th and 26th. Scotland’s Little Sparrow and multi award winning songwriter and performer returns to the Lemon Tree with her show PIAF. Last year PIAF sold out the Lemon Tree and the entire run sold out at the Edinburgh Festival 2012 as well as all over the country. Bovill is the world’s best Piaf performer! Charles Dumont

himself, writer of “No Regrets” and 40 other songs for Edith Piaf flew into Edinburgh from Paris to appear on stage and play for her. He said “Christine sings so well, so beautifully.” Edinburgh Festival.org wrote, “It was as if Piaf had been alive again for a few moments with us as Christine performed.” No pretence. No gimmicks. Simply a voice. Pure and majestic. Singing of life's triumphs and tragedies, resisting the temptation of retelling her life story, PIAF focuses instead on the music. "This homage to Piaf will transport you from Aberdeen to the streets of Montmartre and “Send shivers, Lemon Tree 5 West North Street, Aberdeen. Doors 7.00pm. Tickets £14 +bf. HEDGEHOG PIE - consisting of Bob Knight, Willie Knight, Tony Duguid and Ronny Nicoll, return to Stonehaven with a mix of traditional, self-penned and new arrangements of close harmony tunes. A night of musical entertainment from Stoney to the west coast of America. No cons, no synthesizers, no machines and no backing tracks ..... only live music. Stonehaven Folk Club, Community Centre, Bath Street, Stonehaven. 26 JANUARY THE PICTISH TRAIL + Eagleowl It’s not easy to pin down The Pictish Trail, aka Johnny Lynch. His critically acclaimed 2008 debut album, Secret Soundz Vol. 1, was a gloriously eclectic slice of lo-fi folk-pop, and he is also one half of demented dance-pop duo Silver Columns with Adem Ilhan. As if that wasn’t enough, Lynch also has his hands full with Fence Records, a DIY indie label based in the East Neuk of Fife, which he runs alongside Kenny Anderson, best known as King Creosote. Fence’s events, including the Home Game festival in Anstruther and Away Game on the remote Hebridean island of Eigg, are infamous for selling out in a matter of minutes and attract music fans from all over the world to Scotland. After a summer spent playing the pick of the UK’s music festivals with his band, Lynch is now back home on Eigg where he’s putting the finishing touches to Secret Soundz Vol 2, due to be released on January 21st, 2013. Tunnels 2, Carnegies Brae, Aberdeen. Doors, 8.00pm. Tickets, Advance Tickets £8+bf / £10 on door (available from One-Up Records, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Phone (01224) 642662 or online www.wegottickets.com/event/193649. PLUM / FIONA SOE PAING. Cellar 35, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, Time: 8pm 1 FEBRUARY SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents RUNNICLES CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH, with conductor Donald Runnicles and violinist Julian Rachlin and a programme which also includes Berg’s Violin Concerto and Schubert’s Six German Dances, in the

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OPERA HIGHLIGHTS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS. This year’s show features musical highlights from our favourite productions over the years, and celebrates Scottish Opera’s diverse history. Full of energy, versatility and plenty of humour, a cast of four young singers and a pianist perform a line-up of excerpts from Company favourites including Bizet’s Carmen, Puccini’s La bohème, and Mozart’s Don Giovanni, as well as music by Handel, Rossini, Britten and Strauss, and some surprises from lesser-known works. Tarbert Village Hall, Campbelltown Rd, Tarbert. Argyll. Time, 7.30pm, Tickets: 01880 820 272 29 FEBRUARY OPERA HIGHLIGHTS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS. This year’s show features musical highlights from our favourite productions over the years, and celebrates Scottish Opera’s diverse history. Full of energy, versatility and plenty of humour, a cast of four young singers and a pianist perform a line-up of excerpts from Company favourites including Bizet’s Carmen, Puccini’s La bohème, and Mozart’s Don Giovanni, as well as music by Handel, Rossini, Britten and Strauss, and some surprises from lesser-known works. A favourite with audiences across Scotland, this gem of an evening has something for everyone, from seasoned fans to opera first-timers. Bowmore Village Hall, Islay. Time 7.30pm. Tickets: 01496 810 262 also 01496 302 264

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SHARON KING and the RECKLESS ANGELS with Laura Beth Salter. Sharon King and the Reckless Angels continues to build a reputation for vibrant, funny, relaxed and intimate live shows. She has recently recorded album number four: NOTHING = EVERYTHING to critical acclaim. Touring the UK in Autumn 2013 with her trio The Reckless Angels, King is a natural raconteur with an easy grace. Her astute observations on Scottish life are carried in contemporary song writing, delivered wrapped in laughter. Her songs and banter are peppered with tales of her travels: colours and textures are artfully woven through the narratives by the instruments and voices of The Reckless Angels. Big Burns Supper, Station Hotel, Dumfries, Tickets, £7. Time, 9pm. http://bigburnssupper.ticketsolve.com/shows/873488217/events) 26 JANUARY

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Prestwick. Time 9.15pm. Tickets Free. Bill 07967 503027 7 FEBRUARY LIVE MUSIC/ JAM SESSION WITH TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3 – 5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.15pm. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027 2 FEBRUARY LIVE MUSIC/ JAM SESSION WITH TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3 – 5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.15pm. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027 SHOOT THE CRAW, WILDCARD; Eagle Tavern, 3 – 5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9pm. Tickets Free. 8 FEBRUARY LIVE MUSIC/ JAM SESSION WITH TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3 – 5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.15pm. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027 THE SEXX GODZ, WILDCARD; Eagle Tavern, 3 – 5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9pm. Tickets Free. 14 FEBRUARY LIVE MUSIC/ JAM SESSION WITH TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3 – 5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.15pm. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027 15 FEBRUARY LIVE MUSIC/ JAM SESSION WITH TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3 – 5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.15pm. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027 VALENTINE SPECIAL WITH THE REPUBLIC OF SOUL; Eagle Tavern, 3 – 5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9pm. Tickets Free.

16 FEBRUARY LIVE MUSIC/ JAM SESSION WITH TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3 – 5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.15pm. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027 THE DANGEROUS BROTHERS, Eagle Tavern, 3 – 5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9pm. Tickets Free. 21 FEBRUARY LIVE MUSIC/ JAM SESSION WITH TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3 – 5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.15pm. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027 23 FEBRUARY LIVE MUSIC/ JAM SESSION WITH TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3 – 5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.15pm. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027 THE REASONS; Eagle Tavern, 3 – 5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9pm. Tickets Free. 28 FEBRUARY LIVE MUSIC/ JAM SESSION WITH TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3 – 5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.15pm. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027

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BABEL FISH; The marvellously mutant musical organism known as Babel Fish was first spawned well over a decade ago, at Glasgow's Celtic Connections festival. Emerging from the primordial soup of the infamous

Festival Club, Babel Fish developed a sound whose sources range from traditional Scottish to Jimi Hendrix, cross-fertilising Celtic, Balkan, jazz, rock and funk influences. Urquhart alternately muses and inveighs amidst music that roams from wayward adventure to anthemic euphoria. It might be a wholly untamed beast, but Babel Fish somehow engenders its own internal logic, a fusion of freedom and discipline to make you dance, smile, ponder and dream. Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, Eastgate, Peebles, Time 7.30pm. £14 (£5 under 16s). Tickets: 01721 725 777 BURNS NIGHT BASH Undoubtedly one of our most popular nights of the whole year, the Burns Night Bash is a great opportunity for local musicians to come and play and have a good time. It’s the night when the String Jam Club’s stage is being thrown open to musicians everywhere who want to perform & share their music. Everyone will be a star for the night so please be there and take part in this magical musical marathon. Whether performing or just coming along to listen, you are very welcome. Such is the demand that performance spaces have nearly gone already, so if you want to play, get in touch NOW before you miss the boat. Whatever style of music you play, whether you're into jazz, folk, blues or singer-songwriters or whatever, whether you perform original material or do covers, whoever you are - we want to hear you play so come on down and enjoy the unique String Jam experience! And for musicians, it’s a great chance to play through a professional PA system with a fantastic engineer, so you’ll get the best sound possible. Please note you don’t have to perform a Burns song, but it will be very welcome if you do! Toasting the haggis, piper & festive raffle, AND the unforgettable unique rendition of Tam O’Shanter (complete with props) makes this a night to remember (not to mention the Lovehearts ,and the lovely Kathy Stewart who will be compering). The Burns Night Bash is a tribute to all the local musicians who have helped to create the enduring success of the String Jam Club "the Borders haven of acoustic music” - now in its 16th year. Thanks to everyone who helps keep this

“Border musical treasure” going, you are the life blood of live music in the area, and without you String Jam Club would not be the enduring success it has become. String Jam Club, Salmon Inn, Bank Street, Galashiels, Doors 7.15pm, music starts 8.00pm, Admission £8.00 to all on the door (includes haggis supper) Please note this is not a ticketed event 1 FEBRUARY RICHARD DURRANT IN CONCERT; Richard Durrant is a world class virtuoso with an imaginative flair for presentation and a warm and easy rapport with audiences. Richard returns to Scotland with his new show. Guitar in hand, he shares stories and music from a lifetime in music. He also pays musical homage to JS Bach, Mike Oldfield, Django Reinhardt and Paraguayan composer Agustin Barrios, an abiding musical presence that led to Richard’s own adventures in South America and the release of his latest album Hijo de Hombre. This concert includes specially commissioned visuals. Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, Eastgate, Peebles, Time 7.30pm. £14 (£5 under 16s). Tickets: 01721 725 777 BRUCE & WALKER Folk Group, Village Hall, Eckford, Time:7:00pm, Phone:01835 850324 or 01835 862228 VOLTS (ACDC Tribute), Reiver's Bar, Galashiels. Time: 9:30pm. Phone: 01896 668999. Price: £5. 2U - U2 Tribute; Reiver's Bar, Galashiels. Time: 9:30pm. Phone: 01896 668999. Price: £5. 3 FEBRUARY

KELSO MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT with JAMES GILCHRIST (TENOR), ANNA TILBROOK (PIANO) AND THE PUERTAS QUARTET perform Vaughan Williams' haunting song cycle 'On Wenlock Edge' and Elgar's great masterpiece the Piano Quintet, High School, Kelso. Time 2:30pm Phone: 01668 216550, 8 FEBRUARY

SAFEHOUSE (BLUES); Reiver's Bar, Galashiels. Time 9:30pm, Phone 01896 668999

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JANUARY Celtic Connections January 17 - February 3 Celtic Connections 2013 runs from Thursday 17 January – Sunday 3 February and comprises a wealth of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, workshops, free events and late night sessions taking place over 18 days in various venues across Glasgow. Various venues across Glasgow are utilised for Celtic Connections 2013 such as the Main Auditorium in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, O2 ABC, The Tron, Òran Mór, The Arches, The Mitchell Theatre, City Halls, Kelvin-grove, The Barrowland Ballroom, St Andrews in the Square and festival fans’ favourite the Old Fruitmarket will all play host to Celtic Connec-tions events. The festival boosts the local economy and tourism industry in the normally quiet post-festive period. Celtic Connections enjoyed an extremely successful 19th festi-val in 2012, with over £1.1m ticket sales and attendances topping 100,000. Festival fans attended an average of 3.8 events, and respon-dents to the survey were over-whelmingly positive about the vari-ety and quality of both music and venues. Tickets can be booked online at www.celticconnections.com www.celticconnections.com

FEBRUARY Wee Dub Festival Edinburgh February 1-3 The Wee Dub Festival is the UKs only multi-venue festival dedicated to the diverse and enduring sound of Jamaican music. Launched in 2011, the festival has grown from a one night event to a whole weekend of conscious roots music taking in a number of Edin-burgh’s best underground venues. This year’s festival once again fea-tures a diverse array of established and emerging acts covering dub, reggae, dancehall, dubstep, jungle, digital and beyond. All of the ven-ues are within walking distance of each other, and with a host of af-fordable hostels and hotels in the City Centre, the festival is a great destination for reggae and dub fans from further afield. The 2012 edi-tion attracted ticket-buyers from across the UK and Europe, and saw every session packed out and with great atmosphere. www.weedubfestival.co.uk Fife Jazz Festival Fife February 1-3 Come and join us for another week-end of high quality Jazz and Blues. Fife’s annual Jazz Festival has a

range of jazz styles in diverse ven-ues the length and breadth of the Kingdom. It’s this breadth of inter-est that gives Fife Jazz Festival its special flavour - an independent spirit; a commitment to quality and creativity; strong roots, and local popular appeal. We welcome a host of international jazz stars including Dan Block, Eric Alexander, Tim Kliphuis, Brian Kellock, and David Blenkhorn; and a fresh batch of the best of swinging jazz from our own shores. www.fifejazzfestival.com Glasgow Music & Film Festival February 15-17 Just when you thought it couldn't possibly get any better, Glasgow Music and Film Festival returns with a jaw-dropping series of live per-formances, new soundtracks and AV explorations. Lovingly co-curated by film buffs and music geeks from the Glasgow Film Festival and the Arches, the programme embraces local artists and global greats.with the results range from the enter-taining, to the inspirational, to the downright weird. For gig info and tickets: www.thearches.co.uk/gigs www.facebook.com/glasgowmusicandfilm

MARCH Fifestock Kinross March 8 - 24 The Annual Fifestock Music Festival takes place "Backstage” at The Green Hotel, Kinross. Latest up-dates on the website. FIFESTOCK comes but once a year and here it is for 2013! A wide range of genres and Artists for you all to experience. Please note that some gigs are on their way to being a sell out. Don't leave it too late to book on 01577 863467 www.fifestock.com Niel Gow Scottish Fiddle Festival March 22-24 The 2013 Niel Gow Festival will be held in the beautiful Perthshire vil-lage of Dunkeld & Birnam, home of Niel Gow. The annual festival was established in 2004 to celebrate the life and music of Perthshire's fiddle legend. It is envisaged that through time the festival and other activities will gather enough funds to erect a fitting memorial to Niel Gow in Dunkeld & Birnam. Niel Gow (not Neil Gow) was born in Strathbraan on 22nd March 1727 and grew up in the village of Inver, by Dunkeld. www.niel-gow.co.uk Northern Nashville

Country Music Festival Caithness March 29-31 In 2004 we took a gamble and ran our first ever Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music Festival (NNCCMF), which thankfully was a great success. Over the years it has gone from strength to strength, with country music fans converging on Caithness over Easter Weekend to be part of this 3-day 5-show ex-travaganza of live country music. This is truly an international event featuring top class acts from the USA, Canada, Europe, Ireland and the U.K. alongside our wealth of lo-cal talent and youth bands. www.nncmc.co.uk

APRIL Edinburgh’s Youth ‘Easter’ Gaitherin April 2 – 5 EYG’s flagship Easter event takes place during the Easter holidays. Around 120 young people (P5 - S6) take part in four days of workshops led by some of the country’s finest traditional musicians. The event is supported by a team of volunteers and workshop range from fiddle and accordion to song writing and inter-net radio production. The Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin is for anyone; whether you’ve never played be-fore, only just started, or you are an experienced player or singer. You don’t need to have experience of traditional music or be able to read music to enjoy EYG events. www.eyg.org.uk Inverness Whisky Festival Bogbain Farm April 5-6 The Inverness Whisky Festival cele-brates our national drink within the fantastic surroundings of Bogbain Farm, 3 miles south of Inverness. Friday 5 April will see us led on a whisky-fuelled journey through the streets of Inverness, visiting some of the city’s oldest pubs, and being entertained on our journey by some of Scotland’s finest trad musicians. Then on Saturday 6 April the main event, held at Bogbain Farm, gives us the chance to sample an abun-dance of malt whiskies, and to learn from the masters how to drink, sa-vour, and most importantly, enjoy our whisky. Live music, talks, tast-ings, great food and of course, the all important water of life: the In-verness Whisky Festival is a feast for all the senses. Saturday tickets for the Inverness Whisky Festival are now on sale at £25 each. www.invernesswhiskyfestival.co.uk Moffat Weekend of Music Moffat

April 5-7 A weekend of song and music in Moffat, Dumfriesshire. 2013 is the 8th year for the Moffat Weekend of Music & Song Folk song sessions, Folk music sessions & Blues ses-sions. The purpose of the festival is to promote traditional song & mu-sic. The weekend is a promotion and celebration of traditional and contempory folk song and music. It is a participation event and at pre-sent is centred around, Thje Annan-dale Arms Hotel, The Black Bull Ho-tel and the Buccleuch Hotel, Moffat. All the events are free of charge. There are numerous B & Bs and an excellent campsite very close to the town. MWMS Facebook link: http://on.fb.me/VQCrFQ Edinburgh International Harp Festival Edinburgh April 5-10 The Clarsach Society & Edinburgh International Harp Festival is an an-nual celebration and gathering of musical talents. Find out more about us at www.clarsachsociety.co.uk The Clarsach Society (Comunn na Clarsaich) encourages interest in the instrument, especially amongst young players, who enjoy its adaptability to solo work, accompa-niment or ensemble playing. The Society also presents the Edinburgh International Harp Festival - an an-nual celebration and gathering of musical talents. Every Spring we bring harpists from across the globe together to rub shoulders with you, the audience. www.harpfestival.co.uk Glenfarg Folk Feast April 12-14 Ran by Glenfarg Village Folk Club the festival may be small but its stature and longevity are huge to say the least. We pride ourselves on running a friendly event with work-shops and competitions to suit all tastes, and the World famous Puff-a -Box competition just has to be seen to be believed! www.glenfargfolkclub.com Tradfest Edinburgh April 26 - May 6 A new Festival inspired by the tradi-tional arts of Scotland will take place in Edinburgh in 2013. TRAD-FEST Edinburgh - Dùn Èideann will celebrate arts of tradition in their local, national and international contexts. It will include song, story, arts and crafts, music and dance, along with their interconnections. The key aim of TRADFEST is to combine authentic cultural sources with contemporary edge and flair. www.ceilidhculture.co.uk

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