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PAPER BEATS ROCK / GOAT LEAF / ZODIAC N BLACK; Bannermans, Cowgate, Edinburgh. Tickets, £5. Time 8pm. ART OF PRIVILEGE, AFTERLIFE; Sneaky Pete’s. 73 Cowgate. Edinburgh. Time 7pm. 20 APRIL

GEORGIA GORDON; The Big Barge Chill, Union Path Canal, Edinburgh. CODA MUSIC - RECORD STORE DAY This year Coda will be celebrating RSD with live performances from Karine Polwart, Inge Thomson & Rachel Newton at 3pm. Jenna Reid with Kevin MacKenzie at

4pm. As well as the many exclusive Record Store Day releases, the 20th will also be the opening day of our new space 'The VINYL ROOM'. The shop has been refurbished to include a new space in which we will be stocking a large selection of brand new Imports and U.K. vinyl releases. 'The VINYL ROOM' Coda Music, 12, Bank St, The Mound, Edinburgh. 21 APRIL

HARRY GEORGE JOHNS / THE LAST BATTLE (acoustic) / ASTRONAUT HEAD; Leeds based musician HARRY GEORGE JOHNS will be taking his brooding solo acoustic stylings on the road after the release of his debut mini album Post-Breakdown Blues. Keeping things as DIY as possible, Harry has handpicked several intimate venues, one of which is the fantastic Henderson's Café. Post-Breakdown Blues is an incredibly personal diary of a dark and desperate time. As Winter 2011 was in full flow, Harry found himself confronting issues such as mental illness, heartbreak and homelessness.

He stayed on a mate's floor with a laptop and a few microphones, and inspired by this dark time, Harry wrote and recorded Post-Breakdown Blues. Joining the former DINOSAUR PILE-UP guitarist will be our mates...THE LAST BATTLE (acoustic) Fantastic indie/folk/pop gems from Scott Longmuir along with his slightly smaller than usual band of merry men and women and ASTRONAUT HEAD Disarmingly powerful off-kilter alt. pop from this currently Edinburgh-based Buffalo, New Yorker. Henderson’s Cafe. St. John’s Church 3 Lothian Road, Edinburgh. Time: 7pm-10pm, Tickets: £5 on the door. 18+ LENE LOVICH BAND; The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. From 7.30pm in The Ballroom. Advance tickets £12.50 available from Tickets Scotland (Edinburgh). Over 18 only. 22 APRIL MAMA'S BABY; Bannermans, Cowgate, Edinburgh. Tickets £4. Time 8pm.

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23 APRIL BLUEFLINT; Enjoy the sound of banjos blended with fiddle, double-bass and drums in a line-up that deftly captures the atmospheric Blueflint sound. Leith Folk Club, The Victoria Park House Hotel, Clarke Suite, 221 Ferry Road, Edinburgh. Tickets £7. www.leithfolkclub.com 24 APRIL APRIL SHARON KING & THE RECKLESS ANGELS (Part of Edinburgh Trad Fest). Pleasance Cabaret Bar, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh. Tickets are £10, £8(concessions), and £6 (members). Ticket reservations: ebort@ed.ac.uk / ph 0131 650 2458 25 APRIL DINGUS KHAN / KING EIDER / MINDS OF MONTAGE, Described as "Rising like a behemoth from the sludge of the Stour Estuary, DINGUS KHAN are exactly what you'd imagine a band with a name like Dingus Khan to be. They consist of three drummers to keep your heart beating. Three bass players to keep your feet tapping. A singing guitarist to melt young girls' hearts. And an electric ukulele demon just to keep you on your toes. Let Dingus Khan play their rock and roll music my boy, and let them play it Hard and Fast. Then Slow and Steady. Then Hard and Fast." The Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College Of Art, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Time: 7pm –10pm Tickets: £6 from http://www.scottish.ticketsource.co.uk/ Age Restriction. BEN BEDFORD+ JAY BROWN’ The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. From 8pm in The Speakeasy. Advance tickets £10 stbf available from Ripping Records. Over 18 only. GEORGIA GORDON Traverse Sessions, Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh 8pm DRENGE & TEMPLES CO-HEADLINE; Sneaky Pete’s 73 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Time 7pm. 26 APRIL BONGRIPPER /CONAN / HUMANFLY / ATRAGON; Bannermans, Cowgate, Edinburgh. Tickets £10. Time 7:30pm AARON WRIGHT and 2 other

guests. Scottish Trail Tour. End of Leg 1, Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register St, Edinburgh. Time 7pm. CHARITY NIGHT FOR S.A.N.D.S. WITH THe Resistance+ DJ Massive Heid+ DJ Kels Bells. The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. From 7.30pm in The Ballroom. Admission £10. Over 18 only. RAINTOWN; Multi award winning Scottish duo ‘Raintown’ are fast gaining the reputation as one of the hottest Contemporary Country acts in Europe. Forget any preconceived ideas of what you think Country Music is – the newly engaged couple, Paul Bain and Claire McArthur dynamically front a fantastic 5 piece band that will blow you away! They share lead vocals and with their signature harmonies will have you hooked. Sneaky Pete’s 73 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Time 7pm. 27 APRIL SAMH FUNDRAISER’ Bannermans, Cowgate, Edinburgh. Tickets tbc. Time 8pm. SEA BASS KID; The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. From 9pm - 1am in The Ballroom. Advance tickets £7 stbf available from Tickets Scotland (Edinburgh). Buy online here. Over 18 only. BROTHER AND BONES’ Sneaky Pete’s 73 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Time 7pm. 28 APRIL

ABSOLUTE BOWIE (BOWIE TRIBUTE) Bannermans, Cowgate, Edinburgh. Time 8pm. 30 APRIL

APRIL NORDIC FIDDLERS BLOC (Part of Edinburgh Trad Fest). Pleasance Theatre, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh. Tickets are £10, £8(concessions), and £6(members). Ticket reservations: ebort@ed.ac.uk / ph 0131 650 2458 £12/£10/£8. 2 MAY

GEORGIA GORDON; Sneaky Pete's, 73 Cowgate, Edinburgh. 8pm. 4 MAY

GEORGIA GORDON; Hendersons, Hanover Street, Edinburgh 7-9pm

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GEORGIA GORDON The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers Street, Edinburgh 10 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. Paisley Arts Centre, 15 New St, Town Centre, Paisley. 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.

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BLEECH / The Zips / Halfrican; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Price £6.00. 20 APRIL

THE 21ST CENTURY BREAKDOWN BLUES BAND / FAITHFUL STRANGER / PERPETUAL MOTION / AN HERO / DAVID MCQUARRIE (ACOUSTIC); Maggie May's, Trongate, Merchant City, Glasgow. Door Time 7.30pm, Tickets £6/£4. Tickets From Door Contact - www.facebook MEATMEN paying the best Classic old time Rock n’Roll, Maggie Mays Bar, 60 The Trongate, Glasgow, Doors 6pm, Free Entry. AMY DUNCAN; Stereo, Renfield Lane, Glasgow. Time 7pm. THE LEISURE SOCIETY / Keston Cobblers Club; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Price £12.00 AARON WRIGHT - Full Band Appearance, Scottish Trail Tour, Cuan Mor, 60 George St, Oban. 21 APRIL

JAMIE BUTTON playing all your old favourites from past to present, Maggie Mays Bar, 60 The Trongate, Glasgow, Doors 9pm, Entry Free ROBIN MCKINVEN/GRAEME GRAY/SARAH SWIRE, Slouch 203-205 Bath St, Glasgow. Doors 6pm, Free Entry. BROMHEADS / Steve Heron; Bromheads are a 50's inspired garage band formed in Sheffield, UK in 2009. Formed by Tim Hampton,and Dan Potter from their previous 3 piece band Bromheads Jacket. They're a duo building a reputation for raucous live shows in the UK in bedsits, underground clubs to guerrilla gigs in libraries. King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Price £8.00. 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. Time 8.30pm.

22 APRIL DOG IS DEAD / MT / Jack Butler; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8pm. Price £10.00. 23 APRIL

GRINGOLO CHOLLO PLUS GUESTS, live jazz quartet featuring special gusts from around the world, Slouch 203-205 Bath St, Glasgow. Doors 9pm, Free Entry WALTER SCHREIFELS; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Price £9.00. DIVAS; 23 – 25. May Miller, Barbara Bryceland and Ashley McCullagh Hosted by the outrageous Ms Cheri Treiffel. Music and Arrangement by Robert H Miller Three of Glasgow’s top female performers return to East Kilbride with Diva’s. A Glasgow institution that needs no introduction, May Miller an her husband, tonight’s music maestro, Robert, have been performing for over twenty year’s. Village Theatre, Maxwell Drive, East Kilbride Tickets. £15.00, Time 8pm. 24 APRIL TIJUANA BIBLES, Late night bar bites, booze and blues, Slouch 203-205 Bath St, Glasgow. Doors 9pm, Free Entry. LITTLE COMETS / Poor Things’ King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8pm. Price £11.00. HAPPY MARTYR / THE COFFINS AND THE APPARELLS; Happy Martyr who consist of Boz Boorer (The Polecats/Morrisey) and Alex Lusty (Acarine and Who shot who?) will be playing their 1st ever performance in Scotland, with a mixture of acoustic and rap and with rave reviews of their last album it will be one to watch support comes from 2 rising local bands The Coffins and The Apparells, Over 18's only. Audio, 14 Midland Street, Glasgow, Doors 7pm - 11 pm, Price: £6.50 tickets from www.wegottickets.com 25 APRIL

THE BLOKES Playing the best Folk and blues around, Maggie Mays Bar, 60 The Trongate, Glasgow, Doors 10pm, Entry

Free. KING CHARLES / We Were Evergreen / Jessica Tonder; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Price £10.00 CHASING OWLS / PRONTO MAMA / BILLY VINCENT / QUICKBEAM; Billy Vincent is one part Bill, one part Vincent, three parts raggle taggle maverick vagabond troubadour - a cocktail to grace any happy hour inspired adventure.Billy Barratt and David Vincent’s inspired tales from the front line of life delve deep into a narrative so resonant it beggars belief that two south Londoners, so young, can draw on such a deep seam of emotion with such engaging empathy. They deliver evocative stories – if indeed that is what they are (my god I hope these guys haven’t lived all this!) - of life’s bittersweet chapters that past masters of the art, Cave, Davies, Morrisey & Stipe have taken years to hone. Nice and Sleazy, Sauchihill Street, Glasgow. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £5 / £6. 26 APRIL THE ZIPS / RAT PATROL / LOCAL SUPPORT. East Kilbride Arts Centre, 51 Old Coach Rd, East Kilbride, Glasgow. Time 8pm. Tickets £5. HIDDEN AGENDA Maggie Mays Basement, 60 The Trongate, Glasgow, Doors 7.30pm, Entry £6 DAN SOUTH, If you’ve got a Rock 'n' Roll problem, we've got the solution…Rock N Roll, Blues, Rock, Funk Soul & the kitchen sink. Slouch 203-205 Bath St, Glasgow. 11pm-3am, Free Entry BROWN BEAR AND THE BANDITS & MINIATURE DINOSAURS / Junebug; Brown Bear & The Bandits are a three piece from Largs in Scotland. Combining folk guitar, celtic airs and pop hooks with meaningful lyrics, they creates a unique "must hear' soundKing Tut's Wah Wah Hut. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Price £6.00. CRY PARROT 6TH BIRTHDAY With Sacred Paws / Hector Bizerk / Tut Vu Vu / Ultimate Thrush / Ela Orleans / Sad City. Plus DJ sets from David Barbarossa, Mother and Fergus Clark. The Glue Factory, Glasgow, 9pm – late. Tickets £5. 27 APRIL

MEATMEN paying the best Classic old time Rock n’Roll, Maggie Mays Bar, 60 The Trongate, Glasgow, Doors 6pm, Free Entry WHEEESHT / FRANNY MCKEOWN, Maggie Mays Basement, 60 The Trongate, Glasgow, Doors 7.30pm, Entry £6 MINUS THE BEAR; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Price £11.00. LITTLE EYE, special Saturday afternoon show. ABC, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Doors 12.00pm. MARK ANGELS special Saturday afternoon show. ABC, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Doors 12.00pm. CLOSE AND FEMALE; Following on from last season’s sell out concerts, the ladies from Up Close and Female return to the Arts Centre stage with an evening of music, laughter and song. East Kilbride Arts Centre, 51 Old Coach Rd, East Kilbride, Glasgow. Tickets £9.00 / £7.00 concession. Time 8.00pm. www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk WHAMBAM ROCKETMAN; Welcome to Whambam Rocketman, The UK's biggest and best tribute show to two of Great Britain's most prolific singer/songwriters George Michael & Sir Elton John. Whambam Rocketman are a 10 piece band who will recreate all the hits from both artists, so if were a 70's, 80's or even 90's music fan then there is something here for you as the band will transport you back through the decades with a powerfully dynamic show lasting almost 3 hours. You will not believe you're ears or you're eyes as the likeness in both appearance and voice is truly uncanny! Be prepared to be blown away! Welcome to the experience that is Whambam Rocketman! Village Theatre, Maxwell Drive, East Kilbride. admission £12.00 / £10.00 concession. time 7.30pm, 28 APRIL JAMIE BUTTON playing all your old favourites from past to present, Maggie Mays Bar, 60 The Trongate, Glasgow, Doors 9pm, Entry Free JIM N THE CRICKETS/VANETTA VALS/HERBORG HANSEN, Slouch 203-205 Bath St, Glasgow. Doors 6pm, Free

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Entry PEATBOG FAERIES That veritable "tour de force" Peatbog Faeries are about to leave their native Island of Skye for a short trip to the mainland!! As you know, they whip up a storm of traditional jigs and reels fused with jazz, hi-hop and reggae!!!!! Any in the audience, new to "the Faeries", nwont know what's hit them !!!! The Scottish Music Show, New Lanark. Checkout http://www.thescottishmusicshow.com/ for more info. GITANE ECOSSE, Returning by special request to Russian Cafe Cossachok, Gitane Ecosse features Polish gypsy jazz guitar virtuosos Ricardo Wiszniewski and Darius Szoma who join with compatriot Janek Drewniak (bass) and Andy Whiteford (sax & clarinet) to pay tribute to the music of Django Reinhardt. An evening guaranteed to get your toes tapping. Russian Café-Gallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Merchant City, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. ROBBEN FORD Support comes from Tristan Mackay; One of the greatest guitarists in rock, Robben Ford is known primarily for his blues guitar, but respected for his ability to cross genres and excel in them all. Originally a member of jazz-fusion band L.A. Express, he released his first solo album The Inside Story in 1976, and began touring the world under his own name in 1988 on the back of Talk To Your Daughter. Five Grammy nominations later, he has also collaborated with musicians as diverse as Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison and KISS over a 44 year career of prolific touring and recording. In 2010, Robben formed his first rock band, Renegade Creation, along with Michael Landau, Jimmy Haslip and Gary Novak. They released Bullet in 2012 – a work sharing the same top-notch musicianship, energy and enthusiasm which characterises his live shows. “The idea was to not re-invent the wheel,” says Ford. “Everyone knows the blues. My concept was to put great players together with songs that have deep roots and rich emotional terrain, and to just let something beautiful happen. As it turns out, that’s exactly what occurred.”This is a seated show. The Arches, Glasgow. Enter through Argyle Street entrance. 18plus. Time 7.30pm - 10pm, Tickets £25 adv.

29 APRIL DINGUS KHAN / Quiet as a Mouse. "Rising like a behemoth from the sludge of the Stour Estuary, Dingus Khan are exactly what you'd imagine a band with a name like Dingus Khan to be. They consist of three drummers to keep your heart beating. Three bass players to keep your feet tapping. A singing guitarist to melt young girls' hearts. And an electric ukulele demon just to keep you on your toes. Let Dingus Khan play their rock and roll music my boy, and let them play it Hard and Fast. Then Slow and Steady. Then Hard and Fast."King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Price £6.00. 30 APRIL GRINGOLO CHOLLO plus guests, live jazz quartet featuring special gusts from around the world. Slouch 203-205 Bath St, Glasgow. Doors 9pm, Free Entry. WASHINGTON IRVING / The Graveyard Band / Siobhan Wilson; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Price £7.00 1 MAY The Fallen Angels Club presents CHUCK PROPHET & THE MISSION EXPRESS plus THE WYNNTOWN MARSHALS: In Oran Mor, Glasgow. Tickets from Tickets Scotland on 0141 204 5151 and www.ticketweb.co.uk www.fallenangelsclub.com 2 MAY JAZZ KITCHEN; Weekly jazz jam-sessions in a cosy atmosphere. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 9pm. Tickets Free 3 MAY MINOR DELILAH with Dear Stars and David Neil: EP Launch Classic Grand, Jamaica Street, Glasgow. Doors 7.30 pm. Tickets £5.00 available from Tickets Scotland. www.facebook.com/minordelilah YES! is Glasgow's first and only gay indie club, held on the first Friday of every month at The Flying Duck. Classic and cutting edge indie/alternative tunes to get your feet dancing and your heart racing. Where everyone

can get together to drink and dance without the pretence. Guest DJ Gerry Lyons (abc Saturdays + Nice 'N' Sleazys). The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 11pm – 3am. Tickets £5 / £3. 4 MAY

FREAKBEATS; A 60’s mod happening. Jamo and guests playing a load of 45’s for your dancing pleasure. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 11pm – 3am. Tickets £5 / £3. 5 MAY

WHERE THE FOLKS AT; Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 11pm – 3am. Tickets Free. 9 MAY

JAZZ KITCHEN; Weekly jazz jam-sessions in a cosy atmosphere. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 9pm –Tickets Free. 12 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. 16 MAY

JAZZ KITCHEN; Weekly jazz jam-sessions in a cosy atmosphere. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 9pm –Tickets Free. 17 MAY

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. 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 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.

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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. 24 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. The Old Hairdressers, Stereo, 20 –28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow. www.stereocafebar.com HARSH TUG; All the greatest hip-hop and gangster rap from The Notorious B.A.G. in partnership with Glasgow Roller Derby. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 11pm – 3am. Tickets £5. 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. 30 MAY JAZZ KITCHEN; Weekly jazz jam-sessions in a cosy atmosphere. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 9pm. Tickets Free. 31 MAY SUPERFLY; The legendary soul, funk and indie club of the Woodside Social fame's returns to the Duck. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 11pm – 3am. Tickets £5 /

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MAIREARAD & ANNA; Multi-instrumentalists and award winners, Mairearad Green (accordion and bagpipes) and Anna Massie (guitar, banjo, fiddle) are an instantly captivating duo, providing a highly energetic performance with a warm and friendly stage presence. Having both grown up in the Scottish Highlands with similar musical backgrounds (most notably, mandolin playing Dads!) Mairearad and Anna share an innate understanding of Scottish culture and music. They have an intuitive approach to each other’s musical ideas and interpretations, and an "almost telepathic communication" on stage (Hi-Arts), honed through ten years playing alongside one another. As well as their acclaimed endeavours as a duo – which have produced five star reviews and a fan base featuring KT Tunstall – individually Mairearad and Anna can also be seen performing with a number of well-known artists; The Poozies, Blazin’ Fiddles, Karen Matheson, Bella Hardy, and Box Club, and together they join Scotland’s one and only Celtic Big Band, The Unusual Suspects. Tolbooth, Jail Wynde, Stirling. Time 8pm, Tickets £12/ £10. LIGHTS OUT BY NINE; A nine-piece soul and blues collective from Fife. Learning their craft through the classic songs of Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett and Ronald Isley to name but a few Lights Out By Nine have now developed a collection of original songs which is commanding a growing amount of media attention. Mundell Music, Back Stage, The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross Tickets £12 CLAUDIA AURORA, Carnegie Hall, E Port, Dunfermline, Time 7.30pm. Tickets £12. ww.onfife.com/events

THE LITTLE KICKS, MOSCO, The Little Kicks are a 4 piece band based in Scotland who have a reputation for a great live show and are known for their distinctly catchy upbeat indie pop songs. Since their formation the band have toured across the UK in their own right several times to a great response. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. 18plus. Free entry. 20 APRIL

HOTEL CALIFORNIA -Eagles Tribute. Formed in 1999, Hotel California came from humble beginnings having been conceived as a band to play in local pubs and clubs in the Edinburgh area. Having served their time in working men's clubs all over Scotland and Northern England, Hotel California cut their teeth and refined their sound for a number of years. Mundell Music, Back Stage The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross. Tickets £18 ED MUIRHEAD, The Green Room, 97 Canal Street, Perth, http://edmuirhead.co.uk THE TWIST more tbc. The Banter Thief’s, Pilgrims Carnival, THE TWIST are a five-piece Indie-Pop-Rock band hailing from Dundee and are the city's fastest growing band and have been packing out venues across Scotland since their formation in 2009. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. 21 APRIL

AXIS OF, PANICBYFLARE, More TBC. Axis Of formed in 2007, and after various line up changes they released debut single "Brobdingnagian" in late 2009, launching in Belfast in January 2010. Since early 2010 the band have enjoyed a rise in popularity, partly due to the release of their 2nd single "Port Na Spaniagh", which was released along with a music video, available on YouTube. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Free, 18plus. 22 APRIL

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. 23 APRIL

BRIAN KENNEDY is one of Ireland's most successful ambassadors of music. He discovered his voice when he found that he could repeat a note pitch perfect in music class in school and could harmonise along with the radio. Some years later he found himself in the enviable position of having three albums in the top 30 of the Irish album charts simultaneously. Described by Q Magazine as having 'a voice to charm the angels', it is clear that Brian will only continue to strengthen his reputation as a unique artist with a distinctive and extraordinary musical talent. Mundell Music, Back Stage The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross. Tickets £15. 24 APRIL

KING KING. Winners of 'Best Band' & 'Best Album' 2012 in The British Blues Awards. Winners of 'Best Band' & 'Best Album' in Blues Matters Magazine Writers Poll 2011. Energetic and dynamic Soulful Blues/Rock! Mundell Music, Back Stage The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross. Tickets £15. KING OF THE STRINGS HEAT 4. The final heat of the King of the Strings competition. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 7pm. 25 APRIL

SHARON KING & THE RECKLESS ANGELS; 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. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk 26 APRIL

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MAMA- ALL ERA GENESIS TRIBUTE; Mama Recently formed from a number of high caliber bands, Mama are dedicated to reproducing the sights and sounds of a high octane contemporary Genesis rock concert with great musicianship and a full light show. The music selection features the classic material from the full history of the band. The sky is the limit for this band and whilst the setlist is still in a state of transition, you can interact with the band on this website (which includes a forum) and let them know which of your favourites, obscure or popular you want them to play for you. Mundell Music, Back Stage The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross. Tickets £15 ED MUIRHEAD; 2 hours of original songs from Dundee singer-songwriter-piano-player, The Bay View, 69 B Earn Crescent, Dundee. From 5pm, http://edmuirhead.co.uk JAMES GRANT, Widely regarded as one of the best singer songwriters and performers in the business that we call 'show' James will play an array of his classic songs from the eighties through the noughties and beyond. Carnegie Hall, E Port, Dunfermline, Time 7.30pm. Tickets £13. www.onfife.com/events/james-grant 28 APRIL

ALBERT LEE & HOGANS HEROES; Albert Lee's impeccable country music and rock pedigree stretches back over more than 40 years. He has performed with many of the

greats in country and rock, including Joe Cocker, Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton and the Everly Brothers. As well as being a top guitarist, he is also a red hot piano player and a pretty good singer too. His new band (well, they've been together for 15 years!) comprises some of the best known rock 'n' roll and country players in Britain. Mundell Music, Back Stage The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross. Tickets £28. PERTH STRATHSPEY & REEL SOCIETY’ We are delighted to welcome back the Perth Strathspey & Reel Society for an evening of Scottish traditional music. This year’s event features guest artists Billy Anderson, Ian Lees and the Julie Young Dancers. Perth Theatre, 185 High Street, Perth. Tickets £13.50; no concessions. (includes booking fee). Time 7pm. THE TWILIGHT SAD, UNITED FRUIT, VLADIMIR. The Twilight Sad describe their sound as "folk with layers of noise", as they are based on experiences that have happened to them, around their hometowns or people they know. They often cite the works of Daniel Johnston, Serge Gainsbourg, Phil Spector, Arab Strap, and Leonard Cohen as influences. By the time of their third album, the band began exploring Industrial and Krautrock facets of their influences, citing artists such as Caberet Voltaire, Public Image Ltd, Can, Liars, Autechre, and Magazine as key inspirations. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Tickets £10 / £12 on the door. 18plus. 29 APRIL

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. 1 MAY

KING OF THE STRINGS SEMI-FINAL 1 – The first semi-final of the King of the Strings competition. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 7pm. RICKY ROSS, In 2012 Ricky Ross celebrated 25 years in Deacon Blue, withthe release of a Top 20 album and a sell-out 17 date UK tourwith the band. In 2013 Ricky plans on doing something a littledifferent, taking the opportunity to play songs from his solocareer,

including tracks from his new solo album Trouble CameLooking, some Deacon Blue songs that you might not normallyhear, as well as some of their classics. Carnegie Hall, E Port, Dunfermline, Time 7.00pm. Tickets £20. www.onfife.com/events/ricky-ross 2 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. Expect to be wrapped in a full sound contrasted by dynamic subtleties and moments of intimate quietness that will take your breath away. Fiddlers Catriona Macdonald (Shetland), Patsy Reid (Perth) and mandola player Marit Fält (Norway) bring their own musical traditions to their sound, relish the unlimited possibilities of great melodies, and play them with fun and exuberance. Carnegie Hall, E Port, Dunfermline. Tel 01383 602 302 3 MAY Rubber Stamp Promotions present DIRTY HARRY with THE COUNTERFEIT CLASH: At Windsor Kirkcaldy. 8pm. Tickets £6. from www.ticketweb.co.uk or from Windsor. www.facebook.com/RubberStampPromotions LUCA, ACADEMY STRANGERS, THE BARENTS SEA, TERRAFRAID. Dundee Disco Dancer is proud to present post punksters LUCA to 20 Rocks Dundee. With 2 cracking singles out this year the Glasgow 4 piece radiate an intensity reminiscent of Joy Division and The Jesus & Marychain. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 7.30pm. Free entry, 18 plus. 4 MAY THE ACCELERATORS 'Town Hall Rock n Roll Party' Dance teachers and Rock n Roll DJ from 'Rock Til U Drop'Town Hall, Bank Street, Lochgelly Fife. Doors open 7pm for optional jive lesson at 7.30pm-8.30pm. Tickets £12 (includes optional dance lesson and buffet) Available from 0300 330 1412. BYOB. Soft drinks on sale. All proceeds to Sunny Harbour Cat and Kitten Rescue. FAT GOTH, INDICA, THE SPARROWHAWK ORKESTREL. Fat Goth released their brilliant second album Stud in January

receiving an array of outstanding reviews from Rock Sound, Kerrang!, Artrocker, BBC, Drowned in Sound and many more. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm.Free entry, 18 plus. J-WORD TOUR- TRILOK GURTU, PAOLO FRESU, OMAR SOSA, FRASER FIFIELD AND GRAEME STEPHEN, Three of the most adventurous musicians are brought together for an evening of musical magic.India’s Trilok Gurtu is widely regarded as the world’s greatest percussionist; his totally individual technique combines Indian tradition with many other styles to stunning effect. “Gurtu seduced the auditorium with awesome percussion magic and pure theatre.” The Herald. Lyrical Sardinian trumpeter Paolo Fresu has absorbed the influences of Miles Davies and Louis Armstrong into his own uniquely passionate voice. “One of the great stars of European jazz.” The Independent. Cuban pianist Omar Sosa fuses a wide range of jazz, world music and electronic elements with his native Afro-Cuban roots to create a completely fresh sound. “Atmospheric, joyously physical, profound and playful, and always utterly absorbing” The Herald. Guitarist Graeme Stephen, currently Scottish Jazz Award winner for innovation, provides the perfect foil for Fraser Fifield’s pipes, sax, whistles and electronics. Together they make a truly original sound, rooted in the Scottish folk tradition but exploratory by nature. Carnegie Hall, E Port, Dunfermline, Time 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50 / £14.50 student £1. 5 MAY

THE ANIMALS, The band that shook the world back in 1964 have re-invented themselves ...quality and distinct sound that was, and still is, The Animals..." (Barry Kirk, Romford Recorder). Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Rd, Kirkcaldy, Time 7.30pm, Tickets £20. http://www.onfife.com/events/animals 6 MAY

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Festival. Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth. Tickets until 12noon on the day: £6.50; concessions £5.50, after 12noon on the day: £7.50; no concessions, unreserved seating. add soup and a sandwich for just £3.50 (book until 11am on the day). Time 1pm. 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. NELL BRYDEN, A native New Yorker, Nell Bryden has the heart of an artist,the mind of a storyteller and the restless soul of a troubadour!Having traversed the world, her experiences in the US, Thailand,Australia and Europe have helped to mould her talents as aformidable songstress; not the sort of person to sit around andwait for things to happen! Themes of heartbreak and loss influence Bryden’s music,signifying the numerous challenges faced throughout her journey.She also hails from a creative family; her father a painter, and mother an opera singer at New York’s Carnegie Hall! Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Rd, Kirkcaldy, Time 7.30pm, Tickets £10. http://www.onfife.com/events/nell-bryden 8 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. Expect to be wrapped in a full sound contrasted by dynamic subtleties and moments of intimate quietness that will take your breath away. Fiddlers Catriona Macdonald (Shetland), Patsy Reid (Perth) and mandola player Marit Fält (Norway) bring their own musical traditions to their sound, relish the unlimited possibilities of great melodies, and play them with fun and exuberance. Universal Hall, The Park, Findhorn, Time 7pm. Tickets £12 / £10 cons £8 u16’s. Tel 01309 690 110 KING OF THE STRINGS SEMI-FINAL 2; The second semi-final of King of the Strings. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 7pm. MALCOLM MIDDLETON, Malcolm Middleton (of Arab Strap) is once again donning hissinger/songwriter cap & slippers, bringing his talents to the shores of Fife. Concentrating on material from his 10 year solo career (We’re All Goingto Die, Break My Heart, Crappo the Clown) as well as previewing songsfrom his forthcoming studio album, this promises to Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Rd, Kirkcaldy, Time 8.00pm, Tickets £12 / £10. http://www.onfife.com/events/malcolm-middleton 9 MAY

BILLY OCEAN, Rothes Halls, Glenrothes, Time 7.30pm, Tickets £28, http://www.onfife.com/events/billy-ocean

11 MAY 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, A bedrock of talent for over four decades, and continue to lead the way for Scotland with their inspired fusion of ancient and modern traditional music and song. Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Rd, Kirkcaldy, Time 7.30pm, Tickets £14. http://www.onfife.com/events/battlefield-band 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. 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. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Tickets £6 / £8 on the door. 18 plus. 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

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Time 8pm. Free entry. 18+ only. 30 MAY 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. 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.

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19 APRIL HELL’S BELLS; Famed AC/DC cover band. The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 20 APRIL

ALBERT HAMMOND: Singer songwriter Albert penned songs which have been responsible for the sale of over 360 million records worldwide including over 30 chart-topping hits such as The Air That I Breathe and When I Need You. The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 SKERRYVORE; The Garage/Campus, 17 Windmill Brae, Aberdeen, Tickets £14.50 Online from www.ticketweb.co.uk , http://garagecampusaberdeen.com and www.skerryvore.com DEADFIRE / FREELIVE / RAY BROWER / BLOOD STAINED NOTES; Like your music loud, like your music heavy...then head down to this one, featuring some of Aberdeens finest. This one features two of the bands that made it to the final of our sister venues Two Grand Tournamanet and it's a pleasure to have them back for more! The Tunnels, Carnegies Brae. Aberdeen. £5 admission on the door. 21 APRIL DIVIDING THE SILENCE / SUPPORT; Dividing The Silence, Oath of Kings, Daggers at Dawn, Without Reason and Cleanse The Hive. The Tunnels, Carnegies Brae. Aberdeen. Doors: 7pm. 23 APRIL

KING CHARLES Singer-songwriter, whose sound has been described as everything from psychedelic rock to folk-pop, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 25 APRIL THE TWILIGHT SAD; Scottish indie-rock trio take their anthemic rock music to The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 THE MOUSE THAT ATE THE CAT / DAS MCMANUS / UNIFORM’ The Mouse That Ate The Cat comprise of former Dykeenies lead singer, Brian Henderson and former Drive By Argument/Atlas Skye guitarist Colin Keenan. Well worth checking out. They are joined by local supports in the shape of Das McManus and Uniform. The Tunnels, Carnegies Brae. Aberdeen. Tickets £5 from Cafe Drummond, www.agpaberdeen.bigcartel.com and www.ticketweb.co.uk/ also available

on the door - 14 plus show ROLO TOMASSI + BRACE + EVERYTHINGWESAYISFACT (ROOM 2); We are delighted to see the return of Rolo Tomassi. The band from Sheffield bring their mathcore to the intimate surroundings of Tunnels 2. That will be loud!!! The Tunnels, Carnegies Brae. Aberdeen. Tickets from Black Lake Records facebook. 26 APRIL LETZ ZEP; Not an exercise in nostalgia but a revolt against time and a faithful recreation of the sights and sounds of Led Zeppelin at their awesome best. The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 THE LOWRIDERS / SKINT LIZZY; The Tunnels, Carnegies Brae. Aberdeen. Doors: 7:30pm. 27 APRIL

ANCHOROCK, a charity event to raise money, encourage donations, and raise awareness of local charity, Friends of ANCHOR, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Tickets from boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 28 APRIL

ALBERT LEE & HOGAN’S HEROES; A Grammy Award winning musician and by common consent one of the world’s finest guitar-plays. The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 29 APRIL

DINOSAUR PILE-UP / TIGER CLUB / BAD COP; Like your riffs? Like your music loud and in your face? Well take this then!!! They blew Drummonds apart when they played their last time and they have only gotten better since. Do not miss this! The Tunnels, Carnegies Brae. Aberdeen. Tickets from Cafe Drummond and Aberdeen Box Office as well as www.ticketweb.co.uk - 14 plus show.

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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. Expect to be wrapped in a full sound contrasted by dynamic subtleties and moments of intimate quietness that will take your breath away. Fiddlers Catriona Macdonald (Shetland), Patsy Reid (Perth) and mandola player Marit Fält (Norway) bring their own musical traditions to their sound, relish the unlimited possibilities of great melodies, and play them with fun and exuberance. Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie, Tel 07786 454 470 15 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. Hootananny's 67 Church Street, Inverness. www.hootananny.co.uk 17 MAY

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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. - 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.

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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/ 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, 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

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19 APRIL SKERRYVORE With support from Scott Wood Trio; Walker Hall, South Beach, Troon, Time 7pm. Tickets £15 Online from www.skerryvore.com and from ‘A Journey Through Time,’ Ayr St, Troon (cash only) 20 APRIL FIST FIGHTS N' FOREPLAY, Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9pm. Free admission. TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES, Girvan's, 66 Portland St, Troon. Time 9pm - free admission 25 APRIL TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES. Live Music/ Jam. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9.15pm. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027 27 APRIL HOT LOVE (MARC BOLAN/T-REX TRIBUTE) Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9pm. Free admission. THE FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR Music, songs and stories from Irish legends The Fureys & Davey Arthur who have been enthralling audiences all over the world for 35 years. They are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk based music has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls

of the world. Come and hear them live singing all their hits such as ‘When You Were Sweet Sixteen’, ‘The Green Fields of France’, ‘The Old Man’, ‘Red Rose Café’, ‘From Clare to Here’, ‘Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’ and ‘Steal Away’. The Gaiety Theatre, Main Theatre, Carrick Street, Ayr. Tickets: £18.50/£17.50 (conc) 18 MAY GEORGIA GORDON Comlongon Rocks Festival, Dumfries

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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. Expect to be wrapped in a full sound contrasted by dynamic subtleties and moments of intimate quietness that will take your breath away. Fiddlers Catriona Macdonald (Shetland), Patsy Reid (Perth) and mandola player Marit Fält (Norway) bring their own musical traditions to their sound, relish the unlimited possibilities of great melodies, and play them with fun and exuberance. Eastgate Arts Centre, Eastgate, Peebles. Tickets £13 (adult), £11 (Friends, disabled), £5 (schoolchildren).

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APRIL Tradfest Edinburgh April 24 - May 6 Tradfest celebrates the arts of tradi-tion at local, national and interna-tional contexts, combining authentic cultural sources with contemporary edge and flair. It will include song, story, arts and crafts, music, folk drama and dance, along with their interconnections, embracing Scots and Gaelic, and the arts of Scot-land's diverse communities in top venues across Edinburgh including Queen's Hall, Usher Hall, Dance Base, the Scottish Storytelling Cen-tre, Teviot Row House, Calton Hill and Arthur's Seat. Tradfest is or-ganised by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) from its base at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, which brings together the Scottish Storytelling Forum, the Traditional Music Forum and the Traditions of Dance Forum to underpin collabora-tion and shared development for the future between the trad arts, in the context of new social settings and technologies. By encompassing Beltane/Mayday, with their seasonal rituals, Tradfest will be a curtain raiser for the unrivalled wave of Fèisean and Festivals that breaks over Scotland from that weekend through the summer months. www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Knoydart Music Festival Knoydart April 26-28 Knoydart Festival is a weekend-long outdoor music festival for the whole family, centred around Scottish tra-ditional music. Over the past two events in 2009 and 2011, Knoydart has hosted some of Scotland's fin-est musicians including Shooglenifty, Bombskare, Manran, Orkestra Del Sol & Daimh to name but a few. Both the first festival in April 2009 and the second in April 2011 were sold-out events, attract-ing music lovers from across the country and as far away as Canada! As well as an excellent line-up each year, Knoydart Festival has had plenty of great activities for all the family, including arts and crafts, children's activities, archery, sports, beach bonfires and a film tent to keep everyone entertained. The fes-tival also sources local cooks and companies to supply the attendees with an abundance of fresh, beauti-fully cooked food over the weekend. www.facebook.com/knoydartmusicfestival

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May 2-5 The Festival as the UK's most north-erly folk festival is regarded a pres-tigious event for performers, locals and visitors alike. Organised by a voluntary committee (and run by an even bigger pool of volunteers) the Festival prides itself in reaching out to even the most far flung areas of Shetland. Concerts are organised throughout the isles, consisting of some of the best International, Brit-ish and Shetland music that the world has to offer. In fact, visiting artistes are regularly dumbfounded by the quantity and quality of local musicians that our remote isles have to offer. www.shetlandfolkfestival.com Girvan Folk Festival Girvan May 3-5 Concert venues, competitions, ceilidh dance childrens events, ses-sions for tunes and songs, Open Stage, workshops,secure campsite. 2013 will be the 39th festival so please tell all of your friends and help to make this the biggest Girven Festival ever! There will be plenty of room and plenty of music for all to enjoy. www.girvanfolkfestival.co.uk Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Isle of Bute May 3-6 The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has grown spectacularly from its small beginnings to become one of Brit-ain's most popular jazz weekends. Top-class UK and international names feature in a programme of traditional jazz music in one of Scotland's prettiest and friendliest seaside resorts. www.butejazz.com Brew at the Bog Inverness May 4 Brew at the Bog is BrewDog and Bogbain Farm’s gift to the world: a festival full of new music and new beer. BrewDog are the leaders of the craft beer revolution and they are about breaking rules, taking risks, upsetting trends, unsettling institutions but first and foremost, great tasting beers. As one newspa-per put it, BrewDog is the new black. Bogbain Farm is based just outside Inverness and was crowned the “Best Unusual Venue” at the 2012 Scottish Event Awards. Brew at the Bog is just the latest in festivals Bogbain is hosting and the fabulous surroundings of this old farm will ensure Brew at the Bog 2013 will go down in history. The 1st edition of

the festival in 2012 was described as having “one of the best home-grown lineups in living memory.” Brew at the Bog 2013 kicks off at 12pm on Saturday 4 May for 12 hours of great music. www.brewatthebog.com The Big Beach Ball Aberdeen May 5 The Big Beach Ball 2013 is the sec-ond edition of an annual event taking place in and around the Aberdeen Beach Ballroom. On the picturesque coast of Scotland, once crowned the UK’s sunniest city by the Met Office, Aberdeen opens the summer season at one of our most iconic, historic and underused loca-tions. Snuggled along the Prome-nade with sandy beaches as far as the eye can see, this one day festival presents a visual and audio feast for music lovers, fun seekers and hedonists alike. www.thebigbeachball.co.uk Imaginate Edinburgh May 6-13 Scotland's international festival of performing arts for children and young people www.imaginate.org.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 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 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. You wont 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 natural greenfield auditorium and our upland stage to experience the biggest little festival this side of anywhere! www.knockengorroch.org.uk

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