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22 FEBRUARY

Hit The Road presents: At Electric Circus, Edinburgh. The first Hit The Road tour of 2014 featuring FARKOW - MAN OF MOON - MOSCO. Ticket information will be available soon, we hope to see you at one of the shows! www.facebook.com/hittheroadscotland Live music @ Ryrie's: BLIND LEMON - Covers and classics 9pm – late. Ryrie's, 1A Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH125EY www.facebook.com/RyriesBarEdinburgh SON OF DAVE / BLACK CAT BONE / TOMLIN LECKIE: From 7.30pm in The Ballroom. The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. Advance tickets £10 stbf available from The Voodoo Rooms, Ripping Records, Tickets Scotland (Edinburgh). Over 18 only.

24 FEBRUARY

Brookfield Knights present..... PETUNIA & THE VIPERS: At House Concert, Edinburgh. Petunia & The Vipers blew the socks off everyone who came out to see them on their first ever UK and Ireland tour. After wowing 1000 revellers at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket during Celtic Connections festival and playing ‘live’ on BBC Radio 3’s World on 3 programme, broadcast from the city’s Royal Concert Hall, they hit the road and left a trail of exhausted and exhilarated music lovers, promoters and venue bookers in their wake as they zipped around the country like a tornado that was meaning business. www.petuniaandthevipers.com SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: LOVE AND WAR IN BOHEMIA CONCERTS with mezzo soprano SOPHIE HARMSEN: SE presents Love and War in Bohemia with the thrilling young mezzo soprano Sophie Harmsen. The programme includes rich treasures of Bohemian music from Dvořák, Suk, Biber and Haas alongside the sparkling melodies and dancing rhythms of three Handel arias. At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 7.30pm. Tickets £15, Students £5, Under 16s free when accompanied by a full paying adult. Booking Tel 0131 668 2019 www.thequeenshall.net www.scottishensemble.co.uk 25 FEBRUARY

SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of

Scotland: At Howden Park Centre, Livingston. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 27 FEBRUARY

DAVE ARCARI special guests HAVE MERCY LAS VEGAS: SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. From 8pm in The Speakeasy. The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. Advance tickets £8 stbf or £10 on the door available from Ripping Records. Over 18 only. As well as having physical tickets for the forthcoming Glasgow and Edinburgh dates Love Music (Glasgow) and Ripping (Edinburgh) have all Dave's albums in stock...and Big Sparra Vinyl in Ayr has all CD and vinyl in stock. www.davearcari.com ESTHER SWIFT: Launches her debut solo E.P. 'The Mairches' at 'The Caves' where she will be joined by the musicians who feature on it, and supported by the wonderfully talented guitarist Mike Brown, also from The Scottish Borders. The night will end with an hour of electronics and some exciting remix's of songs from the EP, created by The Reverse Engineer and Jack Swift. 'The Mairches' features cojon, string quartet and trumpet and the songs are based on her life growing up in The Scottish Borders. Whilst being heavily influenced by her folk roots, her music also uses a lot of jazz, blues and minimalist references, and she has been compared to artists who include Kate Bush, Eddie Reader and Joanna Newsom. For a sneak preview of one of the tracks visit https://soundcloud.com/estherswift/for-you www.facebook.com/pages/Esther-Swift/284344198267007 28 FEBRUARY

The Pathhead Music Collective present: THE SCOTTISH STEPDANCE COMPANY (with PMC’s AMY GEDDES) and CERA IMPALA (of the Bevvy Sisters) and the New Prohibition play an evening concert at Pathhead Village Hall. PMC are delighted to host the slow but steady revival of the Scottish Stepdance Company, Stepdance is an old Scottish percussive dance form which was extremely popular until the Clearances. Joining the Scottish Stepdance Co will be Cera Impala, “a wild banjo wielding mama”, and her band the New Prohibition. http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk/ Regular Music presents THE BEARDS; The concept of The Beards is simple – A folk-rock band that exclusively perform songs about just

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one subject: Beards. From 7.30pm in The Ballroom. The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. Advance tickets £10 stbf available from Tickets Scotland (Edinburgh), Ripping Records, Ticketmaster, Over 18 only. FINI TRIBE SOUND SYSTEM; Single launch party with The Baron and Oli Findlay: The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. 6 MARCH

BORN TO BE WIDE - HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE: Scotland’s leading music industry seminar and social night, Born To Be Wide, is to host a panel about making contacts and building a network in the music industry. It includes Radio 1 presenter, Ally McCrae, blogger Sarah McMullan [The Pop Cop] and Scottish Alternative Music Awards founder, Richy Muirhead. They will be joined by musician Jamie Keir from Edinburgh band Jamie & Shoony, who have built a significant local profile since forming in late 2012. www.borntobewide.co.uk 8 MARCH

EMILY SMITH: At Edinburgh, Queens Hall 0131 668 2019. Emily Smith tours in support of her eagerly awaited new album

ECHOES, having celebrated a decade as one of Scottish music’s most distinctively sublime voices. www.thequeenshall.net www.emilysmith.org MARIT FALT & RONA WILKIE: Highland Annual, Teviot Row, Edinburgh. Their debut album “TURAS” is released on 24 January on Watercolour Music. It melds tunes and songs from their separate geographical backgrounds to create a new music that’s uplifting, daring and harmonious. The duo fell into playing together when they were studying in Newcastle. In 2012 they won the coveted Danny Kyle Award at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival and Rona was named BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. Marit was also part of the highly acclaimed VAMM. www.maritandrona.com 11 MARCH

MARIT FALT & RONA WILKIE: Penicuik Folk Club (with Kirsty Law, Scots Singer). Their debut album “TURAS” is released on 24 January on Watercolour Music. It melds tunes and songs from their separate geographical backgrounds to create a new music that’s uplifting, daring and harmonious. The duo fell into playing together when they were studying in Newcastle. In 2012 they won the coveted

Danny Kyle Award at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival and Rona was named BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. Marit was also part of the highly acclaimed VAMM. www.maritandrona.com 12 MARCH

The Pleasance Sessions presents: JAMES YORKSTON / THE PICTISH TRAIL/ SEAMUS FOGARTY: At The Pleasance Theatre, 60 The Pleasance, EH8 9TJ. 8pm £12/£10 via Ticket Scotland and Ticketmaster. The Pleasance Sessions pops up with a one off event to welcome in Spring and give audiences a taste of last October's Pleasance Sessions, and an idea of what to expect this year. Ex-Fence stalwart and all round Scottish folk powerhouse James Yorkston headlines the night with support coming from Lost Maps The Pictish Trail and Seamus Fogarty. The gig takes place in The Pleasance's 300 seated baronial theatre which in the last year has hosted the likes of Rick Redbeard, Miaoux Miaoux, Honeyblood and Meursault. www.facebook.com/eusalive 14 MARCH

JONNY JACK: At Edinburgh's Voodoo Rooms, 7.30pm, £8.90 (incl booking fees), www.ticketweb.co.uk ‘The most instantly

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recognizable and unforgettable soulful voices in a long time’ NME. Jonny Jack releases debut EP Skin To The Bone, and takes it to audiences with a Scottish tour. www.facebook.com/JonnyJackMusic 15 MARCH

BEECHES: Edinburgh based indie rock outfit Beeches hold their single 'Young Soul' launch at Edinburgh's Liquid Rooms, support tbc. Recorded at Castle Sound Studios and Depot Studios it was funded by Creative Scotland through their Youth Initiative. www.beechesmusic.com 18 MARCH

Brookfield Knights present..... THE REVELERS: At Victoria Park House Hotel, Edinburgh. Undisputed Cajun kings, The Revelers make their first ever trip to these shores. Rightly described by renowned BBC World Music radio presenter Lopa Kothari as “a Louisiana supergroup” they happily look back to better times, recapturing some of the feel-good essence of the past. www.facebook.com/RevelersBand 19 MARCH

EWAN MCLENNAN: At Edinburgh Folk Club @ The Pleasance Cabaret Bar. After an appearance on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show and a televised performance for the Celtic Connections Festival at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, his debut was capped by winning the BBC Folk Award’s Horizon Award. www.ewanmclennan.co.uk 20 MARCH

Playtime at The Outhouse presents ….. MARTIN KERSHAW and GRAEME STEPHEN: Edinburgh-based saxophonist Martin Kershaw and guitarist Graeme Stephen are launching a new musician-run music night called Playtime at The Outhouse in the city’s Broughton Street Lane. The plan is to run weekly sessions presenting new compositions in the Outhouse’s intimate loft setting and the first two sessions will feature Kershaw and Stephen with MARIO CARIBE (bass) and TOM BANCROFT (drums). “Since the demise of Henry’s Jazz Cellar as a regular hub where musicians could try out new ideas and formats in a listening environment, it’s been very hard to find a sympathetic venue,” says Kershaw, who as well as fronting his own projects is a stalwart of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra’s saxophone section. “We’re hoping to create the right setting that will give a platform for the creativity that we know exists on the scene both locally and nationally.” www.outhouse-edinburgh.co.uk 22 MARCH

WE CAME FROM THE NORTH's E.P Launch with support from WE ATE THEM OFF THE FLOOR and WOZNIAK: We Came From The North are launching their long awaited E.P "From Which All Things Depend" at

Edinburgh’s Opium. Doors are at 8:00pm and entry is £5. 18+ A limited number of the E.P will be available for sale on the night. www.facebook.com/WeCameFromTheNorth 26 MARCH

Brookfield Knights present..... THE ABRAMSON SINGERS: At House Concert, Edinburgh. There is a fair chance you will have heard a track or two from the stunning new album by The Abramson Singers from Vancouver, thanks to the level of radio exposure it has received. One of those who joined LEAH ABRAMSON in the studio for the recording was RAYNA GELLERT, well-recognised in her own right following a successful career in Uncle Earl. Here, these two friends come together to become an even more potent force (joined on bass and guitar by Petunia & The Vipers' PATRICK METZGER). www.facebook.com/abramsonsingers 29 MARCH

MACHINES IN HEAVEN: Bordersbreakdown LP launch. At The Electric Circus, Edinburgh. "Deserves your attention.. amazing!" Ally McCrae - BBC Radio www.facebook.com/machinesinheaven 2 APRIL

Brookfield Knights present..... DUBL HANDI: At House concert, Edinburgh. You won’t encounter a fresher delivery of the Appalachian old-time stringband style than comes from this upbeat trio who first took Brooklyn by storm. With one foot in the past and one foot in the future of acoustic roots music, many are saying their approach was exactly what was required to bring this ancient music to a younger 21st century audience. www.facebook.com/DublHandi 3 APRIL

ADAM ANT plus THE GOOD THE MAD & THE LOVELY POSSE: At The Liquid Room, Victoria Street, Edinburgh. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7.30 p.m. Advance tickets are £23.50 from 0131 226 7010 or 0131 220 3234 or go online at www.gigbox.co.uk/buy_tickets www.adam-ant.net www.liquidroom.com 9 APRIL

WIDE DAYS: Scotland’s Wide Days music business convention has a new format for its daytime programme, which will take place at Teviot Row House in Edinburgh on April 9-10, 2014. Day one will focus on topics relating to the live sector. John Langford, director of concerts, events and ticketing at The Hydro, is confirmed to take part in an interview about the flagship Glasgow venue and its impact. The sessions on day two will concentrate on topics relating to rights holders - record labels, publishers, artists and managers –

with one panel set to feature decision makers from radio, retail and digital platforms talking about why they get behind a release. Organisers have frozen the price of both the standard pass [£49] and the premium pass [£125], which helps raise funds to host the event and support the concession rates £38 students and £34 Musicians’ Union members. Delegates registering before January 16, when further details of the programme will be announced, benefit from a special early bird rate of £33 [standard] and £100 [premium]. Wide Days 2014 convention passes can be purchased from: www.widedays.com/tickets 10 APRIL

WIDE DAYS: Scotland’s Wide Days music business convention has a new format for its daytime programme, which will take place at Teviot Row House in Edinburgh on April 9-10, 2014. Day one will focus on topics relating to the live sector. John Langford, director of concerts, events and ticketing at The Hydro, is confirmed to take part in an interview about the flagship Glasgow venue and its impact. The sessions on day two will concentrate on topics relating to rights holders - record labels, publishers, artists and managers – with one panel set to feature decision makers from radio, retail and digital platforms talking about why they get behind a release. Organisers have frozen the price of both the standard pass [£49] and the premium pass [£125], which helps raise funds to host the event and support the concession rates [£38 students and £34 Musicians’ Union members]. Delegates registering before January 16, when further details of the programme will be announced, benefit from a special early bird rate of £33 [standard] and £100 [premium]. Wide Days 2014 convention passes can be purchased from: www.widedays.com/tickets 14 APRIL

MIKE WATT + THE MISSINGMEN: Third opera Europe tour at Edinburgh's Sneaky Pete's. www.facebook.com/MikeWattTheMissingmenThirdOpera 19 APRIL

The Pathhead Music Collective present: Join TOM BANCROFT, SATOKO FUJI and UNA MCGLONE for an evening of improvised musical mayhem at Pathhead Village Hall.

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Brookfield Knights present..... THE DARDANELLES: At Edinburgh Folk Club (Edinburgh TradFest event - venue tbc). Indisputably one of the most exciting ‘live’ bands on the world roots music circuit, The Dardanelles possess all the explosive power of a steam engine that’s about to blow its top. www.facebook.com/thedardanelles

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CAIRN STRING QUARTET: The all-female, classically trained (at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music And Drama no less) ensemble are back for a very special one-off hometown show at Glasgow’s Platform. The show is a fundraiser for their upcoming trip to Austin, Texas to play SXSW, “the biggest annual music, film and interactive conference and festival”, where they’re confirmed to play with fellow Scots Young Fathers (who have just signed to Big Dada on the Ninja Tune label) and are hosting their very own showcase too. Tickets are a mere £10 from www.tickets-scotland.com Platform and Monorail (special ticket and bus package for £15, with super surprise DJ, available from Monorail). Cairn will also release their ‘Quartetquickies’ album with a very special limited edition CD available only at the show. www.cairnstringquartet.com BEN WESTBEECH (AKA BREACH): One of the undisputed house music stars of 2013, Breach enjoyed huge chart and club success in the summer with his hit single ‘Jack’; an infectious blend of bass-heavy grooves, stripped back drums, and a simple but oh-so-seductive vocal hook. At The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL. 11pm-3am. £12 adv. www.thearches.co.uk SEASIDE SONS + Kleptocrats + The Responsible; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £6.50 22 FEBRUARY

GEORGE EZRA: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £8 23 FEBRUARY

SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: LOVE AND WAR IN BOHEMIA CONCERTS with mezzo soprano SOPHIE HARMSEN: SE presents Love and War in Bohemia with the thrilling young mezzo soprano Sophie Harmsen. The programme includes rich treasures of

Bohemian music from Dvořák, Suk, Biber and Haas alongside the sparkling melodies and dancing rhythms of three Handel arias. At City Halls, Glasgow, 7.30pm. Tickets £13, Students £5, Under 16s free when accompanied by a full paying adult. Booking Tel 0141 353 8000 www.glasgowconcerthalls.com www.scottishensemble.co.uk 26 FEBRUARY

FOXES; Sometimes the most rewarding discoveries are the ones that take you completely by surprise. Foxes is one of those discoveries. Arriving unheralded with her Neon Gold Records’ debut Youth late last year, it wasn’t long before the song’s resplendent synths, industrial percussion and by-turns-searing-and-soaring vocal were the talk of the town. Foxes is in actual fact just one – Louisa Rose Allen. The Southampton-born 22 year-old followed her big sister to London the day she turned 18. She tried her hand at studying music but dropped out when she realised it wasn’t the studying part that she enjoyed. With Youth (and its mournful b-side Home, and resulting remixes) having so far garnered over a million combined Soundcloud and YouTube plays, and 1,250 Hypemachine ‘likes’ between them, it’s unlikely she’ll be heading back to class anytime soon. King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £8 27 FEBRUARY

TOY + PROPER ORNAMENTS; King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm. Tickets £10 SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Craignish Village Hall, Ardfern. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 28 FEBRUARY The Fallen Angels Club presents: ANAIS MITCHELL plus NED ROBERTS at St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow. 8pm start, Tickets £14. Tickets 0141 204 5151 or online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk www.facebook.com/events/498515660261112/ www.fallenangelsclub.com DAVE ARCARI: 13-date UK tour in February and March. Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine (+ special guests Have Mercy Las Vegas). As well as having physical tickets for the forthcoming Glasgow and Edinburgh dates Love Music (Glasgow) and Ripping (Edinburgh) have all Dave's albums in stock...and Big Sparra Vinyl in Ayr has all CD and vinyl in stock. www.davearcari.com

JONNY JACK: At Paisley Bungalow, 8pm, £5, 0141 237 6909 Tickets on the door. ‘The most instantly recognizable and unforgettable soulful voices in a long time’ NME. Jonny Jack releases debut EP Skin To The Bone, and takes it to audiences with a Scottish tour. www.facebook.com/JonnyJackMusic My First Music presents: MARK MORRISS with some old friends. Part of the exciting Glasgow’s Dirty Weekender where he shall be playing at The Admiral, Waterloo St with a host of other acts. Mark Morriss lead The Bluetones from 1993 right up until September 2011, and he is currently pursuing a solo career. He released his solo debut album, Memory Muscle, in May 2008 and this is being followed up early this year by A Flash oF Darkness, which was exclusively released last year by Pledge Recordings and has a full release coming up on Acid Jazz. Tickets £13 from Tickets Scotland on 01563 537 711 or www.tickets-scotland.com www.facebook.com/mfmayrshire RADKEY: Radkey is a punk band from St. Joseph, Missouri made up of three teenage brothers: Dee, Isaiah, and Solomon. Inspired by the music they grew up listening to such as the Misfits, Ramones, the Who, and Death, the self taught trio decided to form a band. They had the pleasure of opening for Fishbone, Local H and Supersuckers and performed at the 2012 Afro-punk Festival in Brooklyn NY as well as playing an official 2013 SXSW showcase. King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8pm. Tickets £7.00 1 MARCH

Brookfield Knights present..... PETUNIA & THE VIPERS: At Brookfield Village Hall, Brookfield, Renfrewshire. Petunia & The Vipers blew the socks off everyone who came out to see them on their first ever UK and Ireland tour. After wowing 1000 revellers at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket during Celtic Connections festival and playing ‘live’ on BBC Radio 3’s World on 3 programme, broadcast from the city’s Royal Concert Hall, they hit the road and left a trail of exhausted and exhilarated music lovers, promoters and venue bookers in their wake as they zipped around the country like a tornado that was meaning business. www.petuniaandthevipers.com OFF THE RECORD: Born To Be Wide's third 'Off The Record' day. The event takes place at Platform, Easterhouse, Glasgow and features workshops for young musicians and those interested in working in the music business. Admission is £2 (including lunch) and tickets must be bought in advance from www.offtherecord.me My First Music presents: MARK MORRISS with some old friends. At Edinburgh’s Electric Circus with support from DED RABBIT and STONEHOUSE VIOLETS. Mark Morriss lead The Bluetones from 1993 right up until September 2011, and he is currently pursuing a solo career. He released his solo debut album, Memory

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Muscle, in May 2008 and this is being followed up early this year by A Flash oF Darkness, which was exclusively released last year by Pledge Recordings and has a full release coming up on Acid Jazz. Tickets £13 from Tickets Scotland on 01563 537 711 or www.tickets-scotland.com www.facebook.com/mfmayrshire BLACK ONASSIS, ex- Kasabian guitarist and founding member at Nice n Sleazys www.nicensleazy.com 2 MARCH

My First Music presents: MARK MORRISS with some old friends. A return to Kilmarnock to Bakers Niteclub in John Finnie Street and joined again by DED RABBIT, STONEHOUSE VIOLETS and Kilmarnock’s own The Heeby Jeebys. Mr Morriss is no stranger to this venue having already played a solo, acoustic set there earlier this year where his personality and wit shone out between songs, old and new, and he wowed each and every individual present. He will be welcomed back with open arms. Mark Morriss lead The Bluetones from 1993 right up until September 2011, and he is currently pursuing a solo career. He released his solo debut album, Memory Muscle, in May 2008 and this is being followed up early this year by A Flash oF Darkness, which was exclusively released last year by Pledge Recordings and has a full release coming up on Acid Jazz. Tickets £13 from Tickets Scotland on 01563 537 711 or www.tickets-scotland.com www.facebook.com/mfmayrshire 7 MARCH

SCOTTISH ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AWARDS: The 5th birthday of SAMAs! The SAMAs are a unique and interactive music award experience exclusively recognising the alternative music scene in Scotland, sponsored by Gorbals Sound. Glasgow's ‘The Garage’, is a hub of excitement and activity as we prepare for the SAMAs 2014! www.facebook.com/events/668790603163658/ www.officialsama.co.uk www.facebook.com/OfficialSAMA 9 MARCH

SCOTTISH MUSIC CENTRE COMPOSITION MARATHON: At The Arches. Ten of Scotland’s finest emerging and established composers will be paired with one ensemble each and set the 24 hour invigorating challenge of composing a new work for professional première in less than twenty-four hours. The process then culminates in a live performance beginning at 3pm on Sunday 9 March with five of Scotland’s top chamber ensembles. Tickets (£12/£10) are on sale now, so be sure to book early and avoid disappointment: 0141 565 1000 www.thearches.co.uk www.compositionmarathon.com The Fallen Angels Club presents:

SONS OF BILL and THE WYNNTOWN MARSHALS at Stereo Café Bar, Renfield Lane, Glasgow. Tickets £12 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 or online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk www.facebook.com/events/237982593039702/ www.fallenangelsclub.com 12 MARCH

PATSY REID & friends: Village Hall, Tayvallich, Argyll. www.patsyreid.com Sounds in the Suburbs presents: MY DARLING CLEMENTINE at Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club. Details: Alan 07944 354459 or email: soundsinthesuburbs@hotmail.co.uk https://twitter.com/suburbs1 13 MARCH

JONNY JACK: At Glasgow's Nice N Sleazy, 7.30pm , £8.90 (incl booking fees), www.ticketweb.co.uk ‘The most instantly recognizable and unforgettable soulful voices in a long time’ NME. Jonny Jack releases debut EP Skin To The Bone, and takes it to audiences with a Scottish tour. www.facebook.com/JonnyJackMusic 911: At Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre in support of their new album ‘Illuminate – The Hits and More’ (featuring 7 brand new tracks including their recent single ‘2 Hearts 1 Love’). 911’s new material has been described as ‘Anthemic’ and ‘Lifting’ which has led to them receiving comparisons to bands such as Take Take and Coldplay. www.paviliontheatre.co.uk www.facebook.com/theofficial911 14 MARCH

The Fallen Angels Club presents: DAR WILLIAMS plus MALOJIAN. Tickets £13, 8pm start. At CCA, Glasgow. Tickets 0141 204 5151 or online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk www.facebook.com/events/555981877823424/ www.fallenangelsclub.com MACHINES IN HEAVEN: Bordersbreakdown LP launch. At Stereo Cafe Bar - Glasgow (late night extravaganza with James from Errors showcasing his new solo project INFANT TELETHON + PATRICIA PANTHER. "Deserves your attention.. amazing!" Ally McCrae - BBC Radio www.facebook.com/machinesinheaven HUE AND CRY REMOTE WEEKEND: Stripped Set at o2 ABC, Glasgow. Also full band set on 15th. Tickets from www.ticketmaster.co.uk 15 MARCH

EWAN MCLENNAN: At Ceol @ Seafield Hotel, Campbeltown. After an appearance on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show and a

televised performance for the Celtic Connections Festival at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, his debut was capped by winning the BBC Folk Award’s Horizon Award www.ewanmclennan.co.uk HUE AND CRY REMOTE WEEKEND: Full 8 Piece Band at o2 ABC, Glasgow. Also stripped set set on 14th. Tickets from www.ticketmaster.co.uk STG Presents: LUSTY, MOG, SHADOW PEOPLE, GASP Steg G & THE FREESTYLE MASTER at Audio, Glasgow Doors 7 pm £8 - Over 18's www.facebook.com/StgPromotions Indievous Presents - INDIE ROCKS: HANA + FORMAL PARTY + LOSING GROUND + 5 SECOND WARNING + THE HYPNIC JERKS. At Pivo Pivo – 15 Waterloo Street, Glasgow. 7.30pm : £5/£4 on door. www.facebook.com/indievous 19 MARCH

Brookfield Knights present..... THE REVELERS: At The Steeple Hall, Kilbarchan. Undisputed Cajun kings, The Revelers make their first ever trip to these shores. Rightly described by renowned BBC World Music radio presenter Lopa Kothari as “a Louisiana supergroup” they happily look back to better times, recapturing some of the feel-good essence of the past. www.facebook.com/RevelersBand 25 MARCH

Brookfield Knights present..... THE ABRAMSON SINGERS: At The Old Library, Kilbarchan. There is a fair chance you will have heard a track or two from the stunning new album by The Abramson Singers from Vancouver, thanks to the level of radio exposure it has received. One of those who joined LEAH ABRAMSON in the studio for the recording was RAYNA GELLERT, well-recognised in her own right following a successful career in Uncle Earl. Here, these two friends come together to become an even more potent force (joined on bass and guitar by Petunia & The Vipers' PATRICK METZGER). www.facebook.com/abramsonsingers 27 MARCH

The Fallen Angels Club presents: STEVE FORBERT. On stage 8pm, tickets £15. Tickets 0141 204 5151 or online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk www.facebook.com/events/457263001041080/ www.fallenangelsclub.com 5 APRIL

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MIKE WATT + THE MISSINGMEN: Third opera Europe tour at Glasgow's, Broadcast. www.facebook.com/MikeWattTheMissingmenThirdOpera 18 APRIL

PATSY REID & friends: Star Folk Club, 1 St Andrews Square, Glasgow. Time 7.30pm/9.00pm. Tickets £9, tickets on the door. www.patsyreid.com 25 APRIL

STG Presents: MARTIN METCALFE & THE FORNICATORS plus Special guests PARALLAX FACTION At Nice N Sleazys, Glasgow. Doors 7:30 pm - Over 18's www.facebook.com/StgPromotions 26 APRIL

Brookfield Knights present..... THE DARDANELLES: At Brookfield Village Hall, Renfrewshire. Indisputably one of the most exciting ‘live’ bands on the world roots music circuit, The Dardanelles possess all the explosive power of a steam engine that’s about to blow its top. www.facebook.com/thedardanelles 7 MAY

A BAND CALLED QUINN: At CCA Glasgow. If you missed ABCQ performing Biding Time (remix) at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the band were blown away by the reaction to the show and are looking forward to touring it this year; hopefully to a venue near you! www.bidingtimeremix.com www.facebook.com/abandcalledquinn 8 MAY

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21 FEBRUARY Rubber Stamp Promotions presents: WOLFMONKEY + CLAIRE ADAMSON + TBC: Cowdenbeath FC Fundraiser. to raise funds for local senior football team Cowdenbeath FC, who currently play their football in the Scottish Championship. Tickets cost £5 and can be purchased from the Junction Bar & Denz Barbers. A raffle with also be held on the night. All money raised will be going to the Manager's Fund. www.facebook.com/events/215393108653178/ www.facebook.com/RubberStampPromotions DAVE ARCARI with support from Ed Muirhead: 13-date UK tour in February and March. Buskers (formerly 20 Rocks/Doghouse), Dundee. As well as having physical tickets for the forthcoming Glasgow and Edinburgh dates Love Music (Glasgow) and Ripping (Edinburgh) have all Dave's albums in stock...and Big Sparra Vinyl in Ayr has all CD and vinyl in stock. www.davearcari.com Stirling Tolbooth presents: STUART MACONIE THE PEOPLES SONGS; Spend an evening in the company of this popular and prolific TV and radio presenter, journalist, columnist and author as he talks about his new book and epic radio series, The People's Songs, a social history of modern Britain told through pop singles. The Times calling him 'a National Treasure'. Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £12.50, Time 8pm. www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA; The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra directed by Tommy Smith presents ‘An Evening With Kurt Elling: Syntopicon’ Kurt Elling is one of the greatest jazz singers of our time. With his rich baritone voice and command of rhythm, phrasing and dynamics, he sings with both astonishing technical mastery and huge emotional depth. Following their successful joint tour in 2011, the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra have invited Kurt to join them again to bring their new show Syntopicon to accessible, three-dimensional life. Exploring in music and song, philosophies such as love, knowledge, life and death, courage, good and evil, Kurt has the insight, creative talent and vision, which together with the fabulous sound of the SNJO will create a wonderful evening to remember. "Is there any more masterful singer on the planet right now?…The mastery went way beyond charisma. Listening to Elling is a masterclass on how to make voice, words,

melody and microphone work together to fix an atmosphere. The voice itself is astonishing." The Daily Telegraph. Tickets £25; students and unemployed £10, (includes booking fee). Kids Go Free. £5 SNJO Youth Card Horsecross, Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre 185 High Street, Perth. Time 7.30pm. Tickets: 01738 621031 www.horsecross.co.uk

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Rubber Stamp Promotions presents: DIRTY HARRY (Blondie Tribute) + THE POLIS - At PJ Molloy's, Dunfermline. Dirty Harry is the only tribute band for the true Blondie fan. Formed in Edinburgh in early 2011, Dirty Harry was borne out of singing doctor, Sarah Kennedy’s desire to create a act which could play homage to everyone’s favourite rock goddess, Debbie Harry and to the band who practically invented Power Pop, Blondie. The Polis are Scotland's one and only Police Tribute act and play an energetic set of over 2 hours of The Police's best known singles and album tracks. The band do not pretend or try to look like the original members but instead focus their energies on trying to capture the nuances and energy of the original band at their best. Tickets £8 from PJ Molloy's and www.ticketweb.co.uk www.facebook.com/events/395391003929655/ www.facebook.com/RubberStampPromotions SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: LOVE AND WAR IN BOHEMIA CONCERTS with mezzo soprano SOPHIE HARMSEN: SE presents Love and War in Bohemia with the thrilling young mezzo soprano Sophie Harmsen. The programme includes rich treasures of Bohemian music from Dvořák, Suk, Biber and Haas alongside the sparkling melodies and dancing rhythms of three Handel arias. At Caird Hall, Dundee, 7.30pm. Tickets £12, Students £5, Under 16s free when accompanied by a full paying adult. Booking Tel 01382 434940 www.dundeebox.co.uk www.scottishensemble.co.uk Hit The Road presents: At The Shore, Dundee. The first Hit The Road tour of 2014 featuring FARKOW - MAN OF MOON - MOSCO. Ticket information will be available soon, we hope to see you at one of the shows! www.facebook.com/hittheroadscotland 25 FEBRUARY

Brookfield Knights present..... PETUNIA & THE VIPERS: At Birnam Arts Centre. Petunia & The Vipers blew the socks off everyone who came out to see them on their first ever UK and Ireland tour. After wowing 1000 revellers at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket during Celtic Connections festival and playing ‘live’ on BBC Radio 3’s World on 3 programme, broadcast from the city’s Royal Concert Hall, they hit the road and left a trail of exhausted and exhilarated music lovers, promoters and venue bookers in their wake as they zipped around the country like a tornado that was meaning business. www.petuniaandthevipers.com

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VERA VAN HEERIGEN TRIO: 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. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk MIKE AND THE MECHANICS; Mike And The Mechanics - "The Living Years" 25th Anniversary. Mike Rutherford/Andrew Roachford/Tim Howar plus support from Sadie and the Hotheads, Mike Rutherford, a founder member of one of the most successful groups of all time, Genesis, formed Mike And The Mechanics in 1984 and created a side project that would go on to sell ten million records worldwide. Globally known for hits including The Living Years, All I Need Is a Miracle, Over My Shoulder and Another Cup of Coffee the band has featured many great vocalists and now boasts two superb singers in Andrew Roachford and Tim Howar. Tickets £36, £33, £30; no concessions, (includes booking fee) Horsecross, Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre 185 High Street, Perth, Time 7.30pm. Tickets: 01738 621031 www.horsecross.co.uk 7 MARCH

EMILY SMITH: At Dunfermline, Carnegie Hall 01383 602302. Emily Smith tours in support of her eagerly awaited new album ECHOES, having celebrated a decade as one of Scottish music’s most distinctively sublime voices. www.onfife.com www.emilysmith.org Stirling Tolbooth presents: TONY MCMANUS. 8pm, £12/£10. Acclaimed guitarist Tony McManus has been called 'the best Celtic guitarist in the world' by legendary English guitarist John Renbourn, and is known for his virtuosic fingerstyle performances on the steel-string guitar. To find a voice on so ubiquitous an instrument as the acoustic guitar is quite an achievement. Its a masterpiece. Im reeling- John Renbourn. 'Tony McManus is the Jeff Beck of the acoustic guitar' Paul Reed Smith, PRS Guitars www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth Mundell Music present: GARLAND JEFFERYS - Forty years into his storied career, Garland Jeffreys is enjoying the kind of creative second wind most artists can only hope for the first time around, earning a swarm of critical accolades and experiencing his most prolific stretch in decades. 'Truth Serum,' his second album in two years, is a cri de cœur, a stripped-down tone poem from an artist taking his rightful and hard-earned place in the musical pantheon. www.mundellmusic.com 8 MARCH

Rubber Stamp Promotions presents: THE POLIS + THE AZURE PILLARS. The Polis are Scotland's one and only Police Tribute act and play an energetic set of over 2 hours of The Police's best known singles and album tracks. The band do not pretend or try to look like the original members but instead focus their energies on trying to capture the nuances and energy of the original band at their best. The Azure Pillars drive is to be known as a good all round live rock n roll band. Entry costs £5 on the door for this one. www.facebook.com/events/612085812162456/ www.facebook.com/RubberStampPromotions Stirling Tolbooth presents: VOODOO ROOM. 8pm, £10. Voodoo Room are a new and exciting classic Power Trio, featuring some of the UKs finest musicians. They feature all your favourite "Hendrix" and Cream tunes, performed with the energy and virtuosity that is at the heart of this incredible music. They deliver a Full On Show that brilliantly integrates these two massive influences on the world of classic blues/rock. "INCREDIBLE PLAYERS!" Neneh Cherry. www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth 12 MARCH

911: At Dundee's Whitehall Theatre in support of their new album ‘Illuminate – The Hits and More’ (featuring 7 brand new tracks including their recent single ‘2 Hearts 1 Love’). 911’s new material has been described as ‘Anthemic’ and ‘Lifting’ which has led to them receiving comparisons to bands such as Take Take and Coldplay. www.whitehalltheatre.com www.facebook.com/theofficial911 14 MARCH

Horsecross Arts presents WORDS AND MUSIC: Horsecross Arts has teamed up with Perth College UHI and the Traditional Music Forum to create Words and Music, a gathering for musicians and music workers from across Scotland and beyond. Packed with practical tips, networking opportunities, evening gigs and showcases the two-day conference in Perth Concert Hall on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 March aims to inspire, educate and entertain musicians of all genres at all stages of their careers. Those interested in attending can register online at www.wordsandmusic.co.uk or by calling Horsecross Arts Box Office on 01738 621031 or book in person at Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth PH1 5HZ. www.wordsandmusic.co.uk 911: At Rothes Hall, Glenrothes in support of their new album ‘Illuminate – The Hits and More’ (featuring 7 brand new tracks including their recent single ‘2 Hearts 1 Love’). 911’s new material has been described as ‘Anthemic’ and ‘Lifting’ which has led to them receiving comparisons to bands such as Take Take and Coldplay.

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Stirling Tolbooth presents: Stellar Quines and Fife Cultural Trust's 'DARE TO CARE' by Christine Lindsay, Directed by Muriel Romanes. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Arriving for a spell behind bars, where there are no secrets or boundaries, and carrying their lifes baggage, a group of women tell their stories in a sometimes crazy, often poignant insight into their lives and the price theyll pay. Linked by common threads of hope, fear, love and survival and told in a chorus of words, rhyme and stand up comedy, the collective voice of the women is heard. Supported by Creative Scotland www.stirling.gov.uk/tollbooth SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Morrison’s Academy Hall, Crieff. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 20 MARCH

Brookfield Knights present..... THE REVELERS: At The Accoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. Undisputed Cajun kings, The Revelers make their first ever trip to these shores. Rightly described by renowned BBC World Music radio presenter Lopa Kothari as “a Louisiana supergroup” they happily look back to better times, recapturing some of the feel-good essence of the past. www.facebook.com/RevelersBand Stirling Tolbooth presents: LUCY PORTER. 8pm, £10. Lucy Porter -familiar

from popular TV and Radio panel shows such as Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Mock The Week and The Unbelievable Truth - returns to the UK tour circuit, with her best show yet 'Northern Soul'. Does geography shape our destiny? Lucy is like the perpetual littlest hobo - seeking her spiritual home. Genuinely delightful The Telegraph Fizzing with inventive one-liners, a treat from start to finish The Herald www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth 21 MARCH

Brookfield Knights present..... THE REVELERS: At Birnam Arts Centre, Perthshire. Undisputed Cajun kings, The Revelers make their first ever trip to these shores. Rightly described by renowned BBC World Music radio presenter Lopa Kothari as “a Louisiana supergroup” they happily look back to better times, recapturing some of the feel-good essence of the past. www.facebook.com/RevelersBand 22 MARCH

Brookfield Knights present..... THE REVELERS: At The Tolbooth Theatre, Stirling. Undisputed Cajun kings, The Revelers make their first ever trip to these shores. Rightly described by renowned BBC World Music radio presenter Lopa Kothari as “a Louisiana supergroup” they happily look back to better times, recapturing some of the feel-good essence of the past. www.facebook.com/RevelersBand SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Montrose Town Hall. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 23 MARCH

Fife Jazz Club presents: RICHARD MICHAEL. At The Woodside Hotel, Aberdour from 2pm. Tickets £8. Richard Michael at the piano. As a pianist and organist, Richard gives recitals on The Art of Improvisation, and can improvise in any key, in any style at the merest hint of a theme! He is Radio Scotland’s ‘Jazz Jargonbuster’ and has demonstrated many styles of Jazz in ‘The Jazz House’ www.facebook.com/groups/fifejazzclub BEN POOLE: Award winning young blues/rock artist Ben Poole and his band at Fifestock Festival, Backstage at The Green Hotel, Kinross. 8pm Doors, Tickets £12 Tel 01577 863467 www.mundellmusic.com www.facebook.com/benpooleofficial

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SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Corn Exchange, Cupar. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 27 MARCH

Brookfield Knights present..... THE ABRAMSON SINGERS: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. There is a fair chance you will have heard a track or two from the stunning new album by The Abramson Singers from Vancouver, thanks to the level of radio exposure it has received. One of those who joined LEAH ABRAMSON in the studio for the recording was RAYNA GELLERT, well-recognised in her own right following a successful career in Uncle Earl. Here, these two friends come together to become an even more potent force (joined on bass and guitar by Petunia & The Vipers' PATRICK METZGER). www.facebook.com/abramsonsingers 29 MARCH

Rubber Stamp Promotions presents: THE SELECTER + TALISMAN + DJ JUNIOR LAZAROU - At Windsor Hotel, Kirkcaldy. “Too Much Pressure” released by the important and influential platinum selling band The Selector in Feb 1980 remains a classic touchstone for a generation of Ska lovers. Mixing punk, ska and reggae, ‘Too Much Pressure’ successfully reflected the social and political issues of the early Thatcher years in Britain and gave a voice to disaffected youth across the racial divide. Talisman are one of the UK’s top British Roots Reggae bands from the late 70’s and early 80’s.The band’s prowess back in the day earned them support slots with acts as diverse as Burning Spear, The Clash and The Rolling Stones. DJ Junior Lazarou will be keeping everyone entertained when the bands aren't on stage with some top 2 Tone, Ska & Reggae tunes! Tickets £15 from Windsor or www.ticketweb.co.uk www.facebook.com/events/373645949433723/ www.facebook.com/RubberStampPromotions SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Birnam Arts Centre – Birnam. Edinburgh based six piece roots and folk collective tour all across UK behind the acclaimed chart topping fifth album www.birnamarts.com www.facebook.com/southerntenantfolkunion 3 APRIL

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Brookfield Knights present..... DUBL HANDI: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. You won’t encounter a fresher delivery of the Appalachian old-time stringband style than comes from this upbeat trio who first took Brooklyn by storm. With one foot in the past and one foot in the future of acoustic roots music, many are saying their approach was exactly what was required to bring this ancient music to a younger 21st century audience. www.facebook.com/DublHandi EMILY SMITH: At Stirling, Tolbooth 01786 27 4000. Emily Smith tours in support of her eagerly awaited new album ECHOES, having celebrated a decade as one of Scottish music’s most distinctively sublime voices. www.tolbooth-stirling.gov.uk www.emilysmith.org 4 APRIL

Rubber Stamp Promotions presents: ALTERED IMAGES + SIMPLE MINDED + THE POLIS. Clare Grogan's Altered Images headline an 80's gig for RubberStamp Promotions at the Glen Pavilion Dunfermline on Friday the 4th of April. Before they hit the stage 2 fantastic tribute bands will be performing, Simple Minded & The Polis. Advance tickets are on sale from Ticketweb, Kenny's Music Dunfermline & Denz Barbers Cowdenbeath at a cost of £15. Pay on the door price will be £20 for this one, so best buy early! Get along and see Clare and the girls in action and party 80's style! www.facebook.com/events/671963952855298/ www.facebook.com/RubberStampPromotions 6 APRIL

Fife Jazz Club presents: FREDDIE KING. At The Woodside Hotel, Aberdour from 2pm. Tickets £8. Freddie King with Lachlan McColl. Freddie King is the hippest singer in town singing bebop ballads and blues all spun afresh in a net of warmth and pleasure with a distinctive voice all his own. During the last two years Freddie has travelled to Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, and New York, gigging in various jazz clubs, top hotels and cocktail bars performing the material by Nat King Cole, Johnny Hartman and Billy Eckstine, thereby firmly establishing his reputation as a top international singer. This visit to Fife Jazz Club is part of a Scottish tour with guitarist Lachlan McColl www.facebook.com/groups/fifejazzclub 7 APRIL

MARIT FALT & RONA WILKIE: Stirling Folk Club, Stirling (with Kirsty Law, Scots Singer) Their debut album “TURAS” is released on 24 January on Watercolour Music. It melds tunes and songs from their separate geographical backgrounds to create a new music that’s uplifting, daring and harmonious. The duo fell into playing together when they were studying in Newcastle. In 2012 they won the coveted Danny Kyle Award at Glasgow’s Celtic

Connections Festival and Rona was named BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. Marit was also part of the highly acclaimed VAMM. www.maritandrona.com 8 APRIL

PATSY REID & friends. Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth. Time 7.30pm/8.00pm. Tickets £13/£11. Tel; 01738 621031 13 APRIL

Fife Jazz Club presents: NOVA SCOTIA JAZZ BAND. At The Woodside Hotel, Aberdour from 2pm. Tickets £10. Nova Scotia Jazz Band. One of the most popular and swinging dixieland bands in Scotland. Clarinettist and saxophonist, John Burgess, steeped in the music of Alex Welsh and Eddie Condon, is the energetic leader of a band that plays hot jazz Chicago style, with real drive and passion. All tickets can be reserved by calling 01592 750625 or 01592 263687 www.facebook.com/groups/fifejazzclub 19 APRIL

JONNY JACK: At Dunfermline PJ Molloys, 8pm, £5, 01383 729790. Tickets on the door. ‘The most instantly recognizable and unforgettable soulful voices in a long time’ NME. Jonny Jack releases debut EP Skin To The Bone, and takes it to audiences with a Scottish tour. www.facebook.com/JonnyJackMusic 24 APRIL

Brookfield Knights present..... THE DARDANELLES: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. Indisputably one of the most exciting ‘live’ bands on the world roots music circuit, The Dardanelles possess all the explosive power of a steam engine that’s about to blow its top. www.facebook.com/thedardanelles 25 APRIL

Brookfield Knights present..... THE DARDANELLES: At Birnam Arts Centre, Perthshire. Indisputably one of the most exciting ‘live’ bands on the world roots music circuit, The Dardanelles possess all the explosive power of a steam engine that’s about to blow its top. www.facebook.com/thedardanelles 26 APRIL GLEADHRAICH: EP launch for 'Pipe Dreams' with support from RAIREN and SOME NIGHTS. At the Starlight Showroom, Dundee, 7.30pm. Tickets from Grouchos or through any of the band members. Scottish celtic rock band Gleadhraich have set themselves the task of transforming Scottish traditional music, they are a celtic rock band from Angus/ Dundee who have grown in stature since their formation in 2010. The

EP is released at the end of March but they will be playing this special show where the physical release will be available for the first time. www.facebook.com/pages/Gleadhraich/273235032696158 2 MAY

Mundell Music presents: THE MOVE - The Move have rock band credentials that speak for themselves. They can boast being the first band to be played on Radio 1, and have toured alongside The Who and Jimi Hendrix. Without doubt, The Move are one of Britain's most respected bands, having had numerous hit records over the last 30 years including classics such as Flowers In The Rain and Blackberry Way. Minus Roy Wood, but still featuring original members Trevor Burton and Bev Bevan. www.mundellmusic.com

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DAVE ARCARI 13-date UK tour in February and March. The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. As well as having physical tickets for the forthcoming Glasgow and Edinburgh dates Love Music (Glasgow) and Ripping (Edinburgh) have all Dave's albums in stock...and Big Sparra Vinyl in Ayr has all CD and vinyl in stock. This gig is supported by the very talented ED MUIRHEAD. www.davearcari.com Fat Hippy Battle of the Bands Quarter Final: TALKING SIDEWAYS - RAY BROWER - CALLAHAN - RICKY FRASER We're down to the last 16 bands already! Some really great bands now battling for a place in the Semi Finals in March. 2 from this Quarter Final will go through to the Semi Finals. Entry £3 on the door. At Downstairs, 82 Holburn Street, Aberdeen. www.facebook.com/events/550546425041935 www.facebook.com/FatHippyBOTB BEN WESTBEECH (AKA BREACH): One of the undisputed house music stars of 2013, Breach enjoyed huge chart and club success in the summer with his hit single ‘Jack’; an infectious blend of bass-heavy grooves, stripped back drums, and a simple but oh-so-seductive vocal hook. At Snafu, Aberdeen 23 FEBRUARY SON OF DAVE: This is Now Agency presents Son Of Dave, formerly of the Crash Test Dummies, with music from his latest record, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at

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7.30pm. Tickets from 01224 641122 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 25 FEBRUARY THE BAND OF HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL MARINES In their annual concert of traditional military music, The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines present a wonderfully colourful show in aid of Seafarers UK for maritime charities, at the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from 01224 64112 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com MIKE & THE MECHANICS Formed in 1984 by Genesis founding member, guitarist, bass-player and songwriter Mike Rutherford, Mike & the Mechanics play the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from 01224 64112 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 27 FEBRUARY

Fat Hippy Battle of the Bands Quarter Final: OK TAXI - SPARE ME THE KNIFE - IF ALL ELSE FAILS - BLOODNUT We're down to the last 16 bands already! Some really great bands now battling for a place in the Semi Finals in March. 2 from this Quarter Final will go through to the Semi Finals. Entry £3 on the door. At Downstairs, 82 Holburn Street, Aberdeen. www.facebook.com/events/1420702168172029 www.facebook.com/FatHippyBOTB 28 FEBRUARY DANSE MCCABRE: An evening of traditional Scottish dancing to all-girl ceilidh band, Danse McCabre, at the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 8pm. Tickets from 01224 64112 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Fat Hippy Battle of the Bands Quarter Final: DEAR JOHN - CLERIC - UTN - LIZABETT RUSSO We're down to the last 16 bands already! Some really great bands now battling for a place in the Semi Finals in March. 2 from this Quarter Final will go through to the Semi Finals. Entry £3 on the door. At Downstairs, 82 Holburn Street, Aberdeen. www.facebook.com/events/251531138357411 www.facebook.com/FatHippyBOTB 9 MARCH

Almost Blue Promotions present: THE NEW MADRIDS at The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 7.30pm. Tickets £8+bf / £10. The New Madrids were formed in 2010 by the four remaining members of americana stalwarts $outhpaw and the lead singer/founder of rock & blues degenerates The Revivals. A matter of months after both bands called it a day phones started ringing, meetings were arranged, beers were drunk and records listened to, The Band, Whiskeytown, Drive by Truckers, Black

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EWAN MCLENNAN: At The lemon Tree, Aberdeen. After an appearance on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show and a televised performance for the Celtic Connections Festival at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, his debut was capped by winning the BBC Folk Award’s Horizon Award. www.ewanmclennan.co.uk 18 MARCH

BLAZIN’ FIDDLES; The Lemon Tree,5 W North Street. Aberdeen, Tickets £16.50. Time 8.30pm. Tel; 01224 641 122 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/events/blazin-fiddles 20 MARCH

SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Midmar Village Hall. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 21 MARCH

Fat Hippy Battle of the Bands SEMI FINAL: Now down to the last 8 bands! Some really great bands now battling for a place in the Final on 29 March. At Downstairs, 82 Holburn Street, Aberdeen. www.facebook.com/events/211840599019160 www.facebook.com/FatHippyBOTB 22 MARCH

Fat Hippy Battle of the Bands SEMI FINAL: Now down to the last 8 bands! Some really great bands now battling for a place in the Final on 29 March. At Downstairs, 82 Holburn Street, Aberdeen. www.facebook.com/events/491585207618399 www.facebook.com/FatHippyBOTB 28 MARCH

Brookfield Knights present..... THE ABRAMSON SINGERS: At Glenbuchat Village Hall, Aberdeenshire. There is a fair chance you will have heard a track or two from the stunning new album by The Abramson Singers from Vancouver, thanks to the level of radio exposure it has received. One of those who joined LEAH ABRAMSON in the studio for the recording was RAYNA GELLERT, well-recognised in

her own right following a successful career in Uncle Earl. Here, these two friends come together to become an even more potent force (joined on bass and guitar by Petunia & The Vipers' PATRICK METZGER). www.facebook.com/abramsonsingers SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Woodend Barn – Banchory. Edinburgh based six piece roots and folk collective tour all across UK behind the acclaimed chart topping fifth album www.woodendbarn.com www.facebook.com/southerntenantfolkunion 29 MARCH

Fat Hippy Battle of the Bands: THE FINAL - Now down to the last 4 bands! Some really great bands now battling for the £5000 recording prize. At Downstairs, 82 Holburn Street, Aberdeen. www.facebook.com/events/211147575745794 www.facebook.com/FatHippyBOTB Brookfield Knights present..... THE ABRAMSON SINGERS: At The Salmon Bothy, Portsoy. There is a fair chance you will have heard a track or two from the stunning new album by The Abramson Singers from Vancouver, thanks to the level of radio exposure it has received. One of those who joined LEAH ABRAMSON in the studio for the recording was RAYNA GELLERT, well-recognised in her own right following a successful career in Uncle Earl. Here, these two friends come together to become an even more potent force (joined on bass and guitar by Petunia & The Vipers' PATRICK METZGER). www.facebook.com/abramsonsingers 17 APRIL

NORDOFF ROBBINS SCOTLAND: Music student Rebekah Smith is holding a rock night in aid of Nordoff Robbins Scotland at Downstairs in Aberdeen. Entry is only £3. www.facebook.com/nordoffrobbinsscotland 23 APRIL

Brookfield Knights present..... THE DARDANELLES: At Glenbuchat Village Hall, Aberdeenshire. Indisputably one of the most exciting ‘live’ bands on the world roots music circuit, The Dardanelles possess all the explosive power of a steam engine that’s about to blow its top. www.facebook.com/thedardanelles

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SOPHIE HARMSEN: SE presents Love and War in Bohemia with the thrilling young mezzo soprano Sophie Harmsen. The programme includes rich treasures of Bohemian music from Dvořák, Suk, Biber and Haas alongside the sparkling melodies and dancing rhythms of three Handel arias. At OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 8pm. Pre-concert talk 7.15pm. Tickets £15.00, Students £5.00, Under 16s free when accompanied by a full paying adult. Booking Tel 01463 234 234 www.eden-court.co.uk www.scottishensemble.co.uk

28 FEBRUARY CALUM STEWART & HEIKKI BOURGAULT: Eden Court, Bishop’s Road, Inverness, 4 MARCH

SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Ballachulish Village Hall. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 6 MARCH

EMILY SMITH: At Inverness, Eden Court 01463 239841. Emily Smith tours in support of her eagerly awaited new album ECHOES, having celebrated a decade as one of Scottish music’s most distinctively sublime voices. www.eden-court.co.uk www.emilysmith.org 7 MARCH

MARIT FALT & RONA WILKIE: At Crafts and Things, Glencoe. Their debut album “TURAS” is released on 24 January on Watercolour Music. It melds tunes and songs from their separate geographical backgrounds to create a new music that’s uplifting, daring and harmonious. The duo fell into playing together when they were studying in Newcastle. In 2012 they won the coveted Danny Kyle Award at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival and Rona was named BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. Marit was also part of the highly acclaimed VAMM. www.maritandrona.com TAIGH CÈILIDH / CÈILIDH HOUSE: At Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness @ 7:30PM Càite nise nochd an tèid mi, chan eil cèilidh air a’ phrairie? Bha Bàrd Mhealaboist fo chianalas thall thairis ach bidh Comunn Gàidhlig Inbhir Nis a’ cur fàilte bhlàth

oirbhse uile gu fìor dheagh chèilidh neo-fhoirmeil air Dihaoine 7mh Am Màrt 2014. Informal traditional entertainment by some of Gaeldom’s top artists is how the Gaelic Society of Inverness describes its Annual Gaelic Showcase. The star line-up will include singers Arthur Cormack, Sineag MacIntyre, Iain MacKay, Kirsteen MacDonald, and Alex Macdonald, and music will be provided by piper D. J. MacIntyre and by the talented new band Marloch! Deagh chur seachad oidhche! Come along and join in! www.eden-court.co.uk 8 MARCH

THE BEVVY SISTERS for International Women's Day: At Inverie Village Hall, Knoydart, PH41 4PL. The faboulous Bevvy Sisters adding even more sparkle than normal to the traditional Knoydart celebrations of International Women's Day. Admission - £10 Adult £5 kids TIckets on door or message the Hall Facebook page. www.facebook.com/events/714648515219491 www.facebook.com/InverieVillageHall SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Gairloch Community Hall. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 11 MARCH

SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Carrbridge Village Hall. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 14 MARCH

BLAZIN’ FIDDLES Workshops in the afternoon, Eden Court, Bishop’s Road, Inverness. Tickets £17 – Conc’s available. Time 8pm. Tel; 01463 234 234 www.eden-court.co.uk 16 MARCH

JONNY JACK: At Inverness Market Bar, 9pm, £2, 01463 233292. Tickets on the door. ‘The most instantly recognizable and unforgettable soulful voices in a long time’

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SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Fortrose Community Theatre. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 16 MARCH

Brookfield Knights present..... THE REVELERS: At One Touch Theatre, Inverness. Undisputed Cajun kings, The Revelers make their first ever trip to these shores. Rightly described by renowned BBC World Music radio presenter Lopa Kothari as “a Louisiana supergroup” they happily look back to better times, recapturing some of the feel-good essence of the past. www.facebook.com/RevelersBand EWAN MCLENNAN: At The Old Bridhe Inn, Aviemore. After an appearance on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show and a televised performance for the Celtic Connections Festival at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, his debut was capped by winning the BBC Folk Award’s Horizon Award. www.ewanmclennan.co.uk 20 MARCH

MARIT FALT & RONA WILKIE: Plockton, venue tbc. Their debut album “TURAS” is released on 24 January on Watercolour Music. It melds tunes and songs from their separate geographical backgrounds to create a new music that’s uplifting, daring and harmonious. The duo fell into playing together when they were studying in Newcastle. In 2012 they won the coveted Danny Kyle Award at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival and Rona was named BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. Marit was also part of the highly acclaimed VAMM. www.maritandrona.com 21 MARCH

MARIT FALT & RONA WILKIE: Tain Royal Academy, Tain, Ross-shire. Their debut album “TURAS” is released on 24 January on Watercolour Music. It melds tunes and songs from their separate geographical backgrounds to create a new music that’s uplifting, daring and harmonious. The duo fell into playing together when they were studying in Newcastle. In 2012 they won the coveted Danny Kyle Award at Glasgow’s

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MARIT FALT & RONA WILKIE: Benderloch Village Hall, Benderloch, Argyll. Their debut album “TURAS” is released on 24 January on Watercolour Music. It melds tunes and songs from their separate geographical backgrounds to create a new music that’s uplifting, daring and harmonious. The duo fell into playing together when they were studying in Newcastle. In 2012 they won the coveted Danny Kyle Award at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival and Rona was named BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. Marit was also part of the highly acclaimed VAMM. www.maritandrona.com MACHINES IN HEAVEN: Bordersbreakdown LP launch. At The Bothy/ Hootananny Inverness. "Deserves your attention.. amazing!" Ally McCrae - BBC Radio www.facebook.com/machinesinheaven 25 MARCH SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Eden Court Theatre, Inverness. Edinburgh based six piece roots and folk collective tour all across UK behind the acclaimed chart topping fifth album www.eden-court.co.uk www.facebook.com/southerntenantfolkunion 25 APRIL

Strathpeffer Pavilion presents: TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA with THE ELEPHANT SESSIONS. 7.30pm. Scotland's foremost group of anarchic tunesmiths emerged from the vibrant Glasgow folk scene. Treacherous Orchestra take Scottish dance music into a thrilling new dimension. Having grown up under the influence of pioneering fusion acts such as Shooglenifty, Martyn Bennett, Salsa Celtica and Croft No. 5, they draw simultaneously on deep traditional roots and contemporary influences. Featuring bagpipes, whistles, flutes, fiddles, accordion, banjo, guitars, bass, drums and percussion, they combine ferocious energy and sophisticated musical arrangements, with explosive results. Support by The Elephant Sessions, who played a great set at the Pavilion during the amaSing festival. Tickets £15 now online (and selling fast!) from WeGotTickets.com and Ticketweb.co.uk – on sale elsewhere very soon www.treacherousorchestra.com http://elephantsessions.com www.StrathpefferPavilion.org

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SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Bunessan Community Centre, Mull. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 6 MARCH

SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Seall at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Skye. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 13 MARCH

SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Orkney Theatre, Kirkwall. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 22 MARCH

Transclyde Music presents: The return of the fantastic ALAN MURPHY plus local group RISE (tbc). Transclyde Music promote live music on the Isle of Bute. https://twitter.com/transclydemusic http://transclydemusic.co.uk/ 27 MARCH

SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Aros Arts Centre , Viewfield Road, Portree,, Isle Of Skye. Edinburgh based six piece roots and folk collective tour all across UK behind the acclaimed chart topping fifth album www.aros.co.uk www.facebook.com/southerntenantfolkunion 1 APRIL

SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Whiting Bay Village Hall, Arran. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 5 APRIL Transclyde Music presents: GARY HALL at Musicker Cafe. Transclyde Music promote live music on the Isle of Bute. https://twitter.com/transclydemusic http://transclydemusic.co.uk/ 11 APRIL

PATSY REID & friends: An Tobar, Argyll Terrace, Tobermory, Isle of Mull. Time 8pm/8.30pm. Tickets £10/£8. Tel 01688 302211 www.patsyreid.com 19 APRIL

Transclyde Music presents: A departure from our traditional singer/songwriter line up with a four piece band called BLUE SWAMP. One of the artists played with the Animals and another in the Dylan Band – so it should prove to be an interesting event. Transclyde Music promote live music on the Isle of Bute. https://twitter.com/transclydemusic http://transclydemusic.co.uk/ 1-4 MAY Brookfield Knights present..... THE DARDANELLES: At Shetland Folk Festival. Indisputably one of the most exciting ‘live’ bands on the world roots music circuit, The Dardanelles possess all the explosive power of a steam engine that’s about to blow its top. www.facebook.com/thedardanelles

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DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK plus support from MEANBONE: At Eagle Tavern, Prestwick. 9pm, free admission www.facebook.com/eagle.prestwick Brookfield Knights present..... PETUNIA & THE VIPERS: At The Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal. Petunia & The Vipers blew the socks off everyone who came out to see them on their first ever UK and Ireland tour. After wowing 1000 revellers at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket during Celtic Connections festival and playing ‘live’ on BBC Radio 3’s World on 3 programme, broadcast from the city’s Royal Concert Hall, they hit the road and left a trail of exhausted and exhilarated music lovers, promoters and venue bookers in their wake as they zipped around the country like a tornado that was meaning business. www.petuniaandthevipers.com 1 MARCH

KRIS DREVER AND EAMONN COYNE: The folk duo play The Catstrand, High Street, New Galloway, Castle Douglas, DG7 3RN. 7.30pm. Tickets £12/£10 conc. Tel 01644 420374 www.catstrand.com 2 MARCH

Brookfield Knights present..... PETUNIA & THE VIPERS: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. Petunia & The Vipers blew the socks off everyone who came out to see them on their first ever UK and Ireland tour. After wowing 1000 revellers at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket during Celtic Connections festival and playing ‘live’ on BBC Radio 3’s World on 3 programme, broadcast from the city’s Royal Concert Hall, they hit the road and left a trail of exhausted and exhilarated music lovers, promoters and venue bookers in their wake as they zipped around the country like a tornado that was meaning business. www.petuniaandthevipers.com 9 MARCH

EMILY SMITH: At Cockermouth, Kirkgate 01900 826448. Emily Smith tours in support of her eagerly awaited new album ECHOES, having celebrated a decade as one of Scottish music’s most distinctively sublime voices.

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Brookfield Knights present..... THE REVELERS: At The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm. Undisputed Cajun kings, The Revelers make their first ever trip to these shores. Rightly described by renowned BBC World Music radio presenter Lopa Kothari as “a Louisiana supergroup” they happily look back to better times, recapturing some of the feel-good essence of the past. www.facebook.com/RevelersBand 16 MARCH

911: At Sands Centre, Carlisle in support of their new album ‘Illuminate – The Hits and More’ (featuring 7 brand new tracks including their recent single ‘2 Hearts 1 Love’). 911’s new material has been described as ‘Anthemic’ and ‘Lifting’ which has led to them receiving comparisons to bands such as Take Take and Coldplay. www.thesandscentre.co.uk www.facebook.com/theofficial911 23 MARCH

Brookfield Knights present..... THE REVELERS: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. Undisputed Cajun kings, The Revelers make their first ever trip to these shores. Rightly described by renowned BBC World Music radio presenter Lopa Kothari as “a Louisiana supergroup” they happily look back to better times, recapturing some of the feel-good essence of the past. www.facebook.com/RevelersBand 27 MARCH

SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Dalbeattie Town Hall. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 3 APRIL

SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Maybole Town Hall. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk

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EMILY SMITH: At Castle Douglas, The Fullarton 01556 504506. Emily Smith tours in support of her eagerly awaited new album ECHOES, having celebrated a decade as one of Scottish music’s most distinctively sublime voices. www.thefullarton.co.uk www.emilysmith.org 5 APRIL

EMILY SMITH: At Langholm, Buccleuch Centre 013873 81196. Emily Smith tours in support of her eagerly awaited new album ECHOES, having celebrated a decade as one of Scottish music’s most distinctively sublime voices. www.buccleuchcentre.com www.emilysmith.org 6 APRIL

Brookfield Knights present..... DUBL HANDI: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. You won’t encounter a fresher delivery of the Appalachian old-time stringband style than comes from this upbeat trio who first took Brooklyn by storm. With one foot in the past and one foot in the future of acoustic roots music, many are saying their approach was exactly what was required to bring this ancient music to a younger 21st century audience. www.facebook.com/DublHandi

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25 FEBRUARY Kazmiranda Music Cafe presents ….. a new acoustic freestyle session hosted by Hazel Quinn from 7.30pm-11pm. This is the session where you can just turn up and play, listen or join in. All instruments are welcome. The usual café produce will be available, tea, coffee, soft drinks, and snacks. If you want to bring your own alcohol the usual £3 charge applies. www.facebook.com/pages/Kazmiranda-Vintage-Local-Art-Boutique/478898812161209 www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUk 27 FEBRUARY

Kazmiranda Music Cafe presents: STEVE MORRISON 'Blues Buffet' at £10 each, with support from JACK CANT DANCE. 7pm—11pm. Pre-booking required. www.facebook.com/pages/Kazmiranda-Vintage-Local-Art-Boutique/478898812161209 www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUk Brookfield Knights present..... PETUNIA & THE VIPERS: At Jumpin Hot Club, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Petunia & The

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Vipers blew the socks off everyone who came out to see them on their first ever UK and Ireland tour. After wowing 1000 revellers at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket during Celtic Connections festival and playing ‘live’ on BBC Radio 3’s World on 3 programme, broadcast from the city’s Royal Concert Hall, they hit the road and left a trail of exhausted and exhilarated music lovers, promoters and venue bookers in their wake as they zipped around the country like a tornado that was meaning business. www.petuniaandthevipers.com 28 FEBRUARY

ST BOSWELLS LIVE! BREAD & JAM: Monthly jam sessions courtesy of St Boswells Cricket Club. All are welcome. The same format as usual; bring instruments, voices, friends and perhaps a small donation for the food - thinking cheese, houmous and olives this time. Then we’ll see what wonderful sounds transpire. The session starts at 8pm, but you can turn up at any time after. www.facebook.com/stboswellslive 1 MARCH

ANTIC HAY: At The Plough, Town Yetholm. Antic Hay are a rootsy acoustic trio, with a lively and eclectic repertoire combining original self-penned material with music from a variety of traditions www.facebook.com/antic.hay1 2 MARCH

Kazmiranda Music Cafe presents ….. TWEED RIVER JAZZ BAND: Jazz is back!! We have the Tweed River Jazz band with Ruth Alder Bateman on vocals and the legendary Peter Roughead leading on trumpet and sax. Its proper New Orleans Jazz foot tapping dance tunes and classic ballads. (free, donation to heart foundation) www.facebook.com/pages/Kazmiranda-Vintage-Local-Art-Boutique/478898812161209 www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUk 7 MARCH

DAVE ARCARI: 13-date UK tour in February and March. The Cluny, Newcastle. As well as having physical tickets for the forthcoming Glasgow and Edinburgh dates Love Music (Glasgow) and Ripping (Edinburgh) have all Dave's albums in stock...and Big Sparra Vinyl in Ayr has all CD and vinyl in stock. www.davearcari.com BLAZIN’ FIDDLES Buccleuch Centre, Langholm, Scottish Borders. Tickets £14– Conc’s available 7.30pm. Tel 01387381196 www.buccleuchcentre.com 8 MARCH

RAB NOAKES - The String Jam Club: The king of Scottish songwriters himself – fabulous songs, catchy melodies, superb guitar picking and warmly intimate vocals. "The closest Scotland has to musical

royalty.” Go Magazine. At The County Hotel, Selkirk. www.facebook.com/StringJamClub 14 MARCH

Kazmiranda Music Cafe presents: Jam class from 3pm—6pm. www.facebook.com/pages/Kazmiranda-Vintage-Local-Art-Boutique/478898812161209 www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUk Brookfield Knights present..... THE REVELERS: At Heart of Hawick. Undisputed Cajun kings, The Revelers make their first ever trip to these shores. Rightly described by renowned BBC World Music radio presenter Lopa Kothari as “a Louisiana supergroup” they happily look back to better times, recapturing some of the feel-good essence of the past. www.facebook.com/RevelersBand 16 MARCH

THE NORTH EAST GUITAR SHOW (NE England): The 2014 show moves to a superb new purpose-built event complex just off the A1 south of Newcastle at Rainton Meadows Arena, Mercantile Rd, Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5PH from 10am to 4.00pm. Admission £6 at the door. The Show promises to be a treat for any guitar enthusiast and provides superb facilities with excellent catering, licensed bar and free parking. Many major retailers and distributors will be attending together with a host of second-hand and vintage dealers, parts suppliers and luthiers. PLus live music, workshops and demos all day. www.guitarshows.co.uk https://twitter.com/NrthGuitarShows 18 MARCH

THE ENGLISH BEAT with support from Bombskare and BIG FAT PANDA: At Volunteer Hall, Galashiels. 7pm/Over 14's. £19+fee The English Beat starring Dave Wakeling, the original lead singer of ska kings The Beat, is coming to Galashiels! YouTube of their hit ‘Mirror In The Bathroom’ www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cbUW2EY4KE It will be Dave's first UK tour, after several years living in the USA. The singer, songwriter and guitarist behind one of the biggest 1980’s 2-Tone bands, will be performing all the hits of The Beat, General Public and his new songs. Tickets from Border Events @ www.borderevents.com/event/English-Beat-Galashiels http://englishbeat.net/ 29 MARCH

SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Victoria Hall, Selkirk. 7.30pm. Perfect for opera fans and novices alike, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as lesser known gems mined from the operatic archives. The programme is brought to life by four talented young

singers and a pianist, packed into a trusty transit van full of props and costumes – proving great things do come in small packages! www.scottishopera.org.uk 4 APRIL

Brookfield Knights present..... DUBL HANDI: At The Border Club, Hawick. You won’t encounter a fresher delivery of the Appalachian old-time stringband style than comes from this upbeat trio who first took Brooklyn by storm. With one foot in the past and one foot in the future of acoustic roots music, many are saying their approach was exactly what was required to bring this ancient music to a younger 21st century audience. www.facebook.com/DublHandi 5 APRIL

CALUM STEWART & HEIKKI BOURGAULT: The Sage, St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, 10 APRIL

PATSY REID & friends: Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Tel 01721 725 777 www.patsyreid.com 16 APRIL

MARIT FALT & RONA WILKIE: Candlelit Concert, Peebles. Their debut album “TURAS” is released on 24 January on Watercolour Music. It melds tunes and songs from their separate geographical backgrounds to create a new music that’s uplifting, daring and harmonious. The duo fell into playing together when they were studying in Newcastle. In 2012 they won the coveted Danny Kyle Award at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival and Rona was named BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. Marit was also part of the highly acclaimed VAMM. www.maritandrona.com 17 APRIL

Brookfield Knights present..... DUBL HANDI: At Jumpin Hot Club, The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne. You won’t encounter a fresher delivery of the Appalachian old-time stringband style than comes from this upbeat trio who first took Brooklyn by storm. With one foot in the past and one foot in the future of acoustic roots music, many are saying their approach was exactly what was required to bring this ancient music to a younger 21st century audience. www.facebook.com/DublHandi 19 APRIL

Fab at the Abb presents ..... AARON WRIGHT and CRAIG JEFFREY. A new regular music night at The Abbotsford Arms Hotel, Galashiels with 2 of Scotlands best young singer/songwriters.

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FEBRUARY Glasgow Music & Film Festival Glasgow 20 February - 2 March The Glasgow Music and Film Festival is a series of one-off events which combine audio and visuals. Lovingly co-curated by film buffs and music geeks from the Glasgow Film Festival and the Arches, the results range from the entertain-ing, to the inspirational, to the downright weird. The GMFF is part of the Glasgow Film Festival 2014. For gig info and tickets: www.thearches.co.uk/gigs www.glasgowfilm.org Glasgow’s Dirty Weekender Glasgow 28 February - 1 March Across 5 wonderful venues, PIVO PIVO, IVORY BLACKS, THE ADMIRAL, STEREO and CLASSIC GRAND this Dirty Weekender is going to bring you out, get you about and have you experience such a diverse and eclectic range of musical tal-ent that your ears are going to be assaulted, ca-ressed, abused, made loved to and make you realise why you loved live music in the first place. Immerse yourself in this re-markable occurrence and you will understand why it has been created why Kilmarnock has loved it as much in recent years and why it HAD to come and spend its first weekend in Glasgow. Tickets from www.tickets-scotland.com and www.killieweekender.com watch at www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9zx95MXkNA www.killieweekender.com

MARCH Inverness Music Festival Inverness 1-14 March Inverness's Music Festival is a competitive event attracting over 1000 entrants to venues throughout the city. Prizes are awarded in a multitude of styles across Vocal, Instrumental, Speech, Gaelic and Scottish disciplines. www.invernessmusicfestival.org/Festival/ Wee Dub Festival Edinburgh 7-9 March The 2014 edition of Wee Dub Festival is by far the best line-up yet, featuring giants of UK dancehall culture, top live bands, and hot up-coming talent. For the artist line-up and pro-gramme go to the website below. Tickets are now on sale for all 5 sessions, as well as Early-bird Weekend tickets and Wee Dub Mega Tick-ets, which get you into both the festival and Wee Dub Hogmanay for a healthy discount. We look forward to welcoming you to another week-end of roots, culture and good vibes in Edin-burgh in March 2014. www.weedubfestival.co.uk Fifestock Kinross

7-30 March The Annual Fifestock Music Festival takes place "Backstage” at The Green Hotel, Kinross. Latest updates on the website. FIFESTOCK comes but once a year and here it is for 2014! A wide range of genres and artists for you all to experi-ence. Don't leave it too late to book on 01577 863467 www.fifestock.com Niel Gow Scottish Fiddle Festival Dunkeld & Birnam 21-23 March The 2014 Niel Gow Festival will be held in the beautiful Perthshire village of Dunkeld & Birnam, home of Niel Gow. The annual festival was es-tablished 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 Hawick Reivers Festival Hawick 23-25 March As always music is at the heart of Hawick Reiv-ers Festival and Session A9 and Scocha will pro-vide the focus for this. There are a number of new innovations this year and plans are being finalised for an exciting weekend. As the town hall is unavailable the main concert venue switches to the Old Baths where Scocha will kick off the festival in their own inimitable way. www.hawickreivers.com

APRIL Knoydart Music Festival Knoydart 2015 Knoydart Festival is a weekend-long outdoor music festival for the whole family, centred around Scottish traditional music. It has been held every two years since 2009 and the next one is in 2015. www.facebook.com/knoydartmusicfestival Haddow Fest Edinburgh 2015 There will be no Haddow Fest this year but it will return in 2015. www.facebook.com/haddowfest Counterflows Glasgow 4-6 April Counterflows Glasgow based festival of contem-porary experimental music featuring artists from across the world. The festival is held in April with occasional concerts throughout the year.

www.facebook.com/Counterflows Edinburgh International Harp Festival Edinburgh 4-9 April The Clarsach Society & Edinburgh International Harp Festival is an annual celebration and gath-ering of musical talents. Find out more about us at www.clarsachsociety.co.uk The Clarsach Soci-ety (Comunn na Clarsaich) encourages interest in the instrument, especially amongst young players, who enjoy its adaptability to solo work, accompaniment or ensemble playing. The Soci-ety also presents the Edinburgh International Harp Festival - an annual celebration and gath-ering of musical talents. Every Spring we bring harpists from across the globe together to rub shoulders with you, the audience. www.harpfestival.co.uk Wikeed Day Out Glasgow 5 April Wikeed Day Out is a brand new festival coming to Glasgow and being held at Nice N Sleazys. The event will see 7 acts in one day come to-gether from across Scotland in one venue. https://twitter.com/WikeedDayOut www.facebook.com/WikeedDayOut Glenfarg Folk Feast Glenfarg 11-13 April 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 workshops and competitions to suit all tastes, and the World fa-mous Puff-a -Box competition just has to be seen to be believed! www.glenfargfolkclub.com Bring It All Home Paisley 11-19 April The cream of Scotland’s songwriting talent is teaming up for a series of unique concerts to celebrate the memory of the late Gerry Rafferty in his hometown of Paisley. Bring it all Home will bring together some of the finest Scottish artists of the past few decades for a star-studded trib-ute to Gerry and his life’s work. The festival – a key part of the Homecoming Scotland celebra-tions – coincides with a two-month exhibition of the singer’s memorabilia at Paisley Museum, featuring artwork from his friend and another of Paisley’s best-known sons, John Byrne. www.bringitallhome.co.uk Go-Rock Fest Gourock 12 April Go-Rock is a mini multi-venue festival aiming to showcase some of the great unsigned/independent acts in Scotland. Just a short train ride from Glasgow, the pretty coastal town of Gourock with its intimate venues and stunning views is the perfect location for our small festi-

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val. Raising funds for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy charity. Tickets available from (17 Feb) www.tickets-scotland.com and www.eventbrite.co.uk www.go-rock-fest.com Northern Nashville Country Music Festival Caithness 18-20 April In 2004 we took a gamble and ran our first ever Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music Fes-tival (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 extravaganza 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 local talent and youth bands. www.nncmc.co.uk TradFest Edinburgh Dùn Èideann Edinburgh 29 April - 11 May TradFest Edinburgh · Dùn Èideann is a vibrant festival of folk arts celebrating music, song, sto-rytelling, dance, folk drama, arts and crafts, lit-erature, architecture, film and multi-media in the capital city. The core programming theme for 2014 is ‘Revival and Renaissance’ which will ex-plore the cyclical way in which Scotland’s folk arts burst into life and influence every other as-pect of culture. Over 70 events were showcased between 24 April and 6 May 2013 in Scotland’s Capital with locals and visitors both discovering a feast of culture in the Festival City! www.tracscotland.org/festivals/tradfest

MAY 34th Shetland Folk Festival Shetland 1-4 May The Festival as the UK's most northerly folk fes-tival is regarded a prestigious event for perform-ers, locals and visitors alike. Organised by a vol-untary 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 Interna-tional, British and Shetland music that the world has to offer. In fact, visiting artistes are regu-larly dumbfounded by the quantity and quality of local musicians that our remote isles have to of-fer. www.shetlandfolkfestival.com Thornhill Music Festival Dumfriesshire 2-4 May 20 plus band cross-genre Music Festival in Dum-friesshire, early May Bank Holiday, Run by Lewis Hamilton Music. The village is an attractive and vibrant community of some 2,000 people, and Dumfries and Galloway is a well-known music destination, hosting such successful events as

the Wickerman, Moniaive Folk and Bluegrass Festivals. Thornhill lies at the junction of the A76 Dumfries to Kilmarnock and A702 New Galloway to Edinburgh roads in the mid-section of the beautiful Nith Valley in Dumfriesshire. www.facebook.com/pages/Thornhill-Music-Festival/487819717906138

Girvan Folk Festival Girvan 2-4 May 2014 marks the 40th Girvan Folk Festival. The Festival started in 1975, a time when folk music in Scotland was increasingly exploring its own roots. Concert venues, competitions, ceilidh dance childrens events, sessions for tunes and songs, Open Stage, workshops,secure campsite. 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 2-5 May The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has grown spec-tacularly from its small beginnings to become one of Britain's most popular jazz weekends. Top-class UK and international names feature in a programme of traditional jazz music in one of Scotland's prettiest and friendliest seaside re-sorts. www.butejazz.com Darvel Music Festival Darvel 3 May First in the 2014 Concert Series is Eric Bibb and Band, with support from Michael Jerome Browne on 3rd May. Early bird special of £22.50 until March 31st when price reverts to £25. Please support us by buying tickets early and if you can help us by making a donation and becoming a Festival Patron, you can do so by following the link below to the Festival Shop. We are hoping that further sponsorship and funding will be in place later in the year that will enable us to pro-duce further concerts in October/November. If any businesses are interested in sponsoring the Festival then please get in touch. www.darvelmusicfestival.org Brew at the Bog Inverness 3 May “The best new music festival in Scotland.” Vic Galloway, BBC Radio Scotland. Brew at the Bog is BrewDog and Bogbain Farm’s gift to the world: a festival full of new music and new beer. Brew-Dog 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 news-paper 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 en-sure Brew at the Bog 2014 will go down in his-tory. www.brewatthebog.com

Sound Galashiels 3 May Come to the beautiful Scottish Borders and cele-brate a fun packed day this May Bank Holiday Weekend. Professional touring 'tribute' bands promise a great family evening of entertainment. Coldplay tribute band "Coldplayer"; KOL Tribute 'The Kings Lyon'; 'Simple Minded'; Steve Cass himself and Justin Wilson aka 'No Strings At-tached' and Madeleine Dow joins the line up per-forming an acoustic set. www.facebook.com/soundfestivalgalashiels Riverside Festival Glasgow 3-4 May Scotland's premier electronic music festival Elec-tric Frog returns this May Bank Holiday weekend with Electric Frog & Pressure Riverside Festival. Organisers have today revealed plans to add a second day and return to the spectacular River-side Museum site for the second consecutive year for the 2014 instalment, with what’s set to be their biggest event yet. Organisers have re-configured the site to feature two stages aiming to maximise the space and enhance the festival experience for the thousands of electronic music fans expected to descend on the event over both days. The party will continue late into the night at various venues in the city. Line-up and ticket details will be announced soon. www.theelectricfrog.co.uk The Big Beach Ball Aberdeen 4 May The Big Beach Ball, Aberdeen’s boutique, one-day music festival returns, the event will bring a host of international DJs and artists as well as homegrown talents to the iconic Beach Ballroom. Building on the success of last year, the third Big Beach Ball will once again utilise both the indoor and outdoor facilities at the venue creating a one-day festival spectacular. The event will showcase Breakneck Comedy, food stalls, beach bar and arts and crafts, all perfectly compli-mented by five stages of quality music, with fans of all genres catered to. www.thebigbeachball.co.uk Moniave Folk Festival Moniaive, Dumfriesshire, 9-11 May The Moniave Folk Festival has something for everyone, Great music, Piping competitions, Open stages, children’s events and concerts. Workshops. Come along for a wonderful family weekend. www.moniaivefolkfestival.co.uk

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