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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 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 24 MARCH

CHERRYGROVE: Edinburgh House Concert. Debut album launch tour for ‘No Time Like Now’, with traditional songs, contemporary melodies and original compositions, Cherrygrove are one of Scotland’s most

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exciting new folk ensembles. So far, they have enticed audiences internationally with performances at the London 2012 Olympics as well as Europe’s largest celtic music festival, Festival Interceltique in Lorient, France. ‘No Time Like Now’ was produced and engineered in Scotland by Angus Lyon (Blazin’ Fiddles, Box Club) and brings together the band’s favourite sets as well as some brand new material. Their sophisticated and thoughtful arrangements showcase the unique blend of influences the five musicians bring. www.cherrygrovemusic.com 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 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

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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 18 APRIL

KING EIDER: With support from THE DIRTY BEGGARS and THE BRAXTON HICKS. Edinburgh folk-blues quintet launch their debut album 'The Deeper The Water' live at The Caves, Edinburgh. 7pm until late - King Eider on-stage 9.45pm. (NB after-party also at The Caves - details TBC), 8-12 Niddry St South, Edinburgh. EH1 1NS. 0131 557 8989 Tickets: £6 (advance) / £7 (on the door). Available from Tickets Scotland, Ripping Records, Bandcamp and Earthy (Canonmills branch) www.thecavesedinburgh.com www.facebook.com/kingeidermusic DROPKICK: Support from THE GALIPAYGOS. Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. 7pm. On tour promoting their new album “Homeward”. This is Dropkick’s most varied and accomplished collection of songs to date, demonstrating a growing maturity in their song writing and arrangements.

But it is their ear for melody and harmony that are their finest assets, helping Dropkick’s music appeal to a growing band of fans. www.facebook.com/thegalipaygos www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic 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. http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk/ 29 APRIL

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 24 MAY

A BAND CALLED QUINN: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 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

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The Pathhead Music Collective present: Share a summer evening with INDIA ALBA and the CORRINA HEWAT BAND at Pathhead Village Hall. http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk/

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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 20 MARCH

CHERRYGROVE: Stereo, Glasgow in association with Folklub. Debut album launch tour for ‘No Time Like Now’, with traditional songs, contemporary melodies and original compositions, Cherrygrove are one of Scotland’s most exciting new folk ensembles. So far, they have enticed audiences internationally with performances at the London 2012 Olympics as well as Europe’s largest celtic music festival, Festival Interceltique in Lorient, France. ‘No

Time Like Now’ was produced and engineered in Scotland by Angus Lyon (Blazin’ Fiddles, Box Club) and brings together the band’s favourite sets as well as some brand new material. Their sophisticated and thoughtful arrangements showcase the unique blend of influences the five musicians bring. www.cherrygrovemusic.com 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 THE ONCE: The Canadian folk trio are back for a Spring tour having recently been in Australia where they were invited to sing on their friend Mike Rosenberg’s (aka Passenger!) new album. The Admiral Bar, The Hold, 72 a Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G2 7DA. Doors 7.30pm Show 8pm Tickets £11 adv. Tel 0141 204 5151 www.ticketweb.co.uk www.fallenangelsclub.com www.theonce.ca 27 MARCH

The Fallen Angels Club presents: STEVE FORBERT. Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Steve Forbert heads back to Glasgow’s St Andrews in the Square, the scene of his sell-out show at the Glasgow Americana Festival in 2012. Live, the Grammy nominee is one of the few artistes who can mesmerise a crowd with nothing but a distinctive voice, an acoustic guitar and his trusty harmonica slung around his neck. More than 35 years after the release of his first album, he’s a highly respected performer who writes and records and still plays about 100 gigs a year all over the United States and Europe, to rave reviews.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

Brookfield Knights present..... DUBL HANDI: At The Corn Exchange,

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Biggar. 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 SCOTTISH OPERA celebrates 20 years of Opera Highlights in style with an 18-date tour of Scotland: At Village Theatre, East Kilbride. 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 APRIL

The Fallen Angels Club presents: SUZY BOGGUSS. At St Andrew’s in the Square, Glasgow. Tickets 0141 204 5151 or online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk www.fallenangelsclub.com 13 APRIL The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... MALCOLM HOLCOMBE plus support: At The Admiral Bar Glasgow G2 7DA. Highly-rated, gravel-voiced North Carolina, singer/songwriter, Malcolm Holcombe is lined up for a show. His ninth studio album, “Down By The River” enhanced his reputation for rugged blues and roots and country songs while featuring duets with none other than Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle. His live performances are rarely less than riveting so a great night is guaranteed for all. Tickets £12 from Tickets Scotland on 0141 204 5151. www.fallenangelsclub.com 15 APRIL

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 Indievous Presents ….. KILL CITY RADIO + FROM THE STORM + DEAD MAN FALL + SAINT SECAIRE + NORTHERN NIGHTLIGHTS: At Pivo Pivo, 15 Waterloo Street, Glasgow. 7.30pm £5/£4 on door. www.facebook.com/indievous 7 MAY

St Andrews in the Square presents – RANT. 7.30pm / £12 (£10 conc). RANT is the meeting of 4 of Scotland’s finest fiddle players, two from the Shetland Islands and two from the Highlands. Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, Sarah-Jane Summers and Lauren MacColl join forces to create a sound rich and vibrant, evocative of the exciting scene they create music in. They made their debut performance in July 2012, storming onto the scene and immediately earning high praise, “delightful … a quartet which should enrich both the traditional and classical music scenes in future” (Northings.com, live review). Using just their fiddles, they weave a tapestry of melodies, textures, layers and sounds. Known for their work as soloists and with various bands, this is a celebration of the instrument they all have a passion for. 4 fiddles: one beautiful sound! Get tickets at: www.musicglue.com 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!

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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 21 MAY

A BAND CALLED QUINN: At The Beacon, Greenock. 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 30 MAY

STG Presents: The Stripped Sessions KIT CLARK plus Special Guests, The Old Hairdressers, Glasgow. Doors 7:30 pm - Over 18's www.facebook.com/StgPromotions 8 JUNE

STG Presents: The Stripped Sessions DAVID FORD plus Special Guests, At Cottiers Theatre, Kelvin Bridge 7:30 pm - Over 18's www.facebook.com/StgPromotions 21 JUNE

STG Presents: The Stripped Sessions CAROL LAULA plus Guests At The Old Hairdressers, Glasgow. Doors 7:30 pm Over 18's www.facebook.com/StgPromotions 27 JUNE

STG Presents: The Stripped Sessions MARIA DOYLE KENNEDY Plus Guests, At Cottiers Theatre, Kelvin Bridge 7:30 pm - Over 18's www.facebook.com/StgPromotions 28 JUNE

STG Presents: The Stripped Sessions A BAND CALLED QUINN plus Special Guest JOHN RUSH At Cottiers Theatre,

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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. www.onfife.com www.facebook.com/theofficial911 15 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 18 MARCH

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

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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 presents ..... 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 28 MARCH

Rubber Stamp Promotions presents ….. WOLFMONKEY + THE MONA LISA'S + FORBES + THE BLIND LIGHTS + VERTEBRAE + THE MANIFEST: At Windsor, Kirkcaldy. £5 on door. 7.30pm. WolfMonkey have quickly built up their fan base via YouTube and performed their first gig to a sell out crowd in Wee Jimmies Cowdenbeath only 3 weeks after forming when they supported Chris Helme ex The Seahorses. They played that gig as a 2 piece (Shaun Sneddon & Lee Hynd), but have since added 3 additional members. WolfMonkey have a diverse ranging sound featuring, country, rap, rock, indie & folk. www.facebook.com/events/275840262582153 www.facebook.com/RubberStampPromotions 29 MARCH

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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

Brookfield Knights presents ..... 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 ….. SIMPLE MINDED: Rubber Stamp Promotions & Weekend Revolution have booked excellent Simple Minds tribute band Simple Minded to play

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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

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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

11 APRIL

DROPKICK: Support from THE GALIPAYGOS. Twa Tams, Perth. 8.30pm. On tour promoting their new album “Homeward”. This is Dropkick’s most varied and accomplished collection of songs to date, demonstrating a growing maturity in their song writing and arrangements. But it is their ear for melody and harmony that are their finest assets, helping Dropkick’s music appeal to a helping Dropkick’s music appeal to a growing band of fans. www.facebook.com/thegalipaygos www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic 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

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DROPKICK: Support from THE GALIPAYGOS. Clark's, Dundee. 8pm. On tour promoting their new album “Homeward”. This is Dropkick’s most varied and accomplished collection of songs to date, demonstrating a growing maturity in their song writing and arrangements. But it is their ear for melody and harmony that are their finest assets, helping Dropkick’s music appeal to a helping Dropkick’s music appeal to a growing band of fans. www.facebook.com/thegalipaygos www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic 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 22 MAY

A BAND CALLED QUINN: At Adam Smith, Kirkcaldy. 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

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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

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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

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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 2 APRIL

Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. THAD BECKMAN: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 8pm/£10. Thad Beckman plays an engaging blend of folk, singer-songwriter and blues music. Not everyone can pull off such a combination, but Beckman has chops, writing talent, a big personality and a bag full of true stories which all dovetail for a cool show. www.thadbeckman.com www.almostbluepromotions.com www.facebook.com/AlmostBluePromotions 4 APRIL

Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. DEAN OWENS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 8pm / £10. We are proud to bring back to Aberdeen, Dean Owens a Singer/songwriter with a crystalline voice and a sound that meshes country rock with acoustic ballads combining elements of Woody Guthrie and Townes Van Zandt. www.almostbluepromotions.com www.facebook.com/AlmostBluePromotions 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 29 APRIL

Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. MADISON VIOLET + DANNI NICHOLLS. At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 8pm/£12. Madison Violet are a Canadian folk music duo composed of singer-songwriters Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac. The group has been notable for various folk and pop award nominations and wins. Their distinct take on iconic Americana-inspired up-tempo melodies beautifully contrasts with their breathtakingly sweeping and personal lyrics, creating songs that blend nods to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch with radio-friendly flecks of The Court-Yard Hounds. Danni Nicholls has been playing live continuously for the past 10 years. She is a vibrant and confident performer who has supported many artists such as Todd Snider, Kim Richey, Jim Lauderdale, Angus and Julia Stone, Bobby Bare Jr, Otis Gibbs, Mark Olsen, Nell Bryden, Tift Merrit and Diana Jones. Danni’s performances are guaranteed to melt your heart and the soles of your cowboy boots. Her passionate delivery, powerful, velvet voice and charmingly engaging between-song banter compel you to fall under her spell. www.almostbluepromotions.com www.facebook.com/AlmostBluePromotions 17 MAY

A BAND CALLED QUINN: At Woodend Barn, Banchory. 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

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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’ 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

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

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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

CHERRYGROVE: Golspie Inn, Golspie. Debut album launch tour for ‘No Time Like Now’, with traditional songs, contemporary melodies and original compositions, Cherrygrove are one of Scotland’s most exciting new folk ensembles. So far, they have enticed audiences internationally with performances at the London 2012 Olympics as well as Europe’s largest celtic music festival, Festival Interceltique in Lorient, France. ‘No Time Like Now’ was produced and engineered in Scotland by Angus Lyon (Blazin’ Fiddles, Box Club) and brings together the band’s favourite sets as well as some brand new material. Their sophisticated and thoughtful arrangements showcase the unique blend of influences the five musicians bring. www.cherrygrovemusic.com 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 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 22 MARCH

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Spean Bridge. Debut album launch tour for ‘No Time Like Now’, with traditional songs, contemporary melodies and original compositions, Cherrygrove are one of Scotland’s most exciting new folk ensembles. So far, they have enticed audiences internationally with performances at the London 2012 Olympics as well as Europe’s largest celtic music festival, Festival Interceltique in Lorient, France. ‘No Time Like Now’ was produced and engineered in Scotland by Angus Lyon (Blazin’ Fiddles, Box Club) and brings together the band’s favourite sets as well as some brand new material. Their sophisticated and thoughtful arrangements showcase the unique blend of influences the five musicians bring. www.cherrygrovemusic.com 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 23 MARCH

CHERRYGROVE: The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. Debut album launch tour for ‘No Time Like Now’, with traditional songs, contemporary melodies and original compositions, Cherrygrove are one of Scotland’s most exciting new folk ensembles. So far, they have enticed audiences internationally with performances at the London 2012 Olympics as well as Europe’s largest celtic music festival, Festival Interceltique in Lorient, France. ‘No Time Like Now’ was produced and engineered in Scotland by Angus Lyon (Blazin’ Fiddles, Box Club) and brings together the band’s favourite sets as well as some brand new material. Their sophisticated and thoughtful arrangements showcase the unique

blend of influences the five musicians bring. www.cherrygrovemusic.com 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 19 APRIL

DROPKICK: 1pm accoustic gig @ Greenhouse Music, Dingwall. On tour promoting their new album “Homeward”. This is Dropkick’s most varied and accomplished collection of songs to date, demonstrating a growing maturity in their song writing and arrangements. But it is their ear for melody and harmony that are their finest assets, helping Dropkick’s music appeal to a grow www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic DROPKICK: Madhatters at Hootananny, Inverness. 9.30pm. On tour promoting their new album “Homeward”. This is Dropkick’s most varied and accomplished collection of songs to date, demonstrating a growing maturity in their song writing and arrangements. But it is their ear for melody and harmony that are their finest assets, helping Dropkick’s music appeal to a grow www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic 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.

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A BAND CALLED QUINN: At Eden Court, Inverness. 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 16 MAY

Strathpeffer Pavilion presents: TOPLOADER. 7.30pmtop pop rock

band, which has sold over two million albums with a string of top 20 chart hits at home and abroad and is famous for the hugely popular single Dancing in the Moonlight. Toploader’s latest single This is the Night is currently the most played song on BBC Radio 2. Support to be announced. Tickets £15 are already selling online with WeGotTickets and Ticketweb UK – also via Ticketweb 24-hr hotline 08444 771000 – on sale elsewhere very soon. www.StrathpefferPavilion.org 24 MAY

JAMES HICKMAN & DAN CASSIDY: At Inverie Village Hall (8pm), Inverie, Knoydart, PH41 4PL. Here's a link to James and Dan playing last year: http://bit.ly/1kP2IFl Tickets for this event are on the door -

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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

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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 25 MAY

Transclyde Music presents: We have folk royalty in the guise of multi award winner MARTIN SIMPSON, who will play at the Marble Hall in Mount Stuart. Transclyde Music promote live music on the Isle of Bute. https://twitter.com/transclydemusic http://transclydemusic.co.uk/

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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 4 APRIL

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

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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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Kazmiranda Music Cafe presents: Beginners jam session. 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/ 25 MARCH

Kazmiranda Music Cafe presents: Acoustic freestyle session.This is a new event and everyone is welcome to play, sing, recite amongst friends.. www.facebook.com/pages/Kazmiranda-Vintage-Local-Art-Boutique/478898812161209 www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUk 29 MARCH

Kazmiranda Music Cafe presents: Open Mic. www.facebook.com/pages/Kazmiranda-Vintage-Local-Art-Boutique/478898812161209 www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUk 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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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 North Of The Wall Glasgow 29 March MORGUL - Glasgow Metal and Rock Society pre-sents North of the Wall a one-day metal festival which returns for a second year of madness big-ger and better! The festival's venue is Glasgow's The Classic Grand. www.facebook.com/thenorthofthewall

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-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

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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 Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival Oban 2-4 May The Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Fes-

tival has developed into one of Scotland’s major cultural festivals, and takes place annually in Oban, Scotland. The event has developed to in-clude new special events and competitions, and the festival now offers over 1100 participants 125 competition classes in eleven disciplines in-cluding piping, accordion, fiddle, clarsach, piano, recorder, woodwind & brass, singing, highland dancing and choreography. This is the festival's 31st year and 2014 is going to be their biggest yet with new venues and over 1100 participants, 125 competition classes in eleven disiplines. www.obanfestival.org 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. 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 Scribblers Picnic Stirling 11 May The Scribbler’s Picnic is a charity that was set up in 2001 to raise money for five cancer charities – CHAS, Strathcarron Hospice, Maggie’s Centre, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Macmillan Cancer Care. This outdoor event is held at the Stirling Rugby Club with each year getting better and better. Four stages of music and a charity fete make it a fun day for all the family. www.scribblerspicnic.co.uk

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