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Award-winning music convention, Wide Days, returns to Edinburgh on 10-11 April with a new structure and an increased focus on networking opportunities for professional delegates. For the first time, the event will take place on Friday and Saturday, with the majority of panels, presentations and talks hosted on day one at Edinburgh’s Pleasance. The first topics to be announced include the development of festivals, an analysis of what it costs to make an album and future models for the music business. Edinburgh College is the partner on the popular A&R You Brave Enough? session, where musicians are invited to submit tracks for feedback, and this year’s keynote interview features John Vick and David Miller, from pioneering electronic act Fini Tribe. The Pleasance will also host the first half of the free showcase programme - which will be unveiled soon - with the second part of the evening taking place at The Electric Circus. Having beaten competition from several large international conferences to win Best Networking Event at 2014’s Yearly Music Convention Awards, the second day of Wide Days will provide a relaxed and entertaining environment for Professional ticket-holders and speakers. “Wide Days has a track record of innovation and we are very excited about the new structure,” says founder Olaf Furniss, who is also co-director of Born To Be Wide, the Community Interest Company which organises the event. “By concentrating most of the talks into Friday afternoon we are able to offer an affordable day ticket, while also catering to professionals with the Saturday activities.”

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This year Tennent’s Lager celebrate a landmark 20 years of their grassroots music initiative, T Break. T Break began in 1996, searching for Scotland’s freshest unsigned musical talent and has been giving acts the chance to play the biggest platform for unsigned music at T in the Park - the T Break Stage - ever since. Throughout T Break’s 20 year history, the T Break Stage has seen performances from the likes of Biffy Clyro, Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini, Twin Atlantic and The View and entries are now open for the next 16 unsigned acts set to play the T Break Stage this summer, in the stage’s first year at T in the Park’s new home, Strathallan Castle. The judging panel, consisting of 15 of Scotland’s most influential music industry experts including: artists, promoters, bookers, managers and members of the media, will then listen to every demo before handpicking the 16 acts to play the T Break Stage at T in the Park on 10-12 July. This year Tennent’s Lager are delighted to welcome two new faces to the judging panel: Louie, Hector Bizerk front man and previous T Break artist and Aimmi Dunsmuir manager of hugely successful Glasgow rockers, Twin Atlantic. Both are delighted to be involved saying, Louie, Frontman Hector Bizerk and previous T Break artist: “I'm quite humbled to be invited to offer my opinions on T Break's next wave of emerging talent. I think Scotland is home to some of the most innovative and exciting music in the world and I am excited to listen to all the entries. I have first-hand experience of the buzz that artists get from playing the T Break Stage and I'm really looking forward to sharing that moment with 16 new bands." Aimmi Dunsmuir, Twin Atlantic Manager: "I remember tuning in to the announcements of the T Break finalists on the radio when I was younger and I am honoured be a part of the judging panel for 2015. T Break is such an important platform for the unsigned acts of Scotland. Working with Twin Atlantic who have grown from T Break Stage to headlining the Radio 1 Stage on Saturday at this year’s T in the Park has

me very excited to hear what Scotland's unsigned acts have to offer." Tennent’s Lager passionately believe in supporting Scotland’s grassroots music scene and T Break offers an unrivalled opportunity for acts to showcase their material to industry experts and music fans alike on the biggest platform for emerging talent at T in the Park – the T Break Dave McGeachan, Senior Promoter at DF Concerts and T Break Judge said: “T Break has been an incredible 20 year journey, we’ve seen an amazing amount of talent come through the process over the past twenty years with some bands going on to achieve huge success. The great thing about T Break is, it’s so different every year, music styles change and fashion changes but the freshness and authenticity of Scotland’s unsigned acts remains the same, I can’t wait to hear what this year’s acts have got to offer” T Break is open to musicians of all genres. To get involved entrants must be 18 or over, live in Scotland, and must be currently unsigned – full details on how to submit demos is available on www.facebook.com/TennentsTBreak and www.tennents.com/tbreak and entries must be submitted before the deadline of midnight on Monday 6th April 2015.

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The 'Honeycomb - Creative Works' initiative is drawing to a close over the next couple of months and this is one of your last chances to benefit from one of these completely free workshops. The 'Digital Distribution Workshop' takes place on Tuesday 24 March from 6.30pm to 10pm at Kinetic Studios in Oban and will be presented by EmuBands Managing Director, Ally Gray. Ally will be discussing how to distribute your music to leading digital retailers such as iTunes, Spotify and Amazon MP3. Offering attendees a comprehensive overview of the process, the session will also look at strategies to maximise your releases on these services. Ally is Managing Director and co-founder of EmuBands, as well as a board member of the Scottish Music Industry Association and a music industry mentor for the Music+ project. As well as digital distribution, Ally has experience in concert promotion and artist management, and regularly lectures at colleges and universities on both the music industry in general and digital distribution specifically. EmuBands provides a simple-to-use but powerful digital music distribution service for artists and record companies to sell music online through iTunes, Spotify, Amazon MP3 and many more of the World's leading digital music services. In a non-exclusive deal, artists and labels earn 100% of the royalties generated from sales, and maintain full ownership and control of their rights, and with a simple one-off pricing model, there are no annual fees. Full details @ http://thehoneycomb.net/events/digital-distribution-workshop-emubands

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The Voluntary Arts Scotland Event Expenses Fund has been set up to help groups and projects in Scotland take part in this year’s Voluntary Arts Week. There are 20 awards of £100 available for events taking place between 15 – 24 May 2015 and the deadline to apply is Friday 13 March. To qualify for the £100, your group or project must put on an event that aims to: Increase the number of volunteers aware of, involved in and supporting your group or project and/or reach new audiences and/or participants that will enable your group or project to become more sustainable You can download full guidelines and inspiration @ http://bit.ly/1HpdEkI What is Voluntary Arts Week? Voluntary Arts Week is an annual celebration of creative cultural activity across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The week aims to showcase the wide range of voluntary-led groups and projects that create opportunities for people to dance, sing, knit, perform, make . . . and express themselves in many other ways. Creative groups are invited to put on special events and taster sessions anytime between 15 – 24 May 2015, to share their art-form and reach out to new participants. Voluntary Arts Week is promoted by Voluntary Arts,

who offer guidance and support on how to organise an event, in addition to providing local, regional and national publicity to help profile your involvement. The Voluntary Arts Week website welcomes event listings of all shapes and sizes, from group performances and exhibitions, to taster sessions and open rehearsals, CraftBombs and Flashmobs to volunteer recruitment days. If you are already planning a creative event that falls during Voluntary arts Week, such as a regular meet-up, community festival or public performance, this activity can be listed too. The crucial thing is that all events registered on the Voluntary Arts Week site are accessible and welcoming to new people. More information on how to get involved and plan an event can be found at www.voluntaryartsweek.org along with instructions on how to register and list your event. Got a question? Contact Cassandra Barron on cass@vascotland.org.uk / 0131 561 7333

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Creative Scotland has awarded more than £1.3m through its Open Project Fund to support festivals, research and development, production, national and international touring and the purchase of vital equipment, from December 2014 to January 2015.

61 individuals and projects across the arts, screen and creative industries and based throughout Scotland, received awards of between £1,500 and £100,000.

There are no deadlines attached to Open Project Funding. Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis and decisions provided within 8 weeks for applications less than £15,000 and 12 weeks for applications more than £15,000. This means that individuals and organisations can apply at a time that suits their needs and their practice.

This new funding route, launched in October 2014, reflects Creative Scotland’s commitment to simplification and clarity and replaces multiple funding routes that previously existed. Applicants can apply for funding amounts between £1,000 and £100,000 (or up to £150,000 by exception) for projects lasting up to two years.

Musically Open Project funding has been awarded to several festivals across the country including the Hebridean Celtic Festival, Glasgow International Jazz Festival and East Neuk Festival - other funding has gone to musician and performer Sarah Kenchington, and Glasgow rock band Vasa and Edinburgh band War Charge, have received funding to record and release their albums.

Janet Archer, Chief Executive of Creative Scotland said: “Open Project Funding is one of the three key elements of our new funding approach, delivering the promise of simplicity and clear routes to funding for those we are here to support.

“I’m particularly pleased that we are able to operate the Open Project Fund without deadlines. Demand is high, so we are allocating budgets across the year, which means that both individuals and organisations can apply at a time that suits them. This is something that has been asked for and we are responding accordingly.

“Alongside our Regular and Targeted funding routes, Open Project Funding aims to support work across a broad range of practice and scale and across all parts of Scotland.

Over £1m of these awards has been allocated from National Lottery funds. Alongside funding from the Scottish Government, The National Lottery forms a vital part of funding support for the arts, screen and creative industries in Scotland and it is important to recognise this.”

East Neuk Festival is one of the first projects to benefit from a two year funding commitment, which wasn’t possible through the project based funding programmes previously operated by Creative Scotland. On receiving £100,000 funding Artistic

East Neuk Director, Svend Brown said: “East Neuk Festival enters its second decade in 2015 and we are delighted to be doing so with the news of this two-year support from Creative Scotland. It both secures our ambitious programme for 2015 and enables us to plan for 2016 with greater security: like most other arts organisations we see every aspect of what we do vastly enhanced by the possibility to plan further ahead.”

Open Project Funding commenced on 1 October, 2014 and sits alongside Regular and Targeted Funding as one of Creative Scotland’s three funding routes.

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RSNO clarinettist wins prestigious Salomon Prize

John Cushing, who recently retired as Principal Clarinet of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra after more than three decades, has been awarded the RPS/ABO Salomon Prize, a prestigious award celebrating the outstanding contribution of orchestral players to the UK’s musical life. John was presented with the prize on stage at Edinburgh's Usher Hall recently during a concert of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven conducted by Sir Roger Norrington. The UK boasts many of the world’s finest orchestras, many of which have trophy cabinets bursting with awards in testimony to their brilliance on the concert platform and in the recording studio. Yet, the contribution of individual musicians within an orchestra often goes unnoticed.

The Salomon Prize citation from the RPS and ABO reads: “The players of the RSNO describe John Cushing as a powerful communicator, a natural leader and an incredible musician and colleague. He has shown outstanding service to the RSNO, joining in 1978 and has provided support, commitment and a generosity of character that is second to none. Whether serving on the RSNO Board as the Player Director, in education work or as a soloist, he constantly seeks to share his passion for music. He has been a touchstone of the orchestra and the Salomon Jury wishes him all the best on his retirement.”

The Salomon Prize was created by the Royal Philharmonic Society and Association of British Orchestras in 2011 to celebrate the ‘unsung heroes’ of orchestral life; the orchestral players that make our orchestras

great. The award is named after Johann Peter Salomon, violinist and founding member of the Philharmonic Society in 1813; this year is the bicentenary of his death. Each year, players in all orchestras across the UK are asked to nominate a colleague who has been ‘an inspiration to their fellow players, fostered greater spirit of teamwork and shown commitment and dedication above and beyond the call of duty’. John Cushing is the fourth recipient of the prize, following in the footsteps of outstanding musicians from the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, The Hallé and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

John was appointed Principal Clarinet with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in 1978. Since then he has appeared as soloist with the Orchestra on many occasions, and has an extensive Concerto repertoire, including James MacMillan’s Ninian, which was written for and dedicated to him, and released on the BIS label to great critical acclaim. As well as performing the world debut of the Ninian Concerto, John has given several other world and Scottish première performances of works for solo clarinet and chamber ensemble, including pieces by Sweeney, Adams, Ted Kirk and again James MacMillan, this time a piece for clarinet alone – From Galloway which is also dedicated to him.

John Cushing has a particular interest in chamber and contemporary music. Over the years he has been a member of and played with groups as diverse as Paragon, Allander and Hebrides Ensembles, many string quartets and the clarinet, soprano and piano trio Vocalise. He is currently particularly busy in the Phoenix wind trio with Katherine Bryan (flute) and David Hubbard (bassoon) as well as the wind quintet Primi whose players are members of both the RSNO and Hallé.

John has taught clarinet at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland since 1978 and gives masterclasses and recitals throughout the country, primarily with pianist Scott Mitchell.

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Raasay passengers enjoy ‘pop-up’ musical treat from BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

The players – a trumpeter and a trombonist from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, which is on Skye for a residency – stunned islanders and visitors on MV Hallaig by striking up a tune as the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry left the pier at Raasay. Hedley and Simon were borrowed by Portree-based ATLAS Arts to surprise passengers as part of the BBC’s UK-wide “TEN Pieces” classical music education project.

Part of a series of pop-up events, the musical adventure began on the 3pm ferry from Sconser, with the musicians travelling across, complete with a media entourage. And the duo – Simon Johnson on the trombone and Hedley Benson with the trumpet – then began to play as passengers boarded the ferry at Raasay for its 25 minute return journey.

“The crew was in on the secret and we were looking forward to seeing what happened,” said MV Hallaig master Gavin Crawford. “In all my years as a skipper I’ve never had a request like this – but we were happy to help and it was amazing to see the

reaction of all our passengers when the music began.

“The two musicians were absolutely brilliant and the journey certainly passed in a very different way to normal.”

Hedley and Simon treated their small but enthusiastic ferry audience to a mixture of melodies ranging from contemporary pieces all the way through to Robert Burns.

Caledonian MacBrayne takes pride in supporting cultural events throughout the Highlands and islands, including key, long-standing relationships with the Royal National Mod, HebCelt and Tiree Music Festival. The company’s CalMac Culture competition to find new traditional music talent was launched last year and well-received, and a similar competition will run again in

2015.

CalMac operates the UK’s largest ferry network and transported 4.65million passengers, 1.1 million cars and 93,000 commercial vehicles on 32 vessels to 25 island destinations in 2014 alone.

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Hedley and Simon on the car deck of MV Hallaig : photography for ATLAS Arts by Colin Hattersley Photography

Passengers on the Raasay to Sconser ferry had a real treat recently in February, as two musicians dropped in for an impromptu concert.

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The interest in vinyl records is on the increase and on Saturday and Sunday 21 and 22 March the VIP Record Fair returns to Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall.

With attendance's on the up, VIP Record Fairs are looking forward to this welcome return to one of it's major venues and the only two day show outside London. Visitors will be able to browse through, and buy from, the biggest selection of vinyl records, CDs and music memorabilia ever assembled in Scotland.

There will be a feast of exhibitors selling everything from Presley to Plan B, The Beatles to Lady Ga Ga, Arctic Monkeys to Pink Floyd, The Kinks to Kasabian, Stones to Sex Pistols, Led Zep to Queen, Oasis to Take That - the whole spectrum of rock and pop is at the event.

The event is one of the major fairs of it's type and VIP's Record fairs are an important place to do music shopping. Every year, hundreds of independent traders rent selling space at similar high profile venues around the UK. The Royal Concert Hall fair is a rare opportunity for the independent music trader, with visitors from all over Scotland and the UK and buyers flying in from as far away as Russia, USA, Europe, Japan and Australia.

For retailers 6 foot seller tables -1or 2 tables £110 each, 3 tables £275, 5 tables £330 - (2 days) and for the record enthusiast the admission details - £3, 10am to 5pm (Sat 21st). 10am to 3.30pm (Sun 22nd).

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SCOTTISH MUSIC CENTRE ............ member profile:

Oliver Searle "The Scottish Music Centre's task is to champion the wealth of talent that abounds in Scotland's musical community"

This is a MUSIC NEWS Scotland series profiling Scottish Music Centre members

Oliver acquired a music teaching degree from Aberdeen University (formerly the Northern College of Education), and then taught in further education and latterly, in schools in Glasgow. He studied with John Maxwell Geddes to gain a distinction for his Masters degree in 2002, then continued studies with the completion of a PhD in composition in 2006.

His recent performances include works for the Hebrides Ensemble, Paragon, Red Note, NYOS, the New Music Players, the BBCSSO and the RSNO, as well as several broadcasts. He is frequently involved in the creation of music for theatre, and has written music for people with Cochlear Implants, and holds a lecturing post at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Oliver won the Mendelssohn Scholarship 2004 and a Silver Medal from the Worshipful Company of Musicians in 2003 and he is co-director of the new-music group, SYMPOSiA, which he co-founded in 2002. His recent projects include Technophonia, working with Drake Music Scotland, as part of the London cultural Olympiad (and PRS New Music 20x12), which was nominated for a Royal Philharmonic Society Award and a British Composer Award. He has recently worked on a collaborative music theatre project for the Commonwealth in 2014 (The Pokey Hat) and is the Associate Composer with Grinagog Theatre company. http://soundcloud.com/oliver-searle

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In addition to Edinburgh College, confirmed partners include PPL, Perth College, the Musicians’ Union and the Scottish Music Industry Association. Organisers have also launched a Crowdfunder campaign to raise additional funds and the initiative is backed by several acts who have showcased in previous years - among the packages on offer are private gigs by Stanley Odd, Fatherson and The Jellyman’s Daughter. Other packages include a photo shoot with internationally acclaimed photographer, Jannica Honey, and original prints of her shots of previous Wide Days showcase acts. “We are appealing to the many musicians, organisations and businesses who have benefited from Wide Days since its launch in 2010, to get behind the Crowdfunder campaign at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/wide-days.” said Olaf.

PRESENTATIONS

How much is the music? What is the real cost of making an album? Three case studies look at the total amount, factoring in the time musicians spend writing, rehearsing and recording, playing gigs, promotion and every other expense. Presentations by: Alex Knight [Fat Cat Records], Lorraine McCauley [self-releasing musician] + additional speaker TBA.

The Music Venue Trust A look at the work of the organisation set up to safeguard venues.

PANELS

What hope for the future? Is the music business set to reflect society, with a super rich 1% of artists and companies taking the lion’s share of the money? Can a ‘middle class’ survive and what impact will streaming really have? Speakers: David Balfour, Record Of The Day. Additional panelists TBA

A&R You Brave Enough A panel from music and media provides feedback on tracks submitted by acts attending the convention. Nicola Meighan [The List/The Herald/Radio Scotland] Alex Knight [Fat Cat Records] Additional panelists TBA

Festival Development A look at how the festivals are diversifying and what role they can play in developing new talent. Cecile Communal, [2 For The Road, booking agency]. Additional panelists TBA

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW John Vick and David Miller from pioneering electronic act Fini Tribe in conversation with Olaf Furniss. The duo look back on their ground-breaking career and forward to a new release and tour in the summer.

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March 2015 sees the release of the third Blueflint album ‘Stories from home - Stories of relationships, parenthood and life in a home town form the thread running through this eclectic yet captivating album. With Paul Savage (King Creosote, From Scotland with Love, Mogwai) in the producer's chair, the album sees the band naturally evolving towards an alt folk flavour.

The album's atmospheric opener 'King Of My Apple Tree', takes us through the last days of a relationship, with eery, shimmering guitar layers, before bursting into the joyous 'Little Stranger' underpinned by bouncing banjo rhythms and an infectious guitar hook. The quirky and heartfelt 'I Could Have Done More For You' is driven by rhythmic percussion and sparkling piano passages lending a lightness to the more sorrowful lyrics. The uplifting and anthemic 'This Is A Story' is a beautifully candid account of family love. The primal 'Hawk And Eagle' tips its hat to the band's Americana roots. The album's parting note is the sparse and emotive 'Don't Make A Fool Out Of Me' The sound of Blueflint is defined by the sublime close harmonies of Deborah Arnott and Clare Neilson whose voices are accompanied by a five-piece line-up intertwining banjos, fiddle, piano, electric guitar, double-bass and drums in raw, honest and beautifully-crafted songs, imbued with the power of Paul Savage’s new direction in production for the band. Blueflint supported The Proclaimers for six weeks in 2012, taking in venues such as Edinburgh's Playhouse and London's Shepherds Bush Empire. Their atmospheric and evocative performances proved them to be a formidable live act gaining them a strong reputation and following throughout the UK. The band performed to sell out shows during the Edinburgh Fringe in 2012 and 2013; the band's 2013 Fringe show was selected to perform as part of the prestigious 'Made in Scotland'

Showcase. Being awarded funding from Creative Scotland in 2014, Blueflint recorded their third album at Chem 19 studios. They are now delighted to be releasing the album in Spring 2015 with a national tour to follow. Blueflint have released two previous albums; 'High Bright Morning' in 2009 and 'Maudy Tree' in 2011. Blueflint are: Deborah Arnott (vocals, banjo, ukulele), Clare Neilson (vocals, banjo). Musicians on the album are: Danny Hart (guitar, mandolin, fiddle); James Lindsay (double bass); Davey MacAulay (guitar, piano, xylophone); Ali Murray (drums/percussion); Paul Savage (harmonium, piano) Album artwork comes from Scottish artist Steven Hood and also depicts scenes from the band's home turf in Leith, Edinburgh. Album Launch Key Dates Thurs 26 March- The Greennote, London Sun 5 April - The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh Tues 7 April Star Folk Club, Glasgow A full list of all the tour dates across the UK and Ireland can be found below and on the Blueflint website: www.blueflint.org.uk/gigs www.blueflint.org.uk www.facebook.com/Blueflint https://twitter.com/Blueflint

Unlikely duo span continents and generations to release eponymous debut EP Aileen Henderson is a Dumfries-born 18 year old whose father always had instruments lying around the house and introduced her to The Dixie Chicks, Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley. Singing country from a very early age, she overcame her shyness in her teens and started uploading videos online and gained confidence from the positive feedback they generated. Her YouTube channel has now had over 68,000 views and counting. Now living in Galway she has

appeared in the Irish press and raised €4,000 for her local cystic fibrosis foundation with the release of a charity CD. Rex Haberman is a veteran rocker from Minneapolis who has released two solo albums, one duo album, and most recently a series of albums and EPs with the socially conscious band War Poets. War Poets have toured the USA for over two years, playing about 80-100 shows per year and are played coast to coast on AAA, commercial, and college radio. This collection of five Americana tracks holds many stories. Where Memories Live is about dementia and the toll it takes on families, Solitude, Gratitude is about dealing with a chronic illness and Mountain Song tells the tale of finding your way despite life's injustices. Aileen and Rex's project is called Light Over There, a reference to these two songwriters finding inspiration across the sea that separates them. The two make an unlikely pair, living on different continents and being from different generations. They met through Twitter in June 2014, connected by email, then starting writing together across the Atlantic. By late 2014, they had five fully composed original songs ready to be recorded. The band selected for the project included established Nashville musicians, Jesse Isley (guitar), Adam Beard (bass), Tim Lauer (keyboards), former Gin Blossoms drummer John Richardson, and backing singers Lizzy Herder and Jennifer Grimm. Aileen’s vocals were recorded in Galway, with Ray Diamond while all

the other instruments were laid down at Drum Farm Studio in Wisconsin. Rex and Aileen have still never met in person! The songs were then mixed by five time Grammy winner Joe Baldridge and mastered by another five time Grammy winner Richard Dodd. www.facebook.com/lightoverthere https://twitter.com/Aileen__H www.warpoets.net

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BLUEFLINT : album : 'Stories From Home' release date - 30 March : http://blueflint.org.uk/merchandise/

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SeaOfCrowns We'll All Learn single cd / download Release Date: Out Now This is an alternative rock listen and band that can truly fill your need for ‘thriving and striving’ rock n’ roll." If you like sweet riffs, catchy choruses, fantastic drumming and fantastic musicianship then this is for you. We'll All Learn delivers a taste of the energy and talent of SeaOfCrowns and captures their energetic live feel. Listen/Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2D1crXd6vg&spfreload=10 Available from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/well-all-learn-single/id963849885 http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TLJYOAI physical copies from www.seaofcrowns.co.uk www.facebook.com/seaofcrowns www.twitter.com/seaofcrowns www.seaofcrowns.co.uk

EMPIRE BY DAY Mirrors + B Side 'Young' single - cd / download Release Date: 23 March

'Mirrors' is the debut single of Edinburgh Indie-pop band Empire By Day. The song takes the shape of an upbeat, indie classic, complete with intricate guitar lines and soaring vocal harmonies. The single's B-Side, 'Young', moves in the opposite direction, as a far slower, poignant moment closer to the style of Foals. Physical copies of the single will be released on 1 April, accompanied by a headline slot at Edinburgh's Electric Circus. Once the launch has taken place, the plan plan to tour the single around Scotland's many cities, to continue spreading the word about 'Mirrors'.

Listen/Watch: https://empirebyday.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/empire-by-day www.youtube.com/channel/UCyW6VaSf0iN94W9-eKtvN2Q

Available from: mainly iTunes, Amazon Music and Spotify, as well as Bandcamp, Youtube and Soundcloud, which can be found through our Facebook page - also be selling the single as a physical CD copy.

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BEST GIRL ATHLETE Carve Every Word Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Best Girl Athlete, AKA Katie Buchan, is set to release her debut album Carve Every Word on March 2nd 2015. Despite her tender years, at just 15 years old, Katie has created an emotionally charged and accomplished debut album imposing herself on the industry as a serious talent. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/abadgeoffriendship/best-girl-athlete-talk https://soundcloud.com/abadgeoffriendship/best-girl-athlete-hes-calling https://soundcloud.com/best-girl-athlete Available from: iTunes, Amazon, Fit Like Records offical site: https://fitlikerecords.bandcamp.com/music www.facebook.com/BestGirlAthlete https://twitter.com/BestGirlAthlete

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My Electric Heart Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now New album from Michael Cassidy featuring the singles "Evrybody's Scared, Battleships and 15 Years. "It’s only February but if this doesn’t go onto become one of the albums of the year then there is no justice. It’s a wee cracker of an album." Netsounds Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/user/michaelcassidymusic/videos Available from: Download @ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/my-electric-heart/id958553620 Physical copies available from https://michaelcassidy.bandcamp.com https://twitter.com/MCassidyuk www.facebook.com/michaelcassidymusic

MICHAEL CASSIDY

Valentine’s Day in New York Single Download Release Date: Out Now (Album 27 April) Velvet-voiced Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed and established singer songwriters, with fans including Bob Harris, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. 2015 promises to be a great year with a single 'Valentine’s Day in New York' from his forthcoming Nashville-recorded album 'Into the Sea' to be released on 14 February - with the album coming out in late Spring. Listen/Watch: www.deanowens.com/index.php/video www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlcYJZ6ppwA Available from: www.deanowens.com/index.php/shop https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/dean-owens/id129699796 www.deanowens.com www.twitter.com/deanowens1 www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic

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Fool Like Me Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Following her debut album Come Closer (2014) that reached Number 10 in the iTunes UK Country charts upon release and was voted Number 9 of top releases from 2014, Fool Like Me is the eagerly anticipated second album from Glasgow's Americana singer-songwriter, Stephanie Manns. 10 Americana-infused tracks from upbeat to lilting ballads, from Folk to Country to Pop, with the familiar brand of intimate lyrics and catchy hooks and beautiful vocal performances throughout. Listen/Watch: www.YouTube.com/stephaniemannsmusic www.soundcloud.com/stephaniemanns www.amazingtunes.com/stephaniemanns Available from: https://itun.es/gb/rDVh5 www.stephaniemanns.com/shop www.stephaniemanns.com https://twitter.com/StephanieManns www.facebook.com/stephaniemannsmusic

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BARLUATH At Dawn of Day Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Barluath (pronounced Bar-lhu-ah) is a diverse and innovative Glasgow-based folk band formed in early 2010. The band embraces both the traditional and contemporary music of Scotland, Ireland and America including Scots, Gaelic and English song in addition to a strong instrumental line-up featuring fiddle, whistles, guitar, highland and border bagpipes, bouzouki, guitar, piano and keyboards. At Dawn of Day is their second album. Listen/Watch: www.barluath.com Streaming from Spotify. Available from: www.barluath.com www.birnamcdshop.com www.amazon.co.uk // www.amazon.com Downloads from iTunes, Amazon MP3.

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THE HOLY GHOSTS End Of The World And Other Multifarious Destinations EP Download / 10" vinyl Release Date: 16 March Scotland's most exciting country rock & roll band follow up their sensational debut album with a captivating EP, broadening their horizons from the 'Exile' era Stones and Flying Burrito Brothers to include a more soulful, 70s FM rock radio sound, while maintaining the country rock & roll rhythm that runs through their veins. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/theholyghosts Available from: http://tinyurl.com/THGEP3 www.theholyghosts.co.uk www.facebook.com/theholyghosts www.twitter.com/theholyghosts

FEDERATION OF THE DISCO PIMP Inamorata Album cd / download / vinyl Release Date: Out Now

Providing unstoppable grooves since 2010, Federation of the Disco Pimp are Scotland’s premier exponent of modern funk. Combining elements of Old-School Funk, Disco, Psychedelic and Jazz, this 7-piece band of Scots are legendary for their endless energy and blistering live sets. New record 'Inamorata' was recorded & produced at Studio G 5000, Brooklyn NY by Joel Hamilton (Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Justin Timberlake) & special guest artists - Eric Krasno (Soulive/Lettuce), Aaron Livingston (Sonlittle), Dave Guy (The Roots/Daptones), Sasha Dobson (Nora Jones / Puss n Boots) & more.

Listen/Watch: http://fotdp.bandcamp.com/album/inamorata

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The Alchemist EP / download Release Date: Out Now

David Knowles is a distinctive vocalist and songwriter based in Edinburgh, with a growing international social media following. Lyrically, David draws inspiration from classic writers including William Blake, Oscar Wilde, Jack Kerouac and Hunter Thompson. Years spent travelling the world (including Latin America, Asia and Europe) have provided a rich vein of inspiration for his songwriting and familiarity with a range of exotic instruments including the Didjeridoo, African Djembe drum and far eastern Dulcimer. With a depth and range that bely his relatively tender years, David’s voice has drawn favourable comparisons to such iconic performers as Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder and Grammy award-winning country singer Ray Lamontagne. With a busy schedule of live performances already planned, 2015 promises to be a big year for David Knowles including the launch of debut album “Footsteps” on 9 March.

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DAVID KNOWLES

Sleep Dream Forget Album Download Release Date: Out Now Having recently eschewed traditional ‘live music venues’ by taking their music directly to the streets around Glasgow, ‘Sleep Dream Forget’ is the debut album from Lanarkshire quartet Minor Delilah. Written, recorded and produced by the band themselves this is an album intended to show they are more than a bunch of buskers. You should give it a listen. Listen/Watch: Album can be streamed on Spotify - just type band / album name into search Available from: iTunes: https://itun.es/gb/v9mk4 www.facebook.com/minordelilah https://twitter.com/Minor_Delilah

MINOR DELILAH

EP 1 EP CD / download Release Date: Out Now EP I is the debut release from Edinburgh based alt rock quartet Let Love Rule. The band launched their EP to a packed Mash House in Edinburgh under a psychedelic UV theme in November. Since then they have had considerable airplay including the likes of BBC Radio Scotland's Roddy Hart. Listen/Watch: https://letloverule.bandcamp.com/album/ep-I https://soundcloud.com/letloverulemusic/sets/ep-i-1 Available from: All major digital outlets (Bandcamp is preference). Also from New Hellfire Music store Glasgow www.newhellfireclub.co.uk https://twitter.com/LLRofficial https://letloverule.bandcamp.com/ www.facebook.com/letloverulemusic

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FARA Fara EP (7 tracks) cd / download Release Date: Out Now Fara brings together five emerging musicians at the forefront of today’s young Scottish folk scene, Jennifer Austin, Louise Bichan, Kristan Harvey, Jeana Leslie and Catriona Price’s four fiddles and a piano, to produce a fiery sound rooted strongly in their upbringing among the music of Orkney. Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/faragirls Available from: www.faramusic.bandcamp.com website/facebook/twitter www.faramusic.co.uk www.facebook.com/FaraOrkney http://twitter.com/faraorkney

SHONA BROWN Haar / Solas Double single Download Release Date: Out Now Shona Brown creates soundscapes with flute, voice and electronics. She builds her original songs and instrumentals by layering haunting flute melodies, ethereal vocal harmonies and ambient electronic sounds. This is the third instalment from Shona’s 10in10 project, through which she will release 10 recordings in 10 months, on the 10th of every month. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/shonabrown https://shonabrown.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HV2L61B9SQ Available from: www.cdbaby.com/Artist/ShonaBrown https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/shona-brown/id447707828 www.shonabrown.com https://twitter.com/shona_brown www.facebook.com/shonabrownmusic

MAIRI MACINNES Gràs (Grace) Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Famed Gaelic songstress Mairi MacInnes presents Gràs (Grace), her first new album in 13 years! Some of the songs have been written by Mairi; others have been adapted from ancient Gaelic songs and prayers. Some take the form of mouth music, waulking and clapping songs, and hymns. Mairi’s fans have been patiently waiting for Gràs for over ten years, but it will be worth the wait. Listen/Watch: www.mairimacinnes.com Streaming from Spotify Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com www.amazon.co.uk // www.amazon.com Downloads from iTunes, Amazon MP3. CDs from Amazon UK, Amazon US, Birnam CD Shop. www.mairimacinnes.com https://twitter.com/MacinnesMairi www.facebook.com/officialmairimacinnes

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The Jelly Man's Daughter Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now The debut album from The Jellyman's Daughter - the sweet vocal harmonies and unique cello/guitar playing of the Edinburgh duo are joined by double bass, banjo, fiddle and mandolin on certain songs, bringing a fresh and innovative sound. In Americana UK's words... "Emily and Graham combine exquisite vocal harmonies and instrumental virtuosity, with Graham's rhythmic, percussive and improvisational cello playing giving their music a unique appeal" Listen/Watch: https://thejellymansdaughter.bandcamp.com/album/the-jellymans-daughter | http://www.youtube.com/user/jellymansdaughter Available from: https://thejellymansdaughter.bandcamp.com/ Coda Music, Edinburgh www.thejellymansdaughter.com www.facebook.com/jmdmusic www.twitter.com/jellymansmusic

JELLYMAN'S DAUGHTER

A Thing Brand New Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now From social commentary to stories of a more personal nature, ‘A Thing Brand New’ is a collection of songs – the music reflecting the words and words set to the music. This album is Stanley Odd at their most organic, evolved and comfortable in the awkwardness of their own skins. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/stanleyodd/sets/stanley-odd-a-thing-brand-new-1 Available from: www.musicglue.com/stanleyodd All digital stores + streaming services HMV, Fopp, Various independent record stores including CODA (Edinburgh), VoxBox (Edinburgh) Love Music (Glasgow) www.stanleyodd.com www.facebook.com/stanleyodd www.twitter.com/stanleyodd www.youtube.com/stanleyodd

STANLEY ODD

Remedy & Therapy EP cd / download Release Date: Out Now The content of Remedy & Therapy is of two topics; love and breaking my ankle. I play football for fun and with all the time sitting around, I was happy to write about the process of healing. Full of truth, and no hiding places lyrically, I’m happy with this EP and look forward to the next one! Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/dmutch_91 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mIpT0n-J5c Available from: CD available from ii Music Aberdeen store and from Daniel at gigs Plus from iTunes, Amazon some links below https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/remedy-therapy-ep/id925517030 http://open.spotify.com/album/2oWGtglnamZDYyVycV9ww8 https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Daniel_Mutch_Remedy_Therapy?id=Bd4c7lu7vlsmkswj6ewokftgn3u www.facebook.com/danielmutchmusic https://twitter.com/danielmutch19

DANIEL MUTCH

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THE PHANTOMS Wasting Time Single Download Release Date: Out Now Based in West Lothian, Scotland, The Phantoms formed in May 2012, quickly winning an army of fans with their huge sound and infectious on-stage energy. Influenced by Kasabian, Royal Blood, Catfish and the Bottlemen and Arctic Monkeys, their new single 'Wasting Time' is a perfect example of the sound that has earned The Phantoms the reputation as one of Scotland's most exciting prospects. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/thephantomsuk/ www.youtube.com/channel/UCsITfVsmd9ap1PeWG7bfUaQ The video for 'Wasting Time will be released on Monday 16 February. Available from: iTunes etc www.facebook.com/tmatw https://twitter.com/Phantoms_The http://thephantoms2014.bigcartel.com/

LITTLE KINGDOM Yesteryear Single/B-side cd / download Release Date: Out Now Uplifting vocals, intricate guitars, weaving violin melodies, solid bass lines and foot-stomping drum beats to form a unique take on Scottish folk music. "Yesteryear" combines Little Kingdom's cheerful folk with darker, alternative roots, giving a small taste of the band's vast palette of sounds. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/little-kingdom https://littlekingdom.bandcamp.com/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/1uxZXIF Available from: http://littlekingdommusic.bigcartel.com/ https://littlekingdom.bandcamp.com/ iTunes Download Link (available on day of release): http://bit.ly/1z71VEj http://littlekingdomband.com/ www.facebook.com/Little.Kingdom.Music https://twitter.com/LittleKingdomED http://instagram.com/littlekingdomband

THE ZENITH COMPLEX Anomaly EP cd / download Release Date: Out Now Anomaly is the first EP from The Zenith Complex to be released on Razor Edge Records. It features 4 high-energy rock tracks that not only incorporate electronic elements but also showcase the bands' penchant for heavy riffs, punch drums and hooky choruses. CD and MP3 download versions are available now. Listen/Watch: www.zenithcomplex.bandcamp.com Available from: www.zenithcomplex.bandcamp.com www.thezenithcomplex.com www.facebook.com/zenithcomplex www.twitter.com/zenithcomplex

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The Butterfly’s Dream Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Imaginary Creatures is a virtual band, a studio project formed by the collaboration of lyricist and songwriter David Scott and producer and multi-instrumentalist Iain McKinna. The Butterfly’s Dream is their debut album. Guest musicians include guitar ace Keith More, harmonica legend Fraser Speirs and ex-Lindisfarne songwriter Rod Clements. Listen/Watch: www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures Available from: Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK http://amzn.to/1heO9qD also coming soon on itunes + spotify Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Imaginary-Creatures/392409684214473

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Chasing The Sun Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now INSPIRED by sun-filled summers spent on Tiree that were the springboard for the band forming, ‘Chasing the Sun’ is the fifth and arguably most mature sounding album yet from multi award winning Skerryvore. From the assured determination of ‘Can You Hear Us?’ and steadfast self-belief of ‘Here I Am’, to the life-is-short urgency of ‘We Can Run’ and wistful reflection of ‘You Were My Friend’, this is an album with all the hallmarks of a band that has lived, learned and played music together for close to 10 years now. Listen/Watch: http://skerryvore.com/videos/ Available from: http://store.skerryvore.com/ www.skerryvore.com www.facebook.com/skerryfans https://twitter.com/SKERRYVORE

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Keep Right Away Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now

The brand new album from Glasgow's Daniel Meade, recorded in Nashville with members of old Crow Medicine Show & friends, this record is the real deal and perfect for an up to date fix of real country music. Listen/Watch: www.danielmeade.bandcamp.com www.soundcloud.com/daniel-meade Available from: Available on CD through Facebook and at live shows. Available for download from iTunes @ http://bit.ly/1ume0kG plus - Amazon, Bandcamp etc www.facebook.com/danielmeademusic www.twitter.com/dmeademusic

DANIEL MEADE

Stone Owl on the Shore Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now A mix of folk, celtic, prog, semi-psychedelic, SF singer-songwritery produced by band founders Noel Chidwick and Mark Toner, and mastered by Pink Floyd’s engineer, Andy Jackson. There are echoes of ancient battles, stories from Skye and sailing ships in space. nd there’s even a proggy Christmas song in there too - dine on your own heart, Greg Lake! Listen/Watch: http://youtu.be/Q2_FT3Iqmq4 www.paintedocean.bandcamp.com Available from: www.paintedocean.bandcamp.com iTunes/Amazon/Spotify https://twitter.com/Painted_Ocean www.facebook.com/paintedoceanmusic

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EILIDH STEEL & MARK NEAL Imprints Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now This debut album from fiddle player Eilidh Steel and guitarist/singer Mark Neal is a treat for traditional music fans. The album showcases the strong tune and songwriting of both artists, sitting these new tunes and songs seamlessly alongside traditional Scottish repertoire. Eilidh Steel & Mark Neal clearly show their grounding in Scottish musical traditions, always staying innovative and exciting. Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/eilidhandmark Available from: www.fiddleguitar.com Coda Music Edinburgh, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify www.fiddleguitar.com www.facebook.com/eilidhandmark https://twitter.com/EilidhandMark

THE GARY FORREST CEILIDH BAND Both Sides of the Border Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now The Gary Forrest Ceilidh Band is one of the leading ceilidh bands in the country right now. Both Sides of the Border, as the title suggests, includes some great new and old tunes from around the borders so get ready to ceilidh! Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/garyforrestmusic1 Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com iTunes + band www.garyforrestmusic.com https://twitter.com/GaryForrestMus

EDDIE and LUC Headlights EP cd / download / vinyl? Release Date: Out Now The new EP from Barluath members Eddie Seaman and Luc McNally. Headlights showcases Eddie and Luc's new collaboration, exploring a wide range of new songs and tunes. It was recorded at Gorbal Sounds in Glasgow, produced by Ali Hutton and engineered by Andrea Gobbi. Listen/Watch: n/a Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com iTunes www.facebook.com/eddie.seaman.5 www.facebook.com/luc.d.mcnally

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Stòras Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Gaelic singing quartet Cruinn release their second album 'Stòras' which means treasure or riches. The band consists of four well known Gaelic singers who have all built up their own careers as solo singers and as members of other well known music acts. The band are James Graham, Fiona Mackenzie, Brian Ó hEadhra, and Rachel Walker. The album is a rich mix of traditional and contemporary Gaelic song. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/cruinn/sets/cruinn-storas-sampler Available from: http://www.cruinn.net/bugraveth--shop.html and all good independent record shops. www.cruinn.net www.facebook.com/Cruinn https://twitter.com/Cruinn_Band

CRUINN

Flight of Time Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Flight Of Time is that album. And it takes Siobhan’s talents far beyond anything we might’ve anticipated. Made over a period of two years, in collaboration with reputed singer-songwriter James Grant, Flight Of Time may seem far from the trad ballads Siobhan is famed for. But these 10 contemporary songs are, for her, as compelling as any ancient tale. “I’m not turning my back on traditional music,” she explains. “For me, folk songs have the same purpose as the songs I’ve recorded on this album. It’s the storytelling element of both that I love. What that song means to you is what matters.” Listen/Watch: www.siobhanmiller.com Available from: www.verticalrecords.co.uk www.siobhanmiller.com https://twitter.com/Siobhan_Miller www.facebook.com/SiobhanMillerMusic

SIOBHAN MILLER

Kate in the Kettle are ..... (Touring musicians: Kate Young, Marit Fält) Swimmings of the Head Album cd/download/gigs Release Date: Out Now

Kate Young combines her voice with her fiddle to make tapestries; music woven from different folk traditions with a base in Scottish fiddle playing and a strong environmental viewpoint that reflects a creative fire within this captivating and inspiring artist. Originally from Sweden/Norway, Marit Fält will join Kate on tour this October playing the beautiful låt-mandola (a specially Swedish designed bass mandola). Marit is also known from her playing in Vamm and duo Marit & Rona.

Listen/Watch: http://kateinthekettle.bandcamp.com/album/swimmings-of-the-head vimeo of single 'Grow Down (Radio Edit)' @ https://vimeo.com/107795213 https://soundcloud.com/kate-in-the-kettle

Available from: http://kateinthekettle.bandcamp.com/album/swimmings-of-the-head

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THE ALT The Alt Album cd / download / vinyl Release Date: Out Now

Each player in The Alt (John Doyle, Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O Leary ) is a leading light of today’s folk scene and though this could be easily called a supergroup, at its heart The Alt is really a celebration of friendship and song. 'The Alt's round-robin instrumental interplay is telepathic and miraculous' - Acoustic Guitar Magazine Listen/Watch: https://thealtmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Available from: http://www.thealtmusic.com/page-cd/ www.thealtmusic.com

KIRSTY LAW Shift Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now The debut album from Scottish singer and songwriter Kirsty Law accompanied by musicians Rona Wilkie, Marit Falt, Conrad Molleson and David Milligan with special appearance from Edinburgh songsmith Wounded Knee. Creative and sensitive interpretations of traditional material alongside thoughtful and original self penned work. Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/kirstylaw Available from: http://www.kirstylaw.com/ourshop/ Coda Music, Edinburgh www.codamusic.co.uk iTunes, amazon and other standard online outlets. www.kirstylaw.com www.facebook.com/kirstylawmusic www.twitter.com/kirstylawmusic

ROWAN ROSS Fireflight Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Fireflight is the new album from singer, songwriter, guitarist and violinist Rowan Ross from Glasgow, Scotland. The album is a beautiful collection of personal, thought-provoking songs, served up in an acoustic heaven featuring some truly wonderful musicianship from a great band. Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY-Lo8sQOXk Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00PFT3TBS www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PFT3TBS www.rowanross.com www.facebook.com/rowanrossmusic https://twitter.com/RowanRossMusic

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MARCH

Springfest 2015 Dundee 28 February - 31 March Springfest is a festival of music in Dundee. This year’s programme features 18 varied concerts in venues ranging from the Caird Hall to Dundee University Chapel throughout the 32-day festival. Friends of the Caird Hall Organ ‘Organathon’ will launch Springfest 2015 on Saturday 28 February and a concert from the High School of Dundee will bring the festival to a close on Tuesday 31 March. http://dundeespringfest.tumblr.com/

Fifestock Kinross Through March The Annual Fifestock Music Festival takes place at "Backstage at The Green" Hotel, Kinross, Scotland, KY13 8AS. 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 experience. Don't leave it too late to book on 01577 863467 www.fifestock.com

Wee Dub Festival Edinburgh 6-8 March The 2015 edition of Wee Dub Festival features giants of UK dancehall culture, top live bands, and hot upcoming talent. For the artist line-up and programme go to the website below. We look forward to welcoming you to another weekend of roots, culture and good vibes in Edinburgh in March 2015. www.weedubfestival.co.uk

Niel Gow Scottish Fiddle Festival Dunkeld & Birnam 20-22 March The 2015 Niel Gow Festival will be held in the beautiful Perthshire village of Dunkeld & Birnam, home of Niel Gow. The annual festival was established in 2004 to celebrate the life and music of Perthshire's fiddle legend. It is envisaged that through time the festival and other activities will gather enough funds to erect a fitting memorial to Niel Gow in Dunkeld & Birnam. Niel Gow (not Neil Gow) was born in Strathbraan on 22nd March 1727 and grew up in the village of Inver, by Dunkeld. www.niel-gow.co.uk

Hawick Reivers Festival Hawick 27-29 March As always music is at the heart of Hawick Reivers Festival and there are a number of new innovations this year and plans are being finalised for an exciting weekend. Email email info@hawickreivers.com for info.

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Montrose Spring Blues Montrose 28 March A ‘Day of Blues’ festival in Montrose. www.smokieblues.com

North Of The Wall Glasgow 28 March NotW returns in 2015, bigger and better. - MORGUL - Glasgow Metal and Rock Society presents North of the Wall a one-day metal festival which returns for a third year of madness bigger and better! The festival's venue is Glasgow's The Classic Grand. www.facebook.com/thenorthofthewall

APRIL

Knoydart Music Festival Knoydart April - Taking a holiday in 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, but is taking a break in 2015. www.facebook.com/knoydartmusicfestival

Counterflows Glasgow 2-5 April Counterflows Glasgow based festival of contemporary experimental music featuring artists from across the world. The festival is held in April with occasional concerts throughout the year. http://counterflows.com/

Skye Live Skye 3-4 April This Easter we will be bringing you an exclusive festival to Portree. This will take place in the stunning home of the Skye Highland Games. www.skyelive.scot

Northern Nashville Country Music Festival Caithness 3-5 April In 2004 we took a gamble and ran our first ever Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music Festival (NNCCMF), which thankfully was a great success. Over the years it has gone from strength to strength, with country music fans converging on Caithness over Easter Weekend to be part of this 3-day 5-show 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.

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Glenfarg Folk Feast Glenfarg 10-12 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 famous Puff-a -Box competition just has to be seen to be believed! www.glenfargfolkclub.com

Bandstand Beer Fest Nairn 3-12 April Bandstand Beer Festival - largest independent beer festival in the Scottish Highlands. An annual celebration of real ale & live music at Bandstand Bar, Nairn. https://twitter.com/NairnBeerFest

Edinburgh International Harp Festival Edinburgh 10-15 April 2015 The Clarsach Society & Edinburgh International Harp Festival is an annual celebration and gathering of musical talents. Find out more about us at www.clarsachsociety.co.uk The Clarsach Society (Comunn na Clarsaich) encourages interest in the instrument, especially amongst young players, who enjoy its adaptability to solo work, accompaniment or ensemble playing. The Society also presents the Edinburgh International Harp Festival - an annual celebration and gathering of musical talents. Every Spring we bring harpists from across the globe together to rub shoulders with you, the audience. www.harpfestival.co.uk

North Hop Aberdeen Aberdeen 11 April North Hop Aberdeen, a one-day indoor beer festival taking place at The Lemon Tree, which sold all tickets for the event in less than two weeks, will showcase the very best in Scottish music talent, with stage music acts from all over the country. www.northhop.co.uk

Edinburgh’s Youth ‘Easter’ Gaitherin Edinburgh 13-16 April The Easter Gaitherin is EYG’s flagship event for 9 – 18 year olds. We book Scotland’s top traditional musicians as tutors and run four days of classes in Tynecastle High School. These range from instrumental, to drama, to dance, to technical skills (check below to find out what we’re offering this year). Each day participants

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will take a main workshop in their first choice instrument; one in their second choice (which can be something like singing, art, drama or a second instrument); and a third choice. www.eyg.org.uk

St Boswells Americana Festival Scottish Borders 18 April St Boswells Live! presents ….. St Boswells Americana Festival featuring RED DAWG + DAN WALSH plus workshops and other special events. www.stboswellslive.com

Northern Streams Edinburgh 24-25 April For two days in April this truly unique festival combines one off concerts with dynamic and exciting workshops for both adults and children. In 2015 we celebrate the best talent from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Orkney/Scotland. For the past 12 years the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (Edinburgh & Lothians Branch), have been bringing the finest in Nordic and Scottish music, song and dance to enthusiastic audiences in Edinburgh. And we are once again taking place in the Grassmarket Centre, Edinburgh www.northernstreams.org

TradFest Edinburgh · Dùn Èideann Edinburgh 29 April - 10 May Edinburgh’s TradFest kick starts the summer season with a feast of music, song, storytelling, dance, folk drama, literature, folk film, talks, crafts and visual arts in Scotland’s capital. This blaze of contemporary colour is inspired by the traditions of May Day and the Gaelic Beltane, showcasing Celtic arts and cultural traditions with a contemporary spin. www.facebook.com/tradfestedinburgh

35th Shetland Folk Festival Shetland 30 April -3 May The Festival as the UK's most northerly folk festival is regarded a prestigious event for performers, locals and visitors alike. Organised by a voluntary committee (and run by an even bigger pool of volunteers) the Festival prides itself in reaching out to even the most far flung areas of Shetland. Concerts are organised throughout the isles, consisting of some of the best International, British and Shetland music that the world has to offer. In fact, visiting artistes are regularly dumbfounded by the quantity and quality of local musicians that our remote isles have to offer. www.shetlandfolkfestival.com

MAY

Thornhill Music Festival Dumfriesshire 1-3 May Now in its 3rd year Thornhill Music Festival brings a rich and diverse programme of music to the village including acclaimed Blues artist Aynsley Lister. The weekend boasts a cross section of music from Country Rock and Blues, Ska, Rock, Indie, Blues funk, Eclectic Americana as well as singer songwriters. The festival also organises a "Rockschool" event for 11-16 year olds. www.lewishamiltonmusic.co.uk/events www.facebook.com/pages/Thornhill-Music-Festival/487819717906138

Girvan Folk Festival Girvan 1-3 May Concerts - Sessions - Open Stage - Competitions - Workshops - Children's Events - Camp Site : Girvan Folk 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 1-3 May The Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival has developed into one of Scotland’s major cultural festivals, and takes place annually in Oban, Scotland. The event has developed to include new special events and competitions, and the festival now offers over 1100 participants 125 competition classes in ten disciplines including piping, accordion, fiddle, clarsach, piano, recorder, singing, highland dancing and choreography. www.obanfestival.org

Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Isle of Bute 1-4 May 2015 The 28th Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has grown spectacularly 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 resorts. www.butejazz.com

Brew at the Bog Inverness 2 May 2015 Super earlybird tickets have already sold out! Next batch of tickets go on sale in October!

Brew at the Bog is BrewDog and Bogbain Farm’s gift to the world: a festival full of new music and new beer. BrewDog are the leaders of the craft beer revolution and they are about breaking rules, taking risks, upsetting trends, unsettling institutions but first and foremost, great tasting beers. As one newspaper put it, BrewDog is the new black. Bogbain Farm is based just outside Inverness and was crowned the “Best Unusual Venue” at the 2012 Scottish Event Awards. Brew at the Bog is just the latest in festivals Bogbain is hosting and the fabulous surroundings of this old farm will ensure Brew at the Bog 2015 will go down in history. www.brewatthebog.com

Burns an' a' That! Ayr 2-3 May The Burns an' a' that! Festival is an annual tribute to Scotland's internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. A new venue for 2015 at Rozelle Park, Ayr, more information coming soon! www.burnsfestival.com

Moniave Folk Festival Moniaive, Dumfriesshire, 8-10 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

Psychedelic Forest Disco Kelburn 9 May Kelburn’s infamous season-opener – the wild and groovy feast for all the senses that is The Psychedelic Forest Disco – returns on Saturday 9th May. Once again we will feature a top line-up of acts across 2 soundsystems alongside innumerable hidden treats and surprises, quality beer, cider and cocktails, camping and of course your favourite woodland shenanigans! www.kelburngardenparty.com/other-events/

Scribblers Picnic Stirling 10 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. The unique music event, which is run entirely by volunteers, will feature hundreds of musicians covering a broad array of music across the day in the grounds of Stirling Rugby Club. It run's under the tagline 'Musicians Helping the Fight Against Cancer' and is run in association with Stirling and Bridge of Allan Round Table. Thousands are expected to flock to Bridgehaugh for the event which runs from 12noon to 8pm. www.scribblerspicnic.co.uk

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