FESTIVAL MUSIC | Hitlist MUSIC HITLIST
Kirstyn Smith picks out some musical highlights from across the festivals
TRANSFORMER Jonny Woo and band evoke the spirit of the 1970s NYC underground scene in this Lou Reed gig. There’s also appearances from Warhol, Bowie and Candy Darling. The Voodoo Rooms, 556 7060, until 16 Aug, 8.45pm, (£8–£10).
THE BEVVY SISTERS The richly-seasoned harmonies of the Bevvy Sisters provide an alternative take on folk and swing songs. Summerhall, 560 1581, 13, 20 & 27 Aug, 9pm, £15.
FROM SCOTLAND WITH LOVE: KING CREOSOTE
Indie folk troubadour King Creosote (aka Kenny Anderson) provides the soundtrack to Virginia Heather’s retro and raw documentary about Scotland. The Hub, 473 2000, 14 & 15 Aug, times vary, £25.
DIVE: C U NEXT TUESDAY CABARET
DIY cabaret types trying to ‘blow a bit of glitter up the arse of the
cabaret scene’ present an LGBT+ pick of the Fringe for an evening of decadence. See preview, page 74. Summerhall, 560 1581, 14, 18 & 25 Aug, times vary, £6–£8 (£8–£10).
THE REALLY TERRIBLE ORCHESTRA
The RTO continues its ‘unique’ interpretations of music, running on the basis that musical training is not a pre-requisite for live performances. St Cuthbert’s Church, 226 0000, 15 Aug, 3.30pm, £10 (£5–£8).
KOREAN BREATH SE:UM bring traditional Korean music into the 21st century with a unique fusion that takes in jazz, folk and freeform styles. C, 0845 260 1234, 16–22 Aug, 12.55pm, £9.50–£11.50 (£8.50–£10.50).
LATE NIGHT PHANTASMAGORIA WITH JACK
LUKEMAN A gig inspired by Lew Carroll’s Phantasmagoria from Jack Lukeman, who channels Brel, Cave and Waits in a night of dark and light music. The Famous Spiegeltent, 0844 693 3008, 18–21 Aug (not 23 & 30), 11pm, £15 (£13).
R E K K C E D R E G O R
Anna Calvi and Heritage Orchestra
ANNA CALVI AND HERITAGE
ORCHESTRA Calvi teams up with Heritage Orchestra, who add a classical
bent to her theatrical dark and romantic alt.rock. The Hub, 473 2000, 18–20 Aug, 10.30pm, £25.
Edinburgh Art Festival Art Late 13 & 20 August 2015 6 – 10.30pm Join us for two specially programmed late openings, taking in taking in live music, performances, artist talks and tours. WHITE The Biscuit Factory Thu 13 Aug 2015
Miaoux Miaoux Scottish National Portrait Gallery Thu 20 Aug 2015 Tickets £5 edinburghartfestival.com
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