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Scottish Ensemble present their reinterpretation of Vivaldi’s classic Four Seasons. Pleasance at EICC, 17 Aug, 3pm, 5pm & 8.30pm; 18 Aug, 4.30pm, 6.30pm & 9.45pm, £16 (£14.50).
KASABIAN ‘Offt. Ahhh ahhh ah.’ Rabble rousing indie rockers help the Summer Sessions close with a big triple bill of Paloma Faith (17 Aug), Kasabian (18 Aug) and Brian Wilson (19 Aug). Princes Street Gardens, 18 Aug, 6pm, sold out.
WASABI DISCO Norwegian ‘maestro of the hypnotic groove’ DJ Sotofett rocks up for a six- hour set at Edinburgh’s most intimate club space, covering everything from jazz and ambient to Afrobeat and techno. Sneaky Pete’s, 18 Aug, 11pm, £7.
Expect explosive instrumentals and quiet complex introspection from the Scottish masters. Leith Theatre, 22 & 23 Aug, 7pm, £30.
OMNI Lo-fi post punk as Atlanta’s Omni headline Good Grief and City of Glass’ summer party, also featuring KAPUTT!, Jonny Pariss, DJs and a vegan BBQ by Harmonium. Leith Docker’s Club, 19 Aug, 5pm, £10 in advance, £13 on the door.
BRIAN KELLOCK / COLIN STEELE PLAY MARY POPPINS
Two of Scotland’s top jazz players (Kellock on piano and Steele on trumpet) with their interpretation of the classic tunes from the classic movie. The Jazz Bar, 22 Aug, 5.30pm; 23–26 Aug, 7pm, £10 (£9).
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End the fest with a flurry of techno beats from Dave Clarke, Ben Sims and Stephen Brown (live). Sleaze Records take over the second room with Records with Hans Bouffmyhre and Lex Gorrie. La Belle Angele, 24 Aug, 11.30pm, £10 in advance.
ST VINCENT Intelligent, sleek electro-pop from one of the most dynamic performers in modern music. Playhouse, 26 Aug, 8pm, £25–£40.
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“Top Hip Summer Opera Tip!” The Independent
A N D R E A B A K E R P R E S E N T S
Internationally renowned singer
Andrea Baker presents a celebration of the
African American female voice. A joyous mix of storytelling, jazz, blues, gospel and opera.
ASSEMBLY ROOMS - VENUE 20 TICKETS £13/£11
17:55 19 - 26 AUG
Henry Northmore selects the music highlights from across the Fringe and International Festival
OTWAY A fantastically entertaining evening of music and stories from pop’s cult figure and perennial underdog John Otway. The Voodoo Rooms, 15, 22 Aug, 4.40pm, free.
THE BEGGAR’S OPERA One of the standout productions at this year’s EIF is Théâtre Des Bouffes Du Nord’s modernisation of John Gay’s 18th-century opera, directed by Robert Carsen. King’s Theatre, 16–18 Aug, 7.30pm (also 2.30pm 18 & 19 Aug), £16–£55.
GRUFF RHYS: RESIST PHONEY ENCORES
The Super Furry Animals frontman makes his Fringe debut with his sprawling psychedelic indie pop. For an interview with Rhys, see list.co.uk/ festival Pleasance Courtyard, 17–25 Aug, 11pm, £21.50–£23.50 (£19.50– £21.50).
ANNO: VIVALDI A mix of classical, electronica and visual art as Anna Meredith and the
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