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Gigs are listed by date, then by city. Pertormances will be listed, provided that details reach our otlices at least one week betore publication. Jan Listings compiled by Kenny Mathieson.

Glasgow

I loot Allures Paisley Arts Centre. New Street. 887 1010. 1—3pm. Free. Contemporary jazz quintet.

I Bill Hannah, Sandy Taylor and Friends The Stables Restaurant. Roundabout lnn. Carrochan Road. Balloch. 01389 52148. 2—5pm. No cover charge. Friendly mainstream jazz session down Loch Lomond way.

WEDNESDAY 30 5

Glasgow

I Men From Down South Pizza Express. 151 Queen Street. 221 3333. Dining from 8pm; performance 9—l 1.30pm. No music charge unless otherwise stated. Saxophonist Herbie Longalong gathers a band of musicians from down there who are now based in Scotland. reversing the usual trend in distinctly tongue in cheek

fashion. The Sunday Jazz Brunch is now a

residence for singer Anton Soler.

Glasgow

I Martin Taylor Westbourne Music. The Merchant‘s House. 7 West George Street. info 639 3176. 12.45pm (doors open noon. lunch available). £3.50 (£3). A dip intojazz for this classical lunchtime series. and they couldn‘t have made a better choice than a solo recital from this phenomenal guitarist.

Hamilton

I llamilton Jan Festival Various venues. Hamilton Town Centre. venue information and tickets from 01698 894083. The inaugural Hamilton Jazz Festival has a fine programme of local talent on offer. as well as a headline concert featuring visiting accordion wizard Jack Emblow with the Clyde Rhythm Jazz Quartet at the Hamilton Town Hotel (7.30pm. £4). ()ther gigs tonight feature the excellent Russell Cowieson Band (Tatlers. 8pm. free) and the Chick lyall Quartet (Windsor Bar. 8pm. free).

SATURDAY 2

Hamilton

I llamilton Jan Festival Various venues. Hamilton Town Centre. venue information and tickets from 01698 894083. Guitarist Martin Taylor (Hamilton Town Hotel. 8.30pm. £5) is the main attraction today. The remainder of the programme is more traditional in content. with a couple of gigs in the afternoon. followed by three evening sessions. featuring Kit Carey (Windsor Bar. 8pm. free) and singer Shelagh Buchanan (George Bar. 8pm. free). as well as the more modern idioms of the lllgel Clark Duo (Hamilton Palace. 8pm. free).

Glasgow

I West End Quartet Paisley Arts Centre. New Street. 887 1010. 1—3pm. Free.

Mainstream outfit led by saxman Ronnie Baker.

WEDNESDAY 6

Glasgow

I linda Fletcher Band Pizza Express. 151 Queen Street. 221 3333. Dining from 8pm; performance 9—l 1.30pm. No music charge unless otherwise stated. Mainstream jazz singer.

THURSDAY 7

Glasgow

I Pasadena llool Orchestra Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Sauchiehall Street. 7.30pm. £10. £9. £8. Tickets from box office and the Ticket Centre. Candleriggs. 227 551 l. Modern-day replica of the swinging wartime big band sound.

FOLK & WORLD

Gigs are listed by date, then by city. Performances will be listed, provided that details reach our offices art least one week belore publication. Folk and World Listings compiled by Norman Chalmers.

DEERE— Glasgow

I Weekly Ceilidh Dance The Ferry. Clyde Place. 9pm. £6 (£4). Tickets at the venue or in advance from the Ticket Centre. Candleriggs. 227 5511.

I Ceilidh Dance Riverside. Fox Street. off Clyde Street. 248 3144. Doors open 8pm. music at 9pm. £5.

I Absent Friends Finnegan's Wake. 79 St Vincent Street. 248 4989. 9pm. Free.

SATURDAY 26

Glasgow

I Ceilidh Dance Riverside. Fox Street. off Clyde Street. 248 3144. Doors open 8pm. music at 9pm. £5.

I Mark Monaghan Scotia Bar. Stockwell Street. 552 8681. 3.30pm. Free.

I Urban Gypsies Finnegan‘s Wake. 79 St Vincent Street. 248 4989. 9pm. Free.

MONDAY 28

Glasgow

I Slip Jig Finnegan‘s Wake. 79 St Vincent Street. 248 4989. 9pm. Free.

Glasgow

I Yard of Ale Finnegan's Wake. 79 St Vincent Street. 248 4989. 9pm. Free.

WEDNESDAY 30

Glasgow

I Tomas Lynch Scotia Bar. Stockwell Street. 552 8681. 9pm. Free. Highly talented and experienced songwriter. guitarist. uillean piper and whistle player. I Shakeagh llhaill Finnegan‘s Wake. Victoria Street. 226 3816. 9pm—2am. Free.

THURSDAY 31

Glasgow

I New Dawn Folk Club Glasgow Press Club. 94 West Regent Street. 332 1674.

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3, 4, 5 September 7.30pm £16.50

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plus support DOMINlC KIRWAN 10 September 5.00pm 8. 8.00pm £25, £23.50, £22.50, £20

freddie STARR

23 September 7.30pm £12.50, £11.50, £10.50

28 September 7.30pm £17.50, £16.50, £15.50

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BOYZONE & EYC

1 October 7.30pm £10.50

big COUNTRY

8 October 7.30pm £10

SQUEEZE

12 October 7.30pm £11.50

the human

8 November 7.30pm £12.50

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10 November 8.00pm £18.50, £17.50, £16.50

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