MUSIC JAZZ
JAE LISTIBS CONT: GLASGOW, SAT 9
I Fiona Duncan And The Ronnie Rae Trio Bourbon Street (see above). 8.30pm. Free. The singer and her distinguished accompanists are leading lights on the Scottish jazz scene.
I Eddie Severn Quartet Pizza Express. 151 Queen Street. 221 3333. 9pm. £5. The trumpeter has become an integral part of the Scottish jazz scene since moving here in the late 80s. His quartet is a showcase for his own compositions.
Edinburgh
I East Coast Project Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. llpm—3am. £4 (£3). See Sat 2.
SUNDAY 10
I Strathclyde Youth Jazz Orchestra Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 2.30pm. Bobby Wishart puts the next generation through their paces.
I George Penman llnd The All-Stars Jamnen Bourbon Street (see above). 8.30pm. Free. Glasgow’s leading Dixielanders.
Edinburgh
I John Rae's Jam Session Henry's Cellar Bar, Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. 9.30pm. £3 (£2). See Sun 3.
MONDAY 11
I Bobby Shew Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8.30pm. £5. This trumpet star is highly respected in jazz circles. both for his prowess on the bandstand and for his significant contribution to education work.
Edinburgh
I Free Underground Henry’s Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. 9.30pm. £2. See Mon 4.
TUESDAY 12
I Abdullah lbrahim Trio Mitchell Theatre. Granville Street. 227 551 1. 8pm. £9.50 (£6). The South African piano giant follows his solo concert in Edinburgh back in June with a couple of gigs leading his trio (the second is in Aberdeen on Wed 13). which means a quick return for Marcus McLaurine (bass). alongside George Gray (drums).
I Bobby Shew Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8.30pm. £5. See Mon 11.
I John Burgess Quartet Henry‘s Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. 10pm. £3 (£2). See Tue 5. —
I Edith Budge and Friends Fat Sam's Down Town Diner. 56-58 Fountainbridge. 228 3| 1 l. 7.30—10.30pm. No cover charge. Jazz. blues and gospel singer.
WEDNESDAY 13
Glasgow
I Edith Budge Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8.30pm. Free. Jazz. blues and gospel singer.
Edinburgh
I Power Of Scotland Big Band Henry‘s Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 22] 1288. 9.30pm-3am. £3 (£2). See Wed 6.
I Fat Sam’s Band Fat Sam’s Down Town Diner. 56-58 Fountainbridge. 228 3111. 8—1 lptn. No cover charge. Swing and jump-jive.
THURSDAY 14
Glasgow
I Russell Cowleson Ouartet Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8.30pm. Free.
I Remember flat Pizza Express. l5| Queen Street. 221 3333. 9pm. £3. Another tribute from vocalist and keyoard player Elliot Murray. this time to the work of Nat King Cole. A different band this time around as well. with Paul Henderson (guitar) and Andy Mitchell (electric and acoustic bass).
Edinburgh
I Dominic Alldis Quartet Tron Jazz Cellar. Tron Tavern and Ceilidh House. Hunter Square. 220 1550. 8.30pm. £5 (£4). See preview.
I Blacka’niaed Henry‘s Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. 10pm-3am. £3 (£2). See Thurs 7. I Vintage Jazz Quartet Fat Sam‘s Down Town Diner. 56—58 Fountainbridge. 228 31 l l. 7.30—10.30pm. No cover charge. Traditional jazz.
Abdullah lbrahim’s trio play the Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow on Tue 12 Nov
THE BEST OF BARBER & BILK VOLUME 3
Chris Barbers Jazz 81 Blues Band I
with special guest
MR. ACKER BILK
Monday 16th Dec 1996 Usher Hall, 8pm
01312281155 & 01312204349 Tickets £17, £16, £15
FOLK & WORLD m
Dates listed below are for one-off shows: see separate section for residencies. Gigs are listed by date, then by city. Performances will be listed, provided that details reach our offices at least one week before publication. Folk and World listings compiled by Roman Chalmers.
Glasgow
I Ceilidh Dance The Ferry. Clyde Place. 10.30pm. £5. Tickets at the venue or in advance from the Ticket Centre. Candleriggs. 227 551 l.
Edinburgh
I Guid Crack Club Waverley Bar Upstairs. St Mary‘s Street. 10pm. £2. Late start to the story-telling club this month for their All Saints Ceilidh — and don't expect a dance.
Dunfermline
I Ar Log Carnegie Hall. 8pm. £7 (£5). The leading. long-established Welsh traditional/folk band. Scots Welsh Festival in Fife
I lnfonnal sessions Tiffany Lounge. Carnegie Hall. 10pm. Free. Scots Welsh Festival in Fife.
SATURDAY 2
Glasgow
I Amnesty International Ceilidh Henry Wood Hall. Claremont Street. 8pm—late. £5 (£3.50). Bar. Information 332 8358. Music from the Herculean Ceilidh Band. I Baby lsaacs Scolia Bar. Slockwell Street. 552 8681. 3.30pm. Free.
Edinburgh
I llot the landowners’ Ball Assembly Rooms. George Street. 220 4349. 8pm. £10 (£6). The Eigg Benefit Concert and Ceilidh Dance features songwriter Michael Marra. socialist troubador Oick Gaughan. and Karen Mathieson and Donald Shaw from Capercaillie. Dance grooves supplied by Shooglenifty and the traditional sets from the Belle Star Band. I Tron Folk Club Tron Ceilidh House. Hunter Square. 220 1550. 8.30pm. £3. Edinburgh pair Dave Francis and Mairi Campbell. collectively The Cast. perform songs and fiddle tunes from their new album.
I The Big llewers Scottish Mining Museum. Lady Victoria Pit. Newtongrange. 7.30pm. Free. Tales and songs of the Scottish miners. with Ewan MacVicar. Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival. Booking and information 663 7519.
I Ceilidh at the Caley Caledonian Brewery. Slateford Road. 8pm. £5. Live Bands.
Dunfermline
I Welsh Dance Workshop Carnegie Hall. 2pm. £3 (£2). With Huw Williams. champion clogger. accompanied by Ar [Egg See Fri 1. Scots Welsh Festival in e. I Burns Concert Carnegie Hall. 8pm. £7 (£5). With Billy Jackson. Billy Ross. John McCusker. Christine Kydd. Janet Russell arid others. Scots Welsh Festival in Fife. I lnfonnal Ceilidh Carnegie Hall. 10.30pm. Free. Hosted by singer Sheena Wellington. Scots Welsh Festival in Fife.
SUNDAY 3
Edinburgh
I The Rankin Family Festival Theatre. Nicolson Street. 529 6000. 7.30pm. £12.50. £10. See preview.
I George Duff and Friends Canon's Gait. Canongate. 556 4481. 8.30pm. Free. Song-centred traditional music session.
Dunfermline
I Welsh Harp Workshop Carnegie Hall. 2pm. £3 (£2). With members of Ar Log. Scots Welsh Festival in Fife.
I Closing Concert Carnegie Hall. 8pm. £7 (£5). With lluw and Tony Williams. Rod Paterson and others. Scots Welsh Festival in Fife. See also Fri 1 and Sat 2.
MONDAY 4
Glasgow
I Ceilidh Dance Class Riverside Club. Fox Street. offClyde Street. 248 3144. 7.30pm—10pm. Doors open 7pm. £3.50. Bar. With regular caller Karin Ingram and piano-accordionist Freeland Barbour.
Edinburgh
I Wrigley Sisters Canon‘s Gait. Canongate. 556 4481. 8.30pm. Free. ()rcadian twins on tiesty fiddle and guitar. I Javanese Gamelan Sessions Music Suite. Chessel‘s Land. Moray House. Information Neil Houston. 558 6007.
Penicuik
I Penicuik Folk Club Navaar Hotel. Bog Road. Penicuik. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). Singaround.
WEDNESDAY 6
Glasgow
I Phil Campbell and Tom MacParland Scotia Bar. Stockwell Street. 552 8681. 8.30pm. Free. Favourite Ulster partnership.
I Weekly Scots Fiddle Workshops Govan Parish School. Cornwall Street. Kinning Park. 7.30—<).30pm. £4 (£1.50). lttfortnation 636 I450. lain Fraser leads the season of workshops on Scots and Cape Breton fiddle styles. for more advanced players; other tutors lead the beginners and intermediate levels.
Edinburgh
I Ed Miller Edinburgh Folk Club. Pleasance Cabaret Bar. 60 The Pleasance. 8pm. £4 (£3). One ofthe great singers and enthusiasts of the Scottish folk revival. Based in Austin. Texas since the late 60s. Miller has since broadened his repertoire. but the ballads remain his base-line.
The Rankin Family play Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Fri 8; Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Sun 3
“The List [-14 Nov 1996