MUSIC folk & world
FOLK & WORLD LISTINGS continued
mam!- Glasgow
I John Herald Ramshorn Theatre, Ingram Street, 287 5511. 8pm. £7.50 (£5.50). Old-time mountain songs, bluegrass, gospel and home-spun philosophy form the core of Herald’s performance. Part of Big Big Country. I Allan Johnston New Dawn Folk Club, Riverside Club, Fox Street, 445 6271. 8.15pm. £5 (£3). Edinburgh-based singer, songwriter and guitarist, just back from Australia.
Livingston
I The Wrigley Sisters Howden Park Centre, Howden, 01506 433634. 8pm. £6 (£4). Traditional and original music on fiddle, guitar and piano from the astonishingly talented twins from Orkney.
Falkirk
I Solan Falkirk Folk Club, Arnot Street, 01324 613395. 8.30pm. £5 (£4.50). A new line-up, based in Shetland, perform traditional, contemporary and original songs.
Glasgow
I Steve Forbert The Old Fruitmarket, Albion Street, 287 5511. 8pm. £12.50 (£10.50). A former truck driver Steve Forbert blends folk, rock and country to create a uniquely American sound. Support from Kathy Stewart. Part oth'g Big Country.
Edinburgh
I Ceilidh Noz St Bride‘s Centre, Orwell Terrace, Dalry Road. 8pm. £6. Snap play Scottish and Breton music for dancing.
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and her lone Scottish date sees her premier her well observed country songs at the
Theatre, Bowhill House, 01750 22204. 8pm. £6 (£5). Border harpist Elspeth Smellie is joined by poet and blues- harmonica player Tom Bryan for an exploration of the legacy of Thomas the Rhymer.
SATURDAY 3 Glasgow
I Chris Hillman The Old Fruitmarket, Albion Street, 287 5511. 8pm. £14.50 (£12.50). Legendary bass guitarist and singer with The Byrds, and collaborator with Stephen Stills, Chris Hillman continues to create high quality country music, as on his latest Like A Hurricane album. Part ofBig Big Country.
Edinburgh
I Scottish Spark Queen’s Ilall, Clerk Street, 668 2019. 10am—5pm 8; 5.30pm—midnight. Whole-day ticket, including concert £14 (£10). Concert only £6 (£4). A celebration of the diversity of traditional Scottish arts with
Ramshorn Theatre, Glasgow, Sun 28 May
stalls, music, dance, storytelling, come-’ and-try sessions, workshops and jam sessions. In the evening a concert by Deaf Shepherd and Bachue is followed by a ceilidh dance.
. SUNDAY 4 Glasgow
I Steve Young Renfrew Ferry, Clyde Place. 287 5511. 8pm. £10 (£8). Star of America’s roots scene, Steve Young’s bluesy songs have been recorded by the likes of The Eagles and Waylon Jennings. Part of Big Big C ountry.
Edinburgh
I Allie Fox Bongo Club, New Street, 558 7604. 9.30pm—2am. £5 (£4). Launching her new Diving I’or Pearls album on Vixen Records, Borders- resident singer/songwriter and fine guitarist Allie brings a 6-piece band that includes John Rutherford on guitar and Wendv Weatherby on cello.
I Talisker Wee Folk Club, Royal Oak, Infirmary Street, 557 2976. 8.30pm. £3. Scots folk in the tiny club.
MONDAY 5 Arran
I Isle Of Arran Folk Festival Various Venues, 01770 302331. Annual week- long event with camping. ceilidhs, concerts, workshops and pub sessions.
folk&world
residencies
The following details are for regular free weekl dates: see main listings for one-o or ticketed shows. Gigs are listed by city. then by day. Residencies will be isted, provided t at up-to- date details are su plied to us. Folk 8: World Residencies Iistings are compiled by Norman Chalmers.
Thursdays
I Tolbooth Saltmarket. 8pm. Free. Scots/Irish session.
I lslay Inn Argyle Street. 9pm. Free. Live music.
I O'Neills Queen Street. 9pm. Free. Irish theme bar. Live bands.
I Finnegan's Wake St Vincent Street, 248 4989. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Park Bar Argyle Street, 339 1715. 9pm. Free. Martin Pottinger and Co. I Molly Malones Hope Street, 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Live bands.
Frrdays
I Kelvinpark Lorne Hotel Sauchiehall Street, 334 4891. 8.30pm. Free. Pure Malt and The Kells alternate.
I Molly Malones Hope Street, 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Finnegan's Wake St Vincent Street, 248 4989. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Park Bar Argyle Street, near Kelvin Park, 339 1715. 9pm. Free. Highland bar with live music.
Saturdays
I Molly Malones Ilope Street, 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Finnegan’s Wake 79 St Vincent Street, 248 4989. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Park Bar Argyle Street. near Kelvin Park, 339 1715. 9pm. Free. Famous llighlander‘s bar. Live groups.
Sundays
I Molly Malones Hope Street, 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Live bands.
I Lismore Bar Dumbarton Road. 9pm. Free. 'I‘raditional music session.
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I Molly Malones Hope Street, 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Clutha Vaults Stockwell Street. 9pm.
Free. Session.
Tuesdays
I Dolphin Bar Dumbarton Road,
I’artick. 9pm. Free. Folkation.
I Molly Malones Hope Street. 332
2757. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live
bands.
' I Park Bar Arger Street. near Kelvin
Park, 339 1715.9pm. Free. Ilighland music session.
I Jinty McGinty's Ashton Lane, Bytes
Road. 9pm. Free.
Wednesdays
I Singing Session Fox and Ilounds, Brunswick Street, 'I'rongate. Every second week. Information from 848 0415.
I Fiddle Session ()ld 'I‘oll Bar, Paisley Road West, 429 3135. 9.30pm. Free. Fiddle Workshop session. .»\ecompanying instruments very welcome.
I Molly Malones Hope Street, 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
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Edinburgh
I Kangaroo Moon Bongo Club. New Street. 558 7604. 9pm—1am. £5 (£4). Australo-Celtic dance fusion from Down Under. Trance-dance Afro-wallaby walkabout psychedelia and more.
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I Isle Of Arran Folk Festival Various Venues, 01770 302331. See Mon 5.
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I Ramsay Midwood Blackfriars. Bell Street. Merchant City. 8pm. £6. Information 942 6041. Intelligent alternative country blues from MOJO's January album of the month winner.
I John MacMeekin New Dawn Folk Club, Riverside Club, Fox Street. 445 6271. 8.15pm. £5 (£3).
Arran
I Isle Of Arran Folk Festival Various Venues, 01770 302331. See Mon 5.
Falktrk
I The John Wright Band Falkirk Folk Club. Arnot Street, 01324 613395. 8.30pm. £5 (£4.50). Popular three-piece from the Borders, on vocals, guitar and l fiddle.
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