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Legendary folk-rock-jazz ensemble who's roots stretch back into the 603. Pentangle are back with their original line-up of guitarists Bert Jansch and John Renboum, singer Jacqui McShee,

bassist Danny Thompson and drummer Terry Cox. They also take a headlining slot at this year’s Green Man Festival down in Wales on 15—17 Aug (alongside Spiritualized and Super Furry Animals). I The Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Sun, 73 Jul.

gig for EFF brings some fun. Formed early in 21st century Edinburgh's late night session scene. the uniquely engaging band has stabilised around well-known trad musos. Orkney‘s Sarah McFadyen. Taynuilt's Eilidh Shaw. Shetlander Inge Thomson and Arisaig‘s Ross Martin.

I Jamie’s Scottish Evening Edinburgh Thistle Hotel. Leith Street. 556 ()111. 6.45—10.15pm. £51.50 (£30). See Thu 3.

Peebles

I Anna Massie Band

Eastgate Theatre. Eastgate. ()1721 725777. 7.30pm. £11 (£9). Dynamic young all- women trio. See Sat 5.

Dunfermline

I Jed Grimes Thistle Tavem. Baldridgebum. ()1383 729673. 8pm. £5. Veteran English singer and guitarist. ex- Hedgehog Pie‘s folk/rockery. but who has also performed with great singers Dave Burland and Rab Noakes.

Thursday 10 -.

Glasgow

I Alistair Savage Trio Oran Mor. Great Western Road. 357 6200. 7.30pm. £10. Classical violinist turned feisty fiddler. Highly skilled. if not steeped in Scots tradition.

Edinburgh

I Jamie’s Scottish Evening Edinburgh Thistle Hotel. Leith Street. 556 0111. 6.45—10.15pm. £51.50 (£30). See Thu 3.

Innenefihen

I St. Ronan’s Border Games a Cieikum Ceremonies Various Venues. ()1896 831721. Times vary. Prices vary. The border village‘s annual festival caters for adults. children or the whole family.

Friday 1 1

Edinburgh

I Eve Sells & Band Cabaret Voltaire. Blair Street. 220 6176. 7.30pm. £10. Hot. sweaty live music from the five-times San Diego Music Award winner. Selis‘ band steams into country. blues. R&B and rock. I Assembly Rooms Ceilidh Assembly Rooms. George Street. 339 5374. 8pm. £5—£10. See Fri 4.

I Teannaich Pollock Halls. Holyrood Park Road. 7.30pm. £8 (£6). Dance to a funky Ceilidh band.

I Jamie’s Scottish Evening Edinburgh Thistle Hotel. Leith Street. 5560111. 6.45—10. 15pm. £51.50 (£30). See Thu 3.

Ballooh

I Anna Massie Band Lodge on the Loch. Luss. Loch Lomond. ()1436 860203. Phone for details. See Sat 5.

I Fife Strathspey and Reel Society Kellie Castle. Pittenweem. ()844 493 2184. 7.30—9.30pm. £10 (£8). Scottish fiddle music.

Innenenhen

I St. Ronan’s Border Games a. Cieikum Ceremonies Various Venues. 01896 831721. Times vary. Prices vary. See Thu 10.

Stirling

I Friday Night Fling Tolbooth. Jail Wynd. 01786 274000. 5.30pm. £6. A cabaret style evening of entertainments with Bruce MacGregor.

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Edinburgh

I Jamie’s Scottish Evening Edinburgh Thistle Hotel. Leith Street. 5560111. 6.45—10.15pm. £51.50 (£30). See Thu 3.

Gourook

I Hunger Mountain Boys Gamble Halls. Shore Street. 7.30pm. £10. Top US trio play old-time Americana. some of it written yesterday.

Innenenhen

I St. Ronan’s Border Games 8. Cieikum Ceremonies Various Venues. 01896 83l721. Times vary. Prices vary. See Thu 10.

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Glasgow

I Pentangle Royal Concert Hall: Main Auditorium. Sauchiehall Street. 353 8(X)0. 8pm. £25—£28.50. The original 60s jazz/folk virtuoso acoustic pioneers return with the original line-up of guitarists Bert Jansch and John Renbourn. singer Jacqui McShee. bassist Danny Thompson and drummer Terry

Cox.

Edinburgh I Jamie’s Scottish Evening Edinburgh Thistle Hotel. Leith Street.

5560111. 6.45—10. 15pm. £51.50 (£30). See Thu 3.

Irvine

3 I Hunger Mountain Boys Harbour ; Arts Centre. Harbour Street. Irvine. 7.30pm. £8. Tickets 01294 274059.

5 Superb old-time Americana from top

US trio. See Sat 12.

lnnenenhen

I St. Ronan’s Border Games I: Cleikum Ceremonies Various Venues. 01896 831721. Times vary. Prices vary. See Thu 10.

Wine

I Hunger Mountain Boys Harbour Arts Centre. Harbour Street. ()1294 274059. 7.30pm. £8 (£6). Brilliant musicianship. See Sat 12.

Edinburgh

I Jamie’s Scottish Evening Edinburgh Thistle Hotel. Leith Street. 5560111. 6.45—10.15pm. £51.50 (£30). See Thu 3.

glnnenenhen I St. Ronan’s Border Games a

Cieikum Ceremonies Various Venues. ()1896 831721. Times vary. Prices vary. See Thu 10.

Stirling

I The Long Notes Stirling Folk Club. Stirling County Rugby Football Club. Bridgehaugh Park. Causewayhead Road. 01259 218521. 8pm. £6. Brilliant lrish/Scots music from fiddler/composer Jamie Smith with ex-Bumblebees

accordionist Colette O’Leary and Brian

Kelly on banjo.

i Edinburgh I The Long Notes Leith Folk Club.

The Village. South Fort Street. 478 7810. 7.30pm. £6. Fiddler-led outfit with accordionist Colette ()‘Leary and Brian Kelly on banjo and mandolin. formerly known as The Jamie Smith Band.

I Jamie’s Scottish Evening Edinburgh Thistle Hotel. Leith Street. 556 01 l l. 6.45—10.15pm. £51.50 (£30). See Thu 3.

I Ceilidh Club The Lot. Grassmarket. 225 9922. 8pm. £6. Music from

Folk Music

Norman MacKay‘s Ceilidh Experience. See Tue 8.

Innenenhen

I St. Ronan's Border Games 8. Cleikum Ceremonies Various Venues. ()1896 831721. Times vary. Prices vary. See Thu 10.

Isle of Mull

I Nuaia Kennedy Band An Tobar. Argyll Terrace. Tobermory. 01688 302 21 1. 8.30pm. £10 (£8). Tremendous traditional music and song from the Scotland—domiciled lrish flute player and singer.

Stirling

FREE Highland Dancing and Pipe Band Display Stirling Castle Esplanade. ()1786 274000. 7. 15—8. 15pm. See Tue 8.

Wednesday 1 6

Glasgow

I Michael Simons Tchai ()vna. Deanston Drive. 649 7258. 8pm. £2. See Wed 9.

Edinburgh

I Jamie’s Scottish Evening Edinburgh Thistle Hotel. Leith Street.

5560111. 6.45—10.15pm. £51.50(£30). See Thu 3.

Bathgate

v I Bluegrass Academy interactive

3 Music Workshop Regal Community

Theatre. North Bridge Street. 01506 632558. 7.30pm. £12 (£10). Learn how to pick with a pluck and uncover the mysteries of a ‘Lester Flatt G run‘. with master bluegrass quartet Special Consensus. Suitable for adults playing at any level.

Dunfermline

I Adam McNaughton Thistle Tavern. Baldridgebum. 01383 729673. 8pm. £5. The legendary singer/folk historian and

5 songwriter responsible for. among many i compositions. 'The Jeely Piece Song'.

keeps the tradition alive.

Innenenhen

I St. Ronan's Border Games & Cleikum Ceremonies Various Venues. 01896 831721. Times vary. Prices vary. See Thu 10.

Linlithgow I Linlithgow Scotch Hop Linlithgow

Palace. Kirkgate. 01506 845698.

7.30—10pm. £7.50 (£5. under 12s free). Scottish dance evenings with live bands and instruction. in the setting of the Palace Courtyard. Tickets on the door.

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Glasgow

I Punch Brothers ()ran Mor. Great Western Road. 357 6200. 7pm. £16. The great US beyond-bluegrass hand back after their show-stealing Celtic Connections gig. Delightful. astonishing and downright uplifting music from five of the best including mandolin virtuoso Chris Thilc. Only Scottish gig of the tour.

_ Edinburgh I Jamie’s Scottish Evening : Edinburgh Thistle Hotel. Leith Street.

5560111. 6.45—10. 15pm. £51.50 (£30). See Thu 3.

I Ndaje: African Connections The Bongo Club. Moray House. Holyrood Road. 558 7604. 9.30pm—2.30am. £7 (£5). Afrobeat. soul. reggae and jazz with dancers and live music. drummers. African food and special guests Louis- Jean & The lrie Rainbow.

Innenenhen

I St. Ronan’s Border Games & Cleikum Ceremonies Various Venues. ()1896 831721. Times vary. Prices vary. See Thu 10.

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