Music Folk
Folk
Events are listed by date, then city. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to henry@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Henry Northmore and Norman Chalmers. ✽✽ Indicates Hitlist entry
Thursday 15
Glasgow ■ Rallion St Andrew’s in the Square, St Andrew’s Square, 0870 013 4060. 8pm. £8 (£6). Fiery fiddles (Fiona Cuthill and Andrew Lyons) and fretwork, combined with Dutch/Scots vocals and bodhran, gives a dynamic edge to their selection of old and new trad music.
Edinburgh ■ Rantum Scantum The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. Donation. An eclectic mix of contemporary Americana and traditional songs from the talented duo. ■ Paul Brady The Queen’s Hall, Clerk Street, 668 2019. 7pm. £22.50. The star Irish songwriter/guitarist and live performer with songs from his latest album, Hooba Dooba. Part of Ceilidh Culture. FREE Stan Reeves Ghillie Dhu, Rutland Place, 222 9930. 7pm. Accordion tunes from Reeves (from Robert Fish Band). ■ Wendy Carle Taylor and Friends The Lot, Grassmarket, 228 1155. 8pm. £8 (£6). Taylor previews her forthcoming album with the accompaniment of some of Scotland’s folk/trad musicians, covering all bases from French chanson, through jazz and blues to traditional Scottish tunes. Part of Ceilidh Culture. FREE■ The Gorms Whiski, High Street, 556 3095. 10pm. Scottish/Irish music session.
Leven ■ Fifestockcafe – The Bluebird Cafe Live Inn at Lathones, Lathones, Largoward, 01334 840494. 9pm. £15. Nashville’s legendary listening room comes to Scotland, bringing with it some Nashville singer/songwriters, as well as a few from closer to home. Those appearing include Danny Flowers, Kim Richey, Craig Carothers, Don Henry and Andrea Glass. Paisley ■ Finbar Furey Paisley Arts Centre, New Street, 887 1010. 7.30pm. £12 (£10). The legendary Irish traditional musician - the leader of sibling band The Furey Brothers, and an all Ireland Uillean Pipe Champion and whistle player, singer/songwriter, guitarist and five-string banjo player.
Friday 16
Glasgow ■ Friday Ceilidh Sloan’s, Argyle Arcade, Argyle Street, 221 8886. 8.30pm. £8 (£5; or two-course meal for £19.95). End-of-the-week ceilidh dance action. Edinburgh FREE Kevin Gore Ghillie Dhu, Rutland Place, 222 9930. 7pm. Contemporary acoustic folk from the Edinburgh singer-songwriter. ■ Ceilidh Club at South Hall with Teannaich Pollock Halls, Holyrood Park Road, 228 1155. 7.30pm. £8 (£6). Join in a lively ceilidh dance evening where the steps are taught on the night, and all abilities are welcome. Part of Ceilidh Culture. ■ Northern Streams: Sweden and Scotland The Pleasance, Pleasance, 228 1155. 7.30pm. £11 (£9). Swedish group Svanevit use the old instruments, including Swedish bagpipes, to perform medieval ballads and traditional songs. They are followed by Paula Kirman,
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Global Rhythm and James Macdonald Reid, providing the Scottish half of the evening with Gaelic and Scots music, dance and stories. Part of Ceilidh Culture. ■ Teannaich Pollock Halls, Holyrood Park Road, 7.30pm. £8 (£6). Dance to a funky Ceilidh band with mandolin. ■ Hobotalk and Mairi Campbell The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, 228 1155. 8pm. £10 (£8). Wistful, downbeat songwriting from Edinburgh’s Hobotalk, and an album of composed songs from the Edinburgh singer/fiddler. Part of Ceilidh Culture. ■ Wendy Carle Taylor and Friends The Lot, Grassmarket, 228 1155. 8pm. £8 (£6). See Thu 15. ■ Canongate Cadjers: Roadhouse ‘Meltdown’ Ceilidh The Merlin, Morningside Road, 228 1155. 8.30pm. £10 (£6). Ceilidh dance evening suitable for all abilities. Part of Ceilidh Culture. FREE Old Dollar Bill Whiski, High Street, 556 3095. 10pm. Scottish bluegrass and alternative country. ■ The Burly Ceilidh Club Ghillie Dhu, Rutland Place, 222 9930. 10.30pm. £5 (£25 inc dinner from 7.30pm). Ceilidh dance night with traditional music from a variety of fine Scottish musicians. This week, the Robert Fish Band.
Irvine ■ Emily Smith Harbour Arts Centre, Harbour Street, 01294 274059. 7pm. £12.50. Singer, piano and accordion player and a former winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year.
Leven ■ Fifestockcafe – The Bluebird Cafe Live Inn at Lathones, Lathones, Largoward, 01334 840494. 9pm. £15. See Thu 15. Paisley ■ Finbar Furey Paisley Arts Centre, New Street, 887 1010. 7.30pm. £12 (£10). See Thu 15.
Edinburgh ■ Weft of the Song, the Warp of the Story Scottish Storytelling Centre, High Street, 228 1155. 2–5pm. £17.50 (£15). Participative singing workshop, led by Ruth Kirkpatrick, to better understand how to ‘be present’ in the song or story. Part of Ceilidh Culture. ■ Northern Streams: Music and Song Workshops The Pleasance, Pleasance, 228 1155. 3.30–5.30pm. £8 (£6); weekend ticket £45 (£35). Workshops from bands and performers taking part in the Northern Streams Festival. Part of Ceilidh Culture. FREE Saturday Night Sessions Ghillie Dhu, Rutland Place, 222 9930. 7pm. Various artists playing folk and traditional music. ■ Unity Ceilidh2 Rudolf Steiner Hall, Spylaw Road, 228 1155. 7pm. £10 (£6.50; under 12s £3). Join the Robert Fish Dance Band plus the 20-piece Forest Choir and raise money for the UNITY Centre, a charity helping asylum seekers in Glasgow. Part of Ceilidh Culture. ■ Yellow on the Broom Scottish Storytelling Centre, High Street, 228 1155. 7pm. £8 (£6). Jess Smith pays tribute in song and story to Scotland’s weel-kent traveller Betsy White. Part of Ceilidh Culture. ■ Northern Streams: Scotland, Norway and Denmark The Pleasance, Pleasance, 228 1155. 7.30pm. £11 (£9); weekend ticket £45 (£35). Boreas returns to Edinburgh, combining Norwegian dance music and song traditions with Scots song. Part of Ceilidh Culture. FREE Janette Geri Forest Café, Bristo Place, 220 4538. 9pm. See Fri 16. Leven ■ Fifestockcafe – The Bluebird Cafe Live Inn at Lathones, Lathones, Largoward, 01334 840494. 9pm. £15. See Thu 15.
Efterklang with Slaraffenland In these cynical times of divas, drugs and *sigh* the
reformed Libertines, it’s nice to see some bands who are happy just hanging out with their mates. Both Efterklang and Slaraffenland are made up of members who have known each other since childhood, creating a warmth between them that’s conveyed through their lush, cosy musical style. When they played together in 2008, the two Danish bands merged to become a 12-man monster hybrid band; SlaraffenKLANG. While we can’t guarantee that this will take place on Cab Vol’s tiny stage, each group is so overflowing with charm, and quirky rock and electroacoustic sounds, both their sets should be well worth checking out anyway. ■ Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, Fri 23 Apr.
Saturday 17 Sunday 18
Glasgow ■ Finbar Furey The Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 8pm. £15. See Thu 15. ■ Lev & Friends Café Cossachok, Trongate, 553 0733. 9pm. £6. Violinist Lev Atlas presents Russian, Hungarian, Gypsy and jazz, classical and folk fusion.
Edinburgh ■ Celter Schmelter The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, 01968 678804. 1–7pm. Workshop: £5 (£4); ceilidh: £7 (£6); both events: £10 (£8). Irresistible Eastern European Jewish dance music. Workshop from 2pm–2.30pm with a Klezmer Keilidh from 4pm. Part of Ceilidh Connections. ■ Northern Streams: Swedish Pipe Tune Workshop with Svanevit Dance Base, Grassmarket, 228 1155. 1pm. £15 (£10); weekend ticket £45 (£35). Swedish folk group Svanevit lead a workshop where you can learn to play tunes from their homeland on the small pipes. There may be a chance to perform what you’ve learned at the Concert Ceilidh this evening. Part of Ceilidh Culture. ■ Northern Streams: Hoots Man Alive! Traditional Male Dance Festival Dance Base, Grassmarket, 228 1155. 4.30–6.30pm. £11 (£9); weekend ticket £45 (£35). Learn from some of the top male dancers from around Scandinavia and Scotland. Each session includes a talk, performance and participatory workshop. Male and female participants welcome. Part of Ceilidh Culture. FREE Flamenco Session The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. Spanish musicians gather for an impromptu jam. ■ Northern Streams: Hoots Man Alive! Concert Ceilidh Dance Base, Grassmarket, 228 1155. 7pm. £11 (£9); weekend ticket £45 (£35). Expect dancing, music, song and stories at this evening rounding off the Northern Streams strand of the festival. With live performances from Norwegian dancer Anders Aasberg, Highland dancer James Macdonald Reid and the Dancing Danes, and ceilidh dances to join in with. Part of Ceilidh Culture. FREE Saturday Night Sessions Ghillie Dhu, Rutland Place, 222 9930. 7pm. See Sat 17. FREE 3 Brothers Ghillie Dhu, Rutland Place, 222 9930. 7pm. Edinburgh folkies. ■ Kate Rusby Band Usher Hall, Lothian Road, 228 1155. 7.30pm. £19.50. One of the English folk scene’s best-loved singers. Part of Ceilidh Culture. ■ Callum McMillan Royal Oak, Infirmary Street, 228 1155. 8.30pm. £5. Join Callum McMillan for some tunes from the Scottish Folk Revival, contemporary songs and Irish ballads. Part of Ceilidh Culture. FREE Footstomping Whiski, High Street, 228 1155. 9.30pm. Evening celebrating the best of traditional Scottish music. Part of Ceilidh Culture. Aberfoyle FREE Heelster Gowdie David Marshall Lodge, Achray Forest, Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, 01877 382258. 2.30pm. Cheer folk outfit in their fifth season as resident band at the Lodge.
Nr Dunoon ■ Bruce Molsky and Bellevue Rendezvous Strachur Memorial Hall, Strachur, 01301 703504. 3pm. One of the most confident revival folk fiddlers from the US, Molsky is also a remarkable guitarist, banjoist and singer. The Rendezvous trio play pan-European music on Hardanger fiddle, fiddle and guitar, from their new album, and very well.