Music Rock&Pop
■ Gerry Lyons Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 8pm. £tbc. See Mon 30. FREE Jam Session Samuel Dow’s, 67–71 Nithsdale Road, 423 0107. 8pm. See Thu 26. ■ Kochka, Blue Sky Archives and Campfires in Winter 13th Note Café, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 9pm. £tbc. Tripartite indie musical mish-mash. ■ Fránçois & The Atlas Mountains, Rozi Plain, GRNR, Lady North and Bagfoot Stereo, 22–28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 11pm. £5. Bristol-based French musician Fránçois (who sometimes plays trumpet for Camera Obscura) brings his playful and experimental sounds to Glasgow, joined by lo-fi folk singer/songwriter Rozi Plain, experimental electro soundsmiths GRNR and more. Edinburgh ■ Call Me Ishmael, The Marvels, Donnie Willow and Penny Blacks Cabaret Voltaire, 36–38 Blair Street, 220 6176. 7pm. £7. See Fri 27. ■ Panda Su, The Occasional Flickers and The Zephyrs Sneaky Pete’s, 73 Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. £5. Panda Su, aka Suzanne Shaw, is a one- woman band from St Andrews playing whimsical electroacoustic and folk pop. FREE Calum Wood Captains Bar, 4 South College Street, 8.30pm. See Thu 26. FREE Catcher, Casino City and Angry vs The Bear Whistlebinkies, 4–6 South Bridge, 557 5114. 9.30pm. Commercial pop/rock from Catcher. ■ The Freaky Family The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Thu 2.
Dundee ■ The Buzzcocks Fat Sam’s, 31 South Ward Road, 01382 228496. 8pm. £tbc. Over 14s show. Punk veterans who can still pull off those frustrated teenage sentiments despite being about 80 years old. Glenrothes ■ Dennis Locorriere Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, 01592 611101. 7.30pm. £20. The former member of Dr Hook (not him with the eyepatch though) plays a selection of the band’s classics alongside original material.
Jazz
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 Kenny Mathieson. ✽✽ Indicates Hitlist entry
Thursday 26
Edinburgh FREE Nick Gent Henderson’s, 94 Hanover Street, 225 2131. 6.30pm. Up- beat jazz and bossa nova. FREE Live Blues Jam The Southsider, 3–7 West Richmond Street, 667 2003. 7.30pm. Bring your instrument and jam with the house band. Largs FREE Hat Fitz & Cara Robertson Victoria Hotel, 80 Gallowgate Street, 01475 689493. 11pm. Old-time blues, with a Celtic twist and more heart and soul than you’ll know what to do with.
Friday 27
Glasgow FREE Dias Brazil Boteco do Brazil, 62 Trongate, 548 1330. 8pm. Jazzy Brazilian rhythms, bossa nova, samba and salsa. FREE Cosmopolitan Big Band Cafe Source, 1 St Andrew’s Square, 548 6020. 9pm. Jazz standards, funk and soul from this 18-piece big band featuring vocals from Rachel Lightbody. Edinburgh FREE Graham High & Ian Carlton Henderson’s, 94 Hanover Street, 225 2131. 6.30pm. Guitar duo playing Hot Club-style jazz. ■ Skunk Funk The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 1–5am. £5 (£3). Night of top funk from DJ Aki and live guests, including reggae Latino funk from Das Contras (27 Aug) and soul/funk from Raymond Harris Fusion Experience (3 Sep).
Jonsi The majestic, cinematic voice of Jonsi, lead singer of Sigur Ros, should make for a shivers-up-the-spine performance.
Supported by Mountain Man, a misleadingly named trio of twentysomething female folk singers from Vermont. ■ O2 Academy, Glasgow, Sun 5 Sep.
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Dunfermline ■ Lorna Reid Carnegie Hall, East Port, 01383 602302. 7.30pm. £12 (£10). Cool and classy local vocalist is joined on stage by some of Scotland’s finest jazz musicians to play tracks from her internationally acclaimed album Gypsy in my Soul.
Saturday 28
Glasgow FREE Perdido Jumpin Jaks, 292 Sauchiehall Street, 0141 332 0099. 2–5pm. Mainstream Latin jazz, swing and vocals. The less inhibited are encouraged to get up and have a boogie. FREE Alan Sweeney Quintet Brel, 39–43 Ashton Lane, 342 4966. 3pm. Jazz from this young guitarist and his quintet.
Edinburgh FREE The Gentlemen of Jazz Harry’s Bar, Randolph Place, 539 8100. 2.30pm. Featuring vocalist Liz MacEwan. FREE Ged & Doug’s Jazz Duo Henderson’s, 94 Hanover Street, 225 2131. 6.30pm. Jazz guitar duo featuring Ged Brockie and Dougie Urquhart. FREE Dias Brazil Dalriada, 77 Promenade, Portobello, 454 4500. 9pm. See Fri 27. ■ Fish Fry The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 1–5am. £5 (£3). Scottish jazz, funk, soul and Latin bands join DJ Astroboy. The line-up includes high energy hip hop from The Ordinary Allstars (28 Aug) and still tbc for 4 Sep. Arbroath FREE Bell Rock Blues Festival Various Venues, 01241 879829. Times vary. A weekend of jazz and blues music from some of the finest local musicians, including Mr Spider, Hot Tamales, Doc Brown & the Groovecats, Ghosts of Progress and many more.
Dundee ■ Lefty & Friends McDaniel’s Bar, 34–36 Whitehall Crescent, 9pm. £tbc. Blues and country from Dundee-based Lefty & Friends.
Sunday 29
Glasgow ■ Nigel Clark Café Cossachok, Trongate 103, 553 0733. 9pm. £6. The acclaimed Scottish jazz guitarist play Reinhardt. Edinburgh FREE The Whighams Jazz Club Whighams Wine Cellars, 13 Hope Street, 225 8674. 8.30pm. All singers and instrumentalists are welcome at this jazz jam with a different host every week and a stellar trio. This fortnight features trumpeter Tom McNiven (29 Aug) and vocalist Cynthia Gentle (5 Sep).
Arbroath FREE Bell Rock Blues Festival Various Venues, 01241 879829. Times vary. See Sat 28. Livingston ■ Tangalgo Howden Park Centre, Howden, 01506 777666. 2pm. £9 (£7). Taking on tango with jazz, this fusion is a breathless force featuring Phil Alexander on piano, Mario Caribe on bass and Mattie Foulds on percussion.
Monday 30 Edinburgh FREE Ron Henderson’s, 94 Hanover Street, 225 2131. 6.30pm. Laidback favourites from pianist Ron (who has played over 1000 performances at Henderson’s). ■ The Jazz Bar Big Band The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). Jazz classics from this 17-piece ensemble, joined by New York trumpeter Valery Ponomarev (30 Aug).
Tuesday 31
Glasgow FREE The Hot Club of Glasgow Ivory Hotel, Langside Avenue, Shawlands, 636 0223. 7.30pm. Informal jam session of Django-Reinhardt-style gypsy jazz and swing. Edinburgh ■ Bach, Monk & Co St Mark’s ArtSpace, 7 Castle Terrace, 225 1155. 5pm. £6 (£4). Pianist Seb Thirlway gives a solo recital of works by Bach, Schumann and the too-rarely performed Alkan, interspersed with some improv on jazz standards. ■ The Six O’Clock Blues & Swing Train The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. Donation. Live acoustic blues from John Hurt and friends (chess sets available). FREE Steve Tyler Henderson’s, 94 Hanover Street, 225 2131. 6.30pm. Classical jazz guitar. ■ Tuesday Heartbreak Live Funkout The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). Guitarist Aki Remally leads this funk band.
Wednesday 1 Edinburgh ■ Mike Kearney Ka-Tet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). Talented piano player/vocalist Kearney leads this funk/blues five-piece.
Thursday 2 Edinburgh ■ Jazz Bar Quartet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). Jazz four-piece. ■ World Premiere Quintet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). A different selection of five leading jazz players come together for each session with no rehearsal. ■ The Freaky Family The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). Organic hip hop and jazzy grooves.
Friday 3
Glasgow FREE OK Amigos Live at Lauries Bar Lauries Bar, 34 King Street, 552 7123. 8–11pm. OK Amigos perform a unique blend of Latin, blues and funk. Edinburgh FREE Graham High & Ian Carlton Henderson’s, 94 Hanover Street, 225 2131. 6.30pm. See Fri 27. ■ OzJazz Quartet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). Headed by visiting Perth bassist Pete Jeavons. ■ Skunk Funk The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm–3am. £5 (£3). See Fri 27.
Saturday 4 Edinburgh FREE The Gentlemen of Jazz Harry’s Bar, Randolph Place, 539 8100. 2.30pm. See Sat 28. ■ Bach, Monk & Co St Mark’s ArtSpace, 7 Castle Terrace, 225 1155. 5pm. £6 (£4). See Tue 31. ■ Fish Fry The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm–3am. £5 (£3). See Sat 28.
Sunday 5 Edinburgh ■ Singers’ Night The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). Opportunity to hear some of the latest emerging singers perform in an intimate setting with the cream of Scotland’s jazz musicians. FREE The Whighams Jazz Club Whighams Wine Cellars, 13 Hope Street, 225 8674. 8.30pm. See Sun 29.