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■ The Beau Nasties The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). Mix of folk, blues, rock and Celtic influences.
Monday 6
Edinburgh FREE Ron Henderson’s, 94 Hanover Street, 225 2131. 6.30pm. See Mon 30. ■ Great Jazz Jam Session The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £2 (£1). Expect a rich mix of styles as faces old and new drop in to perform with the House Trio each week. ■ The Jazz Bar Big Band The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). See Mon 30. Livingston FREE Jazz Jam Howden Park Centre, Howden, 01506 777666. 7.30–9.30pm. Come along for a chance to improvise in a friendly and relaxed setting, under the helpful supervision of professional jazz musician Andy Mears and his experienced rhythm section. Players of all standards are welcome to come along and join in, or just listen.
Tuesday 7
Glasgow FREE The Hot Club of Glasgow Ivory Hotel, Langside Avenue, Shawlands, 636 0223. 7.30pm. See Tue 31. Edinburgh ■ The Six O’Clock Blues & Swing Train The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. Donation. See Tue 31. FREE Steve Tyler Henderson’s, 94 Hanover Street, 225 2131. 6.30pm. See Tue 31. ■ Tuesday Heartbreak Live Funkout The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Tue 31.
Wednesday 8 Edinburgh ■ Jazz Bar Quartet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). See Thu 2. ■ Mike Kearney Ka-Tet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Wed 1.
Thursday 9 Edinburgh FREE Ged & Doug’s Jazz Duo Henderson’s, 94 Hanover Street, 225 2131. 6.30pm. See Sat 28. FREE Nick Gent Henderson’s, 94 Hanover Street, 225 2131. 6.30pm. See Thu 26. ■ Jazz Bar Quartet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). See Thu 2. ■ The Freaky Family The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Thu 2. Folk
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Thursday 26 Edinburgh ■ The Edinburgh Military Tattoo Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, 225 1188. 9pm. £16–£53. A unique blend of music, ceremony, entertainment and theatre featuring bands from across the globe, set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Saturday’s 10.30pm performances are followed by a fireworks display. Booking essential.
Callander ■ Bring in the Spirit Rob Roy and the Trossachs Visitor Centre, Ancaster Square, 01877 330342. £7.50 (£5). Family ticket £20. An evening exploring the famous, infamous and anonymous in Scottish music and verse, featuring characters such as Rob Roy, Robert Burns and St Columba.
Falkirk ■ Summer Sessions Falkirk Folk Club, Argyll’s, Princes Street, 07535 097296. 8pm. £tbc. All are welcome to join in, play a song, a tune or listen to the music. Largs FREE Hat Fitz & Cara Robertson Victoria Hotel, Gallowgate Street, 01475 689493. 11pm. Old-time blues, with heart and soul and a Celtic twist.
Montrose ■ Rachel Harrington & Rod Clements Links Hotel, Mid Links, 01674 671000. 8pm. £6. Oregon singer/songwriter Harrington performs an accomplished blend of country, folk and bluegrass accompanied by blues guitarist Clements (Lindisfarne). St Andrews FREE Literary Lunch with Jess Smith Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, 01334 475000. 12.30pm. Jess was one of Perthshire’s travelling people, but left the old ways at the age of eighteen to marry. After lunch, Jess sings songs of the Misty Wanderers.
Friday 27
Edinburgh ■ Edinburgh Ceilidhs Lauriston Hall, Lauriston Street, 339 5374. 8pm. £6–£10. Traditional terpsichorean fun with ceilidh bands and a piper, and some international folk dances to complement the Scottish classics. Refreshments available. ■ The Edinburgh Military Tattoo Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, 225 1188. 9pm. £16–£53. See Thu 26. Bellshill ■ Kevin McDermott and The Section Bellshill Cultural Centre, John Street, 01698 403120. 7.30pm. £12. Local favourite serves up roots-flavoured rock and pop with full band backing.
Callander ■ Bring in the Spirit Rob Roy and the Trossachs Visitor Centre, Ancaster Square, 01877 330342. £7.50 (£5). Family ticket £20. See Thu 26.
Livingston ■ A Nicht Wae Burns Howden Park Centre, Howden, 01506 777666. 7.30pm. £10 (£8). Concert featuring the poems and songs of Scotland’s national bard. St Andrews ■ Chloe Hall Trio Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, 01334 475000. 8pm. £14 (£9). The winning Australian singer and songwriter combine vulnerability with wit and charisma. Bassist Chris Mildren and percussionist Teal Bain-Roben back her.
Stirling FREE The Acoustic Bar Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, 01786 274000. 7pm. Free night of acoustic music by local acts, drinks promos and more.
Saturday 28
Edinburgh ■ The Edinburgh Military Tattoo Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, 225 1188. 7.30pm & 10.30pm. £16–£53. See Thu 26. Bathgate ■ North Sea Gas Regal Community Theatre, North Bridge Street, 01687 470267. 7.30pm. £8 (£7). Entertaining
Scottish folk band combine guitars, mandolins, bodhrans, banjos, whistles and bouzoukis with fine vocals. A mixture of traditional and original material and humour. Callander ■ Bring in the Spirit Rob Roy and the Trossachs Visitor Centre, Ancaster Square, 01877 330342. £7.50 (£5). Family ticket £20. See Thu 26.
Leven ■ John Miller & his Country Casuals and Tom Clelland Inn at Lathones, Largoward, 01334 840494. 9pm. £12. Radio Sweethearts frontman Miller heads a night of country as he plays from his new album Still Carrying a Flame. Support from the gentle, literate Clyde Valley songwriter.
Livingston ■ A Nicht Wae Burns Howden Park Centre, Howden, 01506 777666. 7.30pm. £10 (£8). See Fri 27. Stirling FREE Summer Sessions Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, 01786 274000. 7–10pm. The best in traditional music from local and other Scottish performers. ■ Blazin’ Fiddles Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, 01786 274000. 8pm. £14 (£12). Seven extraordinary fiddle-fronted folk musicians showcase the varied styles from Scotland’s fiddle traditions, and have fun.
Sunday 29
Biggar ■ Celtic Horizon Crazy Clan Gillespie Centre, High Street, 01899 220994. 7.30pm. £8 (£6); family ticket £20 (2 adults and 3 children). The half- Scottish half-Dutch and wholly crazy musical ensemble hit the stage with some energetic Celtic tunes. Callander ■ Bring in the Spirit Rob Roy and the Trossachs Visitor Centre, Ancaster Square, 01877 330342. £7.50 (£5). Family ticket £20. See Thu 26.
Drymen ■ Winnock Hotel Ceilidh Nights Winnock Hotel, The Square, 01360 660245. 8.30pm. £7. Scottish entertainment every Sunday throughout summer, with traditional music and dancing for all. Maybole ■ Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra Masterclass and Concert Culzean Castle & Country Park, 0 0844 844 4932149. 1.30–7pm. Free: included in admission. Enjoy some music as the classes prepare for their concert. The classes are at the Visitor Centre and Castle from 1.30pm. The concert begins at the Castle at 4.30pm.
Monday 30
Callander ■ Bring in the Spirit Rob Roy and the Trossachs Visitor Centre, Ancaster Square, 01877 330342. 8pm. £7.50 (£5). Family ticket £20. See Thu 26.
Tuesday 31
Edinburgh ■ Gavin Pennycook Leith Folk Club, The Village, South Fort Street, 07502 024852. 7.30pm. £6. Scottish and Irish music on the distinctive nyckelharpa (Swedish keyed fiddle). ■ Ceilidh Club The Lot, Grassmarket, 225 9922. 8pm. £6. Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps. Live music from Big Shoggle. Dunnichen FREE Angus Folk Dunnichen Heritage Society, Dunnichen Church,
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01307 818142. 7pm. Performances by members of Angus Folk. Livingston FREE Almond Valley Folk Club Mid Calder Inn, Main Street, Mid Calder, 8–11pm. Monthly sessions involving workshops around vocals, harmonies and instruments.
Wednesday 1 Dunfermline ■ Bill Adair Dunfermline Folk Club, Thistle Tavern, Baldridgeburn, 01383 729673. 8.30pm. Free; donations welcome. Traditional Scottish songs mixed with a taste for the blues from this hardworking singer.
Thursday 2
Glasgow ■ Cloudstreet St Andrew’s in the Square, St Andrew’s Square, 0870 013 4060. 8pm. £8 (£6). Australian folk duo – John Thompson and Nicole Murray – with strong harmonies, great stories and evocative ballads. Entertaining new Australian music, a combination of Anglo-Celtic with Australian traditional songs and tunes, coupled to original songs.
Edinburgh ■ Rantum Scantum The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. Donation. An eclectic mix of contemporary, Americana and traditional songs. ■ Kirsty McGee and Matt Martin Leith Folk Club, The Village, South Fort Street, 07502 024852. 7.30pm. £8. Session from talented, vastly experienced songwriter Kirsty and fret multi- instrumentalist Matt. Falkirk ■ Jez Lowe Falkirk Folk Club, Argyll’s, Princes Street, 07535 097296. 8.30pm. £6 (£5). England’s North East singer/songwriter usually is accompanied by his Bad Pennies.
Friday 3
Glasgow FREE OK Amigos Lauries Bar, King Street, 552 7123. 8–11pm. The Amigos perform an acoustic/electric blend of country blues into Latin and funk. ■ Kirsty McGee and Matt Martin Woodend Tennis & Bowling Club, Chamberlain Road, 959 1428. 8pm. £10. See Thu 2.
Kirriemuir ■ TMSA Kirriemuir Festival Various Venues, 01575 540261. Times vary. Prices vary. A festival of authentic traditional Scottish music and song featuring competitions, ceilidhs, concerts and pub sessions, organised by the Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland. Millport FREE Millport Country & Western Festival Various Venues, Times vary. Country & Western festival featuring live bands, line-dancing, western wear stalls, children’s entertainment, grand parade (Sat) and shoot outs!
Troon ■ Zuba & Glasgow Gospel Choir Portland Parish Church, St Meddans Street, 7pm. £15. Bassa beat and alt.jazz come together in joyous harmony in Glasgow’s African band. They’re joined by the Glasgow Choir who specialise in traditional praise, African songs and a gospel take on modern classics.
Saturday 4
Kirriemuir ■ TMSA Kirriemuir Festival Various Venues, 01575 540261. Times vary. Prices vary. See Fri 3. 26 Aug–9 Sep 2010 THE LIST 105