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Greenock ■ Lulo Reinhardt – Latin Swing Project Beacon Arts Centre, Custom House Quay, 01475 723723. 7.30pm. £12.00. See Sun 5. Wednesday 15
Glasgow ■ Nell Bryden Broadcast, 427 Sauchiehall Street, 332 7304. 8am. £14. Modern day Dixie, bluegrass, jazz, soul and blues from this Brooklyn singer/ songwriter and Radio 2 favourite. Edinburgh ■ Brian Molley Quartet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £7 (£5). Tenor player leads his quartet, featuring Tom Gibbs (piano), Mario Caribé (bass) and Stu Brown (drums).
Thursday 16
Glasgow ■ Brian Molley Quartet The Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, 248 5210. 7.30pm. £7 (£5). See Wed 15. ■ Lulo Reinhardt St Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. 7.30pm. £20.25. See Sun 5. Edinburgh ■ Catfish Keith The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 7.30pm. £12. Revered singer/guitarist described by critics as the ‘new king of slide guitar’ delivers some foot-stompin’, deep delta blues. ■ Peter Zummo 6tet Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, 560 1581. 7.30–10.30pm. £12 (£10). The Anglo-American ensemble meet then perform improvised experimental music and spoken word pieces on the night. Featuring Peter Zummo, Ernie Brooks, Bill Ruyle, Oliver Coates, JD Twitch and Bass Clef. ■ The Jazz Bar Quintet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £5 (£4). See Fri 3.
FOLK
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Thursday 18
Glasgow ■ Dominic Kirwan Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £18.50 (£17.50). An evening of song with one of Ireland’s most popular singers. Edinburgh ■ Kate Rusby The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 8pm. £20 (under 16s £15). One of the British folk scene’s best-loved artists and the voice of contemporary English folk music.
Friday 19
Glasgow ■ Rachel Newton The Glad Café, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, 636 6119. 7.30pm. £10 (£8). The singer, harpist, fiddler and founding member of The Shee, the Emily Portman Trio and The Furrow Collective takes time away from collaborations to perform solo folk. Edinburgh ■ Ceilidh Club with Teannaich Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place, 629 0039. 7.30pm. £9. Join in a lively ceilidh evening where dances are taught on the night, so all abilities are welcome. ■ Hispanic Arts Festival Fundraiser The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm–3am. £7 (£5). A fun and vibrant night raising money for this year’s festival. Hispanic fiesta
spirit provided by Maria ‘Tote’ Conte, Secreto Tropical, Dave Howells, Freddy Ramirez, Nano Fernandez and more.
Saturday 20
Glasgow ■ Jefferson Hamer & Kristin Andreassen The Admiral, 72a Waterloo Street, 221 7705. 8pm. £10.51– £12.37. Guitarist and singer Jefferson Hamer is joined by songwriter and multi- instrumentalist Kristin Andreassen.
Milngavie ■ Robin Williamson Milngavie Folk Club, The Fraser Centre, Douglas Street, 07743 885991. 7.30pm. £12. The Edinburgh-born singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performs jazz- folk in the style of traditional Eastern European music. Perth ■ Kate Rusby Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, 01738 621031. 7.30pm. £20. See Thu 18.
Sunday 21
Stirling ■ Lyy and Jailhoose Trio Cowane’s Hospital, 49 St John Street, 01786 472247. 7.30pm. £8 (£7). The best of Swedish and Scottish traditional music with a contemporary twist. Part of Stirling Fringe Festival.
Monday 22 Edinburgh ■ BIG Project Youth Choir The BIG Project, Broomhouse Primary School, 33–39 Saughton Road, 622 7784. 7pm. £3. Community based youth choir made up of 5–15 year olds. Performing with Scottish songwriter Findlay Napier.
Tuesday 23
Glasgow ■ Dana & Susan Robinson The Admiral, 72a Waterloo Street, 221 7705. 8pm. £9. The North Carolina-based duo performs Americana, folk, country and old time mountain music. Edinburgh ■ Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra Victoria Park Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, 454 2060. 7.30pm. £7. Rootsy, bluegrassy six-piece with tweed outfits and fedoras to complete the ye olde country feel. ■ Ceilidh Club Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, 560 1581. 8pm. £6. Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers from the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club. Live music from Scott Lesley Ceilidh Band.
Wednesday 24
Glasgow ■ Ceilidh Dance Classes St Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. 7.30pm. £5.50. Tricia Matthews leads these ceilidh dance classes. Edinburgh ■ Balerno Music Festival Various Venues, Balerno, 07710 703372. Times vary. £tbc. This community-run music festival returns for a second year with folk and classical concerts and workshops. Featuring performances from the Roger Cull Jazz Group, Heriot- Watt University’s Excelsior Wind Ensemble, and students from the Royal Conservatoire. Please book using the form on the website. ■ Wizz Jones Edinburgh Folk Club, Cabaret Bar, 60 The Pleasance, 650 2458. 7.30pm. £10 (£9; members £7). Renowned blues guitarist, known for his folk fusion and influence on Eric Clapton and Ralph McTell.
Thursday 25 Edinburgh ■ Balerno Music Festival Various Venues, Balerno, 07710 703372. Times vary. £tbc. See Wed 24.
Friday 26
Glasgow ■ The Roxy 3rd Birthday Part 1 The Roxy 171, 171 Great Western Road, 331 1901. 7.30pm–11.30am. £4. Celebrate the Roxy’s third birthday with acoustic and folk courtesy of Sophie Rogers, Josephine Sillars, Bruce Nicol, Jemma Kate and Ross Macinnes.
Edinburgh ■ The Jellyman’s Daughter Henderson’s @ St John’s, St John’s Terrace, 3 Lothian Road, 229 0212. 7.30–11.30pm. £7. Edinburgh alternative- acoustic duo featuring vocals, guitar and cello. Dunbar FREE Dunbar Traditional Music Festival Various venues: Dunbar, 07764 170399. Times vary. (fish supper: prices vary). The DTMF has a back catalogue filled with some of Scotland’s best loved names, including Phil Cunningham, Aly Bain and Ian Davidson. A range of trad music to suit most tastes, with a family concert on Sunday and workshops for all ages.
Perth ■ The Red Hot Chilli Pipers Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, 01738 621031. 8pm. £19–£24. A unique brand of ‘bag rock’ (that’s bagpipes plus rock, if you were wondering) with stirring tunes and energetic performances.
Stirling ■ Amy Duncan Cowane’s Hospital, 49 St John Street, 01786 472247. 8pm. £9 (£8). Compelling Edinburgh-based acoustic singer/songwriter. Part of Stirling Fringe Festival. Saturday 27
Edinburgh ■ Balerno Music Festival Various Venues, Balerno, 07710 703372. Times vary. £tbc. See Wed 24. ■ Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 7.30pm. £17–£22. Musical double act Phil and Aly bring together a plethora of musical talent and witty banter. ■ Scots Music Group: Fundraising Ceilidh with Heeliegoleerie St Bride’s Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, 228 1155. 8pm–midnight. £8 in advance, £10 on door (£6 in advance, £8 on door). Monthly fundraising ceilidh.
Dunbar FREE Dunbar Traditional Music Festival Various venues: Dunbar, 07764 170399. Times vary. (fish supper: prices vary). See Fri 26. Stirling ■ Julie Fowlis Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road, 01786 473544. 7.30pm. £16.50–£17.50 (£14.50). Award-winning Gaelic singer/multi-instrumentalist Fowlis in solo set.
Sunday 28
Glasgow ■ The Coal Porters Woodend Tennis & Bowling Club, 10 Chamberlain Road, 959 1428. 8pm. £12. Melodic bluegrass from outfit fronted by Sid Griffin. Edinburgh ■ Balerno Music Festival Various Venues, Balerno, 07710 703372. Times vary. £tbc. See Wed 24. ■ Roots Showcase The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £5 (£4). Roots, R&B and blues from Toby of Black Diamond Express and friends.
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Dunbar FREE Dunbar Traditional Music Festival Various venues: Dunbar, 07764 170399. Times vary. (fish supper: prices vary). See Fri 26.
Pitlochry ■ Outside Track Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port Na Craig, 01796 484626. 8pm. £16.50. Folk band combining British and Canadian culture, delivering traditional music with a modern twist. Stirling ■ Deoch’n’Dorus Hotel Colessio, 33 Spittal Street, 01786 448880. 7.30pm. £15. Ceilidh from the young band comprising members from Portree, Jura and Fort William. Part of Stirling Festival Fringe.
Monday 29 Edinburgh ■ Balerno Music Festival Various Venues, Balerno, 07710 703372. Times vary. £tbc. See Wed 24. ■ Julie Fowlis The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 8pm. £19.60. See Sat 27.
Tuesday 30
Glasgow ■ Paul McKenna Band St Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. 7.30–10.30pm. £12 (£10). A blend of Scottish and Irish music with modern rock and contemporary songwriting from this five-piece. ■ Ben Sands The Admiral, 72a Waterloo Street, 221 7705. 8pm. £8. Life, love and the ways of the world from Ben Sands. Edinburgh ■ Balerno Music Festival Various Venues, Balerno, 07710 703372. Times vary. £tbc. See Wed 24. ■ Sandy Brechin & Ewan Wilkinson Victoria Park Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, 454 2060. 7.30pm. £7. Singer/songwriter Ewan joins up with the nimble fingers of Sandy Brechin. ■ Ceilidh Club Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, 560 1581. 8pm. £6. Featuring the John Carmichael Ceilidh Band.
Wednesday 1
Glasgow ■ Ceilidh Dance Classes St Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. 7.30pm. £5.50. See Wed 24. ■ Jimmy Lafave Òran Mór, 731–735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 8pm. £14.34–£16.87. The Oklahoma/Texas singer/songwriter blends country, blues, folk, and early rock’n’roll. Part of Glasgow Americana Festival. Edinburgh ■ Balerno Music Festival Various Venues, Balerno, 07710 703372. Times vary. £tbc. See Wed 24. ■ Himmerland Edinburgh Folk Club, Cabaret Bar, 60 The Pleasance, 650 2458. 8–11pm. £10 (£9; members £7). Roots, folk and world music by Danish band.
Thursday 2
Glasgow ■ Matt Anderson The Admiral, 72a Waterloo Street, 221 7705. 8pm. £11. Blistering blues, roots and rock from Canadian soulman Anderson. Part of Glasgow Americana Festival. Edinburgh ■ Balerno Music Festival Various Venues, Balerno, 07710 703372. Times vary. £tbc. See Wed 24. ■ Outside Track The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 7pm. £14. See Sun 28.
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