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Invite to open discussion for composers, promoters, performers and music leaders at 'Contemporary Music for All' celebration More info and free tickets @ https://scottishmusiccentre-coma-weekend-march2016.eventbrite.com As part of Contemporary Music for All’s celebration weekend in Edinburgh on 6 March, the Scottish Music Centre will host an open 'New Music Discussion' for composers, promoters, performers and music leaders, which will address how everyone could work together to ensure that contemporary music continues to be commissioned, performed and integrated into music-making at every level.
CoMA’s [Contemporary Music for All’s] celebration weekend in Edinburgh on Sunday 6 March takes place at the Tom Fleming Centre in Stewart’s Melville College from 5-6pm
Guest speakers, Alasdair Nicolson (composer and Artistic Director of St Magnus International Festival) and Jennifer Martin (composer and Chief Executive of the Hebrides Ensemble), will lead a discussion while sharing their experience of working with new music, as composers, educators, commissioners and programmers. The discussion will look to explore how we can increase access to the array of new music created in Scotland and ensure there is a mutual awareness of performance and commissioning opportunities, for amateur and professional musicians alike. The discussion will also present CoMA's Open Scores project, which is a nationwide initiative celebrating and promoting CoMA’s vast library of new music commissioned especially for amateur ensembles.
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland welcomes launch of ‘Classical 100’, a free online resource bringing classical music to primary schools across Scotland Teachers in primary schools in Scotland will soon be able to ignite their pupils’ enthusiasm for classical music with a free online resource, Classical 100, which will be available for use in Scottish schools from 22 February. Complementing existing teaching resources, Classical 100 has been developed by ABRSM in partnership with Classic FM and Decca Classics. Scottish schools can gain full, unlimited access to Classical 100 by registering at www.abrsm.org/classical100 Classical 100 is built around 100 recordings of classical music pieces which teachers can draw upon in lessons, school assemblies and other school activities. Alongside a recording of each of the works taken from Decca’s world-renowned catalogue, there is information about the composer and the story behind the music. ABRSM will also draw on its network of primary school experts to create and publish a range of downloadable materials on the resource throughout the academic year, thereby helping teachers to bring the music to life in the classroom. To encourage pupils to explore, discover and listen to music – and ultimately to develop their own personal interests, tastes and talents – the 100 pieces embrace a rich diversity of styles ranging over ten centuries, (from Hildegard of Bingen to Graham Fitkin via JS Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, Tchaikovsky and more) and can be sorted according to a variety of criteria, such as mood, genre, country of origin or even when they
were written. Teachers can use the flexible resource to raise the energy levels by selecting Bernstein’s ‘Mambo’ from West Side Story, or encourage a moment of quiet reflection with Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight’ Sonata; if a class was, for example, exploring ‘story-telling’, the teacher could draw together learning across the curriculum around Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Classical 100 can also be used to meet some of the First level outcomes of Curriculum for Excellence being an appropriate resource particularly for EXA 1-19a, ‘I have listened to a range of music and can respond by discussing my thoughts and feelings’. For example, if a teacher wanted to exemplify music of a gentle, calm mood, Classical 100 would lead them to a list including Grieg’s ‘Morning Mood’ from Peer Gynt Suite, or if they were exploring energetic, dramatic music they could discover ‘O Fortuna’ from Orff’s Carmina Burana.
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Jeff Sharkey, Principal of Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, has welcomed the initiative, saying: “I’m delighted to welcome the Classical 100 initiative to Scotland. ABRSM has created an inspiring and engaging new educational resource for young people and their teachers to explore and enjoy together the Introducing Classical 100, magic of great composers and Michael Elliott, ABRSM’s Chief Executive, said: “Classical 100 is a musicians. listening resource, an approachable Classical music is such a wonderful starting point that brings together gateway to learning across a wide an amazing collection of music in a variety of areas beyond the music format that is designed to be itself and there are so many helpful. Each and every piece benefits of introducing it into the included in the resource is designed classroom. I would encourage to awaken the listener’s curiosity, teachers across the country to encouraging further exploration of consider how this imaginative the rich and varied world of music. initiative might complement and Listening is, of course just the start enrich their classroom activity as well as share the joy of music more and with colleagues in schools, widely. music services and the broader music education sector working ABRSM is a distinctive organisation together, Classical 100 will play its which, together with the Royal part in opening the door onto the Conservatoire of Scotland and its world of making, performing, other partner Royal Schools, seeks exploring and enjoying music in all to inspire achievement in music its forms. across the globe.” Classical 100 exemplifies ABRSM’s Tom Lydon, commissioning commitment to high quality musiceditor for Rhinegold Education, making and learning and is writes: “The ABRSM has pulled off representative of a new generation something of a coup with its of digital resources. We all want to Classical 100 app…and in make a child’s first experience of collaboration with Decca and Classic music magical, the beginning of a FM, have created something really rich and varied life-long journey.”
exceptional.” “The possibilities are endless!” said Jane Harris, Year 6 teacher at St. Charles Primary School, London. “It’s a really user-friendly resource for teachers. I love the selection of pieces, they’re really well thought out! There are some well-known pieces as well as some that aren’t as well-known. It can help children build their understanding of what was going on at different times in history.” The pieces of music were selected using Adaptive Comparative Judgement (ACJ) technology working in partnership with education tech provider, Digital Assess. The use of ACJ allowed the music to be judged and ranked according to its suitability for classroom scenarios using iteration and an adaptive algorithm. Classical 100 was developed by industry experts with a wealth of primary teaching knowledge and professional experience compiling syllabuses and other education materials and has been rigorously tested by a broad community of teachers, music services, and educational musical experts.
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The UK’s largest ferry network operator, Caledonian MacBrayne, has picked up the inaugural Creative Business Award at the Arts and Business Scotland Awards - partly for its work supporting music in Scotland.
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At a glittering ceremony in Edinburgh International Conference Centre, the ferry company’s CalMac Culture programme was recognised for its innovative stable of competitions – which includes CalMac Culture Music and Screen, and will add CalMac Culture Art this year.
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“We did, however, work very closely with them throughout and received great support in return. They have since trusted us to deliver and we are pleased that we have, indeed, done that.” By 2015, another three festivals were on board as the competition grew in both reach and stature.
The 2016 edition of CalMac Culture is now open for entries, details at
www.calmac.co.uk/music As well as providing an exceptional opportunity for those who enter the competitions, CalMac Culture has highlighted the sheer diversity of the arts scene across the west Highlands and islands and this has brought with it an often new and younger audience. “We are delighted to have been given this award,” continued Peter. “It is recognition not just for our team which works so hard on it, but also for the faith event organisers have had in us and for all those who enter the competition.”
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This EP has been a long time coming. There were a lot of different emotions present when it was written and the songs can relate to a number of different situations in people's life's. Silver Coast say "We are so proud of this!"
Each strand in this cultural stable works on a simple premise – offer talented newcomers an opportunity which, for most, would be out of reach. In the case of CalMac Culture Music, would-be singer/songwriters or bands are given the chance of winning a half hour slot at one of a number of major festivals across Scotland’s west coast. In the case of CalMac Culture Screen, the winner is able to work with a top-flight film studio to broaden their skills.
“We had been a sponsor for both Tiree Music Festival and Hebridean Celtic Festival for a number of years,” explained Marketing Manager Peter Griffiths. “So we did know the organisers reasonably well. But that doesn’t mean that it was all plain sailing when we went to them in 2014 with the CalMac Culture Music idea.
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Stirling's 'Strange Behaviours' presents…
Hector Bizerk The Tolbooth’s monthly new music night ‘Strange Behaviours’ returns for 2016 on 27 February, bringing through one of Scottish indie’s most compelling and thrilling live acts ..... Hector Bizerk After the buzz and mayhem of ‘Strange Behaviours Festival’ at the tail end of 2015 (20+ live acts and secret sets spread over 3 stages and 2 days at the Tolbooth), the monthly ‘Strange Behaviours’ night returns with one of Scotland’s most talked about emerging acts. Hector Bizerk are a hip hop band and creative juggernaut. Led by founding members Louie (emcee) and Audrey (drummer/producer), they
burn through bucket-lists at an alarming rate, opening for the likes of Public Enemy / Wu Tang Clan / Jurassic 5 / Alt-J / Immortal Technique without losing a bit of momentum. A Scottish Album Of The Year award nomination for ‘Nobody Seen Nothin’ was followed by 4 themed EPs in 12 months, a short film, and a place at this year’s South By South-West Festival in Austin, Texas.
founding principle of hip hop’s ‘4 Elements’ (rap, dance, graffiti and turntablism) sees their electrifying live show take a multi-discipline arts slant, where band members are flanked by bboy dancer Ibby and live graffiti artist Pearl Kinnear.
As a group of artists passionate about the positive force of true hip hop culture, the band are also hosting a special 2-day workshop at the They don’t stop there however, their belief in the Tolbooth on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th of February, introducing you to lyric writing, rap, dance, graffiti art and digital music making. Titled ‘The 4 Elements’ , this is an opportunity to try your hand at a range of skills. Music Development Officer at the Tolbooth, Kenny Bates: “Unpredictable and literally breath-taking, they blew the roof off of 2014’s Strange Behaviours Festival, so we’re really excited to see them coming back through to Stirling. Their songwriting and witty, profound lyricism sends shivers down your spine, and their live show creates a totally effortless party atmosphere it’s hard not to get caught up in. I’m really excited about the ‘4 Elements’ hip hop workshop too – this is the first time we’ve extended our songwriting and music making activities into the world of hip hop, so I can’t wait to meet those keen to follow their passion for this style of music.” GIGnotes:
Hector Bizerk play the event on Saturday 27 February. Doors 7.30pm, tickets £7 in advance / £9 on the door.
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POTENT, POWERFUL AND PERSUASIVE The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra presents Mike Stern directed by Tommy Smith
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) kicks off a new year of electrifying jazz with guitar legend Mike Stern with three concerts across Scotland from the 26-28 February.
Downbeat magazine’s top guitarists of all time, and a Guitar Player magazine Certified Legend. He is held in high regard for his lightning speed, blistering fretwork and an unswerving commitment to sonic creativity. However, he is also a noted composer who has consistently applied his gift for melodic virtuosity to sophisticated ballads and emotive contemporary jazz.
as a young guitarist was with brass-rockers Blood, Sweat and Tears, with whom he toured and recorded. Then, after a short spell with Billy Cobham, he joined Miles Davis in the trumpeter’s famous ‘comeback’ band of the 1980’s. Since then, he has moved comfortably between a solo career and highprofile collaborations with others such as The Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorius, Bob Berg, Steps Ahead and Yellowjackets.
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The potency of the SNJO’s partnership with Mike Stern was clearly illustrated on Fred Sturm’s amazing arrangement of Marcus Miller’s Splatch, which opens the orchestra’s 2014 critically acclaimed American Adventure album. Those who savoured the prospect of The famously eclectic Stern and Scotland’s an even closer collaboration will warmly ground-breaking SNJO combine to deliver a fascinating and highly charged programme of welcome their renewed alliance in this compelling concert series. guitar-driven orchestral jazz. Mike Stern is one of the world’s top guitarists and is widely This time the SNJO has called upon gifted respected among players, fans, and arrangers such as Florian Ross, Geoffrey musicians of every persuasion who readily Keezer, Bob Mintzer and Christian Elsässer to acknowledge his originality and flair. He is beautifully frame much-admired Stern also one of the few contemporary electric originals including A Wing and A Prayer, What guitar players in the world today who are Might Have Been, Avenue B and Wishing Well able to bring rock eclecticism, authentic blues whilst Jesper Riis, Rob Bauer and Anders feeling and elegant funk into perfect Larson bring energy and vitality to charts for alignment with innovative ideas about jazz. Tipitina’s, Tumble Home and Chromazone. This promises to be a pulsating evening of In many ways, Mike Stern was bound to think differently. His first serious engagement fine orchestral jazz.
Grammy-nominated Stern is one of
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First Ever Piping Day Launched In Nairn The sound of bagpipes will echo through Nairn on Saturday 27 February, as the town hosts ‘Latha Pìobaireachd’ - a Piping Day arranged by Fèis Nairn with an evening recital by Gold Medallist Donald MacPhee.
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building for a day like this, and are grateful for promoting traditional music and song to all aged support from Fèisean nan Gàidheal to help make 8 to adult through the provision of high quality it happen.” teaching. Fèis Inbhir Narainn provides classes for children and adults (of all abilities) Donald MacPhee has won many pipe band throughout the year in fiddle, guitar, accordion, championship titles over the course of the past whistle, keyboard, clàrsach and chanter. 16 years with 33 major pipe band championship Instruments are available to hire. F.I.N also has wins including six World Pipe Band a Youth Ceilidh Band and a Senior Ceilidh Band Championships, eight Champion of Champion Instruction on the day will be split into three made up of children and adults that attend the titles and two Grand Slams. groupings – Novice, Intermediate and Advanced, weekly Fèis music classes. along with a dedicated hour of chanter workshop Jim MacGregor is a locally based piping Full day attendance at the Piping Day (including from 1pm for children and adults who are not yet instructor who has been a prolific teacher for the a tune book and free entry to the evening ready to play bagpipes. There will also be a past 30 years. He teaches piping to children in recital) costs £30.00 or £15.00 for children unique reed-making demonstration by Donald Nairn, Culloden and Fortrose Academy as well as (siblings £10). The chanter workshop costs MacPhee, who has been making reeds for over many primary schools in the area, and is also an £3.00, and the Evening Recital costs £5.00 (free 20 years and whose reeds sell to top soloists external bagpipe examiner for the SQA. He was for Under-18s). Registration for the day is from around the world. Participants will also be given a pupil of John D Burgess for many years. 9.00am, with tuition from 9.30am – 5.00pm. The instruction on pipe maintenance. Brian Yates has been teaching pipes since 1986 Piping Recital by Donald MacPhee starts at Piping day organisers are confident that there and has played with top Grade III and Grade II 7.30pm - booking for this event is essential. To will be plenty of interest; Rhona MacDonald of pipe bands in New England. He now teaches book, call 01667 462681 or 07825 415 887. Fèis Nairn commented: “Through Fèis, many chanter/pipes weekly with Fèis Nairn in addition young people have learnt to play the chanter at to private tuition, and he owns Cabar Fèidh our classes, and have moved on to play the Piping Supplies in Inverness’s Victorian Market. https://twitter.com/@feisnairn bagpipes. We’ve long been conscious of demand Fèis Inbhir Narainn is a community based charity www.facebook.com/Fèis-Inbhir-Narainn-196322807111364 Donald, together with piping instructors Jim MacGregor and Brian Yates, will be joined by up to 50 pipers of all ages at Nairn’s Community and Arts Centre, where they will enjoy a full day’s expert tuition and workshops, before demonstrating their skills to an audience during the evening performance.
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'Old Pipes For New Players' Appeal Hits A Scottish High Note playing the pipes in 1986 and I fell in love with the instrument straight away. My Dad was a long serving drummer in the Bucksburn & District Pipe Band so I grew up in the pipe band world, I even got my first job thanks to piping.
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An Aberdeen woman whose career was kick started by playing the bagpipes has said the launch of the 'Bagpipe Amnesty' to provide pipes for school children is music to her ears – and she has donated three sets to the cause. Lyndsey Spiers, born and bred in Aberdeen, was offered the job of typist at the age of just 16, after her future employer learned she was part of a pipe band. The company believed the hobby taught discipline and integrity and now she wants to give children the opportunity to learn the same skills. After hearing about the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust’s Bagpipe Amnesty on social media, the 42 year old, who is now a Secretary at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, arranged for her beloved pipes to be handed over. Lyndsey said: “I first started
“I applied for a typist position at a local glazing firm and was offered the job based on my hobby alone, before I even had my exam results. I have piping to thank for kick starting my career and I will always be grateful for that.
that her generous donation will encourage others from across the globe to donate. “The SSPDT is helping more than 1000 children across the country to learn the pipes and drums in state schools. This includes youngsters from some of Scotland’s most deprived areas who would never have the chance to learn piping.
Scotland to take up and play the chanter, pipes and drums; and by supporting the development of school pipe bands. In doing so, the Trust supports young people to broaden their education, in particular their musical and social skills.
You can donate old pipes by calling 0808 281 9405 or email alex.duncan@sspdt.org.uk to “But with such a big programme – arrange for them to be collected and with more young people from your house or go to interested in piping – we need pipes www.sspdt.org.uk for more details. to take these young musicians to Wallace Bagpipes are making a “This shows that piping really can the next level. “ fantastic contribution by help change young people’s lives for The SSPDT believes there must be refurbishing pipes free of charge the better so I think what the hundreds of sets of pipes lying and you can also drop donations Bagpipe Amnesty is doing is unused in cupboards and attics that into them at Anniesland Business fantastic. could be given a new lease of life. Park, Netherton Road, Glasgow. G13 “I am delighted to be able to 1EU or call 0141 954 1234. The SSPST has 14 programmes support this campaign. I am sure www.wallacebagpipes.com running in 11 local authority areas many people will have old pipes where free piping lessons are being More donation details at ..... lying around and they don’t know given. The SSPDT aims to advance http://sspdt.org.uk/campaign/bagpipe-amnesty/ what to do with them. It’s great that education the arts, heritage, culture they can now donate to such a and community development by https://twitter.com/FairPlay4Pipes fantastic cause. encouraging young people in www.facebook.com/fairplayforpipes Fourteen bagpipes and two sets of pipe band drums have been donated in total so far and the Bagpipe Amnesty has received a flood of interest and messages of support from around the world.
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The Trust has been set up because the vast majority of pupils in Scottish schools do not have the chance to learn the pipes and drums in the classroom on the same basis as other instruments. The Trust will loan donated pipes to young people who cannot afford to buy a set but who want to learn. Trust Chief Executive Alexandra Duncan said: “It is amazing that we are receiving messages of support and donations from around the world. It shows that piping is important to so many people. “We are delighted to receive these pipes from Lyndsey and we hope
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The CoMA event will compliment the Hebrides Ensemble’s ‘Come and Play Contemporary Music’ weekend for instrumental and vocal performers of all ages and stages.
A final performance will be held immediately after the CoMA seminar showcasing music by Stephen Montague, Jonathan Harvey, Diana Burrell and a host of others.
public performance on the evening of Sunday 6 March.
You will have the opportunity to explore new repertoire that's accessible, challenging and fun to play. A Directed by William Conway, Hebri- selection of scores written for flexides Ensemble's Artistic Director, you ble ensemble will provide us with will be part of a UK-wide celebration our concert programme. Works by of new music commissioned espeStephen Montague, Jonathan cially for amateur musicians by Con- Harvery, Diana Burrell and others. temporary Music for All. During the Places are still available for particiweekend, participants will work pants and all details can be found at alongside members of Hebrides Enwww.hebridesensemble.com Tickets semble, Scotland's leading chamber for the concert will be available on music ensemble, to prepare a prothe door. gramme of contemporary music for
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Celebrating a decade of CoMA's ground-breaking Open Score project, the Festival promotes contemporary music with a participative approach. Together we will demonstrate a fundamental truth for the CoMA project and partner organisations: that new music should have a bigger place in the repertoires of the whole range of mu-sical producers, promoters, and performers.
in the west, the midlands and in the north-west, and with partners in Scotland and Wales. Under the auspices of CoMA, as part of the greater goal of celebrating the whole sector's range and reach to a panoply of different audiences, the Contemporary Music For All festival will be an unmissable chance to chart the future of the art-form, its audiences, and its potential. The envisaged programme of concerts, work-shops, seminars, pop-up performances, installations and interventions within the regions and at Kings Place will simultaneously be a catalyst and a challenge for what happens next in new music. GIGnotes: Scottish Music Centre presents New Music Discussion at CoMA / Sunday, 6 March 2016 from 5pm - 6pm / Cost: Free, but ticketed, tickets from link on front page / Location: Tom Fleming Centre for Performing Arts, Stewart's Melville College, Queensferry Road, Edinburgh EH4 3EZ
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ASHTON LANE : single : One Kiss Later release date - 29 February @ www.ashtonlaneofficial.com
Ashton Lane is set to wow music fans as they head to London next month to grace the stage of The 02. The Glasgow band will be performing at the famous 'Country 2 Country' Festival after the release of their latest single One Kiss Later.
The talented duo are no strangers to the country music scene, having played in Nashville and their most recent album Nashville Heart was well received on both sides of the Atlantic. “I really like their sound…very Lady Antebellum. A Scottish counterpart who can do it just as good” - Brian Clough Smooth Radio/American Connection The band has a romantic back story, being husband and wife and also come from fine musical stock. Esther O’Connor’s musical heritage however spans right back to her childhood. She remembers being out on tour at only five years of age with Elton John on his US tour accompanying her Dad’s band Wet Wet Wet. “The excitement of the live shows and a love of travelling got under my skin very early” says O’Connor. “I loved everything from the hotels, to turning up at the venues for sound checks …and the catering. It was all great fun from start to finish, and I definitely got bitten by the bug!” Esther O’Connor, Ashton Lane Ashton Lane are part of a new wave of homegrown modern country music originating in the UK and are sure to expand their growing fan base this year. The single One Kiss Later is out on 29 February 2016 Ashton Lane consist of Esther O’Connor and Tim O’Connor. The band performs as a duo but at times as a three piece when Graeme Duffin (Wet Wet Wet) joins them as guest guitarist. GIGnotes: 12 March, Country 2 Country, Brooklyn Bowl, The 02, London / 13
March, Country 2 Country, The Big Entrance Stage, The 02, London / 13 April The Hug and Pint, 171 Great Western Rd- Glasgow / 29 May The Lifehouse, Colchester / 30 May The Woolpack, Buckingham / 15 date European Tour October/ November 2016 - Denmark/ Germany/ Finland/ Holland
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A NIGHT WITH ..... Glasgow’s newest music series, with a twist @ The Hug and Pint on 12 April and 10 May - www.thenightwith.co.uk
The Night With… is a new series of salon style concerts presenting classical and new music in an informal environment with performances by some of Scotland’s top musicians.
Featuring Red Note and Electric Clarinet this new series of concerts will move music out of the concert hall and into a relaxed environment. Programmed by composer Matthew Whiteside the concerts will feature an eclectic mix of old and new. Opening with Red Note performing music for solo brass, trio and electronics (trumpet - Mark O’Keeffe, trombone - Simon Johnson, horn – Chris Gogh, electronics – Timothy Cooper). This concert will feature music by Handel, Messiaen, John Cage and Harvey. The second concert will feature Electric Clarinet performing music for clarinet and electronics by composers including Eddie McGuire, Monty Adkins and Matthew Whiteside. Electric Clarinet, formed in 2014, is a collaboration between Joanna Nicholson (clarinets) and Matthew Whiteside (composer and electronics) to perform new music for clarinets with electronics. Supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland’s Open Project Fund, the concerts promise to be an intriguing evening of
music. Matthew Whiteside, Composer and Head of Programming, The Night With said: ‘I want people to experience and enjoy all music as music rather than have a separate series for new and old. In these concerts I’ve programmed a mix that will be in four short 15 minute sections giving the audience a chance to chat to the players, each other and any of the composers that are there. I want to establish this as a monthly series and commission some new works as well’. Clare Hewitt, Music Officer at Creative Scotland said: “Creative Scotland is delighted to support Matthew Whiteside’s initiative to present high quality new music in a new environment. We hope that the project will give members of the public the opportunity to hear and experience music and musicians that are new to them, and to get closer to the richness of Scotland’s contemporary musical culture.” Tickets available on the door, from the Hug and Pint and from www.thenightwith.co.uk Two concerts - £15 / Full price - £8 / Student/ Disabled/Unwaged/Senior/NMS Member - £5 GIGnotes: 12 April: The Night With… Red Note
Ensemble, doors 7.30pm, concert 8pm http://rednoteensemble.com/ / 10 May: The Night With… Electric Clarinet, door 7.30pm, concert 8pm http://electricclarinet.co.uk/ - Venue, The Hug and Pint, 171 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9AW. www.thehugandpint.com
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download DEADLY INSCRIPTION
TOY TIN SOLDIER
THE RISING SOULS
A Testament To Sin
Yield
Yardbird
EP CD + Most online streaming/download services Spotify, Itunes, Amazon, Deezer, Release Date: 26 February
Album - cd / download Release Date: 26 February
Toy Tin Soldier is a Scottish indie rock singer songwriter Joe Gallacher, formerly of Mr.Kil. A solo journey supported by a revolving door of incredible support A Testament to Sin is the product of the last year musicians he has worked with over the years, whilst of work from the newly formed line-up. It's a touring with the likes of Hue & Cry, Turin Brakes and collection of fictional tales of dark characters and Martha Wainwright. scenarios, we used the titles as a basis for the Gallacher was born in the outskirts of Glasgow in the creation of the tracks, and made a conscious effort small village of Blantyre. Born into a working class family, music became an escapism from the realities of to keep the E.P out of any sub-genre/category being a teenage in the 90’s. Pretty soon he was in love with all sorts of bedrock music, particularly rock, blues, Listen/Watch: country and of course the 90’s Brit Pop era. Inspired by www.soundcloud.com/deadly-inscription melodic Kings such as Noel Gallagher, Bruce www.youtube.com/deadlyinscriptionband Springsteen and more recently Foy Vance. Available from: Listen/Watch: www.deadlyinscription.com www.youtube.com http://thegrimstore.bigcartel.com/products Available from: All Major Digital Outlets iTunes and all download mediums. www.facebook.com/deadlyinscription www.toytinsoldier.com/ https://twitter.com/DIMETALUK https://twitter.com/toytinsoldier www.deadlyinscription.com www.facebook.com/toytinsoldier
WHISKY KISS
Album cd Release Date: Out Now
The Rising Souls are a thumping blue eyed soul band from central Scotland. They have been met with universal praise throughout the UK, Europe and more recently NYC. Their second album 'Yardbird' is a mesmerising blend of country, blues and soul. Frontman Dave Archibald displays a powerhouse vocal reminiscent of Frankie Miller and Otis Redding. Supporting Dave are Roy 'Kelso' Laing on bass and Tom Reed on percussion. Listen/Watch: https://youtu.be/DNSnsV6sLNA Available from: Amazon www.therisingsouls.com www.facebook.com/therisingsouls https://twitter.com/TheRisingSouls
SARAH HAYES CARA
sexySOUNDS
Album cd / download Release Date: 18 January
Debut album from World Record Breaking band Whisky Kiss. Unusually for a Scots trad band debut album, sexySOUNDS by Whisky Kiss includes 3 tracks used by Visit Scotland, 2 tracks that are Guinness World Records & 1 iTunes no1 (debut single Jocks Revenge topped the charts in Uruguay & Luxembourg) Listen/Watch: www.whiskykiss.com Available from: https://itunes.apple.com www.amazon.co.uk www.whiskykiss.com https://twitter.com/twistedtartan www.facebook.com/Whisky-Kiss119642618071059
Woven Yet We Sing
Album cd / download Release Date: 15 January
Born of a love affair with Celtic music, Cara features four of Germany’s finest traditional musicians, with Scottish singer-songwriter Kim Edgar, delivering an innovative blend of trad/new material, and twin lead vocals. Touring Scotland: Celtic Connections 27th, Eden Court 28th, Carnegie Hall 29th, Queens Hall 30th Jan 2015. Listen/Watch: Live trailer @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQmLTW1W6G4 Yet We Sing Promo @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhXUjwMvvuc Available from: www.cara-music.com www.cara-music.com www.facebook.com/caramusic www.twitter.com/caramusic
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Sarah released her début album, Woven, to widespread acclaim in November 2015. This inventive, emotional music explores the relationship between experience and identity; setting traditional words to new tunes and new tunes to traditional forms, tying them together with recurring themes in ‘an utterly compelling tapestry’ (Folk Radio UK). Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/sarah_hayes www.sarahhayes.bandcamp.com Available from: www.sarahhayes.net/shop/ www.sarahhayes.bandcamp.com Love Music (Glasgow) Coda Music (Edinburgh) www.sarahhayes.net www.facebook.com/sarahjhayesmusic www.twitter.com/sarahhayes_
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download AMY RAYNER Two Years Long
EP cd / download Release Date: 28 February Amy Rayner is a singer songwriter from St. Andrews, Scotland, who's relatable and honest lyrics blend amicably with her memorable, soaring melodies. Her new EP 'Two Years Long' is a very personal work that centres around the three stages of a relationship, beginning, middle and end, and features a fusion of genres from folk and pop to country and blues. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/amy-rayner www.youtube.com/user/amyraynermusic https://amyrayner.bandcamp.com/ Available from: Spotify + buy on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Rhapsody, TIDAL and Deezer www.amyrayner.co.uk www.facebook.com/ AmyRaynerSingerSongwriter https://twitter.com/amyrayner
Charlotte Hathaway & Mike Vass (featuring Mairi Campbell) The Dead Stations
Album - cd / download - Release Date: 11 March “The whole forest has this feeling of going on forever. And if you lose track of the train line then you’re lost..." A story told through original music and audio drama featuring new songs by Mike Vass performed by haunting vocalist Mairi Campbell. Dead Stations are out of use platforms on a remote train line through the forested mountains. It’s a story designed to be listened to: a mystery about loneliness and the mind, inspired by a train ride through Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest and abstract ideas about Little Red Riding Hood.
BOREAS Ahoy Hoy
Album cd / download Release Date: out now
'Like sun on the sea surface.' 'A haunting, ethereal bridge between cultures.’ (Sunday Herald) AHOY HOY, is the eagerly awaited debut album from Boreas, shaped by spanning the expanses of the North Sea. In this recording the band have created something both warm and sparse, shadowy and glistening, simple and intricate, it is indeed a glorious debut.
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JOSEPHINE SILLARS
DJANA GABRIELLE DUKE OF NORFOLK
Vincent
That Very First Day EP download Release Date: Out Now
Debut EP from the French Cameroonian singer-songwriter. Recorded in Glasgow in the space of 2 days, the EP is an introduction to Djana Gabrielle's rich songwriting and melodies. Ethereal and soulful, « That Very First Day » is the promising debut from an artist to follow. Listen/Watch: Spotify http://open.spotify.com Youtube (Dance with me) www.youtube.com Available from: https://itunes.apple.com www.amazon.co.uk www.djanagabrielle.com www.facebook.com/DjanaGabrielle www.twitter.com/djana_gabrielle
There Is a Train (and a platform at either end) EP download Release Date: 5 January
Intended as a brief companion to The Duke of Norfolk's album Three Days From the Wolf Month, There Is a Train (and a platform at either end) takes the shape of a journey. The EP employs sounds suggestive of train travel alongside The Duke's characteristic guitar and banjo to reinforce the themes of wandering and to frame a picture of life from birth to death. Listen/Watch: https://thedukeofnorfolk.bandcamp.com YouTube Soundcloud Available from: https://thedukeofnorfolk.bandcamp.com http://thedukeofnorfolk.com/ https://twitter.com/thdukeofnorfolk www.facebook.com/thedukeofnorfolk
single download Release Date: Out Now
‘Vincent’ was written after Josephine discovered that Vincent Van Gogh ‘used to eat yellow paint to make his insides happy’. An upbeat song about beating hearts, serotonin highs and yellow walls, played on piano, xylophone and drums, 'Vincent' is launched at the world famous King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in December. Listen/Watch: https://josephinesillars.bandcamp.com https://itunes.apple.com Available from: https://josephinesillars.bandcamp.com https://itunes.apple.com www.josephinesillars.com www.facebook.com/josephinesillarsmusic https://twitter.com/josephinehere
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download AMY DUNCAN
BREABACH
FINN ANDERSON
Undercurrents
Astar
Uncharted Lands
Album cd / download / vinyl Release Date: 19 February Undercurrents is somewhere to the left of folk-pop with rich string arrangements, gorgeous harp and bass, and interesting drums and percussion. You will find emotional songs exploring themes of mental health, dissociation and hallucinatory experiences; self acceptance and letting go to the flow of emotions to find real love and connection. Releasing on my own label Filly Records. The vinyl is being licensed to Diverse Vinyl. Listen/Watch: https://youtu.be/GhEBe0kS_80 https://youtu.be/IWyLVw0OmOs
Album - cd / download Release Date: 11 March After a whirlwind five years traversing the globe, Breabach are delighted to present their fifth studio album, Astar (tr. distance/journey). Inspired by the people and places they have encountered, iconic venues and festivals performed at and the exciting, at times groundbreaking, collaborations they have been involved in. These experiences have brought new shape to their sound whilst simultaneously strengthening their identity. Astar is a multicultural celebration, embracing the music of four nations in partnership with their own. The band have invited friends from Norway, Quebec, Australia and New Zealand to be part of this recording, all of which has been brought to life under the guidance and production of Greg Lawson.
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IMAGINARY FREELAND BARBOUR CREATURES
IMAGINARY STEAL THE SUN CREATURES
EP cd / download Release Date: 12 February
Recorded over two stormy weeks in October at his childhood home in rural Scotland, Finn Anderson’s ‘Uncharted Lands’ EP is his most ambitious solo project to date. Straddling pop, rock and jazz, ‘Uncharted Lands’ fuses intricate and poetic lyrics, dynamic vocals and dramatic piano and orchestral arrangements. Listen/Watch: single ‘Hitchcock’ @ www.soundcloud.com/finnanderson/hitchcock video coming soon Available from: www.finnanderson.bandcamp.com Single ‘Hitchcock’ available on iTunes, Spotify + all major online stores www.finnanderson.co.uk https://twitter.com/Finn_Anderson www.facebook.com/finnandersonmusic
IMAGINARY SILVER COAST CREATURES
The Music and the Land Album cd Release Date: Out Now
This CD sampler is intended as an The Butterfly’stoDream accompaniment the book The Album Music and the Land, a journey of cd / download words, photography and melody Release Date: Out Now through the lands that have Imaginary Creatures is a virtual band, a studio inspired Freeland Barbour’s project formed by the collaboration of lyricist and songwriter David Scott and producer compositions. The sampler and multi-instrumentalist Iain McKinna. The contains 14 tracks taken from Butterfly’s Dream is their debut album. Guest recordings over the ears musicians include guitar acepast Keith 35 More, harmonica legend Fraser Speirs and exand illustrating some of the music Lindisfarne songwriter Rod Clements. from the book. It is available for Listen/Watch: £5, or free with each copy of the www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures book. Available from: Available from: Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw www.bonskeidmusic.com www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK and Freeland’s live events www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK Book @ http://amzn.to/1heO9qD www.freelandbarbour.co.uk/shop.htm also coming soon on itunes + spotify www.bonskeidmusic.com Facebook: www.freelandbarbour.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Imaginary-Creatures/392409684214473 www.birlinn.co.uk/Music-and-the-Land.html
Seasons Somewhere, Sometime Debut Album cd / download The Butterfly’s Dream Release Album Date: 4 December cd / download Release Date:conceived Out Now Originally as an
idea to change the face of music forever. Imaginary Creatures is a virtual band, a studio Steal Sun have forgedoftheir project the formed by the collaboration lyricist and songwriter David Scott and producer and way into the spotlight by infusing multi-instrumentalist Iain McKinna. The many genres and Butterfly’s Dream isand theirinfluences debut album. Guest musicians include guitar ace Keith More, evolving their music to create a harmonica legend Fraser Speirs and exbeautiful and addictive sound.' Lindisfarne songwriter Rod Clements. Listen/Watch: Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/stealthesunuk www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures www.reverbnation.com/stealthesunuk Available from: Available from: Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw www.stealthesunuk.bandcamp.com www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK www.facebook.com/stealthesunuk for hard copy www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK http://amzn.to/1heO9qD https://twitter.com/StealTheSunUk also coming soon on itunes + spotify www.facebook.com/stealthesunuk www.reverbnation.com/stealthesunuk Facebook: www.instagram.com/stealthesunuk www.facebook.com/pages/Imaginary-Creatures/392409684214473 www.stealthesunuk.bandcamp.com
EP cd / download The Butterfly’s Dream Release Album Date: 13 November cd / download ReleaseEP Date: This forOutusNow has been
a long time coming. were lot of Imaginary CreaturesThere is a virtual band, a a studio project formed by the collaboration of lyricist different emotions present when and songwriter David Scott and producer and itmulti-instrumentalist was written and we are Iain McKinna. The Butterfly’s Dream is their debut album. Guest incredibly happy with the sound musicians include guitar ace Keith More, of it andlegend the Fraser way Speirs the songs harmonica and ex- can Lindisfarne songwriter Rod Clements. relate to a number of different situations in people's life's. We Listen/Watch: www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures are so proud of this record! Available from: Listen/Watch: Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw www.soundcloud.com/silvercoastmusic-1 www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK www.YouTube.com/silvercoastmusic www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK http://amzn.to/1heO9qD Available from: also coming soonBig on Cartel itunes + spotify iTunes, Amazon, Facebook: www.facebook.com/silvercoastmusic www.facebook.com/pages/Imaginary-Creatures/392409684214473 https://twitter.com/silvercoastband
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download THE CUT THROAT RAZORS
RACHEL ALICE JOHNSON
Motown's Lost Its Soul
Open Angel
EP cd / download Release Date: 27 November
The Cut Throat Razors are an 11 piece band from Glasgow that have been filling the dancefloors across Scotland with their eclectic mix of self-penned songs with a thumping soul, ska, funk and blues vibe. The Cut Throat Razors won the prestigious Sunday Herald Best Unsigned Band Competition in 2014. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/thecutthroatrazors www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-Uq_4XXJcU Available from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/ www.amazon.co.uk www.thecutthroatrazors.com www.thecutthroatrazors.com https://twitter.com/cutthroatrazors www.facebook.com/thecutthroatrazors
IMAGINARY SCOTTISH FOLK CREATURES
single download Release Date: 3 December
The Scottish/New Zealand, Edinburgh College of Art student/singer-songwriter creates songs with an ethereal, pop, rock sound with her band. Inspired by artists such as Lana Del Rey and The Black Keys, Rachel and her band have defined their unique sound with some euphoric harmonics. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/rachyjohnson https://youtube.com/rachyjohnson
Imaginary Creatures is a virtual band, a studio Music from the islands to the project formed by the collaboration of lyricist highlands, the cities the sea. and and songwriter David Scottto and producer multi-instrumentalist Iain McKinna. The Traditional folk legends perform Butterfly’s Dream is their debut album. Guest alongside contemporary acts; fourmusicians include guitar ace Keith More, times-winners of Best Band harmonica legend Fraser Speirs and BBC exRadio 2 Folk Awards Lau; the legends Lindisfarne songwriter Rod Clements. Fred Morrison; Dougie Maclean; Listen/Watch: Archie Fisher and Sir Jimmy Shand. www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures A rich collection of traditional and Available from: Scottish folk. contemporary Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK Listen/Watch: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbjex6LW7mo http://amzn.to/1heO9qD also coming soon on itunes + spotify Available from:
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Down The Line Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Down The Line is the new album from Glasgow-born singer/ songwriter Johny Corrigan. It is the much-anticipated follow-up to Johny’s acclaimed debut Inchfad Drive, released in 2013. The album consists entirely of self-penned songs and Johny has recruited an impressive line-up of artists for the recording.
Available from: iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon mp3, Google Play, Available from: Deezer iTunes, Birnam CD Online Shop, Amazon UK, Amazon US, Amazon MP3, Google Play https://twitter.com/rachyjohnson https://facebook.com/RachelAliceJohnsonArts
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THE DEADLY WINTERS CHRISTINE BOVILL
The Ultimate Guide to Scottish Folk Theliner Butterfly’s with notes by Mary Dream Ann Kennedy Album Album Double download 2cdx /CD's Release Date: Date: Out Out Now Now Release
JOHNY CORRIGAN
Table In The Corner The Sentence That I Serve EP CD only (at present) Release Date: Out Now
Second release from singer songwriter Christine Bovill. A Roots affair, recorded with the Strange Blue Dreams, strirring in the tangle of Vintage Rock n Roll, Chanson and Americana. Both band and singer have spent years immersed in old blues, jazz, soul and country music and bring a naturally confident, risk taking flair that breathes new life into vintage pop forms. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/christine-bovill https://youtu.be/QoR9snXg0aU Available from: www.christinebovill.com www.christinebovill.com www.facebook.com/bovill.christine/ https://twitter.com/christinebovill www.facebook.com/ thestrangebluedreams
EP cd / download Release Date: 6 November
Armed with swagger, a thumping singalong chorus and a fervent holler, the title track of the EP is the band at their rousing, anthemic best. The rest of the EP doesn’t disappoint with the raucous anger of Liars, Liars, Liars, the jaunty tale of a war hero that is Sam Did Run and the epic, percussive Gone to Ground. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/the-deadly-winters/ table-in-the-corner-ep-preview Available from: www.thedeadlywinters.com/shop/ www.thedeadlywinters.com www.facebook.com/deadlywinters www.twitter.com/deadlywinters www.soundcloud.com/the-deadly-winters www.thedeadlywinters.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com/deadlywinters
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download DAVID PATRICK OCTET KYRRE SLIND Igor Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring Open Airs Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
This stunning reworking for jazz octet of Igor Stravinsky's masterwork retains all of the themes and most of the exquisite orchestration of the original composition. Improvisational sections appear organically out of Stravinsky's score, allowing band members to be featured as individual soloists as the piece unfolds. With personnel drawn from Scotland, England and Germany, this international group is a world-class ensemble, completely at ease with each other and this incredibly complex music.
Open Airs is a musical log book of travels in Norway, Ireland and Scotland. In 2011, Norwegian musician and composer Kyrre Slind quite his job, bought a banjo and hit the road on a Vespa 125 scooter, heading for Ireland. Four years later - rich in new experiences - he releases his first solo album, recorded in Scotland and Norway. The melodies describe landscapes, impressions and personalities encountered when travelling the great north and its islands.
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GAVIN BLACKIE
JOHN STUART SCOTTISH DANCE BAND North of the Grampians: Vol. 1 Album cd Release Date: Out Now
This is the fourth album from veteran Scots musician John Stuart and his Scottish Dance Band. The album is filled with top-notch tune sets for popular Scottish dances all over the world, including the Britannia Two Step, Canadian Barn Dance, Gay Gordons, and many others. Available from: Birnam CD Online Shop, Amazon UK, Amazon US www.birnamcd.com/promo-john-stuart/
UP MARY MAY
Laid Bare
UPrising
Album download Release Date: 6 November
A new singer is emerging as an exciting recording artist and live performer. Gavin Blackie is delighted to introduce his debut album ‘Laid Bare’. On the same day the album is released, Gavin will perform at Edinburgh’s Church Hill Theatre. Gavin has strived to create an image and album that has been five years in the making. Gavin himself, based on his life experiences, has penned every track on the album.
This is What You Are Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Listen/Watch: https://m.soundcloud.com/offbeat/laid-bare-bygavin-blackie
Mary May (one of the best Jazz Singers in Scotland....Aberdeen Performing Arts) has already received a * * * * review from 'All About Jazz' for this album and sales have reached from Mexico to Japan. Described as 'Gregory Porter meets Peggy Lee', the album features her regular Quintet accompanied by horn section. Tracks are new arrangements of songs by Stevie Wonder, Wayne Shorter and Mario Biondi amongst others. It's Jazz to the Bone! Official launch 1 November at Edinburgh's Jazz Bar.
Available from: iTunes on release
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https://twitter.com/gavinblackie www.facebook.com/GavinBlackieMusic
Available from: www.cdbaby.com/cd/marymay3 Coda Music (Edinburgh) Vinyl Villains (Edinburgh) www.marymayjazzsinger.com www.facebook.com/MaryMayJazz https://twitter.com/MaryMayJazz
Album cd Release Date: Out Now UP is a trio comprising guitar, double bass, drums and harmony vocals, based in East Lothian and Edinburgh. These are fine, experienced players, and the album (superbly engineered by Wayne Bell) gives a good crosssection of their eclectic live repertoire - early rock, jive, country, jazz, blues, traditional folk and skiffle pieces all come under a very broad umbrella - if it's fun they play it! Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hudarwZ0w0w https://youtu.be/pFsYipnuZdI https://youtu.be/IQ7jGLShZ0M https://youtu.be/IFy6Tz0knAY Available from: Direct from the band - email: up.band@btinternet.com or via facebook - album £10 + UK p&p £2.65. Payment via PayPal invoice, either by PayPal a/c or credit/debit card www.facebook.com/uncertaintyprincipleup
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download THE GARY FORREST CEILIDH BAND Live at Glen Douglas Hall
SWEET WHITE
DAVY NICOL
Monet
Greenock Road
EP / CD Release Date: Out Now
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Sweet White are a 5-piece indie band from Peterhead, Scotland. Things began with only 2 friends writing and recording music together in a bedroom. Now one year down the line with the addition of some more friends, Glen Douglas is a small community in the Scottish one released EP and multiple plays on national radio, Borders with a fantastic village hall. The Gary Forrest Sweet White have been gigging live in the local area to Ceilidh Band, led by Gary himself on accordion and midi, with Roddy Matthews on fiddle and Keith Lauder great reviews from crowds and journalists alike, even being described as "The next big Scottish band in the on drums, first practised at the hall for their BBC making." in a live review. Sweet White recently broadcast back in 2003. The band’s lively and trendy concluded a 9-date Scottish tour promoting their new up-to-date style, along with their passion for tradition from both Scotland and England, make them one of the EP 'Monet' which was recently given a 7/10 rating by Tenement TV, proclaiming the EP as "utterly huge". most popular and busiest ceilidh bands in the area. Listen/Watch: ??
Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/sweet-white https://youtu.be/sji0-cuGCz4
Available from: Available from: iTunes, Birnam CD Online Shop, Amazon UK, Amazon US, Amazon MP3, Google Play, Highlander Music, GOJO Check social media Records (Hexham), Coda Music (Edinburgh) https://sweetwhite.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/sweetwhite https://twitter.com/GaryForrestMus https://twitter.com/SWEET_WHITE_ www.birnamcd.com/promo-gary-forrest/
JENNY LASCELLES
Album - cd / download Release Date: 2 October 'GREENOCK ROAD' is a self-penned 14 track CD from this seasoned musician, whose influences range from Gram Parsons to Willie Nelson. This is more than a music release, this is a musical journey - a chronicle of living and working in the beautiful but gritty West Coast of Scotland. Hailing from the former shipbuilding town of Greenock, Scotland, the title track is a homage to his roots. 14 melodic tracks of Scottish stories, spirit and celtic soul. Listen/Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Re7aGU_Qw https://youtu.be/nVumbUrcQSM Available from: http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DavyNicol
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/greenock-road/id986546844 www.amazon.co.uk/Greenock-Road-Davy-Nicol/dp/B00W9MOXJQ
And on Spotify www.davynicol.com www.facebook.com/davynicolmusic https://twitter.com/davynicolmusic
DAVID ALTAIR SUMMERLAND
Fairy Lights
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Jenny Lascelles is a singer, songwriter, pianist and occasional ukulele enthusiast from Newcastle Upon Tyne. Fairy Lights is her first album, a result of both eager anticipation from audiences and a keenness to set down some of her music in sold form. The album is a reflective look at the way in which little, personal moments can portray the wider world. The album uses a variety of influences, whilst also maintaining a lyrical and stylistic thread throughout. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/jennylascelles Available from: www.bandcamp.com iTunes, Amazon MP3, RaRa, Spotify, eMusic, Google Play http://jennylascelles.com https://twitter.com/jennylascelles www.facebook.com/jennylascellesmusic
Movies Summerland
Album download Release Date: Out Now
Summerland are a hard-gigging band that are delighting ever larger live audiences with their songs of love and loss, longing and rejection. Sophie Armstrong, a shepherdess working in the wilds of Northumberland by day, has an extraordinary voice that soars, yet offers vulnerability and clarity too. At her side stands Gary Shearer, a guitarist of impressive ability whose musical tastes know no bounds. Together they’ve crafted a set list of original, heartfelt songs. This is music that is both contemporary and timeless.
David Altair releases his fourth album entitled ‘Movies’. This album is more beat driven than his last mainly instrumental albums. The album has an ambient and progressive feel to it drawing on inspiration from Boards of Canada. David has released the album for download on Bandcamp. The cover art is by James Abell with fonts by Douglas Mackay.
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/summerland-1 Available from: iTunes and Amazon http://summerland-duo.co.uk/shop The Music Shop + Berrydins Bookshop, Berwick http://summerland-duo.co.uk www.facebook.com/SummerlandUK https://twitter.com/summerlanduk
Listen/Watch: https://davidaltair.bandcamp.com/album/movies www.youtube.com/user/TheDavidaltair/videos Available from: https://davidaltair.bandcamp.com/album/movies https://davidaltair.bandcamp.com
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download IMAGINARY CREATURES Danse Macabre Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Danse Macabre is the second studio album from virtual band Imaginary Creatures. The group is a studio project formed by the collaboration of lyricist and songwriter David Scott along with composer and multi-instrumentalist Iain McKinna. For this album, the Imaginary Creatures are joined by legendary drummer Ted McKenna, well-known from the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Rory Gallagher and the Ian Gillan Band. There is also a top-notch lineup of guest musicians. Making a return from the first album are guitar ace Keith More and backing vocalists Alexis and Kirsty. New to this release are saxophone players John Burgess and Kenny Tomlinson, and keyboard maestro Rich Anderson.
NOVANTAE For Us
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Listen/Watch: www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures
Novantae are an award winning Scottish rock band formed in Dumfries & Galloway in 2010. The band are: James Henderson on guitars, mandolin and vocals; Tom Cuddihy on bass guitar, banjo and vocals; Guy Bryson on drums, percussion and vocals. The band’s debut album For Us was recorded in the heart of Galloway, and mastered in Glasgow. The songs are inspired by the people and places of Scotland and take the listener on a diverse aural journey.
Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.birnamcdshop.com iTunes, Amazon MP3, Spotify, Google Play
Available from: iTunes, Amazon MP3, www.novantae.co.uk
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ROBBIE FLANAGAN
BATTLEFIELD BAND & Guests Beg & Borrow
Album cd / download / streaming Release Date: Out now on download/stream : CD on 2 October
Beg & Borrow is a musical project which explores shared music and song from Scotland and Ireland. Featuring Scotland's Battlefield Band and twelve guest artists, the recordings made during the project are available as an album from Temple Records. Listen/Watch: www.begandborrow.net Available from: Usual places or direct as download or CD from: Temple Records at ..... www.templerecords.co.uk www.battlefieldband.co.uk https://twitter.com/BattlefieldBand www.facebook.com/battlefieldband
MAIRI ORR SYLVIE McFARLANE
Remember To Forget Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Remember To Forget is my second release, which I feel reflects the ups and downs I have been through since my last release A Place for Sorrow. With this record I had a different perspective with writing and recording and I hope you enjoy listening it to as much as I enjoyed putting it all together. Thank you for your continued support; it is forever and always appreciated. Much love, Rob xx Listen/Watch: https://m.soundcloud.com/robbie-flanagan https://robbieflanagan.bandcamp.com http://ganbei-records.bandcamp.com/music https://m.facebook.com/robbieflanaganmusic Available from: http://ganbei-records.bandcamp.com/music https://itunes.apple.com/gb www.amazon.co.uk https://robbieflanagan.bandcamp.com https://twitter.com/r_flanaganmusic www.facebook.com/robbieflanaganmusic
Jenny Does Burn Moving Pictures EP download Release Date: 15 June
Sylvie is a Scottish singer-songwriter & her songwriting reflects her Scottish roots and life near Glasgow. Her music has been described as "pop meets folk in a bar for the broken hearted". Over the last year she & her guitarist David, both Danny Award Winners at Celtic Connections have cowritten some of their best works & an EP of 4 songs called "Moving Pictures" will be released on the 15th June with 2 more EP's being released this year with an album in January 2016. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/sylvie-mcfarlane www.reverbnation.com/SylvieMcFarlane www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpWvn16QLt8 Available from: iTunes, Googleplay & Amazon www.sylviemcfarlane.com https://twitter.com/SylvieMcFarlane www.facebook.com/SylvieMcFarlane
Album cd / download Release Date: 29 June
‘Jenny Does Burn’ is a collection of 12 original tracks and the debut album from Scottish singer songwriter Mairi Orr. Produced by Mattie Foulds, this alternative folk / Americana album features musicians Steven Polwart, Nico Bruce, Fraser Fifield, Dave Currie, Danny Hart and Mark Woods. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/mairiorr Available from: Amazon, iTunes www.birnamcdshop.com www.mairiorr.com www.facebook.com/mairiorrmusic https://twitter.com/MairiOrrMusic
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download EDDIE TOAL
APACHE SUN
FOXBEEF
Always In My Heart
Apache Sun
Shattered Echoes
Glasgow Jazz singer Eddie Toal has released a CD as a tribute to his wife Irene who always wanted him to make a recording. Sadly, Irene will never hear it. She died from Breast Cancer four years ago aged just 48. Irene’s dying wish was to help other patients at the Beatson Cancer Centre where she was treated. So Eddie (66) is donating all the proceeds from his recording to the Beatson Cancer Charity and hopes to raise thousands of pounds. “It’s not exactly the Taj Mahal but it’s the best I can do to remember her” says Eddie, an exrailwayman and semi-professional singer. “Irene used to nag me about making a recording of old songs that we both loved but I just never got around to it. Well, now I have and it’s for a great cause.”
‘Newly minted psychedelic’ band from Glasgow have their debut self-titled EP released on infamous student run record label Electric Honey. Brothers Kris and Pete have encapsulated all that is great about psychedelic, garage, rock and pop music into this record. A perfectly balanced EP.
Foxbeef: Powerful, melodic, hard rock with grunge sensibilities. Foxbeef released their début album Shattered Echoes on the 27 June, 2015. The drums were recorded at TPot Studios in Kinross with Robin Wynn Evans, whose credits include The Manic Street Preachers & The View. The band took on the responsibility to record and produce the rest of the album themselves, working as hard as they could over the course of a year to get the album to a place that reflected the bands personality and energy.
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
EP cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Available from: Beatson Cancer Charity, iTunes, Amazon MP3 www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009469834146
Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/apachesun https://www.youtube.com Available from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/ Love Music (Glasgow) Monorail (Glasgow) www.apachesunband.com www.facebook.com/apachesunband https://twitter.com/ApacheSunBand
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Listen/Watch: www.foxbeef.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com/foxbeefband Available from: iTunes/ Google Play/ Spotify/ Deezer /Bandcamp www.facebook.com/foxbeef www.youtube.com/foxbeefband www.twitter.com/foxbeef
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MARCH
time the festival and other activities will gather enough funds to erect a fitting memorial to Niel Gow in Dunkeld & Birnam. Niel Gow (not Neil Gow) was born in Strathbraan on 22nd March 1727 and grew up in the village of Inver, by Dunkeld.
Wee Dub Festival Edinburgh 4-6 March
The 2016 edition of Wee Dub Festival features giants of UK dancehall culture, top live bands, and hot upcoming talent. For the artist line-up and programme go to the website below. We look forward to welcoming you to another weekend of roots, culture and good vibes in Edinburgh in March 2016. www.weedubfestival.co.uk
Young at Heart Festival Lanarkshire 10-19 March Aimed at older adults, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture's Young at Heart festival aims to celebrate the arts as engaging and accessible for all. First held in 2006, the annual festival is held every March with a variety of events taking place in venues throughout South Lanarkshire. Together with a diverse range of theatre productions, the festival offers many popular events such as free music recitals at 2pm, Craft Fairs, Exhibitions and Tea Dances as well as an array of arts courses and workshops for people to try their hand at. www.slleisureandculture.co.uk
Groove CairnGorm Cairngorms 11-13 March 2016
Groove Loch Ness couldn’t wait until next August for their next party – so building upon the success of the inaugural event at Loch Ness this summer, Groove are very excited to be expanding, launching a resort based snowsports festival in 2016 Groove CairnGorm! There will be snowsports and entertainment each day up on the mountain, followed by apres ski with live music and world class DJs until the early hours in a big top in Aviemore! www.facebook.com/groovecairngorm
Niel Gow Scottish Fiddle Festival Dunkeld & Birnam 18-20 March
www.niel-gow.co.uk
MAY Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival Dumfries and Galloway 20-29 May
Hawick Reivers Festival
Our 9-day festival has taken place since 1979. The founding aim was to bring international performers of the highest quality to a region Hawick containing many scattered rural 25-27 March communities since then this region has produced some of its own talent As always music is at the heart of of international standing and we’re Hawick Reivers Festival and there proud to also be able to present are a number of new innovations these artistes from time to time. We this year and plans are being offer a wide range of events: finalised for an exciting weekend. music – including classical, jazz and Email email info@hawickreivers.com folk, dance, theatre, literary, for info. children’s events, plus the visual arts and films. Events take place in www.facebook.com/hawick.reiversfestival.3 a range of venues throughout the region, from large to small, formal North Of The Wall to informal, urban to rural.
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NotW returns in 2016, bigger and better. - MORGUL - Glasgow Metal and Rock Society presents North of the Wall a one-day metal festival which returns for a fourth year of madness bigger and better! The festival's venues are Glasgow's The Classic Grand, Ivory Blacks and Audio. www.facebook.com/thenorthofthewall
APRIL Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Isle of Bute 29 April-2 May 2016
The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has grown spectacularly from its small beginnings to become one of Britain's most popular jazz weekends. Top-class UK and international names feature in a programme of traditional jazz music in one of Scotland's prettiest and friendliest seaside resorts. Some very well known jazz names featured on the programme over the next few years – Acker Bilk, Monty Sunshine, Martin Taylor, Tommy Smith, Andy Sheppard, Carol Kidd, The Temperance 7, and The London Community Gospel Choir amongst others, and the Festival continues to attract top class UK and international bands in mainly the Traditional New Orleans idiom.The Festival is a great supporter of young musicians who feature prominently in the annual programme.
The 2016 Niel Gow Festival will be held in the beautiful Perthshire village of Dunkeld & Birnam, home of Niel Gow. The annual festival was established in 2004 to celebrate the www.butejazz.com life and music of Perthshire's fiddle legend. It is envisaged that through
www.dgartsfestival.org.uk
Orkney Folk Festival
AND Best Live Act at the SAMAs, Best Up & Coming at the Scottish Trad Music Awards, a Radio 2 Awards nominee, and so it goes on! The festival for 2016 also features a programme of speakers, cinema, alternative therapies and street food! www.brewatthebog.com
Eden Festival Raehills Meadows 9-12 June 2016
Set in the stunning Raehill Meadows of Dumfries Eden Festival is boutique festival, with over 250 acts performing across 9 stages, bringing you live music, dance, cabaret, burlesque, circus skills, theatre, a children's area, fun and games and much more. Nominated for three awards in 2015. www.facebook.com/theedenfestival
Riverside Rock Jedburgh 18 June
Riverside Rock 2016 already have some fantastic bands signed up: The Men They Couldn’t Hang / The Lost Boys / Scocha (Back for a 3rd Once again we have some big Year) / Blistered Molly (Back for a names coming north to join in the 2nd Year) / Greg Anderson (Back fun in May, and from the ceilidh bands to the almost indie strand, we too for 2nd year) he rocked the tent have brought together a broad mix at the end last year! Main tent headliner and other bands to be of artists that we hope appeals to announced. As before Riverside everyone’s interpretation of the Rock must not be missed, the increasingly expansive folk genre. Scottish Borders very own music As ever, our local traditions and festival at Riverside Park, Jedburgh, musicians – both established and and 2016 will have more food emerging – will be centre stage alongside those visiting the festival. outlets, more bars and a bigger tent. Tickets on sale soon! You would be hard pushed to find another festival throughout the www.riversiderock.co.uk country that has such a strong home representation, and it is one that we are hugely proud of.
Orkney 26-29 May
www.orkneyfolkfestival.com
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JULY
T in the Park
Strathallan Castle, Perthshire 8-10 July
Brew at the Bog
What more can we say! Scotland’s most widely known and respected Inverness festival, which always attracts the 3-4 June biggest names. Check out tickets Brew at the Bog is one of Scotland's availability at www.tinthepark.com/ tickets most dynamic hidden gems, championing new and unsigned www.tinthepark.com artists alongside craft beer, gin, cider, whisky, rum and prosecco bars! A two-day camping festival, Hebridean Celtic Brew at the Bog is held at Bogbain Farm in Inverness, which was Festival crowned "Best Unusual Venue" at Hebrides the 2012 Scottish Event Awards 13-16 July 2016 the perfect setting for a festival that prides itself on championing the Fantastic four-day festival set best of Scotland’s alternative scene. against the rich cultural backdrop of The lineup for 2016 includes a the Outer Hebrides, featuring top Mercury Music Prize nominee, Best quality music from around the Celtic Breakthrough Act at the Scottish nations and beyond. Stornoway and Music Awards, Best Hip Hop Act
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..... lots more festival dates in our FESTIVALS! supplement read it @ http://musicnewsscotland.wordpress.com/festivals/ throughout Lewis and Harris. The cream of international folk and Celtic music have heaped praise on HebCeltl as it celebrated its 20th year in 2015 by hosting its biggest number of live performances ever. Award-winning artists who took part in this year's Hebridean Celtic Festival hailed it a huge success after bosses laid on new venues and returned to its roots for the showpiece event. www.hebceltfest.com
Tiree Music Festival Isle of Tiree 15-17 July
Tiree Music Festival (TMF) was formed in 2010 when Tiree musician Daniel Gillespie (Skerryvore) teamed up with school friend Stewart MacLennan with the radical idea of holding an open-air festival on their local island of Tiree. TMF is more than just attending a music festival – it is an island adventure. From the stunning sail or flight to the island of Tiree, camping next to the white sands of Crossapol Bay or surfing at Balevullin beach, TMF is an experience very few festivals in the world could compete with. Get your tickets quick, the early birds sell out in hours - http://tireemusicfestival. co.uk/ticket-prices www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk
Pandora Fest Duncarron 16 July
Pandorafest will be Scotland's first music festival that supports women musicians. In 2015 the major festivals displayed a massive gender imbalance, of the 87 acts that were announced, 78 were all male, 3 were female and 6 were mixed groups - that was an 89.6% all male line up.* "As far as Scotland is concerned - this is not okay" says Pandora Fest! Pandorafest will be a one day music festival packed full of live music from female singer/songwriters, women musicians and female fronted bands all playing from 12noon-11pm. Pandorafest will be running 3 stages of live music across many genres, all expertly woven into a line-up to keep you entertained from start to finish. www.pandorafest.com
Crail Festival Fife 20-30 July 2016
"Crail Festival- 20th - 30th July 2016- now in its 4th decade , will ,once again ,offer a wonderful programme of music. It will include: the amazing Jimmi Shandrix Experience Ceilidh Band : Opera Bohemia ' I Pagliacci': the incomparable Richard Digance will be conducting a Songwriting Children's Workshop in addition to his keenly anticipated performance: Gaelic folk from the talented Mischa Macpherson Trio: Matthew McAllister , a 'local' classical guitarist, is rapidly gaining world wide recognition: the legendary Jimmie McGregor will be performing his acclaimed 'Gathering of Songs, Stories and Famous Folk': the hugely popular, irrepressible Christine Bovill will capture her audience with her interpretation of songs about 'Paris': and Buddy Holly and the Cricketers , our headline act, will bring the Festival to a rousing close. Truly something for everyone! Tickets will be on
sale from the Byre Theatre Box Office starting 30 May 2016. Follow the build up to the Festival on www.crailfestival.com, www.facebook.com/ CrailFestival, and ‘Crail Festival’ on Pinterest." www.crailfestival.com
Wickerman Festival Dumfries & Galloway 22-23 July
Wickerman is one of the UK’s best-loved independent music festivals which will enter its 15th consecutive year in 2016. With ten stages featuring an eclectic and exciting mix of leading artists, heritage acts and up-and-coming talent, the two day summer party caters for all musical tastes. www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk
Speyfest Moray 29-31 July
At the end of July, the playing fields on East Street in the Moray town of Fochabers will be home to the 21st annual Speyfest, three days of the best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music. The tented village hosts a variety of seated and standing events including the Friday and Saturday concerts and stomps, the music marathon that is the Speyfest Family Sunday, a craft and food fair and an ecumenical Celtic Kirk service. The event is fully licensed and offers a wide range of hot foods and a variety of drinks from a number on onsite concessions. www.speyfest.com
AUGUST
some exciting additions to the 2016 event including a second stage for the first time, new street food outlets and a larger kids zone to keep the children entertained. A limited number of Tier One Early Bird tickets are on sale from 1 January. www.partyatthepalace.co.uk
Innerleithen Music Festival Scottish Borders 19-21 August 2016
A hugely enjoyable weekend of traditional music in this small Borders town, beautifully situated amongst rolling hills by the River Tweed. Memorable concerts feature some of the biggest names in Celtic music alongside the best of the local talent and the weekend is rounded off with a concert presenting wonderful singers of traditional song. Complementing the concerts are an open stage, a singaround and the legendary informal music sessions in local hostelries and the Union Club. www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org
Doune The Rabbit Hole Cardross, nr Stirling 19-21 August 2016
A small family-friendly festival with a twist! Doune The Rabbit Hole presents music, comedy, art, spoken word, drama, puppetry and much more! Events across Scotland throughout the year culminating in a 3 day multi arts festival... it's time to go Doune The Rabbit Hole!! We make people happy through music, art, cake and loads of other stuff! After we've done that we teach people who wouldn't ordinarily be able to how to do creative things, like play instruments, write poetry and paint.
Tartan Heart ‘Belladrum’ Festival
www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk
Beauly 4-6 August
Loch Ness 20 August
Get yourself a ticket to Scotland’s all ages wackiest festival of music and performing arts. Bella is back in its beautiful Highland setting with all the crazy variety that makes it Scotland’s premier boutique festival. ''Belladrum - quite simply, it’s what everyday life should be like, if only everyday life didn't get in the way.'' - Clare Damdoaran, eFestivals. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival takes place in the beautiful Highland surroundings of Belladrum Estate, near Beauly in Inverness-shire. The independent festival has built a reputation for its eclectic line-ups, its offbeat non-musical entertainments and its allages approach.
Groove Loch Ness is due to return to the iconic location on the banks of the Loch for it’s 2nd outing. After the overwhelming positive feedback of the inaugural event which saw a raft of international DJ’s including Groove Armada, 2mandjs, Tensnake and B.Traits along with a wealth of talent from the Highlands and throughout Scotland, Groove Loch Ness will once again transform the world famous location into Scotland’s biggest nightclub under the stars.
www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk
Party at The Palace Linlithgow 13-14 August 2016
McEwan’s Party at The Palace is back for its third year following the fantastic event last summer. The 2 day party will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August in Linlithgow. It’s only 20 mins from Edinburgh and 35mins from Glasgow, making it one of the most easily accessible music festivals in Scotland. We have
Groove Loch Ness
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Our weekly gig guide giving a comprehensive snapshot of live music in every corner of the country
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FESTIVALS!
Our weekly look at Scotland’s music festivals with the latest news and a full listings for the year
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