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Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. 25 MAY GED HANLEY TRIO: Playing Time: 5.00 - 6.00pm. Party Cover Songs. Safehouse Playing Time: 7.00 - 8.30pm. Rock / Blues / R&B. Jojocoke Playing Time: 9.45 - 11.45pm. R&B / Ska / Soul. Fatlips, Playing Time: 12.45 - 2.45am. guitar rock covers, Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. THE EGG; Wee Red Bar Edinburgh. Wee Red Bar, Lauriston, Edinburgh. Time 11pm. Tickets £2 before 12 the £4. 26 MAY QUARRY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS HAPPY MARTYR: Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. From 7pm - 1am in The Ballroom. Advance tickets £6 stbf. Over 18 only. THE CHARLATANZ / COOKING SOUP DJS; Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. From 7.30pm in The Speakeasy. Advance tickets £6 stbf or £8 on the door. Buy online here. Over 18 only. RICHT HOAT CHILLIS: Playing Time: 9.30 - 11.30pm,Music Genre,RHCP tribute. Bannockburn Playing Time: 12.30 - 2.30am,Music Genre: Celtic / Folk / Rock. Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS: The Tannahill Weavers' diverse repertoire reflects the duality of Scotland's musical heritage. It embraces both the mystical quality of the Highlander's Celtic music, and the rollicking, sometimes even brawling qualities of the Lowlander's Anglo-Scots tunes. The Tannahill Weavers' arrangements blend the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. The penetrating sound of the Highland bagpipes is a thread of ancient memory running through it all. Howden Park

Centre, Howden, livingston. Time 7.30pm Tickets: £12 or £10 concession. 27 MAY OPEN MIC: Playing Time: 9.30 - 2.30am, Just Turn Up. Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. 28 MAY NUALA KENNEDY BAND: Currently touring “Noble Stranger", her third solo release on Nashville's Compass Records Label, Nuala Kennedy is an Irish singer and flute player with hauntingly beautiful vocals, adventurous instrumentation, and an imaginative mix of influences. Nuala Kennedy's singing and flute playing springs from the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland, and from the fathomless realms of her own imagination. A consummate performer with a buoyant personality, her music has been described as unique, evocative and soul-satisfying. Leith Folk Club, Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, Edinburgh. Doors Open - 7.30pm, Gig Starts - 8pm, Tickets £7. www.leithfolkclub.com BAND SHOWCASE: Playing Time: 8.00 - 8.40pm. email gaz@whistlebinkies.com for a slot. RaJ Playing Time: 9.00 - 9.40pm, Electric Clowns, Playing Time: 10.00 - 10.40pm. Rosettes, Playing Time: 11.00 - 11.40pm. Splendid Gentlemen, Playing Time: 12.00 - 2.30am, Music Genre: covers and versions. Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. 29 MAY SOLAREYE: Of Stanley Odd solo show at The Voodoo Rooms for a Tune into Autism gig also featuring Plum + Dawn Coulshed. http://thevoodoorooms.com www.facebook.com/stanleyodd BLUEFLINT: Enjoy the sound of banjos blended with fiddle, double-bass and drums in a line-up that deftly captures the atmospheric Blueflint sound. Dalkeith Arts Centre. 2 White Hart Street, Dalkeith.

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TUNE INTO AUTISM FEATURING PLUM / SOLAREYE: Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. From 7pm in The Ballroom. Advance tickets £7 stbf available from Tickets Scotland (Edinburgh). Over 18 only. CALLUM BEATTIE: Playing Time: 7.00 - 8.30pm.Music Genre: acoustic covers. Kings Close + The Black Charge, Playing Time: 9.30 - 11.30pm. 3 Card Trick, Playing Time: 12.30 - 2.30am. Music Genre: resident party band. Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. 30 MAY ROSS ARTHUR: Playing Time: 7.00 - 8.30pm,Music Genre: acoustic singer songwriter. Radge Against The Machine, Playing Time: 9.30 - 11.30pm, Music Genre: Rage Against The Machine Tribute. Dirty Betty Playing Time: 12.30 - 2.30am.Music Genre: blues rock covers. Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh.

31 MAY CHRIS FINN: Playing Time: 5.00 - 6.30pm.Music Genre: acoustic covers. LEE PATTERSON, Playing Time: 7.00 - 8.30pm. Music Genre: Acoustic / Blues. Bad Boogaloo, Playing Time: 9.45 - 11.45pm. Music Genre: Alternative / Bluegrass / Rockabilly, Mad Ferret, Playing Time: 12.45 - 2.45am. Music Genre: Celtic / Folk / Roots Music. Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. 2 JUNE PIRATE SONS with BLINDFOLDS, THE BOTSON CARTEL, THE JACARANDAS: @ Cabaret Voltaire, 36 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR 7pm PIRATE SONS are pleased to announce the launch of their much-anticipated debut EP, ‘233U’. Ticket includes to DM Lovers club night which follows at same venue. Tickets £5 (18+) from Ripping Records, Tickets Scotland http://233u.eventbrite.com AN EXTRA-SPECIAL HAIGHT

ASHBURY LOVE MUSIC - The Glendale Family, Miyagi, Al Shields & The Wilted Roses, The Appassionados: The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.30pm-11pm. Tickets £5 (£4 advance). 3 JUNE FOAKIES with GENESEE: (a Kenyan born and Glasgow based singer/songwriter who won a Danny at the Danny Kyle Open Mike Stage, part of Celtic Connections in January 2013). Support Acts; Lindsay and The Storm, Mark Barnett and Stephen Harrison. Also Poetry from Louise Peterkin. 'Foakies' takes place in the downstairs lounge at The Royal Oak, 1 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh. Time: 8.30pm, Tickets £5.00 payable at the door. 4 JUNE THE HENRY GIRLS: Leith Folk Club @ Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, EH6 4AA. Doors 7.30pm. £7. Tickets from E:leithfolkclubtickets@hotmail.co.uk P: 07502024852

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24 JUNE ST MARY’S MUSIC SCHOOL ANNUAL CONCERT: St Mary’s Music School Orchestra; String Ensemble; Chamber Choir: Choristers of St Mary’s Cathedral play Schubert: Music from Rosamunde; Maxwell Davies: An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise; Haydn: Symphony No 104 ‘London’ The annual Summer concert from Edinburgh’s St Mary’s Music School featuring guest conductor Christopher Seaman, Laureate of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, New York, and longtime associate of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street, Edinburgh. Tickets £10 (£7 concessions/£3 schoolchildren). Starts 7.30pm. 27 JUNE THE BLUES BAND: featuring Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Rob Townsend, Gary Fletcher and Tom McGuinness. The Blues Band is acknowledged throughout Europe and beyond as being amongst the very finest purveyors of rhythm & blues. Howden Park Centre, Howden, Livingston. 28 JUNE The Queen’s Hall presents LEO BLANCO: Venezuelan pianist Leo Blanco is a genuine virtuoso with a huge musical personality. His music is rooted in the Africa-Latina rhythms of his homeland and enriched by the vast knowledge of jazz and understanding of the classical tradition that you might expect from a professor of piano at America’s premier music college, Berklee, who has worked alongside jazz masters Pat Metheny, George Garzone and Bob Moses and has guested with numerous symphony orchestras. As a composer Blanco has scored music for the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, his own string quartet and most recently, Scottish horn quartet Brass Jaw, and his recordings have featured saxophonists Dave Liebman and Donny McCaslin, West African guitarist Lionel Loueke, Grammy award-winning singer Luciana Souza, and drummer Antonio Sanchez. His solo concerts are enthralling and rhapsodic displays of technical command and emotional communication, showing why on previous visits to Scotland Blanco has earned five-star reviews from The Scotsman and The Herald, drawn standing ovations at Aberdeen Jazz Festival and is the proud winner of a coveted Bank

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rock/blues trio 'Wheeesht!' With special guests the Southsides very own acoustic comedy duo 'The Grasping Skinflints', 18+, 9pm till 2am, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 12- Waverley Tearoom, 18 Moss Side Road Glasgow. Tickets- FREE. www.waverleytearoom.co.uk CHOMSKY ALLSTARS: 18+, Start-9pm till 1am, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 26 – Armstrongs, 136 Battlefield Road, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE USUAL SUSPECTS: Three piece band that play popular and classic folk, rock and pop. A talented bunch of guys who are a well known cover band round the circuit. 18+, Start- 9pm till midnight, Part of Southside Fringe,Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets - FREE THE SNEAKS: 18+, Start- 8.30pm till midnight, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 11 – 1901 Bar & Bistro, 1534, Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE THE DADDY NAGGINS: High Octane Bluegrass Folk and Country Roots from this energetic Glasgow 5 piece. 18+, Start-9pm till 1am. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 26 – Armstrongs, 136 Battlefield Road, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE THE SONS: This very popular band also known as the Plundering Sons play all kinds of great songs from classic Irish, Scottish, folk and pop. Very talented bunch of musicians. 18+, Start- 9pm till midnight. Part of Southside Fringe. Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets - FREE ALKOTRON: 18+ Start- 9pm till 1am, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 13- Linen 1906, 1110 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow Tickets- FREE 25 MAY HOUNDIN' THE STREETS: Jer Reid and Martin Law are bringing to you the beginnings of Punk, Hip Hop and Disco. Some of the best sounds that ever came out of New York. A collection of all the best artists from New York around the late 70′s and early 80′s. A vibrant happening every month. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 11pm – 3am. Tickets £5 / £3. ESCAPE DECEMBER AND THE INDEGENERATES: Two young pop punk bands appear at

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Castlehill Vaults, Ardrossan 26 MAY ESCAPE DECEMBER AND THE INDEGENERATES: Two young pop punk bands appear at Attic Garage, Glasgow WHERE THE FOLKS AT: Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 6pm – 8pm. Tickets Free. NOISE FOR VENDOR MOUTH: Music from Africa to dance to. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 11pm – 3am. Tickets £5 / £3. DRAM FOLK SESSIONS: everyone welcome, Woodlands Road, Glasgow, from 7pm-12, free entry FROM RUSSIA WITH LEV: Glasgow's one and only Lev Atlas (violin) in a programme of classical, folk and jazz all-time favourites. Russian Café-Gallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Merchant City, Glasgow. JOE QUINN; 18+, Start- 4pm till 7pm. Tickets- FREE. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 19- Allison Arms 720 Pollokshaws Rd Glasgow. CHRIS & ROBIN ADAMS: 18+, Start- 4pm – 7pm, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets - FREE JUNKSTAR BABY: Born of Bands long gone, JunkStar-Baby are an acoustic duo playing an eclectic soup of stuff they’ve pillaged and stuff they’ve written, fashioning their sets into little Play-Doh figurines of tight harmonies and new-nostalgia. 18+, Start- 5pm – 7pm, Venue 11 – 1901 Bar & Bistro, 1534, Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE. THE BLUE VELVETEEN’S; 18+, Start- 9pm till 1am. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 13- Linen 1906, 1110 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE SOUTHSIDE AMERICANA CLUB: With The Carlton Jug Band, Kevin Young and one more act to be confirmed. 18+, Start- 8pm – 11pm, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 14- The Glad Cafe, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, Tickets – £5 on Door. 29 MAY

THE KENNEDYS plus TOM HOUSTON: Sounds in the Suburbs @ Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club, 30 Chamberlain Road, Glasgow.G13 1QG 8pm. Tickets are £10 in advance and £12 on the door. The Kennedys from New York, plus Tom Houston. The Kennedys have released a string of albums to critical acclaim in the US, that have traversed a broad musical landscape, surveying power pop, acoustic songwriting, organic rock rooted in their early days in Austin, and a Byrds-inspired jangle. Tickets from Alan 07944354459 or soundsinthesuburbs@hotmail.co.uk also Tickets Scotland on 0141 204 5151 30 MAY JAZZ KITCHEN: Weekly jazz jam-sessions in a cosy atmosphere. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 9pm. Tickets Free. THE COTTON CANDY MUSIC CLUB with MARK RAFFERTY, JOHN ALEXANDER, JIM MCATEER, DIANE JARDINE at Dram! Woodlands Road, Glasgow, 8pm free entry. 31 MAY SUPERFLY: The legendary soul, funk and indie club of the Woodside Social fame's returns to the Duck. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 11pm – 3am. Tickets £5 / £3. 1 JUNE JEFFREY LEWIS & PETER STAMPFEL + MISTY'S BIG ADVENTURE: Wow! This is going to be a singular event, for sure. NYC anti-folk star Jeffrey Lewis (Rough Trade) is bringing to the UK his collaborative show with 60s psych-folk original Peter Stampfel (of Holy Modal Rounders / The Fugs). Jeffrey and Peter will be trading songs, chatting, playing and singing on each other's stuff, ably assisted by a vintage Jeff Lewis backing ensemble incorporating members of the Wave Pictures. At Mono Cafe Bar, 12 Kings Court, Glasgow, G1 5RB - 0141 553 2400 Doors at 7pm. Tickets £9 + booking fee from Monorail Music, TicketsScotland and www.wegottickets.com. FREAKBEATS: A 60’s mod happening. Jamo and guests playing a load of 45’s for your dancing pleasure. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets £5 (£3). Time 11pm- 3am. www.

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fierce ambition and a commitment to keeping rhythm, rhyme and soul at the forefront of their agenda. Firstly, a word of advice, If your idea of funk begins and ends with the theme tune from Shaft, retro silver hot pants or Huggy Bear's latest strides, forget it: this is the genuine article - musical tourists and posturing scenesters out for the next shallow trend to follow need not apply. this promises to be one special unique party night not to be missed. East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Rd East Kilbride Tickets £7.00 / £5.00 concession, Time 8pm, 16 JUNE WHERE THE FOLKS AT: Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets Free. Time 6pm- 8pm. www.flyingduckclub.com SUMMER SOUNDS BY THE SEINE; The evenings are getting warmer, you're sitting by the banks of the Seine and the sound of an accordion comes drifting gently across the water... You're actually in Cafe Cossachok... Accordionist Georgie Gajjic plays a selection of music from France to help you relax on a Sunday evening. Russian Café-Gallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Merchant City, Glasgow. Starts 9pm. www.cossachok.com 20 JUNE JAZZ KITCHEN: Live (and lively) Jazz sessions. Different musicians each week. Tuck into a bowl of tasty Jambalaya for £1.50. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets Free). Time 8pm- 12am. www.flyingduckclub.com I SEE HAWKS IN LA plus THE FIRST CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE: Sounds in the Suburbs @ Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club, 30 Chamberlain Road, Glasgow.G13 1QG 8pm. Tickets are £10 in advance and £12 on the door. Tickets from Alan 07944354459 or soundsinthesuburbs@hotmail.co.uk also Tickets Scotland on 0141 204 5151 www.iseehawks.com 21 JUNE SPANGLED CABARET: Eclectic and alternative music and

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CEDRIC WATSON & BIJOU CREOLE: From the warm heart of the Cajun country, multiple Grammy nominee Cedric Watson is the young king of the Louisiana scene. One of the brightest young talents to emerge in Cajun, Creole and Zydeco (Louisiana French) music over the last decade, Cedric Watson is a four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist & songwriter with seemingly unlimited potential. Tollbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £14/£12. Time 8pm. 26 MAY THE NIMMO BROTHERS: Acoustic; The Nimmo Brothers, best known as an electric blues act have decided to unplug the amps for an album that includes stripped back reworks of past songs, new material and covers of John Hiatt's "Feels Like Rain" and Free's "Be My Friend". You'll hear their blues roots in there, soulful, Sam Cooke moments, country hues and their Celtic roots. This album is set to bring the Nimmo's to a wider audience, building on their blues/rock background. Mundell Music,The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross. Tickets £14 27 MAY 20 ROCKS DUNDEE OPEN JAM: Open Mic/Jam, all welcome to participate or just relax and enjoy the music. Hosted by Sean Cairns. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Free entry. 18+ only. 29 MAY MARTIN TURNER'S WISHBONE ASH: Rescheduled show- Martin Turner, the definitive voice, creative force and founding member of British rock legends Wishbone Ash, returns with an exciting new band line up. Featuring Martin Turner (lead vocals, bass), Ray Hatfield (guitar, harmony vocals), Danny Willson (guitar, harmony vocals), Dave Wagstaffe (drums, percussion, harmony vocals). Mundell Music,The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs,

Kinross. 30 MAY THE HENRY GIRLS: Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club @ Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members. Starting at 7.30pm till about 10.30pm. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk www.facebook.com/kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub 20 ROCKS CHILLED SESSIONS – SAM SALLON, MORE TBC: FREE ENTRY 18+ ONLY. Sam's first studio release, an untitled limited-pressing three-track acoustic ep in 2005, brought Sam to the attention of some of Europe's top live promoters. Since his first UK tour, ten dates with Mexican duo Rodrigo y Gabriella in 2006, Sam has played a string of broad reaching supports from I am Kloot at the Islington Academy and Nouvelle Vague at the Pigalle to Peter Doherty at his landmark sellout RAH show, for Dot Allison at her UK album launch and for Lyle Lovett at the Royal Festival Hall. He will be releasing an EP in January 2013 called Kathy's Song, featuring Sam's take on the Paul Simon classic. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Free Entry. 18 plus. THE KENNEDYS: Over the last two decades, The Kennedys have released a string of albums to critical acclaim in the US, that have traversed a broad musical landscape, surveying power pop, acoustic songwriting, organic rock rooted in their early days in Austin, and a Byrds-inspired jangle that drew the attention of Roger McGuinn, Steve Earle, and most notably Nanci Griffith.Mundell Music,The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross. Tickets £12 CHILLED SESSIONS – SAM SALLON: More TBC. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Rd, Dundee. Time 8pm. Free Entry. 18 + Only. 31 MAY THE RAH’S, MORE TBC: With their sparkling and jangling slices of indie guitar rock, young Scottish band The Rah's are making waves far beyond their seaside hometown of Prestonpans near Edinburgh. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Road, Dundee. Time 8pm. Free Entry, 18 plus. THE RAH’S, MORE TBC: With their sparkling and jangling slices of indie guitar rock, young

Scottish band The Rah's are making waves far beyond their seaside hometown of Prestonpans near Edinburgh. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Rd, Dundee. Time 8pm. Free Entry. 18 + Only. STATE OF THE UNION / BOO HEWERDINE & BROOKS WILLIAMS; In the grand tradition of 'The Special Relationship', State Of The Union combines the talents of America and England, producing an end result that is sure to delight fans of hook-laden songs, fiery and emotional guitar playing and soulful vocals. A masterclass in songwriting, showing off the talents of bluesy Americana stalwart Brooks Williams and cult British singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine to full effect. Tollbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £12. Time 8pm. 1 JUNE THE MOON KIDS, THE PROJECT, NEW ROMANTICS CLUB & STEVI ZAFANI: play the next Rubber Stamp Promotions gig at Wee Jimmies Cowdenbeath. Doors open at 8pm and tickets cost £5. These can be bought from Wee Jimmies, or online from Ticketweb. The last few gigs at Wee Jimmies have sold out, so if you want to be at this one buy your ticket ASAP! www.facebook.com/RubberStampPromotions PARLOUR FLAMES (feat. Bonehead from Oasis), THE TRADE. Parlour Flames are ex-Oasis guitarist, Bonehead (aka Paul Arthurs) and Manchester-based musician and poet, Vinny Peculiar (aka Alan Wilkes. 20 Rocks, 15 Ward Rd, Dundee. Time 8pm. Tickets £8 / £10 on the door. 18 + Only. 3 JUNE LULO REINHARDT; Lulo Reinhardt Latin-Swing Project; Don’t miss out on this special show by gypsy guitar legend Lulo Reinhardt complete with his top class band. Lulo Reinhardt is the grand nephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt but the family's musical ties run deeper than that. Lulo is also the nephew of the gypsy violin master Shnuckenack Reinhardt and comes from a lineage peppered throughout with highly talented musicians. His Latin-Swing Project combines pure gypsy-swing music with elements of Latin music like flamenco, tango, and bossa nova and he will be joined by Daniel Weltlinger (violin), Harald

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just 20 years old, Scottish singer-songwriter Rachel has taken the folk music scene by storm. A straight-up storyteller with a voice to blow all others clean out of the water, Rachel packs an almighty punch with her earthy melodies and astonishing acoustic guitar skills. Support comes from Ken Stringfellow of R.E.M./The Posies fame and local musician Neil Stewart, aka End of Neil. Tollbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £10 Time 8pm. 27 JUNE EDDIE WALKER: Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club @ Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members. Starting at 7.30 till about 10.30. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk www.facebook.com/kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub LAU: BBC Radio 2, Folk Award Winners, Best Band, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2013! Lau combine stunning musicianship with a ground-breaking yet playful approach to traditional music transcending the music they hold dear, creating a cutting edge sound and garnering praise from far beyond the roots scene. Tollbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £14/£12. Time 8pm.

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STATE OF THE UNION: Boo Hewerdine is an English songwriter and lead singer of indie legends .Brooks Williams is a slide guitar wizard from the USA. Over the course of 17 albums he has secured a peerless reputation as a songwriter as well as being recognised as one of the world's best guitarists. Together their plan was to record an album using vintage mics and equipment live in just five days. After a day and a half they realised they had finished. Recorded in the order you hear on the record, the aim was to capture the sound of two guitarists and singers from completely different backgrounds working together in harmony. The result was even better than they had hoped for. Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness, in the OneTouch theatre. Time 8:00pm. Seat prices: £15.00 / Reduced Rates £13.00 / Eden Court Friends Discount Applies. 9 JUNE BLAZZ JAZZ - THE BOB HALL SHOW: Bob Hall’s electrifying keyboard wizardry and finely crafted songs has influenced generations of piano players and left a lasting legacy. The Maclean Room, Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness, Seat prices: Seat Price £8.00., Eden Court Friends Discount Applies 12 JUNE BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour: As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. Ceilidh Place, Ullapool, www.breabach.com CHRIS STOUT AND CATRIONA MCKAY; Catriona (Scottish harp) and Chris (Shetland Fiddle) have been involved in many projects together. In 2010 their album White Nights brought new fans to their music from all over the world. Enjoy a selection of the very best of this dynamic duo’s music from their last two breathtaking albums as well as new material from a forthcoming release. Onetouch Theatre, Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness, Time 7.30pm, Seat Prices £12.00 / Reduced Rates £10.00 / Eden Court

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BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour: As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. Carrbridge Village Hall, Carrbridge, Highlands - Tickets: 01479 841565 www.breabach.com 21 JUNE BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS: Insider Festival, Inshriach, near Aviemore. www.insiderfestival.com 28 JUNE THE BLUES BAND: The Blues Band was formed in 1979 by ex Manfred Mann group members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, originally to play a few pub gigs. Slide guitar ace and vocalist Dave Kelly was recruited, Gary Fletcher filled the bass post. Rob Townsend of Family Fame replaced Hughie Flint in 1982 at the drums. This show features a brilliant selection from their new studio album Few Short Lines which is collecting rave reviews everywhere. Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness, Time 8:00pm. Seat Prices £18.00 / Eden Court Friends Discount Applies

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carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 25 MAY VAMM: (Shetlandic: to bewitch and entrance) is an exciting string trio that weaves melody and harmony together creating a rich sound bursting with texture and groove. Shetland Fetlar Public Hall. 01595 745 555 26 MAY STEVE POLTZ: You have not experienced true entertainment until you sit in the audience at one of Steve Poltz’s shows. The former singer from The Rugburns (Mercury Records) is best known for his hilarious storytelling and witty personality, defying all traditional definitions in the

songwriting genre. Steve has toured with Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Jewel, The Wallflowers, Bare Naked Ladies, Rusted Root and Lucinda Williams in arenas, as well as performing intimate living room shows in any city in America. The Crypt, Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute. Doors 7pm, music starts 7.30pm. Tickets £10. Tickets available from Musicker in Rothesay and Mount Stuart www.mountstuart.com (01700 503877) www.mountstuart.com VAMM: (Shetlandic: to bewitch and entrance) is an exciting string trio that weaves melody and harmony together creating a rich sound bursting with texture and groove. Lerwick Mareel. 01595 745 555 2 JUNE JAZZ: This month we feature Ruth Wislon (vocals) with the Tim Saul Trio. Sunday afternoon jazz session at the Victoria Hotel. Victoria Street, Rothesay. Tickets from Brechin's On Bridgend Street 01700 502 922 or from the Victoria Hotel. Diners may reserve a preferred table for lunch and concert. Price: £10.00 9 JUNE NICK HARPER + GAVIN MOORE: The fantastic Nick Harper performs a double header with Gavin Moore. Nick Harper has played Bute a few times before and has never failed to amaze his audiences with his aggresive guitar playing and stunning vocal performances. Combine with the superb songwriting and vocals of Gavin Moore and you have a show not to be missed. The Craigmore Bowling Club, Rothesay. Tickets £10 from Musicker, MacQueen’s Butchers, Port Bannatyne Post Office and online at WeGotTickets. Doors: 7:00pm Music starts 7:30pm. 13 JUNE

BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour: As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. An Lanntair, Stornoway, Lewis www.breabach.com 14 JUNE

BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour: As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. Aros, Portree, Skye www.breabach.com 15 JUNE

BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour:. As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. Isle of Eigg Festival www.breabach.com 25 JUNE

AMY DUNCAN WITH FIONA RUTHERFORD: The Festival Bar – Orkney, 10 JULY ANNA COOGAN WITH MIKE FIASCHI: St. Paul’s Church Hall, Rothesay. Tickets £10 from Musicker, MacQueen’s Butchers and Port Bannatyne Post Office.

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25 MAY THE HELMS: Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9pm. Free admission. THE SUNDANCER; Burns 'an 'a that Festival Songwriting workshop at the Belleisle Conservatory, 1 St Leonards Wynd, Ayr. From 3.30pm – 5pm. Free.

28 MAY ALAN REID (EX BATTLEFIELD BAND) AND ROB VAN SANTE: Ayr Arts Guild, Ayr Town Hall Council Chambers. Time2.30pm. Tickets at the door 01292 617 660 29 MAY CELTIC FIDDLE FESTIVAL: finest folk violinists anywhere” by The Washington Post, world renowned fiddlers Kevin Burke (Ireland), Christian Lemaître (France) and André Brunet (Canada) showcase a fascinating juxtaposition of international and individual styles. Along with acclaimed guitarist Nicholas Quemener from Brittany, the quartet combines their talents, musical traditions, and spontaneous humour for an evening of dazzling energy and subtle grace. These traditional masters showcase their regional repertoires and together conjure an experience of breathtaking performances. Together, they play with such relentless precision and fire that the tunes transcend all cultural and geographical barriers, leaving the audience with an unforgettable experience. Gaiety Theatre, Main Theatre, , Carrick Street, Ayr. Time £7.30pm. Tickets £18.50 / £17.50 conc. 30 MAY TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES: host the weekly live music/jam session. New musicians and bands always welcome. Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.30pm. Free admission. For further information contact Bill on 07967 503027. 1 JUNE

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TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES: The Twa Dugs, 4 Killoch Pl, Town Centre, Ayr, Free Admission, Time 9pm. 4 JUNE

LULO REINHARDT: Lulo Reinhardt Latin-Swing Project; Don’t miss out on this special show by gypsy guitar legend Lulo Reinhardt complete with his top class band. Lulo Reinhardt is the grand nephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt but the family's musical ties run deeper than that. Lulo is also the nephew of the gypsy violin master Shnuckenack Reinhardt and comes from a lineage peppered throughout with highly talented musicians. His Latin-Swing Project combines pure gypsy-swing music with elements of Latin music like flamenco, tango, and bossa nova and he will be joined by Daniel Weltlinger (violin), Harald Becher (bass), Uli Kramer (drums) and Sean Mackenzie (keyboards). Gaiety Theatre, Carrick Street, Ayr. Time £7.30pm. Tickets £12. 6 JUNE

LIVE MUSIC/JAM SESSION with Tambo & The Spitfires. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.30pm. Free admission. For further information contact Bill on 07967 503027. 8 JUNE

FIVE WHEEL DRIVE: Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.00pm. Free admission. TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES: Crumbs & Cocktails,18 Smith Street, Ayr. Free Admission. Time 9pm. 13 JUNE

LIVE MUSIC/JAM SESSION with Tambo & The Spitfires. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.30pm. Free admission. For further information contact Bill on 07967 503027. 15 JUNE

BALTIC PASSION With Mr McFall’s Chamber: The

pioneering Scottish ensemble Mr McFall’s Chamber, with their guests Cyril Garac (violin) and Maria Martinova (piano), delve into the fascinating diverse musical culture of the Baltic States to explore its rich emotional landscapes and colourful mix of musical styles. The concert features pieces from Estonian minimalist Arvo Pärt with works by Zita Bružaitė and Erkki-Sven Tüür, a helping of music from Scandinavia and a haunting sextet arrangement of Sibelius’ Einsames Lied and Olli Mustonen’s fiery Toccata for piano and strings. Renowned for their performances of tango music, McFall’s also explore the world of Finnish tango, joined by two tango musicians of international renown, violinist Cyril Garac and pianist Maria Martinova, for two classics of Finnish traditional tango, and Aulis Sallinen’s take on the Finnish tango tradition, Introduction and Tango Overture. Main Theatre, Gaiety Theatre, Carrick Street, Ayr. Tickets: £14.50/£13.50(conc). Starts 7.30pm. ISIS: Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.00pm. Free admission. 20 JUNE

LIVE MUSIC/JAM SESSION with Tambo & The Spitfires. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.30pm. Free admission. For further information contact Bill on 07967 503027. 21 JUNE

ROBIN ADAMS / CRAIG MARTIN WARD / SLEEPY EYES NELSON / LUTHER THE BHEAR: Continuing our popular series of Studio Sessions platform for emerging musical talent. Robin Adams is a hugely talented singer-songwriter from Glasgow who has received critical acclaim from Q Magazine for his two full length albums. Craig Martin Ward is an Ayr based talent who wows audiences where ever he performs for his passionate performances, brilliantly written hook laden songs and of course his voice which is one of the finest in the country. Sleepy Eyes Nelson is a country blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Ayrshire. Known as the

King Of The Clyde Delta Blues, Sleepy Eyes was first discovered by the American record label Devil’s Ruin Records, and has a distinctive finger style of playing, playing in effect the bass, rhythm, lead, percussion and vocals all at the same time. And Luther the Bhear is the solo alias of Ayrshire artist Luther Sean Hall who combines his love of pop music with traditional folk, blues and ragtime music. Luther strives to be something a little different amongst the Scottish acoustic scene, and 2013 has seen great reception to his brand of guitar heavy folk-pop. Studio Theatre, Gaiety Theatre, Carrick Street, Ayr. Tickets £10. Starts 7.30pm. 22 JUNE BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS: Midsummer Music Festival, Gatehouse of Fleet. www.musicgatehouse.com SWAGGER: Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.00pm. Free admission. 27 JUNE

LIVE MUSIC/JAM SESSION with Tambo & The Spitfires. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.30pm. Free admission. For further information contact Bill on 07967 503027. 29 JUNE

DENZEL'S CAT, Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.00pm. Free admission. TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES: Harley's, 145B High Street, Ayr, Free Admission. Time 9pm

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1 JUNE TOMMY ASHBY, ELECTRIC PENELOPE and ALAN OLIVER: St Boswells Live! is very excited to be hosting the opening evening of St Boswells Village Week. True to form, we have pulled out all the stops to bring you a truly engaging and entertaining show to kick the week off. Tommy Ashby has come back up from London to his native Borders, to perform a solo set for us. Electric Penelope comprise Berwick-Upon-Tweed based Anna Emmins, a truly extraordinary singer and songwriter, plus a superb band of musicians, all of whom are performers in their own right. Doors 7.30, St Boswells Village Hall with candles, nibbles and a lovely atmosphere. Tickets: £10 full / £5 under-16 / £25 family of up to 5, at St Boswells Post Office or on the door (subject to availability). Buy online tickets at a £1 discount for adults, including booking fee! (sorry, no family tickets online): www.wegottickets.com 16 JUNE SANDI THOM with guests TORINO: Volunteer Hall, Galashiels. Doors 7pm for 7.30pm. Online tickets £15 from www.borderevents.com or phone 01750 725480. www.reiverpromotions.co.uk www.facebook.com/reiverpromotions 26 JUNE THE BLUES BAND: featuring Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Rob Townsend, Gary Fletcher and Tom McGuinness. The Blues Band is acknowledged throughout Europe and beyond as being amongst the very finest purveyors of rhythm & blues. The Maltings Theatre & Cinema, Eastern Lane, Berwick-upon-Tweed. Tickets £17.50, children’s £8. Time 7.30pm.

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MAY Southside Fringe Glasgow May 10-26 We are a group of creative South-side professionals giving our time to build a Southside Fringe Festival to run in tandem with and complement the Southside Festival in May 2013. Working closely with Public-I Events and Media, we will act as an agency, bringing together venues and performers. The Southside Fringe is focused upon providing a fortnight of quality opportunities for acts, performers and musicians in May 2013. It’s an incredibly exciting time in the Southside with fantastic new venues The Glad Café and The Bungo actively encouraging creativ-ity and supporting local Southside talent. The ethos of the Southside Fringe is very much ‘strength in numbers’ : the more facets of the community and local businesses who get involved the louder our voice and the bigger the Southside’s profile will be on the festival map. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Perth Festival of the Arts Perth May 16-26 The Festival intends to celebrate its 42nd birthday by staging some world-class events with an interna-tional flavour with artists coming from the USA and Russia as well as the UK. The Festival covers many art forms from classical music and opera to comedy, rock, folk and the visual arts. www.perthfestival.co.uk Skye Accordion & Fiddle Festival Skye May 23-25 The annual Isle of Skye Accordion and Fiddle Festival just goes from strength to strength. The festival has built up a superb reputation for the quality and quantity of music, fine venues and hospitality and most of all a friendly and happy family atmosphere where old friend-ships are rekindled and new friend-ships formed through the mutual love of the music. www.skyemusic.co.uk/festival.asp Orkney Folk Festival Orkney May 23-26 Here we are folks – Orkney Folk Festival number 31! Once again we

have some big names coming north to join in the fun in May, and from the ceilidh bands to the almost indie strand, we have brought together a broad mix of artists that we hope appeals to everyone’s interpretation of the increasingly expansive folk genre. We are also excited to be working on some new and collabo-rative events within our four-day programme, more of which will be revealed in the New Year. As ever, our local traditions and musicians – both established and emerging – will be centre stage alongside those visiting the festival. You would be hard pushed to find another festival throughout the country that has such a strong home representation, and it is one that we are hugely proud of. www.orkneyfolkfestival.com Knockengorroch World Ceilidh Kirkcudbright May 23-26 If you prefer a bigger festival in a smaller pot you are a Knockengor-rocher! Join us beside the glittering Water of Deugh beneath the broad shoulders of southwest Scotland's great mountain peaks to celebrate some of the finest music from the Celtic diaspora and everywhere in-between. The World Ceilidh melds together the most ancient roots music with the latest cutting edge sounds. This first truly backwoods upland music fest in Scotland hosts some of the best musicians and performers from across the world. All are invited to journey over hill and dale by rock and stream to our natural greenfield auditorium and to our upland stage to experience the biggest little festival this side of anywhere! www.knockengorroch.org.uk Doune & Dunblane Fling May 23-26 Like many others, the Fling was conceived with the help of music and alcohol. It began as an idea at the Dunblane Folk Club, among a group of people fond of music and fun. And so in May 1993 the first Fling happened. Since then the Fling has gone from strength to strength. Somewhere along the line the first 'Fling by the River' began. Held each Fling Saturday on Dunblane's historic Drying Green, its activities have ranged from an open stage for local young musicians, fire engines, space-hopper races and fire-eating jugglers, to the annual Rotary Club race for 4,000 plastic ducks down the Allan Water. Gradually a 'Fringe Fling' has developed, featuring over the years everything from ghost

walks, pub quizzes, plays from the local Drama Group, master classes in everything from fiddling or man-dolins to harmony singing or bo-dhran, and the now-annual Thurs-day Jazz Night. www.dunblanefling.com Burns an' a' That! Ayr May 24-26 The Burns an' a' that! Festival is an annual tribute to Scotland's interna-tionally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. In 2013 the festival will celebrate both its twelfth anniversary and The Year of Natural Scotland with a spe-cial 'Weekend in the Park' celebra-tion at Belleisle Park, Ayr (Sat 25 & Sun 26 May). Join us for an amaz-ing line-up of live music, visual and performance art, family entertain-ment, food and drink and much more! The festival begins with a special FESTIVAL FRIDAY (Fri 24 May) launch in Ayr Town Centre where you can find out all about the week-end ahead and get a taste for some of the treats on offer. The weekend completes with a bril-liant FESTIVAL FINALE gig in our live music tent where Justin Currie (ex Del Amitri) will perform tracks from his solo and band career. Justin will be supported by Rachel Sermanni. Tickets are priced £15. Buy Tickets here. Bring your friends, bring a picnic and join us for an unforgettable weekend packed full of unique sur-prises! Entry to the Burns an' a' that! Festi-val Weekend in the Park is free! Parking on site is limited to some disabled spaces only but please check our 'how to get here' section for all travel opportunities including the Burns an' a' that! Festival Shut-tlebus and Hometime Bus. www.burnsfestival.com Portsoy Folk Festival : “The 4th Haal” Portsoy May 24-26 A weekend of songs, tunes, stories, poetry, dance, workshops and ses-sions to be held in and around Port-soy. Main Festival Concert on Satur-day featuring Glasgow based Irish Trio The Friel Sisters, who play Fid-dle, Flute, Uillean Pipes and Sing. Irish International Sensation, the composer of ‘A Woman’s Heart’ El-eanor McEvoy. Songs and stories from our MC for the evening MC Ar-thur Johnstone.

www.bothyfolk.com Montrose Music Festival Montrose May 24-26 Featuring local and national bands and musicians Some of the greatest musical talent on show Something for everyone. “Music fans can ex-pect bigger and better during the 2013 ‘MoFest’ www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk Kintyre Songwriter's Festival Campbeltown May 24-26 The Kintyre Songwriters Festival is a music festival which aims to showcase and promote the song writing and musical talent in Kin-tyre. It also aims to encourage a new generation of local songwriters and musicians, by means of dona-tions to local musical groups/organisations and the presentation of an annual memorial quaiche at Campbeltown Grammar School for original folk song. www.kintyresongwritersfestival.co.uk Islay Malt & Music Festival Islay May 24 - June 1 Since our beginning in 1984 the Is-lay Festival Association must have greeted literally hundreds of thou-sands of visitors, and still you find us!! This year we will be featuring a ‘Food Event’, an outdoor gig, Gaelic lessons, music, songs, ceilidhs, fishing, whisky tasting and much more. The Festival is held in the last week of May every year, with ceilidhs, dances, recitals, chil-dren's workshops; there is some-thing for everyone. For the last number of years all of the Islay dis-tilleries have held open days throughout the week of the festival, adding to the mix! Come along and enjoy a week long celebration of music and all that Islay has to offer. www.islayfestival.co.uk

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