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carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 13 JULY MAIN STREET BLUES: Chase Inn, Bonnyrigg. 9.30pm. See website for details and tickets. www.mainstreetblues.co.uk ADSR / NUMBERS ARE FUTILE / ONE TBC: Henry’s Cellar Bar, 16a Morrison Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.00pm. Tickets £5 / £4 NORMAN LAMONT WITH JAMES WHYTE AND MARY ROBBS as Edinburgh’s Kilderkin Bar – 65/67 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8BT, Norman Lamont is popular, catchy and wry. Like Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen he draws on folk and American melodies touching on universal themes via particularly quirky characters. One of the first singers to grace the stage at OOTB, Norman is backed this Saturday by multi-instrumentalist James Whyte and Mary Robbs indulging in gratuitous violins as his ‘Invisible Helpers’. Fifteen-minute stage slots are available as usual this Saturday night. OOTB starts at 8pm, but turn up sometime before 7:30pm to book one of those slots and let us hear what you got. Free entry as always and original material only. www.outofthebedroom.co.uk 14 JULY

BLIND POET: In West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh. Sunday Service with host Chilli Dogs. Free Entry www.facebook.com/blindpoet 15 JULY LACH’S ANTIHOOT OPEN STAGE: Henry’s Cellar Bar, 16a Morrison Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.00pm. Tickets free. 16 JULY

FRASER FIFIELD and GRAEME STEPHEN: At Leith Folk Club, Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, EH6 4NN. 7.30pm. £7. Fraser is a multi-instrumentalist who has developed an distinctive sound across the variety of wind instruments he plays and an approach to music making which has lead to collaboration with a diverse list of artists. Graeme is involved in numerous projects playing a wide array of styles from free Improvisation to folk music. Graeme's compositions take influence from the different styles of players involved, which include folk, jazz and classical disciplines. www.leithfolkclub.com SONGWRITERS’ CELLAR: EUAN WEDDELL / ACTS TBC: Henry’s Cellar Bar, 16a Morrison Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.00pm. Tickets free. BLIND POET: In West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh. Open mic at 9pm with host Chris Buckley. Free Entry www.facebook.com/blindpoet 17 JULY

LACH’S ANTIHOOT RADIO NIGHT: LACH / GUEST TBC: Henry’s Cellar Bar, 16a Morrison Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £5. BLIND POET: In West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh. Pressure Valve Events at 10pm bringing you a host of bands new and old on the Edinburgh Music Scene. Free Entry www.facebook.com/blindpoet 18 JULY

CLICK CLACK CLUB: BEDTIME FOR BEES / DOMINIC WAXING LYRICAL / STEVE KETTLEY’S ODD TIMES: Henry’s Cellar Bar, 16a Morrison Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £5 / £3 students 19 JULY

35th EDINBURGH JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL, Friday 19th - Sunday 28th July venues across the capital. Headline acts include: Jools

Holland, Eric Burdon, Pharoah Sanders, Tia Fuller, Champian Fulton, Snarky Puppy, Mud Morganfield, Ghostpoet, Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert, The Three Bs (Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Keith Ball) and many more. Expect unique artistic collaborations, cutting edge performers, funk and dance-fused sounds, timeless jazz favourites, intense art, total relaxation and a good time for all! There’ll be fun-packed nights at Festival Theatre, a party atmosphere at the Spiegeltent and show-stopping performances at the Queen’s Hall. The Festival will also be setting up a cool, modern jazz club at 3 Bristo Place. Brand new Festival elements this year include Cross the Tracks, a fresh strand that throws the spotlight on contemporary, underground music influenced by jazz. Participating artists include Hidden Orchestra, Submotion Orchestra and Ghostpoet. Plus the Tron Kirk will transform into a new ‘Festival hub’ - a club that will open at 10am and run through to late evening with a grand array of performers from contemporary jazz via Edinburgh heroes to vintage jazz. The Edinburgh Jazz Festival Orchestra presents the inspirational Sacred Concert by Duke Ellington. Great American singer Champian Fulton makes her festival debut, headlining a programme of young musicians playing older styles of jazz. The Festival celebrates Muddy Water’s Centenary with a special concert by his eldest son, Mud Morganfield. Tickets are available from: www.edinburghjazzfestival.com The Hub: 0131 473 2000 or in person from Castlehill, Edinburgh. NORMAN SILVER & THE GOLD / FATALISTS / COW COW BOOGIE: Henry’s Cellar Bar, 16a Morrison Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.00pm. Tickets £5. BLIND POET: In West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh. Baz Simpson and his Wolfpack. Free Entry www.facebook.com/blindpoet 20 JULY

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BLANK CANVAS/ TAFFY/ WE CAME FROM THE NORTH/ WOZNIAK: Eclectic evening of music from stylish post-punkers Blank Canvas, the poppy sound of Tokyo's own Taffy promoting the release of their second album 'Lixivate', epic ear-blasting from We Came From The North and feedback fury from the mighty Wozniak. Time 7pm, Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, £4 adv/ £7 on door. FAT HIPPY RECORDS SHOWCASE: Featuring Scottish Artists; THE LORELEI, DIRTY SHOES AND CRAIG JOHN DAVIDSON at Bannermans, 212 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NQ Tel 0131 556 3254 Show 8pm Tickets £6 www.bannermanslive.co.uk www.facebook.com/events/430179627078813/ www.fathippyrecords.co.uk BODIES / THE I-MAN-I EXPERIENCE / DAPITZ: Henry’s Cellar Bar, 16a Morrison Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.00pm. Tickets £5. BLIND POET: In West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh. The

Victorian Trout Conspiracy. Free Entry www.facebook.com/blindpoet 21 JULY

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL CARNIVAL: Princes Street and Princes Street Gardens will be alive with the sounds of street music, colourful costumes, circus and street theatre and dance from 2-4pm on Sunday 21 July – with free admission for all. Over 35 acts, with a total of over 400 performers, from the West Indies (Martinique and Trinidad and Tobago); the South Indian Ocean (Réunion); China; all across Europe (Hungary, France, Italy, Holland, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Spain); and from Scotland and the rest of the UK will come together to create a vibrant international Carnival party. At the Ross Bandstand, there will be seating available to relax and enjoy an eclectic mix of international music and dance acts. www.edinburghfestivalcarnival.com JAZZ ALFRESCO: In Edinburgh’s Grassmarket, from 2-5pm, accompanied by live jazz

and blues from Al’s Dixie Palz and The Foo Birds. This event is free for all, presented in association with Greater Grassmarket Business Improvement District. www.edinburghfestivalcarnival.com BLIND POET: In West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh. Sunday Service with host Shamless. Free Entry www.facebook.com/blindpoet 22 JULY

LACH’S ANTIHOOT OPEN STAGE: Henry’s Cellar Bar, 16a Morrison Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.00pm. Tickets free. 23 JULY

MAIN STREET BLUES: Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival. The Tron, 8pm. See website for details and tickets. www.mainstreetblues.co.uk MALCOLM BUSHBY: Born in Tasmania, Australia with a strong Scottish heritage Malcolm grew up listening to the traditional music of Scotland and Ireland through his parents

playing and recordings. Since arriving in the UK Malcolm has worked and studied with Aidan O’Rourke, Catriona MacDonald, Shona Mooney, Sophy Ball and has studied with Stewart Hardy ( ex John Wright Band). Malcolm has taught fiddle at Core Music Shop in Hexham, Northumberland and ran workshops on traditional fiddle playing. Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, Edinburgh. Doors Open - 7.30pm. Tickets from £7 www.leithfolkclub.com Email - leithfolkclubtickets@hotmail.co.uk Phone – 07502024852 SONGWRITERS’ CELLAR - acts tbc: Henry’s Cellar Bar, 16a Morrison Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.30pm. Tickets free. BLIND POET: In West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh. Open mic at 9pm with host Chris Buckley. Free Entry www.facebook.com/blindpoet 24 JULY

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Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £5. BLIND POET: In West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh. Pressure Valve Events at 10pm bringing you a host of bands new and old on the Edinburgh Music Scene. Free Entry www.facebook.com/blindpoet 26 JULY

BLIND POET: In West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh. Jamie Scott our resident acoustic magician. Free Entry www.facebook.com/blindpoet 27 JULY

THE STARK PALACE / WHITE LIGHTNIN’ / ONE TBC: Henry’s Cellar Bar, 16a Morrison Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.00pm. Tickets £5 / £4. BLIND POET: In West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh. A'Turas. Free Entry www.facebook.com/blindpoet 28 JULY

BLIND POET: In West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh. Sunday Service with host Rayne. Free Entry www.facebook.com/blindpoet 29 JULY

LACH’S ANTIHOOT OPEN STAGE: Henry’s Cellar Bar, 16a Morrison Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.00pm. Tickets free. BLIND POET: In West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh. Willie Logans singer/songwriter evening 8pm. Free Entry www.facebook.com/blindpoet 30 JULY

MICHELLE BURKE: Michelle has recently worked for the Scots Music Group Inspire project whose aims were to encourage participation and involvement of socially excluded and vulnerable participants in folk music and singing. Initiated by her work with the Inspire project and a new desire to create her own songs, Michelle has spent time focusing on developing her songwriting potential in Nashville’s dynamic songwriting culture while collaborating with songwriters and attending workshops. Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, Edinburgh. Doors Open - 7.30pm. Tickets £7 from www.leithfolkclub.com Email - leithfolkclubtickets@hotmail.co.uk Phone - 07502024852

PHIL LEE on his "Fall and Further Decline of the Mighty King Of Love" European Tour/ Fash Stewart and The Slim Panatellas. Leith Folk Club, The Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, Edinburgh. SONGWRITERS’ CELLAR: ACTS TBC: Henry’s Cellar Bar, 16a Morrison Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.00pm. Tickets Free. BLIND POET: In West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh. Open mic at 9pm. Mix of covers and original music from host Craig Finnie on the last Tuesday. Free Entry www.facebook.com/blindpoet 31 JULY

LACH’S ANTIHOOT RADIO NIGHT: LACH / GUEST TBC: Henry’s Cellar Bar, 16a Morrison Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.00pm. Tickets free. BLIND POET: In West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh. Pressure Valve Events at 10pm bringing you a host of bands new and old on the Edinburgh Music Scene. Free Entry www.facebook.com/blindpoet 2 AUGUST THE HOT SEATS: The Hot Seats play stringband music with simple intentions: to keep the role of traditional musician as entertainer and commentator alive and kicking. At Edinburgh Fringe. www.facebook.com/thehotseats EMERGING MUSIC’S SHOWCASE: at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, starring Turning Plates, Jo Mango and The State Broadcasters. All of the artists on the bill were included in The Herald’s Top 50 Albums of 2012, so this is something you won’t want to miss! By bringing these artists along to the Fringe Festival, we hope to get some extra exposure for them and also give the public an insight into the latest up and coming acts from Scotland. Creative Scotland have just awarded Turning Plates with funding towards the recording of their debut album, which is expected to be released early 2014. While Jo Mango and The State Broadcasters have won widespread acclaim for their latest albums. www.facebook.com/emergingmusicuk MAIN STREET BLUES: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Henry's Cellar Bar, 7.30pm.See

website for details and tickets. www.mainstreetblues.co.uk 3 AUGUST THE HOT SEATS: The Hot Seats play stringband music with simple intentions: to keep the role of traditional musician as entertainer and commentator alive and kicking. At Edinburgh Fringe. www.facebook.com/thehotseats 4 AUGUST THE HOT SEATS: The Hot Seats play stringband music with simple intentions: to keep the role of traditional musician as entertainer and commentator alive and kicking. At Edinburgh Fringe. www.facebook.com/thehotseats 4 AUGUST

A BAND CALLED QUINN: Biding Time (remix). 9pm The Dissection Room at Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1PL. £12/ £10. A Band Called Quinn bring their immersive, silent-disco journey through the fame factory to the largest arts festival in the world this August. For three dates only audience members will have the opportunity to experience this critically acclaimed multimedia performance combining live music by A Band Called Quinn, film by Uisdean Murray & performance directed by Grid Iron theatre director Ben Harrison. The band will be launching the soundtrack album to the show at The Fringe. The show has been supported by members of the public via a Sponsume crowdfunding campaign including best selling crime writer Ian Rankin & a sponsorship deal with Freshman Guitars & Arts & Business Scotland. Freshman Guitar's are manufactured in singer Louise Quinn's hometown of East Kilbride & count actor Steven Segal amoungst their endorsees! You can listen to tracks from the album here: https://soundcloud.com/laquinn27/sets/a-band-called-quinn-biding Tickets: http://festival.summerhall.co.uk/event/biding-time-remix

www.abandcalledquinn.com 6 AUGUST TWANGDOGS: Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe www.facebook.com/twangdogs 7 AUGUST MAIN STREET BLUES: Fringe by the Sea, North Berwick Masonic Hall, 8pm. See website for details and tickets. www.mainstreetblues.co.uk TWANGDOGS: Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe. www.facebook.com/twangdogs 11 AUGUST

A BAND CALLED QUINN: Biding Time (remix). 9pm The Dissection Room at Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1PL. £12/ £10. A Band Called Quinn bring their immersive, silent-disco journey through the fame factory to the largest arts festival in the world this August. For three dates only audience members will have the opportunity to experience this critically acclaimed multimedia performance combining live music by A Band Called Quinn, film by Uisdean Murray & performance directed by Grid Iron theatre director Ben Harrison. The band will be launching the soundtrack album to the show at The Fringe. The show has been supported by members of the public via a Sponsume crowdfunding campaign including best selling crime writer Ian Rankin & a sponsorship deal with Freshman Guitars & Arts & Business Scotland. Freshman Guitar's are manufactured in singer Louise Quinn's hometown of East Kilbride & count actor Steven Segal amoungst their endorsees! You can listen to tracks from the album here: https://soundcloud.com/laquinn27/sets/a-band-called-quinn-biding

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Biding Time (remix). 9pm The Dissection Room at Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1PL. £12/ £10. A Band Called Quinn bring their immersive, silent-disco journey through the fame factory to the largest arts festival in the world this August. For three dates only audience members will have the opportunity to experience this critically acclaimed multimedia performance combining live music by A Band Called Quinn, film by Uisdean Murray & performance directed by Grid Iron theatre director Ben Harrison. The band will be launching the soundtrack album to the show at The Fringe. The show has been supported by members of the public via a Sponsume crowdfunding campaign including best selling crime writer Ian Rankin & a sponsorship deal with Freshman Guitars & Arts & Business Scotland. Freshman Guitar's are manufactured in singer Louise Quinn's hometown of East Kilbride & count actor Steven Segal amoungst their endorsees! You can listen to tracks from the album here: https://soundcloud.com/laquinn27/sets/a-band-called-quinn-biding Tickets: http://festival.summerhall.co.uk/event/biding-time-remix www.abandcalledquinn.com 16 AUGUST

NUALA KENNEDY BAND (IRL/SCOT) + A. J. ROACH (U.S.A.): Stunning Irish/Scottish traditional music with a twist meets original songs from the Appalachian Mountains in a one-off Festival Fringe Special! Nuala Kennedy, Described as fearless of the unknown by The Irish Times, Edinburgh resident flute player and singer Nuala Kennedy has been based in Scotland since 1995. Currently living in Leith, she has toured the world to critical acclaim as the Nuala Kennedy Band, her Scottish power-house quartet. A. J. ROACH, now splitting his time between New York City and Edinburgh, A. J. Roach was born and raised in the deep hollows of mountainous Scott County, Virginia -- the cultural and geographical epicenter of America's Appalachian Mountain Range, and the birthplace of American country music. A. J.'s songs have been featured in several U.S. televison shows and feature-length films, and have drawn comparisons to Townes Van Zandt, Vic Chesnutt and Will Oldham. Tickets: www.edfringe.com/event/NUALAKE £12/£10 9.45pm Venue 123, Acoustic Music Centre @St Bride's - 10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 2DZ Tel: 0131 668 2019

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THE WINTER TRADITION with support from THE LONELY TOGETHER and BOOK GROUP: @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh. The Winter Tradition will play their biggest headline show to date at The Liquid Room as part of DF Concerts world renowned line up at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Doors 7pm, over 14s. Tickets are available for £8 from http://thewintertradition.bigcartel.com along with some exclusive merchandise and ticket bundles. 25 AUGUST

ELJAM AND FEAST RECORDS SHOWCASE: The best of East Lothian’s young musical talent. 3pm – 10pm at The Brunton, Musselburgh. Young, up and coming music acts from East Lothian will be under the spotlight at The Brunton this August when the ELjam and Feast Records Showcase host a number of acts during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Showcase is an exciting collaboration between ELjam, East Lothian Youth Music Forum and Feast, Edinburgh College’s student-run record label and undoubtedly the place to be for the best in local up-and-coming talent. The ELjam and Feast Records Showcase will be in venue 1 at The Brunton (venue 191) on Sunday 25 August from 3pm – 10pm. Tickets are £5 (standing) and are available now on 0131 665 2240 or online at www.thebrunton.co.uk. Tickets are also available from the Fringe on 0131 226 0000 or www.edfringe.com

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Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Time 11.30pm. Tickets £4. 14 JULY

FOLK JAM SESSIONS: Traditional folk music with the odd surprise or two thrown in! It can get pretty busy so turn up early to get a seat! Starts 7pm. Dram, 232-246 Woodlands Road, Glasgow. WHERE THE FOLKS AT: Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfiels St, Glasgow. 6pm-8pm. Tickets Free. MONSTER-A-GOGO: B-MOVIES AND BOMBSHELLS: Nice N Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £5. 15 JULY ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH GERRY LYONS; Nice N Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets Free. 17 JULY

MAIREARAD GREEN & ANNA MASSIE: at the CCA Glasgow. Two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie are back in Glasgow, with their new album Doubling. The due perform their first Glasgow concert since the release of their second album for Glow Arts at the Centre for Contemporary Art. This is the first of concert for Glow Arts who relaunched in March 2013 and will be hosting regular concerts at the CCA. The aim of the concert series is to provide audiences in Glasgow with a programme of high quality contemporary folk music. This is building on the success of previous promotions at Stereo. Glow Arts is a Glasgow based arts company run by Jennifer McGlone specializing in promotions, events and festival management, consultancy and education projects. www.glowarts.co.uk Tickets are £12/9 available from the CCA Glasgow 0141 352 4900. www.cca-glasgow.com or http://mairearad-and-anna.eventbrite.com/ 19 JULY THE LEVEE STROLLERS, PHOENIX LIGHTS, AWAKEN WORSHIP, MPFREE: Indie rock with a touch of rap/rock. Buff Club 142 Bath Lane, Glasgow. 18+, Doors 7.15pm, Tickets £5.

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SUNSHINE SOCIAL /Cherri Fosphate / Johnny Jack / Tijuana Bibles: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 2010. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm, Tickets £6.00. 20 JULY THE PATRIOTS/ANDY GALLAGHER AND OVERHAUL/THE HYPNIC JERKS/DISTRICT 55/BLACK JACK: Indievous Presents - Indie Rocks. Maggie May's, Trongate, Merchant City, Glasgow. Door Time, 7.30pm. Cost £6/£4. Tickets from door www.facebook.com/indievous TEKLO / Roman Nose / The Mighty Cream / Darc: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 2010. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm, Tickets £6.00. 21 JULY FOLK JAM SESSIONS: Traditional folk music with the

odd surprise or two thrown in! It can get pretty busy so turn up early to get a seat! Starts 7pm. Dram, 232-246 Woodlands Road, Glasgow. SPANGLED CABARET: Eclectic and alternative music and cabaret performances followed by the host DJ playing a smattering of the finest on the edgier side of classic pop. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfiels St, Glasgow. 7pm-11pm. Tickets £5 (£3) WHERE THE FOLKS AT: Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfiels St, Glasgow. 6pm-8pm. Tickets Free.

ALARM BELLS /Axes / Vasa / Bellow Below: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 2010. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm, Tickets £7.00. 22 JULY

TAFFY / The Modests / The Clock: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 2010. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm, Tickets £6.00. ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH GERRY LYONS; Nice N Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Time 8.30pm. Tickets Free. 23 JULY

SIENNA / The Youth and the Young / Critters: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 2010. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm, Tickets £6.00. 24 JULY

THE HOT SEATS: The Hot Seats play stringband music with simple intentions: to keep the role of traditional musician as entertainer and commentator alive and kicking. At Carradale Village Hall. www.facebook.com/thehotseats SO MANY ANIMAL CALLS / Wolves at Heart / Baltimore League: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 2010. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.00pm, Tickets £6.00. SORDID LITTLE SECRETS / THE SLEAZE BROTHERS / THE TWISTED MELONS: Nice N Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £7. 25 JULY JAZZ KITCHEN: Live (and lively) Jazz sessions. Different musicians each week. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfiels St, Glasgow. 8pm-midnight Tickets Free. MICHAEL CASSIDY / Sam Fender / Little Fire / Ryan Joseph Burns: King Tut's Wah

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SOS / The Little Illusions / The Moon Kids / Mono Six: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 2010. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm, Tickets £6.00 28 JULY THE HOT SEATS: The Hot Seats play stringband music with simple intentions: to keep the role of traditional musician as entertainer and commentator alive and kicking. At Harbour Arts, Irvine. www.facebook.com/thehotseats FOLK JAM SESSIONS: Traditional folk music with the odd surprise or two thrown in! It can get pretty busy so turn up early to get a seat! Starts 7pm. Dram, 232-246 Woodlands Road, Glasgow. WHERE THE FOLKS AT: Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfiels St, Glasgow. 6pm-8pm. Tickets Free. DEPARTURES / Departures / Salo / Owls In Antarctica: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 2010. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm, Tickets £7.00. FIFTEEN DEAD / SUFFERINFUCK / SHEER IGNORANCE / BURT WARD: Nice N Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Time 7.30pm.

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THE HOT SEATS: The Hot Seats play stringband music with simple intentions: to keep the role of traditional musician as entertainer and commentator alive and kicking. At Old Library, Kilbarchan. www.facebook.com/thehotseats PRIDES / Discopolis / Plum: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 2010. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm, Tickets £6.00 31 JULY

WAITING FOR GO / The Streams / Model Aeroplanes / Redolent: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 2010. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.00pm, Tickets £6.00. 1 AUGUST THE HOT SEATS: The Hot Seats play stringband music with simple intentions: to keep the role of traditional musician as entertainer and commentator alive and kicking. At Biggar Corn

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PEARL VS JAM, PENFOLD, LEMON HAZE, THE CRANES - £5, 715pm 18+ - Pearl Jam tribute act with local rock and indie support at Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, Glasgow. G2 4SQ www.facebook.com/thebuffclubglasgow 3 AUGUST

CLYDESIDE CASINO + Support - £6 715pm, 18+ - Local post hardcore act plus a bill of friends and bands they are fans of. At Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, Glasgow. G2 4SQ www.facebook.com/thebuffclubglasgow 9 AUGUST

SAINTS, ORPHANS, KILLER CURE, DEAD TEMPLE, JAMIE & THE BUZZ- 715pm, £5, 18+ - Dumfries based rock band on their mini tour with local friends Orphans, plus a host of local support. At Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, Glasgow. G2 4SQ www.facebook.com/thebuffclubglasgow 16 AUGUST

CROTCH ROTT, HEAD SHOT, ZERO HOUR, FRIDAY MORNING CLUB - 715pm £5, 18+ Punk rock veterans plus up and coming support. At Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, Glasgow. G2 4SQ www.facebook.com/thebuffclubglasgow 17 AUGUST

Indievous Presents - INDIE ROCKS with BLANCO / GIA VALENTINA / THE WISEACRES / KIRSTYS’ METAL HANDS / BRIAN GATENS. At Maggie May's, Trongate, Merchant City, Glasgow 7.30pm £6/£4 at door

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MACFLOYD: At East Kilbride’s ‘Village Theatre’, Maxwell Drive. 8pm £15/£13 - call 01355 261000. MacFloyd (Scottish Pink Floyd) return to the Village Theatre in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Floyd's classic "The Dark Side Of The Moon" album which will see them perform this masterpiece in it's entirety. The show will also include a varied mix of Floyd classics including material from "Wish you were here", "The Wall" and "The Division Bell" albums. In a show lasting over two hours you will witness a level of musicianship that is second to none ensuring MacFloyd's position as arguably the best Pink Floyd cover band in the UK. The fans are in for the usual display of 70's psychedelia, lasers and special effects. Along with an impressive light show, the band take great pride in performing all the Floyd numbers with accuracy and detail thanks to a talented line up including up to 3 different lead/backing vocalists and guitarists performing with great passion. Only this way MacFloyd are able to perform every single detail in Pink Floyd's music completely live! MacFloyd will take you on a journey which promises to transport you back to those spectacular times..if only for a night. Don't miss it! 23 AUGUST

THE HUNGER PACT, THE BEAT MOVEMENT, STATIC FUTURE, PACIFIC BLUES, 715pm, 18+, £5 ElectroBuddha - English rock act plus local support. At Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, Glasgow. G2 4SQ www.facebook.com/thebuffclubglasgow 25 AUGUST

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ROLLING DAMNED: Highland based rock act Toby Michaels Rolling Damned will follow the release of their double A side single 'Rolling Damned'/'A Little Bit of What You Fancy (Does You Good)' and their debut Rockness appearance with August shows including Nice N Sleazys, Glasgow. Frontman Toby Michaels said “Our single has had great support so far and Rockness was epic fun for us and the crowd, we can't wait to take our music to the rest of Scotland!” www.facebook.com/tobymichaelsrollingdamned 30 AUGUST

TAAQ (Thermal And A Quarter- India), A Sudden Burst Of Colour, Fair Weather Soldiers, No More Tomorrow - Fresh from a residency at the Edinburgh festival, TAAQ - who have supported huge acts including Guns n Roses in their native India head to glasgow for their first show since 2006. £6, 715pm 18+. At Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, Glasgow. G2 4SQ www.facebook.com/thebuffclubglasgow 7 SEPTEMBER

VIGO THIEVES: Album Preview Show at The Arches, Glasgow. Following on from becoming the first unsigned band to sell out two consecutive nights at the legendary King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Vigo Thieves released their new single 'Believe' on 1 August. They are then going to be releasing their debut album in October but people that go to their Arches show in September will get to hear the album and have the first chance to buy it. www.facebook.com/vigothieves

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European Tour. Support from Hamish Roberts and The David Latto Band / The Holy Ghosts; Based in Edinburgh but including two Perth lads in their lineup. The Holy Ghosts are a five-piece band playing rock’n'roll with a splash of country and a dash of the blues. Razor sharp guitars, wailing harmonica, honky-tonk piano, spine-tingling three part harmonies and charismatic stage presence make The Holy Ghosts the band to watch in 2013 Perth Southern Fried Festival Opening Night at The Twa Tams, 79 Scott St, Perth. EDINBURGH JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL ON TOUR BRIAN KELLOCK COPENHAGEN TRIO: The piano maestro has been back and forth to Copenhagen regularly in recent years, building a reputation for himself in one of Europe’s great jazz cities. Classic Brian Kellock with a new twist. Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Time 8pm, Tickets £12 / £10 20 JULY

SOUTHERN FRIED MATINEE/HAZY RECOLLECTIONS: The Twa Tams, 79 Scott St, Perth. Tickets free. Time 8pm. WATERDAY EP LAUNCH: The Twa Tams, 79 Scott St, Perth. Tickets free. Time 9pm. 26 JULY THE HOT SEATS: The Hot Seats specialize in unearthing and inventing traditional music and twisting it into new concoctions. Full of virtuosity and reverent irreverence, they are a sight to behold. Relix Magazine, The Hot Seats play stringband music with simple intentions: to keep the role of traditional musician as entertainer and commentator alive and kicking. Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Time 8pm, Tickets £12 / £10. www.facebook.com/thehotseats 27 JULY PHIL CUNNINGHAM: Superb, innovative instrumentalist, with not simply the fastest fingers in the West but some of the most sensitive ones, too! The man who, in Scotland at least, made the accordion respectable again and also plays fine keyboard and whistle;composer, whose range extends from heart-tugging slow airs to vibrant tunes for a string of successful theatrical productions and to full-scale concert suites, where bagpipes, bodhrans and bouzoukis meet up with sometimes bemused classical orchestras in a whirlpool of rampant, exuberant sound; Crail Parish Church, Marketgate North Fife. Time. 8pm. Tel; 0133 345 0108 2 AUGUST

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CherryGrove, who've had a busy year performing up and down the country. Expect a variety of modern compositions, songs and traditional melodies performed by an exciting line up of fantastic musicians! Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Time 7.30pm, Tickets £8 / £6. 23 AUGUST PAUL MCKENNA BAND AND JEANA LESLIE AND SIOBHAN MILLER: The Paul McKenna Band combines a love for folk and traditional music with original songs and tunes. The distinctive sound of this 5-piece band is created through powerful vocals, driving guitar and bouzouki, intense fiddle playing, and a warm pairing of flute and whistles and dynamic bodhrán and percussion. Opening the evening is Jeana Leslie and Siobhan Miller, who will be joined by guitarist Jenn Butterworth. Critics and audiences alike have responded warmly to the duo's fresh approach to vocal arrangements and to their open, communicative personalities onstage, not to mention their two acclaimed albums! Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Time 8pm, Tickets £13 / £11 24 AUGUST

ROLLING DAMNED: Highland based rock act Toby Michaels Rolling Damned will follow the release of their double A side single 'Rolling Damned'/'A Little Bit of What You Fancy (Does You Good)' and their debut Rockness appearance with August shows including Twa Tams, Perth. Frontman Toby Michaels said “Our single has had great support so far and Rockness was epic fun for us and the crowd, we can't wait to take our music to the rest of Scotland!” www.facebook.com/tobymichaelsrollingdamned 30 AUGUST

ALY BAIN & PHIL CUNNINGHAM @ The Albert Halls, Stirling 7.30pm. £16/£14/£12. In 1988, two members from two of Scotlands leading

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GTS BOOS BAND: 8pm £7, Tolbooth, Stirling. Fresh from their recent success with the Jocks Juke Joint project, Stirling blues rockers GTs Boos Band are delighted to announce the launch of eagerly awaited debut album Steak House, which will take place with a special night of Blues Rock at the Tolbooth. www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

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20 JULY THE HOT SEATS: The Hot Seats play stringband music with simple intentions: to keep the role of traditional musician as entertainer and commentator alive and kicking. At Salmon Bothy, Portsoy. www.facebook.com/thehotseats 26 JULY THE MOUSE THAT ATE THE CAT: Re-scheduled show, Original Tickets Valid for both. The Tunnels. Carnegies Brae, Aberdeen. 28 JULY SKERRYVORE: The first in a series, profiling young traditional music and multi-award winning band, Skerryvore, The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 8pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122

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WE ARE THE IN CROWD: At The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, 7.30pm £12+bf. We Are The In Crowd, the foursome from Poughkeepsie, NY formed in 2009 and caught the interest of independent label, Hopeless Records early on. The band, made up of Tay Jardine (vocals), Jordan Eckes (guitar/vocals), Mike Ferri (bass), and Rob Chianelli (drums), lacked experience but did not lack in talent or ingenuity. Book your tickets to an incredible night out now on the weblink below or call 01224 641122 www.boxofficeaberdeen.com/events/we-are-the-in-crowd

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ROLLING DAMNED: Highland based rock act Toby Michaels Rolling Damned will follow the release of their double A side single 'Rolling Damned'/'A Little Bit of What You Fancy (Does You Good)' and their debut Rockness appearance with August shows including The Moorings, Aberdeen. Frontman Toby Michaels said “Our single has had great support so far and Rockness was epic fun for us and the crowd, we can't wait to take our music to the rest of Scotland!” www.facebook.com/tobymichaelsrollingdamned 24 AUGUST MAIN STREET BLUES: Bell Rock Blues Festival, Arbroath. St Thomas Bar, 3pm. See website for details and tickets. www.mainstreetblues.co.uk MAIN STREET BLUES: Bell Rock Blues Festival, Arbroath. Station Bar, 8pm. See website for details and tickets. www.mainstreetblues.co.uk

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RECKLESS ANGELS, JENNY HILL AND ROWAN RHEINGANS: The 'Edinburgh based singer /songwriter with a talent for spinning yarns...’ (LIST) continues to build a reputation for vibrant, funny, relaxed and intimate live shows. Her astute observations on Scottish life are carried in contemporary song writing, delivered wrapped in laughter. Her songs and banter are peppered with tales of her travels: colours and textures are artfully woven through the narratives by the instruments and voices of The Reckless Angels. Lochcarron Hall, Wester Ross, Tickets are free to under 14’s, however they must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available through the website or on the door on the night. www.sharonkingmusic.co.uk 19 JULY

WINGIN’ IT: Gairloch Community Hall, Gairloch, Highland. Doors 7pm Show 7.30pm Tickets £8/£6 conc./£3 child Tickets on the door. 20 JULY WINGIN’ IT: The Ceilidh Place, 14 West Argyle Street, Ullapool, Highland. Tel 01854 612103 Doors 7pm Tickets £8/£6 conc. www.theceilidhplace.com 21 JULY

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ROLLING DAMNED: Highland based rock act Toby Michaels Rolling Damned will follow the release of their double A side single 'Rolling Damned'/'A Little Bit of What You Fancy (Does You Good)' and their debut Rockness appearance with August shows including Belladrum Festival, Beauly near Inverness. Frontman Toby Michaels said “Our single has had great support so far and Rockness was epic fun for us and the crowd, we can't wait to take our music to the rest of Scotland!” www.facebook.com/tobymichaelsrollingdamned 4 AUGUST PHIL LEE on his "Fall and Further Decline of the Mighty King Of Love" European Tour. Support from Hamish Roberts and The David Latto Band. Meet the Folks, Richmond Hotel, Crystal House Retreat @ The Richmond Hotel, Strathpeffer. 17 AUGUST

ROLLING DAMNED: Highland based rock act Toby Michaels Rolling Damned will follow the release of their double A side single 'Rolling Damned'/'A Little Bit of What You Fancy (Does You Good)' and their debut Rockness appearance with August shows including Bfest, Wick. Frontman Toby Michaels said “Our single has had great support so far and Rockness was epic fun for us and the crowd, we can't wait to take our music to the rest of Scotland!” www.facebook.com/tobymichaelsrollingdamned

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where they picked up the biggest accolade possible – a Herald Angel – for their outstanding contribution to the event. Of course, they are now recognised as one of the most popular and entertaining touring bands on the UK roots music circuit too, pulling capacity crowds to many venues due to their solid reputation as an act that’s not to be missed. This band has the unique ability to appeal to all age groups – and cut across all musical boundaries. Guaranteed to put smiles on every face. Aros, Viewfield Road, Portree, Isle of Skye. Time 7.30pm. www.facebook.com/thehotseats 2 AUGUST

PHIL CUNNINGHAM: Superb, innovative instrumentalist, with not simply the fastest fingers in the West but some of the most sensitive ones, too! The man who, in Scotland at least, made the accordion respectable again and also plays fine keyboard and whistle;composer, whose range extends from heart-tugging slow airs to vibrant tunes for a string of successful theatrical productions and to full-scale concert suites, where bagpipes, bodhrans and bouzoukis meet up with sometimes bemused classical orchestras in a whirlpool of rampant, exuberant sound; Orkney Arts Theatre Mill Street, Kirkwall, Orkney. Time 8pm. Tel; 0185 685 0773 3 AUGUST

PHIL CUNNINGHAM: Superb, innovative instrumentalist, with not simply the fastest fingers in the West but some of the most sensitive ones, too! The man who, in Scotland at least, made the accordion respectable again and also plays fine keyboard and whistle;composer, whose range extends from heart-tugging slow airs to vibrant tunes for a string of successful theatrical productions and to full-scale concert suites, where bagpipes, bodhrans and bouzoukis meet up with sometimes bemused classical orchestras in a

whirlpool of rampant, exuberant sound; Cullivoe Hall Fiddle Frenzy, Yell, Shetland. Time 7:30pm. Tel 0159 574 5555 www.shetlandboxoffice.org 5 AUGUST PHIL CUNNINGHAM: Superb, innovative instrumentalist, with not simply the fastest fingers in the West but some of the most sensitive ones, too! The man who, in Scotland at least, made the accordion respectable again and also plays fine keyboard and whistle;composer, whose range extends from heart-tugging slow airs to vibrant tunes for a string of successful theatrical productions and to full-scale concert suites, where bagpipes, bodhrans and bouzoukis meet up with sometimes bemused classical orchestras in a whirlpool of rampant, exuberant sound; Mareel,Fiddle Frenzy, Lerwick, Shetland. Time 8pm. Tel; 0159 574 5555 www.mareel.org SKIPINNISH: At Aros Centre in Portree, 7.30pm. Tickets from www.ticketweb.co.uk or call 01478 613750 to book tickets for all events. www.aros.co.uk 10 AUGUST

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13 JULY H-AYE VOLTAGE (A/CD/C tribute band): Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.00pm. Free admission. 18 JULY JAM SESSION HOSTED BY TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES PLU GUEST. Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.30pm. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027 20 JULY MILESTONE: Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.00pm. Free admission. 21 JULY PHIL LEE on his "Fall and Further Decline of the Mighty King Of Love" European Tour.

Support from Hamish Roberts and The David Latto Band. Beath Masonic Hall, Ayrshire 25 JULY JAM SESSION HOSTED BY TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES PLU GUEST. Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.30pm. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027 27 JULY THE SEXX GODZ: Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.00pm. Free admission. 31 JULY THE HOT SEATS: The Hot Seats play stringband music with simple intentions: to keep the role of traditional musician as entertainer and commentator alive and kicking. At CatStrand, New Galloway. www.facebook.com/thehotseats PHIL LEE on his "Fall and Further Decline of the Mighty King Of Love" European Tour. Support from Hamish Roberts and The David Latto Band. The New Folk Club, 73 S Beach, Troon, Ayrshire.

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13 JULY THE FOURTH ANNUAL MELTING POT featuring MADELEINE DOW & FRIENDS including Angus Gunn, Muv, Ryan Hooper, Blue to the Bone, Tom Clelland: At The String Jam Club, The Salmon Inn, Bank Street, Galashiels, Scottish Borders TD1 1EP, sponsored by Vixen Records, Sound Station Studio, Merlin Music and BCCA. Music starts at 8, and doors usually open at 7.30 depending on sound check. Please note: The String Jam Club will be relaunching in November in a new venue – details to be confirmed. Tickets on sale £8 at the Salmon, or buy on the order. Please come along and enjoy what will be a fantastic and fond farewell to the Salmon. www.facebook.com/stringjamclub 27 JULY THE HOT SEATS: The Hot Seats play stringband music with simple intentions: to keep the role of traditional musician as entertainer and commentator alive and kicking. At Eastgate, Peebles. www.facebook.com/thehotseats 1 AUGUST

PHIL CUNNINGHAM: Superb,

innovative instrumentalist, with not simply the fastest fingers in the West but some of the most sensitive ones, too! The man who, in Scotland at least, made the accordion respectable again and also plays fine keyboard and whistle;composer, whose range extends from heart-tugging slow airs to vibrant tunes for a string of successful theatrical productions and to full-scale concert suites, where bagpipes, bodhrans and bouzoukis meet up with sometimes bemused classical orchestras in a whirlpool of rampant, exuberant sound. Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre Eastgate Peebles. Time 7:30pm. Tel; 0172 172 5777. 17 AUGUST

THE STRING JAM CLUB @ Innerleithen Music Festival 2013 - Any Border’s musicians wishing to perform at the annual String Jam event at Innerleithen Music Festival on Saturday 17 August 12.30 – 3.30 – please get in touch ASAP, spaces are filling up fast! Email: stringjamclub@vixenrecords.com www.facebook.com/stringjamclub

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JULY Big Tent Festival Fife July Taking a break this year and back in 2014! A unique green fes-tival, music festival, arts festival, family festival - all-in-one. www.bigtentfestival.co.uk Aboyne & Deeside Festival Aboyne July 3 - August 3 An annual arts festival in Royal De-eside with a broad range of events covering classical, folk and contem-porary music, politics, art, drama, literature and film. This year’s mu-sic includes a King Creosote / Rick Redbeard double-bill, the Bingham-String Quartet, Jonny Hardie and British jazz pianist Huw Warren. www.aboyneanddeesidefestival.org.uk Ceolas South Uist July 7-12 Welcome to Ceòlas! A place full of music, song and dance in the Gaelic Community of South Uist. The main focus of Ceòlas is a music and dance summer school featuring ex-pert tuition in piping, fiddling, sing-ing, Scotch reels and Quadrilles, step dancing and the Gaelic lan-guage. It is set within the Gaelic-speaking community of South Uist and explores the vital connections between Scottish traditional music, Gaelic song and dance while allow-ing ample opportunity for partici-pants to enjoy all these art forms in Cèilidhs and in homes, the places which fostered them. Fàilte gu Ceòlas! Tha sinn toilichte gu bheil sibh uile air tadhal air an làrach-lìn againn, is tha sinn an dòchas fàilte a chur oirbh gu seach-dain air leth. Seachdain làn ceòl, dannsa, càirdeas is barrachd spòrs na tha ri fhaighinn an àite eile air feadh Alba fad an t-samhraidh. www.ceolas.co.uk Stonehaven Folk Festival Stonehaven July 11-14 What a busy year we have had. In – 2012 the festival was nominated as “Best Event” at the MG Alba Scots Trad Awards. Unfortunately we did-n'’t win but the nomination was a great endorsement to what we have been doing to develop the festival over the years. 2013 will be our 25th Festival and we are hoping to make it just a little bit better than

last year. Festival line up is now confirmed and includes Dougie Mac-Lean, Ken Clark, Rura, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie, The Occa-sionals Ceilidh Band, Arthur Johns-tone & Danny Cooper, the North east Folk Collective, Kristina Olsen, Breabach, Zoe Bestel, Bella Hardy and Paul Brady. www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk T in the Park Fife July 12-14 What more can we say! Scotland’s most widely known and respected festival, which always attracts the biggest names. www.tinthepark.com Hebridean Celtic Festival Stornoway July 17-20 Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featuring top quality music from around the Celtic nations and beyond. Stornoway and throughout Lewis and Harris. www.hebceltfest.com Southern Fried Festival Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre July 19-21 July Southern Fried Festival, Scotland's biggest and best festival of Ameri-can Roots music returns to Perth. Covering all the American Roots music bases including blues, coun-try, cajun, gospel, swing and soul, this little nugget of Americana in the rolling Scottish countryside is a rich vein of international stars and home grown talent just waiting to be prospected! Taking place in Perth Concert Hall, Perth Theatre and other venues within easy stroll-ing distance, Southern Fried is a su-per-sized serving of the best in American Roots music topped with a warm slice of Scottish hospitality. www.southernfriedfestival.co.uk Guildtown Bluegrass Music Festival Perthshire July 19-21 The festival is held in the idyllic vil-lage of Guildtown in rural Perthshire. Great food and drink are available at the Festival Session Marquee. Breakfasts, snacks, lunches and meals available at fam-ily friendly prices. Festival atten-dees camp on the village green and enjoy the facilities in the village hall, which includes washing, and toilet facilities. Tents, caravans and RVs are welcome. The festival is

famed for its informal, friendly and exciting atmosphere. It incorporates great music, both in concerts and in informal sessions www.scottishbluegrass.com Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival Edinburgh July 19-28 There’ll be great nights out at Festi-val Theatre, party atmospheres at the Spiegeltent, top performers playing at the Queen’s Hall, a cool new modern jazz club at 3 Bristo Place, a traditional haven at the Royal Overseas League, an all day Festival club at the Tron Kirk, and a new programme strand - Cross the Tracks – where the Festival checks in to musics on or just over the sty-listic border.“We look forward to welcoming old and new friends. We have a great line up this year with something for everyone. Looking forward to seeing you all over the ten days of the Festival,” www.edinburghjazzfestival.com PKD Festival Dalgety Bay July 20 PKD Festival in Dalgety Bay in Fife is in aid of cash for kids (it also this year features the East Coast Bike Show). They have 17 live bands playing and entry is totally free (a donation on the gate is for charity). There is also a huge kids zone and food court, bar etc. www.pkdfestival.com Elphin Fest Sutherland July 20 Elphin Fest is a free folk/rock festi-val in Elphin in Sutherland (north west Scotland). The first ever Elphin Fest was held in 2011 and this year has The Whisky River Band headlin-ing. www.facebook.com/elphinfest Tiree Music Festival Isle of Tiree July 20-21 SOLD OUT! 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 at-tending 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 Balevul-lin beach, TMF is an experience very

few festivals in the world could compete with. www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk Merchant City Festival July 24-28 Glasgow The Festival aims to showcase the best of what the Merchant City has to offer. Celebrate the undisputed cultural quarter of Glasgow, show-case the wide range of restaurants, cafes and bars, cultural venues and arts organisations on offer within this unique urban space. www.merchantcityfestival.com The Wickerman Festival July 26-27 Dumfries & Galloway Scotland's alternative music festival in Dumfries & Galloway offers a unique and eclectic celebration of cult musical genres and cult cinema with a relaxed, laidback family-friendly atmosphere, aimed at the more discerning contemporary mu-sic fan. All the action climaxes with the burning of a giant traditional willow and straw effigy. www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk Speyfest Moray July 26-28 As Scottish Music Festivals go Spey-fest is a real Gem - The small town folk festival with big ideas! Three days of Concerts, Ceilidhs and Stomps, with some of the biggest names from the world of traditional and contemporary Celtic music and all in the beautiful village of Foch-abers on the banks of the River Spey. It just can't get any better than that! www.speyfest.com Lomond Folk Festival July 26-28 Loch Lomond The Lomond Folk Festival is Scot-land’s friendliest family festival! Mu-sic wall to wall on the banks of Loch Lomond, workshops, concerts, all day open stage and lots of street entertainment. Concerts in the eve-ning in the marquee on the Moss-o-Balloch. Balloch. www.lomondfolkfestival.com

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