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March 2014/Week 3
'Scottish music post-referendum' MU forum - page 14
MUSIC PLUS launch video tutorial series - page 3 : Music for new-borns - page 10
XFM SCOTLAND to broadcast again with Jim Gellatly hosting PM show
XFM, the indie, alternative and rock music station, will return to Scottish airwaves on 7 April with some of Scotland’s best loved presenters and new live shows. Known for pioneering new music, XFM Scotland will continue the station’s history of supporting new and upcoming talent. Acts championed previously by XFM include, Biffy Clyro, The View and Snow Patrol. The ‘voice of new music’ Jim Gellatly, already a firm favourite, will present XFM Scotland Drivetime weekdays from 4 to 7pm, with former XFM Scotland presenter Fraser Thomson returning to host the XFM Scotland Breakfast Show weekdays from 6 to 10am. This music focused show will play a mix of new upcoming bands and XFM favourites alongside topical conversation. And broadcast veteran Tom Russell, who recently celebrated 30 years in radio will host Weekend Breakfast form 6 to 10am. XFM managing editor, Chris Baughen, said: “Coming back to Scotland after nearly six years away is huge for us. We’re really excited to be returning to our loyal listeners across the country. We’ll continue to support emerging Scottish bands, as well as XFM favourites from across indie, alternative and rock music.” XFM Scotland’s Breakfast presenter Fraser Thomson said: “Scotland has a strong connection with music so XFM is a great station for Scotland. I'll be squeezing loads of tunes into four hours, unearthing some new gems and digging out some old favourites.” XFM Scotland’s new Drivetime presenter Jim Gellatly said: “Some of the best moments of my career were on XFM Scotland so I’m over the moon to be joining the station again nearly six years on. When I got the call from Chris [Baughen], I didn't have to think twice. It feels like coming home for me." XFM will be broadcast on 96.3FM in Paisley and in central Scotland on digital radio, plus online at www.xfm.co.uk and on XFM’s mobile app.
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Jim Gellatly: “ It feels like coming home for me."
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Music Plus launches the first of a series of tutorial videos
Music Plus is a mentoring project for 14-19 year olds living in Scotland. Currently in its fifth year, it started as a pilot in Glasgow in 2009 and has since expanded and developed into a reputable national project. Music Plus matches young musicians with industry professionals working in any musical genre or topic of interest in the music industry
Music Plus has now launched the first of a series of tutorial videos aimed at developing the skills of their participants as well as opening up to the general public. This tutorial project is supported by Ambition Scotland’s Make:IT:Happen fund and focuses on sustainability through distance learning. The first series is presented by Finding Albert's Robert Shields on the subject of songwriting.
Other videos will follow that focus on band development and music production. The videos will be made available though the Music Plus website at http://musicplus.org.uk/ and you can also subscribe to their YouTube page at: www.youtube.com/user/MusicPlusMentoring
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click this link http://youtu.be/QcvbPYiUO4M to watch the first tutorial which concentrates on songwriting and features Robert Shields, from Finding Albert, who will go through his approach to working with: Chords, Melody, Lyrics and Structure.
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Cryptic’s multi-media, theatrical adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s seductive novel, Orlando, returns to the Glasgow stage this weekend. Following rave reviews at the Edinburgh Festival, and sell-out success in Finland and Mexico, Orlando will run for just three performances at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA), Glasgow, before dazzling U.S. audiences in April. Orlando opens with the hero as a young man in Elizabethan England, and follows his transformations of fortune, love and gender in this multi-faceted, century-spanning quest for life and a lover. A sensuous and poetic epic of self-discovery, Woolf’s novel – a glorious ode to lover Vita Sackeville-West - has been described as ‘the longest and most charming love letter in literature’. Featuring an original soundtrack by composers Craig Armstrong and AGF, the production is directed by Cryptic’s Cathie Boyd, with actress Judith Williams as Orlando. Vocals, sonic textures and electronics are woven through Darrel Pinckney’s lauded adaptation of the Woolf text. The visual spectacle is brought to life by artists James Houston and Angelica Kroeger and unveils two groundbreaking new technologies developed by the Digital Design Studio at Glasgow School of Art: Living Canvas and Point Cloud Data Imaging. On Sat 29 March, 10am – 5pm, Dr Jane Goldman, Reader in English Literature at the University of Glasgow, hosts Unlacing Orlando, an exploration and celebration of Virginia Woolf's novel and its modern cultural legacies. The event is free but ticketed and bookings can be made via cca-glasgow.com. Orlando runs at CCA, Glasgow, from Thu 27 – Sat 29 March 2014 and makes its US debut at The Alexander Kasser Theatre, Montclair State University, New Jersey from 10 – 13 April 2014 www.cryptic.org.uk/orlando/ https://twitter.com/crypticglasgow www.facebook.com/glasgowcryptic
'Cryptic's sensuous epic of self-discovery returns...
Glasgow : 27-29 March : www.cryptic.org.uk
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Eddi Reader's Vagabond by Reveal Records was recorded by Mark Freegard with a cast of well chosen musicians and friends eager to play their part in this, most captivat-ing, deeply personal yet universal sounding album
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Folk noir balladeer Rachel releases 'Everything Changes' supported by her biggest headline shows to date in Glasgow and London, with the seeds of the new material being planted whilst on the road touring
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"Featuring an original soundtrack by composers Craig Armstrong and AGF, vocals, sonic textures and electronics are woven throughout"
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Born To Be Wide has announced an exhibition of Jannica Honey’s music photography, as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations. Taking place at Edinburgh record shop, Voxbox, it runs from 2 April until 20 May and includes a mixture of live and press shots. Titled, Born To Be Honey, it focuses on musicians who have played Born To Be Wide’s annual Edinburgh Night – which features ten acts performing ten-minute sets – and several bands who have showcased at the Wide Days convention. They include Honeyblood, Stanley Odd, Withered Hand, Roman Nose, Plum and Bart Owl. A special preview sponsored by Barney’s Beer, will take place on Thursday 27 March to mark the launch of the Wide Days print programme and will feature a live performance by Withered Hand. “Jannica has began photographing our events for the past two years, which is also when Voxbox opened, ” says Born To Be Wide and Wide Days founder Olaf Furniss.. “And both are very much part of the Wide family.” “I have always photographed people I connect with, friends and family,” says Honey, whose work has appeared in publications including Time Out, Vogue, The Guardian, Dazed & Confused, Gaffa and the LA Times. “It was the most natural thing to start working with these musicians, since most of them are my friends.” In addition to working with artists performing at Born To Be Wide events, she has also shot acts including The Horrors, King Creosote, Emma Pollock, The Killers and Frightened Rabbit.
“The original concept for Voxbox was to have exhibitions alongside the vinyl,” says Voxbox owner Darren Yeats. “It’s great to be able to feature the work of a renowned photographer like Jannica Honey, and tie this in with Born To Be Wide’s tenth anniversary.” GIGnotes: Born To Be Honey Photographic Exhibition @ VoxBox, 21 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh EH3 5AN Admission: Free. Exhibition 2 April - 20 May: Opening Hours; Wed-Fri 1200-1700/ Sat 1030-1700/Sun 1200-1600/Mon-Tues - Closed www.facebook.com/VoxBoxMusic
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Born To Be Wide hosts Jannica Honey Exhibition
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A keynote presentation on protecting music venues from closure and a workshop on getting the most of Youtube, have been added to this year’s Wide Days convention, which take place at Edinburgh’s Teviot Row House on 9-10 April. Beverley Whitrick will outline the strategy of the recently-launched Music Venue Trust, while Youtube’s Derk van der Woude is set to give a summary of how to maximise viewing and income from the streaming service. In a further boost to the programme, several additional speakers have confirmed their participation including professional songwriter Gary Clark, Melanie Gollin [Flux FM, Germany] and Matthias Böttcher [Rough Trade, Germany]. They will participate in a series of panels announced last week, with several hosted in partnership with the German Consulate. These include releasing and playing in Germany, as well as a focus on pioneering Hamburg label, Audiolith. This year’s event will see the first day focus on topics relating to live, with the second day covering topics relating to right holders [eg artists, musicians, managers]. “We are delighted to be able to add these speakers and presentations to our programme,” says Wide Days founder Olaf Furniss. “Their knowledge and advice will be indepensible for anyone working in music, regardless of their sector or genre.” Subjects include: a focus on Scotland’s Hydro arena; planning a tour; online services for promoting live events; a look at future technologies; a feedback session for delegates submitting tracks; a focus on who chooses music to feature in the media; preparing a digital release. As in previous years, most speakers participating in Wide Days will make themselves available for 15-minute meetings with delegates, and for the first time, the event will integrate a networking component during the lunch breaks. Accommodation deals are available with the new IBIS South Bridge hotel until March 28, with rates of £65 per night, including breakfast, [£75 for double occupancy]. A code will be made available upon purchase of a delegate pass. Additional deals are also available from two youth hostels, with dorm beds as low as £9 per night at the Edinburgh Backpackers [Cockburn Street] and Belushi's Hostel [Market Street] offering a 25% discount. Additional speakers confirmed for Wide Days 2014 are Drowned In Sound Founder, Sean Adams, BBC 6 Music Producer Michelle Choudhry, The Hydro director, John Langford, Atlantic Records A&R Jordan Whitmore and Deezer head of editorial, James Foley. They will join conference favourites Scott Cohen [founder of The Orchard], Keith Harris [PPL Director/Stevie Wonder manager] and the BBC’s Vic Galloway. In addition to the German Consulate, this year’s event sees Edinburgh College and the Scottish Music Industry Association join existing event partners, Eventbrite, PPL, the Musicians’ Union and EmuBands.
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Wide Days 2014 Announces New Panels & Workshops
Edinburgh : 9-10 April : www.widedays.com
Wide Days 'Delegate Passes' can be purchased @ http://www.widedays.com/tickets
Wide Days 2013 speaker, Spotify Director Mark Williamson
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For the first time, interactive, participative performances for new-borns to two year-olds will be presented by Scotland’s national orchestra, in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. A trio of musicians and a drama artist will create an enchanting live music experience for the very young and their grownups. The performances are entitled Hup!, one of the most popular first spoken words for babies, when they want picked up. The young audience members will discover two violins, one cello, one raccoon, a very important tree and someone with a story to share. The relaxed thirty-minute performance is followed by the chance for the young audience to stay and play. Hup!, devised by Hazel Darwin-Edwards & Abigail Sinar and supported by TOTAL E&P UK Limited and Vibrant Aberdeen, is one outcome of Nickum (Doric for little scamp), a partnership project between Starcatchers, an organisation that specialises in performances and creativity for babies, toddlers and young children, and the RSNO. Nickum’s strategy is to provide a range of RSNO-led community activities in the north-east of Scotland for young people and their families. The performances for the very young are connected to the distribution of the Astar CD, a
free orchestral recording for all babies born in Scotland since October 2012, available through Scottish registry offices. The RSNO hopes to roll out the concept to other areas of Scotland over the next eighteen months. RSNO Director of Learning and Engagement Jenn Minchin: “Our first foray into presenting performances for the youngest of audiences will be especially rewarding, and I’m very much looking forward to seeing the reaction of our small critics over the next week. It’s an important step for the RSNO, as this completes our portfolio of resources and performances for people of all ages, and is a natural progression from the distribution of the Astar CD, which started in October 2012, and, I’m glad to say, will be continued for a further year.”
For more information on Hup! or any of the RSNO Engage activities go to www.rsno.org.uk/engage/ www.rsno.org.uk
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HUP! Classical concerts for new-borns!
Aberdeen : 27-29 March : www.rsno.org.uk
The cast of RSNO's Hup! at Aberdeen's Williamson Family Centre : photo by Geraldine Heaney
VENUES: 27 March: 11-12am - Performance in Tillydrone Family Centre, Pennan Road, Tillydrone, AB24 2UD / 3-4pm - Performance at Links Nursery, 4 Birch Way, Rowan Drive, Balmedie, AB23 8SJ. 28 March: 10.30-11.30 - Performance at Jumping Jacks Nursery, 449 Great Western Road, AB10 6NL / 2.30-3.30 - Performance at Poppies Preschool, 59 High Street, Laurencekirk, AB30 1BH. 29 March: 10-11.30am – Performance at TOTAL E&P UK Limited UK Headquarters, Crawpeel Road, Altens, Aberdeen, AB12 3FG / 12.30-1.30pm Second performance
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African Drumming and Dancing opportunities for all levels are on offer as the Pathhead Music Collective (PMC) throws open one of their famous warm welcomes to join them in an exciting Friday night programme of African drumming and dancing, starting on Friday 28 March in the village hall - which is just a few miles south of Edinburgh on the A68. Beginner Drumming is on offer from 6.30pm – 7.30pm. Come along if you have an interest in learning djembe, or have played a bit in the past. PMC’s Tom Bancroft will take you through the basics at a gentle pace, and get you playing a groove before you know it. For the last fifteen minutes you will get the chance to play for the dancers as they warm up for their class. All drums are supplied but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Then there's an Intermediate/Advanced Djembe class from 7.30pm– 8.45pm and a Dance Class for all abilities from 7.15pm – 8.45 with live drumming. This will be led by Stuart Dinwoodie of WAA SYLLA - www.facebook.com/WaaSylla - this is for anyone and everyone who enjoys a good workout! Stuart’s fun and encouraging style of teaching has become legendary in Pathhead and beyond, and once you have experienced it you’ll know why. If you are a drummer at intermediate or advanced level then come and join this class! All classes are £5, which is payable at the door, and the classes are aimed at 16 years and above. Email [email protected] to let PMC know if you plan to attend or have any further questions to help ensure there are enough drums and dancing space for everybody. For dancing the advice is to wear loose, comfortable clothing. Barefoot is best!
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Heids Up for African Drumming & Dancing
Pathhead : 28 March : http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk/
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MUSICIANS' UNION EVENTS IN SCOTLAND You can contact the MU in Scotland at: 1 Woodside Terrace, Glasgow G3 7UY T: 0141 341 2960 E: [email protected] www.theMU.org
What may the music industry look like post-referendum?
SCOTTISH MUSIC CENTRE ............ member profile:
Callum Kenmuir "The Scottish Music Centre's task is to champion the wealth of talent that abounds in Scotland's musical community"
This is a MUSIC NEWS Scotland series profiling Scottish Music Centre members
Glasgow born Callum Kenmuir has led a double musical life for many years, working as pianist and keyboardist in the field of popular music, while composing concert music for piano and orchestra, chamber groups, solo piano and voice. From his earliest years, Callum had the ability to improvise and harmonise. At the age of two, he was picking out melodies on the piano, and began lessons at five. Aged nine, he took an interest in jazz, which became his main enthusiasm for many years. He formed his first band (a skiffle group) playing banjo, while still in primary school, then a jazz band (playing piano) in secondary school. At eighteen, he joined Fergie MacDonald's Highland Dance Band as pianist, playing Scottish traditional music for dancing. This led to his first experience of recording, making three LP albums and an EP with the band, and a first experience of broadcasting on BBC programmes. A year and a half later, he was invited to join George Penman's Jazzmen playing trumpet, and worked with the band for periods over the next twelve years, sometimes playing piano or tuba. Apart from the piano, he has studied and played clarinet, trumpet, tuba and viola, and his wide-ranging musical interest has also involved him in jazz, traditional music and in amateur symphony orchestras. In 1972, a guitarist friend encouraged him to become involved in writing pop songs. With two other writers, the group Hope Street was formed and a publishing contract was obtained with Chappell Music. The group
recorded singles for EMI. In 1974, Callum won an international song competition in Malta, which encouraged him to pursue song writing. He next collaborated with another Glasgow songwriter, Harry Barrie, this time under contract to EMI Publishing. In this period, he also recorded a programme of ragtime piano music for Radio Clyde. From 1976, he led a 4-piece band in a Glasgow nightspot playing keyboards. The group played for dancing and backed cabaret acts. In 1978, the band was booked onto the Cunard cruise liner QE2 and subsequently on the Cunard Countess in the Caribbean. Mostly earning his living playing piano in 5-star hotels and piano bars in London's West End, Switzerland, Monte Carlo, Norway and his native Scotland, he has also travelled the world with Cunard aboard the QE2 and Cunard Countess, and with P&O Cruises aboard Aurora. Songwriting from the early 1970s, he was successively contracted to Chappell Music, EMI and independent producer/publisher, Larry Page, and remains a member of the Performing Rights Society. He is also a composer member of the Scottish Music Centre. Callum now lives in Italy. www.callumkenmuir.com
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The Scottish Music Centre currently supports in excess of 100 composer, group/small business and corporate members. Offering a wealth of advantages, initiatives include the bi-monthly Composers' Digest and Exposed Melodies podcast series,
annual Composition Marathon, regular networking events and notification of valuable opportunities, extensive publicity and increased correspondence with national companies, chamber ensembles, soloists and festivals.
For further information, please contact: Christopher Glasgow, Communications Officer: [email protected] / 0141 552 5222 or visit: www.scottishmusiccentre.com
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MU Forum: The Future of Music in Scotland: What may the music industry look like post-referendum? The MU are holding a day of discussion and debate around the potential issues and opportunities for musicians in Scotland post-referendum.
Register to attend for free @ http://bit.ly/1fkpNrQ - open to all, not just MU members
Subjects on the agenda for discussion include: Broadcasting Copyright Live performance Arts funding
This takes place at the City Halls in Glasgow on Friday 11 April from 9.30am – 4pm in The Recital Room. Entry is free and you can register for a place at http://bit.ly/1fkpNrQ
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Acts showcased by goNORTH in 2013
PRIDES : THREE BLIND WOLVES : CASUAL SEX : FAT GOTH : THE BOY WHO TRAPPED THE SUN : ROMAN NOSE : FAKE MAJOR : BLOOD
RELATIVES : CLEAVERS : MIKE NISBET : WILLIE CAMPBELL : HECTOR BIZERK : RED RONSON : THE DEADLINE SHAKES : DONALD
MACDONALD & THE ISLANDS : VASQUEZ : PRONTO MAMA : PLASTIC ANIMALS : MINIATURE DINOSAURS : ALARM BELLS : SHAMBLES
MILLER : LIONEL : SAINT MAX AND THE FANATICS : BOOK GROUP : FORREST FIRES : BE LIKE PABLO : ATLAS:EMPIRE : SO MANY ANIMAL
CALLS : THE VELVETEEN SAINTS : THE OXIDES : THE OK SOCIAL CLUB : GALOSHINS : BEAR ARMS : CARNIVORES : JEMMA TWEEDIE : LITTLE FIRE : THE RECOVERY : WOODENBOX : LIDH : KOBI : EUGENE
TWIST : PLUM : THE YAWNS : FRIENDS IN AMERICA : GARDEN OF ELKS : THE SEA ATLAS : BEHOLD THE OLD BEAR : ARCHES : THE MOUSE THAT ATE THE CAT : DUNCAN OVERMEER : BIRDHEAD :
PINACT : BLACK INTERNATIONAL : ALGERNON DOLL : POOR THINGS : DAVEY HORNE : HOMEWORK : THE BROKEN RAVENS : CALL
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Scotland's Leading Creative Industries Festival - Inverness : 4-5 June
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Scottish celtic rock band Gleadhraich have set themselves the task of transforming Scottish traditional music, and they already have the backing of an existing Scots music legend, Dougie Maclean. He said of their arrangement of My Generation/You Really Got Me: “It’s a
genius arrangement!” Their dream is simple: “We want to take the bagpipes to new heights.” They plan to achieve that by producing music that appeals to all generations – the antidote to Jimmy Shand!’. The four-piece band from Carnoustie hope to make the pipes a more accessible instrument to young people by being a rock band with pipes up front in order to encourage Scotland’s youth to take forward the baton of this piece of Scottish heritage while also allowing our native instrument to have the widespread appeal it deserves with older generations through demonstrating its versatility. With the band’s debut EP ‘Pipe Dreams’ set for release in April the band are excited to be doing just that. The band consists of four young Bravehearts: piper/guitarist/vocalist Craig Weir; electric guitarist /vocalist Ross White; bassist Graeme Ritchie and percussionist Paul Weir.
Barbara Dickson & Rab Noakes : ep : 'Reunited' release date - 14 April : www.barbaradickson.net // www.rabnoakes.com
To accompany their 2014 tour Barbara Dickson and Rab Noakes have combined their voices to record an EP. Barbara and Rab have known one another for nearly fifty years and the songs recorded represent many areas they've explored together in that time. They met in the mid-’60s in Edinburgh. The place was the Foresthill Bar, aka the famous Sandy Bell's. The pub was the known hang-out for anyone interested in folksong and music. They both were, each having arrived there by a similar route. They are both from Fife, born there in 1947, and raised in the kind of quality public-housing that was available then.
The airwaves of the 1950s pre, during and post-rock'n'roll were full of great songs. All of this impressed Barbara and Rab, particularly the records of the Everly Brothers. On into the 1960s and the emergence of the Beatles and then Bob Dylan bounced each of them into an appreciation of folksongs. That rich mixture of songs from limitless sources appealed to them, and instilled in them an instinct for songs of interest wherever they're from. As an example, later in their lives they found they each had separate seminal experiences with the song 'Buttons and Bows'. A version of this appears on Rab's forthcoming 'I'm walkin' here' CD, sung by them both. They have sung together often over the intervening years and, in 2013, decided to put
together a tour with their two voices, two guitars and two rich experiences for a night of quality songs and performance. Back to the EP, which was recorded in one afternoon in John Cavanagh's Muirend ganghut studio. It captures the spirit, and the richness, of two people's unique experiences in the ever-interesting world of the popular song.
Gleadhraich : ep : 'Pipe Dreams' release date - 26 April : www.facebook.com/pages/Gleadhraich/273235032696158
Barbara Dickson & Rab Noakes Scottish tour dates .. April: 11 Falkirk Town Hall / 12 Pitlochry Festival Theatre. May: 17 Milngavie Town Hall. June: 5 Isle of Skye Aros Centre / 6 Stirling Albert Halls / 7 Kelso Tait Hall / 8 Shetland, Mareel, Lerwick
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MARCAS O'hUIGIN Me & You EP download Release Date: 17 March 'Me & You' EP collectively tells a classic tale of love and heartache over 4 short acoustic rock songs. This EP is an honest and mature introduction to acoustic guitar based songs from songsmith Marcas O'hUigin that should appeal to fans of artists such as Passenger and Foy Vance. Explore the depth and message within each song and you may even find ghosts! How will the story end? Download and find out... Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/marcas-ohuigin Available from: iTunes @ https://t.co/E5QaYTRiTm Amazon @ www.amazon.com www.marcasohuigin.com https://twitter.com/MarcasOhUigin ------------------------------------------------
CHERRYGROVE No Time Like Now Album : cd / download Release Date: 21 March
With traditional songs, contemporary melodies and original compositions, CHERRYGROVE are one of Scotland’s most exciting new folk ensembles. Their debut album, ’NO TIME LIKE NOW’, showcases the exceptional level of musicianship in the band through their sophisticated and thoughtful arrangements. Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/cherrygrove www.cherrygrove.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com/cherrygrovemusic Available from: www.cherrygrovemusic.com www.cherrygrove.bandcamp.com iTunes www.cherrygrovemusic.com www.facebook.com/cherrygrovemusic www.twitter.com/cherrygroveband ------------------------------------------------
DROPKICK Homeward Album : cd / download / vinyl Release Date: 18 April “Homeward” is Dropkick’s most varied and accomplished collection of songs to date, demonstrating a growing maturity in their song writing and arrangements. But it is their ear for melody and harmony that are their finest assets, helping Dropkick’s
music appeal to a growing band of fans of all ages, all around the world. Listen/Watch: https://dropkickmusic.bandcamp.com Available from: https://dropkickmusic.bandcamp.com www.dropkickmusic.co.uk www.tayloredrecords.co.uk www.dropkickmusic.co.uk www.twitter.com/dropkickmusic www.youtube.com/user/mrcockroach ------------------------------------------------
SILVER COAST Believe single : cd / download Release Date: 3 March ‘Believe’ was recorded in legendary Glasgow studio CaVa Sound , Aaron Murray frontman of the band and songwriter said about the single: "Believe is a song that is written about two people who love each other but have both had difficult lives and this puts strain on their relationship, to the point where they need time apart to learn to appreciate one another. It's all about learning to trust each other, taking that big step and putting faith in someone you feel so much towards." Listen/Watch:
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Diary Of A Lost Girl Album : cd / download Release Date: 21 February Former This Mortal Coil and The Hope Blister vocalist Louise Rutkowski releases her first solo album. Co-written with and produced by Irvin Duguid it is described by its supporters as, “A truly haunting and beautiful album”, “Beautiful, stirring, and alive with emotion”, and “Pure poetic, lovelorn angst at its best”. It includes mixes by Calum Malcolm (The Blue Nile), and Steve Orchard (Sir Paul McCartney, Chris Cornell). Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/louise-rutkowski/sets/diary-of-a-lost-girl Available from: Release via Itunes, Amazon MP3 and CD Love Music Glasgow www.louiserutkowski.co.uk www.facebook.com/louiserutkowski https://twitter.com/LouiseRutkowski
LOUISE RUTKOWSKI
Achukma Album : cd / download Release Date: Digital-Out Now : CD-17 March Andy Gallagher & Overhaul are back with their 4th studio release "Achukma". Recorded in studios in Scotland, USA and Canada, Andy brought in some old friends to help record the album and overhauled well... Overhaul. Gordon Gano (Violent Femmes), Astrid Young (Neil Young), Mike Watt (Iggy & The Stooges), Joey Huffman (Soul Asylum) are a few of the names that recorded on this album. Listen/Watch: http://andygallagheroverhaul.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/andygallagher Available from: http://andygallagher.net/store itunes: http://bit.ly/1c7cNKz googleplay: http://bit.ly/1lkZEQQ www.andygallagheroverhaul.com www.facebook.com/andygallagherandoverhaul www.twitter.com/andygallaghers google+: http://bit.ly/1bLeeOl
ANDY GALLAGHER & OVERHAUL
The Butterfly’s Dream Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Imaginary Creatures is a virtual band, a studio project formed by the collaboration of lyricist and songwriter David Scott and producer and multi-instrumentalist Iain McKinna. The Butterfly’s Dream is their debut album. Guest musicians include guitar ace Keith More, harmonica legend Fraser Speirs and ex-Lindisfarne songwriter Rod Clements. Listen/Watch: www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures Available from: Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK http://amzn.to/1heO9qD also coming soon on itunes + spotify Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Imaginary-Creatures/392409684214473
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https://soundcloud.com/silvercoastmusic-1 Available from: Digital download and there will also be a limited run of physical copies too (available at our shows). www.facebook.com/silvercoastmusic https://twitter.com/silvercoastband ------------------------------------------------
LADYKILLER CATERPILLAR Ladykiller Caterpillar ep : cd / download Release Date:Out NOw Ladykiller Caterpillar, new rockers from Edinburgh, releasing their debut EP and hitting the local scene hard in 2014. "A powerful, hard-hitting, riff-tastic anthem…retaining the big, amp bursting qualities of the likes of Biffy Clyro.” – isthismusic.com “Good time vibes, classic feel, with a contemporary edge” – Jim Gellatly Listen/Watch: http://ladykillercaterpillar.bandcamp.com Available from: http://ladykillercaterpillar.bandcamp.com physical copies, email: [email protected]
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GEORGIA GORDON Never Seen the Sun ep : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Georgia Gordon, just 19, from the Scottish Borders released her EP, Never Seen the Sun, to a packed Jazz Bar in Edinburgh on 11 January. 'bound for bigger and better things' and 'a huskily mature sound with a tone and personality pitched somewhere between folk and rock' The Scotsman. She was asked back to Celtic Connections this year 'already a star in the making'. Her lyrics have been described as 'unique and strikingly poetic'. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/georgiagordonmusic youtube: http://bit.ly/1honAPe Available from: iTunes: http://bit.ly/1mHfl6u CD at gigs and from Folk Rag Records Insane track free on Soundcloud www.facebook.com/georgiakate16 https://twitter.com/georgiagmusic
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GLEADHRAICH Pipe Dreams ep : cd / download Release Date: 31 March Carnoustie Celtic rock band, Gleadhraich, will be releasing their long awaited debut EP, Pipe Dreams. Recorded at Kirriemuir's DD8 Music Studio, Pipe Dreams contains four tracks: Unite the Clans, Teenage Kicks/ One Way or Another, California Calling and My Generation/ You Really Got Me. The EP has been mixed and mastered by Gregor Pratt. Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vewRJ699sTM Available from: iTunes CD's available at live shows. These will be limited edition and available first at a special Pipe Dreams launch show at the Starlight Showroom, Dundee on 26 April. www.facebook.com/gleadhraich www.gleadhraich.com ------------------------------------------------
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The Brightest Path Album : cd Release Date: 24 February The long-awaited new solo album from one of the finest young fiddle players in the UK, bursting with jaw-dropping tunes and sublime contemporary songs. Her first solo recording since 2008, The Brightest Path combines newly unearthed traditional Scottish melodies with soaring self-penned tunes and sublime contemporary songs, displaying the full breadth of Patsy’s talents Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/patsy-reid http://patsyreid.amazingtunes.com Available from: www.patsyreid.com/shop www.propermusic.com/product-details/Patsy-Reid-The-Brightest-Path-165421 www.patsyreid.com www.facebook.com/patsy.reid.3 www.twitter.com/patsyreid
PATSY REID
The Mairches EP : cd - but one track available for free: https://soundcloud.com/estherswift/for-you Release Date: 27 February Esther Swift is a singer-songwriter and harpist. Her new EP 'The Mairches' features cojon, string quartet and trumpet and the songs are based on her life growing up in The Scottish Borders. Whilst being heavily influenced by her folk roots, her music also uses a lot of jazz, blues and minimalist references, and she has been compared to artists who include Kate Bush, Eddie Reader and Joanna Newsom. She is delighted to be launching 'The Mairches' In The Caves in Edinburgh on the 27 February, where she will be joined by the musicians who feature on it, and supported by the wonderfully talented guitarist Mike Brown. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/estherswift/for-you http://estherswift.bandcamp.com/ Available from: http://estherswift.bigcartel.com/product/the-mairches www.facebook.com/pages/Esther-Swift/284344198267007
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ESTHER SWIFT
The Friel Sisters Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now The Friel Sisters are excited to announce the recent release of their long awaited self-titled debut album with guest musicians Gearóid Mooney, Griogair Labhruidh & Seamus O’Kane. Featuring lively traditional Irish music interspersed with song in English and Irish they achieve a close blend on fiddle, flute and uilleann pipes. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/thefrielsisters/the-friel-sisters-humours-of http://www.youtube.com/user/thefrielsisters Available from: http://frielmusic.com/#album Claddagh Records, Celtic Note, All Celtic Music, Tambourine(Japan), CD baby, iTunes, Google Play www.frielmusic.com www.facebook.com/frielsisters https://twitter.com/TheFrielSisters
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Through the Heart of Town Album : cd Release Date: Out Now Through the Heart of Town, from The New Madrids, comprises ten awesome songs featuring soaring pedal steel, telecaster guts and gristle, blinding harmonies and all tied together by a choogling rhythm section. "A sweeping record, soaring harmony and irresistible charm....Stax pride meets Lower East Side sleaze." 8/10 - Louder than War. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/new-madrids www.thenewmadrids.com/albums.html Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com www.birnamcdshop.com www.thenewmadrids.com https://twitter.com/NewMadrids www.facebook.com/TheNewMadrids ------------------------------------------------
BEECHES Young Soul single : cd / download Release Date: 17 March Beeches are a Scottish indie/alternative band based in
Edinburgh. They have been described in the past as “tight musicianship and perfect pop melodies”. The four piece have been active since 2012 but their roots stem from very early childhood friendships. Robert, Oscar and Walter have been friends since pre primary school days, retaining a close friendship despite all studying at different schools. During the autumn months of 2013 the band were busy recording two tracks at the prestigious Castle Sound Studios and The Depot Studios funded with the YMI initiative. “Young Soul” will be their first official Single under the name “Beeches”. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/beechesmusic Available from: Will be available on itunes, bandcamp, spotify, Amazon www.beechesmusic.com www.twitter.com/beechesmusic www.facebook.com/beechesmusic ------------------------------------------------
56n Sleevenotes Album : cd / download Release Date: 24 February 56n are Graeme Hawley (of Oldham) and Derek Martin (of Dundee), living in Edinburgh for over 18 years, and together for 15. Sleevenotes is their first album. It is not so much something that you listen to, as something
that makes you feel you have been listened to. A record in sounds and words of the passing of time, during which love endured, relationships deepened, dreams stalled, and 56n sought refuge in the night sky, garden plants, and their neighbourhood. Personal and honest, it will feel familiar not just to audiences who have loved hearing these words on stage, but to new audiences who identify with the 21st century themes and its strong sense of artistic integrity. In short, it is a soundtrack to now. Timeless, relevant, considered. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/56n Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com www.birnamcdshop.com www.colonpress.com/page4.htm ------------------------------------------------
BLUE FOX KNIGHTS Blue Fox Knights Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now This new, eponymous album from The Blue Fox Knights consists of an eclectic blend of genres and styles: indie folk rock with a blend of eastern swing and country music. The album contains a diverse range of original songs with strong melodies, and was professionally
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Pornophonica Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now As described by reviewers: "Pure sonic gold dust" Herald / "More bite than a junkyard dog" - New Hellfire Club / "Close your eyes and think of The Libertines when Mick Jones was involved with them and you would be skulking in the right alley doing the wrong deal.” - Itsaxxxxthing / "The Media Whores deserve all good fortune which comes their way for pouring their hearts and guts into something as stunning as Pornophonica" - Fusion Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/#themediawhores www.reverbnation.com/themediawhores Available from: National release via 'Proper Music Group' available in major record shops such as HMV and indie shops such as Lovemusic, Glasgow and Europa, Stirling. Amazon, itunes and ebay music shops https://twitter.com/MediaWhoresband www.facebook.com/pages/The-Media-Whores/167214953396994
THE MEDIA WHORES
Speak From The Start ep : cd / download Release Date: Out Now "Speak From The Start is an EP of cover songs Twelfth Day were inspired to create after BBC Radio Manchester asked them to cover You’re The One For Me Fatty by Morrissey as part of their 40th birthday celebrations. Twelfth Day folk up songs by Twin Atlantic, Passion Pit, Blondie and Kanye West, as well as the Morrissey classic." Listen/Watch: https://twelfthday.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/twelfthday Available from: https://twelfthday.bandcamp.com/ (CDs and download) https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/speak-from-the-start-ep/id716473811 www.twelfthdaymusic.com www.facebook.com/twelfthday https://twitter.com/twelfthday
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Lose this Feeling Album / ep / single? : cd / download Release Date: Out Now "The Voice" Season 3 runner-up Terry McDermott and his band the Bonfires have returned with another stunning, sweeping Britrock ballad, co-written with Todd Burman of Australia's Juke Kartel. (Todd also worked on Terry's first post-"Voice" single, "Pictures," which went to number one on the iTunes rock chart.) And judging by the new video for the track, Terry hasn't lost the feeling at all, perfectly suits the dreamy song...and yes, it does rock. (Lyndsey Parker / Rolling Stone) Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/terrymcdermott/lose-this-feeling-mcdermott http://terrymcdermottmusic.com/videos/ Available from: http://terrymcdermottmusic.com/buy/ http://terrymcdermottmusic.com/ www.facebook.com/terrymacmusic https://twitter.com/TerryMacMusic
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mixed and mastered at Castlesound Studios. Listen/Watch: www.bluefoxknights.co.uk/listen Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com www.birnamcdshop.com www.bluefoxknights.co.uk www.facebook.com/bluefoxknightsmusic ------------------------------------------------
TIM KLIPHUIS The Grappelli Album Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now The new live release from the Tim Kliphuis Trio, takes Tim back to his gypsy jazz roots and to the inspirational meeting he had with French jazz violin maestro, Stéphane Grappelli in 1995. Recorded live in Scotland, this Trio album features repertoire from the Parisian years with Django (1934-1938) and five beautiful Grappelli compositions from the seventies and eighties, most of which have never been covered in concert or on CD before. Tim, Nigel and Roy perform this collection of gems in the spirit of Grappelli, with a joyful, personal approach that goes beyond styles or genres. Listen/Watch: www.timkliphuis.com/video Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com www.birnamcdshop.com www.timkliphuis.com https://twitter.com/KliphuisTim www.facebook.com/TimKliphuisMusic ------------------------------------------------
BILLY LIAR All I've Got ep : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Billy's reflections on modern life combined with his machine-gun strumming are urgent, immediate, life-affirming and delivered with more charm than your average 'acoustic punk poet'. You're gonna get the honest truth from this Liar. Listen/Watch: www.officialbillyliar.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyobhcCJdm0 Available from:
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TURNING PLATES Falling Lives single : video download Release Date: 12 December Turning plates release a teaser of their hotly anticipated début album ‘The Shouting Cave’. Falling lives features an exciting video promo featuring two professional dancers in a dark tale of love in the digital game. Listen/Watch: http://youtu.be/laEsw2v3zZg Available from: www.turningplates.co.uk www.turningplates.co.uk www.faccebook.com/turningplates www.twitter.com/turningplates ------------------------------------------------
KATE DANIELS Atmospherics Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Atmospherics is the new album from jazz singer Kate Daniels. In a style she calls Jazz Noir , Kate evokes Julie London and the cellar bars of the 1950's. With distinguished musicians including John Etheridge, Tony Coe, Alec Dankworth and John Horler, Kate has created arrangements of classic songs, inspired by the haunting imagery of post-war film noir. Listen/Watch: www.katedanielsjazz.co.uk/#!/music Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com www.birnamcdshop.com www.katedanielsjazz.co.uk https://twitter.com/katezdaniels ------------------------------------------------
VARIOUS ARTISTS (Dogs Got A Bone Records) Capitalised: Tall Tales & Low Lives of Edinburgh Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
A ten track compilation album featuring a blend of Edinburgh`s old guard and the fresh faced newcomers to the capital`s music scene. There`s new and exclusive tracks from Frantic Chant, Epsilon One and Jimmy Miller while The Green Tambourine Band and The Jackals contribute re-worked versions of recent releases. Listen: http://dgab.bandcamp.com/album/capitalised-tall-tales-low-lives-of-edinburgh Available from: http://dgab.bandcamp.com/album/capitalised-tall-tales-low-lives-of-edinburgh http://dgabrecords.wix.com/dgab www.facebook.com/DGABrecords https://twitter.com/DGABrecords ------------------------------------------------
PAUL ANDERSON Land of the Standing Stones Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Paul Anderson, from the heart of rural Aberdeenshire, is one of Scotland’s most respected traditional musicians.Land of the Standing Stones is really a love letter to Paul’s native Aberdeenshire as all but a couple of the 51 tunes on the album are inspired by the people, landscape and history of the North-East of Scotland. The music on the album has all been composed by Paul himself and at 70 minutes in length, it’s a considerable achievement. The music, though rooted in the traditional Scots fiddle idiom, is also contemporary in style. He has been ably supported in this by a superb group of musicians, which includes Shona Donaldson (Scots singer of the year 2009), Swedish citern genius Ale Carr, Ali Napier (Dougie MacLean band) and Scottish acting star Kevin McKidd on guitar and vocals. Listen/Watch: n/a Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com www.birnamcdshop.com iTunes / Amazon MP3 / Spotify https://twitter.com/PaulAnd79837722 www.facebook.com/paul.anderson.3591 www.paulandersonscottishfiddler.com -----------------------------------------------
SIENNA Give Me Your Love ep : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
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Formed in Kinross, Scotland in 2012 Sienna have already received great plaudits in the Scottish media and absolutely wowed crowds at ‘T in the Park’, Not bad for a group all under 21. Their party vibe, powerful harmonies and energetic songwriting along with captivating lead vocals and guitar from frontman Danny McAtear, make them a must see new band. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/siennamusicuk/sets/give-me-your-love/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWqVcWrDuMI Available from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/give-me-your-love-single/id726171729 https://play.spotify.com/album/5aWIunhiV4khsZ7gZ4GcLJ www.siennabandmusic.com www.facebook.com/SiennaBandMusic https://twitter.com/SiennaUK ------------------------------------------------
DANTE Wake Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Dante's 'Wake' showcases the songwriting talents of Seán McLaughlin (a member of Idlewild’s Rod Jones' solo project, The Birthday Suit), the band have captured
a modern folk sound that epitomises the Scottish indie scene's uncanny ability to blend contemporary innovation with more traditional values. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/wearedante Available from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/wake/id730360861 www.dantemusic.com www.facebook.com/wearedante https://twitter.com/wearedante ------------------------------------------------
MICK WEST & MULDOON'S PICNIC A Scots Chorus Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now A Scots Chorus is a joint venture between veteran Scots singer Mick West and the fantastic a cappella group Muldoon's Picnic. In mid 2012, West and Muldoon's started exploring the different harmonic possibilities of a body of the most interesting and representative Scots chorus songs they could find and, having decided that some of these songs would benefit from instrumental arrangements too, asked well known arrangers Frank McLaughlin and Stewart Hardy to arrange, manage and perform on the project. It is hoped that the CD and
booklet will not only be enjoyable in their own right, but also provide a portal for those who wish to explore the great Scots song repertoire further, and be a motivation and inspiration for all singers and musicians to take this materiel and develop to use it to make their own music. Listen: www.last.fm/music/Muldoon%27s+Picnic Available from: www.Amazon.co.uk www.Amazon.com iTunes www.birnamcdshop.com www.muldoonspicnic.com www.twitter.com/muldoonspicnic www.facebook.com/muldoonspicnic ------------------------------------------------
COLIN MacKAY Do What You Love Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Do What You Love is the new album from Scottish singer/songwriter Colin Mackay and follows on from his two previous albums, Handle With Care and Whiskey Morning. The album was recorded State-side, features a host of musicians, and was produced and engineered by Bil Vorndick.
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Second Fiddle Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now This debut album, Second Fiddle, is a collection of melodic songs and instrumentals from Scottish singer/songwriter Rowan Ross. The tracks were written at various points in his life. His songs show a great deal of clarity and depth. The title "Second Fiddle" came from one of the songs on the album, and is also a reference to the two violins he used in the recordings : one dark in colour and tone, and the other light. Rowan is joined by a host of musicians on this album, including Alyn Cosker, Angus Lyon, Gillian Fleetwood, Konrad Wiszniewski, Louis Abbot, Maeve MacKinnon, Rick Standley, Rosie Townhill and Sam West. Listen/Watch: www.rowanross.com/Rowan_Ross/video.html www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3Zmg0a1mrw Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com iTunes / Amazon MP3 www.birnamcdshop.com www.rowanross.com www.facebook.com/rowanrossmusic
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Button Up single : download Release Date: 1 December
The new single from Irish folk singer Heidi Talbot’s latest album ‘Angels Without Wings’, is a beautiful modern day folk song. Co written and sung with King Creosote, AKA Kenny Anderson, ‘Button Up’ was created after the pair discovered a mutual admiration: “He was asked to pick his fantasy band for The Independent and he picked me and Morten Harket from A-ha on joint lead vocals,” Heidi laughs. She conceived the melody for Button Up with Anderson in mind, and he sent back his own lyrics. The result is a brooding urgent love song. Heidi is touring the UK in November ande December with multi instrumentalist/Producer John McCusker and Irish Guitarist and singer John Doyle.
Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/user/heiditalbotofficial https://soundcloud.com/proper-music-distribution/heidi-talbot-button-up-radio/s-9EEhq
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HEIDI TALBOT
Esotero Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Esotero is the 5th release by multi-instrumentalist composer, Fraser Fifield. Recorded as a live studio session in summer 2013, it features Fraser with award winning guitarist and long term collaborator Graeme Stephen. Seamless live electronics place atmospheric texture around their original melodies and improvisations. A unique sound. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/fraserfifield https://fraserfifield.bandcamp.com http://www.youtube.com/tanarrecords Available from: http://www.fraserfifield.com/shop/esotero/ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/esotero/id762129917?uo=4 www.fraserfifield.com www.facebook.com/fraserfifieldmusic www.twitter.com/fraserfifield
FRASER FIFIELD
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COREEN SCOTT Beyond The Sea Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now 'Beyond The Sea is the new album from Scottish singer Coreen Scott. Singing in French, English and Portuguese, the album is a collection of songs from around the world. From the haunting melodies of Sandy Denny's Who Knows Where the Time Goes and Tom Wait's The Briar and the Rose to the thought-provoking lyrics of Weeping and the deceptively jaunty sound of Je ne veux pas travailler, Coreen’s voice soars above the beautiful instrumental melodies and tight-knit harmonies – there is something for everyone on this CD, including lovely interpretations of such classics as the Dylan's To Make You Feel My Love, Piaf’s La vie en rose, and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac’s Songbird, but also the more rhythmic South African Weeping, the Portuguese Manha de carnival and the lovely French La mer. Listen: www.coreenscott.co.uk/listen-to-coreen Available from: www.Amazon.co.uk www.Amazon.com iTunes www.birnamcdshop.com www.coreenscott.co.uk https://twitter.com/coreen_scott www.facebook.com/pages/Coreen-Scott-Singer/204670006234642 ------------------------------------------------
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NordEste /NorthEast Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now A Brazilian percussionist, Allysson Velez travels to Huntly, Scotland. There he is touched by the very first contact with the Scottish Ceilidh and impressed by the common musical language of the north east of Scotland and the north east of Brazil. Here he worked with a special selection of local Scottish musicians and a musician from West Africa, who has settled in the area, to transform an encounter into a musical flow of exchanging gifts and virtues. This album, NordEste/NorthEast, documents that exchange of Scottish and Brazillian music, which also inaugurates a new word, Ceilidhcatu, merging the words Ceilidh (a traditional Gaelic social gathering, which usually involves playing music and dancing) and Maracatu (a performance genre found in Pernambuco state, in northeastern Brazil), from which the musicians have taken their name. Listen: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/ceilidhcatu/id686197840 Available from: www.Amazon.co.uk www.Amazon.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/ceilidhcatu/id686197840 www.birnamcdshop.com www.birnamcdshop.com ------------------------------------------------
GAVIN SUTHERLAND Tango at the Lost Café Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Tango at the Lost Café is the new album from singer/songwriter Gavin Sutherland, featuring special guests including his old Sutherland Brothers and Quiver partners, Iain Sutherland, Tim Renwick and Willie Wilson. "A rough sketch of 'Tango At The Lost Café' appeared in my head as I drove home under a starry sky and, by the time I'd got in and put the kettle on, I kind of knew where I was going. Olé!" - Gavin Sutherland. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/gavin-sutherland
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FULLSCEILIDH SPELEMANNSLAG 500 Sessions Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Fullsceilidh Spelemannslag are an 11-piece, Shetland-based instrumental group. Their fiddle driven music, backed by a hard hitting rhythm section, is drawn from their Shetland traditions, alongside Nordic and Celtic influences. 500 Sessions is the group's new album and features a wonderful mix of traditional tunes and new compositions with the isles' rich heritage in mind. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/spreefix Available from: www.Amazon.co.uk www.Amazon.com iTunes www.birnamcdshop.com www.spreefix.com https://twitter.com/Spreefix www.facebook.com/pages/Fullsceilidh-Spelemannslag/94813909930 ------------------------------------------------
STEPHEN LEE 4 Orchestral Pieces Album : cd Release Date: Out Now 4 Orchestral Pieces is a body of work composed by Stephen Lee. Influences reflected in it include the rich, dark imagery of the art of Douglas Gordon and of Caravaggio, the melancholic vision and 'eternal solitude' of the poetry of James Thomson/Charles Baudelaire and
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MARCH Fifestock Kinross 7-30 March The Annual Fifestock Music Festival takes place "Backstage” at The Green Hotel, Kinross. Latest updates on the website. FIFESTOCK comes but once a year and here it is for 2014! A wide range of genres and artists for you all to experience. Don't leave it too late to book on 01577 863467 www.fifestock.com North Of The Wall Glasgow 29 March MORGUL - Glasgow Metal and Rock Society presents North of the Wall a one-day metal festival which returns for a second year of madness bigger and better! The festival's venue is Glasgow's The Classic Grand. www.facebook.com/thenorthofthewall MV Festival Aviemore Returning 13-15 March 2015 The next MV Festival will take place in 2015 - It’s a weekend of comedy, music and snowsport thrills on the hills in and around Aviemore. 2015 tickets will soon be available from www.ukgigsonline.com Proceeds from the festival go to the Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) and Disability Snowsport UK. www.mvfestival.com
APRIL Knoydart Music Festival Knoydart 2015 Knoydart Festival is a weekend-long outdoor music festival for the whole family, centred around Scottish traditional music. It has been held every two years since 2009 and the next one is in 2015. www.facebook.com/knoydartmusicfestival Haddow Fest Edinburgh 2015 There will be no Haddow Fest this year but it will return in 2015. www.facebook.com/haddowfest Counterflows Glasgow 4-6 April Counterflows Glasgow based festival of contemporary experimental music featuring artists from across the world. The festival is held in April with occasional concerts throughout the
year. www.facebook.com/Counterflows Edinburgh International Harp Festival Edinburgh 4-9 April The Clarsach Society & Edinburgh International Harp Festival is an annual celebration and gathering of musical talents. Find out more about us at www.clarsachsociety.co.uk The Clarsach Society (Comunn na Clarsaich) encourages interest in the instrument, especially amongst young players, who enjoy its adaptability to solo work, accompaniment or ensemble playing. The Society also presents the Edinburgh International Harp Festival - an annual celebration and gathering of musical talents. Every Spring we bring harpists from across the globe together to rub shoulders with you, the audience. www.harpfestival.co.uk Wikeed Day Out Glasgow 5 April Wikeed Day Out is a brand new festival coming to Glasgow and being held at Nice N Sleazys. The event will see 7 acts in one day come together from across Scotland in one venue. https://twitter.com/WikeedDayOut www.facebook.com/WikeedDayOut Glenfarg Folk Feast Glenfarg 11-13 April Ran by Glenfarg Village Folk Club the festival may be small but its stature and longevity are huge to say the least. We pride ourselves on running a friendly event with workshops and competitions to suit all tastes, and the World famous Puff-a -Box competition just has to be seen to be believed! www.glenfargfolkclub.com Bring It All Home Paisley 11-19 April The cream of Scotland’s songwriting talent is teaming up for a series of unique concerts to celebrate the memory of the late Gerry Rafferty in his hometown of Paisley. Bring it all Home will bring together some of the finest Scottish artists of the past few decades for a star-studded tribute to Gerry and his life’s work. The festival – a key part of the Homecoming Scotland celebrations – coincides with a two-month exhibition of the singer’s memorabilia at Paisley Museum, featuring artwork from his friend and another of Paisley’s best-known sons, John Byrne. www.bringitallhome.co.uk Go-Rock Fest Gourock 12 April Go-Rock is a mini multi-venue festival aiming to showcase some of the great unsigned/independent acts in Scotland. Just a short train
ride from Glasgow, the pretty coastal town of Gourock with its intimate venues and stunning views is the perfect location for our small festival. Raising funds for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy charity. Tickets available from (17 Feb) www.tickets-scotland.com and www.eventbrite.co.uk www.go-rock-fest.com Northern Nashville Country Music Festival Caithness 18-20 April In 2004 we took a gamble and ran our first ever Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music Festival (NNCCMF), which thankfully was a great success. Over the years it has gone from strength to strength, with country music fans converging on Caithness over Easter Weekend to be part of this 3-day 5-show extravaganza of live country music. This is truly an international event featuring top class acts from the USA, Canada, Europe, Ireland and the U.K. alongside our wealth of local talent and youth bands. www.nncmc.co.uk Northern Streams Edinburgh 25-26 April Prepare to sail the seas with music, song and dance courtesy of Edinburgh’s Northern Streams 2014 Festival programme. Guests include Norway’s dynamic ‘rock and roll’ Storm Weather Shanty Choir, award-winning Kevin Lees, Dave Wood & Noa Shamir (Denmark/Britain); Shetland’s premier duo Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicholson and innovative Swedish musicians Kristin Borgehed & Nathan Bissette. www.northernstreams.org TradFest Edinburgh Dùn Èideann Edinburgh 29 April - 11 May TradFest Edinburgh · Dùn Èideann is a vibrant festival of folk arts celebrating music, song, storytelling, dance, folk drama, arts and crafts, literature, architecture, film and multi-media in the capital city. The core programming theme for 2014 is ‘Revival and Renaissance’ which will explore the cyclical way in which Scotland’s folk arts burst into life and influence every other aspect of culture. Over 70 events were showcased between 24 April and 6 May 2013 in Scotland’s Capital with locals and visitors both discovering a feast of culture in the Festival City! www.tracscotland.org/festivals/tradfest
MAY 34th Shetland Folk Festival Shetland 1-4 May The Festival as the UK's most northerly folk festival is regarded a prestigious event for performers, locals and visitors alike. Organised by a voluntary committee (and run by an even
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Girvan Folk Festival Girvan 2-4 May 2014 marks the 40th Girvan Folk Festival. The Festival started in 1975, a time when folk music in Scotland was increasingly exploring its own roots. Concert venues, competitions, ceilidh dance childrens events, sessions for tunes and songs, Open Stage, workshops,secure campsite. So please tell all of your friends and help to make this the biggest Girven Festival ever! There will be plenty of room and plenty of music for all to enjoy. www.girvanfolkfestival.co.uk Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival Oban 2-4 May The Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival has developed into one of Scotland’s major cultural festivals, and takes place annually in Oban, Scotland. The event has developed to include new special events and competitions, and the festival now offers over 1100 participants 125 competition classes in eleven disciplines including piping, accordion, fiddle, clarsach, piano, recorder, woodwind & brass, singing, highland dancing and choreography. This is the festival's 31st year and 2014 is going to be their biggest yet with new venues and over 1100 participants, 125 competition classes in eleven disiplines. www.obanfestival.org Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Isle of Bute 2-5 May The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has grown spectacularly from its small beginnings to become one of Britain's most popular jazz weekends. Top-class UK and international names feature in a programme of traditional jazz music in one of Scotland's prettiest and friendliest
seaside resorts. www.butejazz.com Darvel Music Festival Darvel 3 May First in the 2014 Concert Series is Eric Bibb and Band, with support from Michael Jerome Browne on 3rd May. Early bird special of £22.50 until March 31st when price reverts to £25. Please support us by buying tickets early and if you can help us by making a donation and becoming a Festival Patron, you can do so by following the link below to the Festival Shop. We are hoping that further sponsorship and funding will be in place later in the year that will enable us to produce further concerts in October/November. If any businesses are interested in sponsoring the Festival then please get in touch. www.darvelmusicfestival.org Brew at the Bog Inverness 3 May “The best new music festival in Scotland.” Vic Galloway, BBC Radio Scotland. Brew at the Bog is BrewDog and Bogbain Farm’s gift to the world: a festival full of new music and new beer. BrewDog are the leaders of the craft beer revolution and they are about breaking rules, taking risks, upsetting trends, unsettling institutions but first and foremost, great tasting beers. As one newspaper put it, BrewDog is the new black. Bogbain Farm is based just outside Inverness and was crowned the “Best Unusual Venue” at the 2012 Scottish Event Awards. Brew at the Bog is just the latest in festivals Bogbain is hosting and the fabulous surroundings of this old farm will ensure Brew at the Bog 2014 will go down in history. www.brewatthebog.com Sound Galashiels 3 May Come to the beautiful Scottish Borders and celebrate a fun packed day this May Bank Holiday Weekend. Professional touring 'tribute' bands promise a great family evening of entertainment. Coldplay tribute band "Coldplayer"; KOL Tribute 'The Kings Lyon'; 'Simple Minded'; Steve Cass himself and Justin Wilson aka 'No Strings Attached' and Madeleine Dow joins the line up performing an acoustic set. www.facebook.com/soundfestivalgalashiels Riverside Festival Glasgow 3-4 May
Scotland's premier electronic music festival Electric Frog returns this May Bank Holiday weekend with Electric Frog & Pressure Riverside Festival. Organisers have today revealed plans to add a second day and return to the spectacular Riverside Museum site for the second consecutive year for the 2014 instalment, with what’s set to be their biggest event yet. Organisers have reconfigured the site to feature two stages aiming to maximise the space and enhance the festival experience for the thousands of electronic music fans expected to descend on the event over both days. The party will continue late into the night at various venues in the city. Line-up and ticket details will be announced soon. www.theelectricfrog.co.uk The Big Beach Ball Aberdeen 4 May The Big Beach Ball, Aberdeen’s boutique, one-day music festival returns, the event will bring a host of international DJs and artists as well as homegrown talents to the iconic Beach Ballroom. Building on the success of last year, the third Big Beach Ball will once again utilise both the indoor and outdoor facilities at the venue creating a one-day festival spectacular. The event will showcase Breakneck Comedy, food stalls, beach bar and arts and crafts, all perfectly complimented by five stages of quality music, with fans of all genres catered to. www.thebigbeachball.co.uk Moniave Folk Festival Moniaive, Dumfriesshire, 9-11 May The Moniave Folk Festival has something for everyone, Great music, Piping competitions, Open stages, children’s events and concerts. Workshops. Come along for a wonderful family weekend. www.moniaivefolkfestival.co.uk Scribblers Picnic Stirling 11 May The Scribbler’s Picnic is a charity that was set up in 2001 to raise money for five cancer charities – CHAS, Strathcarron Hospice, Maggie’s Centre, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Macmillan Cancer Care. This outdoor event is held at the Stirling Rugby Club with each year getting better and better. Four stages of music and a charity fete make it a fun day for all the family. www.scribblerspicnic.co.uk
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