Late night events, Folk

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Aaron Wright

Rootsy local singer-songwriter hosting this songwriters session.

The Ale House, Edinburgh

Tue 28 May

Free / 0131 629 0275

  • 21:30

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0131 629 0275

  • 21:30

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 0131 629 0275

  • 21:30
…and 2 more dates until 25 Jun

Live Music Sessions

A mix of local solo and duo talent.

The West End Hotel, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

Free

  • 21:00 – 00:00

Sat 25 May

Free

  • 21:00 – 00:00

Fri 31 May

Free

  • 21:00 – 00:00
…and 59 more dates until 21 Dec

The Smugglers, Sunderland

Sun 26 May

Free / 0191 514 3844

  • 21:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0191 514 3844

  • 21:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0191 514 3844

  • 21:00
…and 7 more dates until 28 Jul

#BreakfastclubSW2

Beyond Fathomability DJs play indie, folk and acoustic music with a live performance from Jeffrey Lewis.

The Windmill, London SW2

Sat 25 May

Main Room

£8 adv / 020 8671 0700

  • 22:45

Eric Linklater & Friends

Rising young Orcadian fiddler Eric Linklater is a pupil of Jennifer Wrigley.

The Reel, Kirkwall

Sat 22 Jun

£7 on the door or £36 for Festival Club season ticket / 01856 871000

Here Linklater tears up the Festival Club with some like-minded friends, in an evening of fiddle music.

  • 22:00
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Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes

Guitarist Albert Lee is joined by Gerry Hogan (guitar), Pete Wingfield (piano), Brian Hodgson (bass) and Peter Baron (drums) for an evening of rockabilly/country rock.

The Brook, Southampton

Thu 19 Sep

£14; £12 adv / 023 8055 5366

  • 21:15

The Flower Pot, Derby

Fri 25 Oct

£17 / 01332 204995

  • 21:30

Square & Compass, Ilminster

Sat 12 Oct

£10 / 01823 480467

  • 21:00

Balkan Beats & Swing Grooves

One year after being the greatest night at the Victoria Bar. We want to celebrate our birthday in this wonderful Festival, so be ready for the most hipshaking Balkanic tunes and the best swing styles.

Victoria, Edinburgh

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0131 555 1638

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 21:00 – 01:00

Blueflint

Lady banjo players extraordinaire tour their bluegrass ballads.

Newcastle House, Rothbury

Sat 8 Jun

Donation / 01669 620334

  • 21:00

The Blueswater Singer-Songwriter Showcase and Open Mic

Singer-songwriter showcase hosted by rhythm & blues band Blueswater, featuring guests every week and an open mic session.

Earl of Marchmont, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 662 1877

  • 21:00 – 23:30

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0131 662 1877

  • 21:00 – 23:30

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0131 662 1877

  • 21:00 – 23:30
…and 29 more dates until 23 Dec

The Coach House Company, Saxual Healing

Contemporary and traditional folk by the band from Cambridge.

ADC Theatre, Cambridge

Tue 11 Jun

£6 (£5) / 01223 300085

  • 23:00
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Djordje Gajic

Award-winning Yugoslavian accordionist plays tunes for your listening pleasure.

Café Cossachok, Glasgow

Sun 16 Jun

£6 for concert only, £20 for dinner and concert / 0141 553 0733

This performance consists of music from France. Dinner from 6pm, concert from 9pm.

  • 21:00

The Nightjar, London EC1V

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 020 7253 4101

  • 21:00 – 23:00

O'Cajunals

Scot and Irish trad mixed with spicy rock from a group that happens to also have mastered the pun.

Clachaig Inn, Glencoe

Fri 24 May

Prices to be confirmed / 01855 811252

  • 21:00

Sweeney's on the Park, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 632 6741

Part of Southside Fringe.

Alex Hutton Trio

ALEX HUTTON The UK is currently blessed with a team of hugely talented pianists, and Alex is most certainly at the forefront of these. Trained in the USA he returned to Britain to find work with a host of high profile British musicians, including Jim Mullen, Gilad Atzmon and Art Themen. His fluent, inventive, bop…

Nolias, London SE1

Fri 7 Jun

£6; £25 inc meal / 020 7928 9366

  • 21:30

Fri 14 Jun

£6; £25 inc meal / 020 7928 9366

  • 21:30

Fri 21 Jun

£6; £25 inc meal / 020 7928 9366

  • 21:30
…and 5 more dates until 26 Jul

The Ballachulish Hellhounds

Highland bluegrass and country blues sounds.

Clachaig Inn, Glencoe

Fri 24 May

Prices to be confirmed / 01855 811252

  • 21:00
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The Band With No Name

Blues, rock and folk sextet from Preston.

The Bitter Suite, Preston

Sat 13 Jul

Free / 01772 827007

  • 21:00

Bhanxty

Acoustic folk band.

Errigle Inn, Belfast

Thu 30 May

Free / 028 9064 1410

  • 21:30

Thu 27 Jun

Free / 028 9064 1410

  • 21:30

Thu 25 Jul

Free / 028 9064 1410

  • 21:30

BJSUS

Duo playing toe-tapping country, Scottish and Irish tunes.

Sweeney's on the Park, Glasgow

Wed 22 May

Free / 0141 632 6741

Part of Southside Fringe.

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 632 6741

Part of Southside Fringe.

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 632 6741

Part of Southside Fringe.

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 632 6741

Part of Southside Fringe.

The Black Diamond Express

The nine-piece collective, based in Edinburgh, performs lively Celtic folk-rock.

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Sat 3 Aug

£15 (£12) / 0131 220 4348

Sat 10 Aug

£15 (£12) / 0131 220 4348

Sat 17 Aug

£15 (£12) / 0131 220 4348

Sat 24 Aug

£15 (£12) / 0131 220 4348

The Blokes

Blues and folk residency.

Maggie May's, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 548 1350

  • 22:00

Thu 30 May

Free / 0141 548 1350

  • 22:00

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 0141 548 1350

  • 22:00
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Bobby Valentino And Paul Astles

The veteran duo, who have performed as session musicians for well-known artists, play country and folk.

Brasenose Arms, Banbury

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 01295 750244

  • 21:30

Brouge

A showcase of traditional Irish music performers.

The John Hewitt, Belfast

Tue 28 May

Free / 028 9023 3768

  • 21:00

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 028 9023 3768

  • 21:00

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 028 9023 3768

  • 21:00
…and 7 more dates until 30 Jul

Budada

The band performs acoustic folk with a few popular covers.

The George, Bradford-on-Avon

Sun 26 May

Phone for prices / 01225 865650

  • 21:00

Chris Wood

Acoustic folk-rock from the fiddle player and guitarist.

The David Hall, South Petherton

Sat 29 Jun

£17 (£16) / 01460 240340

  • 21:00

Chuck Wagon

The band performs alt-folk, rock'n'roll and country.

The Bitter Suite, Preston

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01772 827007

  • 21:00
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