Music, Country

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Leeroy Stagger, Billy Vincent, Case Hardin

The Canadian singer-songwriter performs alternative country.

The Windmill, London SW2

Wed 17 Jul

£6.50 adv / 020 8671 0700

  • 20:00

The Backyard Devils

A mix of dirty country, bluegrass and rockabilly from this Canadian quartet.

Broadcast, Glasgow

Thu 20 Jun

£8 / 0141 332 7304

With Full Tonne Kid.

  • 19:30

Fat Lil's, Witney

Fri 18 Oct

£8; £7 adv / 01993 703 385

  • 20:00

The Jazz Cafe, London NW1

Thu 12 Sep

£10 adv / 020 7485 6834

  • 19:00 – 23:00

Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys

High-energy roots folk and Americana band featuring award-winning fiddler and dancer Gordie MacKeeman.

The CatStrand, Castle Douglas

Wed 4 Sep

£8–£10 / 01644 420374

  • 19:30

Centenary Centre, Isle of Man

Sat 7 Sep

£16 / 01624 845 146

  • 20:00

Otley Courthouse

Fri 21 Jun

£13; £12 adv (£11; £10 adv) / 01943 467466

  • 20:00

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Southern Fried Festival

Scotland’s festival of American roots music covers all the American Roots music bases, including blues, country, cajun, gospel, swing and soul. Artists appearing this year include the Mavericks, Patty Griffin, Shelby Lynne, Bettye LaVette, Darrell Scott and the McCrary Sisters. Fill up on workshops, free gigs, local bands…

Various venues, Perth

Fri 19 Jul

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 01738 621031

Sat 20 Jul

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 01738 621031

Sun 21 Jul

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 01738 621031

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American Routes

Country covers band.

Fred's Place, Mapperley Plains Sports and Social Club, Nottingham

Sun 25 Aug

£4 / 0115 9120735

  • 20:15

The Chaplins

Scottish Americana/roots trio.

Paisley Arts Centre

Sat 29 Jun

£12–£13 / 0141 887 6293

Tickets on the door or from Apollo Music, Paisley.

  • 19:30 – 21:30

Glasgow Americana

Blues, country and folk fest following in the footsteps of the fondly remembered Big Big Country festival.

Various venues: Glasgow

Wed 2 Oct

Times & prices vary (£10–£16) / 07960 152333

Thu 3 Oct

Times & prices vary (£10–£16) / 07960 152333

Fri 4 Oct

Times & prices vary (£10–£16) / 07960 152333

…and 2 more dates until 6 Oct

Guildtown Bluegrass Music Festival

Scotland shows its love for bluegrass with this popular festival that celebrated its 27th year with Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, a top US band, who were supported by a selection of Scottish and European bands. 2013 is set to be similarly exciting.

Guildtown Village Hall, Perth

Fri 19 Jul

Times vary / Weekend £45; Children £20 / 07968 124582

Sat 20 Jul

Times vary / Weekend £45; Children £20 / 07968 124582

Sun 21 Jul

Times vary / Weekend £45; Children £20 / 07968 124582

The Searchers

The Searchers have survived multiple line-up changes as well as a schism of People's Front of Judea-style bitterness, the echoes of which twang across the internet to this day. Longest-lasting original member John McNally leads the band that gave us 'Needles and Pins' and 'Sweets for my Sweet'.

Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells

Thu 19 Jun

£17.50–£19.50 / 01892 530613

  • 19:30

Beck Theatre, Hayes

Thu 7 Nov

£20 / 020 8561 8371

  • 19:30

Embassy Theatre, Skegness

Thu 25 Jul

£20; £17 before Jul 1 (Children £7.50; £19) / 0845 674 0505

  • 19:30

Thu 29 Aug

£20; £17 before Jul 1 (Children £7.50; £19) / 0845 674 0505

  • 19:30

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Billy McFarland, Big Bernie, Frankie McBride, Gloria, Gene Stuart, Eileen King, Country Harmony

Irish country music by the well-established singer and trumpet player.

The Burnavon Arts Centre, Cookstown

Fri 28 Jun

£15 / 02886 769949

  • 20:00

Bute Linedance Festival

2013 sees the 22nd annual line dance festival on Bute, offering the chance to dance to country, blues, Irish and Latin tunes from bands such as Magill, Calico and Still Water. The weekend is open to all dancers, no matter what level of expertise.

Isle of Bute, Isle Of Bute

Fri 27 Sep

Times & prices vary / 01700 503018

Sat 28 Sep

Times & prices vary / 01700 503018

Sun 29 Sep

Times & prices vary / 01700 503018

Dana & Susan Robinson

The North Carolina-based duo performs Americana, folk, country and old time mountain music, promoting the album American Hornpipe.

Lyceum Folk Club, Newport

Thu 14 Nov

£2 / 07966 754366

  • 20:30

Diving for Pearls Celebration

For the past nine months, people in Govan have been taking part in creative workshops on themes of migration and shipbuilding; the project was inspired by Elvis Costello and Clive Langer's classic song 'Shipbuilding' and it comes with a ringing endorsement from the song's original singer, Robert Wyatt.

Grand Ole Opry, Glasgow

Thu 20 Jun

Over-18s only

£5 (seniors & unwaged £2.50; no income free) / 0141 445 3718

This fundraising gig features Alasdair Roberts and Friends, the Carlton Jug Band, Lorraine and the Borderlands, Big Hogg and Diving for Pearls Songwriting Group. Part of Scottish Refugee Week.

  • 19:30

Dunfermline Live

A weekend showcase of Scottish music.

Various venues, Dunfermline

Fri 11 Oct

Free

  • 12:00 – 01:30

Sat 12 Oct

Free

  • 12:00 – 01:30

Sun 13 Oct

Free

  • 12:00 – 01:30
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The Gary Quinn Band

Acoustic-driven country rock from the Leigh-based singer-songwriter.

Fred's Place, Mapperley Plains Sports and Social Club, Nottingham

Sun 21 Jul

£4 / 0115 9120735

  • 20:15

I See Hawks in LA

Alt.country quartet from Los Angeles.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Sun 23 Jun

£12 (£10) / 01463 234234

  • 19:30

Woodend Tennis & Bowling Club, Glasgow

Thu 20 Jun

£10 / 0141 959 1428

With First Charge of the Light Brigade.

  • 20:00

Jonny Williams & Lynnette Marie

The singing and guitar playing two-piece plays country music.

Fred's Place, Mapperley Plains Sports and Social Club, Nottingham

Sun 14 Jul

£4 / 0115 9120735

  • 20:15

Mick Flavin

The vocalist sings country.

Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen

Thu 29 Aug

£20 (£17) / 028 6632 5440

  • 20:00
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Roger Dean sings Johnny Cash

For fans of the late, great, country singer and anyone who enjoys good music, this show includes all the man in black's classic hits, plus the story of his amazing life.

Strathpeffer Pavilion

Sat 14 Sep

£17 (£15) / 01997 420124

  • 20:00

Steve Coombe's Hot Six

Blues, ska and country covers combo.

Hackney Attic, London E8

Fri 28 Jun

£6; £8 with dance workshop (£6; £5; £4)

  • 19:30
  • 20:30

The Shiverin' Sheiks

Rock'n'roll, country and gospel from members of The Five Aces, Bottleneckers and Hidden Masters.

Blackfriars, Glasgow

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 0141 552 5924

  • 21:00 – 23:00

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 0141 552 5924

  • 21:00 – 23:00

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 0141 552 5924

  • 21:00 – 23:00
…and 7 more dates until 27 Aug

Maggie May's, Glasgow

Sat 13 Jul

Free / 0141 548 1350

  • 18:00

The Wynntown Marshalls

Country rock and Americana with a smattering of indie harmonies from Edinburgh's Wynntown Marshalls.

Broadcast, Glasgow

Fri 12 Jul

£7 / 0141 204 5151

Launching new album The Long Haul.

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

Sat 13 Jul

£8 / 0131 556 7060

Launching new album The Long Haul.

9 to 5: The Musical

Three office workers get their own back on their lying bigot of a boss and conspire to take over the company, all while singing along to 18 classic Dolly Parton numbers.

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Mon 24 Jun

£15.50–£42.50 / 01224 641122

Tue 25 Jun

£15.50–£42.50 / 01224 641122

Wed 26 Jun

£15.50–£42.50 / 01224 641122

…and 3 more dates until 29 Jun

King's Theatre, Glasgow

Tue 13 Aug

£9.75–£45 / 0844 871 7648

Wed 14 Aug

£14.50–£45 / 0844 871 7648

Thu 15 Aug

£14.50–£45 / 0844 871 7648

…and 2 more dates until 17 Aug

Liverpool Empire Theatre

Tue 30 Jul

£10–£29.50 / 0870 606 3536

Wed 31 Jul

£10–£29.50 / 0870 606 3536

Thu 1 Aug

£10–£29.50 / 0870 606 3536

…and 2 more dates until 3 Aug

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