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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
Also on at:
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
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
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
Also on at:
- Hull City Hall
- Marine Hall, Fleetwood
- Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier
- The Platform, Morecambe
- The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare
- Princess Pavilion And Gyllyngdune Gardens, Falmouth
- Princess Theatre, Hunstanton
- Princess Theatre, Torquay
- Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch
- Regent Centre, Christchurch
- SPA Bridlington
- The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne Minster
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
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
The Johnny Cash Roadshow
Cash tribute from singer/songwriter Clive John.
Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline
Fri 28 Jun
£18.50 (£17) / 01383 740384
- 19:00
Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Sun 8 Sep
£18.50 (£16.50) / 01892 530613
- 19:30
The Brindley, Runcorn
Fri 8 Nov
£17.50 / 0151 907 8360
- 19:30
Also on at:
- Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
- Chapel Arts Centre, Bath
- Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
- Epsom Playhouse
- Grand Opera House, York
- Grimsby Auditorium
- Grove Theatre, Dunstable
- King's Theatre, Glasgow
- The Landmark, Ilfracombe
- Malvern Theatres
- Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne
- New Victoria Theatre, Woking
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
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
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
The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Sat 13 Jul
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
King's Theatre, Glasgow
Tue 13 Aug
£9.75–£45 / 0844 871 7648
Thu 15 Aug
£14.50–£45 / 0844 871 7648
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 30 Jul
£10–£29.50 / 0870 606 3536
Thu 1 Aug
£10–£29.50 / 0870 606 3536
