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The Atlantic Cable
A cross-disciplinary evening, featuring a network of scholars, artists and musicians who come together to exchange ideas and culture beyond national borders (and that wide, wide expanse known as the Atlantic Ocean).
The Glad Café, Glasgow
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 636 6119
The first ever Atlantic Cable, featuring talks by Dr Michael Morris (Glasgow University), Dr Michael Brown (University of Aberdeen); music from Joe Black, Siobhan Wilson, and Jill O'Sullivan (Sparrow and the Workshop); and video work from artist Annie Crabtree (Picture Window).
- 19:00 – 22:30
Blueflint
Lady banjo players extraordinaire tour their bluegrass ballads.
Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh
Fri 16 Aug
£12 (£10) / 0131 346 8237
Sat 17 Aug
£12 (£10) / 0131 346 8237
Carlisle Folk Club
Fri 7 Jun
£10 / 01228 541799
- 19:45
Dalkeith Arts Centre
Wed 29 May
£5–£7 / 0131 663 6986
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Johnny Flynn
Part of the same London nu-folk scene as Laura Marling and Noah & the Whale, Flynn has been described as 'Nick Drake fronting The Pogues'.
CCA, Glasgow
Sun 28 Jul
£12 / 0141 352 4900
- 19:00
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.
Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen
Fri 24 May
£20 / 028 6632 5440
- 20:00
Arts Centre, Swindon
Sat 1 Jun
£20 / 01793 614837
- 19:30
Astor Community Theatre, Deal
Sat 8 Jun
£20; £18 adv / 01304 370220
- 20:00
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The Manfreds
A mix of original, former and new members of 60s group The Manfreds perform a selection of their hits along with R&B faves from their best-known albums.
Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre
Fri 21 Jun
£19.50 (£17.50) / 01698 403120
- 19:30 – 22:00
Ruth Moody
Canadian singer-songwriter, one half of The Wailin' Jennys.
CCA, Glasgow
Fri 24 May
£12 / 0141 352 4900
- 20:00
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
North Sea Gas
Hugely entertaining Scottish folk band who combine guitars, mandolins, bodhrans, banjos, whistles and bouzoukis with fine vocals. Expect a mixture of traditional and original material and great craic.
Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
Fri 6 Sep
£8 (£7) / 01592 611101
- 19:30
Stirling Folk Club
Mon 8 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 01259 218521
- 19:30
The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth
Sat 31 Aug
£10 / 01343 814004
Phil Wickham
Soulful folk from this Christian singer-songwriter.
The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
Fri 24 May
£15 / 0131 225 2564
- 19:00
The Dublin Legends: Cannon, Campbell, Watchorn and O'Connor
These four members of the Dubliners keep the act going strong, following the death of founding member 'Banjo' Barney McKenna in 2012. Expect all the classic songs from the Dubliners' 50-year career.
Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
Fri 31 May
£18 (£16) / 0131 665 2240
Rescheduled date.
- 19:30
DG One Leisure Complex, Dumfries
Fri 24 May
£20 / 01387 243550
Please note: rescheduled date.
- 19:30
Falkirk Town Hall
Mon 27 May
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- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
- Lancaster Grand Theatre
- Music Hall, Aberdeen
- Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl
- Pyramid & Parr Hall, Warrington
- Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
- St George's Hall, Bradford
- The Webster Theatre, Arbroath
- York Barbican
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
Billy Bragg
Self-styled 'progressive patriot' and veteran political activist who is still one of the UK's finest writers of love songs.
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tue 4 Jun
£20 / 0161 834 1786
- 19:30
The Cheese And Grain, Frome
Wed 4 Dec
£21 adv / 01373 455420
- 19:30
Colston Hall, Bristol
Wed 20 Nov
£20 / 0117 922 3686
- 20:00
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Breabach
Blending double bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, song and Scottish stepdance with Celtic flair and frenzy.
An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis
Thu 13 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 01851 708480
- 20:00
Aros Centre, Isle of Skye
Fri 14 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 01478 613750
- 19:30
Carrbridge Village Hall
Thu 20 Jun
Prices to be confirmed
- 19:30
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Chris Wood
Acoustic folk-rock from the fiddle player and guitarist.
The Basement, Brighton
Sun 26 May
£14 (£12) / 01273 699733
- 19:30
Wed 3 Jul
£14 (£12) / 01273 699733
- 18:00 – 20:30
- 18:00 – 20:30
Wed 10 Jul
£14 (£12) / 01273 699733
- 18:00 – 20:30
- 18:00 – 20:30
Cecil Sharp House, London NW1
Sat 16 Nov
Phone for prices / 020 7485 2206
- 19:30
The David Hall, South Petherton
Sat 29 Jun
£17 (£16) / 01460 240340
- 21:00
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Dave Giles, Bribry, Danny Gruff
Indie-folk by the London-based singer-songwriter.
The Garage, London N5
Sun 27 Oct
£10 / 0870 060 3777
- 19:00 – 22:30
Sat 9 Nov
£10 / 0870 060 3777
- 19:00 – 22:30
Deoch'n'Dorus
Ceilidh from the young band comprising members from Portree, Jura and Fort William who met on the RSAMD's traditional music course.
The Admiral, Glasgow
Wed 29 May
£5–£8 / 0141 221 7705
- 20:00 – 23:00
Dougie MacLean
Scotland's foremost folk/roots troubadour, renowned for the uniqueness of his meaningful, haunting music.
Lennoxlove House, Haddington
Sun 2 Jun
£17 (£15)
Part of Haddington Festival.
- 20:00
Gaz Brookfield, Alex Taylor, Joe McCorrison, Stead
Indie-folk anthems from the London-based singer-songwriter.
The Victoria, Swindon
Thu 7 Nov
Free / 01793 535713
- 20:00
Heavenly Blue Notes
A monthly event for local Edinburgh performers to show off their musical chops. Three performers, three hours.
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
£3 / 0131 555 7101
This month with The Kitchen Stools and Amy Baillie.
- 19:30 – 20:30
Henderson's Goes to Hawaii
Live out every Gidget fantasy you ever had at this beach party hosted by Henderson's while you eat some veggie fare dressed up in your flashiest Hawaiian top. While the duds aren't mandatory, those who do get in the spirit will get special treatment. The location is secret to everyone but those who book. Ticket price…
Edinburgh: venue tbc
Wed 12 Jun
Thu 13 Jun
Fri 14 Jun
Home Service, Edd Mann
Contemporary folk by the band founded by John Tams.
The Hawth, Crawley
Sat 29 Jun
£18.50 (£14) / 01293 553636
- 19:30
Isla Grant
Scottish-born singer who has achieved major success in Ireland with her take on traditional folk song.
Strathpeffer Pavilion
Sat 12 Oct
£17 (£15; School pupil £6) / 01997 420124
The JJ Galway Band
The singer and his band performs Irish folks songs.
The Fish Pond, Matlock
Thu 23 May
The Bar
Free / 01629 760 240
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21:00
Jona Xhepa: Everything Is Going to Be Alright and Other Lies
Socially awkward troubadour Jona Xhepa tells Albanian stories, peppered with comedy and folk music.
Waverley Bar, Edinburgh
Wed 29 May
Free (donations welcome) / 0131 557 1050
- 20:00
No Frills Band
The band performs a monthly set of raucous, traditional folk with audience participation encouraged.
The Grosvenor, London SW9
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 020 7733 1799
- 21:00 – 00:00
Fri 5 Jul
Free / 020 7733 1799
- 21:00 – 00:00
