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Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet & Leon Hunt
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Over 14s show. Tennessee native Washburn's love of traditional Chinese music-along with folk and bluegrass-creates an ethereal sound that fits in perfectly with Celtic Connections.
21 Jan 7.00 ABC, Glasgow
Acoustic Afternoons
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Unwind with some fine acoustic music from various local acts.
23 Nov, 7 Dec 2.00–4.30 Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine
Acoustic Sessions
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Five-piece Jacqui mcShee's Pentangle take to the Glenfarg acoustic stage.
9 Sep 9.00 Glenfarg Hotel, Glenfarg
The Alexander Brothers
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Two of Scotland's premier entertainers bring their musical show to town, providing an evening of songs, humour and music for all.
23 Nov 7.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
6 Dec Whitehall Theatre, Dundee
17 Apr 8.00 Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory
Allie Robertson
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A young artist taking her place at the very forefront of the new generation of Celtic harpists.
25 Nov 7.00 Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
An Comunn Gaidhealach
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A night of Scottish music and exhibition dancing, with the Cluran Highland Dancers.
6 Dec 7.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
Andrew Gordon
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Scottish folk music with singer Andrew Gordon.
Tuesdays 9.00 The White Hart Inn, Edinburgh
Autumn Arias
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International singers and musicians from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama present a light hearted evening of classical, popular operatic arias and folk songs.
23 Nov 9.00 Café Cossachok, Glasgow
Balkanarama
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Night of gypsy/Balkan/klezmer madness, film and visuals featuring live music from the ten-piece Black Cat and DJ Sava.
28 Nov 9.00–3.00am Studio 24, Edinburgh
Battlefield Band
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Over 14s show. This talented foursome are known throughout the world as one of Scotland's finest musical treasures. 'Part of Celtic Connections'.
24 Jan 7.00 ABC, Glasgow
Beith Arts Guild
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Afternoon concert of Scottish music by the Clyde Coast Fiddlers.
25 Jan 2.30 Beith Community Centre, Beith
Bells at the Bettridge
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Family hogmanay ceilidh and disco with the Hogtie Ceilidh Band. Bring your own booze and nibbles.
31 Dec 2008 9.00–0.45am Bettridge Centre, Newtonhill
The Black Diamond Express
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Alternative rockabilly, roots, blues and R&B.
24 Nov–8 Dec 12am The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Blazin' Fiddles
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Since starting off as individual fiddlers in a showcase tour, Blazin' Fiddles have grown into a fully-fledged fiddler super group with a worldwide following. Their barnstorming shows are more like an informal party fuelled by some of the most exciting, passionate and sensitive music around.
28 Nov 7.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
The Blend
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An annual celebration of roots music now in its sixth year with a full programme of events and performances, free Blend sessions, late night DJ sets and more taking place in Stirling and its surrounding villages.
13 Mar 2009–15 Mar 2009 (Times vary) Tolbooth, Stirling
Box Club
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With four accordions plus guitar, drums and double bass, Box Club burst with energy as they fuse elements of traditional, jazz and world music into one big exciting sound.
25 Nov 8.00 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
26 Nov 7.30 The Macphail Centre, Ullapool
Boxclub
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Accordion-led music.
26 Nov 7.30 The Macphail Centre, Ullapool
Brian McNeill
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Ex-Battlefield band member and multi instrumentalist performing original songs.
10 Dec 8.00 Edinburgh Folk Club, Edinburgh
Brian McNeill
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The multi-instrumentalist head of Scottish music at the RSAMD performs.
3 Dec 8.00 Dunfermline Folk Club, Dunfermline
Burns Alive
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David Purdie and Sheena Wellington present a multi-media rendering of Scotland Bard through song, poetry and previously unseen material from Scottish National Archive Collection. Part of Scotland's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns.
24 Jan 7.30 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
Burns Light
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Vibrant midwinter celebrations in recognition of the 250th birthday of Robert Burns on the opening weekend of Homecoming Scotland 2009. Lantern processions inspired by the poet's work will wind through Dumfries and meet at the Whitesands for live music, contemporary ceilidh sounds, a fire show and the firing of a wicker Tam O'Shanter sculpture.
25 Jan 3.00–7.00 Various Venues, Dumfries
Burns Nicht
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Celebrate Burns Night with music from John Scrimger, Linda Ormiston and James Nicol and, of course, haggis and whisky.
21 Jan 7.30 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Burns Night Ceilidh Supper Dance
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A toastmaster will lead you through and evening of dancing with The Bennachie Band, and a traditional fayre of haggis, neeps and tatties.
24 Jan 7.30 Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen
Burns Reloaded
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Promising all the fun of a traditional Burns supper but in a revised and revitalised format, Burns Reloaded returns to raise funds for Children 1st. In addition to a three-course dinner, ceilidh and drinks reception there will be entertainment including Robbie Shepherd's Nightmare Band. Compered by Bruce Devlin and Susan Morrison. Dress: smart attire. Please book via 0131 319 8077 or edinburgh@children1st.org.uk
24 Jan 7.00–2.00am Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
The Burns Unit with Drever, McCusker and Woomble
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Celtic Connections presents the first outing for this collaborative group of singer-songwriters, whose members range from folk singer Kris Drever to Idlewild frontman Roddy Woomble.
16 Jan 7.00 ABC, Glasgow
Café Ceilidh: St Andrew's
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An informal Scots music session all in the name of St Andrew, with members of Linten Adie and friends from the Scots Music Group.
2 Dec 2.00–3.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Caledon
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Scotland's Tenors showcase their latest album , 'Always To Be Here' , featuring their versions of classics such as 'Mull of Kintyre' and '500 Miles.'
14 Mar 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band
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Live ceilidh music, Scots tunes and dancing.
5 Dec 8.00 The Merlin, Edinburgh
Cappella Nova - The Geneva Connection
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A programme of psalms and spiritual songs from Scottish, French and Swiss sources to celebrate the John Calvin 500th Anniversary.
15 May 7.30 Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Catriona McKay & Nils Okland
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Scottish harpist Catriona Mckay and Norwegian hardanger fiddler Nils Okland perform ancient and contemporary interpretations of traditional folk from Norway and the northern reaches of Scotland.
8 Mar 7.30 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
Face The West
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Local band Face the West perform.
22 Nov 9.00 An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis
Ceilidh Club
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Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps, featuring Norman Mackay's Ceilidh Experience (2 Dec) and Free Range (9 Dec).
Tuesdays (from 2 Dec) 8.00 The Lot, Edinburgh
Ceilidh Club
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Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps, featuring Crowdie House (4 Nov), Sandy Brechin (11 Nov), Heeligoleerie (18 Nov) and The Roundhouse Ceilidh Band (25 Nov).
Tuesdays 8.00 The Lot, Edinburgh
Ceilidh Dance
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Glenfarg Folk Club present music and dancing from Neil and Gail Paterson.
5 Dec 8.30 Glenfarg Village Hall, Glenfarg
Ceilidh With Clachan Yell
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Traditional ceilidh with music from Clachan Yell.
12 Dec 8.00 Music Hall, Aberdeen
Ceilidhs in Lauriston Hall
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Lively night of traditional Scottish dancing with a piper and live music from Hebrideans, HLI, Wild Geese and caller Ken Gourlay.
28 Nov, 5 Dec 8.00 Lauriston Hall, Edinburgh
Celebrate Dundee's Many Cultures
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Dundee International Women's Centre host a celebration of music and dance from a diverse array of cultures.'Part of St Andrew's Day'.
30 Nov 6.00–9.00 Dundee International Women's Centre, Dundee
Celebrate Scottish Music and Dance
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Wellgate Shopping Centre will host a celebration of Scottish music and dance with bands, young pipers and highland dance troupes performing. There will also be a special performance of Scottish songs by 100 children from Dundee's Youth Music Initiative at 1pm.'Part of St Andrew's Day'.
30 Nov 10.00am–5.00 Wellgate Centre, Dundee
Celtic Connections
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The UK's premier Celtic and traditional music festival returns with the finest homegrown talent performing alongside class acts from around the globe in amongst a satisfying selection of ceilidhs, drums, drams and dancing.
14 Jan–1 Feb (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
Ceol's Craic
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Monthly Gaelic club and platform for Gaelic art and culture.
13 Dec 6.00 CCA, Glasgow
Chapelton Acoustic Music Club
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Folk musicians take to the stage.
28 Apr 8.30 The Bully Inn, Hamilton
The Charlie Kilpatrick Band
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Traditional music from this popular band, well known on the Scottish country dancing and ceilidh scene.
28 Nov 7.00 Mugdock Country Park Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre, Nr Milngavie
Christmas Ceilidh
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Tolbooth's seasonal knees up returns with an afternoon ceilidh for all the family and an evening shindig for the more seasoned dancer.
20 Dec 3.00–5.00; 8.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
Christmas Dance at Sound Community Hall
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Dinner dance featuring a performance from the Cullivoe Band.
6 Dec 7.00 Sound Community Hall
Christmas Party Night
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Crail Folk Club host a showcase singers night for local talent with an added festive kick.
11 Dec 8.00 Golf Hotel, Crail
Christmas Tea Dance
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Crimbo toe-tapping entertainment with music from The Garioch Blend.
10 Dec 1.30–4.00 Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen
Concert by Fair Witness
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Lunchtime concert at the Steeple Church with vocals, fiddle and guitar.'Part of St Andrew's Day'.
30 Nov 12.30 The Old Steeple Church, Dundee
Craig Jeffrey
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Craig's debut album 'Don't Blow Away' is due to be released this October. He will be joined by Wendy Weatherby (cello), Brian Shields (double bass), Tom Roseburgh (keyboards) and Fiona Cuthill (fiddle).
28 Nov 7.30 Town Hall, Jedburgh
29 Nov 7.30 Tower Mill, Kirkstile
Da Hooley
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Scots Music Group ceilidh with live music and traditional Scottish dancing.
28 Feb 7.30 St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh
Daimh
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Daimh, meaning affinity or kinship in Gaelic, are an exciting combination of young musicians from Ireland, Cape Breton, California and the Highlands of Scotland.
28 Nov The Sunart Centre / Arainn Shuaineirt, Strontian
Dave Pegg & PJ Wright
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Two influential figures on the British folk-roots scene.
1 Dec 8.00 Stirling Folk Club, Stirling
Deaf Shepherd
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Over 14s show. One of Scotland's most popular traditional bands, playing beautiful island melodies, raging tunes and mournful lowland ballads.
22 Jan 7.00 ABC, Glasgow
Dog House Roses
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Folky blues and americana from Glasgow.
10 Dec 8.00 Dunfermline Folk Club, Dunfermline
Dundee Recorded Music Society - Another Christmas Party
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This is not just another Christmas party, but the Dundee Recorded Music Society's Christmas Party.
19 Dec 7.15 University Of Dundee, Dundee
Dundee Recorded Music Society - Favourite Memories
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Bob Kennedy presents.
8 Jan 7.15 University Of Dundee, Dundee
Dundee Recorded Music Society - High Roads and Holidays
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The Chairman of the Kirkcaldy Recorded Music Society presents a selection of LPs.
27 Nov 7.15 University Of Dundee, Dundee
Dundee Recorded Music Society - With Euan Farquharson
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A talk with Euan Farquharson.
22 Jan 7.15 University Of Dundee, Dundee
Dunfermline Folk Club Christmas Party
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Mystery surprise guests will regale you with music and song to get you in the festive spirit.
17 Dec 8.00 Dunfermline Folk Club, Dunfermline
The Dylan Project
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Gerry Conway (drums and percussion), Simon Nicol (guitars), Dave Pegg (bass), PJ Wright (slide and electric guitars, pedal steel) and singer Steve Gibbons present an exhilarating tribute to Bob Dylan.
2 Dec 8.30 Inn at Lathones, St Andrews
Eddie Rose & Harry McFadyen
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All-round entertainer Eddie Rose will be accompanied by singer of traditional Scottish and Irish music, Harry McFadyen, and five times Scottish Champion on the Button Key Accordion, Sandy Lindsay.
4 Dec 7.30 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Falkirk Folk Club Session
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An informal night of music and song.
27 Nov 8.30 Falkirk Folk Club, Falkirk
Festive Family Ceilidh
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Celebrate the end of 2008 with a traditional ceilidh with the Clamjamfrie Ceilidh Band. Early booking recommended.
27 Dec 7.30 Paisley Town Hall, Paisley
Fiddle 2008
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A whole weekend of non-stop fiddle music with two great concerts, plus recitals, master classes, talks, workshops and ceilidhs. It also includes a full programme of classes and sessions for young people.
21 Nov–23 Nov (Times vary) Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Findlay Napier and The Bar Room Mountaineers
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The rootsy progressive Bar Room Mountaineers play traditional Scottish material and songs by Back of the Moon star Findlay Napier.
23 Nov 8.00 City Halls, Glasgow
First Ladies of Country Show
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Starring Billie Jo Spears, Stella Parton, Chilli Gold and Elaine Boyle.
28 Mar 7.30 Magnum Theatre, Irvine
Folk Session Night
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A night of traditional music, where anybody is welcome to come along and play, sing or listen.
28 Nov 8.00 Crathes Hall, Banchory
Fred Eaglesmith
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Canadian singer/songwriter/comedian drawing on early era country and roots chucking in the odd one liner between tightly crafted tunes at this Fallen Angels Club night.
22 Nov 7.30 Classic Grand, Glasgow
Auvo Quartet
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Band at the forefront of the new Nordic scene with members hailing from various UK and Scandinavian locations.
31 Jan 8.00 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
5 Feb 8.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
Friday Live!
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Take the opportunity to unwind on a Friday night with comedy sketches and music.
28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec 4.00 Red Shoes Theatre, Elgin
Friday Night Music
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St Andrew's themed night pipers, fiddlers and dancing.'Part of St Andrew's Day'.
28 Nov 7.30–10.00 The Shore, Dundee
Gaberlunzie
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Both modern and traditional tunes, plus between-song banter in their inimitable style from these all-round entertainers.
4 Dec 8.00 St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
The Gathering
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See some of the finest folk musicians of the last 30 years. The line-up includes Jerry Donahue, Rick Kemp, Clive Bunker (Jethro Tull) and Ray Jackson.
25 Nov–26 Nov 9.00 Inn at Lathones, St Andrews
Glenfiddich Fiddle Championship
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International fiddle championship featuring eight of the area's finest young fiddle players.
1 Nov 2.00 Blair Castle, Pitlochry
Glenfiddich Piping Championships
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International bagpipe event featuring the world's finest solo pipers.
31 Oct 11.00am Blair Castle, Pitlochry
Glenrothes Accordion and Fiddle Club
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16 Dec 7.00 Victoria Hall, Glenrothes
Guitar Summit
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Over 14s show. Featuring Russ Barenberg and John Doyle. 'Part of Celtic Connections'
28 Jan 7.00 ABC, Glasgow
Hebridean Celtic Festival
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four-day Celtic music event set in a stunning Hebridean location featuring the best international talent alongside local artists.
15 Jul 2009–18 Jul 2009 (Times vary) Main Arena, Stornoway
Hogmanay Ceilidh
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The dance floor will be filled with bodies, the air will be filled with hope. What a notion.'Part of The Land, The Light, The Locals'.
31 Dec 8.00 Town Hall, Jedburgh
Hogmanay Ceilidh
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Trawl your memory for the school gym classes in which you were sniggeringly taught how to do the Gay Gordons and bring the family along for an afternoon of fun and traditional celebrations. The Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band will be present to provide the best of lively Celtic music.
31 Dec 2.00 National Museum of Scotland: Hawthornden Court, Edinburgh
Hogmanay Ceilidh
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See in the New Year with the Ian McCallum Scottish Dance Band and a two course meal with champers, hosted by Moira Kerr.
31 Dec 8.00 Albert Halls, Stirling
Hogmanay Ceilidh Dance
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Dance the year away with the Andrew Macdonald Ceilidh Band. Tickets can be bought from the local post office.
31 Dec 8.00 Boat of Garten New Community Hall, Boat of Garten
Hogmanay Party Night
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Enjoy the full traditional Hogmanay experience at the St Andrew's in the Square and Cafe Source annual ceilidh featuring the Ardoch Ceilidh Band and piper (entry includes haggis and a dram).
31 Dec 2008 7.30–1.00am St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
Hogmanay! Daimh
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Welcome in the new year with Daimh, an exciting combination of young musicians from Ireland, Cape Breton, California and the Highlands of Scotland.
31 Dec 9.00 The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Hogmanay! Session A9
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Fiddle-driven traditional mayhem from Session A9 and comic interludes from MC Bruce Fummey should see in a fine new year.
31 Dec 10.00 Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Hogmanay-And-A-Half
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Local celebrations with footstomping band Smuid and fiddler Maggie Adamson, a piper, bagpipes and plenty of festive cheer.
31 Dec 2008 11.00–1.00am Town Square (Grantown-on-Spey), Grantown
HUBL Acoustic Sessions
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Local singer/songwriters showcase their unplugged work.
29 Nov 7.30 Red Shoes Theatre, Elgin
Iain Matthews
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Afternoon music from the man who played Woodstock alongside Matthew Southern Comfort.
29 Nov–30 Nov 9.00 Inn at Lathones, St Andrews
Ian Bruce
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Popular singer-songwriter performing a mixture of Scottish traditional songs and original material.
4 Dec 8.30 Falkirk Folk Club, Falkirk
Ian Rankin Signing
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Rankin will be on hand to sign copies of his new work 'Doors Open'.
1 Dec 12.30–1.30 Waterstone's, Dunfermline
Ideoms: Haughtie Hussies and Hough-Magandy
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A celebration of Robert Burns' women in musical and theatrical form.
24 Jan 7.00 Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk
Ideoms: Three's Company
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Musical and theatrical group Ideoms, John Nichol, Hilary Bell and Lucy Cowan, revisit their early days as part of the Rowan Tree Theatre Company and present an evening filled with pathos, tunes and dramatic highlights.
22 Nov 7.30 Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk
Inverness Music Festival
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Instrumental and vocal performers take part in the main competitive music event in the north of Scotland. There will be competitive classes for children and adults as well as gala concerts.
7 Mar 2009–18 Mar 2009 9.00am–8.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Irvine Folk Club
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Popular fortnightly club night with a regularly changing roster of guest folk musicians. Current season includes guest spots from Colum Sands, Sara Grey & Kieron Means, Gerry & Donal O'Connor and Antje Duvecot.
3 Dec, 17 Dec, 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 11 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr 8.00 Vineburgh Community Centre, Irvine
Jackie Storrar
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Nashville country singer performs numbers from acclaimed album 'Cross the Border'.
5 Feb 8.00 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
James Grant and Liz Durrett
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Grant and Durrett play songs from their collective repertoire. 'Part of Celtic Connections'.
29 Jan 7.00 ABC, Glasgow
Jayme Stone & Mansa Sissoko - Africa to Appalachia
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Roots banjo virtuoso Jayme Stone performs alongside griot singer and master-player of the kora, Mansa Sissoko.
31 Jan 8.00 Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory
Jet McDonald
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Storytelling for adults as well as alt.folk from Jethro's new music and story CD.
26 Nov 8.00 Tchai Ovna, Glasgow
27 Nov 7.00 Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh
John Smith, Iain Morrison and Anna Meldrum
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Unashamed romanticism and warm lyricism on the acoustic guitar from Smith on his debut album 'The Fox and The Monk'.
27 Nov 7.00 Classic Grand, Glasgow
Johnny Dickinson and Paul Lamb
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Johnny Dickinson's unique, engaging slide guitar style crosses Celtic flavours with American blues, and is matched in quality only by his rich, soulful voice.
22 Nov 7.30 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
23 Nov 7.00 The Ferry, Glasgow
Judy Dinning & Kenny Speirs
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Singer Dinning (ex-Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies) joins forces with Borders guitarist/singer Speirs.
30 Nov 8.30 Wee Folk Club, Edinburgh

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