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The Acoustic Affair in association with Glasgay: David Ferrard
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Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, described as Scotland's Rufus Wainwright, performs his gentle melodies following release of his debut album 'Broken Sky'.
17 Oct 8.00 City Halls: Recital Rooms, Glasgow
Acoustic Afternoons
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Unwind with some fine acoustic music from various local acts.
19 Oct, 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
Adnan Sami
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Singer, pianist, actor and composer who style merges Indian and western styles from classical to jazz to pop-rock.
14 Oct 7.30 SECC: Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow
Ado Matheson - Live!
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Join local lad Ado for an evening of cracking tunes.
28 Oct 8.00 An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis
Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes
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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.
9 Nov11 Nov 9.00 Inn at Lathones, St Andrews
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.
1 Nov 7.30 Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas
21 Nov 7.00 Almada Suite, Hamilton
23 Nov 7.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
An Comunn Gaidhealach
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A night of Scottish music and exhibition dancing, with the Cluran Highland Dancers.
1 Nov 7.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
An Evening of Scottish Music
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A variety show of Scottish music, singing and dancing featuring Buttons and Bows from Windygates and Marshall McIntyre.
24 Oct 7.30 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
Andy White
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A little bit of politics and a lot of wit from the perennially likeable Irish folk rock singer-songwriter.
1 Nov 8.00 The Georgian Hotel, Coatbridge
Antje Duvekot
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Dark ballads from this American folk singer-songwriter.
18 Nov 8.00 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Archie Fisher
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Archie is a well-known and highly influential folk singer and a seminal figure in the Scottish folk revival.
15 Nov 8.00 The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth
Assembly Rooms Ceilidh
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Ceilidh band Alive & Jiggin' plus caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
17 Oct 8.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Autumnsong 1 Workshop
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Learn seasonal song with voice coach Wendy Carle Taylor.
19 Oct 10.00am–4.00 Gillis Centre, Edinburgh
Balkanarama
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Night of gypsy/Balkan/klezmer madness, film and visuals featuring live music from the ten-piece Orkestra del Sol and DJ Pixie.
24 Oct 9.00–3.00am Studio 24, Edinburgh
Big National Ceilidh
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A national fundraising initiative for Wateraid with ceilidhs taking place all over the UK. Please check the website for a local event.
18 Oct (Times vary) Various Venues, Scotland
Billy Cobham & Asere
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Legendary drummer Billy Cobham teams up with Cuban band Asere for a night of Afro-Cuban rhythms.
20 Oct 8.00 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Blazin' in Beauly
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A week of classes, sessions and concerts aimed at immersing fiddle players in the music of the Highlands.
13 Oct–17 Oct (Times vary) Beauly (Various Venues), Beauly
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
Boxclub
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Accordion-led music.
20 Nov 7.30 The Ironworks Live Music Venue, Inverness
Bruce Molsky
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One of the most influential fiddlers of his generation, Bruce is also a remarkable guitarist, banjoist and singer.
15 Oct 8.00 Edinburgh Folk Club, Edinburgh
16 Oct 7.30 St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
Caledonian Fiddle Orchestra
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Join the fiddle orchestra in an evening of traditional Scottish music.
8 Nov 7.30 Arts Guild Theatre, Greenock
Calum Stewart
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Calum Stewart plays the wooden flute and Uillean pipes.
19 Oct 8.00 The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth
Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band
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Live ceilidh music, Scots tunes and dancing.
7 Nov, 5 Dec 8.00 The Merlin, Edinburgh
Cantando y Recitando
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A blend of original songs and poems lead by Chilean poet and singer-songwriter Carlos Arredondo. 'Part of the Hispanic Festival'.
19 Oct 7.30 The Lot, Edinburgh
Catriona MacDonald
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Deeply committed to the promotion of Shetland's heritage, MacDonald presents lesser-known traditional fiddle works alongside tunes from North America and Scandinavia.
13 Nov 8.00 The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth
14 Nov 8.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
16 Nov 7.30 Tower Mill, Kirkstile
Ceilidh Club
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Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps, featuring Breeling (21 Oct) and Free Range (28 Oct).
Tuesdays 8.00 The Lot, Edinburgh
Ceilidh with Shindig
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Traditional ceilidh with music from Shindig.
31 Oct 8.00 Music Hall, Aberdeen
Celebrate Linlithgow
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The third annual celebration of Linlithgow with arts events, music, theatre, workshops and markets.
17 Oct–2 Nov (Times vary) Various Venues, Linlithgow
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 Jan1 Feb (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
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
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).
21 Nov 7.30 Volunteer Hall, Galashiels
28 Nov 7.30 Town Hall, Jedburgh
29 Nov 7.30 Tower Mill, Kirkstile
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
David Ferrard
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Up-and-coming young Americana songwriting talent. 'Part of Glasgay!'.
17 Oct 8.00 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
David Francey
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Ayrshire-born Canadian singer-songwriter.
29 Oct 8.00 Edinburgh Folk Club, Edinburgh
Davy Tait
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Scots and Irish folk with just a wee touch of the contemporary.
18 Oct 9.00 Clachaig Inn, Glencoe
Deaf Shepherd
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One of Scotland's most popular traditional bands, playing beautiful island melodies, raging tunes and mournful lowland ballads.'Part of Perthshire Amber Festival 2008'
26 Oct 7.30 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Dougie Maclean
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Scotland's foremost folk/roots troubadour, renowned for the uniqueness of his meaningful, haunting music. 'Part of Perthshire Amber Festival 2008'.
24 Oct 7.30 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
27 Oct 8.00 Castle Menzies, Aberfeldy
Dougie MacLean - Unplugged at the Crannog
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Mclean's most intimate gig of the festival will draw on the very specific atmosphere of the venue's ancient surroundings. 'Part of the Perthshire Amber festival 2008'.
28 Oct 2.00 The Scottish Crannog Centre, Nr Aberfeldy
Dougie Maclean and Friends
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The final gig of the festival will see the festival legend joined by some rather talented contemporaries.'Part of Perthshire Amber festival 2008'.
1 Nov 7.30 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Dougie Maclean Band + Benny Gallagher
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A formidable bill of Scottish talent.'Part of Perthshire Amber Festival 2008'.
31 Oct 7.30 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Dougie Maclean With Strings
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Dougie will perform 'Perthshire Amber' as well as some of his favourite songs with the string players of the Perthshire Ensemble.'Part of Perthshire Amber festival 2008'.
30 Oct 8.00 Dunkeld Cathedral, Dunkeld
Dougie Sings Burns At Blair
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Dougie will be joined by some special guests for this rather regal rendition of some of Rabbie's works. 'Part of Perthshire Amber festival 2008'.
29 Oct 8.00 Blair Castle, Pitlochry
Duck Baker
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Guitarist with a vast array of styles from blues, gospel and Appalachian music to Scots-Irish.
22 Oct 8.00 Edinburgh Folk Club, Edinburgh
23 Oct 8.00 St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
25 Oct 8.00 String Jam Club, Galashiels
Dundee Fiddlers Rally
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Up to 150 musicians and guest artists from around Scotland combine to provide a unique musical event.
25 Oct 7.00 Caird Hall, 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
Dunfermline Folk Weekend
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24 Oct–26 Oct (Times vary) Various Venues, Dunfermline
Dunfermline Strathspey And Reel Society Fiddlers' Rally
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Take your seat for an exciting evening of traditional Scottish music and experience the sound of massed fiddles in full flight. Tonight's special guest is guests include soprano Collette Ruddy, a local Fife primary school choir and compere Betty Cook.
15 Nov 7.30 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
Dunkeld's Genius: The Music of Niel Gow and Gordon Duncan
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Concert featuring 2007 Glenfiddich Scottish Fiddle Champion Calum Pasqua accompanied by Susie Petrov. Fundraiser for the Society's music scholarship programs and the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum.
25 Oct 7.30 Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling
The Duplets and Abigail Grey
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Gillian Fleetwood and Fraya Thomsen play their own arrangements of Scottish tunes, songs and self penned compositions.
14 Oct 7.30 Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
Eddi Reader
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Pragmatic and powerful yet affectingly true and tender, the depth and quality of Reader's performances has secured her place among contemporary British music's leading ladies.
14 Oct 7.30 Perth Concert Hall, Perth
17 Oct 7.30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall: Main Auditorium, Glasgow
Eddi Reader
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One of contemporary British music's leading ladies. Incorporating pop, jazz, folk, Burns and ballads.
16 Oct 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Eve Selis Trio
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Five-time San Diego Music Award winner, Selis blends country, blues, folk, R&B and rock.
15 Nov 7.30 Red Shoes Theatre, Elgin
Falkirk Folk Club Session
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An informal night of music and song.
27 Nov 8.30 Falkirk Folk Club, Falkirk
Faultline/Exit No Exit
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Choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh's strong new work 'Faultline' uses dance, film and live soprano voice to tell a racy tale of a lady and her cocktail dress, whilst Michael Nyman's musical accompaniment to 'Exit No Exit' moves eight dancers at an explosively energetic pace.
17 Oct 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
Festival Club
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An open session hosted by Lari Don. 'Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival'.
28 Oct 9.00 Waverley Bar, Edinburgh
Festival Club
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An open session hosted by Liz Wilson. 'Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival'.
24 Oct 9.00 Waverley Bar, Edinburgh
Fiddlers' Bid
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A spirited dynamic four-piece of fiddlers regarded as leading exponents of Shetland's musical traditions.
20 Nov 7.30 Music Hall, Aberdeen
21 Nov 8.00 Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory
Fiddlers' Rally
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The Dunfermline Strathspey and Reel Society's annual Fiddlers' Rally featuring Duncan Chisholm and Ivan Drever and Mike and Ally Vass.
8 Nov 7.30 Music Hall, Aberdeen
59th All Scotland Accordion and Fiddle Festival
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Founder Bill Wilkie presents international virtuoso accordionists, comedian Eddie Devine, The Julie Young Dancers, John Scrimger MBE and Eddie Rose.
1 Nov 6.45 Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Flame and Fury: Encuentros
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Firey hot Celtic music from members of Mouthmusic and Shooglenifty, and vibrant Flamenco. 'Part of the Hispanic Festival'.
16 Oct 8.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Flossie Malavialle
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French singer and guitarist.
30 Oct 8.00 St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
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
Foster & Allen
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Popular Irish folk duo whose career spans 25 years.
8 Nov 7.30 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
Foster and Allen
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Irish duo Mick Foster and Tony Allen's career has spanned over 25 years, with album sales in excess of 18 million proves how popular their unique take on the traditions of Ireland's folk music still is. Join them for an evening of entertainment featuring all their hits A bunch of thyme, Old Flames and I Will Always Love You All My Life.
9 Nov 7.30 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
Fred Morrison
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One of Scotland's most inspirational pipers, singers and bouzouki players.
14 Nov 7.30 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
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
Friday Live!
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Take the opportunity to unwind on a Friday night with comedy sketches and music.
14 Nov, 28 Nov 4.00 Red Shoes Theatre, Elgin
Fruitmarket Folk: Luka Bloom and special guest
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Irish singer-songwriter performs his electro-acoustic songs that have won over so many.
25 Oct 8.00 The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow
Gaberlunzie
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Both modern and traditional tunes, plus between-song banter in their inimitable style from these all-round entertainers.
24 Oct 7.30 Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
Gallus
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Folk-rock be-kilted band Gallus perform.'Part of the Biggar Little Festival'.
21 Oct 8.30 Elphinstone Hotel, Biggar
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 Nov26 Nov 9.00 Inn at Lathones, St Andrews
Gavin Moore
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Soulful folk influenced by his musical family including the likes of Christy Moore and Luka Bloom.
18 Oct 7.00 Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
Genticorum
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Quebecois power trio combining North American and European folk cultures.
4 Nov 8.00 An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis
5 Nov 8.00 Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Isle Of Skye
7 Nov 8.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
Gerry & Donal O'Connor
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Father and son fiddlers from Ireland.
21 Oct 8.00 Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
Gerry Sullivan, Stevie Lawrence and Sarah Jayne
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Acoustic guitar and bouzouki players Lawrence and Sullivan are joined by vocalist Sarah.
26 Oct 8.30 Wee Folk Club, Edinburgh
Glenfiddich Piping & Fiddling Championships
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Annual international solo piping & fiddling championships, featuring ten of the world's finest pipers and musicians.
25 Oct (Times vary) Blair Castle, Pitlochry
Gordon Giltrap
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This singer-songwriter and guitarist has his roots in the 60s folk-rock scene.
25 Oct 7.00 Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh
29 Oct 7.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
31 Oct 9.30 East Grange Loft, Forres
Gracias a la Vida
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A tribute to Chiliean singers Violeta Parra and Victor Jara. 'Part of the Hispanic Festival'.
18 Oct 7.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Henry McCullough
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Former lead guitarist from Paul McCartney's Wings and Joe Cocker's Grease Band.
7 Nov8 Nov 9.00 Inn at Lathones, St Andrews
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 Nov30 Nov 9.00 Inn at Lathones, St Andrews
Iain Thomson & Trio
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Folk four-piece led by Mull singer/songwriter Thomson. With support from three-piece Emptyhouse.
21 Nov 8.00 Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit
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
Jamie's Scottish Evening
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A Scottish evening, with a selection of traditional music, song, dance and dining.
1 Apr–31 Oct 6.45–10.15 Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh
Janette Geri
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A diverse repertoire that weaves together traditional folk and modern elements using African rhythms and Celtic harmonies.
16 Oct 8.00 Falkirk Folk Club, Falkirk
Jim Malcolm
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Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter who is also the voice of Old Blind Dogs. 'Part of the Biggar Little Festival'.
25 Oct 8.00 Municipal Hall, Biggar
John Malcolm CD Launch
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Singer guitarist Malcolm performs new tracks from 'Sands of Time'.
25 Oct 8.00 Town Mill Theatre, Strathaven
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
Kalkutan
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Popular Latin-American music with a contemporary edge specifically arranged and directed for an 11-piece virtuoso ensemble led by Chilean composer Galo Ceron. 'Part of the Hispanic Festival'.
17 Oct 7.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Karen Matheson
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Widely recognised as the haunting vocals of Celtic supergroup Capercaillie, Karen has been called the finest Gaelic singer alive today.
8 Nov 7.30 The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Karine Polwart
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A blend of indie, folk, funk and alt.country from her albums 'This Earthly Spell' and 'Fairest Floo'er'.
6 Nov 7.30 Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate
Kent Duchaine
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A night of hard driving blues from the steel guitar maestro.
29 Oct 8.00 The Jam House, Edinburgh
Kev Thompson
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A performance of works by Robert Burns with audio visuals.
15 Nov 7.30 Masonic Hall, Cupar
Kev Thompson & Cammy Goodall
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A performance of works by Robert Burns with audio visuals.
22 Nov 7.30 Bowhill Hotel, Cardenden
Kieran Halpin
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Irish singer-songwriter.
19 Oct 8.30 Wee Folk Club, Edinburgh
King Creosote
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Eclectic indie folk musician, plaintive troubadour and founder of the esteemed Fence Records will be joined by Pictish Trail and Chris Geddes.'Part of Tennents Mutual Season One'.
8 Nov 9.00 BA Club, Fort William
King Creosote
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Eclectic indie folk musician, plaintive troubadour and founder of the esteemed Fence Records.
7 Nov 8.00 Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory

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