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The Acoustic Affair in association with Glasgay: David Ferrard
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The critically acclaimed singer songwriter 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
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
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
The Anna Massie Band
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Leading young Scots band, led by multi-instrumentalist Massie, with guitar and vocals from Jenn Butterworth and accordion and border pipes from Mairearad Green.
10 Oct 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Arty McGlynn, Nollaig Casey, Chris Newman & Maire Ni Chathasaigh
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Some of Ireland's most influential traditional musicians come together for an evening of guitars, fiddles and song.
10 Oct 8.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
11 Oct 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
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
Ben Sturrock
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Singer-songwriter inspired by Ray Lamontagne, Van Morrison and Paul Simon.
11 Oct 8.00 City Halls, Glasgow
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
Blackheart
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Musical boy/girl duo deliver wit, charm and a unique crossbreed of folk, country and rock.
9 Oct 8.00 Lochgelly Centre, Lochgelly
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.
9 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
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
Carol Laula
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The internationally renowned Glasgow songstress presents a lively set.
8 Oct 8.00 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
11 Oct 8.00 Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley
Carolyn Hillyer and Nigel Shaw
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Hillyer and Shaw perform earth songs and tribal rhythms with handmade and ancient instruments.
10 Oct 8.00 Universal Hall, Findhorn
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.
14 Nov 8.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
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 Clachan Yell
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Traditional ceilidh with music from Clachan Yell.
10 Oct 8.00 Music Hall, Aberdeen
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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Third annual celebration of all 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 Jan–1 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
Crowdie House
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Scots Music Group ceilidh with live music and traditional Scottish dancing.
11 Oct 7.30 St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh
Dan McKinnon
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Canadian singer, guitarist and songwriter from Canada playing traditional music from the North Atlantic.
8 Oct 8.00 Edinburgh Folk Club, Edinburgh
9 Oct 7.30 St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
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
Doric Festival
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A rich programme of events in Aberdeenshire, celebrating the north east of Scotland's traditions of singing, dancing and telling stories.
26 Sep–12 Oct (Times vary) Various Venues, Aberdeenshire
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
Dr John
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One of New Orleans' most distinctive voices, drawing from African, American-Indian and Creole influences.
28 Oct 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
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
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.
12 Oct 7.30 Music Hall, Aberdeen
13 Oct 7.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
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
Falkirk Folk Club Session
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An informal night of music and song.
9 Oct, 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
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
Fiddlers' Concert by The Garioch Fiddlers
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Inverurie based fiddle group The Garioch Fiddlers will perform Scottish traditional music and song.
11 Oct 7.30 Dumfries High School, Dumfries
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.
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
Foster & Allen
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Popular Irish folk duo whose career spans 25 years.
8 Nov 7.30 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
Fred Morrison
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One of Scotland's most inspirational pipers, singers and bouzouki players.
14 Nov 7.30 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
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
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
Gillian McDonald & Frank McLaughlin
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Fine multi-instrumental and singing duo.
12 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
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
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
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
Latif Bolat
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Classical, folk and Sufi mystic music styles played on the baglama (long-necked lute) and other traditional instruments from the Turkish folk music tradition.
8 Oct 7.30 Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory
Lau
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Aian O'Rourke (fiddle), Kris Drever (guitar and vocals) and Martain Green (accordion) drawing together traditional music from Orkney, west Scotland and the east of England.'Part of The Cupar Arts Festival'.
19 Oct 7.00 Elmwood College, Cupar
Lauriestone Village Ceilidh
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Back for the fifth year running, this village ceilidh is not to be missed.
20 Oct 7.00 Balmaghie Hall
Live Folk
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A showcase performance of young folk musicians, acoustic bands, duos and solo artists. Artists include The Eilidh Grant band, Meet the Folkers and Claire Thompson.
17 Oct 7.30 Rutherglen Town Hall, Rutherglen
Live Music Now: Angus Lyon and Ruaridh Campbell
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The renowned Scottish duo perform music for St Andrew's day. Angus Lyon plays the accordion with Ruaridh Campbell on fiddle.
27 Nov 6.00–6.30 National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
Live Music Now: Michael Haywood and Laura Grime
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Michael Haywood (sax and clarinet) and Laura Grime (fiddle and keyboard) perform a programme of music based on a landscape theme. Includes traditional Scottish and self-penned songs with jazz and world influences.
16 Oct 6.00–6.30 National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Live Music with Tommy Newcomen
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Local musician playing a wide variety of music, including Scottish, Irish, country, easy listening and singalong.
Mondays 8.30–10.45 Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie
Lodge Gathering
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An evening of family entertainment with live music and mushroom-themed food.
18 Oct 7.00–10.00 David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle
The Magic Of Scotland
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The Pavilion's annual Scottish variety show featuring comedy, Scottish country dancing and the sensational Alexander Brothers.
6 Nov–8 Nov 7.30; Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Martin Simpson
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Brilliant mix of English tradition and American music from the virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist and singer, a former BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year.
15 Oct 8.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
Messiaen Organ Recital
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Dr Florian Wilkes, the organist from St Hedwig's Cathedral, Berlin, plays Messiaen's 'L'Ascension, Le Banquet Céleste & La Nativité du Seigneur'.'Part of Sound 2008'.
21 Oct 7.30 St Machar's Cathedral, Aberdeen
Messiaen Organ Recital
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Dr Florian Wilkes, the organist from St Hedwig's Cathedral, Berlin, plays Messiaen's ' L'Apparition de l'Église éternelle, Chants d'Oiseaux (Le Livre d'Orgue IV), Les Corps Glorieux'.'Part of Sound 2008'.
22 Oct 5.15 King's College Chapel, Aberdeen
Michael Marra
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One of Scotland's most prolific songwriters, part-jazz, part-blues, part-folk and part-rock, all delivered in his inimitable fashion.
13 Oct 8.00 Stirling Folk Club, Stirling
8 Nov 7.30 Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley
28 Nov 8.00 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Michael Simons
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Glasgow-based guitarist playing folk, blues and beyond.
Wednesdays (from 22 Oct) 8.00 Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow
Mike Silver
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Popular, hugely experienced singer/guitarist lately making a name for himself on the Whispering Bob and Wogan shows.
30 Oct 8.00 Falkirk Folk Club, Falkirk

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