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The 1930s, Centrefolds
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Alt folk by the band from Antrim.
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11 Jul Jul 11, 7.45pm, doors Dublin Castle, London NW1
Aaron Wright
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Rootsy local singer-songwriter hosting this Red Dog songwriters session.
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22 May31 Jul Tue 9.30pm The Ale House, Edinburgh
Aberfeldy Festival
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A bigger and better version of previous years, with plans to expand the literary strand of this community affair. Saturday features a Family Fun Day and Traders Market, while the rest will be curated by a special guest, following up the work of last year's ideas man: Ian Rankin.
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2 Nov3 Nov Times vary Various Venues, Aberfeldy
Aboyne and Deeside Festival
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A diverse programme from the wee festival, which has covered theatre, comedy – last year featuring Hardeep Singh Kholi – with exhibitions, workshops, music and film all included. Planned acts include the Bingham Quartet and an appearance from children's author Mairi 'Katie Morag' Hedderwick.
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13 Jul29 Jul Times vary
Deeside Theatre will act as main venue, but some events will take pace around Deeside.
Various Venues, Aboyne & Deeside
Acoustic Open Session
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An evening of relaxed acoustic music hosted by singer/songwriter Tom Clelland. Players of all styles and standards are welcome to join in or just sit back and enjoy.
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18 Jun 7.30pm Howden Park Centre, Livingston
Adam Beattie And The Consultants
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The singer-songwriter leads his outfit in playing reflective acoustic blues, Americana and folk.
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20 Jun Jun 20, 8pm–11pm Upstairs At The Ritzy, London SW2
Adam McCulloch Trio
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Guitar/mandolin/fiddle trio from Adam McCulloch with Sean Thomson and Rebecca Brown.
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12 Jul 7.30pm St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow
18 Nov 8.30pm Dunfermline Folk Club, Dunfermline
Admiral Fallow
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Folky indie from Louis Abbot's Admiral Fallow, on the up and up.
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8 Dec 7pm Barrowland, Glasgow
Admiral Fallow
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Contemporary folk by the Glasgow-based band.
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30 May May 30, 8pm, doors The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne
31 May May 31, 7pm Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
African Drumming Village
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Scotland's only festival dedicated to drumming, with African beats echoing around the landscape of Glenisla. With the emphasis on friendly, relaxed fun, workshops are provided for all the family to learn how to sing, play and dance African style.
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31 Jul4 Aug Times vary Glenisla, Perth
An Afternoon with Sam Baker
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Poetic singer-songwriter from Austin, who had to relearn how to play guitar after his hand was injured in a bomb blast. Part of the Glasgow Americana Festival.
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6 Oct 3pm CCA, Glasgow
Ahab
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The four-piece plays country-rock.
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30 Sep Sep 30, 8pm Cavern Club, Exeter
3 Oct Oct 3, 8.30pm The Prince Albert, Brighton
5 Oct Oct 5, 7pm, doors Thekla, Bristol
6 Oct Oct 6, 8pm Arlington Arts Centre, Mary Hare, Newbury
10 Oct Oct 10, 8pm Blue Sky Cafe, Bangor
11 Oct Oct 11, 8pm The Met, Bury
12 Oct Oct 12, 7.30pm Pocklington Arts Centre, Pocklington
17 Oct Oct 17, 8pm Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
18 Oct Oct 18, 8.30pm Leaf On Bold Street, Liverpool
Ahab, Tom Townsend Blues Band
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The four-piece plays country-rock.
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17 Jun Jun 17, 7.30pm Concert Marquee at Beverley Leisure Complex, Beverley
The Ailie Robertson
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One of Scotland's leading young harpists.
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19 Jul 1pm
Part of the Crail Festival.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Crail
Alan Bonner, Paul Diello
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The London-based singer-songwriter and pianist plays pop-tinted acoustica and folk in support of his album Balladeer.
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20 Jun Jun 20, 8.30pm–10.30pm, doors 8pm The Jive Monkey, Brighton
Alasdair Roberts
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Folk from the singer and musician.
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9 Aug Aug 9, 8pm, doors Taylor John's House, Coventry
26 Sep Sep 26, 8pm–11.30pm, doors The Old Queen's Head, London N1
The Alastair Anderson Band
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Concertina virtuoso and renowned Northumbrian Pipes player Alastair Anderson is joined by Emily Ball (fiddle, viola), Sophy Ball (fiddle, clog dance) and Andy Watt (mandolin, guitar) for modern interpretations of Northumbrian and Borders music.
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2 Jun 8pm Kirkton Church Hall
Alastair Savage
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Scottish fiddle tunes including 18th and 19th-century works alongside contemporary tunes as Savage presents 'A Scottish Fiddle Journey' as he's joined by guitarist/pianist Euan Drysdale and double bassist Iain Crawford.
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25 Jun 7pm Greenmill Primary School, Cumnock
26 Jun 8pm St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh
27 Jun 8pm Falkirk Old Parish Church, Falkirk
28 Jun 8pm St John's Kirk, Perth
29 Jun 8pm St Mary & St Finnan Church, Glenfinnan
1 Jul 3pm Cathedral of the Isles, Isle of Cumbrae
2 Jul 7.30pm The Sanctuary, Aberdeen
3 Jul 7.30pm Little Dunkeld Kirk, Dunkeld
Alastair Savage Trio
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Traditional and contemporary fiddle music from Savage and his collaborators Euan Drysdale (guitar/piano) and Iain Crawford (double bass). Part of Perthshire Amber.
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3 Nov 2pm The Fair Maid's House, Perth
Alastair Savage Trio
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Fiddle/guitar/upright bass trio with a mixture of traditional tunes and original compositions. Part of Cottier Chamber Project.
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8 Jun 6.30pm Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow
Alejandro Escovedo & the Sensitive Boys
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Texan alt.country and rock singer-songwriter. Bruce Springsteen features on his new album.
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5 Jul 7pm Stereo, Glasgow
The Alexander Brothers
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Two of Scotland's premier entertainers provide an evening of songs, humour and music for all.
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5 Jul 8pm Strathpeffer Pavilion, Strathpeffer
15 Sep 7.30pm Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
Alistair Ogilvy Band
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Distinctive Scottish music packed with emotion, history and story.
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26 Jul 7.30pm St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow
Allan Taylor
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Folk from the singer-songwriter.
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12 Jun Jun 12, 8.30pm–11pm Dartford Folk Club, Dartford Working Mens Club, Dartford
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham
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With over two decades of performing together behind them, the fiddle and accordion duo continue to set the standard.
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3 Aug 7.30pm Albert Halls, Stirling
4 Aug 7.30pm Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, Banchory
28 Aug 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall, Perth
31 Aug To be confirmed The Macphail Centre, Ullapool
6 Sep 7.30pm Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
16 Sep 7.30pm Music Hall, Aberdeen
22 Sep 7.30pm Ayr Town Hall, Ayr
23 Sep 7.30pm Tait Hall, Kelso
11 Oct 8pm
An early gig from the organisers of the House Folk Festival (8-10 Nov). Email…
Kinlochard Village Hall, Aberfoyle
Amelia Curran
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Singer-songwriter from Toronto's Sixshooter Records.
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22 Jun 8pm The State Bar, Glasgow
Amelia Curran
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Contemporary folk by the singer-songwriter from Newfoundland
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26 Jun Jun 26, 8pm, doors The Bicycle Shop, Norwich
28 Jun Jun 28, 8pm Otterton Mill, Budleigh Salterton
Amelia Curran, Lizzie Nunnery
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Contemporary folk by the singer-songwriter from Newfoundland
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21 Jun Jun 21, 8.30pm Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
An Evening of Music and Song
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Mrs Gerrard's Accordion Band presents an evening of music, song and comedy.
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29 Jul30 Jul Mon & Sun 6.30pm Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Anais Mitchell & The Young Man Band
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Country and folk by the American singer-songwriter and fellow band members.
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30 May May 30, 8pm, doors The Blind Tiger Club, Brighton
2 Jun Jun 2, 7.30pm The Ruby Lounge, Manchester
3 Jun Jun 3, 7pm, doors Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
4 Jun Jun 4, 8pm, doors 7.30pm St Bonaventure's Social Club, Bristol
10 Jun Jun 10, 8pm, doors The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne
12 Jun Jun 12, 7pm, doors Dingwalls, London NW1
Andrew Foster
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Acoustic folk from the singer-songwriter and musician.
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17 Nov Nov 17, 7.30pm Playhouse Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay
Andy & The Prostitutes
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Punky folk.
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9 Jun 8pm The Ale House, Edinburgh
Andy Clarke And Steve Tyler
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Folk from the Devon-based two-piece.
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21 Jun Jun 21, 8.30pm–11.15pm Redbourn Folk Club At The Hollybush Public House, St. Albans
Andy Cutting
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Folk from the award-winning singer-songwriter.
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5 Oct Oct 5, 8pm Colston Hall, Bristol
Andy McKee, Preston Reed, Jon Gomm
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Rock and folk by the Topeka-born guitarist.
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12 Sep Sep 12, 8pm Quarterhouse, Folkestone
13 Sep Sep 13, 8pm Komedia, Brighton
14 Sep Sep 14, 7.30pm Farnham Maltings, Farnham
15 Sep Sep 15, 8pm Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne
16 Sep Sep 16, 8pm, doors Exeter Phoenix, Exeter
19 Sep Sep 19, 7pm, last adm 7.45pm The Glee Club, Cardiff Bay
20 Sep Sep 20, 7.30pm, doors The Fleece, Bristol
21 Sep Sep 21, 7.30pm, doors Gloucester Guildhall, Gloucester
22 Sep Sep 22, 8pm Guildhall Theatre, Derby
23 Sep Sep 23, 7pm, last adm 7.45pm The Glee Club, Birmingham
26 Sep Sep 26, 7.30pm Epstein Theatre, Liverpool
27 Sep Sep 27, 8pm Royal Northern College Of Music, Manchester
28 Sep Sep 28, 7.30pm, doors Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
3 Oct Oct 3, 8pm The Sage Gateshead, Gateshead
4 Oct Oct 4, 8pm City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds
5 Oct Oct 5, 8.30pm, doors 8pm Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester
6 Oct Oct 6, 7.30pm University Of East Anglia, Norwich
7 Oct Oct 7, 7pm Union Chapel, London N1
Andy Watt
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Folk from the mandolin player.
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30 May May 30, 5.30pm Recital Room, Armstrong Building at King's Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne
Angus Members Centre National Trust for Scotland Jubilee Concert
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An evening of music from local groups to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
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1 Jun 7.30pm Glamis Castle, Glamis
Anne Renshaw Sings!
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Anne Renshaw. With guests Ian Main and Andrew Lyons. A lovely, clear voice, singing mostly a selection of self-penned songs, full of tuneful melodies and evocative lyrics, from her debut CD, Awakening. Anne's songs always delight her audiences with subject matter ranging from her native Scottish Borders to her local No. 37 bus! She is joined by Ian Main and Andrew Lyons, well known on the Edinburgh folk scene for their lively jigs and reels, slow airs to die for and wonderful songs. An hour…
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11 Aug 7.30pm Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh
Anthony John Clarke
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Northern Irish singer/songwriter known among other things for his bright red guitar.
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7 Jun 8pm St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow
25 Jun To be confirmed Stirling Folk Club, Stirling
Anthony John Clarke
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The folk singer-songwriter plays material from his back catalogue.
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11 Oct Oct 11, 8pm, doors Lyceum Folk Club, Newport
19 Nov Nov 19, 7.45pm Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester
Anthony John Clarke And Dave Pegg
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Folk from the musicians.
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20 Nov Nov 20, 8.30pm–11pm Dartford Folk Club, Dartford Working Mens Club, Dartford
Anto Morra
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The singer-songwriter plays folk.
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20 Jun Jun 20, 9pm The White Lion, London SW16
Anything But Irish
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Folk jam session.
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5 Jun Jun 5, 8pm
3 Jul Jul 3, 8pm
The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne
Arakaendar Bolivia Choir
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When Spanish missionaries brought Catholicism to the Bolivian jungle hundreds of years ago, they also brought baroque music, teaching the locals how to play and sing it. When the missionaries were expelled, the music stayed, and the local people carried on the tradition of composing and playing religious music, bringing it over and cross-fertilising it with their own music. This tradition is still alive in Bolivia, and this choir sings some of the extraordinary works created by indigenous…
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24 Jun 10pm Albert Hotel, Kirkwall
25 Jun 1pm
26 Jun 9.30pm
St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall
Archie Fisher
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A mixture of Scottish traditional and contemporary songs from folk troubadour Fisher, known for his BBC Radio 4 award-winning show Travelling Folk.
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2 Jun 7.30pm The Swallow Theatre, Whithorn
Arran Folk Festival
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The island known for being Scotland in miniature presents a weekend of folk, with sessions, concerts and ceilidhs centred in Brodick.
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14 Jun17 Jun Times vary Isle of Arran (various), Isle of Arran
Art for Lunch - Free Concerts at St Giles
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Various artists. Escape the thunderous thrill of the High Street! Unwind and enjoy tranquillity, inspiring music and stunning architecture in the medieval heart of the Royal Mile. Classical, folk, jazz and more! All ages.
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1 Aug30 Aug Mon–Sat 12.15–1pm St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
As Others See Us
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Quernstance present an exploration of Scotland during Burns' time through music and songs of the 18th century and readings from letters and journals. Part of Burns an' a' That.
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30 May 7.30pm Council Chambers, Ayr
Auchinleck's Alive and Kicking Festival
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Concerts by mainstream folk and rock and pop covers bands and a dinner dance in the evenings are complemented at this local festival by a daytime programme of art exhibitions, craft fairs, a football tournament and a funfair.
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27 Jul29 Jul Times vary Auchinleck, Auchinleck
Auchtermuchty Festival
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A selection of formal and informal traditional music events, including ceilidhs, competitions, concerts and workshops set around the historic village of Auchtermuchty. Events include a pageant, featuring local children and a Grand Open Air Dance to end the festival with a whirl.
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10 Aug12 Aug Times vary Auchtermuchty, Auchtermuchty

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