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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

Krazy Legz

The band plays classic rock.

The Malthouse, Telford

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 01952 433712

  • 20:30

Acoustic Open Mic Night

Long-running weekly showcase for local songwriters performing original material, hosted by Gerry Lyons.

Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow

Mon 27 May

Free / 0141 333 0900

  • 20:30

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0141 333 0900

  • 20:30

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0141 333 0900

  • 20:30
…and 28 more dates until 23 Dec

The Cliff Brown Band

Funk-based blues-rock from the guitarist and his Nottinghamshire-based group.

The Blues Cafe Bar, Harrogate

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01423 566881

  • 21:00

The Measles

The Yorkshire-based band plays rock and pop covers songs.

The Hop, Leeds

Fri 24 May

Free / 0113 243 9854

  • 21:00
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The Rubber Band

Slouch Blues night.

Slouch, Glasgow

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 0141 221 5518

  • 21:00

The Blueswater Singer-Songwriter Showcase and Open Mic

Singer-songwriter showcase hosted by rhythm & blues band Blueswater, featuring guests every week and an open mic session.

Earl of Marchmont, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 662 1877

  • 21:00 – 23:30

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0131 662 1877

  • 21:00 – 23:30

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0131 662 1877

  • 21:00 – 23:30
…and 29 more dates until 23 Dec

Catch 22

Rock covers band.

Bootleggers, Kendal

Sun 14 Jul

Free / 01539 723824

  • 18:00

Sun 15 Dec

Free / 01539 723824

  • 18:00

Kintyre Songwriters Festival

A music festival aimed at showcasing and promoting Kintyre's home grown musical talent, along with appearances by a selection of higher profile guests such as Rachel Sermanni, Emma's Imagination, The Gilchristians, Twisted Melons and more.

Whisky Macs, Campbeltown

Fri 24 May

Free / 01586 552411

  • 20:00

Perfect Remedy

Local rock covers band.

Samuel Dow's, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0141 423 0107

  • 20:30
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Scandal

The band plays pop, rock, soul and ska covers.

The Horns, Watford

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 01923 225020

  • 21:00 – 01:00

Sat 5 Oct

Free / 01923 225020

  • 21:00 – 01:00

Sat 14 Dec

Free / 01923 225020

  • 21:00 – 01:00

STAN

Power-pop four-piece from Newcastle.

The Brandling Villa, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sat 25 May

Free / 0191 284 0490

  • 21:00

The Wooden Doll, North Shields

Fri 24 May

Free / 0191 2585154

  • 21:00

Tommy & The Oddballs

The band plays 1970s rock covers.

The Poachers Cottage, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0191 214 0417

  • 21:00

The Turbinia, Newton Aycliffe

Sat 26 Oct

Free / 01325 313034

  • 21:00

Vondelpark, Mt Wolf

Indie-rock by the London-based band.

Bungalows & Bears, Sheffield

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 0114 279 2901

  • 20:00 – 00:00

Alkotron

Glaswegian rock band with experimental leanings.

Linen 1906, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Over-18s only

Free / 0141 649 0007

Part of Southside Fringe.

  • 21:00 – 01:00
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Ask Ruby

The band plays indie and rock covers.

The Beadnell Towers Hotel, Chathill

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 01665 721211

  • 21:00

The Blades

Rock and pop covers band.

Duck & Drake, Leeds

Sun 26 May

Free / 0113 246 5806

  • 17:30

Sun 1 Sep

Free / 0113 246 5806

  • 17:30

Sun 24 Nov

Free / 0113 246 5806

  • 17:30

Boneyard

The band plays rock covers.

The Blues Cafe Bar, Harrogate

Fri 13 Sep

Free / 01423 566881

  • 21:00

Duck & Drake, Leeds

Sat 10 Aug

Free / 0113 246 5806

  • 21:00

Sun 8 Dec

Free / 0113 246 5806

  • 17:30

Dirty Diamond & the Gunslinger

Old school blues from the headliners.

McChuills, Glasgow

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 0141 552 2135

  • 21:00

Gladstone

The North East combo play folk-influenced prog-pop.

The Beadnell Towers Hotel, Chathill

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 01665 721211

  • 21:00

The Crown, Newcastle upon Tyne

Fri 31 May

Free / 0191 4881567

  • 21:00

George Stephenson Inn, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sat 25 May

Free / 0191 268 1073

  • 21:00

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Henry Ibbs

Electro-acoustic sounds from singer-songwriter Ibbs and friends.

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 220 4298

  • 18:00

Thu 30 May

Free / 0131 220 4298

  • 18:00

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 0131 220 4298

  • 18:00
…and 3 more dates until 27 Jun

The Hybrids Killers

Classic rock covers band.

Three Tuns, Gateshead

Fri 31 May

Free / 0191 487 0666

  • 21:00

The Latecomers

Acoustic set of originals and classic covers.

Avant Garde, Glasgow

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0141 552 7123

  • 20:15

Avant Garde, Glasgow

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 0141 552 7123

  • 20:00 – 22:30

Lauren Casey

The London-based singer-songwriter and pianist performs easy listening and pop with elements of soul and country.

Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec, London SE11

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 020 7582 6800

  • 20:00

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 020 7582 6800

  • 20:00

Linda Jaxson Trio

Soul, jazz and rhythm'n'blues.

St Louis Cafe Bar, Glasgow

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 0141 339 1742

  • 17:00
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