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Big Tent Festival 2008
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Conceived in response to the 2005 G8 summit this festival was established upon the principles of stewardship: co-operation, mutuality, solidarity and ecological long term thinking. A diverse array of artisans and musicians, including King Creosote and The Peatbog Faeries, are set to perform. There will also be a dynamic programme of debates, an Eco campsite and zones which feature environmental lifestyles, renewable energy systems and holistic therapies.
26 Jul–27 Jul (Times vary) Falkland Palace, Cupar
Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival
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In parks, bars, concert halls and theatres the sound of jazz will resonate throughout the city, with over 100 concerts in ten days.
25 Jul–3 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
45 Kicks
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Alex and John pay homage to New York with all things old school, disco and new wave.
Thursdays 11.00–3.00am The Buff, Glasgow
Tom Waits
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Twice in a life-time chance to see the growly-voiced genius.
27 Jul–28 Jul 8.00 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
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
The Inverness Tattoo
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A spectacular evening of military and Highland displays. Including pipe band music, Highland and country dancing, and military displays.
28 Jul–2 Aug 7.00–10.00 Northern Meeting Park, Inverness
Lomond Folk Festival
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A family weekend of traditional folk music featuring ceilidhs, open sessions, craft fair, competitions, kids entertainment and lots more.
25 Jul–27 Jul (Times vary) Moss O'Balloch, Balloch
Neilston Live! Festival of Neilston Life and Culture
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A big old Neilston shindig with a Barfest, local history talks, crafts, ceilidh, tea dance and a village walk with the Walking Theatre Company. There will be carnival celebrations on the Saturday with a cracking line-up of pipers, drummers and dancers from Brazil to Marakesh bringing a taste of Cuba, Africa, Brazil and Scotland to Main Street and Pig Square. There will be live music from Eletricat dancers and Artists in Exile amongst others.
1 Aug–10 Aug (Times vary) Tolbooth, Stirling
Aberdeen's Tartan Day
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With a massed pipe band parade, historic re-enactments, a local history fair and plenty of traditional music.
2 Aug (Times vary) Various venues, Aberdeen
Arild Andersen, Tommy Smith and Alyn Cosker
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Scottish sax man Smith and drummer Cosker join forces with Norwegian bassist Andersen mixing jazz and funky world beats. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
1 Aug 6.00–7.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
BK3 and Konrad Wiszniewski Quartet
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Brian Kellock, Chris Lightcap and Matt Wilson join forces for an afternoon of exciting jazz. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
1 Aug 8.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
Highland Night
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An evening of Scottish entertainment held in the open air featuring pipe bands, Highland and Scottish country dancing, Scottish songs and music.
Mondays 7.30–9.15 Recreation Ground, Pitlochry
The Blims and El Condor Pasa
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The Blims have been described as a 'Welsh Arctic Monkeys'.
29 Jul 8.00 Barfly, Glasgow
Dividing the Line, So She Said, She Sleeps Forever and A Still Frame Skyline
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Over-14s show. Worcester-based screamo quintet headline.
28 Jul 7.30 Barfly, Glasgow
National Youth Jazz Orchestra Of Scotland: Summer Tour
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Malcolm Edmonstone and Andrew Bain direct this orchestra of bright young things as they take on the contemporary big band music of their guest soloist, saxophonist Mark Lockheart, whose CV runs from Loose Tubes to Perfect Houseplants and Polar Bear.
27 Jul 7.30 Òran Mór, Glasgow
28 Jul 7.30 Perth Concert Hall, Perth
29 Jul 7.30 Aros Centre, Isle of Skye
30 Jul 7.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Acoustic Night
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Ian Forbes hosts this weekly acoustic session.
Tuesdays 8.30 The Butterfly and the Pig, Glasgow
Acoustic Night
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Hosted by Callum Ray.
Sundays 8.30 The Butterfly and the Pig, Glasgow
Acoustic Night
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Sleazy's long running acoustic session for local musicians.
Mondays 7.00 Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow
Bob Cheevers, David McNeil and John Hinshelwood
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Emmy winning country songwriter from Memphis who played on Johnny Cash's last tour.
2 Aug 8.00 Western Baths Club, Glasgow
The Bottleneckers
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Fifties-style rhythm and blues band play a residency.
Tuesdays 9.00 Blackfriars, Glasgow
Brass Jaw
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Fun, exhilarating saxophone quartet, starring Ryan Quigley, Paul Towndrow, Konrad Wiszniewski and Allon Beauvoisin. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul 9.00 The Lot, Edinburgh
Speyfest
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A pan-Celtic festival of traditional music, dance and crafts attracting performers from around the world as well as Scottish musicians and singers. This year's event consists of two evening concerts, a late night 'stomp' and an all day 'Survivors Ceilidh'. The performers are still to be announced, check website for updates.
27 Jul–3 Aug (Times vary) Fochabers (Various Venues), Fochabers
Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band
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A marching pipe band starting and finishing at the Falls of Dochart Bridge.
27 Jul 2.00–4.00 Falls of Dochart Bridge, Killin
The Begrudgers, Bumpercrop and Daddy No
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Punk rock.
1 Aug 11.00–3.00am Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
The Bruce Katz Band with Tam White
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Gravel-voiced Scots blues singer White teams up with US blues/jazz organist Katz and his band. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.'
26 Jul–27 Jul 9.30–11.30 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Catherine Legardh and Brian Kellock
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Fresh jazz standards and contemporary sounds from the Danish singer, accompanied by Scotland's leading pianist. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 7.00 The Lot, Edinburgh
Doc Rodent
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A night of blues-rock.
31 Jul 7.30 The Ark, Edinburgh
In Reason, Darklight and Coholic
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Guitar rock.
27 Jul 7.30 The Ark, Edinburgh
The Songs of Robert Tannahill
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The 18th century Paisley weaver, Robert Tannahill, wrote over 100 songs. Dr Fred Freeman takes a look at this lesser known bard and gives musical examples from his forthcoming CD. Booking required.
30 Jul 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Allan Vache Quartet
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The American clarinettist supplies a night of Benny Goodman greats. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 8.30 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Blairgowrie Highland Night
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A night of family entertainment for the tenth year running. Highland dancers and traditional music.
Tuesdays 8.15 Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie
Casino Brag, Sleazy Come Easy and Freudian Slop
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Local band line-up.
31 Jul Stereo, Glasgow
Colin Steele's Stramash
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Exhilarating jazz-folk fusion, full of wit and wisdom from Scotland's leading jazz trumpeter, Colin Steele, fronting a ten-piece band that combines his jazz quintet with three top fiddlers and a piper from the Scottish folk scene. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 8.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
Drew de Four
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Rock, blues, boogie and soul from energetic pianist Drew de Four, showcasing his new album 'Love & Politics on a Piano'.
26 Jul–27 Jul 8.00; Sun 2.00 The Living Room, Edinburgh
Feis Rois': The Ceilidh Trail
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Young musicians take the road for a lively and vibrant series of ceilidhs throughout the Highlands.
2 Aug–16 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Ross-shire
For Pony, Lions.Chase.Tigers, Proxy and Engine 80
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Alternative pop punk from headliners For Pony.
29 Jul 7.30 The Ark, Edinburgh
Highland Fling Ceilidh Night
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Travel on the funicular to the UK's highest restaurant to enjoy a three course, traditional Highland buffet and dance to live music from the Jock Fraser Ceilidh Band.
3 Jul–31 Aug Thu 6.00–10.00 Ptarmigan Restaurant, Aviemore
Little Feat
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American rock band who have been combining jams, popular melody and funk-boogie since the 1970s. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
The Offenders
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High quality blues.
30 Jul 8.00 The Jam House, Edinburgh
Scottish Opera: Cinderella
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One of the leading 'bel canto' operas of the 19th century, Rossini's 'Cinderella' is an entertaining and engaging light comedy and a showcase for vocal fireworks with a great final aria. Sung in English. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–2 Aug 12.45 Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh
Scottish Opera: Madama Butterfly
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Puccini's famous tale of Cio-Cio San and her abandonment by her dashing American husband has become one of the most performed operas of all time. 'Part of Culross Music and Arts Festival'.
2 Aug 4.00 Abbey House, Culross
Stu Brown's Raymond Scott Project
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Drummer Stu Brown leads this celebration of the offbeat musical world of Raymond Scott who provided music for Warner Brothers cartoons in the 30s. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 9.30 The Lot, Edinburgh
Adam Bishop Quartet
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London-based saxophonist.
30 Jul 8.15 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Aeronaut, Blood Red Roses and Just A Spanish Boy's Name
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Epic indie rock.
29 Jul 9.00 Bloc+, Glasgow
Alan Barnes
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The multi-award-winning alto sax and clarinet man playing the music of Duke Ellington. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 9.00 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Balquhidder Summer Music: Sunday Evening Concert
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Eight vocal students from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama perform classical works.
Sundays 7.00 Balquhidder Church, Lochearnhead
Big Buzzard Boogie Band
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Irreverent big band sounds and Rat Pack-style material. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul 8.30 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Burt MacDonald with Lol Coxhill
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Raymond MacDonald and George Burt, on saxophones and guitar respectively with saxophonist Coxhill. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 9.30 The Lot, Edinburgh
Dananananaykroyd, Mirror! Mirror! and Jesus H Foxx
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Flailing noise action from the much touted Dananananaykroyd.
31 Jul 7.30 The Arches, Glasgow
The Dickies and Gin Goblins
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Late 70s LA punk band perhaps best know for their adrenaline fuelled take on 'Banana Splits'.
28 Jul 7.00 The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
Dundee Instrumental Band
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Dundee's musicians entertain in the park.
27 Jul 2.00 Magdalen Green, Dundee
Esbjorn Svensson Trio and Trio AAB
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CANCELLED. 'Part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
27 Jul 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Gretchen Peters
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Contemporary Nashville songwriter with intelligent, introspective songs that encompass pop, folk, country and blues.
30 Jul 8.30 King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
Inverkeithing Highland Games
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Annual games meeting with Highland dancing, pipe band contest, heavyweight events, foot and cycle races and wrestling.
2 Aug 12.00–5.30 Ballast Bank, Inverkeithing
Jelly Roll
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Morton Gunnar Larsen plays solo piano and The Manhattan Ragtime Orchestra play tribute to the 'originator of jazz' Jelly Roll Morton back in 1902. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
27 Jul 8.30–10.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
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Free lunchtime organ recitals every day by different organists.
1 Jul–31 Jul, not Sundays 1.00 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Momus and Germlin
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Enigmatic, left-field pop from the man rarely known as Justin Currie's cousin.
27 Jul Stereo, Glasgow
Muddy Waters
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The only UK appearance of the six former members of the band - Jerry Portnoy, Steady Rollin Bob Margolin, David Maxwell, Calvin 'Fuzz' Jones and Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith - plus the 83-year-old, legendary, super-harmonica player James Cotton, for a special night of Delta-rooted blues. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Outside Track
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Scots Canadian folk band present energetic arrangements.
2 Aug 8.00 An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis
Samuel James
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Classic delta blues. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul 8.00 Minto Hotel, Edinburgh
Scottish Night
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A night of family entertainment with Kirkcudbright Pipe Band, Stewartry Wind Band and Scottish traditional dancing.
31 Jul 7.00–8.30 Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright
Sergeant
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Over-14s show. Jangling indie pop from Glenrothes that owes a debt to The La's and The Smiths.
31 Jul 7.00 The Garage, Glasgow
Steamer Lane
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Free open-air concert by vocal and instrumental harmony group.
27 Jul 2.15 Bandstand, St Andrews
Trade, Tango in the Attic, The Motives and Variety Suite
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Up-and-coming line-up, including Glenrothes indie swingers TITA.
31 Jul 8.00 Capitol, Glasgow
Band Showcase
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Call in advance for a gig.
Tuesdays 9.00 Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh
Barbara Morrison
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An eternal favourite at the Festival, Barbara Morrison brings her charm, exuberant humour and wonderful voice to Edinburgh's stage again. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Bill Allred Band
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Dixieland bandleader at Disneyland, Florida. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 12.30–2.30 Royal Over-Seas League, Edinburgh
Blairgowrie, Rattray & District Pipe Band Display
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A rousing pipe band performance.
31 Jul 7.00 Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie
Bob Cheevers
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Americana and Delta blues from Nashville's Bob Cheevers, who cites Elvis, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis among his influences.
31 Jul 7.30 St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
Brigade, Slaves to Gravity and Anavris
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Over-14s show. The headliners are a London-based alt rock quartet punting new album 'Come Morning We Fight.
31 Jul 7.00 The Cathouse, Glasgow
Culross Music and Arts Festival
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Three days packed with everything from drama and comedy to opera and blues. Lights out By Nine will perform on the Friday, with support from The Deal and The Falcons, and Saturday's highlight will be a performance of Puccini's Madama Butterfly. The event also includes the Culross Medieval Burgh Fair.
1 Aug–3 Aug Fri 7.30–10.30; Sat 4.00–7.00; Sun 12.00–5.00 Abbey House, Culross
Culross Music and Arts Festival: Sunday Afternoon Concerts
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A series of Sunday afternoon concerts, including jazz and brass performances.
Sundays 2.00–4.00 Abbey House, Culross
Dananananaykroyd, Mirror! Mirror! and Eunioa
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Flailing noise action from the much touted Dananananaykroyd.
30 Jul 7.00 Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
Fish Fry
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Scottish jazz, funk, soul and Latin bands join DJs Erik D'Viking and Astroboy. Featuring urban ska, Afro-funk and disco from Mosa Funk Club.
2 Aug 11.30–3.00am The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Forfar Instrumental band
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Enjoy an afternoon in the park with Forfar's finest musicians.
27 Jul 2.00 Magdalen Green, Dundee
The Futuristic Retro Champions
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Colourful indie pop ensemble play this Dolly Mixture night.
2 Aug The Flying Duck, Glasgow
Gordon Gunn & Brian McAlpine
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Session A9's Gordon Gunn is joined by pianist and accordionist Brian McAlpine for a folk frenzy.
1 Aug 5.30 Tolbooth, Stirling
Jack Glass, Valerie Dunn Band, Immanis, The Deadly Romantics, Triad and Illfated Riot
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Bumper line-up, with proceeds going to NCH Scotland.
27 Jul 6.00 Capitol, Glasgow
Jazz On A Summer's Day
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Free afternoon-long concert in the gardens featuring a plethora of jazz bands from all over the world including Todd Gordon, Edinburgh Schools Jazz Orchestra, The Dave Donohoe Band and Topsy Chapman. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival'.
27 Jul 12.30–5.30 Ross Theatre Bandstand, Edinburgh
Kirsty McGee and Mat Martin
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Session from songwriter Kirsty and multi-instrumentalist Mat.
1 Aug 8.30 An Tobar, Isle of Mull
The Late Great Jazz Jam Session
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Expect a rich mix of styles as faces old and new drop in to perform with the House Trio each week.
Mondays 10.00 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Laura McGhee Band
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Celtic folk rocker McGhee will be joined by Phil Ferns, Sean Seymour and Peter Friens.
1 Aug 7.30 Aros Centre, Isle of Skye
Maeve Gilchrist
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A blend of folk and jazz from Edinburgh harpist Gilchrist, with bass player Aidan O'Donnell. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.'
27 Jul 9.00–11.00 The Lot, Edinburgh
The Michael Deans Quintet
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Quintet led by tenor saxophonist Deans, playing a modern blend of bebop, jazz and funk.
Saturdays 5.00–8.00 Bloc+, Glasgow
Michael Simons
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Glasgow-based guitarist playing folk, blues and beyond.
Wednesdays 8.00 Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow
Ola Onabule
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Jazz, soul and funk vocals set to complex yet infectious rhythms.
1 Aug 9.00 The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Open Mic
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Just turn up and perform.
Mondays 9.00 Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh
St Giles' at Six: Albion String Quartet
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Mozart's 'Quartet in B flat K458 'The Hunt'' and Mendelssohn's 'Quartet in A minor Op 13'.
27 Jul 6.00 St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
The Vivians, Mishkin & Un-Americans
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A bunch of great and touted Scottish rock and indie bands.
1 Aug 8.00 The Doghouse, Dundee
Arts Centre Band Nights
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The Arts Centre is calling upon all budding rock stars, singers, DJs and performers to take to the stage and grab your chance to shine. Suitable for all ages.
19 Jul–23 Aug 8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Batchelors of Jazz
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Traditional jazz led by trombonist and vocalist Dave Batchelor. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 8.00 Minto Hotel, Edinburgh
Becc Saunderson and Graeme Stephens
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Live jazz.
27 Jul 7.00–9.00 Café Grande, Edinburgh
Chester Cathedral Nave Choir
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Lunchtime concert.
28 Jul 12.15 St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
Dbass and Injuns
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Double headline gig of funky indie presented by Kopparberg.
2 Aug 7.00 Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
The Gothenburg Address
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Post-rock instrumental from ex-members of Arab Strap and The Zephyrs.
31 Jul 9.00 Bloc+, Glasgow
Grier Trio
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Organist Francis Grier is joined by his daughters on violin and cello.
29 Jul 8.00 An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis
Highland Dancing and Pipe Band Display
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An hour's Highland dancing and pipe band performance every Tuesday during July and August.
Tuesdays 7.15–8.15 Stirling Castle Esplanade, Stirling
John Gill's King Oliver Creole Band
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Paying tribute to Louis Armstrong and his Creole Jazz Band recordings of the 20s. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 6.30–8.00 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Jose Vanders
Date Location
Another quirky female singer/songwriter sat at a piano.
28 Jul 8.30 King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
The Last Corinthians
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Local indie pop quartet.
30 Jul 8.00 Box, Glasgow

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