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Aberfeldy, Vibrona and Andy Chung
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Lo-fi indie and acoustic folky Edinburgh band. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
4 Jun 7.30 Leith Dockers Club, Edinburgh
The Acute and cryoverbillionaires
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Glam rock with Smiths and Smashing Pumpkins influences from The Acute plus driving alternative rock from cryoverbillionaires.
22 May 9.00 Heriot-Watt University Union, Edinburgh
After Me The Flood
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Indie.
17 May 7.00 Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh
Alastair McDonald, Nancy Nicholson and Gus Ferguson's Jazzers
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Glasgow-born musician, known from countless radio and TV shows. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
3 Jun 7.30 Leith Dockers Club, Edinburgh
Alex Cornish and Mick Drain
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Double bill of singer-songwriters.
29 May 9.00 Heriot-Watt University Union, Edinburgh
Ali Campbell
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Solo show from the UB40 frontman.
15 Jun 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Andy Chung
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Traditional and original songs by local hero fae Fife. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
5 Jun 7.30 Leith Dockers Club, Edinburgh
Annette Hanley, Skellum and Roy Henderson
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Three diverse local acts. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
1 Jun 8.00 Meridian, Edinburgh
The Ant Law Quartet
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Cool, straightahead jazz from this foursome led by up and coming young jazz guitarist Ant Law.
5 Jun 8.15 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
The Apocalypse Funk Trio
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Funk, soul and cool beats from guitarist DJ Aki.
Fridays 5.00 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace
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Christopher Bell conducts a 'come and sing' performance of Karl Jenkins' powerful and compelling mass for peace, featuring soloists Alison Beck, Morag Campbell and Mike Towers. Supporting Waverley Care, Scotland's HIV charity. To participate as a singer contact 0131 226 2206.
25 May 7.30 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Assembly Rooms Ceilidh
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Ceilidh bands Alive & Jiggin' and HLI plus caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
13 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 13 Sep 8.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Assembly Rooms Ceilidh
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Ceilidh band Hebrideans and caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
5 Sep 8.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Average White Band
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The funkiest band ever to come from Dundee, or Scotland for that matter. They're a bit long in the tooth these days but they can still recapture that Sly Stone/Isley Brothers summer spirit in their current set.
20 May 7.00 The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
Bad Name, Zhen and Jump: Press 'A'
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Bon Jovi tribute act.
24 May 7.30 The Ark, Edinburgh
Band Showcase
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Call in advance for a gig.
Tuesdays 9.00 Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh
Bemidji Choir
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Music ranging from Palestrina to Copland directed by Dr P Bradley.
24 May 12.15 St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
Benny Gallagher
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A songwriter of sheer class whose songs have been covered by Bryan Ferry, Don Williams, Garth Brooks, Phil Everley and Simon & Garfunkel.
30 May 7.30 Netherbow Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Blessed Order of the Fallen Stars, Thieves in Suits and Kings Die Kings
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Experimental indie pop form Blessed Order . . . plus the Joy Division/Editors aping KDK.
31 May 7.30 The Ark, Edinburgh
Blue Zinc, The Dials and Delta Sound
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Blues, indie, rock, covers and originals.
17 May 6.00 Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh
Blueflint, Little Pebble and Richard Anderson
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Bluegrass and old time Americana. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
31 May 8.00 Meridian, Edinburgh
Boyzone
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The Irish boy band return with their ballads and pop hits.
18 Jul 7.00 Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh
Cadence Weapon and J-Live
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Unique double bill of intelligent hip hop. Canadian rapper/producer, Rollie 'Cadence Weapon' Pemberton, cracks wicked lines over techno, hardcore beats and breaks. Plus J-Live's dextrous vocals and biting social commentary and a bass-heavy hip hop sound.
19 May The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Café Ceilidh
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An informal Scots music session with Linten Adie and the Scots Music Group.
17 Jun 2.00–3.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Caribou and Born Ruffians
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Psychedelic electronica artist formerly known as Manitoba. 'Part of Tigerfest'.
21 May 7.00 Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
Ceilidh Club
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Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps featuring Tradlab (27 May) and The Jimi Shandrix Experience (3 Jun).
Tuesdays 8.00 The Lot, Edinburgh
Charity Concert
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Charity concert for Waverly Care featuring the Edinburgh Concert band and Cadenza choir.
8 Jun 7.30–9.45 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
The Chiara L's and Sara & the Snakes
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Headed by Leeds' post-punkers The Chiara L's.
24 May 7.00 Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
Chinese Music at Midsummer
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A live performance of incorporating the sound-making efforts of Found, Angkalung Ensemble, the Harmony Ensemble and the Shanghai Jazz Project to accompany the 'Dialogues of Wind and Bamboo' exhibition.
21 Jun 6.00–11.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Chris Stone and Frank Burkitt
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Barefoot fiddler from Aussie band Eilean Mor, joined by Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Burkitt. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
31 May 7.30 Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
Christine le Doux, Laura Cruikshank and Gerry Mooney
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Singer-songwriter action form Texas, Ontario and Balloch respectively. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
4 Jun 8.00 Meridian, Edinburgh
Christy Moore
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Moore is one of Ireland's leading solo artists, mixing traditional song with contemporary social and political commentary, and a few funny anecdotes to ensure his gigs feel more like a reunion of old friends. Here he plays with Declan Sinnott.
1 Jun 8.00 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
A Concert in Memory of Nigel Murray
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Musicians pay tribute to Nigel Murray, a much-loved past Director of Music at St Mary's Music School. Among them is pianist Steven Osborne, one of the school's ex-students.
2 Jun Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
The Constants and Michelle Hughes
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Beautiful brooding songs from The Constants.
25 May 5.30 Hamiltons Bar & Kitchen, Edinburgh
Cracow Youth Jazz Band
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Nine-piece Polish ex-schools band, plus a guest set by Konrad Wiszniewski, Mira Opalinska and Slawek Justyinski.
1 Jun 3.00 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
The Cureheads
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Cure tribute band.
19 May 7.00 The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
The Curve Foundation Dance Company: Four Seasons
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The Brunton's resident dance company celebrate their tenth anniversary with modern dance interpretations of Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons'.
20 May 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Dana and Susan Robinson
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American folksingers, poetic songwriting, guitar and fiddle.
27 May 7.30 Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
Dancing Mice
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Album launch party with more acts tbc.
30 May 7.30 Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
David Wilde
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Recital including works by Chopin, Haydn and Beethoven.
29 May 7.30 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
The Day I Vanished, Taking Chase and Battle to Exile
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Metal and heavy rock as The Day I Vanished launch their new EP.
17 May 7.00 Studio 24, Edinburgh
Day of Days and Sebastian Dangerfield
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Indie from Perth.
17 May 7.30 Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
Dead City Radio
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Melodic rock'n'roll.
1 Jun 7.00 Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
Dead Kennedys
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Legendary American punk act, renowned for their political bile behind the classic tracks 'California Uber Alles' and 'Too Drunk To Fuck' (no longer featuring Jello Biafra after a rather messy court case back in 1987).
23 May 7.00 The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
Death Set
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Riot-starting punk/thrash/electronica from Baltimore.
28 May 8.00 Red, Edinburgh
Differences in Demolition
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Scottish composer Nigel Osborne's enchanting new chamber opera draws on the Bosnian music of 'Sevdah', meaning love or longing and features Bosnian poet and Librettist Goran Simic. Drawing on mythical archetypes, Osborne's soulful work details a wrought world overpowered by greed, conflict and desire.
31 May 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
The Drake Music Project Scotland: Now We Are 10!
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Fundraiser marking 10 years for the innovative charity that works with the disabled to enable them to play and compose music. Featuring the RSNO Big Band and Kings of Swing, check www.drakemusicscotland.co.uk for more info.
13 Jun 7.30 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Dream Evil and Conquest of Steel
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Swedish heavy metal crew.
31 May 7.00 Studio 24, Edinburgh
The Drifters
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The Drifters, bring over 50 years of magical hits to life, with a set featuring classic hits such as 'Saturday Night at the Movies', Under the Boardwalk' and 'Up On The Roof'.
26 Oct 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Dropkick, The Zips and Kevin Gore
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The alt-country-power-pop 'kicks are touring to celebrate the release of their new album''Dot the i's'. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
30 May 8.00 Meridian, Edinburgh
Dusty Revisited
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Liz MacEwan and her seven-piece backing band pay tribute to the 'white lady of soul'.
22 May 8.00 The Jam House, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Academy
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Varied programme of music from final year pupils with orchestras, concert bands, string orchestras and choir with concerto performances.
17 May 7.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Bach Choir
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Another Bach spectacular, this time the choir performs his 'Magnificat, Cantatas Nos 39 & 150' and 'Mass No 2 in A' conducted by Neil Mantle.
31 May 7.30 Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Concert Band and Cadenza Choir
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A selection of wind band music from the classics to show music in support of Waverley Care.
7 Jun 7.30 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Festival 2008
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Edinburgh's annual cultural extravaganza returns for another exciting year of dance, opera and theatre. Under the direction of Jonathan Mills, this year's programme includes world premieres of Matthew Bourne's' Dorian Gray' by New Adventures dance company, Heiner Goebbels' new work with The Hilliard Ensemble, 'I went to the house but did not enter', Scottish Opera's new production of Smetana's 'The Two Widows' and exciting recitals by the London Symphony Orchestra and the Mariinsky Opera…
8 Aug–31 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
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
The Edinburgh Light Orchestra
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Light classical favourites from stage and screen featuring music by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein and Duke Ellington with mezzo-soprano Carole Clarke, leader Lawrence Dunn and conductor James Beyer.
24 May 7.30 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra
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Open rehearsal.
21 May–28 May 5.00 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Edinburgh University Music Degree Students
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See (and hear) the culmination of years' work with a recital by the University's final year music students.
22 May 12.30–3.00 & 6.30–9.45 Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh
22 May 3.30–5.30 St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
Electrolite and My Late Travels
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Quirky indie.
22 May 7.30 The Ark, Edinburgh
Emily Scott, Blue Flint, Sharon King, Kim Edgar and Who's Your Mama Now
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Some of the best acoustic folk the capital has to offer. 'Part of Ladyfest Edinburgh'.
18 May 1.00–5.00 Elvis Shakespeare, Edinburgh
Eric Andersen
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Singer and guitarist whose tracks have been recorded by Fairport Convention, Linda Ronstadt and The Grateful Dead.
20 May 7.30 Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
Eryka, Black Arc and The Dead Beat Poets
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The headliners are a Glasgow indie rock quartet fronted by 'River City''s Ryan Fletcher.
22 May 9.00 Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh
Exposed
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Monthly singer-songwriters/new bands night which sees pre-selected acts displaying their finest musical wares.
4 Jun 8.15 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
The Fabian and The Alibis
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Local indie and rock showcase with more acts tbc.
1 Jun 7.30 The Ark, Edinburgh
Feist
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Much admired Canadian singer/songwriter Leslie Feist, who is also a member of Broken Social Scene.
20 May 7.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Festival of British Youth Orchestras
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The Festival of British Youth Orchestras showcases youth orchestras and ensembles from across the UK with occasional international guests.
9 Aug–31 Aug 12.30–1.30; 7.30–9.30 Central Hall, Edinburgh
Fish Fry
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Scottish jazz, funk, soul and Latin bands join DJs Erik D'Viking and Astroboy. Featuring Hammond Organ grooves from Hookt Up (24 May) and the Celtic via Latin reggae and jazz (with an Arabic twist) of Vasco da Gamba (31 May).
24 May–1 Jun 11.30–3.00am The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Fish Fry
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Scottish jazz, funk, soul and Latin bands join DJ Astroboy hip hop and soul form London's Belleruche launching their 'Turntable Soul' album (10 May) plus Hammond grooves and funk from Sorenson Soul Workout (17 May).
17 May 11.30–3.00am The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
The Freaky Family
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Organic hip hop and jazzy grooves.
Thursdays 11.30 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Frenzy Frenzy
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A one day Christian music festival featuring Delirious?, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band, Rebecca St James and many more. All denominations welcome.
7 Jun Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Funk Session
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Funk guitarist and DJ Aki leads this two drummer-fuelled funk band.
Tuesdays 11.30 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Gatechien and Jacob Flynch
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Alternative indie from this French angular bass and drum duo.
25 May 8.00 Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
George Benson
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Superstar guitarist and soulful crooner makes a welcome return.
29 Jun 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Girls Aloud
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Sassy pop hits at this huge outdoor show.
25 Jul 7.00 Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Glissando, Meursault and The Kays Lavelle
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Experimental ambient.
21 May 7.00 Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh
The Golden Hour
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Loose cabaret evening described as 'spoken words, twinkling music and video rubbish in a beautiful space'. Readings by Claire Askew, Alan Gillis and Rory McArdle, music by Jack Richold and Billy Liar, and Video Rubbish from The Meth Minute. BYOB
21 May 8.00 Forest Café, Edinburgh
Gregory Isaacs and George Prophet
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Legendary Jamaican reggae artist.
20 May 7.30 Citrus Club, Edinburgh
Groanbox Boys
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Alight with idiosyncrasies, this American folk duo promise a soulful and sparky performance.
29 May 7.30 Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
Guid Crack Club
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Edinburgh's monthly storytelling club welcomes all to listen or contribute to the spinning of yarns. A delightful evening of words and song.
30 May, 27 Jun 7.30 Waverley Bar, Edinburgh
The Gussets
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All girl punk from The Gussests.
29 May 7.00 The Hive, Edinburgh
Haftor Medboe and Renee Stephanie
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Jazz guitarist Medboe is joined by Stephanie.
18 May 7.00–9.00 Café Grande, Edinburgh
Haftor Medboe Duo
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Featuring Medboe on guitars and the hard-working Paul Harrison on piano.
4 Jun 8.30 The Jam House, Edinburgh
Hazey Janes
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With a freshly baked fusion of folk, country rock and power-pop, the Hazey Janes return to their roots from warmer American climes.
23 May 7.00 Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
Hebrides Ensemble: William Conway & Alexander Janiczek
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William Conway (cello) and Alexander Janiczek (violin) from the innovative chamber ensemble perform Bartok's 'Sonata for Solo Violin', together with Kodaly's 'Duo for Violin and Cello'.
13 Jun 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Heriot Watt Sinfonia Excelsior
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Steve King conducts a performance of Schubert's 'Symphony No 8' and Beethoven's 'Symphony No 5'. Tickets available on the door.
2 Jun 8.00 St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
Hobo
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'Sonic adventures, from Transylvania to The Great Wall of China' as Hobo returns. Live guests include The Tom Fun Orchestra (11 May) and still tbc (18 May).
18 May 10.00–3.00am The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
Hobo
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'Sonic adventures, from Transylvania to The Great Wall of China' as Hobo returns. Live guests include Starvation Box (25 May) and My Electric Love Affair (1 Jun).
25 May–2 Jun 11.00–3.00am The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
Hockeyfrilla, Kirsten Norrie, Smack Music 7 and Mills & Boon
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A night of anarchic sounds, headlined by noise merchants Hockeyfrilla, with support from Scots trad-influenced Kirsten Norrie, electro-heads Smack Music 7 and the devilish Mills & Boon. 'Part of Ladyfest Edinburgh'
26 May 8.00 Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
Hockyfrilla, Kirsten Norrie and Mills & Boon
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Experimental noise. 'Part of Ladyfest'.
26 May 7.00 Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
Hollow Heart Parlour
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Acoustic night with Kat Flint, Paul Gilbody and Chris Bradley.
21 May 7.30 Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
Hot Club De Paris, Jesus H Foxx and Retro Future Champions
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Offbeat Scouse combo who like to 'drop it till it pops'.
22 May 7.00 The Hive, Edinburgh
Hyperbubble, Shock & Awe and Lamens Terms
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Electro, glam new wave from Hyperbubble, big guitars from Shock & Awe and acoustic tracks from Lamens Terms.
23 May 8.00 Meridian, Edinburgh
I Am Digital
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Digital art meets live music via multi-media experimentation, animation, photography and dance with live sets from Zorras and Azazi Space Funk.
31 May 9.00–1.00am The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Interchanging Idioms
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Chip Clark is joined by the Edinburgh Quartet and the Edinburgh Symphony for selections from the opera 'It Must be Fate' and 'Symphony No 1 'Figuratively Speaking''.
4 Jun 7.30 Central Hall, Edinburgh
Isa & the Filthy Tongues, We See Lights, John Deery and Christina Clayhills
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The former members of Goodbye Mr MacKenzie - minus Shirley Manson, of course - get better and better all the time, with lead singer Stacey Chavis offering fiery rock chick appeal. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
7 Jun 8.00 The Granary, Edinburgh
Jack Savoretti
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Scruffy, half-English, half-Italian, bohemian troubadour peddling delicate melancholy.
20 May 7.00 Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
Jacqui Dankworth: In the Mood For Love
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Set the mood for love with sublime singer Jacqui Dankworth as she performs classics by Ella Fitzgerald and Joni Mitchell.
3 Jun 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
The Jam House Experience
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Great music from the Jam House house band The Flavours.
Saturdays 8.30 The Jam House, 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

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