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Acoustic Music Centre, St Bride's 10 Orville Terrace, Edinburgh
Date Event
6 Aug–9 Aug, 13 Aug–16 Aug
8.00		 Spirit of Scotland Scottish and Irish music and song from Harry MacFadyen on bagpipes, guitar and mandolin.
The Argyle Bar, 15-17 Argyle Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
29 Jul
8.00		 Triple School, Plaaydoh and Damn Shames Winning Sperm Records indie showcase.
The Ark, 3-7 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
7.30		 In Reason, Darklight and Coholic Guitar rock.
28 Jul
7.30		 Vessel and Trixster Rock.
29 Jul
7.30		 For Pony, Lions.Chase.Tigers, Proxy and Engine 80 Alternative pop punk from headliners For Pony.
31 Jul
7.30		 Doc Rodent A night of blues-rock.
Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul–2 Aug
12.45		 Scottish Opera: Cinderella 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…
Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
5 Sep
8.00		 Assembly Rooms Ceilidh Ceilidh band Hebrideans and caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
13 Sep, 17 Oct
8.00		 Assembly Rooms Ceilidh Ceilidh bands Wild Geese (13 Aug) and Alive & Jiggin' plus caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
The Bongo Club, Moray House 37 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
11.00–3.00am		 Hobo 'Sonic adventures, from Transylvania to The Great Wall of China' as Hobo returns. Live guests include electronica from Sparklegash (20 Jul) and…
3 Aug
11.00–5.00am		 Hobo 'Sonic adventures, from Transylvania to The Great Wall of China' as Hobo returns. Live guests include 'Victorian punk karaoke' from Andy Brown plus…
The Braid Centre, Nile Grove (off Morningside Road), Edinburgh
Date Event
17 Dec Edinburgh Telephone Choir: Christmas Carol Concert Popular Christmas music from the Edinburgh Telephone Choir.
Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way Musselburgh, Edinburgh
Date Event
13 Aug–14 Aug
7.30		 A Vision of Elvis Elvis tribute from Rob Kingsley.
13 Aug–14 Aug
7.30		 Peter Morrison and Family A mix of Broadway hits, opera classics and of course a wee ceilidh from Peter Morrison, his daughter Jackie, son Richard and daughter-in-law Hannah…
16 Aug
7.30		 Todd Gordon The Scottish jazz vocalist returns with a programme of 'Jazz at the Movies'.
19 Aug
7.30		 Katzenjammer Covers from the musical comedy duo of classically trained pianists Steven Worbey and Kevin Farrell.
20 Aug–21 Aug
7.30		 Blazin' Fiddles Since starting off as individual fiddlers in a showcase tour, Blazin' Fiddles have grown into a fully-fledged fiddler super group with a worldwide…
22 Aug
7.30		 Main Street Blues This bluesy four-piece will perform classics from legends such as BB King, Muddy Waters and Elmore James.
23 Aug
7.30		 Camerata Ritmata Unique new cross-genre quartet featuring award-winning classical guitar virtuoso Simon Thacker and vocals form special guest Daisy Chutes (All…
Cabaret Voltaire, 36-38 Blair Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
30 Jul
7.00		 Dananananaykroyd, Mirror! Mirror! and Eunioa Flailing noise action from the much touted Dananananaykroyd.
31 Jul
7.00		 Rod Clements and Jacob's Pillow A little bit bluesy, a slice of folkiness and a splash of rock from the founding member of Lindisfarne and contributor to Pentangle.
1 Aug
7.00		 Ratatat Experimental pop duo touting acoustic and slide guitars, cello and sleigh bells. 'Part of the Edge Festival'.
2 Aug
7.00		 Dbass and Injuns Double headline gig of funky indie presented by Kopparberg.
3 Aug
7.00		 Longview Ponderous indie rock from Mancunian Coldplay wannabees. 'Part of the Edge Festival'.
4 Aug
7.00		 Paul Haig Former frontman and songwriter with Josef K continues his first tour in 19 years, playing tracks from this back catalogue and from new album 'Go Out…
6 Aug
7.00		 Melee Melodic pop, soul and pop-rock. 'Part of the Edge Festival'.
7 Aug
7.00		 The Shout Out Louds Swoonworthy Swedish garage pop quintet who have supported kindred spirits the Magic Numbers. 'Part of the Edge Festival'.
8 Aug
7.00		 Jackie Leven and Lee Paterson Respected blues/rock vocalist presents material from his recent 'Elegy for Johnny Cash 'album. 'Part of the Edge Festival'.
17 Aug
7.00		 Isosceles The punk funk headliners dig Beck and Gene Pitney equally, which is something to be saluted. 'Part of the Edge Festival'.
Café Grande, 184 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
7.00–9.00		 Becc Saunderson and Graeme Stephens Live jazz.
3 Aug
7.00–9.00		 Haftor Medboe and Renee Stephanie Jazz guitarist Medboe is joined by Stephanie.
Canongate Kirk, 153 Canongate, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Aug
8.00		 Rose Street Ensemble The ensemble are led by Liz Beeston and conducted by James Lowe in this concert for the National Society for Epilepsy original works and tunes with…
Central Hall, West Tollcross, Edinburgh
Date Event
9 Aug–31 Aug
12.30–1.30; 7.30–9.30		 Festival of British Youth Orchestras The Festival of British Youth Orchestras showcases youth orchestras and ensembles from across the UK with occasional international guests.
Church of the Good Shepherd, Murrayfield Avenue, Edinburgh
Date Event
2 Aug
12.00		 Celebrity Organ Recital Lunchtime concert by Morley Whitehead.
Corn Exchange, 11 New Market Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug
7.30		 Scouting for Girls and Alto Elite London indie poppers who gave us 'She's So Lovely' and describe themselves as 'inspirational, escapist, quirky and friendly'. 'Part of the Edge…
13 Aug
7.30		 The Lost Prophets Tour from the Welsh rockers who have been going strong for 10 years.
21 Aug
7.30		 Pendulum London via Perth (Australia) outfit who mix drum & bass with heavy rock. 'Part of the Edge Festival'.
15 Nov
7.30		 The Complete Stone Roses Stone Roses tribute act, officially approved by ex-Roses bassist Mani.
Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Date Event
24 Aug
3.00–6.00		 The Big Festival Ceilidh Hoots mon! It's a relaxed introduction to traditional Scottish ceilidh dance with music from Freeland Barbour and Kevin MacLeod and expert guidance…
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, 107 Leith Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Apr–31 Oct
6.45–10.15		 Jamie's Scottish Evening A Scottish evening, with a selection of traditional music, song, dance and dining.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
30 Jul
7.30		 kd lang What a voice. Madame Lang appears in town and uses her larynx of gold to promote her new album, 'Watershed'.
12 Oct
7.30		 Sing-A-Long-A ABBA The spirit of the super Swedes lives on in this musical extravaganza with live singers, on-screen lyrics, fancy dress and a party atmosphere.
26 Oct
7.30		 The Drifters 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…
Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
17 Aug
7.30		 Rose Street Ensemble The Ensemble perform Brahms' 'Piano Concerti Nos 1 & 2' with fine pianist Murray McLachlan and conductor Robert Dick.
Greyfriars Kirk House, Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
23 Aug
8.00–9.00		 Loud and Proud on the Fringe Scotland's LGBT choir returns to the Fringe bringing an inspirational programme of popular and traditional music. The concert is a benefit…
Henry's Cellar Bar, 8-16a Morrison Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
8.00		 Jackie Treehorn, Secta Rougue and OPEN Stoner rock quintet Jackie Treehorn head this night of heavy rock.
29 Jul
8.00		 The Second Hand Marching Band and The Wind Whistles Eighteen-piece folk dance party with Canadian guests.
30 Jul
8.00		 The Munchkins and El Topo Indie.
31 Jul
7.30		 Mesa Verde, Black Channels and Facel Vega Screamo, post-rock and hardcore in one handy package.
1 Aug
7.00		 Je Suis Animal, Meursault and Come in Tokyo Psychedelic indie pop from Norway.
1 Aug
11.00–3.00am		 The Begrudgers, Bumpercrop and Daddy No Punk rock.
2 Aug
7.00		 We Are Empire Indie with more acts tbc.
2 Aug
11.00–3.00am		 This is Music Indie night with live sets from Come on Gang and more tbc.
3 Aug
8.00		 Third Day Rising, Amid Concrete & Callousness, Danika Star and Redundant Rock.
4 Aug
8.00		 The Big Hand and Unknown Hagana Hot ska action from headliners Big Hand as they launch their new album.
6 Aug
8.00		 Oso and Denghis 'Tech-folk' from California.
7 Aug
7.30		 Secta Rouge, Jackie Treehorn, Tabasco Fiasco, Employee of the Month and The Munchkins Progressive hardcore and twisted metal.
The Hub, Castlehill Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
12.30–2.00		 Tim Kliphuis Virtuoso Dutch jazz fiddler Tim Kliphuis has performed on the greatest jazz stages of the world, here he gives 'Hot Club treatments to popular…
27 Jul
6.00–7.30		 Stan Tracey Trio and Bobby Wellins Pianist Stan Tracey and Glaswegian saxophonist Bobby Wellins, two of the great names in UK jazz, reunite to play the music of Thelonious Monk. 'Part…
27 Jul
8.30–10.30		 Jelly Roll Morton Gunnar Larsen plays solo piano and The Manhattan Ragtime Orchestra play tribute to the 'originator of jazz' Jelly Roll Morton back in 1902.
28 Jul
12.30–2.30		 Swing 2008 with Bob Barnard Night of swing with guest trumpeter Barnard. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul
8.30		 Colin Steele's Stramash Exhilarating jazz-folk fusion, full of wit and wisdom from Scotland's leading jazz trumpeter, Colin Steele, fronting a ten-piece band that combines…
29 Jul
2.00–4.00		 Orange Kellin's New Orleans Blues Serenaders Polished New Orleans jazz. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul
7.30		 David Murray Black Saint Quartet Virtuoso saxophonist Murray returns to the quartet format that established his reputation as one of the most exciting and inventive leaders in jazz…
29 Jul
10.00		 Lianne Carroll Double BBC Jazz Award-winning vocalist. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul
2.00–4.00		 Tommy Sampson Big Band The legendary Tommy Sampson, now in his 90s has been leading a big band since the 40s and takes you through 'snapshots from a life in music'. 'Part…
30 Jul
6.00		 John Bunch Trio with Jacob Fischer and Hugo Rasmussen US octogenarian pianist whose played with all the greats from Woody Herman to Benny Goodman, joined by guitarist Fischer and bassist Rasmussen.
30 Jul
8.30		 The Dizzy Gillespie All Stars Tribute from the jazz legend's colleagues James Moody, Slide Hampton, John Lee, Eric Gunnison and Greg Gisbert. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues…
31 Jul
12.30–2.30		 Swedish Jazz Kings with Topsy Chapman Chicago and New Orleans jazz joined by gospel vocalist Chapman. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul
7.30		 Lee Ritenour Fusion guitar legend as Ritenour makes his Edinburgh debut. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul
10.00		 Niki King and Marcus Ford Tender and intimate acoustic ballads and sophisticated standards from the star jazz-chanteuse and talented guitarist. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz…
1 Aug
6.00–7.30		 Arild Andersen, Tommy Smith and Alyn Cosker Scottish sax man Smith and drummer Cosker join forces with Norwegian bassist Andersen mixing jazz and funky world beats. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz…
1 Aug
8.30		 BK3 and Konrad Wiszniewski Quartet Brian Kellock, Chris Lightcap and Matt Wilson join forces for an afternoon of exciting jazz. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
2 Aug
2.00–4.00		 Evan Christopher's Django a la Creole The clarinettist plays Creole versions of Django Reinhadt's European swing. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
The Jam House, 5 Queen Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
30 Jul
8.00		 The Offenders High quality blues.
31 Jul
8.00		 The Blue Valentines Piano-led jazz with covers of songs by the likes of Ray Charles, Georgie Fame, Louis Prima and Fats Domino.
The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
8.15		 Sunday Singers Night Featuring Mary Mac launching her new CD (20 Jul) and a triple bill of Liz Dicks, Fiona Reid and Donna Swabey (27 Jul) backed by a fine jazz trio.
Sundays
11.30		 Midnight Special Singer-songwriter/guitarist William Douglas and friends.
Mondays
7.30		 The Jazz Bar Big Band Jazz classics from this 17-piece ensemble.
Mondays
10.00		 The Late Great Jazz Jam Session Expect a rich mix of styles as faces old and new drop in to perform with the House Trio each week.
29 Jul
8.15		 Open Mic Party Night Theatre Group fundraiser with DJs, comics, live music and more.
Tuesdays
11.30		 Funk Session Funk guitarist and DJ Aki leads this two drummer-fuelled funk band.
30 Jul
8.15		 Adam Bishop Quartet London-based saxophonist.
30 Jul
11.30		 Organism Hammond organ grooves from Gabriel Latchin.
31 Jul
8.15		 Paul Kirby Trio Trio led by pianist Kirby, featuring Graeme Stephen on bass and Chris Wallace on drums.
Thursdays
11.30		 The Freaky Family Organic hip hop and jazzy grooves.
2 Aug
11.30–3.00am		 Fish Fry 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.
Leith Folk Club, The Village South Fort Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
29 Jul
7.30		 Rachel Harrington Seattle singer/songwriter Harrington performs an accomplished blend of country, folk and bluegrass from her debut album 'The Bootlegger's Daughter.
The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
7.00		 Scocha Traditional Scottish music with a rock'n'roll attitude.
28 Jul
7.00		 The Dickies and Gin Goblins Late 70s LA punk band perhaps best know for their adrenaline fuelled take on 'Banana Splits'.
6 Aug
7.00		 Drive By Truckers Southern rockers with the spirit of Lynyrd Skynyrd in their veins, scarily enough. Their debut album 'Southern Rock Opera 'was a concept album about…
7 Aug–8 Aug
7.00		 Nouvelle Vague and Rachel Unthank Bossa nova covers of the likes of Joy Division, the Cure, the Specials, the Clash and other early 80s alternative heroes. 'Part of the Edge Festival'.
23 Aug
7.00		 Dizzee Rascal Squawking young garage MC who combines the sublime and the ridiculous in his progressive music. 'Part of the Edge Festival'.
30 Nov
7.00		 Molly Hatchet and Blackfoot Old school southern rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd contemporaries, perhaps most famous for their track 'Flirtin' with Disaster'.

Found 164 events at 49 places.
Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed. Showing 10, 25, 50, 100 per page.