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Mardi Gras
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The Grassmarket transforms into a swinging, buzzing New Orleans high street with parades, brollie-dollies and bands performing all afternoon. Begins at 12.30pm with a parade from the City Chambers. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
26 Jul 1.00–4.00 Grassmarket, 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
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
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
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
Assembly Rooms Ceilidh
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Ceilidh bands Wild Geese (13 Aug) and Alive & Jiggin' plus caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
13 Sep, 17 Oct 8.00 Assembly Rooms, 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
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
Beatsville
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Beatsville returns with more surf and garage beats with live sounds from The Brutes.
25 Jul 11.00–3.00am Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
Chester Cathedral Nave Choir
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Lunchtime concert.
28 Jul 12.15 St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
Fat Sam's Band
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Toe-tapping tunes covering everything from jump-jive to swing, and jazz greats from Glenn Miller to Fats Domino from this nine-piece led by Hamish McGregor. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
25 Jul 8.30–10.30 The Famous Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Last Tram to Auchenshuggle
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Traditional Scottish ceilidh and live music.
25 Jul 7.30 Pollock Halls, 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
The College of the Siskiyous Concert Choir
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Lunchtime concert by a choir from Weed, California.
26 Jul 12.15 St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
The Jam House Experience
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Great music from the Jam House house band The Flavours.
Fridays 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
Tie for Jack and Tango in the Attic
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Indie rock.
25 Jul 7.30 The Ark, Edinburgh
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
The Dana Dixon Band and The Lyndon Anderson Band
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A rocking blend of Texas and Chicago blues and R'n'B. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
25 Jul 8.00–10.30 Minto Hotel, Edinburgh
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
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
The Offenders
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High quality blues.
30 Jul 8.00 The Jam House, Edinburgh
Peter Morrison and Family
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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 at their family music night.
13 Aug–14 Aug 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Band Showcase
Date Location
Call in advance for a gig.
Tuesdays 9.00 Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh
Becc Saunderson and Graeme Stephens
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Live jazz.
27 Jul 7.00–9.00 Café Grande, Edinburgh
Buddy Greco with the BBC Big Band
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The BBC Big Band are joined by club singer Buddy Greco, whose days hanging out with Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald have left their mark. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
26 Jul 8.30 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band
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Live ceilidh music, Scots tunes and dancing.
25 Jul, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 5 Dec 8.00 The Merlin, Edinburgh
Cathie Rae and Colin Steele
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Classical jazz vocalist, Rae, and trumpeter, Steele, join forces to 'salute Chet Baker'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul 7.00 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Ceilidh Club
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Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps featuring Roundhouse Ceilidh Band.
4 Aug 8.00 The Lot, Edinburgh
Celebrity Organ Recital
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With Birmingham's Henry Fairs, playing Elgar's 'Allegro maestoso (Sonata in G)', Buxtehude's 'Praeludium in D minor BuxWV 140', Vivaldi/Bach's 'Concerto in A minor BWV 593', Reger's 'Sonata II in D minor Op 60' and Messiaen's 'Alleluias sereins' and 'Transports de joie (L'Ascension)'.
30 Jul 8.00 St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
The Dave Donohoe Band
Date Location
New Orleans-style jazz from trombonist Dave Donohoe and his band. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
25 Jul 8.00–11.00 George Heriot's School Rugby Club, Edinburgh
27 Jul 6.00 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Esbjorn Svensson Trio and Trio AAB
Date Location
CANCELLED. 'Part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
27 Jul 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
In Reason, Darklight and Coholic
Date Location
Guitar rock.
27 Jul 7.30 The Ark, Edinburgh
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
Little Feat
Date Location
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
Louise & Michael
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Acoustic tracks.
25 Jul 9.00 The Abbey, Edinburgh
La Rumba Caliente
Date Location
Fusing the sounds of South and Central America with unique, funky and highly danceable sounds. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 10.30 The Three Sisters, Edinburgh
Vessel and Trixster
Date Location
Rock.
28 Jul 7.30 The Ark, Edinburgh
Adam Bishop Quartet
Date Location
London-based saxophonist.
30 Jul 8.15 The Jazz Bar, 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
Assembly Rooms Ceilidh
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Ceilidh band Hebrideans and caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
5 Sep 8.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Blazin' Fiddles
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Since starting off as individual fiddlers in a showcase tour, Blazin' Fiddles have grown into a fully-fledged fiddler super group with a worldwide following. Their barnstorming shows are more like an informal party fuelled by some of the most exciting, passionate and sensitive music around.
20 Aug–21 Aug 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Camerata Ritmata
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Unique new cross-genre quartet featuring award-winning classical guitar virtuoso Simon Thacker and vocals form special guest Daisy Chutes (All Angels).
23 Aug 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Dananananaykroyd, Mirror! Mirror! and Eunioa
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Flailing noise action from the much touted Dananananaykroyd.
30 Jul 7.00 Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
Doc Rodent
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A night of blues-rock.
31 Jul 7.30 The Ark, Edinburgh
Fish Fry
Date Location
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
Fish Fry
Date Location
Scottish jazz, funk, soul and Latin bands join DJ Astroboy, hip hop and jazzy broken beats from Monkey See Monkey Do (19 Jul) followed by Afro-beat from Sambe Sene (26 Jul).
26 Jul 11.30–3.00am The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Girls Aloud
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Sassy pop hits at this huge outdoor show.
25 Jul 7.00 Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Manhattan Ragtime Orchestra
Date Location
Clarinettist Orange Kellin leads an eight-piece US band featuring some of the leading exponents of ragtime jazz styles in the world. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.'
26 Jul 7.00–9.00 The Hub, Edinburgh
Open Mic
Date Location
Just turn up and perform.
Mondays 9.00 Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh
Paul Towndrow Quartet
Date Location
Striking original compositons and the occasional intriguing cover from gifted alto-saxophonist Towndrow. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
25 Jul 9.30–11.30 The Lot, Edinburgh
Rigmor Gustafsson
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It's a first show in Scotland for this big star singer on the Swedish jazz scene. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.'
26 Jul 7.00–8.30 The Famous Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Scocha
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Traditional Scottish music with a rock'n'roll attitude.
27 Jul 7.00 The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
Triple School, Plaaydoh and Damn Shames
Date Location
Winning Sperm Records indie showcase.
29 Jul 8.00 The Argyle Bar, 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
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
The BIG Chris Barber Band
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Barber leads his band through a wide selection of his favourite music: from his roots in the New Orleans style to the soulful blues of Miles Davis, with an 11-piece band that includes long-time colleagues Pat Halcox (trumpet) and John Slaughter (blues guitar). 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
25 Jul 8.30 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Bill Allred Band
Date Location
Dixieland bandleader at Disneyland, Florida. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 12.30–2.30 Royal Over-Seas League, 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
Chris McNulty and Paul Bollenback
Date Location
New Yorkers McNulty and Bollenback sing and play guitar, respectively. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.'
26 Jul 9.30–11.30 The Lot, Edinburgh
Chris Tyle Silver Leaf Jazz Band
Date Location
New Orleans jazz. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 12.30–2.30 Royal Over-Seas League, Edinburgh
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
Dave Milligan Trio
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Pianist Milligan and his trio supply a melodic jazz selection from standards to contemporary tunes. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul 9.00 The Lot, Edinburgh
David Murray Black Saint Quartet
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Virtuoso saxophonist Murray returns to the quartet format that established his reputation as one of the most exciting and inventive leaders in jazz in a series of classic recordings on the influential Black Saint label. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul 7.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
The Debuts, Graystar and The Common Empire
Date Location
Synth driven indie rock from Edinburgh's The Debuts. 'Part of Duty Free'.
26 Jul 7.00 Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
Diva Abrasive
Date Location
Launch night for Cut Hands, with an Afro-noise DJ set from William Bennett (Whitehouse), 'where the sound voodoo and santeria is mixed with raw electricity'.
25 Jul 7.00 Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
The Dizzy Gillespie All Stars
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Tribute from the jazz legend's colleagues James Moody, Slide Hampton, John Lee, Eric Gunnison and Greg Gisbert. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul 8.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Telephone Choir: Christmas Carol Concert
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Popular Christmas music from the Edinburgh Telephone Choir.
17 Dec The Braid Centre, Edinburgh
Edith Budge
Date Location
Assured vocalist who flits between baritone and soprano singing music from the shows. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
27 Jul 8.00–10.00 Minto Hotel, Edinburgh
Fionna Duncan Vocal Jazz Workshops
Date Location
Five-day workshop with the renowned singer dedicated to vocal jazz technique. For more information call 01620 861 000 or visit www.fionnaduncan-workshops.co.uk. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz Festival'
29 Jul–2 Aug St Mark's Unitarian Church, Edinburgh
Funk Session
Date Location
Funk guitarist and DJ Aki leads this two drummer-fuelled funk band.
Tuesdays 11.30 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Guid Crack Club
Date Location
Edinburgh's monthly storytelling club welcomes all to listen or contribute to the spinning of yarns. A delightful evening of words and song.
25 Jul 7.30 Waverley Bar, Edinburgh
Hobo
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'Sonic adventures, from Transylvania to The Great Wall of China' as Hobo returns. Live guests include 'Victorian punk karaoke' from Andy Brown plus the Tentracks DJs.
3 Aug 11.00–5.00am The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
Jakil, Dirty Modern Hero, Tie For Jack, Aaron Wright & The Aprils and Fat Sue
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Oxjam indie fundraiser.
26 Jul 7.00 Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh
kd lang
Date Location
What a voice. Madame Lang appears in town and uses her larynx of gold to promote her new album, 'Watershed'.
30 Jul 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Kevin Glasgow Quartet
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Original compositions and rearranged standards from this bassist.
25 Jul 8.15 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Ledastray
Date Location
Led Zeppelin tribute band.
26 Jul 7.30 The Ark, Edinburgh
Lianne Carroll
Date Location
Double BBC Jazz Award-winning vocalist. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul 10.00 The Hub, Edinburgh
Loud and Proud on the Fringe
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Scotland's LGBT choir returns to the Fringe bringing an inspirational programme of popular and traditional music. The concert is a benefit performance for Waverley Care, Scotland's leading HIV charity.
23 Aug 8.00–9.00 Greyfriars Kirk House, Edinburgh
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
Moishe's Bagel
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Jazz inflected klezmer and Balkan dance music. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
25 Jul 10.00–11.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
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
Niki King and Marcus Ford
Date Location
Tender and intimate acoustic ballads and sophisticated standards from the star jazz-chanteuse and talented guitarist. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 10.00 The Hub, Edinburgh
Open Mic Party Night
Date Location
Theatre Group fundraiser with DJs, comics, live music and more.
29 Jul 8.15 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Phil Bancroft Quartet
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Catchy melodies, hard groove, edgy, off-beat tunes and everything in between from acclaimed tenor saxophonist Phil Bancroft and band. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
26 Jul 2.00–4.00 The Hub, Edinburgh
The Planes, Austen George, Rieser, Thieves in Suits and Orphan
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Rock and indie.
26 Jul 8.00–3.00am Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
Rachel Harrington
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Seattle singer/songwriter Harrington performs an accomplished blend of country, folk and bluegrass from her debut album 'The Bootlegger's Daughter.
29 Jul 7.30 Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
The Second Hand Marching Band and The Wind Whistles
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Eighteen-piece folk dance party with Canadian guests.
29 Jul 8.00 Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
Skunk Funk
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Night of top funk from DJ Aki and live guests, including Asazi Space-Funk Explosion (18 Jul) and The Dirty Martinis (25 Jul).
25 Jul 11.30–3.00am The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Skye Steele with Phil Alexander, Mario Caribe and Guy Nicholson
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New York fiddler who mixes modern jazz with Balkan folk, Mexican grooves and Brazilian dance music. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 6.30 The Lot, 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
The Souljazz Orchestra
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Rare groove, funk, jazz, boogie and Afro-beat combine for some 'earthquaking Afro-funk'.
27 Jul 8.00 The Voodoo Rooms, 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
Steve Kettley's Odd Times
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Jazz-based performance with strong world and oriental-influenced tunes by this saxophonist/flautist/composer (Cauld Blast Orchestra, Salsa Celtica) and his band. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
25 Jul 6.30–8.30 The Lot, Edinburgh
Stochelo Rosenberg
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Rosenberg is a guitar virtuoso, and a big star on the European gypsy jazz scene. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.'
26 Jul 10.00–11.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
Sunday Singers Night
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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.
27 Jul 8.15 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Alan Barnes
Date Location
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
Big Buzzard Boogie Band
Date Location
Irreverent big band sounds and Rat Pack-style material. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul 8.30 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
The Blue Valentines
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Piano-led jazz with covers of songs by the likes of Ray Charles, Georgie Fame, Louis Prima and Fats Domino.
31 Jul 8.00 The Jam House, Edinburgh

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