MNS GIGguide (Dec22-1)

MUSIC NEWS Scotland 

listings from 1 December 2022 

guide 

Scottish National Jazz Orchestra 

pay tribute to 'Duke' Ellington this 

month read more in our MNS 

GIGspotlight on p15 

www.snjo.co.uk/concerts 

:: photo - SNJO sax player Konrad Wiszniewski by Derek Clark 

Phil Cunningham's 

Christmas Songbook 

returns to tour in 

December, read 

more in our MNS 

GIGfocus on p10 

..... includes music listings for Scottish TV and Radio 

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pages 8-11 

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Celtic Music Radio 

Music all day every day from Glasgow 

promoting Celtic and roots music of all 

genres - at 95FM or online @ 

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LP Radio 

Independent Alternative digital radio, 

broadcasting live from the upstairs of LP 

Records in Glasgow, listen online @ 

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THURSDAY 1 DECEMBER 

The Afternoon Show :: 1.30pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. Michelle McManus tunes into the best of 

Scottish arts, entertainment and music. 

www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland 

Get It On... With Bryan Burnett :: 6pm on BBC 

Radio Scotland. Vic Galloway sits in with the best 

music from 1997. 


Travelling Folk - RAB NOAKES Tribute :: 8pm on 

BBC Radio Scotland. Anna Massie with a celebration 

of the life of singer-songwriter, guitarist and music 

producer at the very heart of the Scottish music 

scene, Rab Noakes. Anna speaks to his lifelong friend, 

Barbara Dickson, who shares her memories and 

stories of Rab's 50 years at the forefront of Scottish 

music. Featuring highlights from Rab's appearances on 

Travelling Folk over the years and an excerpt from 

Rab Noakes' Power of Music - a programme Rab made 

for BBC Radio Scotland exploring the power of music 

and song when it comes to cancer recovery. 

You can catch-up @ 

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001fmln 


Natasha Raskin Sharp :: 10pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. From 50s rockabilly to country jazz to the 

latest indie sounds #natasharadio has it all. 


Belladrum :: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Highlights from 

Belladrum 2022, including I SEE RIVERS and 

TAMZENE. 

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FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER 

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The Afternoon Show :: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. 

Nicola Meighan tunes into the best of Scottish arts, 

entertainment and music. 


Grant Stott's Vinyl Collective :: 6pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. Celebrating the vinyl revival with classic 

records and new releases. 


BBC Introducing in Scotland :: 8pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. The best unsigned, undiscovered and underthe-radar 

music Scotland has to offer. 


Ashley Storrie :: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. New 

and classic Scottish music, soul rockabilly, pop and 

indie from around the world. 


Blas :: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. BREABACH at Blas 

Festival 2018. 


SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER 

Stark Talk - RAB NOAKES :: 6.30pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. Edi Stark as a tribute to RAB NOAKES, 

who very sadly died last month, re-plays a special 

edition when she chatted to Rab in 2012. 


Take The Floor :: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. For 

the very best in traditional music and song, join Gary 

Innes. 


Binneas - Na Trads :: 8.20pm on BBC ALBA. 

Featuring THE STRATHSPEY BAND recorded at The 

Trad Awards 2021. 


Cuirm @ Celtic :: 9pm on BBC ALBA. A look back at 

Celtic Connections 2021. 


Pipeline :: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary West 

presents the definitive pipe music programme, 

featuring news and recordings from the piping world. 


Billy Sloan :: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Hot new 

releases plus rock and pop music from Scotland and 

around the world. 


TUNE :: 11.55pm on BBC Scotland. ZOE GRAHAM 

performs 'The Anniesland Lights'. 

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Stark Talk - RAB NOAKES :: 7am on BBC Radio 

Scotland. Edi Stark as a tribute to RAB NOAKES, 

who very sadly died last month, re-plays a special 

edition when she chatted to Rab in 2012. 


Mike Ritchie On Sunday: 4-6pm on Celtic Music 

Radio 95FM + DAB. Handpicked tunes from 

established acts, new voices and anything that takes 

my fancy from the wonderful worlds of americana, 

roots, folk, singer/songwriters without worrying about 

labels. Voted Best Radio Show in americana-uk 2017 

Readers' Poll. 

www.celticmusicradio.net 

Your Requests with Gary Innes :: 5pm on BBC 



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Radio Scotland. Join Gary as he shares your 

messages and plays your Scottish music 

requests. 


Classics Unwrapped :: 7pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. Jamie MacDougall soundtracks 

Sunday night with two hours of the greatest 

classical music. 


Celtic Connections Shorts :: 8.05pm on BBC 

ALBA. THE SEUMAS EGAN PROJECT from the 

States play a tune and also perform the song 

'Days of War'. 


Rewind :: 8.15pm on BBC Scotland. Rewind for 

music and events from 1998. 


Na Trads :: 9-11pm on BBC ALBA. The Trads - 

Scotland's Traditional Music Awards 2022 - live 

from the Caird Hall, Dundee. An all-star line-up 

includes Elephant Sessions, Fara, TRIP and Eryn 

Rae. Following weeks of anticipation and a public 

vote, the evening celebrates those who have 

influenced the traditional music scene this year. 

The Trads is a platform for some fantastic 

performances, coupled with the emotion and 

excitement that comes with an awards 

ceremony. Hosts for the evening are 

broadcasters Mary Ann Kennedy and Alistair 

Heather. 


Jazz Nights :: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. 

Seonaid Aitken with the one stop destination 

for all things jazz in Scotland and beyond. 


Iain Anderson :: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. 

End the day in the company of the songwriting 

masters of country, folk, blues and soul. 


MONDAY 5 DECEMBER 


Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into the best of 



Get It On... With Bryan Burnett :: 6pm on 

BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan with the essential 

music chosen by listeners. 


Rewind :: 7.45pm on BBC Scotland. Rewind for 

music and events from 1997. 


Vic Galloway :: 8pm on BBC Radio Scotland. 

Classic album tracks, new releases and sessions 

from Scotland's best alternative artists. 


Iain Anderson :: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. 

End the day in the company of the songwriting 

masters of country, folk, blues and soul. 


Growing Up Scottish :: 11pm on BBC 

Scotland. Some of Scotland's favourite 

comedians look back at music and Scottish food. 


Orain Oir :: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Archive 

performances of Gaelic song through the 

decades. 


TUESDAY 6 DECEMBER 






BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan with the essential 

music chosen by listeners. 


Another Country with Ricky Ross :: 8pm on 

BBC Radio Scotland. A conversation with 

Nashville based singer-songwriter SEAN 

McCONNELL. 


The Narrow Sea, The Further Shore with 

PHIL CUNNINGHAM :: 8pm on BBC Scotland. 

Unique insights into musician and composer Phil 

Cunningham's creative process. 


Roddy Hart :: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. An 

inviting mix of new music and back-catalogue 

selections. 


Loop :: 11.50pm on BBC Scotland. The 

Scottish-Egyptian AYOUB SISTERS perform 

from their second album 'Arabesque'. 


WEDNESDAY 7 DECEMBER 


Scotland. Michelle McManus tunes into the 

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BBC Radio Scotland. With essential music 

chosen by listeners. 


The Quay Sessions :: 8pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. Enjoy live performances from the 

foyer at BBC Radio Scotland's Pacific Quay. 


Vic Galloway :: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. 

Classic album tracks, new releases and sessions 

from Scotland's best alternative artists. 


Belladrum :: 10-10.30pm on BBC ALBA. Fiona 

MacKenzie and Niall Iain MacDonald host 

highlights from Belladrum 2022. This 

programme features performers from the 

Acoustic Stage at the festival, including 

HANNAH RARITY and CALUM MACPHAIL. 


ALT :: 11.15pm on BBC ALBA. Highlights from 

ALT featuring music from IDLEWILD and chat 

from RODDY WOOMBLE. 


THURSDAY 8 DECEMBER 






BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan with the music to get 

you in the Christmas spirit! 


Travelling Folk :: 8pm on BBC Radio Scotland. 

Anna Massie with the very best of folk and 

roots music from around the world. 


Natasha Raskin Sharp :: 10pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. From 50s rockabilly to country jazz to 

the latest indie sounds #natasharadio has it all. 


Na Trads :: 11.45pm on BBC ALBA. The Trads - 

Scotland's Traditional Music Awards - featuring 

THE STRATHSPEY BAND recorded at the 

awards in 2021. 


WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER 

Belladrum :: 10-10.30pm on BBC ALBA. Fiona 

MacKenzie and Niall Iain MacDonald host 

highlights from Belladrum 2022. This 

programme features acclaimed Scots singer 

SIOBHAN MILLER’s performance from the 

Garden Stage.. 


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19 APRIL 2023 

SKERRYVORE :: At Gallo Center For the Arts, 

Modesto, CA. From their traditional Tiree roots 

Skerryvore have developed both in size and 

sound to create a unique fusion of their 

traditional music and songs with the urban 

sounds of rock, pop and funk. The band’s ability 

to fuse traditional Scottish music and rhythms 

with a range of other genres is a trademark of 

their distinctive, high energy sound. 


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1 DECEMBER 

GUN (full band) :: At O2 Academy Islington, 

London. Glaswegian rockers GUN are back with 

their brand new album, ‘The Calton Songs’. The 

album that takes its name from the area of 

Glasgow where the band grew up, and where 

they still write their music. This record is about 

celebrating the road that GUN have taken to 

reach this point, these new versions of great 

songs are cut through with un-ironic nostalgia 

but this is a band with an eye on the horizon for 

what’s to come, not what’s over their shoulder in 

the past. To celebrate the release of ‘The Calton 

Songs’ the band will tour a run of fully-fledged 

electric shows throughout November and 

December that will culminate in a massive 

hometown party at the Barrowland Ballroom. 

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9 DECEMBER 

PICTISH TRAIL :: At Moth Club, London. Isleof-Eigg 

dwelling electro-acoustic psych-pop 

wonder Pictish Trail aka Johnny Lynch’s most 

recent acclaimed album Island Family explores 

connections to both place and time from the 

viewpoint of his life on a remote Scottish island. 

"Svelt, intelligent, adorable balladeer, trapped 

inside the body of an oversized oft-bearded folk 

ogre" 

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18 JANUARY 

JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE :: At PizzaExpress 

Live, Holborn, London. Good, funky folks of 

London - we’ll be playing PizzaExpress Live in 

Holborn. Expect the funk, the whole funk and 

nothing but the funk. 

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13 JUNE 

KRIS DREVER :: At Union Chapel, Islington. 

Cherished and admired in equal measure by 

listeners and fellow musicians, award-winning 

guitarist, singer, songwriter and prolific 

collaborator Kris Drever has been a leading light 

on the UK roots scene for well over a decade. A 

highly skilled guitarist who adroitly blends 

traditional folk and flat picking with more 

contemporary influences – allied to a 

distinctively relaxed and poised vocal burr – 

Drever is an astonishingly fine interpreter of 

others’ songs, with an increasingly frequent 

knack for concocting seriously smart lyrical 

observations and earworm melodies of his own. 

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1 DECEMBER 

SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA :: 

At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. Known as 

The Duke, Edward Kennedy Ellington is 

considered amongst the world’s greatest jazz 

musicians and composers with a musical legacy 

covering six decades. The SNJO has chosen a 

fabulous programme of foot-tapping favourites, 

infectious swing, mellow mood, and 

contemporary jazz to inspire and entertain all. 

www.facebook.com/theSNJO 

3 DECEMBER 

Summerhall / NEHH presents ..... MODERN 

STUDIES + DJANA GABRIELLE :: At 

Summerhall, Edinburgh. Scottish quartet 

Modern Studies unite pastoral chamber pop 

and folk with a subtly experimental spirit. 

Blending lush vocal harmonies, kosmischetinged 

rhythms and intricate arrangements, the 

band have released three critically-acclaimed 

LPs since 2016. Djana Gabrielle is a French- 

Cameroonian singer-songwriter who has been 

honing her craft on the Scottish music scene for 

a few years now. She released her debut EP, 

recorded in Glasgow, in late 2015 and toured 

around the UK and Europe to promote it. In 

2018, she took on the challenge to write, record 

and release a brand new song each month, 

which earned her a "New & Notable" feature on 

the American music platform Noisetrade. 

www.summerhall.co.uk 

5 DECEMBER 

Soundhouse presents ..... THE CANNY 

BAND :: At Traverse Theatre 10 Cambridge 

Street, Edinburgh. 8-10.30pm. Sensational new 

band from Glasgow. The Soundhouse 

Organisation puts on concerts in spaces with 

good sight lines and acoustics, programme 

music for festivals including our own Edinburgh 

Tradfest and run the Soundhouse Choir. 

www.facebook.com/soundhouseorg 

6 DECEMBER 

Patina Presents ..... HANNAH RARITY & 

ANNA MASSIE :: At Patina, 1 New Park 

Square, Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh. 7pm. 

£12.50+. Hannah Rarity ranks as one of 

Scotland's finest singers. Fusing traditional and 

contemporary material with self penned 

compositions she has created a unique and 

beautiful sound. Winner of BBC's Young 

traditional Musician of the Year, Hannah's is a 

voice to listen out for. Patina is thilled to present 

an evening with Hannah, joined by the fabulous 

Anna Massie. Dishes from our new menu will 

accompany the evening. Custom made cocktails 

and a carefully selected wine and beer offering 

from the bar complete what is sure to be an 

unmissable night. dinner from 7-8.30pm, music 

from 8.30pm. Drinks available throughout. 

'Patina Presents' is a series of musical evenings 

centered around folk and jazz. Featuring a crop 

of new Scottish talent and a contemporary and 

vibrant menu, all in a beautifully designed Art 

Deco inspired venue. 

www.eventbrite.com/cc/patina-presents-1311179 

9 DECEMBER 

SKERRYVORE :: At Liquid Room, Edinburgh. 

From their traditional Tiree roots Skerryvore 

have developed both in size and sound to create 

a unique fusion of their traditional music and 

songs with the urban sounds of rock, pop and 

funk. The band’s ability to fuse traditional 

Scottish music and rhythms with a range of 

other genres is a trademark of their distinctive, 

high energy sound. 


Summerhall / NEHH presents ..... Cold 

Turkey's Soggy Stuffing: PAUL SMITH, 

HOLLIE MCNISH, MICHAEL PEDERSEN, 

WITHERED HAND :: At Summerhall, 

Edinburgh. 6.30pm. Cold Turkey was founded as 

a collective by Michael Pedersen, Scott 

Hutchison, Hollie McNish & Withered Hand. Since 

Scott’s leaving, Michael, Hollie & WH have been 

joined by such special guests as Kae Tempest 

and Kathryn Joseph. This sleigh sails on — in 

tribute and for the love & the joy. 


Summerhall / NEHH presents ..... BROKEN 

RECORDS & TINDERBOX ORCHESTRA :: At 

Summerhall, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. NEHH are 

delighted to announce a coheadline performance 

of Broken Records & the Tinderbox Orchestra. 

Including a headline set from both artists as well 

as collaborative work. Tinderbox Orchestra 

“Bringing together rappers and singers with 

soaring strings, heavy brass, woodwind and 

thundering bass and drums, Tinderbox 

Orchestra combines original music and 

movement to transform preconceptions of what 

a 20- piece orchestra can be. Packed with 

original music and unexpected collaborations, it 

is an unforgettable experience featuring some of 

Scotland’s leading young musicians” Broken 

Records After a decade and a half of solid US 

and European touring, two albums on the 

legendary 4AD label; ‘Until The Earth begins To 

Part’ (2009), ‘Let Me Come Home’ (2010) and 

two more on the band’s own J Sharp Records 

imprint, ‘Weights & Pulleys’ (2014) and ‘What 

We Might Know’ (2018) Broken Records return 

with the band’s traditional cinematic, soaring 

sound. Empowering, hopeful and euphoric. 


12 DECEMBER 

Soundhouse presents ..... THE FURROW 

COLLECTIVE :: At Traverse Theatre 10 

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Cambridge Street, Edinburgh. 8-10.30pm. 

Scottish and English folk in perfect harmony. The 

Soundhouse Organisation puts on concerts in 

spaces with good sight lines and acoustics, 

programme music for festivals including our own 

Edinburgh Tradfest and run the Soundhouse 

Choir. 


18 DECEMBER 

PHIL CUNNINGHAM'S CHRISTMAS 

SONGBOOK :: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 

Edinburgh. Fill up your festive fuel tank with Phil 

Cunningham and friends as they return with 

their much loved Christmas Songbook for 2022. 

Join some of the finest musicians on the Scottish 

folk scene; Phil Cunningham, Eddi Reader, Karen 

Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, 

Kevin McGuire and the Songbook Brass 

Ensemble. A simply unmissable night full of 

outstanding music, charm, humour and festive 

spirit. 

www.philcunningham.com/live-shows/ 

19 DECEMBER 

Soundhouse presents ..... DEAN OWENS & 

THE SINNERS with special guest KIRSTEN 

ADAMSON :: At Traverse Theatre 10 Cambridge 

Street, Edinburgh. 8-10.30pm. Throw off the 

December chill with some desert tunes. The 

Soundhouse Organisation puts on concerts in 

spaces with good sight lines and acoustics, 

programme music for festivals including our own 

Edinburgh Tradfest and run the Soundhouse 

Choir. 


20 DECEMBER 

Patina Presents ..... EABHAL :: At Patina, 1 

New Park Square, Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh. 

7pm. £15+. Eabhal have been described as 'one 

of the most talked about bands to emerge over 

the past year'. Their sound is one of homage to 

the beautiful geography, culture and history of 

the Scottish islands where they formed. The 

group use this heritage to bring a new pace, 

energy and excitement to traditional folk 

melodies. The evening will consist of two sets 

and will be accompanied by food from Patina's 

Christmas menu. This event will be a perfect 

wintry evening of warmth, music and 

celebration. 'Patina Presents' is a series of 

musical evenings centered around folk and jazz. 

Featuring a crop of new Scottish talent and a 

contemporary and vibrant menu, all in a 

beautifully designed Art Deco inspired venue. 

www.eventbrite.com/cc/patina-presents-1311179 

30 DECEMBER 

SKERRYVORE :: At Howden Park Centre, 

Livingston. From their traditional Tiree roots 









31 DECEMBER 

Summerhall / NEHH presents ..... 

Hogmanay - THE SOUL FOUNDATION :: At 

Summerhall, Edinburgh. 9pm. Celebrate the 

biggest night of the year at Summerhall! After a 

string of sell-out Hogmanay events (and two 

covid-cancelled ones!) Summerhall returns with 

a bang for a New Year’s Eve celebration like no 

other. Featuring live music from The Soul 

Foundation, DJs playing hits throughout the 

night, and more artists to be announced. The 

Soul Foundation are a street, soul and disco act 

who have absorbed themselves in both Classic 

Soul and the Detroit Street sound. The band 

have evolved into a pulsating, high-energy 

outfit, with a creative, powerful groove. They 

embrace and interact with the audience, 

encouraging crowd participation, singalong and 

call and response. Expect a big energy-fuelled 

party with dancing, singing and laughing 

throughout. Not to be missed, it’s a filthy, edgy, 

musical explosion! More to be announced! 


18 MARCH 

CONSTANT FOLLOWER :: At Regal Connect 

Theatre, Bathgate. Created by frontman Stephen 

McAll, Constant Follower is an intriguing 

experimental folk band featuring Andrew 

Pankhurst (guitar), Amy Campbell (backing 

vocals/synth) and Kathleen Stosch (backing 

vocals, synth and bass). 

www.facebook.com/theconstantfollower 

20 APRIL 

Summerhall / NEHH presents ..... SHONEN 

KNIFE :: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. "Despite 

years on the road, their enthusiasm for live 

performances remains a joy to see as they delve 

into an extensive back catalogue ranging from 

solid thrash rock through to hit parade 

melodies" - Manchester Evening News 


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3 DECEMBER 

SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA :: 

At Royal Concert Hall (New Auditorium), 

Glasgow. 7.30pm. Known as The Duke, Edward 

Kennedy Ellington is considered amongst the 

world’s greatest jazz musicians and composers 

with a musical legacy covering six decades. The 

SNJO has chosen a fabulous programme of foottapping 

favourites, infectious swing, mellow 

mood, and contemporary jazz to inspire and 

entertain all. 


8 DECEMBER 

SAMAs (Scottish Alternative Music 

Awards) :: At Saint Luke's, Glasgow. Three of 

the most compelling acts in Scotland will perform 

at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA) 

prize-giving ceremony at Glasgow’s Saint Luke's 

on Thursday 8th December, 2022. Theatrical 

electro-rock outfit VLURE, all-female rap trio The 

Honey Farm and intimate soul songwriter/multiinstrumentalist 

Becky Sikasa will perform at the 

13th edition of the event. New music champion 

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GIGfocus ..... 

Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook 

returns this December for string of seven 

live performances across Scotland 

Tour dates (December) :: Tues 13th: Glasgow – Glasgow Royal Concert 

Hall / Wed 14th: Stirling – The Albert Halls / Thurs 15th: Dumfries – 

Easterbrook Hall / Sat 17th: Aberdeen – Music Hall / Sun 18th: 

Edinburgh – The Queen’s Hall / Mon 19th: Edinburgh – The Queen’s 

Hall / Tues 20th: Perth – Perth Concert Hall 

Tickets can be purchased @ 

www.philcunningham.com/live-shows 

Following the huge success and popularity 

of Phil Cunningham’s Christmas 

Songbook over the last 16 years, the show 

will be returning to venues across Scotland 

this December, bringing musical Christmas 

cheer for the whole family. 

Phil and his talented musician friends will hit the road for seven shows, bringing their 

special brand of festive entertainment to Aberdeen, Perth, Stirling, Glasgow, Dumfries 

and Edinburgh. The performances will feature modern and traditional Christmas music 

and outstanding musicianship, as well as heartwarming anecdotes from the group. 

Phil will be joined by some of the finest musicians on the Scottish folk scene including 

Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr and Kevin McGuire, along with a special guest brass band. 

Phil Cunnginham said: “We can’t wait to hit the road and take the Christmas Songbook on tour across Scotland again this year. The show has 

grown a lot over the years and has become part of people’s festive traditions. Last year’s tour was derailed a little by Covid so we can’t wait to have 

a proper, long-awaited Christmas shindig with you all. 

“I’ll be joined by some old friends, who happen to be some of the best folk artists in the country. We love bringing the Christmas cheer to towns and 

cities up and down the country and it’s always fantastic to see people singing and dancing along!” 

Phil Cunningham is a brilliant and innovative instrumentalist, with the fastest fingers in the West. He is fondly known for his days with Silly Wizard 

and Relativity and as the quick witted musical partner of the great Shetland fiddler, Aly Bain. 

Also widely recognised from his television and radio presenting, Phil is a true ambassador for traditional music, having been involved in some of the 

seminal programmes that enabled Scottish music to walk tall. Phil also has the gift of the gab – his effortless banter can have a packed hall falling 

about in the aisles. 

He will be joined by an impressive mix 

of lead vocalists, including the 

inimitable Eddi Reader, who has 

celebrated a career spanning over 

three decades and has effortlessly 

developed into one of popular music’s 

most thrilling performers, as well as 

Karen Matheson OBE, recognised the 

world over as the lead vocalist of 

Celtic supergroup Capercaillie and 

award-winning Orcadian roots singer 

and guitarist Kris Drever. 

The line-up also includes multiinstrumentalist 

John McCusker, one of 

Scotland’s most accomplished and 

versatile musicians, Ian Carr, known 

for his original and eclectic approach 

to traditional guitar music, and highly 

sought after double bassist Kevin 

McGuire. 

:: photo by Sean Purser 

www.philcunningham.com 

www.eddireader.co.uk 

www.karenmatheson.com 

www.johnmccusker.co.uk 




page 11: glasgow + surrounding area :: fife + central + perthshire + tayside 

Travelling a distance to play or watch a gig? 

Get latest roads and traffic updates @ 

www.trafficscotland.org // www.twitter.com/trafficscotland 

Jim Gellatly and highly-acclaimed poet Leyla 

Josephine will host the evening, which will see 

awards given to seven of the most outstanding 

artists working in Scotland today. More 

information and tickets @ 

www.officialsama.com 

10 DECEMBER 

GUN (full band) :: At Barrowland Ballroom, 

Glasgow. Glaswegian rockers GUN are back with 

their brand new album, ‘The Calton Songs’. The 

album that takes its name from the area of 














13 DECEMBER 


SONGBOOK :: At The Glasgow Royal Concert 

Hall, Glasgow. Fill up your festive fuel tank with 

Phil Cunningham and friends as they return with 








spirit. 


17 DECEMBER 

Hoolie in the Hydro including SKERRYVORE, 

DONNIE MUNRO, DOUGIE MACLEAN and 

lots more! :: At The Hydro, Glasgow. The night 

will feature some of the top musicians on the 

Scottish and Irish scene, the first special guest 

to be added to the bill is former Runrig frontman 

Donnie Munro. The star-studded night of 

entertainment will showcase some of the biggest 

and best names on the Scottish and Irish 

traditional music scene, including famed 

Caledonia singer Dougie Maclean, Celtic-rock 

sensations Mànran, Ireland’s Sharon Shannon 

Band, award-winning Scottish outfit 

Skerryvore and festival favourites Trail West. 

www.sec.co.uk/events/detail/hoolie-in-the-hydro 

25 JANUARY 

The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... 

MALCOLM MACWATT (Celtic Connections) :: 

At The Glad Cafe, Glasgow. Malcolm MacWatt is 

a unique voice in British Folk/Americana with the 

likes of Gretchen Peters, Eliza Carthy and Kris 

Drever lending their names and voices to his 

recent work. Hailing from Morayshire with the 

Highlands as a constant backdrop, MacWatt 

professes a lifelong love of American music and 

culture while being steeped in the folklore and 

music of Scotland. 


26 JANUARY 

DEAN OWENS :: At Oran Mor, Glasgow. Award 

winning Scottish singer songwriter Dean Owens 

is one of UK’s finest troubadours, with fans 

including authors Irvine Welsh and Ian Rankin, 

and BBC legend Bob Harris. 

www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic 

The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... THE 

COALTOWN DAISIES (Celtic Connections) :: 

At The Glad Cafe, Glasgow. The Coaltown 

Daisies are a duo of singer songwriters who 

write and perform americana, folk and soul 

music and who have a wealth of experience as 

performers, recording artists and event 

managers. They are renowned for their highly 

engaging live performances, dynamic 

arrangements and steady professionalism which 

has resulted in them performing at sought after 

venues and festivals all over the country. 


9 MARCH 

The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... DEAN 

OWENS & THE SINNERS :: At Cottiers, 

Glasgow. Award winning Scottish singer 

songwriter Dean Owens is one of UK’s finest 

troubadours, with fans including authors Irvine 

Welsh and Ian Rankin, and BBC legend Bob 

Harris. His new band Dean Owens & The Sinners 

includes bass, guitars and trumpet, with Dean’s 

voice up front, warm, subtle and powerful. 

www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic 


FIFE / CENTRAL / 

PERTHSHIRE / TAYSIDE 


Tayside, Perthshire, 

Fife and Central areas 

www.doghouseroses.net 

facebook @ www.facebook.com/doghouseroses 

tweet @ www.twitter.com/DoghouseRoses 


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www.birnamcd.com 

www.facebook.com/BirnamCD 

https://twitter.com/BirnamCD 

www.birnamcd.com 

www.birnamcdshop.com 

web @ www.birnamcd.com 

shop @ www.birnamcdshop.com 



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the mns collection …. 

. Email them to Carol - 


2 DECEMBER 

SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ 

ORCHESTRA :: At The Byre Theatre, St 

Andrews. 7.30pm. Known as The Duke, 

Edward Kennedy Ellington is considered 

amongst the world’s greatest jazz musicians 

and composers with a musical legacy 

covering six decades. The SNJO has chosen a 

fabulous programme of foot-tapping 

favourites, infectious swing, mellow mood, 

and contemporary jazz to inspire and 

entertain all. 


3 DECEMBER 

SKERRYVORE :: At Forfar Reid Hall, Forfar. 

Since 2005, Skerryvore have brought their 

performances to audiences across the globe, 

from their early days in Scottish West Coast 

halls and bars, to Festival crowds in USA, 

Canada, Australia and throughout the UK and 

Europe. Picking up Scottish traditional 

music’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ twice on the 

way – in 2011 and again in 2016 – the 

band’s wide range of influences and talent 

produce a musically expansive, high energy 

set that excites and captivates audiences. 

With a mix of fiddle, accordions, pipes and 

whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, 

underpinned by driving bass, drums and 

keys, Skerryvore represent the best in 

contemporary Scottish traditional music. 

Their 6 studio albums demonstrate the wide 

range of influences the individual musicians 

bring to the mix – a unique fusion of folk, 

trad, rock and Americana, with even some 

jazz in there! 

www.facebook.com/skerryvore 

9 DECEMBER 

KRIS DREVER (SOLD OUT!) :: At The 

Aurrie, Lower Largo, Fife. Cherished and 

admired in equal measure by listeners and 

fellow musicians, award-winning guitarist, 

singer, songwriter and prolific collaborator 

Kris Drever has been a leading light on the 

UK roots scene for well over a decade. A 

highly skilled guitarist who adroitly blends 

traditional folk and flat picking with more 

contemporary influences – allied to a 

distinctively relaxed and poised vocal burr – 

Drever is an astonishingly fine interpreter of 

others’ songs, with an increasingly frequent 

knack for concocting seriously smart lyrical 

observations and earworm melodies of his 

own. 


14 DECEMBER 


SONGBOOK :: At The Albert Halls, Stirling. 

Fill up your festive fuel tank with Phil 


their much loved Christmas Songbook for 

2022. Join some of the finest musicians on 

the Scottish folk scene; Phil Cunningham, 

Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John 

McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, Kevin 

McGuire and the Songbook Brass Ensemble. 

A simply unmissable night full of outstanding 

music, charm, humour and festive spirit. 


20 DECEMBER 


SONGBOOK :: At Perth Concert Hall and 

Perth Theatre, Horsecross, Perth. Fill up your 

festive fuel tank with Phil Cunningham and 

friends as they return with their much loved 

Christmas Songbook for 2022. Join some of 

the finest musicians on the Scottish folk 

scene; Phil Cunningham, Eddi Reader, Karen 

Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian 

Carr, Kevin McGuire and the Songbook Brass 


outstanding music, charm, humour and 

festive spirit. 


21 DECEMBER 

EWAN MACFARLANE + Band (special guest 

to Big Country) :: At PJ Molloys, 

Dunfermline. Whether felt by the sold-out 

crowds gathering to see Ewan Macfarlane 

and The Grim Northern Social perform at 

King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut over 3 consecutive 

nights for 2 years running (simply through 

word of mouth due to his loyal followers), 

festival-goers at T in the Park, or right there, 

within the commotion of that street in Austin, 

Ewan’s burgeoning reputation is of a 

musician whose experience matches his 

many miles travelled. In 2018, Ewan 

MacFarlane played his final show as frontman 

of his post GNS band Apollo 440 in front of 

30,000 fans in a sun-kissed Seville. Now 

Ewan is back with a new solo album ‘MILK’ 

which will prompt a greater discovery of one 

of Scotland’s greatest cult talents. 2022 has 

proved to be a benchmark year for 

MacFarlane as his solo career continues to 

bloom. 

www.facebook.com/ewanmacfarlanemusic 

22 DECEMBER 

EWAN MACFARLANE + Band (special guest 

to Big Country) :: At PJ Molloys, 

We're working on a 

comprehensive listing of 

2023 festivals, so send us 

all your event's details to 

musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 

www.musicnewsscotland.wordpress.com 

Read all the MNS digital 

publications from links at 


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www.hittheroad.org.uk 

info@hittheroad.org.uk 

www.facebook.com/hittheroadscotland 

www.lostmap.com 

fb @ www.facebook.com/summerhalledinburgh 

tweet @ www.twitter.com/Summerhallery 

web @ www.hittheroad.org.uk 

fb @ www.facebook.com/hittheroadscotland 


www.tmsa.scot 

www.facebook.com/TMSAScotland www.twitter.com/TMSAScotland 

facebook @ www.facebook.com/TMSAScotland 

tweet @ www.twitter.com/TMSAScotland 




GIGspotlight ..... 

SNJO pay homage the world's most 

excellent jazz musician and composer - 

'Duke Ellington' with concerts in 

Edinburgh, St Andrews + Glasgow 

GIGnotes ..... Thu 1 Dec – Edinburgh, Queen’s Hall / Fri 2 Dec – 

St Andrews, Byre Theatre / Sat 3 Dec – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 

The Scottish National Jazz 

Orchestra pay homage to one 

of the world's most excellent 

jazz musicians and composers - 

Duke Ellington in a series of 

concerts in December. 

Known as The Duke, Edward Kennedy Ellington is considered amongst the 

world’s greatest jazz musicians and composers with a musical legacy covering 

six decades. He reached out and touched a worldwide audience in a fashion that 

may never be equalled with music that was evocative, emotional, and richly 

textured in mood. 

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra has chosen a fabulous programme of foottapping 

favourites, infectious swing, mellow mood, and contemporary jazz to 

inspire and entertain all. Great tunes such as Mood Indigo or Caravan will 

alternate with less familiar pieces, but all are guaranteed to produce an evening 

not to be missed! 

“It is testimony to both the band and the music that it all emerged sounding 

freshly-minted.” said The Scotsman 

In 1958, Ellington met the late Queen following a performance by his orchestra 

at an arts festival in Leeds. The two reportedly got on famously and Ellington, 

smitten, composed a suite of music that he recorded and sent to her. 

The music was supposed to remain unavailable to the public but an album was 

eventually released in 1976 following Ellington’s death,” says SNJO’s founder, 

and saxophonist Tommy Smith. “I’m really glad that it was because the Queen’s 

Suite includes some outstanding writing by Ellington and his co-composer/ 

arranger, Billy Strayhorn that really needs to be heard and appreciated.” 

Among the pieces that comprise the Queen’s Suite is The Single Petal of a Rose, 

which has become part of the standard jazz repertoire and was included on the 

SNJO’s In the Spirit of Duke album, which was released to international acclaim 

in 2013. 

“We included three of the movements from the Queen’s Suite on the album 

alongside other Ellington classics including Rocking in Rhythm and Black and Tan 

Fantasy,” says Smith. “The great thing about Ellington and Strayhorn’s music is 

that it spanned some six decades and it maintained its high quality all the way 

through and right up to Duke’s death in 1974.” 

For Smith, who had the opportunity to play in concert with a number of former 

Ellington sidemen as a young musician, it’s an honour to be celebrating 

Ellington. 

“He’s such an inspirational figure,” he says. “We’ll be following every last 

Ellington detail, including the stage set-up, using specially sourced period 

trumpet and trombone mutes and playing scores that in some cases were 

specially transcribed from Ellington performances. We want to give audiences as 

close to the real-deal Ellington experience as possible.” 

www.snjo.co.uk 

www.twitter.com/SNJO2 


Scottish National Jazz Orchestra trombones 

:: photo by Derek Clark 



page 16: fife + central + perth + tay :: aberdeen + north east / moray :: highlands 

Dunfermline. Whether felt by the sold-out 

crowds gathering to see Ewan Macfarlane and 

The Grim Northern Social perform at King Tut’s 

Wah Wah Hut over 3 consecutive nights for 2 

years running (simply through word of mouth 

due to his loyal followers), festival-goers at T in 

the Park, or right there, within the commotion of 

that street in Austin, Ewan’s burgeoning 

reputation is of a musician whose experience 

matches his many miles travelled. In 2018, 

Ewan MacFarlane played his final show as 

frontman of his post GNS band Apollo 440 in 

front of 30,000 fans in a sun-kissed Seville. Now 

Ewan is back with a new solo album ‘MILK’ which 

will prompt a greater discovery of one of 

Scotland’s greatest cult talents. 2022 has 

proved to be a benchmark year for MacFarlane 

as his solo career continues to bloom. 

www.facebook.com/ewanmacfarlanemusic 

29 DECEMBER 

SKERRYVORE :: At Albert Halls, Stirling. From 

their traditional Tiree roots Skerryvore have 

developed both in size and sound to create a 

unique fusion of their traditional music and 







31 DECEMBER 

SKERRYVORE :: At Rough Castle’s Hogmanay 

Experience, Falkirk. From their traditional Tiree 

roots Skerryvore have developed both in size 

and sound to create a unique fusion of their 






www.skerryvore.com/tour 

25 MARCH 

SKERRYVORE :: At Perth Concert Hall, Perth. 










ABERDEENSHIRE / 

NORTH EAST / MORAY 


Aberdeenshire and the 

north east area 



11 DECEMBER 

GUN (full band) :: At The Lemon Tree, 

Aberdeen. Glaswegian rockers GUN are back 

with their brand new album, ‘The Calton Songs’. 

The album that takes its name from the area of 














16 DECEMBER 

SKERRYVORE :: At Aberdeen Music Hall, 

Aberdeen. From their traditional Tiree roots 









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17 DECEMBER 


SONGBOOK :: At Music Hall Aberdeen, 

Aberdeen. Fill up your festive fuel tank with Phil 









spirit. 


HIGHLANDS + 

WEST COAST / ARGYLL 

Send us all your gig dates 

for the Highlands 

Email them to Carol 


5 DECEMBER 

EDDI READER :: At Macdonald Resort, 

Aviemore. From the traditional to the 

contemporary, Eddi brings joyous life to all 

forms of song. Her taste in co-writers, writers, 

songs and players is impeccable and anything 

with her name on it is guaranteed musical 

treasure. Whilst the perfection of her technique 

is widely acknowledged, what sets Reader apart 

is the depth and quality of the emotional 

performance; her ability not only to move the 

listener but to connect her experience to that of 

her audience. 

10 DECEMBER 

SKERRYVORE :: At The Ironworks, Inverness. 










2 JANUARY 

SKERRYVORE with TRAIL WEST plus 

support tbc :: At Nevis Centre, Fort William. 

We’re back! After 2 years of Covid enforced 

absence, Skerryvore and Friends New Year’s Gig 

at Fort William’s Nevis Centre returns. With our 

Tiree chums, Trail West (plus additional support 

tbc), we’ll have an amazing night on Monday 

2nd January 2023. With doors at 7:00pm you’ll 

have 5 hours to midnight to blow away any New 

Year’s Day cobwebs. Complete with licensed bar. 

Over 18’s only. Tickets held at 2020 prices, £25 

+ bf 

www.skerryvore.com 

www.trail-west.com 

17 MARCH 

SKERRYVORE :: At Elgin Town Hall, Elgin. From 










19 MARCH 

SKERRYVORE :: At Strathpeffer Pavillion, Ross 

& Cromarty. From their traditional Tiree roots 









24 MARCH 

SKERRYVORE :: At Queen's Hall, Dunoon. From 










WEST COAST ISLANDS 

+ ORKNEY + SHETLAND 


for all of the Scottish islands 



Isle of Bute …. 

Transclyde Music is a group of like minded 

people on the Isle of Bute whose aims are to 

promote live music on the island. For their latest 

gig news go to …. 

www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic 

5 DECEMBER 

Orkney Music and Culture ..... Slow 

Session :: At The Music Rooms, Garstan Road, 

Hatson Kirkwall. Free. All welcome music 

notation and music stands also provided. Doors 

open at 7 for 7.15pm. 

www.orkneymusicandculture.org 

8 DECEMBER 

SEALL Events presents ..... Bros and the Ho 

Ho Hos :: At Kilmuir Hall Kilmuir, Portree, Isle 

of Skye. We've got just the thing to get you in 

the festive spirit, a Christmas Cèilidh mixing 

music, family, good times and Christmas cheer! 

www.seall.co.uk/events/ 

9 DECEMBER 


Ho Hos :: At Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Teangue, Isle 

of Skye. We've got just the thing to get you in 

the festive spirit, a Christmas Cèilidh mixing 

music, family, good times and Christmas cheer! 


10 DECEMBER 


Ho Hos :: At Minginish Community Hall 

Portnalong, Carbost, Isle of Skye. We've got just 

the thing to get you in the festive spirit, a 

Christmas Cèilidh mixing music, family, good 

times and Christmas cheer! 


19 DECEMBER 

Orkney Music and Culture ..... Slow 

Session :: At The Music Rooms, Garstan Road, 

Hatson Kirkwall. Free. All welcome music 

notation and music stands also provided. Doors 

open at 7 for 7.15pm. 

www.orkneymusicandculture.org 

18 MARCH 


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SKERRYVORE :: At Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall, 

Orkney. From their traditional Tiree roots 









AYRSHIRE + 

DUMFRIESSHIRE 

+ Carlisle 


for Dumfriesshire, 

South West and Cumbria areas 



2 DECEMBER 

SKERRYVORE :: At Darvel Town Hall, Darvel. 










10 DECEMBER 

CentreStage presents ..... SHOOGLENIFTY :: 

At CentreStage, Kilmarnock, KA1 3AE. Criticallyacclaimed 

folk fusion sensations Shooglenifty are 

coming to Kilmarnock for the first time on 

Saturday 10th December 2022 thanks to support 

from Scotland on Tour! Shooglenifty was formed 

in 1990 by musicians from the Scottish 

Highlands, Orkney and Edinburgh. It’s bright 

spark was the idea of fusing traditional and 

traditional-sounding melodies with the beats and 

basslines of a mixed bag of more contemporary 

influences. As happy playing a small highland 

village hall as they are on an outdoor festival 

stage playing to tens of thousands, the Shoogles 

(as they’re known to their fans) have promoted 

Scottish music all over the world for three 

decades. 

www.centrestagemt.org.uk/whats-on 

15 DECEMBER 


SONGBOOK :: At Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries. 

Fill up your festive fuel tank with Phil 









spirit. 


26 MARCH 

CentreStage presents ..... SKERRYVORE :: At 

CentreStage, Kilmarnock, KA1 3AE. From their 

traditional Tiree roots Skerryvore have 









www.centrestagemt.org.uk/whats-on 

12 MAY 

SKERRYVORE :: At Old Fire Station, Carlisle. 










SCOTTISH BORDERS 

+ Berwick -Upon-Tweed 


Scottish Borders and 

Northumberland areas 



2 DECEMBER 

The Radio Rooms presents ..... SALMON 

CITY BLUES BAND :: At Radio Rooms, 95 Main 

Street, Tweedmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed. 

TD15 2AW. Charity Blues Weekend - in support 

of Berwick Friends of Dementia. Free Entry. 

7pm. 

www.facebook.com/theradiorooms 

3 DECEMBER 

SKERRYVORE :: At Victoria Halls, Selkirk. From 










The Radio Rooms presents ..... STEVE 

MORRISON :: At Radio Rooms, 95 Main Street, 

Tweedmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed. TD15 2AW. 

tweet @ www.twitter.com/HelpMusiciansUK 

fb @ www.facebook.com/HelpMusiciansScotland 



:: a MNS business profile feature 

The Radio Rooms :: Tweedmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed. TD15 2AW :: www.facebook.com/theradiorooms :: www.radiorooms.co.uk :: info@radiorooms.co.uk 

:: The Radio Rooms is an independent grassroots venue and event space that 

was created in March 2019 in Berwick-Upon-Tweed - serving north Northumberland 

and the Scottish Borders we are the main platform for new and up and coming 

artists in the area, and strive to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone. 

Our recently renovated space is designed around a collection of vintage radios ranging from the 1920s onwards, and 

we place an emphasis on quality and local products throughout our bar and kitchen. 

The Radio Rooms host a variety of quality performances, gigs and events throughout the year and our space is also 

available for private events such as weddings, birthday parties and corporate events. We can help you plan, organise 

and host your perfect event - from weddings to lectures; birthdays to plays. Our knowledgeable team can help with 

decor, music, audio and lighting equipment, food and drink, entertainment; and any other detail to ensure a brilliant 

time is had by all. 

Here are some of our quality small business suppliers: Bari Tea (Alnwick), Fentimans (Hexham), Giacopazzi's (Eyemouth), Hepple Gin 

(Morpeth), Holy Island Gin (Holy Island), The Kelso Gin Company (Kelso), Left Field Kombucha (Eyemouth), Tempest (Galashiels). 

Our openings hours are 4pm to late, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - extended hours in the summer, please check the Event Listings 

on our website and Facebook page to see what is happening every week. For booked events we can open at any time you wish, just 

drop us an email if you have any questions! Email: info@radiorooms.co.uk 

www.radiorooms.co.uk // www.facebook.com/theradiorooms 

Upcoming Gigs @ Radio Rooms :: 

2 DECEMBER 

The Radio Rooms presents ..... SALMON CITY BLUES BAND :: At Radio Rooms, 95 Main Street, Tweedmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed. TD15 2AW. 

Charity Blues Weekend - in support of Berwick Friends of Dementia. Free Entry. 7pm. 


3 DECEMBER 

The Radio Rooms presents ..... STEVE MORRISON :: At Radio Rooms, 95 Main Street, Tweedmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed. TD15 2AW. Charity 

Blues Weekend - in support of Berwick Friends of Dementia. Free Entry. 7pm. 


16 DECEMBER 

The Radio Rooms presents ..... Songwriters Open Mic :: At Radio Rooms, 95 Main Street, Tweedmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed. TD15 2AW. Local 

performers, with original material. Free Entry. 7pm. 


19 JANUARY 

The Radio Rooms presents ..... ANDY WHITE :: At Radio Rooms, 95 Main Street, Berwick-Upon-Tweed. TD15 2AW. Irish singer-songwriter Andy 

White's first EP Religious Persuasion and 1986 debut album Rave on Andy White kick-started a career which includes twenty albums, two books of 

poetry and a novel. Writing with Peter Gabriel, forming ALT with Tim Finn and Liam Ó Maonlaí, touring the world many times over with his acoustic 

guitar, and winning Ireland’s top music awards. 


4 APRIL 

The Radio Rooms presents ..... ALAN FLETCHER with LACHLAN BRYANT & THE WILDES :: At Radio Rooms, 95 Main Street, Tweedmouth, 

Berwick-Upon-Tweed. TD15 2AW. 8pm. "Alan Fletcher is a household name in the UK after a 28-year stint as Dr Karl on the TV series Neighbours and 

numerous tours with his rock band Waiting Room. Inspired by his heroes such as Jason Isbell, John Prine and Guy Clark, Alan has spent the past 18 

months writing and recording 'The Point' - a brand new album of witty and heartfelt original songs. He’s now ready to launch the record live for UK 

audiences with a tour of intimate venues across England and Scotland. Joining Alan are Australian Americana heavyweights Lachlan Bryan and the 

Wildes. The Wildes are no strangers to the UK music scene having toured here and in Europe on numerous occasions - appearing at Suffolk’s Maverick 

Festival on four separate occasions! On this tour they will showcase their multiple award-winning albums including their latest release 'As Long As It’s 

Not Us'. 


The Radio Rooms is an 

independent grassroots venue, 

serving north Northumberland and 

the Scottish Borders


page 22: scottish borders + 1 hour over the border 

Charity Blues Weekend - in support of Berwick 

Friends of Dementia. Free Entry. 7pm. 


MacArts presents ..... PATERSUN supporting 

THE POLIS :: At MacArts, Bridge Street, 

Galashiels (easy to get to on the Borders Railway 

from Edinburgh!). Scotland's No.1 Police Tribute, 

The Polis bring their High-energy, 2-hour show 

to Gala once more this Sat 3rd Dec with support 

from talented local heroes Patersun. The Polis 

leave no stone unturned with a set packed full of 

Classic Police hits plus a good few surprises for 

even the most devoted Police fans, all delivered 

with the energy and angst of the original act at 

their live best. The MacArts stage and superb 

lighting present the perfect setting to showcase 

what The Polis boys can do up close and 

personal. If you loved The Police, don't miss The 

Polis. Support for the evening comes from very 

capable and talented, 'Local Heroes' Patersun, 

who'll be serving up their own brand of hook 

laden, guitar based rock. 

www.facebook.com/patersun.band 

www.facebook.com/MacArtsCentre 

St Boswells Live presents ..... ALI AFFLECK 

and the BEDLAM SWING BAND with support 

JEWELSKATZ :: At St Boswells Village Hall. 

Resident vocalist at Edinburgh’s famous Jazz 

Bar, Ali has established herself as a mainstay of 

the Scottish and UK jazz scene, with recognition 

via many award nominations and prizes, and Ali 

brings to St Boswells three of Scotland’s finest 

musicians: Ross Baird on guitar; Martin Foster 

on reeds (sax/clarinet); and Roy Percy on bass. 

The opening act will be the JewelsKatz duo: Julie 

Helena singing with Sandy Rosie on piano or 

guitar. Both are Borders based. They will 

perform their arrangements of American 

Songbook standards from artistes such as Ella 

Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Eva Cassidy, and their 

own ‘lockdown’ compositions. Tickets £14 online, 

or £15 at the Old Post Office and at the door. 

Early booking recommended. 

www.musicglue.com/stboswellslive 

www.facebook.com/stboswellslive 

7 DECEMBER 

MacArts presents ..... GUN (full band) :: At 

MacArts, Galashiels. Glaswegian rockers GUN are 

back with their brand new album, ‘The Calton 

Songs’. The album that takes its name from the 

area of Glasgow where the band grew up, and 

where they still write their music. This record is 

about celebrating the road that GUN have taken 

to reach this point, these new versions of great 











10 DECEMBER 

MacArts presents ..... COLONEL MUSTARD 

and the DIJON 5 + Guests :: At MacArts, 

Bridge Street, Galashiels (easy to get to on the 

Borders Railway from Edinburgh!). 8pm. 

December at MacArts is looking mighty fine, 

when the yellow-clad-super-awesome-disco-funk 

party machine that is Colonel Mustard and the 

Dijon 5 head to the Scottish Borders (last 

appearance way back in 2017!) Early booking 

highly recommended! All ages welcome. 

Dancing! Fancy Dress! Fun times! 


16 DECEMBER 

The Radio Rooms presents ..... Songwriters 

Open Mic :: At Radio Rooms, 95 Main Street, 


Local performers, with original material. Free 

Entry. 7pm. 


19 JANUARY 

The Radio Rooms presents ..... ANDY 

WHITE :: At Radio Rooms, 95 Main Street, 

Berwick-Upon-Tweed. TD15 2AW. Irish singersongwriter 

Andy White's first EP Religious 

Persuasion and 1986 debut album Rave on Andy 

White kick-started a career which includes 

twenty albums, two books of poetry and a novel. 

Writing with Peter Gabriel, forming ALT with Tim 

Finn and Liam Ó Maonlaí, touring the world 

many times over with his acoustic guitar, and 

winning Ireland’s top music awards. 


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11 FEBRUARY 



JEWELSKATZ :: At St Boswells Village Hall. the 

legendary Scottish singer/songwriter Rab 

Noakes with the American singer/songwriter 

Brooks Williams. Tickets £12 online / Old Post 

Office, or £14 at the door. 



5 MARCH 



JEWELSKATZ :: At St Boswells Village Hall. The 

return of Wille and the Bandits. Long time 

favourites of SBL, it is always a great night with 

this band. Tickets £12 online / Old Post Office, 

or £14 at the door. 



11 MARCH 

MacArts presents ..... THESE WICKED 

RIVERS: The Calm Before the Storm Tour :: 

At MacArts, Bridge Street, Galashiels (easy to 

get to on the Borders Railway from Edinburgh!). 

7.30pm. After their epic support slot for legends 

Hayseed Dixie in September 2022, we are 

absolutely buzzing to be part of their UK Tour in 

2023! 


17 MARCH 

CONSTANT FOLLOWER :: At Town Hall, 

Jedburgh. Created by frontman Stephen McAll, 

Constant Follower is an intriguing experimental 

folk band featuring Andrew Pankhurst (guitar), 

Amy Campbell (backing vocals/synth) and 

Kathleen Stosch (backing vocals, synth and 

bass). 

www.facebook.com/theconstantfollower 

25 MARCH 

MacArts presents ..... THE COUNTESS OF 

FIFE with support from KIRSTEN 

ADAMSON :: At MacArts, Bridge Street, 

Galashiels (easy to get to on the Borders 

Railway from Edinburgh!). 7.30pm.The 

Countess of Fife – the insurgent alt country 

outfit led by Fay Fife (best known as the 

dynamic front woman, founder and creative 

force of classic Scottish punk bands The Rezillos/ 

The Revillos). Think of the Cramps meeting 

Johnny Cash in an unholy alchemy of country, 

punk, rock and gospel. Fay’s glorious vocals – 

rich, dark and powerful – combine with Allan (So 

You Think You’re A Cowboy) Mcdowall’s singing 

guitars and harmony vocals to create a perfect 

storm to play with your emotions, working with 

some of the finest Scottish musicians around. 

Support for this show will be from Kirsten 

Adamson Singer/songwriter Kirsten summons 

the same heart-stopping purity as Sandy Denny, 

by way of Emmylou Harris and Kate Bush. 

Transcendence runs in the family. Her father 

was Stuart Adamson (Skids, Big Country) and 

her mother Alexandra, a champion Highland 

dancer. With summers spent soaking up the 

atmosphere in Nashville with her dad and a 

string of leading roles in musical theatre back in 

the UK, the teenage Adamson’s course was set. 

She sang backing vocals on Big Country’s last 

album Driving to Damascus at age 13. By 2010, 

she was forging her own career as a vocalist and 

keyboard player for indie-folkers Aberfeldy. She 

fronted country rockers The Gillyflowers and 

more recently shone as half of alt-country duo 

The Marriage, and then on a self-titled solo 

debut. The austere beauty of her voice has been 

a constant motif. In a reflective mood, she’s now 

gearing up to release a new solo LP this winter. 


4 APRIL 

The Radio Rooms presents ..... ALAN 

FLETCHER with LACHLAN BRYANT & THE 

WILDES :: At Radio Rooms, 95 Main Street, 


8pm. "Alan Fletcher is a household name in the 

UK after a 28-year stint as Dr Karl on the TV 

series Neighbours and numerous tours with his 

rock band Waiting Room. Inspired by his heroes 

such as Jason Isbell, John Prine and Guy Clark, 

Alan has spent the past 18 months writing and 

recording 'The Point' - a brand new album of 

witty and heartfelt original songs. He’s now 

ready to launch the record live for UK audiences 

with a tour of intimate venues across England 

and Scotland. Joining Alan are Australian 

Americana heavyweights Lachlan Bryan and the 

Wildes. The Wildes are no strangers to the UK 

music scene having toured here and in Europe 

on numerous occasions - appearing at Suffolk’s 

Maverick Festival on four separate occasions! On 

this tour they will showcase their multiple 

award-winning albums including their latest 

release 'As Long As It’s Not Us'. 


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