MNS GIGguide (Mar24-31)

MUSIC NEWS Scotland 

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Celtic Music Radio 

Music all day every day from Glasgow 

promoting Celtic and roots music of all 

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SUNDAY 31 MARCH 

Harvest Moon Radio :: 10am on Harvest Moon Radio. 

Scottish Pirate Show Live Every Sunday, on Mixcloud, use 

link below or Smart Speakers: "Play Harvest Moon Radio" 

www.harvestmoonradio.net 

Jim Gellatly :: 2pm on Amazing Radio. The voice of New 

Music in Scotland, with over 30 years unearthing talent, 

presents a weekly showcase on Amazing Radio. Jim's show 

has no boundaries in terms of genre and he always finds 

space for acts outside of Scotland. 

www.amazingradio.com/onair 

Cuirm @ Celtic - SIAN :: 3.30pm on BBC ALBA. Sian and 

some of Scotland’s finest trad musicians perform at Glasgow 

Royal Concert Hall. Cuirm à Talla Rìoghail Ghlaschu le Sian 

agus sàr luchd-ciùil traidiseanta na dùthcha. Sian and some 

of Scotland’s finest trad musicians perform at Glasgow Royal 

Concert Hall. 

www.bbcalba.co.uk 

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 americanauk 

2017 Readers' Poll. 


Your Requests with Gary Innes :: 5pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. Join Gary as he shares your special messages and 

dedications and plays your favourite Scottish music 

requests. 

www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland 

Classical Now - Romantic Classics :: 7pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. Jamie MacDougall shares Tchaikovsky’s Serenade 

for Strings performed by the Scottish Ensemble, French 

song with mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill, Rachmaninov’s lush 

Symphony No 2 performed in a live recording by the BBC 

Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Steven Osborne plays 

Beethoven’s final piano sonata. 


The Scots Whay Hae! Show :: 7-9pm on CamGlen Radio. 

Alistair Braidwood writing and blethering about Scottish 

culture so you don't have to. 

www.camglenradio.org/live 

www.camglenradio.org/listen-again 

Rewind :: 8.45pm on BBC Scotland. A look back at the 

music, news and TV in 2000. 

www.bbc.co.uk/scotland 

Iain Anderson :: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. End the day 

in the company of the songwriting masters of country, folk, 

blues and soul. 


JULIE FOWLIS @ Kelvingrove :: 10pm on BBC ALBA. A 

special performance by Julie Fowlis at Kelvingrove Art 

Gallery. A highlight of Celtic Connections 2024. Julie Fowlis 

and musical guests are joined by the Binneas choir for a 

landmark performance at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery 

and Museum. Cuirm-chiùil shònraichte bho Celtic 

Connections 2024 le Julie Fowlis, aoighean ceòlmhor agus 

an còisir Binneas, aig Gailearaidh Ealain Kelvingrove ann an 

Glaschu. 


MONDAY 1 APRIL 

A Night at the Musicals – ‘Sunshine on Leith’ :: 6am on 

BBC Radio Scotland. Billy Differ shines a spotlight on 

Sunshine On Leith, one of the biggest Scottish musicals to 

hit the stage and screen , a jukebox love story based on the 

songs of The Proclaimers. The heartfelt musical about the 

power of home, family and love was originally a hit on stage 

for Dundee Rep in 2007, and was followed by a hugely 

popular film adaptation, directed by Dexter Fletcher, in 

2013. We'll hear from some of the musicians and cast 

members involved including Roddy Hart & Emma Mullen as 

well as Artistic Director James Brining. 


The Afternoon Show :: 1.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. 

Nicola Meighan tunes into the best of Scottish arts, 

entertainment and music. 


For the Record - EDDI READER :: 4pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. Scottish singer-songwriter Eddi Reader describes 

a life and career pinpointed by music including the song 

which takes her back to her childhood, the song which 

reminds her of her first gig and the one which best 

describes her. 


Get It On... With Bryan Burnett - Clowns To The Left 

Of Me, Jokers To The Right :: 6pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. It’s April Fool’s Day, so tonight we want to hear 

the songs about jokers, clowns and fools. We’ll lend a kind 

ear to the Lovefools, wipe away the Tears Of A Clown and 

hope we are not caught Kissing A Fool. 


Vic Galloway - In Conversation with The Jesus & Mary 

Chain :: 8pm on BBC Radio Scotland. The Jesus & Mary 

Chain talk about the music they love. Growing up in East 

Kilbride, discovering pop and the massive impact of punk 

rock on their life and work. 


RUNRIG’s ‘The Cutter’ - Seonaidh Beag Iain :: 8.15pm 

on BBC ALBA. The Cutter is one of Scottish band Runrig’s 

best-known songs, from the album that delivered their 

breakthrough in 1987, The Cutter And The Clan. We meet 

the 'Johnny' referred to in the words. Johnny (Seonaidh) 

Morrison is from the isle of North Uist. He has lived in 

Ontario, Canada for 56 years but has never lost his native 

Gaelic. When he recalls the Runrig boys, it’s with a chuckle 

– still surprised that they wrote one of their famous songs 

all about him. As a young man, Seonaidh was a lorry driver 

in the local community. Young brothers Calum and Rory 

MacDonald formed part of a gang of children who would 

leap aboard Seonaidh’s lorry for a free ride at every 

opportunity. And they’d go with him back and forth to the 

moors as loads of peat were taken home to families for 

winter fuel. The MacDonald lads became Runrig. We hear 

how Seonaidh left Uist for Canada, how he felt about the 

'The Cutter' at the time and how it now makes him feel, 

when he plays the track on its original vinyl copy gifted by 

the boys. 


Iain Anderson :: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Seonaid 

Aitken sits in - End the day in the company of the 

songwriting masters of country, folk, blues and soul. 


Growing Up Scottish – Music & Food :: 11pm on BBC 

Scotland. 

Some of Scotland's favourite comedians look back at music 

and Scottish food. 


TUESDAY 2 APRIL 

The Afternoon Show :: 1.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. 

Nicola Meighan tunes into the best of Scottish arts, 

entertainment and music. 


Get It On... With Bryan Burnett - The Best 

Inventions :: 6pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Your quick cup 

of tea began life 120 years ago this week when the teabag 

was invented. But what are the other inventions you are 

glad to have – from Lady Gaga singing about the telephone 

to a trip on a jetplane, or is it your sliced Bread and a 

toaster? 




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Another Country with Ricky Ross - Brian Kelley 

and Brothers Osborne :: 8pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. Brian Kelley, one half of Florida Georgia 

Line, is in conversation about his solo project and 

discusses the next stage of his career. Plus there's 

more from Ricky's interview with Brothers Osborne 

recorded during C2C festival in Glasgow. Featuring 

new and classic country & Americana music. 


Roddy Hart :: 10.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. An 

inviting mix of new music and back-catalogue 

selections. 


WEDNESDAY 3 APRIL 

The Afternoon Show :: 1.30pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. Michelle McManus tunes into the best of 

Scottish arts, entertainment and music. 


Get It On... With Bryan Burnett - Great Movie 

Theme Tunes :: 6pm on BBC Radio Scotland. It’s all 

about the movies that had the best theme songs – 50 

years ago it was The Entertainer from The Sting, were 

you caught by the Ghostbusters, or is it back to black 

and white and the theme from Casablanca? 


The Quay Sessions :: 8pm on BBC Radio Scotland. 

Live sessions and archive performances from Pacific 

Quay alongside news of upcoming gigs and festivals 

with upfront releases and classic tracks from some of 

your favourite artists. 


Cuirm @ Celtic - Niteworks & The BBC SSO :: 

9.45pm on BBC ALBA. :: Cuirm-chiùil à Talla Rìoghail 

Ghlaschu. Air a chlàradh aig àm Celtic Connections 

2022, tha am prògram a’ foillseachadh co-obrachadh 

eadar a’ chòmhlain innleachdach Niteworks às an 

Eilean Sgitheanach, agus Orcastra Simphinidh a' 

BhBC ann an Alba. Music concert programme from 

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. The innovative Skye 

band, Niteworks, collaborate with The BBC Scottish 

Symphony Orchestra in a landmark performance as 

part of Celtic Connections 2022. 


Vic Galloway - In Conversation with The Jesus & 

Mary Chain :: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. The 

Jesus & Mary Chain talk about the music they love. 

Growing up in East Kilbride, discovering pop and the 

massive impact of punk rock on their life and work. 


THURSDAY 4 APRIL 

The Afternoon Show :: 1.30pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. Michelle McManus tunes into the best of 

Scottish arts, entertainment and music. 


Get It On... With Bryan Burnett - 21st Century 

Songwriters :: 6pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Tonight 

we are after the songwriters who have come to the 

fore in the past 20 years – those who are writing the 

classics the world will still be singing in decades to 

come. It will be more than Texas who is holding on to 

Beyonce’s latest, will Paolo’s New Shoes be wearing 

well, and there’s nothing swift about Taylor’s music. 


Travelling Folk :: 8pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Anna 

Massie with the best folk and roots music from around 

the world. 


Binneas - Na Trads - SKERRYVORE :: 9.55pm on 

BBC ALBA. Ceòl bhon chòmhlan Skerryvore aig Na 

Trads agus iad a' cluich 'Take My Hand'. Music from 

acclaimed band Skerryvore performing 'Take My 

Hand' at the Trad Awards. 


Natasha Raskin Sharp :: 10pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. From 50's rockabilly to country to jazz to 

the latest indie sounds, Natasha has it all, plus 

regular features The Late Great, Talk of The Town and 

Something By The Beatles. 


Tom Russell Rock Show :: 10-Midnight on Celtic 

Music Radio 95FM + DAB. Tom Russell is rightly 

known as “The Godfather of Rock”. From Radio Clyde 

(1981 – 2006) where he hosted the long running 

Friday Night Rock Show, interviewing many of the 

greats Ozzy, Bon Jovi, Iron Maiden, Metallica to name 

a few. Then (2007 to 2014) hosting shows on Rock 

Radio 96.3 which broadcast in the Glasgow and 

Central Scotland area.. 


FRIDAY 5 APRIL 

The Afternoon Show :: 2pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. Nicola Meighan tunes into the best 

of Scottish arts, entertainment and 

music.www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland 

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

Scotland. Celebrating the vinyl revival with classic 

records and new releases. Grant plays album tracks 

from his own collection and discovers the stories 

about your cherished LPs. 

www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotl 

BBC Introducing in Scotland :: 8pm on BBC Radio 

Scotland. Phoebe I-H brings you the best unsigned, 

undiscovered and under-the-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. 


Binneas - Na Trads - SKERRYVORE :: 10.55pm on 

BBC ALBA. Ceòl bhon chòmhlan Skerryvore aig Na 

Trads agus iad a' cluich 'Take My Hand'. Music from 

acclaimed band Skerryvore performing 'Take My 

Hand' at the Trad Awards. 


Triall - MARY ANN KENNEDY on a coast-to-coast 

music pilgrimage :: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Tha Màiri 

Anna NicUalraig a’ dèanamh triall ciùil bho shiar gu 

sear le bòtainnean, bàtaichean is baighseagal gu ruige 

a’ ciad cuirm às dèidh a’ ghlasaidh. Air an t-slighe tha 

i a’ tachairt ri càirdean ciùil, sean is ùr, agus a’ 

ruigheachd cuirm àraid airson seinn cuide ri a 

còmhlan Aon Teanga, le buill à Èirinn, Alba agus 

Manainn. Mary Ann Kennedy goes coast-to-coast on a 

musical pilgrimage, travelling by boots, boats and 

bike to her first gig post-lockdown. En route, she 

meets many musical friends and arrives for a concert 

with her band Aon Teanga, who hail from Gaelic 

Ireland, Scotland and Mann. 


SATURDAY 6 APRIL 

Take The Floor - BURNS BROTHERS CEILIDH 

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BAND :: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. For the very 

best in traditional music, join Gary Innes for Take the 

Floor. We treat you to a great band session from 2007 

- the debut session with The Burns Brothers 

Ceilidh Band! And we have a special treat for you in 

the second hour, with a brilliant concert set recorded 

at this year's Celtic Connections in January. It's 

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, performing in The 

Barony Hall. 


Piping Sounds :: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. 

Playing the best in pipe music from Scotland and 

around the world. 


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

Sloan brings a varied selection of music from the rich 

history of Scotland's - and the rest of the world's - 

pop and rock. 


Where You're Meant to Be with AIDAN 

MOFFAT :: 10.30pm on BBC Scotland. Scottish cultpop 

raconteur Aidan Moffat, frontman of indie band 

Arab Strap - and best known for his no-holds-barred 

lyrics about sex, drugs and male anxiety - sets out to 

explore his country's past by rewriting and touring its 

oldest songs. It's meant to be a tour that allows 

Moffat to explore the roots of his country. It's meant 

to be a trip that celebrates Scotland's communities 

and lore. But then he meets Sheila Stewart - a 79- 

year-old force of nature and travelling balladeer 

whose life, and unexpected death, upturns Moffat's 

musical assumptions. He believes these old songs are 

ripe for updating against a modern urban backdrop. 

She does not. With Sheila's criticism ringing in his 

ears, the bold Moffat embarks on a trip around 

Scotland's remote parts that proves to be as uncanny 

as the Scottish weather. He finds himself caught up in 

a feud between two monster hunters at Loch Ness, 

singing to a dismissive Hebridean farmer in his 

kitchen, and holding court with a mob of ancient 

warriors in a Highland graveyard. When Moffat's tour 

comes full circle, back to his hometown of Glasgow, 

he ends up in the legendary Barrowland Ballroom: the 

best loved rock stage in the world, and the setting for 

an unlikely final showdown, in a funny film about 

music and death. 


Binneas - Na Trads :: 11.40pm on BBC ALBA. 

Roghainn bho oidhche mhòr duaisean Na Trads 2022. 

A nochd ceòl bho St Roch’s & Tayside Young 

Fiddlers. Highlights from the Trad Awards 2022 with 

music from St Roch’s & Tayside Young Fiddlers. 


The Culture Scene - Zimbabwean Rapper EYVE 

MAD :: 11.45pm on BBC Scotland. Eyve Madyise is a 

rapper/singer-songwriter and a refugee who has 

adopted Glasgow as home. Originally from Zimbabwe, 

Eyve first came to London with her family, but has 

since settled in Glasgow on her own. As she prepares 

to launch the lead single from her second EP, Sista! 

Beyond the Sky Isn’t the Limit, Eyve peels back the 

layers of her songwriting process, from acapella 

singing and writing lyrics in the Hidden Gardens, to 

going into the music studio to reveal how she made 

latest single, Um, Indecisive. At the mixing desk, 

Eyve and producer Axor - aka Sam - show how they 

built her latest track. Eyve talks about the hurt she 

felt being rejected by her family as a queer woman, 

and how anger influenced her music for a long time. 

Through her genre-defying music, Eyve is exploring 

her identity and weaving deep-rooted threads of her 

Zimbabwean heritage together with ballroom culture. 

The Culture Scene follows the singer as she gets 

dressed up and ready for her single launch at 

Transmission Gallery in Central Glasgow, where she 

performs her latest single for an excited audience. 


ALT :: Midnight on BBC ALBA. Prògram ciùil ùr air a 

lìbhrigeadh le Kim Carnie agus Dòl Eòin 

MacFhionghain. Am measg na bhios anns an treas 

prògram: taisbeanadh beò le Astrid bho chlàradh ann 

an QMU Ghlaschu agus, seiseanan le Freakwave agus 

Scarlett Randle. A bharrachd air a sin, bidh Bis a’ 

còmhradh mu am beatha ann an ceòl. Music 

programme presented by Kim Carnie and Dol Eòin 

Mackinnon. This episode includes a live set from 

Astrid, recorded at Glasgow’s QMU, plus sessions from 

Freakwave and Scarlett Randle. And Bis drop in to 

talk about their life in music. 


SUNDAY 7 APRIL 

Harvest Moon Radio :: 10am on Harvest Moon 

Radio. Scottish Pirate Show Live Every Sunday, on 

Mixcloud, use link below or Smart Speakers: "Play 

Harvest Moon Radio" 

www.harvestmoonradio.net 

Jim Gellatly :: 2pm on Amazing Radio. The voice of 

New Music in Scotland, with over 30 years unearthing 

talent, presents a weekly showcase on Amazing 

Radio. Jim's show has no boundaries in terms of 

genre and he always finds space for acts outside of 

Scotland. 

www.amazingradio.com/onair 

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. 


Your Requests with Gary Innes :: 5pm on BBC 

Radio Scotland. Join Gary as he shares your special 

messages and dedications and plays your favourite 

Scottish music requests. 


Classical Now - Young Classical Musician 2024 - 

Semi Finals :: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Jamie 

MacDougall shares performances from the semi-finals 

of BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Classical Musician 

2024, held at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. 

Pianists Mujie Yan, Catherine Duncan and guitarist 

Ross Morris perform music from South America by 

Ginastera and Villa Lobos, a sketch of birds from 

Czech composer Martinu and iconic music by Bach 

that glitters on the guitar. And the Scottish Chamber 

Orchestra are in concert with conductor Maxim 

Emelyanychev for a portrait of Scotland by Berlioz 

and a brand new work by Sir James MacMillan for 

chorus, setting a Robert Burns Poem. 


The Scots Whay Hae! Show :: 7-9pm on CamGlen 

Radio. Alistair Braidwood writing and blethering about 

Scottish culture so you don't have to. 

www.camglenradio.org/live 

www.camglenradio.org/listen-again 

Rewind :: 8.45pm on BBC Scotland. A look back at 

the music, news and TV in 2002. 


Iain Anderson :: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. End 

the day in the company of the songwriting masters of 

country, folk, blues and soul. 


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Bruce MacGregor. 

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FISH on Friday :: Live most Fridays at 6pm on 

Facebook, Twitter X and YouTube. Live from 

FISH's home in Haddington, Two hours of 

superb chat and music and updates on his move 

to the Outer Hebrides! 

www.facebook.com/MacGregorsBars 

MOST SATURDAYS 

Dougie MacLean Live :: Live on many 

Saturday evenings at 9pm on Facebook, 

YouTube and Vimeo. Famed for his 'Caledonia' & 

‘The Gael’ Dougie is Scotland’s magical singersongwriter 

& performer. Catch-up on previous 

sessions via YouTube link below. 

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2-21 APRIL 

BREABACH :: USA Tour. Securely ranked among 

Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary 

folk acts, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and 

Island tradition with the innovative scottish music 

scene. 2022 saw them release their latest studio 

album ‘Fàs’ and be awarded ‘Folk Band of the Year’ at 

the Scots Trad Music Awards. 

www.facebook.com/Breabach 

29 MAY – 24 JUNE 

CAMERA OBSCURA :: USA / Mexico Tour. The band's 

music has been frequently garnered comparisons to 

fellow Scottish band Belle and Sebastian. The band 

have also been praised for their "honest, wide, and 

adult approach to heartbreak, romantic liaisons, and 

escapism. New album "Look To The East, Look To The 

West” will be released worldwide on Merge Records on 

3 May. 

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3 MAY 

CAMERA OBSCURA :: At Rough Trade East, London. 

The band's music has been frequently garnered 

comparisons to fellow Scottish band Belle and 

Sebastian. The band have also been praised for their 

"honest, wide, and adult approach to heartbreak, 

romantic liaisons, and escapism. New album "Look To 

The East, Look To The West” will be released 

worldwide on Merge Records on 3 May. 


7 MAY 

CAMERA OBSCURA :: At Koko, London. The band's 

music has been frequently garnered comparisons to 

fellow Scottish band Belle and Sebastian. The band 

have also been praised for their "honest, wide, and 

adult approach to heartbreak, romantic liaisons, and 

escapism. New album "Look To The East, Look To The 

West” will be released worldwide on Merge Records on 

3 May. 


24 MAY 

ARAB STRAP (with full band) :: At Koko, London. 

Arab Strap are a Scottish indie rock band whose core 

members are Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton. In 

January 2024, the band announced their new album, 

I'm totally fine with it, don't give a fuck anymore, 

with the first single "Bliss". The album will be released 

on Rock Action on 10 May. All tickets @ 

www.arabstrap.scot/tour 

25 JULY 

DEAN OWENS & The SINNERS :: At Green Note, 

London. (Night before playing Cambridge Folk 

Festival). Dean is excited to be heading back to one of 

his favourite London venues this summer with The 

Sinners. Dean Owens is an adventurous, award 

winning, troubadour, and a natural wanderer. His 9 

(official) acclaimed solo albums, mostly recorded in 

the US, have seen him collaborate with some of the 

most respected musicians and producers around 

(including Al Perkins, Will Kimbrough, Neilson 

Hubbard, Grant-Lee Phillips and most recently, Gaby 

Moreno and Latin rock legends, Calexico). 

www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic 

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EDINBURGH 

West + Mid + East 

Lothian 

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Update from Brunton Theatre Trust – shows are 

not cancelled: 

Brunton Theatre Trust is bouncing back thanks to the 

support of performers, audiences, East Lothian 

Council and local partners. The Trust was hit by 

devastating news that its performance spaces had to 

shut with immediate effect for structural surveys. 

However, the programme of events has NOT been 

cancelled. The Trust are working hard to source and 

set up alternative venues for events, within 

Musselburgh and close by. 

www.facebook.com/thebruntonmusselburgh 

29 MARCH 

‘Hit The Road’ with LOW TIDE, HOME FOR JOY 

and ADAM and the OBSERVERS :: At Sneaky 

Pete’s, Edinburgh. Three emerging young bands have 

been selected to take part in Scotland’s esteemed 

youth music touring project Hit The Road, and will 

each perform headline hometown gigs. LOW TIDE – 

are an Edinburgh-based indie rock band who formed 

in high school, their debut single Between Knuckles 

was released in August 2023. HOME FOR JOY – are 

a Greenock alt-rock band their first single Chapstick 

was released in January 2024. ADAM AND THE 

OBSERVERS – are a Dundee group, they aim to offer 

a raw, true perspective on life that is relatable and 

comforting for their listeners. 

www.facebook.com/hittheroadscotland 

30 MARCH 

MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK, JOHN MCCUSKER & 

JOHN DOYLE :: At The Queen's Hall, 85-89 Clerk 

Street, Edinburgh. 8pm. Folk music’s legendary 

triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John 

Doyle and John McCusker are on tour again in 2024, 

bringing you their own blend of top-class folk songs, 

tunes and charming bonhomie. All three musicians 

have won global acclaim: 

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'This Feeling - Edinburgh' with PUPPY TEETH, 

HITLIST, THE DEMOGRAPHIC and PANHEAD 

SHARPS. At Sneaky Petes, 73 Cowgate, Edinburgh, 

EH1 1JW. 7-10pm. 

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THE GREAT LESLIE :: At Legends Edinburgh, 71 

Cowgate. EH1 1JW. A group of misfits who fit together 

creating something unmissable. A band of brothers 

banding together to make the ultimate ensemble. 

Consisting of Ollie Trevers on Vocals and Rhythm 

Guitar, Ryan Lavender on Drums, Alfie Pawsey on 

Bass, and Freddie Miles on Lead Guitar, this gifted 

group, this collection of clowns, this assembly of 

artists, this ideas ideas idea, are ready to take over 

the world at guitar point. 

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7 APRIL 

WAVERLEY :: At Old Lab, Summerhall, 1 

Summerhall, Edinburgh. EH9 1PL. 7.30pm. Five-piece 

band from Edinburgh. Founded on dramatic dynamic 

shifts and duelling vocals, waverley. fuse Americana 

inspired indie rock with folk-rooted songwriting. A 

group of childhood friends, waverley. thrive in 

communal writing and self recording sessions. The 

results of these sessions are seen in their debut EP, ‘It 

Makes An Emptiness Of A Crowded Place’ 

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8 APRIL 

The Soundhouse Organisation presents ….. 

LAURA MACDONALD and ZOE RAHMAN with 

support THE BEN SHANKLAND TRIO :: At Traverse 

Theatre (Traverse One), 10 Cambridge Street, 

Edinburgh. 8-10.30pm. £16/£13. We are delighted to 

welcome one of contemporary jazz’s most inspired 

musical pairings. Saxophonist Laura Macdonald and 

pianist Zoe Rahman have performed in a duo setting 

over a number of years and come together for this 

concert to explore new, original compositions. Expect 

a mix of Celtic and Indian influences together with 

classic jazz. It will be a totally unique performance. 

Edinburgh born pianist and composer Ben 

Shankland’s trio is an exciting new group on the UK 

jazz scene with a fresh and distinctive sound. 

Combining an ever-expanding catalogue of original 

music with carefully selected and arranged renditions 

of classics, the band, though young, sound soulful 

beyond their years and have no trouble getting buried 

in the tunes they perform. 

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11 APRIL 

432 presents ... BROKEN CHANTER Album 

Launch :: At Old Lab, Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, 

Edinburgh. EH9 1PL. 7pm. From the propulsive 

immediacy of the bass and drums’ taut groove, it’s 

clear something has changed in Broken Chanter‘s 

world. Thudding, powerful odes to the strength of 

collectivity and togetherness, David MacGregor’s 

Broken Chanter bristle with energy and empathy on 

their incendiary third album Chorus of Doubt. 

Recorded (and produced) by Paul Savage over 2023’ 


13 APRIL 

432 presents ... BROKEN RECORDS :: At Old Lab, 

Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh. EH9 1PL. 

7.30pm. Since forming in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2006 

Broken Records have established themselves as one 

of Britain’s best live bands. They’ve toured the UK, 

Europe, and US extensively, supporting the likes of 

The National, and playing all major UK and 

international music festivals, including the main 

stages of Latitude and Green Man, Glastonbury, and 

Reading. 


14 APRIL 

GUN - ‘Hombres’ - Record Store Tour :: At Assai, 

Edinburgh. 4pm. In celebration of their upcoming 

album ‘Hombres’ - GUN - have announced a series of 

intimate in-store gigs the week of its release. With 

their new album out on 12 April, the Scottish rock 

legends will be embarking on a whistle-stop tour of 

record shops in Scotland and the North of England, 

performing a stripped-back live set and signing 

records. 

www.facebook.com/gunOfficialUK 

16 APRIL 

Busk Against Brexit :: At Royal Mile / Scottish 

Parliament, Edinburgh. 1-5pm. To support the launch 

of our ‘Face the Music’ campaign, we are holding a 

mass ‘Busk against Brexit’ in Edinburgh on the Royal 

Mile. We want anyone who can play a note or hold a 

tune to join us. Through the universal language of 

music, we can raise awareness and demonstrate our 

solidarity with Scotland’s music industry who enrich 

our cultural landscape and play a vital role in fostering 

connections across Europe. To join the ‘Busk against 

Brexit’ simply register at https://forms.gle/ 

QbhesJMXgUEFxFP97 

www.euromovescotland.org.uk/event/busk-againstbrexit/ 

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17 APRIL 

GUN - ‘Hombres’ - Record Store Tour :: At HMV 

Livingston. 12noon. In celebration of their upcoming 







records. 


18/19 APRIL 

SKERRYVORE :: At Howden Park Centre, Livingston. 

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. 


19 APRIL 

FERGUS MCCREADIE TRIO :: At The Queen's Hall, 

85-89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh. 7pm. Fergus 

McCreadie is one of the most exciting jazz pianists on 

the world stage today. With a unique blend of Jazz 

and Scottish folk inspired by his country’s sublime 

landscapes, his music captures the hearts and minds 

of audiences worldwide, with an appeal that extends 

far beyond the constraints of genre. Fergus has an 

innate depth, flair and natural expression that 

communicates beyond his years. His ability to 

transition from a full flowing, radiant pulse-wash of 

sound to a tranquil stillness in a moment is simply 

breathtaking. Whilst his music is built on the folk 

traditions he grew up with, it’s the versatility of 

rhythm and colour from the most delicate shades to 

the highest energy that is most captivating. 

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25 APRIL 

When Mountains Meet :: At The Studio, Edinburgh. 

The captivating cross-cultural tale tells the true story 

of Scottish musician Anne Wood as she travels from 

the Highlands to the Himalayas to meet her father for 

the first time. Featuring an international cast of 

storytellers and musicians, the show features a 

vibrant live score combining alap, raag, reel and 

strathspey, as well as English, Gaelic and Hindustani 

vocals. ‘The When Mountains Meet’ album will be 

released on 25 April. Featuring new music composed 

by Anne, the show is co-directed by Kath Burlinson 

(Mairi Campbell: Pulse and Auld Lang Syne) and Niloo 

-Far Khan (Play, Pie, Pint; Grid Iron/EIF; NTS) with 

Mary MacMaster (The Poozies) on harp, Rick Wilson 

on percussion and Rakae Jamil on sitar. The cast of 

storytellers is Iman Aktar (The Great Muslim Panto, 

Play, Pie, Pint), Hassan Javed (The Great Muslim 

Panto, Play, Pie, Pint) and Jamie Zubari (In The 

Weeds, Mull Theatre). 

www.whenmountainsmeet.com 

26 APRIL 

EDDI READER :: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. One of 

Scotland's all-time greatest female voices and 

performers, with a unique ability to connect with live 

audiences on a deeply emotional level, the Glasgowborn 

singer promises an unforgettable experience for 

fans old and new in Dumfries, Inverness, Aberdeen, 

Perth, Lanark, Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow 

throughout April. 


When Mountains Meet :: At The Studio, Edinburgh. 




















27 APRIL 

Off Axis presents … NIAMHY MAC :: At Old Lab, 


7.30pm. Niamhy Mac has been championed by 

Scotland On Sunday and secured airplay via Amazing 

Radio. She’s also performed at Belladrum Tartan 

Heart Festival, for Tiny Changes, Sofar Sounds, and 

Musicplus+ Originally from the Highlands, Niamhy 

Mac is now based in Scotland’s capital. 


3 MAY 

SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA & RSNO 

- Rhapsody In Blue :: At Usher Hall, Lothian Road, 

Edinburgh. 7.30pm. Big cities, big tunes – and you’d 

better believe it’s going to swing! The Scottish 

National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) is considered by many 

to be one of Europe’s foremost contemporary big 

bands. Founder/Director Tommy Smith established 

the SNJO in 1995 as a not-for-profit organisation with 

a crystal clear artistic vision and core values of 

versatility, discipline and expression. The SNJO is 

dedicated to promoting jazz as a pre-eminent art 

form through performances, original compositions, 

recordings, and educational outreach programmes. 

This commitment extends to the task of developing 

promising young jazz musicians through the ranks of 

The Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra. 

www.facebook.com/theSNJO 

4 MAY 

Regular Music Presents...KATHRYN WILLIAMS & 

WITHERED HAND :: At Dissection Room, 


7pm. Dan Willson is Scotland’s acclaimed singer 

songwriter Withered Hand. He has released three 

albums and a number of EPs over the last 15 years 

and has toured internationally, amassing a devoted 

following while staying close to his DIY roots in the 

underground music scene. Kathryn Williams is a 

Mercury Music prize-nominated English singer 

songwriter 


5 JUNE 

The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... KRIS 

DREVER BAND :: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. 8pm. 

Since the release of his acclaimed 2020 album 'Where 

The World Is Thin' Kris has been busy playing major 

shows with Julie Fowlis, Karine Polwart, Sekou Keita 

and Jackie Morris for their Lost Spell Songs project 

(Thirty Tigers, 2021), won yet another BBC Radio 2 

Folk Award for Best Original Song (see the band 

performing 'Scapa Flow 1919' below) won Album of 

The Year at the Scots Trad Music Award 2021, duetted 

with Aoife O’Donovan and toured with Lau and Rachel 

Baiman before returning to the studio in early 2023 to 

record the new songs for this compilation album. 


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30 MARCH – 28 SEPTEMBER 

Glasgow Music City Tour :: Touring iconic music 

spots in Glasgow. The famous Saturday music tours 

are back! Morning Tour – ‘Merchant City Music’ starts 

at 11am and then it's a 2pm start for the ‘Music 

Mile’ (over 14s). They’d love you to walk'n'roll with 

them. Tix available @ 

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and ADAM and the OBSERVERS :: At Beacon Arts, 

Greenock. Three emerging young bands have been 

selected to take part in Scotland’s esteemed youth 

music touring project Hit The Road, and will each 

perform headline hometown gigs. LOW TIDE – are 

an Edinburgh-based indie rock band who formed in 

high school, their debut single Between Knuckles was 

released in August 2023. HOME FOR JOY – are a 

Greenock alt-rock band their first single Chapstick 

was released in January 2024. ADAM AND THE 

OBSERVERS – are a Dundee group, they aim to offer 

a raw, true perspective on life that is relatable and 

comforting for their listeners. 


3 APRIL 

THE GREAT LESLIE :: At McChuills, 40 High St, 

Glasgow. G1 1NL. A group of misfits who fit together 

creating something unmissable. A band of brothers 

banding together to make the ultimate ensemble. 

Consisting of Ollie Trevers on Vocals and Rhythm 

Guitar, Ryan Lavender on Drums, Alfie Pawsey on 

Bass, and Freddie Miles on Lead Guitar, this gifted 

group, this collection of clowns, this assembly of 

artists, this ideas ideas idea, are ready to take over 

the world at guitar point. 

www.thegreatleslieband.com/tour/ 

6 APRIL 

DOUGIE MacLEAN - Celebrating 50 Year of 

Music :: At Lanark Memorial Hall, Lanark. Dougie 

MacLean has built an international reputation as 

songwriter, composer and extraordinary performer on 

his own terms. This talent has taken his performance 

to concerts and festivals all over the world and to the 

stages of Carnegie Hall in New York, London’s Festival 

Theatre and the Sydney Opera House. Other 

appearances of note include sharing the stage with 

Lou Reed and Eddi Reader in the grounds of Culzean 

Castle at the Burns and A’ That festival, featuring on 

the BBC Hogmanay programme from Edinburgh 

Castle with James Taylor and sharing the bill with the 

legendary Mavis Staples at Glasgow‘s Royal Concert 

Hall. 


7 APRIL 

Runrig's Farewell Concert Film – ‘The Last 

Dance’ :: At Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld. 

The film has captured the emotion of the farewell 

concert, immortalising the legacy of the most 

successful Celtic rock band of all time, and celebrating 

the end of an era together with their fans. Runrig 

devotees from over 20 countries arrived in Stirling to 

sing and dance the night away. Every note and chord 

resonated in the hearts of everyone at the gig. Runrig 

signed off with an incredible acapella version of “Heart 

Of Olden Glory”, rejoicing with their fans at the 

emotional ending of a remarkable 45-year career. The 

film is the definitive Runrig experience and illustrates 

the importance of the band in Scottish culture and 

what it means to be a Runrig fan. The Last Dance is a 

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concert to remain forever in the heart and minds 

of music-lovers around the world. Available On 

Demand from 22 April, plus further screenings to 

be announced. 

www.conic.film/films/runrig 

12 APRIL 

GUN - ‘Hombres’ - Record Store Tour :: At 

Assai, Glasgow. 6pm. In celebration of their 

upcoming album ‘Hombres’ - GUN - have 

announced a series of intimate in-store gigs the 

week of its release. With their new album out on 

12 April, the Scottish rock legends will be 

embarking on a whistle-stop tour of record shops 

in Scotland and the North of England, performing 

a stripped-back live set and signing records. 


STARLESS :: At Glasgow University Debating 

Chamber, Glasgow. Starless release highly 

anticipated third album Returning Home on this 

Friday 15th March. Starless is the ambitious 

collaborative project led by Paul McGeechan 

(Friends Again, Love & Money) with guest 

vocalists bringing his compositions to life. 

Returning Home features contributions from 

Grahame Skinner, Chris Thomson, Jerry Burns & 

more. To celebrate the release of ‘Returning 

Home’ Paul will play alongside a host of his 

musical collaborators and special guests. The 

event is part of the LNFG Weekender, which 

includes sets from BMX Bandits, wojtek the bear 

and Billy Reeves. 

www.twitter.com/Starless_music 

18 APRIL 

The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... FINDLAY 

NAPIER “Outsider” Album Launch :: At The 

Glad Café, Glasgow. 8pm. £16. Findlay Napier sets 

off on tour in April in support of his new album 

Outsider. Widely regarded as one of the finest 

performers on the UK music scene, he’s as 

comfortable on the Main Stage of Cambridge Folk 

Festival with folk rock supergroup The Magpie Arc 

as he is in an intimate acoustic show in the back 

room of a pub. This fact was further highlighted 

when Napier was the first solo act ever to be 

nominated for Live Act of the Year at the Scot’s 

Trad Music awards in 2018. 


27 APRIL 

The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... EMMA 

JANE (New Album Premiere Show) :: At The Rum 

Shack, Glasgow. 8pm. Glasgow based Americana 

singer/songwriter Emma Jane has been writing 

songs since the age of seven and performing since 

late 2005. 

She has been described as having one of the most 

distinctive, rich, bluesy voices you'll hear this side 

of Nashville. 

A songwriter with the capability to move the 

hardest of souls. 


28 APRIL 

EDDI READER :: At Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow. 

One of Scotland's all-time greatest female voices 

and performers, with a unique ability to connect 

with live audiences on a deeply emotional level, 

the Glasgow-born singer promises an 

unforgettable experience for fans old and new in 

Dumfries, Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth, Lanark, 

Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow throughout April. 


2 MAY 

The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... JOHN 

DOUGLAS (Trashcan Sinatras) :: At The Glad 

Café, Glasgow. 8pm. £15. At long last, fans and 

newcomers alike are treated to an intimate 

snapshot of the talent, charisma and depth of this 

celebrated Scottish indie songsmith. With this 

release comes the start of a new chapter in John 

Douglas’ creative life as he simultaneously looks 

back at a lifetime of musical adventures and 

accolades and moves forwards. 


JIM BOB :: At Saint Lukes, 17 Bain Street, 

Glasgow, G40 2JZ. 7.30pm, £25adv. Jim Bob is 

one oil painting exhibition short of being Britain’s 

greatest living renaissance man. You might know 

him best as the singer with Carter The 

Unstoppable Sex Machine. He had fourteen top 

40 singles and four top ten albums (including a 

number one) with them. Carter toured the world 

and headlined Glastonbury before breaking up in 

1997. 

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21 APRIL 

3 MAY 

SKERRYVORE :: At CentreStage, Kilmarnock. 

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. 


25 APRIL 

The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... MARY 

GAUTHIER featuring special guest JAIMEE 

HARRIS :: At St Lukes & The Winged Ox, 

Glasgow. 8pm. As she has so eloquently 

accomplished over the past 25 years, acclaimed 

singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier has used her art 

once again to traverse the uncharted waters of the 

past few years. “I’m the kind of songwriter who 

writes what I see in the world right now,” she 

affirms. Thankfully, amid dark storms of pandemic 

loss, she found and followed the beacon of new 

love: Her gift to us, the powerful Dark Enough to 

See the Stars, collects ten sparkling jewels of 

Gauthier songcraft reflecting both love and loss. 

Richard Shindell lives as both an immigrant and 

emigrant, crossing thresholds, that informs his 

illumination of the human experience through 

narrative song. Shindell has inhabited a Zen 

Buddhist monastery, busked in the streets of 

Paris, opened for Joan Baez (who covered several 

of his songs), and collaborated with Grammywinner 

Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan, Levon Helm, 

Elvis Costello). Originally from New York, now 

living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Shindell is a 

writer whose songs paint pictures, tell stories, 

juxtapose ideas and images, inhabit characters, 

vividly evoking entire worlds along the way and 

expanding our sense of just what it is a song may 

be. 


EDDI READER :: At Lanark Memorial Hall, 

Lanark. One of Scotland's all-time greatest female 

voices and performers, with a unique ability to 

connect with live audiences on a deeply emotional 

level, the Glasgow-born singer promises an 

unforgettable experience for fans old and new in 

Dumfries, Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth, Lanark, 

Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow throughout April. 


ORBITAL :: At The Barrowland Ballroom, 

Glasgow. Orbital are to reissue their seminal selftitled 

1991 debut album, known to fans as ‘The 

Green Album’, on 19th April via London Records. 

Formats include a 4LP Box Set, 4CD Box Set, 

Black and Coloured 2LP, 2CD, and Cassette. All 

tracks have been fully remastered by Phil and Paul 

Hartnoll for the very first time. The news arrives 

as the duo confirm details for ‘The Green + Brown 

Album Tour’ this Spring, in which they will revisit 

not only ‘The Green Album’ but also its legendary 

successor ‘The Brown Album’ at their upcoming 

UK + Ireland dates. 

www.orbitalofficial.com/live/ 

4 MAY 

SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA & 

RSNO - Rhapsody In Blue :: At Glasgow Royal 

Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NY. 

7.30pm. Big cities, big tunes – and you’d better 

believe it’s going to swing! The Scottish National 

Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) is considered by many to 

be one of Europe’s foremost contemporary big 

bands. Founder/Director Tommy Smith 

established the SNJO in 1995 as a not-for-profit 

organisation with a crystal clear artistic vision and 

core values of versatility, discipline and 

expression. The SNJO is dedicated to promoting 

jazz as a pre-eminent art form through 

performances, original compositions, recordings, 

and educational outreach programmes. This 

commitment extends to the task of developing 

promising young jazz musicians through the ranks 

of The Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra. 

www.facebook.com/theSNJO 

5 MAY 

ALICE HOWE & FREEBO with support from 

MARIGOLD :: At Doublet Bar, 74 Park Road 

Glasgow, G4 9JF. £15. Alice Howe and Freebo 

present a unique study in contrasts, bringing 

together a rising voice in Americana music and a 

venerable rock, folk, and blues icon. They have 

worked as creative collaborators in the studio and 

on stage since 2017. Freebo, best known for his 

decade of touring and recording with Bonnie Raitt, 

weaves his unique fretless bass stylings into 

Alice’s superb vocals for a presentation with 

undeniable chemistry. 

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Eddi Reader announces Scotland-wide 

spring tour with additional July dates 

Widely regarded as one of Scotland’s all-time greatest female singers, Eddi will be taking her music to venues across the country 

GIGnotes :: APRIL - 17th, Dumfries / 19th, Inverness / 20th, Aberdeen / 21st, Perth / 25th, Lanark / 26th, Edinburgh / 27th, 

Stirling / 28th, Glasgow. JULY - 18th, Troon / 19th, Dunfermline / 20th Hawick. Details and tickets @ www.eddireader.co.uk/gigs/ 

Eddi Reader, 

renowned for her 

captivating live 

performances and 

significant 

contributions to the 

music industry over 

the past 40 years, is 

set to take her 

highly anticipated 

2024 tour to 

Scotland this spring. 

One of Scotland's all-time greatest female 

voices and performers, with a unique ability to 

connect with live audiences on a deeply 

emotional level, the Glasgow-born singer 

promises an unforgettable experience for fans 

old and new in Dumfries, Inverness, Aberdeen, 



With 10 critically acclaimed solo albums under 

her belt, Eddi continues to push the boundaries 

of genre, infusing each performance with her 

signature blend of soul-stirring vocals and 

profound romanticism. 

Her ability to weave together diverse musical 

styles, from traditional Scottish ballads to avant 

-garde melodies, has earned her widespread 

acclaim and cemented her status as a 

powerhouse in contemporary music. 

The past few years have proved to be some of 

Eddi’s busiest yet, playing sell out shows as 

part of her 40 Years Live Tour in 2022, in 

addition to appearing as special guest with the 

:: photo by Sean Purser 

Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for 

an extensive UK tour in 2023 and a spectacular 

sold-out Celtic Connections show at the 

Pavillion Theatre in Glasgow in January 2024 

Eddi Reader said: “I’m delighted to be 

bringing my 2024 tour to audiences across 

Scotland this April. Each time I perform in 

these towns and cities, it feels like a special 

reunion where I can connect deeply with my 

roots and the people who have supported me 

throughout my musical journey. I’ve been lucky 

enough to be in the music industry for over four 

decades, but each tour still brings excitement 

and something new. I’m looking forward to 

getting on the road this spring and visiting 

some of my favourite Scottish towns and 

connecting with audiences and fans, both old 

and new.” 

First rising to prominence as a backing vocalist 

for bands like Eurythmics and Gang of Four, 

Eddi joined Fairground Attraction as the 

beloved frontwoman in the late 1980s, 

storming 

the charts with their debut album First of a 

Million Kisses. The accompanying single Perfect 

was a number one hit in the UK and earned the 

band ‘Best Single’ at the 1989 BRIT Awards. 

Throughout her successful solo career, Eddi has 

enjoyed consistent success, from highly 

acclaimed albums such as The Songs of Robert 

Burns in 2003 to Cavalier in 2018. 

Over the past four decades, Eddi has been 

awarded four honorary degrees, an MBE, sung 

to millions on some of the world’s greatest 

concert and festival stages, and has 

collaborated with a host of stars across a 

myriad of genres including folk, jazz, pop, 

world, punk and classical work with various 

orchestras. 

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10 MAY 

The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... JILL 

JACKSON Album Launch :: At Saint Lukes, 

Glasgow. 8pm. £24.50. Jill Jackson’s name that has 

gained prominence, is not just a musician; she’s a 

force of nature, an artist whose music strikes a chord 

with the deepest emotions of listeners. From her 

humble beginnings in Glasgow to gracing the stages of 

Top of The Pops, of T In The Park and touring with 

Bryan Adams, Jackson’s journey has been nothing 

short of remarkable. 


11 MAY 

CAMERA OBSCURA :: At Barrowland Ballroom, 

Glasgow. The band's music has been frequently 

garnered comparisons to fellow Scottish band Belle 

and Sebastian. The band have also been praised for 

their "honest, wide, and adult approach to heartbreak, 

romantic liaisons, and escapism. New album "Look To 

The East, Look To The West” will be released 

worldwide on Merge Records on 3 May. 


14 MAY 

Making connections: DAVE ARCARI / ANDRES 

ROOTS :: At Scottish Music Centre, 100 Candleriggs, 

Glasgow. G1 1NQ. This event is free for Scottish Music 

Centre members, with a suggested donation of £5 to 

non-members. Join award winning Blues guitarists, 

Dave Arcari and Andres Roots as they share their 

wealth of knowledge and experience of touring the 

globe. An evening of thoughtful talks and terrific 

performances, this event is must-see for anyone 

looking to tour internationally! This talk and 

performance will be the beginning of Dave Arcari and 

Estonia's top and Andres Roots Scottish tour - the 

guitarists are set to play Stirling's Tolbooth (15 May), 

Irvine HAC (16 May), King's Theatre, Kirkcaldy (17 

May) and Glassel Hall, Banchory (18 May). Arcari is 

delighted to have Roots join him for the shows: 

"We've been pals for a long time and played shows 

together in the UK, Estonia, Finland and further afield 

many times over the years. "It all started in 2005 

when Andres contacted me after seeing a feature in 

Mojo Magazine," says Arcari. "He invited to play some 

shows and a big festival (Augustibluus) in Estonia and 

we've been regular visors to each other's countries 

almost every year since." 


17 MAY 

MEGAN BLACK :: At Room 2, Glasgow. Megan is an 

award-winning artist creating a musical blend of 70’s 

blues rock combined with queer feminist pop. ‘Funk 

for Introverts’ is a song capable of transporting you 

into a new world – fusing Megan’s 70’s rock influence 

with hip-hop, soul, pop, and funk – the track defies all 

expectations. A true testament to versatility, Megan 

uses her voice to express her own experience of 

neurodivergence and navigating a world where she 

will never be able to please everyone. 

‘www.facebook.com/meganblackmusic 

21/22 MAY 

When Mountains Meet :: At Cottiers, Glasgow. The 

captivating cross-cultural tale tells the true story of 

Scottish musician Anne Wood as she travels from the 

Highlands to the Himalayas to meet her father for the 

first time. Featuring an international cast of 









Mary MacMaster (The Poozies) on harp, Rick Wilson on 

percussion and Rakae Jamil on sitar. The cast of 






24 MAY 

TEENAGE DADS :: At The Attic, Glasgow. Teenage 

Dads are back with a brand new single “Tale Of A 

Man” and news of a fresh wave of dates in the UK and 

Ireland for 2024. ith every release, Teenage Dads 

unapologetically embrace their eccentricities without 

shame or apology. Fresh off the back of taking home 

the 2023 Michael Gudinkski Breakthrough Artist ARIA 

Award, Teenage Dads return with their latest single 

“Tale Of A Man” - a bright and beatific track to 

soundtrack the Summer to come. 

www.teenagedadsofficial.com/tour 

1 SEPTEMBER 

The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... BOO 

HEWERDINE :: At The Glad Café, Glasgow. 2pm. The 

Fallen Angels Club is delighted present a run of 

matinee shows in September to coincide with their 

20th Anniversary Celebrations. The series will start off 

on the 1 September with our old friend Boo 

Hewerdine, before moving onto the wickedly talented 

Kristen Adamson with her band on the 8th of 

September, the following act is none other than the 

amazing Adam Holmes in September 15th and 

sending our series off in style on the 22nd of 

September is the one and only Hannah Rarity. Tickets 

from Tickets Scotland & Ticketweb. 


8 SEPTEMBER 

The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... KRISTEN 

ADAMSON :: At The Glad Café, Glasgow. 2pm. The 













15 SEPTEMBER 

The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... ADAM 

HOLMES :: At The Glad Café, Glasgow. 2pm. The 













21 SEPTEMBER 

ARAB STRAP (with full band) :: At Barrowland, 

Glasgow. Arab Strap are a Scottish indie rock band 

whose core members are Aidan Moffat and Malcolm 

Middleton. In January 2024, the band announced their 

new album, I'm totally fine with it, don't give a fuck 

anymore, with the first single "Bliss". The album will 

be released on Rock Action on 10 May. All tickets @ 


LLOYD COLE :: At The Town House, Hamilton. Lloyd 

Cole will return to the UK to tour solo in September. 

Says Lloyd: “2024 is the year of the one man show. 

The solo show is quite different from anything I’ve 

done the last few years, so it feels oddly fresh. In the 

meantime, I plan to repair my damaged golf swing, 

lose this Winter weight on my bicycle, and get down 

to making some new music.” 

www.lloydcole.com 

22 SEPTEMBER 

LLOYD COLE :: At Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock. 

Lloyd Cole will return to the UK to tour solo in 

September. Says Lloyd: “2024 is the year of the one 

man show. The solo show is quite different from 

anything I’ve done the last few years, so it feels oddly 

fresh. In the meantime, I plan to repair my damaged 

golf swing, lose this Winter weight on my bicycle, and 

get down to making some new music.” 

www.lloydcole.com 

The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... HANNAH 

RARITY :: At The Glad Café, Glasgow. 2pm. The 













FIFE / CENTRAL / 

PERTHSHIRE / TAYSIDE 


Tayside, Perthshire, 

Fife and Central areas 



31 MARCH 


and ADAM and the OBSERVERS :: At Beat 

Generator, Dundee. Three emerging young bands 

have been selected to take part in Scotland’s 

esteemed youth music touring project Hit The Road, 

and will each perform headline hometown gigs. LOW 

TIDE – are an Edinburgh-based indie rock band who 

formed in high school, their debut single Between 

Knuckles was released in August 2023. HOME FOR 

JOY – are a Greenock alt-rock band their first single 

Chapstick was released in January 2024. ADAM AND 

THE OBSERVERS – are a Dundee group, they aim to 

offer a raw, true perspective on life that is relatable 

and comforting for their listeners. 


4 APRIL 

Crail Folk Club presents … Simon & Garfunkel 

Through The Years performed by BOOKENDS :: 

At Community Hall, St Andrews Road, Crail. KY10 

3UH. Critically acclaimed as one of the world’s 

greatest tribute shows, Simon & Garfunkel Through 

The Years continues to delight audiences across the 

globe. Featuring stunning vocal harmonies from world 

-class musicians, this spectacular concert transports 

you on a journey through the epic songs and history 

of the much-loved Simon and Garfunkel. “One of the 

greatest tribute shows anywhere in the world” Stuart 

Cameron, BBC and ITV Broadcaster 

www.crailfolkclub.org.uk 

6 APRIL 

Langtoun Jazz presents ….. EWAN HASTIE 

TRIO :: At Kirkcaldy Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy. 

8pm. The best bass soloist I’ve heard at his age - 

ever!” - that’s how Tommy Smith describes Ewan 

Hastie. The multi-award winning musician and 

composer is fast making his mark on the UK music 

scene after becoming the first Scot to win the BBC 

Young Jazz Musician in 2022. His trio will feature 

some of Scotland’s finest musicians, Paul Harrison on 

piano and Chun-Wei Kang on drums. 

www.facebook.com/langtounjazz 

13 APRIL 

GUN - ‘Hombres’ - Record Store Tour :: At Assai, 

Dundee. 5pm. In celebration of their upcoming album 

‘Hombres’ - GUN - have announced a series of 






records. 


BROKEN CHANTER (Full Band) :: At Beat 

Generator Live, Dundee. 7pm. Broken Chanter - AKA 

David MacGregor - tours new album 'Chorus of 

Doubt' , out 5 April on Chemikal Underground, with a 

full band show in Dundee. 

www.facebook.com/agp.aberdeen/events 

18 APRIL 


Stirling. 4pm. In celebration of their upcoming album 







records. 


Crail Folk Club presents … MADDY PRIOR & 

FORGOTTEN LANDS :: At Community Hall, St 

Andrews Road, Crail. KY10 3UH. Something of a coup 

we have Steeleye Span’s Maddy prior along with other 

magnificent singers and musicians. Maddy Prior & 

Forgotten Lands is both a performance and an 

opportunity to learn, experience & explore traditional 

folk song with some of the very best vocal teachers in 

the business. Maddy Prior and Rose-Ellen Kemp (her 

daughter and fellow singing teacher) are embarking 

on some shows around the UK joined by musicians 

Andrew Sinclair (Steeleye Span guitarist) and Ruth 

Elder (viola and piano). 


27 APRIL 

SKERRYVORE :: At Perth Concert Hall, Perth. 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 



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tweet @ www.twitter.com/TireeMusicFest 

tickets (mail list early access or Sunday 4 February) @ www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk/tickets/ 


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facebook @ www.facebook.com/TMSAScotland 

tweet @ www.twitter.com/TMSAScotland 


web @ www.dougiemaclean.com 

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EDDI READER :: At Albert Halls, Stirling. One of 









28 APRIL 

KING CREOSOTE :: At Perth Theatre, Perth. 

Following sold out shows in London and Edinburgh 

including two performances at Queens Hall, King 

Creosote is pleased to announce the “Any Port in a 

Storm” tour of Scottish and Northern English coastal 

towns and islands. At the tail end of last year, King 

Creosote released the excellent I DES, his first album 

in seven years. The record’s kaleidoscopic musical 

terrain plots vibraphones, accordions, e-bows, 

samplers, ungulates, pipes, scratched records and 

wine glass-drones across its landscape. 

www.facebook.com/kingcreosote 

4 MAY 

Langtoun Jazz presents ….. ALI WATSON 

QUARTET :: At Kirkcaldy Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd, 

Kirkcaldy. 8pm. 24 year old Bass player, Ali Watson, 

has recently been making waves with his new quartet 

comprising an all star band of Glasgow musicians - 

Matt Carmichael, Alan Benzie and Greg Irons. They 

will be showcasing Ali’s compositions from their debut 

album. With influence from contemporary jazz, 

Scottish folk and 20th century impressionist classical 

music, the band quietly transcends traditional genres 

to produce a set of often complex, yet accessible 

music comprising lyrical melodies and thoughtful 

improvisations. 


9 MAY 

Crail Folk Club presents … JACK BADCOCK :: At 

Community Hall, St Andrews Road, Crail. KY10 3UH. 

8pm. Singer and guitarist, Jack Badcock is a veteran 

performer, having toured extensively on four 

continents, predominantly as frontman and founding 

member of renowned world-folk band Dallahan. A 

previous finalist in the BBC Young Traditional Musician 

of the Year Award, his 2021 EP, The Driftwood Project 

was nominated for Original Work of the Year at the 

BBC Scots Music Awards. BYOB, £10 tickets on link 

below or 01333 450572. 


15 MAY 

DAVE ARCARI / ANDRES ROOTS :: At Tolbooth, 

Stirling. This double-header tour sees Arcari and 

special guest Roots bring their respective sounds to 

stages around Scotland. Slide guitarist & songwriter 

Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash 

country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta 

blues and have been showcased via seven 

internationally-acclaimed solo album releases. After a 

successful Kickstarter campaign his latest album 

‘Devil May Care’ was released on limited edition red 

vinyl in November 2023. An official Ambassador for 

the 2024 European Capital of Culture, Andres Roots 

is a slide guitarist from Tartu, Estonia whose music 

has received airplay on five continents and whose 

Golden Disc-earning 2016 LP “Roots Music” remains 

the only blues album ever to top the sales charts in 

Estonia. 

www.facebook.com/andres.roots.roundabout 


When Mountains Meet :: At Albert Hall, Stirling. 




















17 MAY 

DAVE ARCARI / ANDRES ROOTS :: At King's 

Theatre, Kirkcaldy. This double-header tour sees 

Arcari and special guest Roots bring their respective 

sounds to stages around Scotland. Slide guitarist & 

songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as 

much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do 

pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via 

seven internationally-acclaimed solo album releases. 

After a successful Kickstarter campaign his latest 

album ‘Devil May Care’ was released on limited 

edition red vinyl in November 2023. An official 

Ambassador for the 2024 European Capital of Culture, 

Andres Roots is a slide guitarist from Tartu, Estonia 

whose music has received airplay on five continents 

and whose Golden Disc-earning 2016 LP “Roots 

Music” remains the only blues album ever to top the 

sales charts in Estonia. 



18 MAY 

When Mountains Meet :: At Strathearn Arts, Crieff. 




















31 MAY 

MEGAN BLACK :: At PJ Molloys, Dunfermline. Megan 

is an award-winning artist creating a musical blend of 

70’s blues rock combined with queer feminist pop. 

‘Funk for Introverts’ is a song capable of transporting 

you into a new world – fusing Megan’s 70’s rock 

influence with hip-hop, soul, pop, and funk – the track 

defies all expectations. A true testament to versatility, 

Megan uses her voice to express her own experience 

of neurodivergence and navigating a world where she 

will never be able to please everyone. 

‘www.facebook.com/meganblackmusic 

KING CREOSOTE :: At Gardyne, Dundee. Following 

sold out shows in London and Edinburgh including two 

performances at Queens Hall, King Creosote is 

pleased to announce the “Any Port in a Storm” tour of 

Scottish and Northern English coastal towns and 

islands. At the tail end of last year, King Creosote 

released the excellent I DES, his first album in seven 

years. The record’s kaleidoscopic musical terrain plots 

vibraphones, accordions, e-bows, samplers, 

ungulates, pipes, scratched records and wine glassdrones 

across its landscape. 


31 MAY – 2 JUNE 

Langtoun Jazz Festival :: At various venues in 

Kirkcaldy. 


1 JUNE 

KING CREOSOTE :: At Byre Theatre, St Andrews. 












13 JUNE 

Crail Folk Club presents … THOSE FOLK :: At 


8pm. All the way from Australia we are pleased to 

welcome Lawrence Menard (USA) and Clare Quinn 

(AUS) are the transpacific-troubadours known as 

‘Those Folk’. With Lawrence’s Cajun beginnings and 

Californian upbringing melding with Clare’s grounding 

in Australian folk music, their sound is diverse and 

inspiring. Vocal harmonies are featured alongside 

guitars, accordion & banjo. BYOB, £10 tickets on link 

below or 01333 450572. 


17 JUNE 

Concerts for a Summers Night :: At Rossie Byre, 

Dundee (A Free coach service will be organised to go 

from Dundee City Centre). 8pm. An evening of bright 

and vivid music in sunlit halls. Scottish Ensemble’s 

annual summer concert brings vibrant string music to 

open, light-filled venues across Scotland. With a 

programme of music ranging from classical to 

contemporary, including the second part of their new 

commission from David Fennessy, Concerts for a 

Summers Night presents a sonic cocktail of bubbling 

melodies, sweet harmonies, and zesty rhythms. 

www.facebook.com/LACDundee 

6 JULY 


Music :: At Perth Concert Hall, Main Auditorium, 

Perth. Dougie MacLean has built an international 

reputation as songwriter, composer and extraordinary 

performer on his own terms. This talent has taken his 

performance to concerts and festivals all over the 

world and to the stages of Carnegie Hall in New York, 

London’s Festival Theatre and the Sydney Opera 

House. Other appearances of note include sharing the 

stage with Lou Reed and Eddi Reader in the grounds 

of Culzean Castle at the Burns and A’ That festival, 

featuring on the BBC Hogmanay programme from 

Edinburgh Castle with James Taylor and sharing the 

bill with the legendary Mavis Staples at Glasgow‘s 

Royal Concert Hall. 


11 JULY 

Crail Folk Club presents … BOB FOX :: At 


8pm. Don’t miss a chance to experience Bob’s warm, 

rich voice, accompanied by a wonderful guitar style 

that can both drive or embellish his supreme singing. 

Expect to hear songs of love, joy, work and humour 

as he performs material from his time in War Horse, 

newly written songs from the New Radio Ballad series 

and old favourites from his many recordings. BYOB, 

£10 tickets on link below or 01333 450572. 


19 JULY 

EDDI READER :: At Alhambra, Dunfermline. One of 





fans old and new. 


ABERDEENSHIRE / 

NORTH EAST / MORAY 


Aberdeenshire and the 

north east area 



3 APRIL 

RAVELOE :: At Music Halls, Big Sky Studio, 

Aberdeen. 6/6.30pm. True North Sessions are 

intimate solo gigs in the Music Hall’s atmospheric Big 

Sky Studio. Join us on the first or second Wednesday 

of every month to listen to some of Scotland’s hottest 

new musical talent up close. With a drink included in 

the ticket price, enjoy a relaxed arrival from 6pm with 

music starting at 6.30pm. Raveloe, the project of 

Glasgow songwriter Kim Grant who found her moniker 

within the pages of George Eliot’s Silas Marner. Grant 

identifies with the idea of being a weaver (which the 

character Silas Marner is) of words and music and the 

concept of creating worlds to tell stories within, so the 

name Raveloe stuck with her. Being inspired by 

magical-realism, folk and indie rock, Grant’s music is 

a fusion of sounds filled with rich images exploring 

themes of temporality, duality, nature, loss and love. 

Growing up in the industrial town of Motherwell and 

now living in Glasgow the juxtaposition of urban life 

and the natural environment are entwined in the 

songs as is the magic and the mundane. Her debut 

album ‘Exit Light’ was released on Olive Grove 

Records. 

www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 

6 APRIL 

HOLY COVES plus special guests PITNAMOON 

and MONZA EXPRESS :: At Tunnels, Aberdeen. 

7pm. Fresh from packed out festival slots at the likes 

of Isle Of Wight Festival and tour dates all across the 

UK, Holy Coves head to Aberdeen in April. 


12 APRIL 

BROKEN CHANTER (Full Band) :: At Tunnels, 

Aberdeen. 7pm. Broken Chanter - AKA David 

MacGregor - tours new album 'Chorus of Doubt' , out 

5 April on Chemikal Underground, with a full band 

show in Aberdeen. 



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16 APRIL 


Aberdeen. 5pm. In celebration of their upcoming 







records. 


18 APRIL 

FERRIS & SYLVESTER :: At Tunnels, Aberdeen. 

7pm. Rolling Stone's Americana Artist to Watch and 

winner of "UK Album of the Year" at the 2023 UK 

American Awards, don't miss the London folk duo. 


19 APRIL 

World Room Aberdeen :: By TMSA Aberdeen 

Branch. 

www.tmsa.scot/aberdeen-branch 

20 APRIL 

GNOSS :: At Tunnels, Aberdeen. 7pm. Triple Scots 

Trad Music Awards nominees head to Aberdeen firmly 

at the fore of the Scottish folk music scene. 


EDDI READER :: At Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen. One of 









26 APRIL 

KING CREOSOTE :: At Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen. 












4/5 MAY 

When Mountains Meet :: At Rise Up Festival, Lemon 

Tree, Aberdeen. The captivating cross-cultural tale 

tells the true story of Scottish musician Anne Wood as 

she travels from the Highlands to the Himalayas to 

meet her father for the first time. Featuring an 

international cast of storytellers and musicians, the 

show features a vibrant live score combining alap, 

raag, reel and strathspey, as well as English, Gaelic 

and Hindustani vocals. ‘The When Mountains Meet’ 

album will be released on 25 April. Featuring new 

music composed by Anne, the show is co-directed by 

Kath Burlinson (Mairi Campbell: Pulse and Auld Lang 

Syne) and Niloo-Far Khan (Play, Pie, Pint; Grid Iron/ 

EIF; NTS) with Mary MacMaster (The Poozies) on 

harp, Rick Wilson on percussion and Rakae Jamil on 

sitar. The cast of storytellers is Iman Aktar (The Great 

Muslim Panto, Play, Pie, Pint), Hassan Javed (The 

Great Muslim Panto, Play, Pie, Pint) and Jamie Zubari 

(In The Weeds, Mull Theatre). 


18 MAY 

DAVE ARCARI / ANDRES ROOTS :: At Glassel Hall, 

Banchory. This double-header tour sees Arcari and 

special guest Roots bring their respective sounds to 

stages around Scotland. Slide guitarist & songwriter 

Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash 

country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta 

blues and have been showcased via seven 

internationally-acclaimed solo album releases. After a 

successful Kickstarter campaign his latest album ‘Devil 

May Care’ was released on limited edition red vinyl in 

November 2023. An official Ambassador for the 2024 

European Capital of Culture, Andres Roots is a slide 

guitarist from Tartu, Estonia whose music has 

received airplay on five continents and whose Golden 

Disc-earning 2016 LP “Roots Music” remains the only 

blues album ever to top the sales charts in Estonia. 



HIGHLANDS + 

WEST COAST / ARGYLL 

Send us all your gig dates 

for the Highlands 



6 APRIL 

KING CREOSOTE :: At Queens Hall, Dunoon. 












15 APRIL 


Inverness. 5pm. In celebration of their upcoming 







records. 


19 APRIL 

EDDI READER :: At Eden Court Theatre, Inverness. 

One of Scotland's all-time greatest female voices and 








20 APRIL 

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









KING CREOSOTE :: At Nevis Centre, Fort William. 












26 APRIL 

SKERRYVORE :: At Elgin Town Hall, Elgin. 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, highenergy 

sound. 


27 APRIL 

KING CREOSOTE :: At Universal Hall, Findhorn. 












10/11 MAY 

When Mountains Meet :: At Ulluminate Festival, 

Macphail Centre, Ullapool. The captivating crosscultural 

tale tells the true story of Scottish musician 

Anne Wood as she travels from the Highlands to the 

Himalayas to meet her father for the first time. 

Featuring an international cast of storytellers and 

musicians, the show features a vibrant live score 

combining alap, raag, reel and strathspey, as well as 

English, Gaelic and Hindustani vocals. ‘The When 

Mountains Meet’ album will be released on 25 April. 

Featuring new music composed by Anne, the show is 

co-directed by Kath Burlinson (Mairi Campbell: Pulse 

and Auld Lang Syne) and Niloo-Far Khan (Play, Pie, 

Pint; Grid Iron/EIF; NTS) with Mary MacMaster (The 

Poozies) on harp, Rick Wilson on percussion and 

Rakae Jamil on sitar. The cast of storytellers is Iman 

Aktar (The Great Muslim Panto, Play, Pie, Pint), 

Hassan Javed (The Great Muslim Panto, Play, Pie, 

Pint) and Jamie Zubari (In The Weeds, Mull Theatre). 


24 MAY 

KING CREOSOTE :: At The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool. 












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 

28 MARCH 


Dance’ :: At Mareel, Shetland. The film has captured 

the emotion of the farewell concert, immortalising the 

legacy of the most successful Celtic rock band of all 

time, and celebrating the end of an era together with 

their fans. Runrig devotees from over 20 countries 

arrived in Stirling to sing and dance the night away. 

Every note and chord resonated in the hearts of 

everyone at the gig. Runrig signed off with an 

incredible acapella version of “Heart Of Olden Glory”, 

rejoicing with their fans at the emotional ending of a 

remarkable 45-year career. The film is the definitive 

Runrig experience and illustrates the importance of 

the band in Scottish culture and what it means to be a 

Runrig fan. The Last Dance is a concert to remain 

forever in the heart and minds of music-lovers around 

the world. Available On Demand from 22 April, plus 

further screenings to be announced. 


12 APRIL 

KING CREOSOTE :: At Ramsay Hall / NGGT Event, 

Islay. Following sold out shows in London and 

Edinburgh including two performances at Queens Hall, 

King Creosote is pleased to announce the “Any Port in 

a Storm” tour of Scottish and Northern English coastal 









Dance’ :: At Las, Isle of Skye. The film has captured 

the emotion of the farewell concert, immortalising the 

legacy of the most successful Celtic rock band of all 

time, and celebrating the end of an era together with 

their fans. Runrig devotees from over 20 countries 

arrived in Stirling to sing and dance the night away. 

Every note and chord resonated in the hearts of 

everyone at the gig. Runrig signed off with an 

incredible acapella version of “Heart Of Olden Glory”, 

rejoicing with their fans at the emotional ending of a 

remarkable 45-year career. The film is the definitive 

Runrig experience and illustrates the importance of 

the band in Scottish culture and what it means to be a 

Runrig fan. The Last Dance is a concert to remain 

forever in the heart and minds of music-lovers around 

the world. Available On Demand from 22 April, plus 

further screenings to be announced. 


19 APRIL 



:: 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 

The Radio Rooms is an 

independent grassroots venue, 

serving north Northumberland and 

the Scottish Borders


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KING CREOSOTE :: At Community Centre, Portree, 

Skye. Following sold out shows in London and 

Edinburgh including two performances at Queens Hall, 

King Creosote is pleased to announce the “Any Port in 

a Storm” tour of Scottish and Northern English coastal 








30 APRIL 

When Mountains Meet :: At Mareel, Shetland. The 




















11 MAY 

SKERRYVORE :: At Skye Live 2024, Portree. From 









25 MAY 

www.facebook.com/thevenuedumfries 

30 MARCH 

Sonic Youth at the Stove Cafe :: At Stove Café, 

100 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BJ. Free. DMC 

presents Dave Bass’ under 18 acoustic afternoon. 

Showcasing even more of the incredible young & 

talented musicians from across the region. Enjoy a 

chilled afternoon with good food, great coffee and live 

entertainment in the heart of Dumfries High Street. 

www.facebook.com/thestovecafe/events 

5 APRIL 

THE MIND SWEEPERS (album launch) plus 

special guests EBB :: At The Venue, High Street, 

Dumfries, DG1. Head Space Records presents the The 

Mind Sweepers album launch night for – ‘All This Too 

Shall Pass’. 


5 APRIL 

KING CREOSOTE :: At Troon Concert Hall, Troon. 












17 APRIL 


Ayr. 4pm. In celebration of their upcoming album 







records. 





18 JULY 

EDDI READER :: At Troon Concert Hall, Troon. One 

of Scotland's all-time greatest female voices and 




fans old and new. 


SCOTTISH BORDERS 

+ Berwick -Upon-Tweed 


Scottish Borders and 

Northumberland areas 



5 APRIL 

KATHRYN JOSEPH :: At MacArts, Bridge Street, 

Galashiels, TD1 1SP. 7.30pm. We are absolutely 

thrilled to be welcoming the phenomenal Kathryn 

Joseph to MacArts. 

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13 APRIL 

WILDFIRE with support THE HONEY BADGERZ 

and BIG IRON :: At MacArts, Bridge Street, 

Galashiels, TD1 1SP. After a stellar set supporting 

Trucker Diablo. Wildfire return for a headline! The last 

one was SOLD OUT so be sure to get your tickets in 

advance! Joining them on the night will be BIG IRON 

and The Honey Badgerz! 


19 APRIL 

KING CREOSOTE :: At An Lanntair, Stornoway. 












19 JULY 


Music :: At An Lanntair, Stornoway. Dougie MacLean 

has built an international reputation as songwriter, 

composer and extraordinary performer on his own 

terms. This talent has taken his performance to 

concerts and festivals all over the world and to the 

stages of Carnegie Hall in New York, London’s Festival 

Theatre and the Sydney Opera House. Other 

appearances of note include sharing the stage with 

Lou Reed and Eddi Reader in the grounds of Culzean 

Castle at the Burns and A’ That festival, featuring on 

the BBC Hogmanay programme from Edinburgh Castle 

with James Taylor and sharing the bill with the 

legendary Mavis Staples at Glasgow‘s Royal Concert 

Hall. 


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DUMFRIESSHIRE 

+ Carlisle 


for Dumfriesshire, 

South West and Cumbria areas 



29 MARCH 

THE LANGAN BAND :: At The Venue, High Street, 

Dumfries, DG1. For over 15 years now, the three 

members of The Langan Band have been carving out 

their own lawlessly virtuosic path of sound; rampaging 

through the boundaries of conventional genre and 

cavorting into the territories of wild abandon, purest 

intimacy, and unconditional musical elation. 

EDDI READER :: At Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries. One 

of Scotland's all-time greatest female voices and 








16 MAY 

DAVE ARCARI / ANDRES ROOTS :: At HAC, Irvine. 

This double-header tour sees Arcari and special guest 

Roots bring their respective sounds to stages around 

Scotland. Slide guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s 

alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk 

and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and 

have been showcased via seven internationallyacclaimed 

solo album releases. After a successful 

Kickstarter campaign his latest album ‘Devil May Care’ 

was released on limited edition red vinyl in November 

2023. An official Ambassador for the 2024 European 

Capital of Culture, Andres Roots is a slide guitarist 

from Tartu, Estonia whose music has received airplay 

on five continents and whose Golden Disc-earning 

2016 LP “Roots Music” remains the only blues album 

ever to top the sales charts in Estonia. 



19 MAY 

EVIL BLIZZARD :: At The Venue, High Street, 

Dumfries, DG1. 6pm. Early-ish Sunday evening gig. 

Our first trip to Dumfries. We've all got work the next 

morning, so we'll be off stage by 9pm. 


25 MAY 

When Mountains Meet :: At Castle Douglas Town 

Hall (DG Arts Festival), Castle Douglas. The 

















MICKEY 9s :: At MacArts, Bridge Street, Galashiels, 

TD1 1SP. 7.30pm. Anybody who knows the Scottish 

music scene will tell you that Mickey 9s are one of the 

most exciting bands to see live. The irreverent four 

piece from Glasgow combine elements of dance, punk 

and disco into a blistering, genre-defying groove that 

sends crowds into a frenzy. They are previous Best 

Live Act Winners at the Scottish Alternative Music 

Awards. 


20 APRIL 

THE JENSEN INTERCEPTORS with support from 

THREE FROM THE FRIDGE :: At MacArts, Bridge 

Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SP. Gary Martin, from 

Peebles, leads his blues band, The Jensen 

Interceptors, on vocals, harmonica and slide guitar, 

with Mike Park on lead guitar, Richard O’Donnell on 

piano & Hammond organ, Jim Walker on drums, and 

Mike Katz on bass. This is the authentic blues, as it 

should be done. 


26 APRIL 

C DUNCAN (solo show) ….. support from DEVIN 

CASSON :: At MacArts, Bridge Street, Galashiels, TD1 

1SP. 7.30pm. Born and raised in Glasgow by two 

classical musicians, Chris studied piano and viola 

before taking up guitar, bass, and drums in his teens, 

eventually studying music composition at the Royal 

Conservatoire of Scotland. He supported Elbow on 

their UK and North American tour which led him to 

record his third album 'Health' at their studio. 


27 APRIL 

Fire In The Middle + Support :: At Radio Rooms, 

95 Main Street, Berwick-Upon-Tweed. TD15 2AW. £5. 

Providing an interactive, high-octane live show they 

play real music inspired by our very real and intense 

shared human experience, while keeping an eye on 

one goal: to have fun - because, what else should we 

be doing with our time? 

www.facebook.com/theradiorooms 

www.facebook.com/fireinthemiddleuk 

3 MAY 

KING CREOSOTE :: At Hindmarch Hall, Alnmouth. 










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4 MAY 

NEWTON FAULKNER - Feels Like Home Tour 2 

(only Scottish Date) :: At MacArts, Bridge Street, 

Galashiels, TD1 1SP. 7pm. Newton Faulkner is 

continually adjusting to a music landscape dominated 

by flux, he’s moved from the phenomenal success of 

his debut album ‘Hand Built By Robots’ to the surging 

triumph of ‘Write It On Your Skin’; from ‘Studio Zoo’ - 

which was the first album ever to be live streamed 

online while being recorded, and was also recorded 

and released in just five weeks – to the sumptuous 

‘Human Love’ plus multiple other records over his 

incredible 15 year career so far. Seeing these songs 

come to life on stage is going to be nothing short of 

joyous. Plus - Guitar Workshop Tickets £150 - A 

unique guitar workshop experience with Newton - 

very limited in number, plus everything included in 

the VIP package and access to the concert. 


11 MAY 

DUBINSKI with support BÜTTER and 3 Out Of 

4 :: At MacArts, Bridge Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SP. 

Edinburgh’s Dubinski are four inseparable siblings: 

Eugene, Fergus, Donal and Eoin Gaine. Dubinski have 

now taken their high-energy show on the road as an 

international touring act and are gearing up for the 

release of their sophomore album, to be released 

autumn 2024. Bütter are a band rooted in the right 

now, with their own brand of authentic, feverish 

psychedelic rock. 3 Out Of 4 - an energetic and 

dynamic Punk/Rock band from the Scottish Borders. 


15 MAY 

SKERRYVORE :: At Old Fire Station, Carlisle. 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 




17 MAY 

THE NE STREET BAND :: At Radio Rooms, 95 Main 

Street, Berwick-Upon-Tweed. TD15 2AW. 7pm. Get 

ready for a wicked night with The NE Street Band, 

where the beats hit hard and the energy is off the 

charts—don't miss out! 

www.facebook.com/theradiorooms 

THE VINTAGE EXPLOSION :: At MacArts, Bridge 

Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SP. If you haven't had the 

chance to see these guys performing then get your 

tickets booked pronto and party like it's 1959! You will 

be transported back in time for a night of authentic 

Rock n Roll, Swing and Rhythm and Blues. 


20 MAY 

ARAB STRAP (with full band) :: At Brickyard, 

Carlisle. Arab Strap are a Scottish indie rock 

band whose core members are Aidan Moffat and 

Malcolm Middleton. In January 2024, the band 

announced their new album, I'm totally fine with 

it, don't give a fuck anymore, with the first 

single "Bliss". The album will be released on 

Rock Action on 10 May. All tickets @ 


25 MAY 

St Boswells Live! Presents ….. MA KELLY'S 

BOYS :: At St Boswells Village Hall, St Boswells, 

Scottish Borders. 7.30pm. £15. BYOB and 

Nibbles. Ma Kelly's Boys play Status Quo from 

the golden years of 1970 to 1976, covering 

material from the albums 'Ma Kelly's Greasy 

Spoon' until 'Blue For You". Come join Ma Kelly's 

Boys and drink of the Quo boogie. A cover band 

playing 1970-1976 Status Quo covers with a raw 

70s sound, not always note for note....but then 

neither did Quo when playing live! Definitely not 

something for everyone! 

www.facebook.com/stboswellslive 

28 MAY 

When Mountains Meet :: At Corn Exchange, 

Melrose. The captivating cross-cultural tale tells 

the true story of Scottish musician Anne Wood 

as she travels from the Highlands to the 

Himalayas to meet her father for the first time. 

Featuring an international cast of storytellers 

and musicians, the show features a vibrant live 

score combining alap, raag, reel and strathspey, 

as well as English, Gaelic and Hindustani vocals. 

‘The When Mountains Meet’ album will be 

released on 25 April. Featuring new music 

composed by Anne, the show is co-directed by 

Kath Burlinson (Mairi Campbell: Pulse and Auld 

Lang Syne) and Niloo-Far Khan (Play, Pie, Pint; 

Grid Iron/EIF; NTS) with Mary MacMaster (The 

Poozies) on harp, Rick Wilson on percussion and 

Rakae Jamil on sitar. The cast of storytellers is 

Iman Aktar (The Great Muslim Panto, Play, Pie, 

Pint), Hassan Javed (The Great Muslim Panto, 

Play, Pie, Pint) and Jamie Zubari (In The Weeds, 

Mull Theatre). 


14 JUNE 

BLACK UMFOLOSI :: At MacArts, Bridge 

Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SP. World Famous 

Acappella and Dance Group from Zimbabwe - 

The idea of Black Umfolosi came about in 1982 

when a group of school mates started 

improvising their own means of entertainment, 

while at a ZIMFEP Institute. With a gentleness of 

spirit, a joy of singing and exuberance in dance, 

Black Umfolosi has touched audiences of all ages 

locally and internationally since then, and hence 

having done sixteen recordings. 


22 JUNE 

TAILGUNNER ‘Guns For Hire Tour’ with 

support WILDFIRE and ELD VARG :: At 

MacArts, Bridge Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SP. 

Laser guided riffs n' hooks that kill. No 

apologies, no compromise! 2023 was a hectic 

year for the five piece, they delivered their 

debut EP Crashdive, followed by numerous live 

dates across the UK and Europe. They arrive at 

MacArts with plaudits from no less than Judas 

Priest's KK Downing! All the recommendation we 

need! 


29 JUNE 

BOMBSKARE :: At MacArts, Bridge Street, 

Galashiels, TD1 1SP. 7.30pm. Introducing the 

bishops of bounce, the sorcerers of skank, the 

undisputed masters of Scottish death reggae, 

the one and only Bombskare the closest thing 

you'll see to an actual northern powerhouse. 

This nine headed ska demon has been tearing 

up stages the length and breadth of the British 

Isles since before The Crusades. Renowned for 

their technical prowess as much as their 

infectious ska anthems, they combine lush, 

threepart harmonies with choppy guitar attacks 

and an explosive horn section to truly blow the 

audience away. 


20 JULY 

EDDI READER :: At Hawick Town Hall, Hawick. 

One of Scotland's all-time greatest female voices 

and performers, with a unique ability to connect 

with live audiences on a deeply emotional level, 

the Glasgow-born singer promises an 

unforgettable experience for fans old and new. 


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