<strong>MNS</strong> <strong>GIGguide</strong> - a MUSIC NEWS Scotland supplement page 8: edinburgh + west + mid + east lothian Travelling a distance to play or watch a gig? Get latest roads and traffic updates @ www.trafficscotland.org // www.twi er.com/trafficscotland 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. www.thegreatleslieband.com/tour/ 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’ www.facebook.com/summerhalledinburgh 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. www.facebook.com/soundhouseorg 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’ www.facebook.com/summerhalledinburgh 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. www.facebook.com/summerhalledinburgh 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/ www.twitter.com/euromovescot 17 APRIL GUN - ‘Hombres’ - Record Store Tour :: At HMV Livingston. 12noon. 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 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. www.skerryvore.com/tour/ 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. www.facebook.com/queenshall www.fallenangelsclub.com fb @ www.facebook.com/The-Fallen-Angels-Club-1495539<strong>31</strong>728736 twitter @ www.twitter.com/KevoMorris Email your gig dates to robert.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com
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