FEBRUARY 2010

NEWS...

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Top musicians band together for Haitians

Blues night
Behind The Wall in Falkirk with Last Tango In Memphis is running a blues night once a month, starting on the thurs 11th of feb.The tickets £5 meal deals two course £7.50.

Valentine Jazz
Friday 12th  February 7:30 pm at West Street Arts Centre,
Valentine Jazz: for Jazz  lovers, music lovers (and all lovers!) with a very versatile band - Simon Carlyle and his friends, £6, from the café or on the door.

West St Arts Centre
4 West Street
Penicuik
Midlothian, EH26 9DL
Scotland
Tel: 01968 678804
Email: pcaa@penicuikarts.org

www.penicuikarts.org

Hi,

Our band is called Rifter. We write our own songs and also do some covers. We are a young band aged 15yrs & 16yrs. Our band is made up of Matt (singer), Liam (bass guitar), Alistair (drums), Jordan (guitar) & Paddy (guitar). We have played various venues in Glasgow including the O2. We are playing Ivory Blacks on 13 th February 2010. Looking for gigs in and around Glasgow.

DOOGIE WHITE
– Fantastic Scottish Hard Rock vocalist - ex- Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow and Yngwie Malmsteen's Vocalist for 6 years, is playing a Charity gig with his original 80's Motherwell band LA PAZ at THE ARK Waterloo Place, Edinburgh FRIDAY 26 th FEB 8.00PM .
The gig which is for the Mexican LA PAZ/GART Children's Charity is sponsored by IMPORTED INSTRUMENTS Music Store, is an entirely FREE event. Over 18's only please. Support from Fireproof Match and Leith FM's own Dode Muir, as the Last Tree.  A great night of hard rock both originals and old favourites from Doogie's days in Rainbow/Deep Purple. A chance to catch this superb vocalist up close and personal.

Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Benefit gig for Motor Neurone Disease
Glenn Tilbrook +support. At
Lounge,
33 Main St.
Largs.
01475 689968
Sun. 21st Feb
Doors , 7.30pm , Tickets ,£17.00

The Shutdown
Thurs 4 th Feb 2010
20:00-21:30, £5.10, £3.85 (conc)
Tickets: 01324 506850
The Bo'ness Hippodrome
10 Hope Street
Bo'ness
EH51 0AA

The Hippodrome Bo'ness is proud to welcome Accidental Media to present a multimedia experience from two Falkirk-born performers.

Novelist and playwright Alan Bisset (‘Boyracers') will read from his latest novel. Filmmaker and musician Adam Stafford (front man of the band ‘Y'All is Fantasy Island ') will follow up with a live music set. The evening will conclude with screenings of a selection of short films the pair have collaborated on, including their critically acclaimed short ‘The Shutdown' – a beautifully shot documentary in which Alan recalls the intense experience of growing up next to the Grangemouth petrochemical plant and the harrowing experience of an explosion that temporarily deformed his father. The event will be followed by a Question and Answer session.

http://www.accidental.tv

http://www.alanbissett.com

The Powderhall Arms
Keen to regain our reputation as one of Edinburgh's oldest and most respected venues for traditional music The Powderhall Arms is looking for both new & established musicians for a year round weekly programme of live music; so whether you are amateur, semi professional or professional there's likely to be a place for you here.

We're interested in hearing from musicians, line ups, vocalists and bands who wish to perfect their ‘sets', audition for a residency, or simply play the occasional gig in front of live and appreciative audiences of 50 ~70 persons.
Monthly residencies are available for the right people.

Wednesday Led by Les & Kenny Wilson & Friends
Acoustic Guitar, Fiddle and Musicians workshop
All musicians welcome; an opportunity to practice & play with like minded people in an informal setting ~ Ring Kenny (0786 666 4582)
or Les (0789 137 7080)

Thursday Auditions TBC

Friday 8.00pm Music; Live @ The Powderhall Arms
Auditions / Bookings / January & February. Residency Available


Saturday 8.00pm
Music; Live @ The Powderhall Arms

Auditions & Bookings January & February. Residency Available


Sunday ‘Sunday Folk' ~ from 4.00pm
Play with like minded people in an informal setting ~ Residency Available

"Scotland's Best Thin Lizzy Tribute Band!"

6th of February, @ The Wynd, 19, Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1EH.  Phone number; 01592646550.

Start time 8.30pm.

19th of March, @ The Dreadnought Rock, King Street, Bathgate, EH48.  Phone number; 01506 630 575.

Start time 8.30pm.

Artist Agency
We are currently expanding our agency to find further artists throughout Scotland to play various venues and events for our agency.

Currently been running 7years+ and over 500 venues on books.

Bands of all styles. (Indie/Rock/80's/70's/Covers/Present!)
Soloists
Folk/Traditional
DJS
Karaoke Presenters & Hire

Gigs for all levels of bands available, Commitment and Professionalism required 100%.

Please email:
Band Name - Area - Website/Myspace - Previous few Gigs and further info.


Please get in touch to show interest. - Artistagency@hotmail.co.uk

Fife Jazz Club

Fife Jazz Club's contribution at the Lomond Hills Hotel, Freuchie, to the Fife Jazz Festival on Sunday afternoon 7 Feb 2-4pm is a double bill of youth big bands - with snow on their boots from the extreme north of Sweden the Arctic Youth Orchestra, led by trumpeter Tim Hagans, and Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra, FYJO, led by pianist Richard Michael.

The Static - ready to be unleashed!
South Queensferry's very own punk rockers The Static are off to a flying start to 2010. They have just finished recording their demo and are planning to play live as much as possible in the coming months. Described as The Clash on steroids this energetic 3 piece have built up plenty of catchy original tunes and are looking for a chance to unleash them on the Scottish music scene and beyond. For more information on The Static or for a copy of the demo - thestatic@live.co.uk  ,  www.thestaticuk.webs.com , www.myspace.com/thestaticbanduk

Eoghan Colgan
Thurs 28tj Jan Stereo Renfield Lane Glasgow Doors 7pm, 8pounds tickets from: www.ticketweb.co.uk

Eoghan has been busy over the last couple of years playing at the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park, the Q Magazine Awards Launch Party alongside Athlete and The Manic Street Preachers, the Grazia Magazine Fashion Awards ceremony in London, the Scottish Fashion Awards Show in Stirling Castle and the Mobile Phone World Conference in Barcelona and on the 28th returns to Glasgow to play in Stereo.

Alan Windram Live

Alan Windram Live at The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh EH2 2AA, on Sat 20th Feb,
Doors 7.30 for 8pm start
tickets £10/8 conc all profits from the gig going to Leukaemia charity 'Callums Trust'
tickets available from www.borderevents.com/boxoffice or call 01750 725480
more info at www.alanwindram.co.uk or wee bit below.

In support of his brand new solo album '10 o'clock in the morning', Alan is playing The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Following a 'sell out' performance recently at The Wynd in Melrose, Alan is looking forward to bringing his own brand of Scottish Americana back to Edinburgh, with a brilliant band featuring members of his former combo 'Splendid'.  This is sure to be a winter warmer which will bring some summer pop back into your life. Once again Alan will be donating all profits from the gig to Borders charity 'Callum's Trust' ( www.callumstrust.org ). Support for the gig will come from rising star Maria Doherty, so come along early and you won't be dissapointed, and help raise more funds to aid people coping with Lymphoma, Leukamia and Myeloma.  Standing gig.  More information from www.alanwindram.co.uk

Blind Lemon

Just about the most snow I've ever seen in East Lothian and can we find anywhere that sells sledges? Not likely… Garbage hasn't been collected in 18 days and the entire country has run out of grit for the roads… sheesh!

Anyway, here's an update on the Blind Lemon gigs

Thursday 21 January 2010 , Black Bull, Grassmarket, Edinburgh from 2200-0030

Saturday 30 January 2010 , Cuiken Inn, Penicuik from 2000-2300

Saturday 13 February 2010 , Roslin Glen Hotel , Roslin, 2130-0045… This is a NEW venue for us and we'll be playing in the function room…. It's £5.00 a ticket – come on, are we NOT worth it?

A recent press release on Blind Lemon:

“Rocking 60's and 70's classics from the Golden Era delivered with passion, power, and maximum R & B. These guys are great and actually play their OWN instruments, unlike the talentless monkeys that I churn out year on year so that gullible idiots can make me richer”

(Simon Cowell yesterday in the Daily Mail)

guys,

I seem to have been targeted in a similar scam to those on this page:    http://www.gigguide.co.uk/caution.htm   please make people aware.
unfortunately I fell for the first mail , it was full of dodgy/elaborate grammar but thought maybe he was a middle aged french-canadian trying to write English. I didn't fall for the second email though. Unfortunately I told him when I was on holiday in Jan / when I was back to continue lessons. I also gave my mobile number...but they are probably in Russia or Ghana and won't rob my flat while I am away...fingers crossed...someone will be here anyway =)

Regards,
Dave Holmes

Red
Red is Cover are a 5 piece Brighton based band, combining alternative, melodic rock with some hard rock and progressive leanings.

Red is Cover will be beginning a tour early March in support of it's debut E.P 'Better Ways to Burn'. Having two Scottish band members, the band is excited to have been confirmed for Dexter's Bar (Dundee) on 7th March and are in talks with bands, including Midas Fall, to arrange dates in both Glasgow and Edinburgh.

The band's music can be heard on myspace.com/rediscoveruk along with regularly updated news on gigs!

STUDIO EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Due to a recent closure of a studio, we have the following items for sale. all items are less than 30 months old, some only 6 months and are in very good to excellent condition.

All equipment has been serviced yearly and been looked after in a smoke free environment. All guide prices are listed, there are more than one of most items listed and we would request sales go through by the end of January 2010.

All items are held in a secure storage unit that has easy transport links by bus, train and car for your convenience when picking up.

Make us some offers!


Marshall DSL50 Heads - £325 each
Marshall 1960a Cabinets - £275 each
Hartke 3500 Bass Heads - £200 each
Hartke 410XL Bass Cabs - £175 each
Sound City 40C Combo - £200 each

EV SX300 PA Speakers - £275 each
Wharfdale Wedge Monitors - £125 each
Crown XS500 Power Amp - £250
Crown XLS602 Power Amp - £175
Yamaha MG166CX Mixer - £150 each

Tama Hyperdrive Shell-Pack (BLACK) 22/10/12/14/16 + Mapex Snare - £550
Pearl SRX Session Shell-Pack (CHERRY FADE) 22/10/12/14 + matching snare - £450
Pearl Icon Rack (3 sides plus clamps) - £150
Various Hardware including stools, stands, arms and clamps - Various

Focusrite Voicemaster Pro Pre-Amp - £275
Samson S-Curve 2x15 Ch EQ - £100
AKG C1000 mics - £75 each
Shure SM58 mics - £50 each
Rode NT1A mics - £85 each
Shure Drum Mic Set - £200
8/4 - 15m Multi-Core - £80

Mac Pro G5 - £600
Dual Core 1.8 GHz
4GB RAM
1000GB HD
Pro Tools 7.4 LE pre-installed
Runs like a dream

Thanks,

George.
harboursound@hotmail.co.uk

Backroom Revival

Glasgow's much missed Backroom Acoustic Club makes a return from 6th December at its new home, The Common Rooms, 77 Byres Road, Glasgow G11 5HN. The Backroom was one of the city's first acoustic nights and wil be run by original host Andy Paterson, but with a new format that sees both featured artists and open mic slots. Entry is free, arrive early to book open mic slots. Doors 7.30, show starts 8.00pm

Robertson and Reid. Plus Gordon! Sign Up For Seven Week Festive Run At Edinburgh's Royal Oak

Singer Ian Robertson and poet A A Reid start a seven week Tuesday night run downstairs at The Royal Oak, Edinburgh this Tuesday at 8pm. The run finishes on Tuesday December 29th after which the duo plan to take stock.

Says Reid: "Tuesday' s show will find Robertson and Reid in sombre mood as the focus groups following our preview gig at The Oak on October 14th were not great.

"However, having discovered Gordon stacking shelves at Sainsbury, Ian and I feel that we may now be turning a corner in the business that is show; the only way is up for Robertson and Reid. Plus Gordon!"

Reid added that while the duo won't be charging anyone to get in to their two and a half hour set (with interval)...getting out may be another matter entirely. Special guest this Tuesday are Sam Cassels, Mark Harding and 'Crumbling Jack'.

Oswald Set To Release
‘Flying To The Ground'

Out 8 th February 2010

Scottish indie pop band, Oswald gear up to release 2 nd single

Following in the footsteps of Franz Ferdinand, The Fratellis and Biffy Clyro, Oswald are the latest band set to break out of the Scottish music scene. The band, who are signed to R&R Music will be releasing the next single that has been selected by fans on the official Oswald website for release in the new year.

‘Flying To The Ground' was written by lead singer Tom about his friend Sam who tragically died in suspicious circumstances earlier this year.

Lead singer Tom explains the lyrics behind the song,

“Sam was a guy who had a full sex change - she was 23 when I met her at one of our gigs through a friend. A little while after we met she went out one Saturday night in Edinburgh . I got a phone call early the next morning to say that Sam had beenkilled - she had apparently fallen from a 4 storey building and landed in an alleyway where she died.”

Penning the song that day, the track was originally written to be dark and angry but includes some dance elements that reflects Sam's ‘full of life' attitude.

“She was a total clubber and the life and soul of a party, she knew how to live and always wore glitzy clothes and was an incredible person. I was trying to get across her struggle for acceptance within herself and happiness but also the lack of acceptance from people around her about what and who she was. Everybody has the right to be who they are.”

Oswald empower their fans to directly vote for the band's singles. They post demoson their website ( www.oswaldtheband.com ), the fans vote for the favourites and Oswald head to the studio to give them exactly what they want. To further include the fans participation in the Oswald releases they have been invited to re-mix “Flying To The Ground” in a competition with the winning entry being included in the commercial release package.

‘Flying To The Ground' will be available to download digitally from all major digital outlets as well as through www.oswaldtheband.com and R & R Music on 8 th February 2010 .

With the fans in charge, expect the unexpected.

“Far from being a lightweight pop act, the band's songs have a strength anddepth to them that gives them an added dimension to their overall sound.” – Daily Record

For more info check out www.oswaldtheband.com and www.randrmusic.com

NEW PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING (PAT) SERVICE FOR MUSICIANS IN SCOTLAND

Has a venue asked you about electrical safety and a PAT certificate for your gear before letting you play a gig?  And even if you haven't been asked yet, would you like to be ready for the first time that someone does? Would you like to know that your gear is safe?  Would you like to have your kit tested (and any minor faults fixed there and then) by a musician who understands your particular needs? If you need anything PAT tested, contact Bernie Hewitt on 01383 623325 or 07795 233920 and we can make arrangements to get the tests done, and a certificate made out very quickly if that is needed.  The most it will cost you is £2.30 per test if you bring your gear to me in Dunfermline.   Or if you wish, I can come to you for an additional minimal call-out charge.    

Bernie Hewitt
bh@bernhew.com Tel:     01383 623325 Mob:  07795 233920

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To whom it may concern,

The Edinburgh Folk Club meets on a weekly basis within the Pleasance Cabaret Bar in Edinburgh every Wednesday although there is a break during The Edinburgh Festival period and Christmas holidays. We feature a wide range of folk and traditional material.

Our Spring programme is as follows 13/1 Dick Gaughan
20/1 The Whistlebinkies
27/1 Burns Night 3/2 Jani Lang Band
10/2 Anna Massie and Maireard Green
17/2 Sara Grey and Keiron Means
24/2 Mike Wilson and Damien Barber 3/3 Ken Campbell's Ideal Band
10/3 Celtish
17/3 Brendan Hendy Trio
24/3 Dana and Susan Robinson
31/3 Woody Pines 7/4 Alan Reid and Rob Van Sante
14/4 Pipedown
21/4 Bruce Molsky
28/4 Allan Taylor
All gigs at Pleasance Cabaret bar £8, £7(conc) £5 members unless otherwise stated.
If you could kindly assist by including details of these shows within your publication, radio programme, or other media outlet, this would be greatly appreciated. We are in the process of building a new web site at http://www.edinburghfolkclub.co.uk Thanks for your assistance meantime. John Jessiman(Edinburgh Folk Club)

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Saturday 27 February
Scots Music Group Ceilidh
St Bride's Centre, Orwell terrace
Advance sales £8/£6 on the door £10/£7
The Robert Fish Band
Doors open 7.30 dancing 8pm – midnight
Licensed bar and hot food for sale at the break
Tickets and details from 0131 555 7688 or
www.scotsmusic.org

Saturday 20 March
Scots Music Group Ceilidh
St Bride's Centre, Orwell terrace
Advance sales £8/£6 on the door £10/£7
Crowdie House Ceilidh Band
Doors open 7.30 dancing 8pm – midnight
Licensed bar and hot food for sale at the break
Tickets and details from 0131 555 7688 or
www.scotsmusic.org

Saturday 24 April
Scots Music Group Ceilidh
St Bride's Centre, Orwell terrace
Advance sales £8/£6 on the door £10/£7
Bella McNab's Dance Band
Doors open 7.30 dancing 8pm – midnight
Licensed bar and hot food for sale at the break
Tickets and details from 0131 555 7688 or
www.scotsmusic.org

Saturday 29 May
Scots Music Group Ceilidh
St Bride's Centre, Orwell terrace
Advance sales £8/£6 on the door £10/£7
Da Hooley
Doors open 7.30 dancing 8pm – midnight
Licensed bar and hot food for sale at the break
Tickets and details from 0131 555 7688 or
www.scotsmusic.org

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