FESTIVAL MUSIC | Hitlist
MUSIC HITLIST Alexi Murdoch
Kirstyn Smith picks out some of the best musical events at the Fringe
PALE IMITATION FESTIVAL Song, by Toad handpick a selection of the best Scottish indie acts, including Eagleowl, Adam Stafford, Supermoon and a Night Records showcase. See preview, page 71. Henry’s Cellar Bar, 629 4101, until 29 Aug, times and prices vary.
CRAP MUSIC RAVE PARTY Anarchic DJ Tomás Ford accepts any and all suggestions, as long as they’re rubbish. See preview, page 71. Just the Tonic at The Community Project, 0330 220 1212, until 30 Aug (not 24 & 25), midnight, £6 (£5).
LANG LANG Young Chinese virtuoso Lang Lang has become one of the most famous pianists in the world and has reportedly inspired over 40 million Chinese children to take up the instrument. Usher Hall, 473 2000, 21 Aug, 8pm, £26–£46 (£13–£23).
ANTONIO FORCIONE & ADRIANO ADEWALE
percussionist blend soul-jazz and flamenco guitar with African and Latin rhythms. See preview, page 68. Assembly George Square, 623 3030, 23–30 Aug, 8pm, £14–£15 (£13–£14).
MAX RICHTER Contemporary classical mixed with indie pop from Richter, renowned for his remix of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Playhouse, 473 2000, 24 Aug, 8pm, £10–£32 (£5–£16).
HOT DUB TIME MACHINE Party on at this all-night-long mashup of instantly recognisable tunes from the 60s to the present day, presented against a video backdrop. City Nightclub, 26 & 27, 30 Aug, 11.30pm, £16.50 (£15).
FLAMING LIPS The Flaming Lips bring their cosmic eccentric live show, furry animals and fake blood back to the Fringe, as part of Magners Summer Nights. See feature, page 67. Ross Bandstand, 27 Aug, 6pm, £32.50.
The award-winning Italian acoustic guitar virtuoso and the Brazilian
ALEXI MURDOCH London-born Scottish singer-
66 THE LIST FESTIVAL 20–31 Aug 2015
songwriter, now living the true musician’s lifestyle in Berlin, performing tunes as enigmatic as he is. The Hub, 473 2000, 27 Aug, 9.30pm, £25 (£12.50).
SUFJAN STEVENS Celebrating the release of latest album Carrie & Lowell, Stevens performs a rare UK date. See preview, page 65. Playhouse, 473 2000, 30 Aug, 8pm, £20–£30 (£10–£15), sold out.
Add Miaoux Miaoux at Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Edinburgh Art Festival Detours and Art Late 20, 21 & 26 August
Acts include:
– Carol Ann Duffy at Talbot Rice Gallery
– Man of Moon at Collective – Miaoux Miaoux at Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Tickets from £4 edinburghartfestival.com