JAZZ
I The Hardiine Studio 55. Bruce Hotel. Cornwall Street. East Kilbride. 32 29771. 8pm. £2. MOR with a strong commercial hook. indicating potential for popularity beyond a strictly rock audience.
I The Answer Halt Bar. 160 Woodlands Road. 332 1210. 9.30pm. Free.
I Big George and The Business Studio. 12 Shuttle Street. Paisley. 889 6867. 10pm. £1 . Big George returns to the Studio for his monthly slot.
I The Receiving End Twa Corbies. Greenrigg Road. Cumbernauld. 0236 727473.
Edinburgh
I Something Happens and The Linden Tree Venue. Calton Road. 557 3073. Veterans of the touring circuit. Somethingllappens may be disappointed with the lukewarm reaction to last year‘s Stuck Together with God's Glue LP. but it hasn‘t dampened their enthusiasm for playing live. Support The Linden Tree can already claim to be Radio One favourites — their Mark Goodier session is recorded on 23 March, preceded by a Billy Sloan session up here— and they have interest from American record company Interscope. which was started by top producer Jimmy lovinc with the injection of a staggering amount of capital. Ex-Silencer Joe Donnelly is currently helping them out on rhythm guitar. I Elephant Noise Oddfellows. Forrest Road. 220 1816. Guitar band who recently emerged blinking from the studio clutching tapes of some new songs ofthe ‘sprawling epic‘ variety. I Red Hot and Blue Platform One. Rutland Street. 225 2433. Rock‘n'roll. I The Charlie Davidson Band Preservation Hall. Victoria Street, 226 3816. 9.30pm. Free. I Excellent Rain Negociants. Lothian Street. 225 6313. 9.30pm. Free. See Thurs 31. I Alter Eight Mince St James Oyster Bar, Calton Road. 557 2925. 9pm. Free. See Thurs 31. I The Rootsles Duo Ryrie‘s. Haymarket Terrace. 337 7582. Residency. See Fri 25. I David Valentine and Murray lnnes Blue Lagoon. Angle Park Terrace. 3379922. 9.30pm—12.30am. Free. Vocals and sax. I The Last Detail Scottie Lounge. Abercorn Gardens. 669 7244. Free. Residency. I Karaoke night Trading Post, The Shore. 553 5153. 9pm. Free.
UNDAY 27
Glasgow
I The Magic oi the Musical Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street. 332 3123. 6.30pm. £14, £12. £9. £7. £4. The City of Glasgow Philharmonic Orchestra celebrate that most popular of theatrical genres with a selection of pieces from the most popular musicals.
MONDAY 4 Glasgow
I Dionne Warwick Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street, 332 3123. 6.30pm. £35. £25.£20. £15.£10. Firstof two all-too-rare opportunities to hear that magnificent voice — but it comes at a price. Such is the prerogative of a living legend.
TUESDAY 5 Glasgow
I Dionne Warwch Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 332 3123. 6.30pm. £35. £25,£20.£15, £10. See Mon 4.
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FRIDAY 25 Edinburgh
I Cauld Blast Orchestra Assembly Rooms. Edinburgh. 228 l 155. 8pm. £6 (£4). An unconventionalcelebration of Burns Night features the eclectic. jazz-tinged music of Cauld Blast alongside contributions from singers Rod Paterson and Michael Marra. plus poetry readings. See Folk listing.
SATURDAY 26 Glasgow
I Cauld Blast Orchestra Moir Hall (Mitchell Theatre). Granville Street. 221 3198. 8pm. £6 (£4). See Fri 25.
I Andy McGiassan Band Halt Bar. 160 Woodlands Road. 332 1210. 8pm. Free. One-off gig for former SYJO drummer and his young band.
SUNDAY 27 Glasgow
I Savouma Stevenson Trio and Mike Travis's EH15 Riverside Club. Fox Street. 248 3144. 8pm. £5 (£3.50). Savourna Stevenson's once traditionally based harp-playing is now unmistakeably dominated by jazz harmonies. helped along by the presence ofdrummcr Mike Travis in her regular trio. Mike‘s own jazz-fusion quintet E1115 share this attractive bill. See preview.
WEDNESDAY 30 Edinburgh
I Savouma Stevenson Trio Cafe Royal. 17 West Register Street. 556 1884. 8pm. £3. See Sun 27 (but note that EH 15 are not on this gig. which is part of the Edinburgh Folk Club programme).
TUESDAY 5 Glasgow
I Annual St Valentine's Jazz Concert Mitchell Theatre. Granville Street. 221 3198. 8pm. £6.50. The St Valentine‘s concert (which never seems to happen on St Valentine‘s Day). organised by the Glasgow Society of Musicians. has become a staple feature of the traditional and mainstream music scene in the city.
THURSDAY 7 Glasgow
I Chick Lyall Duo and Duartet Henry Wood Hall. Claremont Street. 552 3223. 7.30pm. £4 (£2). Glaswegian pianist Chick Lyall gets a welcome opportunity to tour for the Scottish Jazz Network. in an imaginative double bill. Chick will be joined by Norwegian saxophonist Tore Brunborg in their duo. and will also play with his quartet featuring Phil Bancroft on saxophone. George Lyle on bass. and drummer Tom Bancroit. The tour goes on to Cowdray Hall in Aberdeen on Friday and Younger Hall in St Andrews on Saturday. See preview.
Residencies
Note: Pub gigs are subject to lrequent changes. and checking with the venue may be advisable. Musicians and/or venues are asked to let us know it information is inaccurate or out oi date. or it your gig is not listed. See under Rock ior all Blues gigs.
GLASGOW Fridays
I Blacktriars Jazz Blackfriars. 36 Bell
Street. Merchant City. 552 5924. 9pm. Free. Check with venue for details.
I Nigel Clark and Domlnchshworth Brewery Tap. 1055 Sauchiehall Street. 339 8866. 9.30pm. Free. Guitar duo.
I Kurt Wylie Baby Grand. Elmbank Gardens. Charing Cross. 248 4942. 9pm. Free. Mainstream piano.
I Glasgow Rhythm Club Unitarian Church. 72 Berkeley Street. 7.45pm. Discussion and music on record. New members are always welcome. Details from Jim Henderson on 334 4225 or Bill Winter on 944 4402.
Saturdays
I Bill Fanning Orchestra Society of Musicians. Berkeley Street. 221 61 12. 2pm. Non-members £1. Mainstream big band. Evening session features the Society Duartet at 8.30pm.
I Another Hairdo Cafe Drummond. St Vincent Street. 221 6636. 1—5pm. Free. Saxophone and piano duo.
I George Penman's Jazzmen Carnegie‘s. 142 St Vincent Street. 226 3833. 1.30pm. Free. Traditional.
I Bobby Deans Ouintet Curlers. 256 Byres Road. 334 1284. 3pm. Free. Mainstream. plus guests.
I George McGowan Orchestra Chubby Chesters. 1781ngram Street. 5520876. 2—5pm. Free. Mainstream big band.
I Basement Trio Brewery Tap. l055 Sauchiehall Street, 339 8866. 9.30pm. Free. Guitar trio.
I Another Hairdo The Brasserie, West Nile Street. 8pm. Free. Mainstream to modern duo.
I Kurt Wylie Baby Grand. Elmbank Gardens. Charing Cross, 248 4942. 9pm. Free. Mainstream piano.
Sundays
I Paisley Arts Jazz The Bar. Paisley Arts Centre. New Street. 8871010.12.30pm. Free. Artists change weekly. Check with venue for details.
I Ah Um Blackfriars. 36 Bell Street. Merchant City. 552 5924. 9pm. Free. Electric quintet.
I George Penman's Jazzmen Curlers. 256 Byrcs Road. 334 1284. 8pm. Free. Traditional.
Mondays
I Bobby Deans Duartet Curlers, 256 Byres Road. 334 1284. 8.30pm. Free. Mainstream. plus guests.
I Kit Carey's Jazz Band 147 Club. (‘heapsidc Street. off Broomielaw. 221 0271 . 9pm. Free. Traditional.
Tuesdays
I Bobby Wishart Group Halt Bar. 160 Woodlands Road. 332 1210. 9pm. Free. Bop to fusion.
I Bill Finlayson Baby Grand. Elmbank Gardens. Charing Cross, 248 4942. 9pm. Free. Mainstream piano.
Wednesdays
I Sandy Taylor and Alex Moore Society of Musicians. Berkeley Street. 221 61 12. 8.30pm. Non-members 50p. Mainstream piano and guitar.
I Another Hairdo Yates Wine Lodge. Sauchiehall Street. 332 3141. 9pm. Free. Mainstream to modern quartet.
I Kurt Wylie Baby Grand. Elmbank Gardens. Charing Cross. 248 4942. 9pm. Free. Mainstream piano.
Thursdays
I Another Hairdo Mitchell‘s. North Street. 204 4312. 9pm. Free. Mainstreamto modern duo.
I Dill Flnlayson Baby Grand. Elmbank Gardens. Charing Cross. 248 4942. 9pm. Free. Mainstream piano.
I Kurt Wylie Victorian Bar. Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate , 552 4267. 9.30pm. Free. Mainstream piano.
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I Geoii Byme Trio MeKirdy‘s. 43 Assembly Street. Leith. 553 6363. 9pm. Free. Mainstream. Plus lunchtimejazz jam session at 12.30pm.
I Alpha Jazz Duartet Ellersley House Hotel. Ellersley Road. 337 6888. 8pm. Free. Traditional.
I Spirits oi Rhythm Haymarket Bar. Haymarket Terrace. 8.30pm. Free. Traditional.
Saturdays
I Alex Shaw Trio Platform 1 . C aledonian Hotel. Rutland Street. 225 2433. 1—3pm. Free. Mainstream pianist.
I Toto and the Jazz Bostons Preservation Hall. Victoria Street. 226 3816. 2—4pm. Free. Mainstream.
I St Stephen Street Stampers Cavern Bar. 7 Bernard Street. Leith. 554 7515. 12—2.30pm. Traditional.
I Geott Byme Trio McKirdy‘s. Assembly Street. Leith. 553 6363. 9pm. Free. Mainstream. Plus jazz lunch club session at 12.30pm.
I Doctor McJazz Young‘s Hotel. Leamington Terrace. 229 6481 . 8.30pm. Free. Traditional.
I Alpha Jazz Duartet Elle rsley House Hotel. Ellersley Road. 337 6888. 8pm. Free. Traditional.
Sundays
I Capital Jazz Band Crest Hotel. Queensferry Road. 332 2442. 2—5pm. Free. Traditional.
I The Climax Jazz Band Glencairn Hotel. Royal Circus. 225 5218. 5.30—7.30pm. Free. Traditional.
I Jan Swanson Sextet The Precinct. 110-114 Rose Street. 225 3297. 9pm. Free. Mainstream singer.
I Jean Mundell and Embers West Sextet Haymarket Bar. Haymarket Terrace. 8.30pm. Free. Mainstream singer.
Mondays
I Le Jazz Hot The St James Oyster Bar. Calton Street. 557 2925. 9pm. Free. Sophisticated swing trio.
I Dougie Urquhart Duo The Shore Bar and Restaurant. 3 The Shore. Leith. 553 5080. 9pm. Free. Mainstream to bop guitarduo. I Live Jazz Edinburgh University Students Association. Pleasance Bar, The Pleasance. 5570984. 8pm. Free. Opento non-students.
I East Coast Jazz Band Blue Lagoon. Angle Park Terrace. 337 9922. 9pm. Free. Traditional.
I Elastic Band The Pavilion. Buckstone Terrace. 445 5584. 9pm. Free. Traditional.
Tuesdays
I Jack Finlay and Kenny Ellis The Shore Bar and Restaurant. 3 The Shore, Leith. 5535080. 9pm. Free. Mainstream piano and bass.
I Swing '90 Malt Shovel. Cockburn Street. 225 6843. 9pm. Free. Hot Club-style swing.
I Live Jazz Cafe L'Odeon, George [V Bridge. 2204950. 9.30pm. Free. Usually swing from either Le Jazz Hotor Jazzamatazz.
I Louisiana Ragtime Band Navaar House Hotel, Mayfield Gardens. 667 2828. 8.30pm. Free. Traditional.
I Criterion Jazz Band Fat Sam‘s. 56 Fountainbridgc. 228 3111.8.30pm. Dixieland.
Wednesdays
I Alex Shaw Trio Platform 1.Caledonian Hotel. Rutland Place. 225 2433. 9pm. Mainstream pianist.
I Live Jazz Edinburgh University Students Association. Pleasance Bar.The Pleasance. 557 0984. 8pm. Free. Opento non-students.
I Al Falnveather and The Sundowners
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