music tradition features all sorts of music. amateur and professional. opera to folk. instrumental and vocal. live iii the gardens. Fourteen batids play classical. jazz. percussion. French and Chilean songs. Scottish traditional and more. Bar. Food.
I Strathspey and Reel Concert Queen's Hall. Clerk Street. 668 20l‘). 7.30pm. Presented by Lotliiati Schools Orchestra. with guest Bonnie Rideout - three times US National Scottish Fiddle Champion.
I Lizzard Lounge Cafe Grui'iiti. Mansfield Church. East London Street. I0pm—2am. Tickets £6 (£5 ). Information 550 37I6. Venezuelan singer Carlos Pena and the Muchachos. l).l Uncle Fawaz.
LiVingston
I Storytelling In Scotland Howden Park Centre. I0.30am—5.30pm. Followed by dinner and a ceilidh. All-day Conference and workshops. Ftill details from the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Netherbow. Hiin Street. Edinburgh 557 5724.
Glasgow
I Michael Marra and Liz Lochhead COttier Theatre. Hyntlland Street. 357 3868. 8pm. ill I. Ticketlink 287 55! I. In Flagrant Delicht combines the prose. poetry and wit of Lochlieatl with Marra's condensed. affecting song-tales iii a delicioust imaginative celebration of ourselves. l’ur/ u/ l/l(’ ll’t's/ liml /-'t'.vlii‘u/
Edinburgh
I None Of The Above Bongo Club. New Street. 558 7604. 8.30pm. £6 (£4). Alternative. eclectic musical visions with acoustic post-punk Swelling Meg. the Squair Mile Consort of Viols. and songwriter Sharon Bolatn.
I Juan Martin Queen's Hall. Clerk Street. 668 20I‘). 2.30pm. £7 84 £I0 (£5 & £8). Virtuoso guitarist in a varied concert that stretches the limits of flamenco. Presented by Flamencovision.
MONDAY 21
Glasgow
I Fete De La Musique Botanic Gardens. Info: 33‘) 428I. From 5pm. Free. Information from the Alliance Francaise. 33‘) 428 I. See Sat l‘).
I Michael Marra and Liz Lochhead Cottier Theatre. Hyntllaiitl Street. 357 3868. 8pm. E] I. Ticketltnk 287 55I I. See Sun 20. Purl 0/ the War! /;'IIt/ Festival
TUESDAY 22
Glasgow
I Naga Mas Kibble Palace. Botanic Gardens. 7.30pm. Free. Glasgow's own Javanese gamelan (metal percussion) group play traditional court music and tnore recent compositions using contemporary instruments and influences. Purl u/ l/I(’ War] 15ml I'It's‘tit'u/
WEDNESDAY 23
Glasgow
I Weekly Scots Fiddle Workshops Kinning Park Complex. Cornwall Street. Kinning Park. 7.30-‘).30pni. £4 (£I.50). See Wed I6.
Edinburgh
I Julie Henigan Edinburgh Folk Club. Pleasance Theatre Cabaret Bar. The Pleasance. 8pm. £4 (£3). children free.
LiVingston
I Samba Workshops Howden Park Centre. Information and booking. 0I5()6 433634. 7.30pm. 1; l0 (£7) for four sessions. Led by the Edinburgh Samba Band.
THURSDAY 24 Glasgow I Ian Davison and Carol Sweeney New Dawn Folk Club. Riverside Club. Fox Street. 248 3 I44. 8.30pm. £3—L‘5.
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Sonora La Calle look lively at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Sat 12 Jun
I Fiddle Workshop Kelvinside Hillhead Church. Observatory Road. 33‘) 2865. 7—‘)pm. £3.50. Information from Comunn na Gaidhlig. 33‘) 2022. Part a] I/It' ll’t'vi End Festival
‘ Edinburgh
I Fast Forward Positive Lifestyles
Ceilidh Caledonian Brewery. Slateford
Road. 8pm. £6 (£2.50). Music from the
Tartan Gussets. I)I Sliuggs and the Shoe Shine Boys.
folk&world
residencies
The following details are for regular free weekl dates: see main listings for one-o or ticketed shows. Gigs are listed by city, then by day. Residencies will be listed. provided that up-to-date details are supplied to us. Jazz Residencies listings are compiled by Abigail Bremner.
Thursdays
I O‘Neills Kiltnarnock Road. Shawlands. 9pm. Free. Irish theme bar. Live bands.
I Finnegan's Wake St Vincent Street. 248 498‘). ‘)pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Park Bar Argyle Street. 33‘) I7l5. 9pm. Free. Martin Pottinger and Co. I Molly Malones Hope Street. 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Live bands.
Fridays
I Molly Malones Hope Street. 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Irisli theme ptib. Live bands.
I lock Tamson's Byres Road. 8pm. Free. Live Celtic bands.
I O'Neill's Queen Street. 8pm. Free. Irish theme pub with live music.
I Finnegan's Wake St Vincent Street. 248 4989. 9pm. Free. Iriin theme pttb. Live bands.
I Park Bar Argyle Street. near Kelvin Park. 33‘) l7 l5. 9pm. Free. Highland bar with live music.
Saturdays
I Tolbooth Saltmarket. 8.30pm. Free. Live singers. '
I Molly Malones Hope Street. 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I lock Tamson‘s Bytes Road. 8pm. Free. Live Celtic bands.
I O'Neill's Queen Street. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub with live music.
I Finnegan's Wake 7‘) St Vincent Street. 248 498‘). ‘)pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Park Bar Argyle Street. near Kelvin Park. 33‘) I7I5. 9pm. l'I‘CC. Famous I‘lighlantlcr's bar. Live groups.
Sundays
I Doctor Browns Queen Street. 22! 9330. 3pm. Free. The Bloody Sarks play traditional Scottish.
I Molly Malones Hope Street. 332 2757, 9pm. Free. Live bands.
I Wintersgills Great Western Road. 9pm. Free. The A\ei'age Folk Band.
I Lismore Bar I)umbarton Road. 9pm. Free. Traditional music session.
I Finnegan's Wake 7‘) St Vincent Street. 248 498‘). 9pm Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Victoria Bar Stockivell Street. 552 6040. 9pm. Free. Session.
I Blues Band Scolia Bar. Stockwell Street. 552 868 I. 3.30—5.30pm. Free.
I Park Bar Argyle Street. near Kelvin Park. 33‘) I7I5. 9pm. Free. Informal Highland music.
Mondays
I Molly Malones Hope Street. 332 2757. 9pm. Free. lrisli theme pub. Live bands.
I Clutha Vaults Stockivell Street. 9pm.
Free. Session.
Tuesdays
I Dolphin Bar Dumbarton Road. Partick. 9pm. Free. Folkation.
I Molly Malones Hope Street. 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Park Bar Argyle Street. near Kelvin Park. 33‘) I7I5. 9pm. Free. Highland music session.
I O'Neill‘s Queen Street. 8.30pm. Free. Live bands.
I .Iinty McGinty’s Ashton Lane. Byres
Road. 9pm. Free
Wednesdays
I Molly Malones Hope Street. 332 2757 9pm. Free. Iriin theme pttb. Live bands.
I Tolbooth Saltmai'ket. 9pm. Free. Live folk groups.
I lock Tamson's Byres Road. 9pm. Free. Live celtic bands.
I Finnegan's Wake 7‘) St Vincent Street. 248 498‘). ‘)pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live batids.
I Park Bar Argyle Street. near Kelvin Park. 33‘) I7I5. 9pm. Free. Highland music.
EDINBURGH
Thursdays
I Noble's Bar Constitution Street. Leith. 8pm. Free. Peter Rowati's Party Pieces. ()pen stage. Infoi'iiiatioti 07050 l69684. I Antiquary Bar St Stephen's Street. StOckbridge. 9pm. Free. Open folk session.
folk & world MUSIC
I Sandy Bell‘s Forrest Road. 225 275l. 9pm. Session. Free.
I O'Neill's South Bridge. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Finnegan's Wake Victoria Street. 226 38 I6. ‘)pm—2am. Free. Irish theme pub with live music.
Fridays
I The Hebrides Market Street. 220 42I3. 9pm. Free. Live music.
I 0' Neill's South Bridge. IOpm. Free. Live Irish-themed music.
I Finnegan's Wake Victoria Street. 226 38l6. ‘)pm—2am. Free. Irish theme pub with live music.
I Alan Hunter and Friends Waterloo Buffet. Waterloo Place. 556 7597. 9pm. Free.
I Sandy Bell's Forrest Road. 225 275l. 9pm. Free. Scots/Irish session.
I Thistle Hotel Manor Place. 225 6 I44. ‘)pm—midnight. Free. Live Scottish music.
Saturdays
I Shore Music The Shore Bar. Shore. Leith. 225 275 I. 9pm. Free. Folk instrumental music.
I Traditional Session The Tass. High Street. 8pm. Free.
I The Hebrides Market Street. 220
42 l 3. 9pm. Free. Live music.
I O'Neill's South Bridge. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Biddy Milligan's Grassmarket. 220 I246. 9pm. Free. Live music.
I Scruffy Murphy's George W Bridge. 225 I68I. 9pm. Free. Live Irish
I Finnegan's Wake Victoria Street. 226 38l6. ‘)pm—2am. Free. Irish theme pub with live music.
I Whistle Binkies Niddry Street. 557
5| I4. l().30pm—Iate. Free. Live roots/folk bands.
I Ensign Ewart Lawnmarket. top of High Street. 225 7440. 9pm. Free. Live folk singers.
I West End Hotel Palmetston Place. 225 3656. 9pm. Free. Accordion music in the bar.
I Royal Oak Infirmary Street. 557 2976. 9pm till late. Free. Informal session.
Sundays
I Sandy Brechin and Friends Ensign Ewart. Lawnmarket. top of High Street. 225 7440. ‘)-l Ipm. Free. Accordionist in an open session.
I I Sandy Bell‘s Forrest Road. 225 275l. ‘; Afternoon from Ipm. Free. Session in the
famous folk tib.
I Finnegan 5 Wake Victoria Street. 226 38 I6. 9pm—2am. Free. Irish theme pub with live music.
I Royal Oak Infirmary Street. 557 2976. 3pm. Free. Andy Chung; I0pm—late. Informal music upstairs and downstairs.
Mondays
I Finnegan's Wake Victoria Street. 226 38I6. ‘)pm—2am. Free. Irish theme pub with live music.
I Fiddler's Arms Grasstnarket. 229 2665. 9pm. Free. Instrumental session.
Tuesdays
I Session Sandy Bell's. Forrest Road. 225 275l. 9pm. Free.
I O’Neill's South Bridge. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Finnegan's Wake Victoria Street. 226 38I6. 9pm—2am. Free. Irish theme pub with live music.
I Green Tree Cowgate. 225 I294. 9pm. Free. Instrumental. mainly Irish.
Wednesdays
I Folk Session Village Inn. South Forth Street. 478 78 I0. 9pm. Free.
I Sandy Bell's Forrest Road. 225 2751. 9pm. Session. Free.
I The Shore Bar The Shore. Leith. 553 5080. 9pm. Free. Session. _
I Finnegan's Wake Victoria Street. 226 38 I6. 9pm—2am. Free. Irish theme pub with live music.
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