847 0820. 8pm. £14. Dance rhythms witlt percussionists Jennings attd Stone and DJ Dolpltitt Boy as well as the folk/funk. rock. trattce fusion of Tlte Peatbog Faeries. Purl (if-Celtic C(Hlllt’(‘lf()ll.\‘.
I Spirit, Salm and Sacred Song St Andrew‘s in tlte Square. St Andrew‘s Square. 559 5902. 8pm. £12.50. Authentic attd ancient Celtic song frottt (iaelic Scotlattd. Ireland and Wales forttt the Psaltn Sittgers. lnnis ()irr Singers and the Powys Male Voice Choir. itt a production of Margaret Bennett and Caluttt Martin. I’ut'l ()fCt'Ilit' Cmmt’climts.
I John McCusker The Old liruittnarket. Candleriggs. 353 8000. 10pm. £15. Tlte Scots fiddler attd instrumentalist presents ‘lfnder One Sky". at ttew. large-scale composition for twelve musicians plucked frotn both sides of the Tweed. including Roddy Woomble. Julie liowlis. laitt lVlacDonald. (iraham Coxon. Attdy Cutting and limma Reid. Part of Celtic ('(mnt't‘limts.
I Celtic Connections Festival Club Holiday ltttt City West. Botltwell Street. 353 8000. 10.30pm—4am. £3.50- £7.50. See Thu I.
I Celtic Connections Ceilidh Royal Concert Hall: lixhibition Hall. Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. 10.30pm. £8. Music from the Scott Harvey Ceilidlt Band. l’urt (if (‘t’llit‘ (‘rntlir’r‘liuitsz
Glasgow
I Accordion Workshop Royal Concert Hall: Clyde lioyer. Sattchiehall Street. 353 8000. 1 lattt. £6. Sandy Brechitt teaches complete beginners. attd although instruments are provided. please brittg one along. if possible. I’m! ofCe/lit' Connectivity.
I Burns Song Workshop Royal Concert Hall: Lomond Foyer. Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. l lattt. £6. John .‘ylorran leads a workshop on some of the bard's lesser known songs. and vocal technique. I’arl ({ch/Iit' (imm'climts.
I Learn the Small Pipes in a Day Royal Concert Hall: Buchanan Suite. Saucltiehall Street. 353 8000. 1 lattt. £30. Dave Shaw guides participants through the basics of the gentler. bellows-blown pipes. Booking essential. pipes provided. Part of Celtic C(HIIH’CIfUIlS.
I Scottish Country Dance Workshop Royal Concert Hall: lixhibition Hall. Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. l lattt. £6. Bring a pair of soft shoes and learn the basics of Scottish Coutttry Dancing. Purl (t/‘(i'llic ('mt/tt't'limts.
I Landscapes Royal Concert Hall: Strathclyde Suite. Sauchieltall Street. 353 8000. 1pm. £12.50. An ensemble of some of the best young musicians attd Scottish jil/l. players: ttttder Mark Sheridan‘s direction each soloist presents a musical depiction of a ‘landscape' that inspired them. I’url a/‘(i'liic CUIIIH’CUUHS.
I Accordian Techniques Royal Concert Hall: Clyde l‘oyer. Saucltieltall Street. 353 8000. 1.30pm. £6. A workshop for developittg playing techniques. with Sandy Brechin. Suitable for those with some experience. Bring your own box. l’ur! (ich/lit' (imitt’climis.
I Gospel Workshop Royal Concert Hall: lixhibition Hall. Sauchieltall Street. 353 8000. 1.30pm. £6. A session with liddie Bennie. including warm tips. harmonies attd improvisation for beginners and experienced singers alike. I’url rig/Celtic ('(ntltt't'll'mts'.
I Celtic Music Radio Royal Concert Hall: lixhibition Hall. Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. 2pm. See Thu 1.
I Danny Kyle’s Open Stage Royal Concert Hall: lixhibition Hall. Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. 5~7pm. Free. See Thu 1. I Aberfeldy and Lior The (iarage. Sauchiehall Street. 332 l 120. 8pm. £14. lidinburgh battd who charm with their lo- fi acoustic folky sound attd boy-girl harmonies. With support from the Attssie sitiger/songwriter. I’ur! o/‘Cvllit' Connections.
I Caoimhin O Raghallaigh & Mick O’Brien and Andy Morrow & Tony
O’Connell St Andrew's iii the Square. St Andrew’s Square. 559 5902. 8pm. £12.50. Duo double feature of astonishing young lrislt musicians on liddle. uillean pipes. and anglo- concertina. Purl que/Iit' C(Ullfl’t'lfnllS‘. I Jace Everett and Julie Roberts Classic (irand. Jamaica Street. 847 0820. 8pm. £12.50. The Coutttry Music Association sponsor this ‘New from Nashville' concert. Purl (t/‘Ce/It'c Connections.
I The Jerry Douglas Band ABC. Sauchiehall Street. 332 2232. 8pm. £15. American dobro star and seminal American fusion pioneer has appeared on over 1000 albums through his 34 year career and is current holder of the CMA Musician of the Year Award. l’ur! (if (iv/tic Connections.
I The Mick West Band The National Piping Centre. McPhater Street. Cowcaddens. 287 551 1. 8pm. £10. Powerhouse Scots singer West is joined by guitarist and piper l’t‘ank McLaughlin. sax/whistle player l‘i‘ttsel‘ l-‘ilield attd multi-ittstrumentalist Steve Lawrence. I’url (if ( i'liit‘ Connections.
I The Wailin’ Jennys attd Bruce Molsky with Mary Ann Kennedy A night of Americana from the acclaimed l'S all-women. tttttlti-instrutnental and vocal harmony trio. US liddler attd Scots (iaelic sittger/ltarpist in support. Par! 0]" Celtic Curt/nations.
I The Unusual Suspects and David Munnelly The Old l'i'uitmarket. Cattdleriggs. 353 8000. 9pm. £15. Ireland's rising star of the button accordion. Munnelly. opens the show for the 22-piece folk big battd attd its unique. grand-scale arrangements of
traditional-based tttttes and songs. Part of
Cc/lit‘ (‘mtlu't'limtsz
I Celtic Connections Festival Club Holiday lntt City West. Bothwell Street. 353 8000. 10.30pm 4am. £3.50 £7.50. See Thu 1.
Edinburgh
I Reforesting Scotland Masked Imbolc Ceilidh Rudolf Steiner Hall. Spylaw Road. ()7946 226208. 7pm" lattt. £10 (£3 £6). Scottish dancing with llttd Yer Wheesht. Shakanaka attd friends. attd an organic bar attd raflie. Wintery masks attd costumes optional - though recommended.
Glasgow
I Celtic Music Radio Royal Concert Hall: lixhibition Hall. Saucltieltall Street. 353 8000. 2pm. See Thu 1.
I lshbel MacAskill’s Taste of The Fest The National Piping Centre. .‘ylcPltater Street. Cowcaddens. 353 8000. 2pm. £10. Sunday showcases. featuring guests frotn the Festival's programme. presented by the great (iaelic singer. l’url (If ( 'e/Iic C(mm'climrs‘.
I David Munnelly and Laura McGhee Classic (it'and. Jamaica Street. 847 0820. 8pm. £12.50. (iypsy jazz. kle/met' attd 20s Irish music frottt Muttttelly. I’ll/'1 rig/Celtic (invitations.
I Kathleen Maclnnes The National Piping Centre. McPhater Street. Cowcaddens. 287 551 1. 8pm. £11). The linest of the emerging (iaelic singers. with her own group. l’url ul'Ce/tic ('mim'climts.
I Klezmatics and Moishe’s Bagel The Old l’ruitmat‘ket. Candlet'iggs. 353 8000. 8pm. £15. Continually breaking new ground with their marriage of Jewish diasporan traditions with other world sounds. the New York-based sensations kick off their 21st anniversary year with their first-ever Scottish appearance. Support frottt the brilliant Scots band covering some of the same ground. with classical/jazz overtones. I’url relic/lie Connectivity.
I Rik Palieri Cafe Cossacltok. Rttssiatt Cultural Centre. King Street. 5530733. 9pm. £6. Hobo songs attd stories frottt the Vermont musician. Booking essential.
I Celtic Connections Festival Club Holiday ltttt City West. Botltwell Street. 353 8000. 10.30pm -4am. £3.50--£7.50. See Thu 1.
Edinburgh
I Tim O’Leary and Cammie Robson Wee Folk Club. Royal Oak. lttfirtnary Street. 557 2976. 8.30pm. £3. lrish guitar. bouzouki. fiddle player attd singer joined by Cantrip's guitarist.
Stirling
I Back of the Moon Stirling Folk Club. Stirling County Rugby l-"ootball Club. Bridgehauglt Park. Causewayhead Road. 01259 218521. 8pm. 'l‘t'aditional Scots songs and tuttes on pipes. liddle. whistles attd guitar.
Tuesday 6
Glasgow
I Session 'l'crminal Bar. West Regent Street. 221 7369. 8.30pm. 1-‘ree. Scottish/Irish folk session with liiona Young.
Edinburgh
I Breabach l.eith liolk Club. The Village. South liort Street. 478 7810. 7.30pm. £5. New sounds on pipes. whistle. fiddle and guitar.
I Ceilidh Club The Lot. (irassmarket. 225 2299. 8pm. £6. Ceilidh dancing. furious fiddlers attd callers to lead you through the steps.
Wednesday 7
Glasgow
I Ballads of the Book Clarkston Library. Clarkston Road. Clarkston. 353 8000. 7pm. Free. Ballads oft/Iv Bonk. conceived by ldlewildis Roddy Woomble attd writer lidwitt Morgan. brings together Scottish writers. poets and musicians. With Stewart Henderson frottt Chcmikal l'nderground Records and special guests. I Michael Simons Tchai ()vna. Deanston Drive. 649 7258. 8pm. £2. (ilasgow-based guitarist plays folk/ blues.
Edinburgh I Ojos de Brujo lTsher Hall. Lothian Road. 228 1155. 7pm. £12.50 £17.50. lissential urban music frottt the streets of Barcelona. ()jos de Brttjo blend Buleria futtk. reggae. Tango. Bhangra attd hip hop ittto a veritable llatttenco-fuelled fiesta of colour. sound atid music. I Archie Fisher lidinburgh Folk Club. Cabaret Bar. The Pleasance. 650 2458. 8pm. £6 (£5). chl-kent attd highly influential singer/guitarist attd broadcaster a seminal figure iii the Scottish folk revival.
Thursday 8
Glasgow
I Heather MacLeod 8: The Healthy Measures St Andrew ’s iii the Square. St Andrew's Square. 559 5902. 7.30pm. £8 (£6). liclectic folk. ja// attd roots-pop from the Lewis-born chanteuse.
Falkirk
I Session l‘alkirk l-‘olk Club. The Polish Club. At'not Street. 01324 489241. 8pm. £5. All welcome.
Edinburgh
I Fundraising Ceilidh St Bride's Centre. ()rwell Terrace. 346 1405.
7.30pm midnight. £9 (£6). l-‘undt'aising ceilidlt for the (ireen Team. with music from the lttcidentals. Contact 555 7668 or info(0 greenteantabcl.co.uk for tickets and further information.
Cumbernauld
I Gaberlunzie Cumbernauld 'l‘heatre. Kildrtttn. 01236 732887. 7.45pm. £5. Banter. sottg and music from the veteran entertainers.
Saturday 1 0
Edinburgh
I The 2007 Middle East Festival One World Peace Concert Queen‘s Hall. Clerk Street. 668 2019. 6.30pm. £8 (£6). Featuring traditional sottg and dattce frotn Africa. Tibet. China. lttdia. and Israel with performances frottt: Waa Sylla. Mehul (iarg. Khidmatul Khadim. The lttternational Stili School of Sheikh Ahtnadou Batnba. Diwatt. Chang Zhang. The lilements World Theatre. l.eeala. Merav Israel. .\'afee Mohamttted. Lee (iet‘shtmy and Mary Catherine Burgess.
Peebles
I Dick Gaughan liastgate Theatre & Arts Centre. liastgate. 01721 725 777. 7.30pm. £1 1 (£9). Socialist. troubadour. balladeer attd superb acoustic guitarist. (iaughan is one of the greatest—ever Scots performers.
Stirling
I Stirling’s 5th Annual Hafla Albert Halls. Duttibarton Road. 01786 473544. 8--1 lpttt. £10. Celebrate cultural diversity itt music. art attd culture. Performances from top belly dancers and local groups.
Glasgow I Andy Robinson Cafe Cossachok. Russian Cultural Centre. King Street.
553 )733. 9pm. £5 (£3). Spanish guitarist.
Edinburgh
I The Big Seat By The Fire St (ieorge's West Church. Shandwick Place. 225 7001. 8pm. £2. Music. song and surprises from ALP Scots .\lttsic (iroup. Please BYOB.
I Scott Gardiner Wee l‘olk Club. Royal ()ak. lnlirntary Street. 557 2976. 8.30pm. £3. l‘ine bothy balladeer front the North liast.
Stirling
I Sangsters Stirling Folk Club. Stirling County Rugby liootball Club. Bridgehaugh Park. Cattsewayltead Road. ()1259 218521. 8pm. ()utstanding harmony singing front the award- winning four piece.
Glasgow
I Session 'I'et'tninal Bar. West Regent Street. 221 7369. 8.30pm. Free. See Tue 6
Edinburgh
I Michael Marra l.eitlt l-‘olk Club. The Village. South l"ort Street. 478 7810. 7.30pm. £8. The great Dundee songwriter/pianist returns with tttore of his humorous. touching and thought— provoking lyrics.
I Ceilidh Club The Lot. (irassmarket. 225 2299. 8pm. £6. See Tue 6.
Wednesday 14
Glasgow
I Michael Simons Tchai ()vna. Deanston Drive. 649 7258. 8pm. £2. See Wed 7.
Edinburgh
I Eamonn Coyne and Kris Drever lidinburgh Folk Club. Cabaret Bar. The Pleasance. 650 2458. 8pm. £611.51. lt'ish tenor banjo player front Salsa Celtica accompanied by ()t'cadian guitarist attd vocalist (es-l‘ine l-‘t'iday. now Latt) Kris Drever.
Glasgow
I Rallion St Andrew 's itt the Square. St Andrew‘s Square. 559 5902. 7.30pm. £7 (£5). l'lc‘l‘)‘ Scots fiddle-play ittg attd vocals head up the Scottish band.
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