Music Jazz
Arbroath ■ Jazz at Hospitalfield Hospitalfield House, Hospitalfield, 01382 774648. £tbc. Regular jazz nights at this well- regarded venue featuring the cream of musical talent from around Scotland. See website for details of who is performing. Isle of Islay ■ Burgess/Harrison/Caribe/Brown Lagavulin Distillery, Port Ellen, 0131 467 3660. noon–2pm. £7. Tunes new and old from this group lead by saxophonist John Burgess. Part of Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival. ■ Jesse Davis All Star Islay Band Rhinns Hall, Portnahaven, 0131 467 3660. 4–6pm. £10 (£9). The magnificent blend of Jesse Davis, Colin Steele (trumpet), Phil Bancroft (sax) and Paul Harrison trio. Jazz to make your ears happy. Part of Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival. ■ Zoe Rahman, Mario Caribe and Stu Brown Ionad Chalium Chille Ile, Gartnatra, Bowmore, 0131 467 3660. 7–8.30pm. £10 (£9). One of the brightest young stars on the UK’s contemporary jazz scene is joined by Mario Caribe (bass) and Stu Brown (drums). Part of Lagavulin Jazz Festival. ■ Nova Scotia Jazz Band Machrie Hotel, Port Ellen, 0131 467 3660. 8.30–10.30pm. £8 (£7). A new quartet featuring reeds, bass, banjo and cornet, and offering some fresh interpretations of classic jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Part of Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival. ■ Melting Pot Bruichladdich Hall, Bruichladdich, 0131 467 3660. 9.30–11.30pm. £10 (£9). Dancefloor jazz with a Latino edge from trumpeter Colin Steele’s six-piece. Part of Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival.
Sunday 19
Glasgow FREE Live Jazz Cafe Rogano, 11 Exchange Place, 248 4055. 1.30pm. See Sun 12. FREE Duffy’s Blues Jam The Wise Monkey, 508 Great Western Road, 334 5125. 5pm. See Sun 12.
Edinburgh ■ Summertime Blues The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). Night of blues organised by vocalist James Carr. FREE The Whighams Jazz Club Whighams Wine Cellars, 13 Hope Street, 225 8674. 8.30pm. All singers and instrumentalists are welcome at this jazz jam with a different host every week and a stellar trio including a WJC Jam Session with a performance from the Sound of Seventeen Big Band (19 Sep). ■ The Beau Nasties The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Sun 12. Isle of Islay ■ Jesse Davis Quartet Ardberg Distillery, Port Ellen, 0131 467 3660. noon–2pm. £9. Inspired by Canonball and Bird, the New York saxophonist leads his quintet with passionate adventure and vibrancy. Part of Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival. ■ Jazz Festival Walk RSPB Loch Gruinart, RSPB Visitor Centre, Gruinart, Bridgend, 01496 850505. 11am. £3 (£1 members). A short walk around the area before settling in for some jazz at the Loch Gruinart Visitor Centre. Part of Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival. ■ Nova Scotia Jazz Band RSPB Loch Gruinart, RSPB Visitor Centre, Gruinart, Bridgend, 0131 467 3660. noon–1.30pm. £7. See Sat 18. ■ Rahman, Steele, Bancroft and Caribe Ionad Chalium Chille Ile, Gartnatra, Bowmore, 0131 467 3660. 3–4.30pm. £9 (£8). Taking turn to play in duos and trios, the group showcase some chamber jazz for your listening pleasure. Part of Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival. ■ Martin Kershaw Laphroaig Distillery, Laphroaig, 0131 467 3660.
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5–6.30pm. £8 (£7). The alto and soprano saxophonist leads a new project with bass and drums. Part of Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival.
Monday 20
Edinburgh FREE Ron Henderson’s, 94 Hanover Street, 225 2131. 6.30pm. See Mon 13. ■ Great Jazz Jam Session The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £2 (£1). See Mon 13. ■ The Jazz Bar Big Band The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). See Mon 13. ■ Glamour & The Baybes The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Mon 13.
Tuesday 21
Glasgow FREE The Hot Club of Glasgow Ivory Hotel, Langside Avenue, Shawlands, 636 0223. 7.30pm. See Tue 14. ■ Gus Stirrat Tchai Ovna, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. £3. Monthly jazz sounds with Gus Stirrat and guests.
Edinburgh ■ The Six O’Clock Blues & Swing Train The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. Donation. See Tue 14. FREE Steve Tyler Henderson’s, 94 Hanover Street, 225 2131. 6.30pm. See Tue 14. ■ Tuesday Heartbreak Live Funkout The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Tue 14. Dundee ■ International Guitar Night Marryat Hall, City Square, 01382 434940. 7.30pm. £12.50 (£10). Some of the world’s foremost acoustic guitar players get together for a showcase of their talents and different styles. This year’s line-up is Alexandre Gismonti, Pino Forastiere and Brian Gore.
Wednesday 22
Glasgow ■ dbass Tchai Ovna, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. £2. New material from the funky hip hop folks. Edinburgh ■ Todd Gordon Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, 665 2240. 7.30pm. £15 (£13). Todd Gordon sings classics from the Great American Songbook. ■ Plunge Trio The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £6 (£5). Swedish jazz trio. ■ Mike Kearney Ka-Tet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Wed 15.
Thursday 23
Edinburgh FREE Ged & Doug’s Jazz Duo Henderson’s, 94 Hanover Street, 225 2131. 6.30pm. See Thu 9. FREE Nick Gent Henderson’s, 94 Hanover Street, 225 2131. 6.30pm. See Thu 9. ■ International Guitar Night Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, 665 2240. 7.30pm. £14 (£12). See Tue 21. ■ Jazz Bar Quartet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). See Thu 9. ■ The Freaky Family The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11pm. £2 (£1). See Thu 9. East Kilbride ■ Broadway to Hollywood Village Theatre, Maxwell Avenue, 01355 248669. 7.30pm. £10 (£8). Songs from stage and screen performed by Scottish jazz vocalist Colin Scougall and his band.
Folk
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Thursday 9
Glasgow ■ Sam Baker St Andrew’s in the Square, St Andrew’s Square, 0870 013 4060. 7.30pm. £13. Poetic, introspective singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas – who had to relearn how to play guitar after he just survived a terrorist bomb blast in Peru. ■ Yvonne Lyon and Gareth Davies- Jones City Halls: Recital Rooms, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £10. Ex- music teacher Lyon is a Scottish singer and songwriter, with a soothing vocal style. Davies-Jones is a fair trade activist and songwriter with experience of Africa. ■ Don Cossack Balalaika Café Cossachok, Trongate, 553 0733. 9pm. £6. Colourful Russian song and dance troupe all the way from Glasgow’s twin city of Rostov-on-Don. Edinburgh ■ Rantum Scantum The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. Donation. A clever duo with an eclectic mix of jazzy contemporary, American and traditional songs. FREE Folk Night Nobles Bar, Constitution Street, Leith, 629 7215. 9.30pm. Local bands and performers.
Linlithgow FREE Linlithgow Folk Festival Linlithgow, 01506 843376. Annual weekend folk festival comprising concerts, ceilidhs, instrumental and singing workshops, canal cruises, children’s events, street events and an open-air stage. Headlining act this year is the Old Blind Dogs. www.linlithgowfolk.com/festival.htm
Friday 10 Edinburgh ■ Edinburgh Ceilidhs Roxy Art House, Roxburgh Place, 339 5374. 7.30pm. £10 (£6.50; under 12s £3.50). Traditional fun with ceilidh bands and a piper, and some international folk dances to complement the Scottish classics. Refreshments available. FREE Tom Oakes and Kathryn Nicoll Captains Bar, South College Street, 8.30pm. Traditional instrumental flute, guitar and fiddle.
Milngavie ■ John Renbourne Milngavie Bookshop, 37 Douglas Street, 956 6947. 7.30pm. £10. Pentangle’s finger-pickin’ guitarist. Linlithgow FREE Linlithgow Folk Festival Linlithgow, 01506 843376. See Thu 9. Www.linlithgowfolk.com/festival.htm
Saturday 11
Glasgow ■ Russian Night with Don Cossack Balalaika and Ken Campbell’s Ideal Band Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, 577 4970. 7.30pm. £8 (£6). A feast of authentic Russian music and dance from the Don Cossack group from Glasgow’s twin city of Rostov on Don, accompanied by Ken Campbell’s new Scots traditional trio. ■ Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £9–£17.50. The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, with guest pipe band, singers and dancers, presents an evening of lively Scottish music, slow airs and entertainment. Compered by Jim McColl MBE, with Musical Director John Mason MBE and Conductor Blair Parham. ■ The Hellfire Club, The Dirt and Graham Robertson The Griffin, 226 Bath Street, 331 5170. 8.30pm. £3. Cajun and alt.country headliners at this Americana night. Edinburgh FREE Kirsty-Jacqueline Lingard Captains Bar, South College Street, 4pm. Afternoon fiddle-led session.
Wilco and Phil Selway Headed by brilliant, contrary alternative country icon Jeff Tweedy (pictured), Chicago’s Wilco return to Scotland in support of last year’s seventh record Wilco (The Album). Of perhaps just as much interest to discerning music fans of a certain age, however, will be the support appearance of Radiohead’s drummer Phil Selway, who’s touring his debut solo album, Familial. ■ Barrowland, Glasgow, Thu 16 Sep.