Music FOLK
Platform, The Bridge, Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, 276 9696. 10.30am & 1.30pm. £3. Hear the epic tale of Rama’s Journey to rescue Sinta from the ten-headed demon, Rahwana. Join in with the famous Balinese monkey chant as Hanuman and the Monkey Clan build bridges and pick up mountains. A retelling of the Ramayana from India via Indonesia with live music from the Indonesian gamelan (bronze metallophones and drums), plus flute, trumpet and small harp. Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2010 on Tour. ■ Bill Adair St Andrew’s in the Square, St Andrew’s Square, 0870 013 4060. 8pm. £8 (£6). Traditional Scottish songs mixed with the blues from this hardworking singer. Edinburgh FREE Live Music Now: Ailie Robertson National Gallery Complex, The Mound, 624 6200. 6pm. The talented clarsach player performs traditional and modern Scottish music in a programme inspired by the Portrait of a Nation exhibition. ■ African Music Night Leith Dockers Club, 17--17a Academy Street, Leith, 552 4911. 7.15pm. £4--£5. Dance music from two African DJs in aid of Karmic Angels work in the Gambia. ■ The Coal Porters The Village, South Fort Street, Leith, 01224 641122. 7.30pm. £8. Wacky bluegrass. See Wed 27. ■ Mamane Barka The Pleasance Theatre, Pleasance, 650 2656. 7.30pm. £10 (£6 students). Virtuoso African music and song played on the Biram, the five string traditional harp-like instrument used by the Boudouma tribe in Eastern Niger. Performed by the world’s leading exponent, with percussion accompaniment. FREE Folk Night Nobles Bar, Constitution Street, Leith, 629 7215. 9.30pm. See Thu 21.
Friday 29 Glasgow ■ The Ramayana: Storytelling with Traditional Gamelan Music Platform, The Bridge, Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, 276 9696. 10.30am & 1.30pm. £3. See Thu 28. ■ Mary’s Meals Music The Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £18. Scottish acoustic and indie talent – including Jon Fratelli, Eddi Reader, Colin MacIntyre, Roddy Hart and Tommy Reilly – join forces for this special concert presented by Celtic Connections to raise funds for Mary’s Meals, the charity that feeds over 420,000 of the world’s poorest children each school day in 15 countries. ■ Bruce Davies Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Milngavie, 956 6100. 7.45–10pm. £11 (£10). Scots entertainer performs contemporary and traditional folk songs.
Dunfermline ■ The Archie Todd Ceilidh Dance Headwell Bowling Club, Shamrock Street, 01383 725872. 7.30pm. £10. Dance the night away to the stirring sounds of the Dollarfield Ceilidh Band. Soup or stovies and clootie dumplings included. Part of Dunfermline Folk Weekend. ■ Dunfermline Folk Weekend Thistle Tavern, Baldridgeburn, 01383 729673. Times vary. Prices vary. The long-running Dunfermline Folk Club host their annual folk weekend including a ceilidh, a concert and plenty of chances to join in the sessions.
Largs ■ Gallagher & Lyle Barrfields Theatre, Vikingar, Greenock Road, 01475 689777. 7.30pm. £25. Homecoming concert for the great Scottish hit pop songwriting duo. 80 THE LIST 21 Oct–4 Nov 2010
Paisley ■ Here Comes the Mod! The Wynd Centre, School Wynd, 889 0711. 7.30pm. £10. Gaelic singers perform in celebration of the honour of hosting the 2013 Mod being awarded to Paisley. Part of the Voices in Paisley Festival 2010..
Saturday 30
Glasgow ■ Music without Borders The Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 8pm. £17.50. New world music club night, this time around featuring a world- class line-up of singer Márta Sebestyén with the Bolya-Dongo Trio from Hungary, mesmerising rhythms and hair- raising overtone singing from Tuva’s (Siberia) Huun Huur Tu and the jazz excursions Kolektifistanbul from Turkey. ■ The Hellfire Club, The Cowpat Kickers and The Last Ones The Griffin, 226 Bath Street, 331 5170. 8.30pm. £3. Americana night featuring the songs of Hank Williams. Edinburgh ■ Rafael de Utrera’s Flamenco The Queen’s Hall, Clerk Street, 668 2019. 7pm. £15 (£12). Scottish premier of internationally renowned singer Rafael de Utrera and his latest production, Flamenco Vivo featuring the explosive dancing of de Utrera’s wife Carmen Lozano. Part of the Hispanic Arts Festival. ■ Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, 665 2240. 7.30pm. £15 (£13). Powerful drumming in the Japanese tradition by Europe’s foremost Taiko drum group, featuring dance artist Lale Sayoko.
Dunfermline FREE Lunchtime Session Thistle Tavern, Baldridgeburn, 01383 725872. noon. An open session with all musicians and singers welcome. Part of Dunfermline Folk Weekend. ■ Halloween Event with the Linties Baldridgeburn Community Leisure Centre, 01383 725872. 2pm. £5; adult with child free. Spookiness abounds at this Halloween event with The Linties, a female vocal group from Edinburgh and West Lothian who sing traditional Scottish songs. Fancy dress is optional, but encouraged. Part of Dunfermline Folk Weekend. ■ David Ross & Friends Halfway House Hotel, Main Street, Kingseat, 01383 725872. 3pm. £6. Folksy sounds with David Ross & Friends. Part of Dunfermline Folk Weekend. ■ Crossford Scottish Music Group Concert Carnegie Hall, East Port, 01383 602302. 7.30pm. £10 (£9). An evening of varied traditional Scottish music. ■ Gaberlunzie Halfway House Hotel, Main Street, Kingseat, 01383 725972. 7.30pm. £10. Both modern and traditional tunes, plus between-song banter in their inimitable style from these all-round entertainers, who have been in the performing game for over 30 years. Part of Dunfermline Folk Weekend. ■ Dunfermline Folk Weekend Thistle Tavern, Baldridgeburn, 01383 729673. Times vary. Prices vary. See Fri 29. East Kilbride ■ Americana Songbook Country Legends East Kilbride Village Theatre, Maxwell Drive, 01355 248669. 8pm. £8.50 (£6.50). SongWright Glasgow brings you an evening of country classics from songwriters like Bob Dylan, Hank Williams, Woody Guthrie and Emmylou Harris.
Largs ■ Gallagher & Lyle Barrfields Theatre, Vikingar, Greenock Road, 01475 689777. 7.30pm. £25. See Fri 29.
Paisley ■ Russkaya Cappella St Mirin’s Hall, Cathedral Precinct, Incle Street, 889 0711. 2.30pm. £5. A come-and-try session for those interested in the unique sound of Russian harmonic singing. It’s led by Zvetlana Zvereva and her chamber choir. No familiarity with the Cyrillic alphabet is required. Part of the Voices in Paisley Festival 2010. ■ Fraser Shaw Hamishes Hoose, Old Sneddon Street, 889 0711. 9pm. £5. The award-winning piper and whistle player is one of the country’s leading young traditional musicians. Part of the Voices in Paisley Festival 2010.
Sunday 31
Glasgow FREE The Ramayana: Storytelling with Traditional Gamelan Music St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Castle Street, 553 2557. 2–4pm. See Thu 28. ■ Lev & Friends Café Cossachok, Trongate 103, 553 0733. 9pm. £6. Violinist Lev Atlas presents this Russian, Hungarian, Gypsy, jazz, classical and folk fusion. Edinburgh ■ Travelling East: A Spiritual Journey in Words & Music Scottish Storytelling Centre, High Street, 556 9579. 3–5pm. £8 (£6). A meditative and musical journey through the great Eastern religious traditions, all represented by communities in contemporary Scotland. It features an exciting line-up of musicians including Scottish based klezmer quartet Celter Schmelter.Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2010. ■ Anais Mitchell The Pleasance Theatre, Pleasance, 650 2656. 7.30pm. £12. New England literary folkie, guitarist and songwriter, Mitchell has recently worked with the likes of Ani Di Franco, Greg Brown on Bon Iver on new album Hadestown which transposes the myth of Orpheus to the US.
Dunfermline FREE Lunchtime Session Thistle Tavern, Baldridgeburn, 01383 725872. noon. See Sat 30. ■ Michael Marra Thistle Tavern, Baldridgeburn, 01383 725872. 7.30pm. £10. One of Scotland’s most prolific and meaningful songwriters, part-jazz, music hall, blues, folk and rock, all delivered in inimitable, ironic fashion. Part of Dunfermline Folk Weekend. ■ Dunfermline Folk Weekend Thistle Tavern, Baldridgeburn, 01383 729673. Times vary. Prices vary. See Fri 29. Paisley FREE Celine Donoghue & Neil Sturgeon The Bull Inn, New Street, 889 0711. 3pm. Humour, lively passion and great vocal and instrumental chops from this contemporary folk duo. Part of the Voices in Paisley Festival 2010.
Monday 1
Stirling ■ Eddie Walker and Fraser Spiers Stirling Folk Club, Stirling County Rugby Football Club, Bridgehaugh Park, Causewayhead Road, 01259 218521. 8pm. £7. Folk, blues, ragtime and really great guitar and harmonica playing.
Tuesday 2 Glasgow ■ Scottish Tango Ensemble Ramshorn Theatre, Ingram Street, 548 2558. 1.15–2pm. £4. Sultry, subtle Argentinean music by Salgan, Laurenz, De Caro, Villodo and Piazzolla. ■ Doghouse Roses Stereo, Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 7.30pm. £5. Atmospheric folk and blues duo consisting of Paul Tasker and Iona
Macdonald, with skilful guitar and ethereal vocals. They play in a full band to launch their new album This Broken Key. ■ Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Pavilion Theatre, Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £16 (£12). See Sat 30. FREE The Blas Collective Rio Café, Hyndland Street, 334 9909. 8.30pm. See Tue 26. Edinburgh ■ Michelle Shocked and Kat Healy The Queen’s Hall, Clerk Street, 353 8000. 7pm. £16.50. US roots star, whose style encompasses everything from her early campfire folk to full-blooded country swing. Support from a Scots singer/guitarist. She’s from Edinburgh. ■ Rannok Leith Folk Club, The Village, South Fort Street, 07502 024852. 7.30pm. £6. Danish folk with a Scottish twist from this piano/fiddle duo. ■ Ceilidh Club The Lot, Grassmarket, 225 9922. 8pm. £6. Ceilidh dance with fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps, featuring music from A Whisky Kiss.
Wednesday 3
Glasgow ■ Tanchaz Stereo, 22--28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 8pm. £8 (£6). Hungarian ceilidh with the Jani Lang Band.
Edinburgh FREE Easy Chair The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. See Wed 27. ■ Bellevue Rendezvous Edinburgh Folk Club, Cabaret Bar, The Pleasance, 01355 261000 . 7.30pm. £8 (£7). Gavin Marwick (fiddle), Ruth Morris (nyckelharpa - Norwegian keyed fiddle) and Cameron Robson (bouzouki and guitar) – combining musical traditions from all around Europe, from Sweden to Macedonia. Part of the Carrying Stream Festival.
Dundee ■ Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Whitehall Theatre, Bellfield Street, 08717 029486. 7.30pm. £17. See Sat 30. Dunfermline ■ Rannok Thistle Tavern, Baldridgeburn, 01383 729673. 8.30pm. Collection for the band. See Tue 2.
Thursday 4
Glasgow ■ Salsa Celtica 15th Anniversary Tour O2 ABC, Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £16.50. A Salsa Celtica Big Band, including many guests, has been put together in celebration of 15 years of the band’s great Scottish Latin adventure. Scots Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis makes an appearance, as does Altan’s accordion, Dermot Byrne. ■ Steve Tilston St Andrew’s in the Square, St Andrew’s Square, 0870 013 4060. 8pm. £8 (£6). Liverpudlian singer-songwriter and highly skilled guitarist. Edinburgh ■ Aly Bain, Ale Moller and Bruce Molsky St Bride’s Centre, Orwell Terrace, 346 1405. 7.30pm. £15 (£13). Top traditional Shetland and Nordic music from the two Alis with a North American fiddling twist from the storytelling US stylist.. Part of the Carrying Stream Festival. ■ Juan Martin: Virtuoso Guitar The Queen’s Hall, Clerk Street, 01382 223530. 8pm. £17.50 (£15.50). An exhilarating night of flamenco dance and music from international guitar colossus Juan Martin. FREE Folk Night Nobles Bar, Constitution Street, Leith, 629 7215. 9.30pm. See Thu 21.