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that takes a journey across Scotland through the work of Scottish-based writers and arrangers, and featuring all three bands from the Tullis Russell organisation. Part of Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival. Sunday 21
Glasgow ■ Essence of Ireland: Bigger and Better! King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 871 7648. 7.30pm. £21–£23. A toe- tapping mix of Irish dance and music, featuring a live band. ■ Lev Atlas & Nigel Clark Café Cossachok, Trongate 103, 10 King Street, 553 0733. 9pm. £6. Two thirds of Koshka perform some of the world’s best known guitar and violin duets from Grapelli through Russian to Cossachok gypsy favourites. Edinburgh FREE Well-Being Mela St Bride’s Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, 538 7177. 2–5pm. Artists from across the community come together for this event featuring drummers, pipers and dancers and art activities for all ages. Part of Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival. FREE Tom Oakes & Kathryn Nicoll Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 4pm. See Fri 19. FREE St Giles’ at Six: The Wild Myrtles St Giles’ Cathedral, Royal Mile, 226 0673. 6pm. Seven piece a cappella group from Edinburgh sings a variety of numbers, from medieval madrigals via swing to modern folk-pop. FREE Bobby Nicholson & Eddy Hanson Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 9pm. Folk session.
Monday 22
Glasgow FREE Michael Simons Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. Glasgow-based guitarist playing folk, blues and beyond. Edinburgh FREE Ewen Forfar Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 9pm. Blues and country.
Tuesday 23
Glasgow ■ Six Organs of Admittance The Glad Café, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, 636 6119. 7pm. £8. One man band fronted by Ben Chasny of Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and Comets on Fire notoriety. FREE Celtic/Folk Music Session Dukes Bar, 41 Old Dumbarton Road, 339 7821. 8pm. A selection of young trad musicians and the odd surprise guest. ■ Paul Gilbody, Andy Lucas and Miss Jo Lansdowne Bar & Kitchen, 7a Lansdowne Cresent, 334 4653. 9pm. Acoustic folk night. Edinburgh ■ Ceilidh Club The Bongo Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604. 8.20pm. £6. Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps. The Jimi Shandrix Experience guest. FREE Neil Thomson Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 9pm. Folk singing.
Wednesday 24
Glasgow ■ Pokey LaFarge & the South City Three Òran Mór, 731–735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 7pm. £12.50. Pokey LaFarge sings songs with a flavour of the blues masters of the 1920s and 30s, but with a modern voice. Edinburgh FREE Easy Chair The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6.30pm.
FOLK Music
Laid-back folky sounds from Graham Laird and Mike Bennet. FREE Ben Miller & Larsa Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 9pm. Bagpipes and trad tunes. Thursday 25
Glasgow ■ John Grant The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. 7.30pm. £15. The former Czars singer has a baritone to die for and a critically-acclaimed solo album (2010’s Queen of Denmark) under his belt. Part of Glasgay! FREE The Blokes Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 548 1350. 9pm. See Thu 18.
Edinburgh FREE Gary Innes and Ewan Robertson Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street, 624 6200. 6–6.30pm. Accordion player Gary Innes and guitarist Ewan Robertson play traditional tunes and tell tales of Highland life. Part of Scottish International Storytelling Festival. ■ Rob Heron & the Tea Pad Orchestra and The Blueswater The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 7.30pm. £7 (£4 in fancy dress; students £5). Double bill of up-beat Americana and blues. Friday 26 Edinburgh FREE Stomp Out Stigma Ceilidh St Bride’s Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, 538 7177. 7.30pm–midnight. This mix of music, dance and open mic spots is a unique chance to have your say in your own way at this seasonal ceilidh. To book email kirsten@capsadvocacy.org Part of Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival. Booking essential. ■ Ceilidh at The Counting House Counting House, West Nicolson Street, 667 7533. 8pm–midnight. £8 (£6). The Annasach Ceilidh Band provide the live music at this ceilidh dance with a caller. Under 18s are welcome but must be accompanied by two adults over 25. FREE Tom Oakes & Kathryn Nicoll Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 9pm. See Fri 19. Saturday 27
Edinburgh FREE Allan Johnston & Friends Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 4pm. See Sat 20. ■ Scots Music Group Ceilidh St Bride’s Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, 346 1405. 7.30pm. £8 in advance; £10 on the door (£6 in advance; £8 on the door). Fundraising ceilidh of traditional music and dancing. Featuring Heeliegoleerie. FREE Deleerit Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 9pm. Ceilidh band.
Sunday 28
Glasgow ■ Katzenjammer Òran Mór, 731–735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 7pm. £9. Norwegian quartet playing pop/rock and country folk on a dizzying array of instruments. ■ From Russia With Lev Café Cossachok, Trongate 103, 10 King Street, 553 0733. 9pm. £6. Russian, classical and gypsy folk melodies from violinist Lev Atlas. Edinburgh FREE Tom Oakes & Kathryn Nicoll Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 4pm. See Fri 19. FREE Bobby Nicholson & Eddy Hanson Captains Bar, 4 South College Street. 9pm. See Sun 21. Monday 29
Glasgow FREE Michael Simons Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, 357 4524. 8pm. See Mon 22.
COMING SOON AT THE QUEEN'S HALL JULIAN CLARY Sat 27 October Winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2012 returns with his new show ‘Position Vacant - Apply Within’.
TOMMY SMITH’S KARMA Thu 1 November Powerhouse jazz quartet with Tommy Smith, Steve Hamilton, Alyn Cosker & Kevin Glasgow. MATTHEW HERBERT: ONE PIG Thu 8 November "A challenging, hypnotic and haunting experience" (MOJO) PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK Thu 20 & Fri 21 December "toastier than being baked in a mince pie" (The Scotsman) AFORE THE BELLS: HOGMANAY AT THE QUEEN'S HALL Mon 31 December Our traditional Hogmanay ceilidh celebration.
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