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■ Late’n’Live The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm– 3am. £5 (£4). Late night jazz and funk acts and DJs. Latino funk and ‘Fife reggae’ from Das Contras. Sunday 9
Glasgow FREE Kyle Irwin Quartet The Drum & Monkey, 93–95 St Vincent Street, City Centre, 221 6636. 3pm. See Sun 25. FREE Alan Nimmo & The Magic Blues Surfers Bobar, 383 Byres Road, 341 6516. 8pm. See Sun 18. Edinburgh ■ Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 2.30pm. £8 (£6; under 16s free). Saxophonist Tommy Smith leads his young protégés through a selection of classic and contemporary big band music. Festive special. FREE Hot Tin Roof The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. See Sun 18. ■ Paul Lamb & the King Snakes The Caves, Niddry Street South, 557 8989. 7pm. £11. See Sat 8. FREE Sax & Bass With That Whiski Rooms, 4, 6 & 7 North Bank Street, 225 7224. 7.30pm. See Sun 18. ■ Christine Bovill The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £7 (£6). Unique jazz vocalist. FREE The Whighams Jazz Club Whighams Wine Cellars, 13 Hope Street, Charlotte Square, 225 8674. 8pm. All singers and instrumentalists are welcome at this jazz jam with a different host every week and a stellar trio. Neil Warden is joined by Brian Kellock and John Burgess. ■ The Sunday Sinners The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm. £3 (£2). See Sun 18.
Monday 10 Edinburgh ■ The Jazz Bar Big Band The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). See Mon 19. ■ The Babes The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 10.30pm. £3 (£2). See Mon 19.
Tuesday 11
Edinburgh FREE The Six O’Clock After Work Blues The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. See Tue 20. ■ Great Jazz Jam Session The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £2 (£1). See Tue 20. ■ 101st Airbourne The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm. £3 (£2). See Tue 20.
Wednesday 12 Edinburgh ■ Brass Jaw The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £6 (£5). See Sat 1. ■ Mike Kearney Ka-Tet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm. £3 (£2). See Wed 21.
Thursday 13
Glasgow ■ Brass Jaw The Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, 248 5210. 8pm. £tbc. See Sat 1. Edinburgh FREE Rosie Nimmo & Stuart Allardyce The Shore Bar & Restaurant, 3 The Shore, 553 5080. 8.30–10.30pm. Jazz, blues and folk-infused vocals from Nimmo. FREE Jazz on the Mound Whiski Rooms, 4, 6 & 7 North Bank Street, 225 7224. 9pm. See Thu 15. ■ Future Heroes The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm. £3 (£2). See Thu 15.
FIRST AID KIT The Swedish sisters, Johanna and Klara Söderberg, sound like they’re members of the First or even Second Wives Club, jaded and world-weary despite their relatively tender years (22 and 19 respectively). But despite the lovelorn subject matter, their lilting, country-tinged, Americana harmonies are a balm to the ears. No wonder Jack White fell for them and has lent a hand with production duties for them in the past. ■ 02 ABC, Glasgow, Sun 24 Nov.
FOLK
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Thursday 15
Glasgow ■ Allan Taylor St Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. 7.30pm. £9 (£7). Gentle, thoughtful and mature songs from a major contributor to the folk scene for the last 40 years. ■ Catherine Maclellan Avant Garde, 34 King Street, 552 7123. 7.30pm. £11. Canadian singer debuts material from recent album, Silhouette. ■ Eddi Reader Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £22.50–£25. Popular folk pop chanteuse, often called upon to add her voice to other people’s records, but who has recently carved a place for herself as an interpreter of the songs of Robert Burns. ■ The Magic of Scotland Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £12–£14. Back for an eighth year, this traditional Scottish variety show has some of Scotland’s top performers taking part. FREE The Blokes Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 548 1350. 10pm. Blues and folk residency. Edinburgh ■ Avital Raz Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8–16 Morrison Street, 228 9393. 7.30pm. £5 (£4). Dark multicultural alt.folk from this Israeli-born singer-songwriter.
Friday 16
Glasgow ■ The Magic of Scotland Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 2pm. £12–£14. See Thu 15. Edinburgh FREE Chris Silver Captains Bar, 4 South College Street, 668 2312. 4pm. Folk session. ■ Kevin Henderson & Mattias Perez and Celtic Fiddle Festival The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 7.30pm. £18 (£15; family £38). Shetland fiddler Henderson (Fiddlers’ Bid, Boys of the Lough, Session A9, The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc and Aamos) is joined by Swedish guitarists Perez along with a showcase of Celtic music from Kevin Burke, Christian Lemaître, André Brunet and Nicholas Quemener. Part of Fiddle 2012. ■ Bella Hardy and Alasdair Whyte The Canon’s Gait, 232 Canongate, 556 4481. 8pm. £5. A double bill of young folk talent from the Peak District and Mull respectively. ■ Edinburgh Ceilidhs Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston Street, 339 5374. 8pm. £8 in advance; £10 on the door. Traditional fun with ceilidh bands and a piper, and some international folk dances to complement the Scottish classics. Refreshments available. ■ Ken’s Ceilidhs Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston Street, 339 5374. 8pm. £6–£10 (first 10 tickets sold are £6!). Ceilidh with Scott Leslie ceilidh band with a piper and international folk dances. Soft drinks £1. Alcoholic drinks £3. FREE Tom Oakes & Kathryn Nicoll Captains Bar, 4 South College Street, 668 2312. 9pm. Traditional folk on flute, guitar and violin.
Jazz | MUSIC
■ Session The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 10pm–1am. Lively open session. Part of Fiddle 2012. ■ Festival Club The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 11pm–1am. £4. The music continues into the night with relaxed sessions, up-and-coming acts and unbilled appearances. Part of Fiddle 2012.
Saturday 17
Glasgow ■ The Magic of Scotland Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 2pm & 7.30pm. £12–£14. See Thu 15.
Edinburgh ■ Fiddle 2012 The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 555 7669. Times vary. Prices vary. See Fri 16. FREE Fiddle 2012 King’s Hall, 41A South Clerk Street, 555 7669. 10am– 6.30pm. One of the biggest fiddle festivals in Europe, Fiddle 2012 boasts concerts from established, international stars of the scene (including Liz Carroll, Kevin Burke, Christian Lemaître, and Kevin Henderson) as well as up-and-coming musicians. There are also workshops, talks, stalls and the Young Gaitherin’, aimed exclusively at younger players. Free events include a session (Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1.30-5pm); Come & Try Fiddle with Isla Ferguson (Sat & Sun 1–2pm); Gaelic Taster (Sat 3–4pm) and Open Stage with Mark Neal (Sat 5–6.30pm). ■ Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin at Fiddle 2012 King’s Hall, 41A South Clerk Street, 466 8660. 10am–5pm. £tbc. A series of events, sessions and workshops for young traditional musicians (P4 and above). Part of Fiddle 2012. ■ Workshops The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 10am. £8 (£5). A series of workshops for intermediate fiddlers. Today’s workshops include Music form Quebec with Andre Burnet (10am); Music from Ireland with Kevin Burke (10am). Part of Fiddle 2012. ■ Workshops King’s Hall, 41A South Clerk Street, 466 8660. 10am. £8 (£5). A series of workshops for intermediate fiddlers. Saturday’s workshops include: Music from Brittany with Christian Lemaitre (10am); Manx Fiddle Music with Tomas Callister (1pm), Advanced Concepts in Fiddle Playing with Sarah- Jane Summers (2.30pm) and Expression in a Slow Air with Lauren MacColl (4pm). Part of Fiddle 2012. ■ Recital & Talks Series The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 12–5pm. £12 (£9; under 12s free). Hours of music, talks and info from a selection of acclaimed fiddlers. Sat features Amy Geddes Trio (noon), Corran Raa (1pm), Friel Sisters (2pm), Pete Clark (3pm) and Barrule (4pm). Part of Fiddle 2012. FREE Allan Johnston & Friends Captains Bar, 4 South College Street, 668 2312. 4pm. Original story songs, powerful harmonies, terrific banter, plus multi-instrumental virtuosity from the Celtic tradition. ■ Frank Rochford, Rant and Liz Carroll The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 7.30pm. £18 (£15; family £38). A triple bill of fiddling with Highland music from youngster Rochford and quartet Rant alongside Irish American fiddler Carroll. Part of Fiddle 2012. ■ 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. Live music comes from the Portobello Ceilidh Band. FREE Cauldstane Slap Captains Bar, 4 South College Street, 668 2312. 9pm. Accordion led folk session ■ Session The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 10pm–1am. See Fri 16. ■ Festival Club The Queen’s Hall, 87– 89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 11pm–1am. £4. See Fri 16. 15 Nov–13 Dec 2012 THE LIST 97