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Making Hay - CD Launch from Wing and a Prayer

Partick Folk Club, Friday 25th November, 2011

"Wing and a Prayer are a guitar based duo from Scotland. Dave Dick and Jim Gilbert play original songs with a country blues flavour, occasionally wandering into the Americana/Roots or Rhythm and Blues fields. They have played together all over the UK and Europe and are also respected solo acoustic guitarists. Although having played in Soul, Rhythm and Blues and Swing Jazz bands in their early days their real roots are in the folk clubs, cafes and pubs of their native Scotland. Recorded in the rural Dumfriesshire town of Moffat at Sound Sense Studios, this is their first professional recording. A long time in gestation, it shows their all-embracing approach to 20th century American music. Even the sprinkling of "covers", show a fresh perspective on such music, with an emphasis on retaining the original strong emotions of their blues heroes without falling into the common trap of "copyism". Their original songs take some of their favourite riffs and themes and combine them in a unique Wing and a Prayer sound. With no percussion used, they show the power of acoustic guitars to drive rhythms but retain lyrical integrity. From Muddy Waters to John Martyn, from Memphis Minnie to John Renbourn they've been Making Hay all the way..."

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Catch Dave Arcari on tour in the UK

from Friday 14 October - 10th December

• Friday 14 October - The Cluny, Newcastle
• Sunday 16 October- Stereo, York
• Tue 18 October - Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester (+ Hokie Joint)
• Friday 21 October - Voodoo Lounge @ Mama Liz's, Stamford
• Sunday 23 October(7pm) - Matlock Bath Illuminations, Derwent Gardens Bandstand, Matlock Bath
• Tue 25 October -The Latest, Brighton
• Wed 26 October - Round Midnight, London N1
• Fri 28 October - The Thunderbolt, Bristol
• Sat 29 October - The Drum & Monkey, Clydach
• Wed 16 November - The Doghouse, Dundee
• Thur 17 November - The Caves, Edinburgh
• Sat 19 November - Gartmore Village Hall, Gartmore
• Sat 10 December - Borough Blues Club, Pontypool

www.davearcari.com

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CD Launch - A Cruel Kindness

Sunday, October 23 ? 8:00pm - 11:00pm

St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow

Come along and see the one and only live performance of the new CD, with all the special guests who played on it (apart from Rachel Hair who is unfortunately in America at the time - but that's quite a good excuse!).

Guests are Fraser Speirs on harmonica, Wendy Weatherby on cello, Celine Donoghue on fiddle harmonies and banjo, Brendan McCreanor on uilleann pipes and whistle and Greg Friel on backing vocals and piano. Stevie Lawrence on the guitar and bouzouki (and even a few songs!) and Fiona Cuthill on the old fiddle.

We also have the wonderful Alexander Murray opening the show for us, who sings and writes beautiful songs.

Please book your tickets before the night on www.ticketsoup.com They cost £10.

Buy CD Online £12.

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The Paul McKenna Band CD Launch

Thursday, April 14 ? 8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Paul McKenna Band are launching their new album "Stem the Tide".

Stereo, 22-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow,

Free entry.

Buy the album

www.paulmckennaband.com

Recollection: Songs of Scotland's Martyrs Rogues & Worthies
(Album for release on CD & digital download.
Release Date: 14th February 2011)

Live at The Star Club 3rd February with Rob Van Sante

Alan Reid joined Battlefield Band in 1969, at a time when they were morphing from a 'covers band', into a 'folk group'. They quickly became pre-eminent in the emerging Scottish Traditional music scene, becoming established firmly at the forefront and still remaining there today...

Alan is a fine songwriter - held in high regard by his peers - and his songs cover a great range of subjects and emotions. It has been a pleasure to see where his muse has led him, from broad sweeping historical ballads to perceptive and intense character studies and deceptively simple and engaging love songs. These songs have been an important part of Battlefield Band's repertoire but, now that he has stepped down, it gives us the opportunity to highlight some of his personal favourites in their own right.
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The Dirt

Launch of their debut album 'Bury Me Tomorrow'

With special guests The Ballachulish Hellhounds

Thursday, December 2 , 2010

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Nice n Sleazy,
421 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow,G2 3LG

£5

Buy tickets: Wego tickets

www.myspace.com/thedirtmusic

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Dave Arcari - uncompromising alt.blues...

Devil's Left Hand Album Launch

1 November 2010

8 p.m.

£7.50 buy online

King tuts,
272 St Vincent Street
Glasgow G2 5RL

Other Scottish Dates

Thursday 4 Nov = The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, UK (+ Lee Patterson)
Friday 5 Nov - Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, UK
Saturday 6 Nov - Duke's Corner, Dundee, UK (+ Lee Patterson)

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Doghouse Roses Album Launch - This Broken Key (with full band)

+ John Alexander (opening)

Tuesday 2nd November 2010

" Glasgow 's Doghouse Roses launch their second album, 'This Broken Key'. Ordinarily the Roses play as a duo, but for one night only, to celebrate the Glasgow launch, they will be playing with a full band. With early reviews describing the album as 'perfection' (flyinshoes.com), it would seem only right and proper to explore the album in the vein it was produced and with the addition of drums, base and keyboards to the live line-up. Opening will be Glasgow bluesman John Alexander, who will be playing material from his recent album, 'Rain for Sale ', among other gems from his cannon."

Stereo, 20 Renfield Lane Glasgow G2 5AR

Tickets £5 from Tickets Scotland 239 Argyle Street Glasgow 0141 204 5151

Doors 7.30pm , 8pm start

Elena Piras

Album launch gig - 'Journey'

Sunday 7 November

Glasgow City Halls Recital Room

8pm

Ticket price £ 10

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Anna MacDonald

Anna MacDonald is a singer and songwriter of folk songs that show her celtic roots. A multi-instrumentalist she is able to play the piano, guitar and clarsach which she beautifully intertwines with both English and Gaelic songs.

EP LAUNCH! - 'You Held Out Your Hand

This is a special pre-release of the EP, by purchasing this CD you are entitled a free ticket to a special performance at Samuel Dow?s in Glasgow on 17th October 2010. Anna will be joined by some very special guests and will perform a full set that includes the EP and more!

Anna MacDonald?s EP blends her love of the gaelic language and you can?t help but feel the influences in her music from Scottish traditional and folk songs.

This five track EP is an excellent introduction to Anna?s music and the album that is due to be released May 2011.

www.annamacdonaldmusic.com

Scott Macdonald - CD Launch 'Soul City'

15th October, 2010

Cafe ifull 531 Sauchiehall Street

You can listen to Scott's music at www.scott-macdonald.co.uk

There will also be an unveiling of Scott's Landscape Photo Collection, taken in various locations while travelling to gigs.

Expect some food , wine, comedy and music 8 till 10 Then to the pub round the corner for more music.

Dave Arcari - uncompromising alt.blues...

Devil's Left Hand Album Launch

1 November 2010

8 p.m.

£7.50 buy online

King tuts,
272 St Vincent Street
Glasgow G2 5RL

Other Scottish Dates

Thursday 4 Nov = The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, UK (+ Lee Patterson)
Friday 5 Nov - Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, UK
Saturday 6 Nov - Duke's Corner, Dundee, UK (+ Lee Patterson)

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Doghouse Roses Album Launch - This Broken Key (with full band)

+ John Alexander (opening)

Tuesday 2nd November 2010

" Glasgow 's Doghouse Roses launch their second album, 'This Broken Key'. Ordinarily the Roses play as a duo, but for one night only, to celebrate the Glasgow launch, they will be playing with a full band. With early reviews describing the album as 'perfection' (flyinshoes.com), it would seem only right and proper to explore the album in the vein it was produced and with the addition of drums, base and keyboards to the live line-up. Opening will be Glasgow bluesman John Alexander, who will be playing material from his recent album, 'Rain for Sale ', among other gems from his cannon."

Stereo, 20 Renfield Lane Glasgow G2 5AR

Tickets £5 from Tickets Scotland 239 Argyle Street Glasgow 0141 204 5151

Doors 7.30pm , 8pm start

Jim Byrne - ' Every Day is Sunshine'

Friday 8th October, 2010

New CD Launch at Bacchus Cafe Bar, 80 Glassford Street, Glasgow G1 1UR

Jim Byrne will be launching his new CD, 'Every Day is Sunshine' on the 8th of October 2010 in Bacchus (Glassford Street, Glasgow city centre).

Come along and enjoy this free Americana Extravaganza with music, song, laughter and convivial chat -starts from 8pm.

The CD won't be officially released until October 11th - so this is a chance to get a copy and hear it before the rest of the world. :-)

Jim will be joined by an array of talented musicians contributing to the fun - and all for free.

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Ciaran Dorris - 'Home' Album Launch

1st October, 2010

St Andrew's in the Square

8 p.m.

Free

With full band including BBC Young Tradition Finalists Shona Mooney (fiddle) and Calum Stewart (flute, whistle). Both played on the album. Others in the band will include my trusted sidekicks Paul Baird (guitars) and Craig Dunsmore (keyboards), as well as the ex-Capercaillie percussionist Wilf Taylor.

Mary Kathleen Burke will be the compere for the evening, and there will be guest appearances from songwriter Tori Mason (Nashville) and Jean Livingstone (sister to Gavin and Pete, Tonight at Noon) in her first 'hometown' gig in over 30 years!!

It promises to be a very fun evening and all are welcome!

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The Glasgow launch of Iain Thomson Band new CD - "Fields of Dreams."

We invite you to be part of a very special evening at the iconic... ST ANDREWS in THE SQUARE. Glasgow.
September 21st 2010.
8pm for 8.30pm.

The new album has been receiving great attention and airplay and we look forward to sharing it with you on the night with the full band in residence. Iain Thomson, Gregor Lowrey, Marc Duff, Charlie McKerron, Maeve MacKinnon, Finlay Wells and Richard Werner!

Tickets are also on general sale at £10 from The Venue.

http://home.myspace.com/iainthomsonband

Chiara Berarderlli - Album launch

Don't be so lovely

18th September, 2010

Chiara Berarderlli, debut album 'Don't be so lovely' on Saturday 18 September at Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, at 8 p.m.

http://www.chiaraberardelli.com">www.chiaraberardelli.com
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Raymond Hackland - The Captain's Rest

Single Launch Night featuring Amy Belle and Alan Frew

6th September, 2010

Doors 8pm Tickets £5.00 and available from TicketWeb

Raymond Hackland - www.reverbnation.com/raymondhackland
Amy Belle - www.myspace.com/amybelle2010
Alan Frew - www.myspace.com/alanfrew

Following Raymond's recent European success with his debut single Just One Night, the Dutch No.1 returns to his home country of Scotland for an unplugged night featuring Amy Belle and Alan Frew.

Press Quotes:

"The music the words and the talent are all equally amazing. Raymond is a pure joy to listen to." - Carol Cunningham, Music News Scotland
"This able tunesmith can produce real hits." - Jackie Fisher (Natalie Imbruglia, EMI)
"Just One Night is a great little pop song!" - Jim Gellatly
"Brilliant! Absolutely superb!!" - Matt Bendoris, The Sun

Man Gone Missing - Album Launch

Thursday 26th August, 2010

The Halt Bar, Woodlands Road, Glasgow

That Devil Music presents:
An evening of acoustic alt.blues/roots with performances from Man Gone Missing (launching the new album 'Burn You') + Craig Hughes + Jim Dead.

Free entry, 8 - 11 p.m.

The Fallen Angels Club presents

John Taylor

Thursday 24 June

Brel, Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12

"A Place Called Paradise" CD launch. With special guest Ciaran Dorris. John Taylor is an acoustic singer-songwriter of whom people have said that he sounds like a mix between Ray Lamontagne and Jack Johnson while still sounding original, and has a way with words that comes across well in his bitter-sweet songwriting style

7:30pm

£6.00

Booking: From Brel or Tickets Scotland
www.myspace.com/taylorfolk
www.fallenangelsclub.com

Mick West - Sark o' Snaw

Thursday 4th February, 2010

The Star Folk Club,
St Andrew?s in the Square, Near Glasgow Cross, Glasgow, Scotland

Our first gig in Glasgow for a long time. The Star Folk Club is one of Scotland?s longest running folk clubs and the venue is a redeveloped old church circa 1738. Bonnie Prince Chairlie stabled his cavalry in the premises in 1746 ! Hope a I don't sound hoarse on the night.

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Rallion Album Launch

Rallion's new CD 'One for Sorrow' will be launched at Pivo, Pivo, 15 Waterloo St, Glasgow, G2,
+44 141 564 8100
on 24th November, 2009.

8 p.m. - Free

Rallion are a four piece traditional folk group, hailing from Edinburgh and Glasgow. The current line-up is Marieke McBean (vocals, bodhran, djembe, guitar), Stevie Lawrence (guitar, bouzouki), Andrew Lyons (fiddle, cittern) and Fiona Cuthill (fiddle, whistles, recorder). Rallion has been playing together since early 2003.

Buy the allbum

The album is now available to download from amazon and also from iTunes and also to buy the actual album from www.bordertracks.com and footstompin and from http://www.rallion.co.uk/

'Pissed Off, Bitter And Willing To Share'

Craig Hughes CD Launch

Friday 13th November, 2009.

at That Devil Music @ The State Bar, Glasgow

The album launch element of the night will basically consist of me relentlessly plugging the album while playing songs from it in a live style. Joining Craig will be, all the way from Edinburgh, The Bluesfather, friends of TDM, splendid alt.country duo The Dirt, with djing from What's That Noise?).

8 p. m.
£4

http://www.craighughes.net/

Simon Kempston

Pre-release Album Launch Party
at The LOT, 4 - 6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland

23rd October, 2009

Free

Pre-release launch party for the album 'Carefree Prisoner'. Simon Kempston, Adam Nash, Tom Merritt-Smith and Rory MacDonald will be performing songs from the album and pre-release copies will be available on the night!

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Salon Society

Album Launch - Promenade

30th October, 2009

at ARTA, 62 Albion Street, Glasgow, Scotland G1 1PA

Cost: £ 5

Doors 7.30 p.m.

Salon Society are delighted to announce the forthcoming release of their debut album 'Promenade' on First Aid Records. The launch night will be in Arta's retro chic, ultra sleek basement venue in the Merchant City on Friday 30th October 2009, supported by Glasgow rock band Kochka and singer-songwriter Sandra McBeth.

The launch will be part of the world renowned Glasgay Festival. Doors at 7.30pm for an evening that will Rock Your Arthouse Socks Off. Tickets £5 available at Q!Gallery on 0141 552 7575 or on the door.
Tip: Get your ticket early!!!

Jamie Flett - Cold but Bright

CD Release Evening at The Griffin

266 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JP

Friday 2nd October

At long last an occasion to send the Cold but Bright album into the world. To be launched with live with his band The Flaming Jets plus Noma.

There will also be a chance to get your hands on a FREE and exclusive limited edition remix CD based on tracks from the original Cold but Bright album......

"Cold but Bright is a mellow and satisfying albu. It's as simple as that. Read the review by The Bluesbunny

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Blueflint

Launched their new cd in September,2009.

?A female banjo bluegrass duo you just have to hear. Deborah Arnott and Claire-Louise Neilson are sublime as they sing ballads of love and loss..."

The band are delighted to have gained distribution with Forte Music and there should soon be reviews new CD 'High Bright Morning' in the press, music magazines and radio stations. It has already received air play on Iain Anderson's BBC Radio Scotland show and Archie Fisher's 'Travelling Folk' programme

See: Blueflint launch of 'High Bright Morning" and tour details