1st Jan 2012 - Clachaig Boots Bar - Pure Malt. Gordon and Tam perform with highly spirited folk and rock. Clachaig Inn, Glencoe.
1st Jan 2012 - Dennis Alexander & Gary Forrest - Dunnikier House Hotel. Recovery. Time: 2pm. Cost: £Free
2nd Jan 2012 - New Year Ceilidh - Portsoy - Station Hotel Portsoy. Tickets from Station Hotel 01261-842327. Folk at the Salmon Bothy, Portsoy are hosting a ceilidh/open mic session in Station Hotel, Portsoy. Dancing to Portknockie sessions ceilidh band - with dance caller. Free stovies. Come along and join in with a song or tune or dance or just listen and enjoy. Time: 8.30 PM. Cost: £8
2nd Jan 2012 - Clachaig Boots Bar - Bob Stewart. Bob plays a mix of folk and celtic on guitar & bodhran, influences The Mccalmans, Gillian Welch and The Corries to name a few. Clachaig Inn, Glencoe.
9th Jan 2012 - Glenfarg Village Folk Club - Singaround - Ease yourself into action with our first singaround of the year. Our themes for January are Jollity, Journeys and Jacobites. Or anything else you fancy. All £3. Glenfarg Hotel, Glenfarg, Perthshire. Starting at 8.30pm.
10th Jan 2012 - Leith Folk Club - Kathryn Nicoll Trio. Tickets for this gig are £6. Phone 07502 024852 or email:- leithfolkclubtickets@hotmail.co.uk
16th Jan 2012 - Glenfarg Village Folk Club - Roy Henderson & Gordon Ewan - Roy’s floor spots are always entertaining and thought-provoking with his singing reinforced by his skill on the guitar. For tonight’s full club spot, he is joined by Gordon Ewan on fiddle. Members £5, non members £8. Glenfarg Hotel, Glenfarg, Perthshire. Starting at 8.30pm
17th Jan 2012 - Penicuik Folk Club - Matt Smith and Sarah Northcott , plus Michelle Burke and James Ross. Blow away the New Year blues with our outstanding double-bill: Matt and Sarah are one of our favourite fiddle and guitar duos. They return with a mixture of Anglo-Celtic traditional and original music. Expect sparkling guitar work from Matt and foot-tapping fiddle from Sarah, a prolific tune-smith who also stars with the Robert Fish Band. After honing her craft as lead vocalist with Irish/American super group Cherish the Ladies, Michelle Burke is now embarking on a solo career. She is accompanied by James Ross, on piano, keyboards and accordion. James is an astounding musician with a wonderful feel for the tradition and where it can go. A fabulous evening and fantastic value for money. Be there! 8.00pm The Roadhouse, Penicuik
17th Jan 2012 - Leith Folk Club - Rod Clements of Lindisfarne fame. Tickets for this gig are £8. Phone 07502024852 or email:- leithfolkclubtickets@hotmail.co.uk
19th Jan 2012 - Falkirk Folk Club - KIERAN HALPIN - THE TOLBOOTH TAVERN. Since 1979 Kieran Halpin has recorded no fewer than 18 albums. His success and acclaim as a songwriter is noted by his contemporary performers over the years with many of his songs covered by artists such as Ilse De Lange(All The Answers), Vin Garbutt, Dolores Keane, Geraldine McGowan, Tom McConville, Niamh Parsons, The Battlefield Band, Flossie and the late John Wright. In fact his songs are performed in clubs, pubs and concert halls throughout the world. Time: 8pm. Cost: £6. Tickets from Door.
20th Jan 2012 - Dalgety Bay Folk Club - Luckenbooth - Woodside Hotel, Aberdour. Tickets from Liz/Colin Hay, Tel: 01383 822732. Luckenbooth - are the original Luckenbooth from deepest darkest Lanarkshire, a four-piece folk band. They play traditional and contemporary folk music with a sprinkling of pop. The band have been playing together for 12 years and have a variety of instruments and styles and play a variety of venues from traditional folk clubs to folk festivals to specialist hotel music evenings. Time: 8.00pm. Cost: Member £7 and Guests £9
21st Jan 2012 - Burns Supper and Ceilidh - Banff RFC. Dancing to Ceilidh Mohr. Fife Lodge Hotel, Banff. 6.00pm for 6.30pm. Tickets £20, under 18 £15 available from Andy Smith, Andy Kewley or Bob Philips(bobphilips25@live.co.uk)
22nd Jan 2011 - Clachaig Boots Bar - Shananigin. Folk and Celtic rockfrom the affectionately known Hobbits from the Shire, good things come in small quantities. What they lack in height they make up with personality. Clachaig Inn, Glencoe.
23rd Jan 2012 - Glenfarg Village Folk Club - Burns Session - Our annual celebration of the bard. Everyone is welcome to sing a song, recite a poem, or just listen and enjoy. Haggis, neeps and mash will be served! All £6
24th Jan 2012 - Elena Piras - Leith Folk Club Edinburgh. Tickets from http://www.leithfolkclub.com/contacts.htm. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: £6
25th Jan 2012 - Eddie Walker - Irvine Folk Club. Vineborough Community Centre
Quarry Road Irvine, KA12 8TP. Time: 8.00pm
26th Jan 2012 - Falkirk Folk Club - A CELEBRATION OF ROBERT BURNS - THE TOLBOOTH TAVERN. Always an excellent night of music and food. Gan Aboot Folk provide present their skillful arrangements of some of the Bards' finest works and introduce a great array of local talent to perform. A haggis meal and complimentary dram too! A superb wee night at a superb wee price! Time: 8pm. Cost: £5. Tickets from Door.
27th Jan 2012 - Andrew Gordon - Wheel Inn, Scone, Perth. Andrew Gordon, recently back from playing with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers is playing a selection of rousing Scottish Folk Music. FREE PARKING, FREE ENTRY AND A GREAT SELECTION OF FOOD AND DRINKS TO CHOOSE FROM. Time: 8-10pm.
27th Jan 2012 - Ceòl's Craic @ Celtic Connections. CCA, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. 8.00pm
28th Jan 2012 - Ceòl's Craic @ Celtic Connections. CCA, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. 8.00pm
28th Jan 2012 - Sara Grey - Carlops Village Hall. Pay on the door. Sara Grey Song Workshop. Tracing the migration of songs from Scotland, Ireland and America. 2.00-5.00pm £25. Please contact Carol or Jay asap if you want a place. westbrook702@virginmedia.com
Evening Concert 7.00pm Tickets £7 on the door kids free. Sara will sing and play a selection of traditional American songs and banjo tunes. Time: 7.30pm. Cost: £7.00
30th Jan 2012 - Glenfarg Village Folk Club - Brian Peters - Brian is a highly respected singer and musician who plays guitar, melodeon, and several other instruments. He has performed around the world and has a dozen CDs to his name. Members £5, Non members £8. Glenfarg Hotel, Glenfarg, Perthshire. Starting at 8.30pm
31st Jan 2012 - Leith Folk Club - Mairi Campbell and the Cast. Recent winner of Trad Awards Tutor of the Year. Phone 07502024852 or email:- leithfolkclubtickets@hotmail.co.uk
2nd Feb 2012 - Falkirk Folk Club - SESSION NIGHT - THE TOLBOOTH TAVERN. Always different, always the same! The music changes and develops, the atmosphere is always encouraging and friendly. All welcome. Time: 8pm. Cost: FREE
4th Feb 2012 - Ken Campbell and Lindsay Aitken - an evening of contemporary Scots music at Kilmartin House Museum, Kilmartin, Argyll, PA31 8RQ. Only 30 places so pre-booking is essential. 7.15pm, finish 9.30pm approx. Tickets £10. Tel: 01546-510278. Email: admin@kilmartin.org. Tickets include a glass of wine, cheese and biscuits.
6th Feb 2012 - Glenfarg Village Folk Club - Al Hughes - Al's blues and soul music and songs vary from forceful and raucous to gentle and wistful. His guitar playing is described as ‘eerily atmospheric’. Members £5, Non-members £8. Glenfarg Hotel, Glenfarg, Perthshire. Starting at 8.30pm.
9th Feb 2012 - Falkirk Folk Club - REBECCA WRIGHT - TOLBOOTH TAVERN. Freshly revealing, bright and beautiful... Rebecca's songs will stir your heart. Her deftly exquisite arrangements of voice and acoustic guitar, and graceful, grounded performances captivate her audiences and weave connections among people. Rebecca's original songs are complemented by a repertoire drawn from her experience of living in Scotland following exhaustive touring across Europe & her native Australia. Rebecca performs on vocals, guitar and cello and is joined by the superbly talented Donald McKay on vocals, bodhran and Spanish 'requinto' guitar. Time: 8pm. Cost: £6. Tickets from door.
10th Feb 2012 - John Davidson - Wheel Inn. Perth's very own John Davidson is playing a selection of Scottish and Irish folk music. FREE PARKING, FREE ENTRY AND A GREAT SELECTION OF FOOD AND DRINKS TO CHOOSE FROM. Time: 8-10pm.
11th Feb 2012 - Folk at the Salmon Bothy - presents an evening of Bothy Ballads & Burns. With guests Madeline and Alex Green, Sheila and Les Wheeler, The Lennox Family, John Trodden, Aileen Carr, Moira Stewart and Winner of The 2nd Haal Greig Duncan Singing Competition, Russell Taylor. Comperé - Euan MacIlwraithe. Tickets £10 (£8 conc.) - available from The Station Hotel - 01261 842327, Bob Philips - 01261 842571, bothy.tickets@googlemail.com. Station Hotel, Portsoy. 7.00pm till late.
12th Feb 2012 - Kris Drever And Eamonn Coyne - The Milngavie Folk Club, The Fraser Centre, Douglas St, Milngavie. Tickets from www.milngaviefolkclub.co.uk. KRIS DREVER, stunning guitarist, singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and interpreter of traditional songs is from the Orkney Isles, and a member of the award winning trio, LAU. EAMONN COYNE is one of Ireland's leading tenor banjo players and specializes in Irish traditional music. He has performed and recorded with a vast array of people and is a member of Scottish international band, Salsa Celtica. Together they are a rare duo! Time: 7.30pm. Cost: £15
13th Feb 2012 - Glenfarg Village Folk Club - Sandy Brechin & Ewan Wilkinson - Sandy is an energetic accordionist both as a solo performer and with bands such as Burach. Ewan is an expressive singer and guitarist. Together they form a duo who are not to be missed. Members £5, Non-members £8. Glenfarg Hotel, Glenfarg, Perthshire. Starting at 8.30pm
14th Feb 2012 - Penicuik Folk Club - Sandy Brechin and Ewan Wilkinson Scottish, Irish and English traditional songs and tunes, contemporary folk songs, and originals. 8.00pm The Roadhouse, Penicuik
15th Feb 2012 - Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle - Woodend Barn, Banchory. Tickets from www.woodendbarn.co.uk or 01330 825431. Rarely seen together on stage, join these three prominent members of the BBC's Transatlantic Sessions for an evening of superior traditional music. Time: 8pm. Cost: £16/14 conc. Advance, £17/15 conc. on door
16th Feb 2012 - Falkirk Folk Club - OPENSTAGE - TOLBOOTH TAVERN. Our first of the year and guaranteed to provide great variety and entertainment. An opportunity to perform under the stage lighting to an ever enthusiastic and supportive audience. Book your spot at info@falkirkfolkclub.co.uk. Time: 8pm. Cost: £3. Tickets from door.
18th Feb 2012 - Latha Gàidhlig / Gaelic Day. Irvine Academy, Irvine. 9.30am-4.30pm. £10. Booking contact - Annette Biggar, 01294 833173
20th Feb 2012 - Glenfarg Village Folk Club - Singaround - Our February themes are Flowers, Farming and Faraway Places. Or whatever you fancy. All £3. Glenfarg Hotel, Glenfarg, Perthshire. Starting at 8.30pm
24th Feb 2012 - Dalgety Bay Folk Club - Gaberlunzie - Woodside Hotel, Aberdour. Tickets from Liz/Colin Hay, Tel: 01383 822732. The Gabs, as they are popularly called among their loyal following of supporters, have a wealth of experience in performing for a wide variety of audiences - from folk clubs to football stadiums, from holiday resorts to concert halls. They have appeared many times on television and radio not only in the UK but also in Canada, and the United States. Time: 8.00pm. Cost: Member £7 and Guests £9
27th Feb 2012 - Glenfarg Village Folk Club - Anna Shannon - A wonderful singer and guitarist with outstanding songwriting talents. Highly praised by the likes of Mike Silver and Vin Garbutt. We look forward to Anna’s first visit to Glenfarg. Members £5, Non-members £8. Glenfarg Hotel, Glenfarg, Perthshire. Starting at 8.30pm
3rd Mar 2012 - Halton Quartet - Woodend Barn, Banchory. Tickets from www.woodendbarn.co.uk or 01330 825431. New date for this quartet comprised of two of Scotland's most innovative and captivating duos, AKA Angus Lyon & Ruaridh Campbell and Wingin' It who met during the 2007 Orkney Folk Festival. Time: 8pm. Cost: £14/12 conc. advance, £15/13 conc. on door
3rd Mar 2012 - Lochaber Annual Fiddlers Rally. Lochaber High School, Fort William. 7.30pm
9th Mar 2012 - Blackheart - Blackfriars Basement, Merchant City, Glasgow. Tickets from WBM Events 07803502692 GCM 01412212630. Blackheart are Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Pilkington. Just three years in they are widely regarded as the fastest rising stars of the new folk generation having become established for both their live concerts, their outstanding debut album 'Indigo' and now their brand new CD 'Invisible'. Time: 7.30pm. Cost: £7
10th Mar 2012 - Blackheart - St.Silas Church New Hall, Park Rd, Glasgow. Tickets from WBM Events 07803502692 GCM 01412212630. A Charity event in aid of Glasgow City Mission. Time: 7.30pm. Cost: £10
11th Mar 2012 - Blackheart - Brel, Ashton Lane, West End, Glasgow. Tickets from WBM Events 07803502692 GCM 01412212630. Blackheart are Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Pilkington. Just three years in they are widely regarded as the fastest rising stars of the new folk generation having become established for both their live concerts, their outstanding debut album 'Indigo' and now their brand new CD 'Invisible'. Time: 7.30pm. Cost: £7
13th Mar 2012 - Penicuik Folk Club - Ian Walker and Ian Bruce. Not one astounding songwriter and singer ... but two. 8.00pm The Roadhouse, Penicuik
16th Mar 2012 - Dalgety Bay Folk Club - Whiterose - Woodside Hotel, Aberdour. Tickets from Liz/Colin Hay, Tel: 01383 822732. Whiterose - Kevin and Dougie both hail from the Falkirk and have many years of folk singing behind them.
17th Mar 2012 - Meur Chruachain Cèilidh - Taynuilt Village Hall, Taynuilt, Argyll. 7.45pm
17th Mar 2012 - Ceilidh at Woodend Barn, Banchory. Tickets from www.woodendbarn.co.uk or 01330 860661. Chilli & Ceilidh with Clachan Yell. Dust off your dancing shoes for a great night of fundraising, feasting and frolicking with the finest purveyors of ceilidh music Clachan Yell. Tables of ten available so bring your friends. Time: 7pm. Cost: £30
23rd Mar 2012 - Joy Dunlop - 'Fiere' Album Tour - Official Album Launch. St. Andrew's in the Square, 1 Saint Andrews Square, Glasgow, G1 5PP. 7.30pm. Tickets can be pre-booked or bought at the door
23rd Mar 2012 - Wendy Carle Taylor and Friends - Polwarth Parish Church, 36 - 38 Polwarth Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 1LU . Tickets from Usher Hall Box Office, Lothian Road EH1 2EA 0131 228 2255 or online www.ceilidhculture.co.uk or Polwarth Parish Church 01313462711. After sell-out concerts and a sparkiling debut album award-winning Wendy returns with an ever-growing international fan base and spellbinding new show. Memorable and stunning interpretations of contemporary and traditional Scottish, Irish, French and American songs. Featuring excellent musicians Andrew Jeffcoat, grand piano, Calum McIntyre, percussion, Ahmed Remally, guitar and Ailie Robertson, clarsach.
Time: 7.30pm. Cost: £10 (£8 conc)
24th Mar 2012 - Joy Dunlop - 'Fiere' Album Tour - Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton's Close, Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DT. 2pm. Tickets can be pre-booked or bought at the door
24th Mar 2012 - PEATBOG FAERIES - Glenuig Hall - The Peatbog Faeries return to Glenuig for another fantastic evening of high octane Celtic dance music. Based on the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries have been described as 'the future of Celtic dance music'. They incorporate many influences which take them from traditional jigs and reels through jazz, hip hop, reggae and more. This is high octane Celtic dance music so be prepared to dance! Book early to avoid disappointment and be prepared to dance! Please note - Standing / Dancing only - no seating
"The most pumping, uplifting and exciting Scottish fusion you're ever likely to come across!" Rootin' About. Start time 9:00pm, all tickets £16 available soon.
26th Mar 2012 - Joy Dunlop - 'Fiere' Album Tour - Sandwick Hall, Sandwick, Shetland. 7.30pm. Tickets can be pre-booked or bought at the door
27th Mar 2012 - Joy Dunlop - 'Fiere' Album Tour - Hoy Kirk, Hoy, Shetland. 7.30pm. Tickets can be pre-booked or bought at the door
28th Mar 2012 - Joy Dunlop - 'Fiere' Album Tour - Hootenanny's, Church Street, Inverness. 7.30pm. Tickets can be pre-booked or bought at the door
28th Mar 2012 - Karine Polwart - GREYFRIARS KIRK, EDINBURGH. 0131 225 4600
29th Mar 2012 - Joy Dunlop - 'Fiere' Album Tour - Eastgate Theatre, Eastgate, Peebles, EH45 8AD. 7.30pm . Tickets can be pre-booked or bought at the door
31st Mar 2012 - Joy Dunlop - 'Fiere' Album Tour - Royal Northern College of Music, 124 Oxford Rd, Manchester, M13 9RD. 7.30pm. Tickets can be pre-booked or bought at the door
5th Apr 2012 - Karine Polwart - THE MET, BURY. 0161 761 2216
6th Apr 2012 - Karine Polwart - ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW. 01584 878411
7th Apr 2012 - Karine Polwart - CAMBRIDGE JUNCTION. 01223 511 511
8th Apr 2012 - Karine Polwart - EASTER FOLK FESTIVAL, WICKHAM. 023 8071 1818
13th to 15th Apr 2012 - Glenfarg Village Folk Club - 34th Glenfarg Folk Feast. Contact: Doris Rougvie 01337 831403. dorisrougvie@hotmail.com
Fri 13th Apr 2012 -
Ceilidh Dance (£7) - The Orwell Ceilidh Band
Sat 14th Apr 2012 -
TMSA Workshops (£5) - DADGAD guitar and D Whistle
Original song competition - 'Always look on the bright side'
Concert (£15) - The Poozies, Jim Malcolm, The Farg Folk
Sun 15th Apr 2012 -
TMSA Workshop (£5) - Sound engineering
Children’s event with Margaret Bennett
27th World Puff-a-box Championship
Final Fling Concert (£15) - Mike Silver, Lori Watson & Rule of Three, Shona Donaldson & Paul Anderson
Free Singarounds and Sessions
Weekend Ticket - £35
Tickets from 01337 831403 or tickets@glenfargfolkclub.com
21st Apr 2012 - Karine Polwart - PERTH CONCERT HALL WITH BLAZIN" FIDDLES. 01738 621 031
26th Apr 2012 - Karine Polwart - EXETER PHOENIX. 01392 667080
27th Apr 2012 - Karine Polwart - ROOK LANE CHAPEL, FROME. 01373 455 420
28th Apr 2012 - Karine Polwart - STAG ARTS CENTRE, SEVENOAKES. 01732 450 175
3rd May 2012 - Karine Polwart - CHELTENHAM TOWN HALL. 0844 576 2210
4th May 2012 - Karine Polwart - THE APEX. BURY ST. EDMUNDS. 01284 758000
5th May 2012 - Karine Polwart - BRISTOL FOLK FESTIVAL. 0117 922 3686
17th May 2012 - Karine Polwart - KENDAL BREWERY ARTS. 01539 725133
18th May 2012 - Karine Polwart - VICTORIA HALL, SALTAIRE. 01274 327 305
19th May 2012 - Karine Polwart - POCKLINGTON ARTS CENTRE. 01759 301547
20th May 2012 - Karine Polwart - THE SAGE GATESHEAD. 0191 443 4661
3rd Jun 2012 - SHOOGLENIFTY - Glenuig Hall
4th Jun 2012 - Karine Polwart - GATE TO SOUTHWELL FESTIVAL. 01636 816 678
12th Jun 2012 - Penicuik Folk Club - Nick Keir and Stephen Quigg of the McCalmans. 8.00pm The Roadhouse, Penicuik
5th Jul 2012 - Stonehaven Folk Festival - Stonehaven Town Hall. Tickets from www.thebooth.co.uk or on the door. Weekend Festival of traditional and contemporary folk music. Concerts, sessions, workshops, Aqua Ceilidh, Tradition Bearers, World Paper and Comb championships and more. Visit www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk for latest information. Time: 19:30 onwards. Cost: Varies
20th Jul 2012 - Guildtown Bluegrass Music Festival - Guildtown, Village Hall, 6 miles north of Perth on A93. Tickets from secretary@scottishbluegrass.com. Scotland's premier Bluegrass event celebrating over 25 years of presenting the best in European and US Bluegrass music. Folk music in overdrive. Concerts, sessions, workshops, camping and caravanning. Great family friendly atmosphere - child discounts and individual concert tickets available. programme info www.scottishbluegrass.com. Time: 12-00 mid-day onwards. Cost: £35 for full weekend pass including camping
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14th - 16th September 2012 - DOUGLASDALE FOLK FESTIVAL. Douglas, South Lananarshire.
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