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CLUB
AT THE
MERCHANTS’
HAL L
AUGUST 2016. ONE OF THE BIGGEST MUSIC
EVENTS AT THE FRINGE, SET IN ONE OF THE
MOST SPECTACULAR VENUES IN EDINBURGH.
JAZZ, SOUL, HIP HOP, CLASSICAL, POP AND FOLK.
THROUGHOUT AUGUST, THE MERCHANTS’ HALL
TRANSFORMS INTO AN UNMISSABLE EVENT
OF LIVE MUSIC, GREAT FOOD AND TABLE SERVICE.
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, The Merchants’ Hall is a stunningly majestic venue.
THIS IS
FULL-ON FRINGE
WITH A SLIGHTLY
SOPHISTICATED
TOUCH.
With its variety of beautiful spaces, this is an amazing setting in which to enjoy a broad
mix of live music. The Aclub from ADMevents has created an occasion that is very much
in-tune with this unique venue, both in style and quality.
In the atmospheric Main Hall you’ll be hypnotised by the poweful music from many of
the world’s best performers. Every ticket includes a table seat - here you can enjoy
delicious and fun ‘sharing platters’ created by our ADM restauranteur team.
Add to this a great selection of classic and creative cocktails by the award winning
Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery, and this event can only be music to your ears.
Aclub at Merchants’ Hall combines amazing music in a unique location with table service,
tasty ‘sharing platter’ food and a wide selection of drinks including great cocktails with
spirits from the Arbikie Distillery.
Throughout August you can choose from two performances a day during the week
and three performances at the weekend. From the jazz-funk sounds of Freaky Family
and the chart topping Caroline Gilmour to the burlesque act Die Gl’Amouresque,
AMAZING MUSIC.
UNIQUE LOCATION.
GREAT ATMOSPHERE.
DELICIOUS FOOD.
WOW COCKTAILS.
nearly 30 artists will play at The Merchants’ Hall.
Reviews of our performers include discriptions such as “Captivating” “mahogany-toned
vocals” “quicksilver, jazz style” “Daring and successful” “One of Scotland’s top bands”
“incredible” “worldwide smash”.
Entry prices are at three levels depending on the time of day you go:
£10 FOR A WEEKEND 12.30pm PERFORMANCE
£15 FOR AN EARLY EVENING PERFORMANCE
£20 FOR A LATE EVENING PERFORMANCE
(The ticket price includes a table seat reserved for you.)
SHARING PLATTER
When you’re seated why not try our exciting ‘sharing-platter’ for
£10 -£15 per person – prepared for any number of people.
Each table seats six people. The platter options range from fish,
meat, vegetarian, or a combination of each.
COCKTAILS
Arbikie is a farm to bottle distillery in the Highlands. Its award winning
gin and vodka is ultra smooth and full of flavour. Try a classic Martini,
or daredevil it with an Arbikie Mule or Arbikie Greyhound. Or go crazy
with a hot and smoky chilli vodka Negroni. Visit arbikie.com to see why
this distillery is the ultimate in authenticity.
(A wide selection of other alcoholic drinks and soft drinks are available.)
TO BOOK:
CALL: +44 (0)1241 830770
EMAIL: [email protected]
ONLINE: admevents.co.uk
Find out more at www.admevents.co.uk
OUR
ARTISTS.
FRIDAY 5TH
SATURDAY 6TH
SUNDAY 7TH
MONDAY 8TH
ALL TIMES ARE
SEATING TIMES.
ARTISTS WILL
COMMENCE ABOUT
15 MINUTES LATER.
BOOK NOW
CALL:
[email protected]
ONLINE:
admevents.co.uk
DIRTY HARRY: The ultimate tribute to Blondie
SMOOVE & TURRELL: Funk soul jazz
£15
£20
12.30pm THE TOM OAKES EXPERIMENT: Flautist and guitarist
6.00pm BANCROFT & LYNE: 100 Years of Jazz Song
9:15pm SMOOVE & TURRELL: Funk soul jazz
£10
£15
£20
12.30pm MEGAN BLYTH: Pure acoustic balladry
6.00pm JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE: Funk on the fringe
9:15pm SPRING BREAK: Folk, funk and hip hop
£10
£15
£20
NO PERFORMANCES
TUESDAY 9TH
6.00pm STEPHEN DUFFY QUARTET: Music of Nat King Cole
9:15pm CHARLOTTE MARSHALL & THE 45s: funk, soul, jazz
£15
£20
WEDNESDAY 10TH
9:15pm DOREC-A-BELLE: Highland Harmony Heaven
£15
£20
THURSDAY 11TH
9:15pm FREAKY FAMILY: jazz-funk
£15
£20
FRIDAY 12TH
9:15pm DIRTY HARRY: The ultimate tribute to Blondie
£15
£20
SATURDAY 13TH
12.30pm DOREC-A-BELLE: Highland Harmony Heaven
9:15pm FREAKY FAMILY: jazz-funk
£10
£15
£20
SUNDAY 14TH
12.30pm CINDY DOUGLAS: LUSH LIFE Swing, post-bop, jazz
6.00pm JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE: Funk on the fringe
9:15pm SPRING BREAK: Folk, funk and hip hop
£10
£15
£20
+44 (0)1241 830770
EMAIL:
6.00pm
9:15pm
MONDAY 15TH
TUESDAY 16TH
NO PERFORMANCES
6.00pm CERA IMPALA & THE NEW PROHIBITION: Banjo and fiddle
9:15pm VALENTINA & VOCES DEL SUR: VIVA LA CANCION!: Latin
£15
£20
WEDNESDAY 17TH
THURSDAY 18TH
FRIDAY 19TH
SATURDAY 20TH
SUNDAY 21ST
MONDAY 22ND
6.00pm JAMIE MACDOUGALL & THE AYOUB SISTERS: Classic &song
9:15pm ROSS COUPER & TOM OAKES: fiddle and guitar
£15
£20
6.00pm BANCROFT & LYNE: 100 Years of Jazz Song
9:15pm STEPHEN DUFFY QUARTET: Music of Nat King Cole
£15
£20
6.00pm DAS CONTRAS (Live Album Launch): Latin, funk, soul
9:15pm HENDRIX & ME: Electrifying Jimi Hendrix tribute.
£15
£20
12.30pm THE MARS PATROL (acoustic): Epic pop sound
6.00pm THE GROOVE BAND: Latin Jazz and Soul
9:15pm THE HAGGIS HORNS: 7-piece funk extravaganza
£10
£15
£20
12.30pm CINDY DOUGLAS: LUSH LIFE Swing, post-bop, jazz
6.00pm CAROLINE GILMOUR: Chart topping singer
9:15pm THE HAGGIS HORNS: 7-piece funk extravaganza
£10
£15
£20
ALL TIMES ARE
SEATING TIMES.
ARTISTS WILL
COMMENCE ABOUT
15 MINUTES LATER.
Please see following
NO PERFORMANCES
pages for more
information on all the
6.00pm RACHEL HAIR TRIO: Scottish folk
9:15pm ELEKTRA: Violin duo
£15
£20
6.00pm BARRULE: Celtic Music from the Isle of Man
9:15pm ELEKTRA: Violin duo
£15
£20
THURSDAY 25TH
6.00pm ALI AFFLECK: Billie Holliday tribute to Iconic Lady Day
9:15pm DIE GL’AMOURESQUE: Berlin-based burlesque act
£15
£20
FRIDAY 26TH
6.00pm ALI AFFLECK: Billie Holliday tribute to Iconic Lady Day
9:15pm DIE GL’AMOURESQUE: Berlin-based burlesque act
£15
£20
+44 (0)1241 830770
SATURDAY 27TH
12.30pm CAROLINE GILMOUR: Chart topping singer
6.00pm THE GROOVE BAND: Latin Jazz and Soul
9:15pm ROSE ROOM: Scottish Jazz Awards’ Ensemble finalists
£10
£15
£20
[email protected]
12.30pm VALENTINA & VOCES DEL SUR: Viva La Cancion! Latin
6.00pm AON TEANGA; UN CHENGEY: Gaelic singers
9:15pm AON TEANGA; UN CHENGEY: Gaelic singers
£10
£15
£20
TUESDAY 23RD
WEDNESDAY 24TH
SUNDAY 28TH
performers.
BOOK NOW
CALL:
EMAIL:
ONLINE:
admevents.co.uk
FRIDAY 5TH
OUR ECLECTIC MIX OF PERFORMANCES FROM
FRIDAY 5TH TO SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST 2016.
DIRTY HARRY:THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO BLONDIE 6PM (£15)
“Great show, and a top year ahead for Dirty Harry, was a privilege to have them support the Bay City Rollers”
- John Mclaughlin (Bay City Rollers’ Manager)
One of the most popular tribute bands around, Edinburgh’s Dirty Harry capture the original sound, feel, and
attitude of the iconic New York, new-wave, pop band, Blondie. Fronted by Debbie Harry lookalike, Sarah Kennedy
(squint your eyes and you’d swear she was the real thing), you can expect the full back catalogue of Blondie hits,
including Heart Of Glass, Call Me, Hanging On The Telephone, Rapture, etc. www.dirtyharryblondietribute.co.uk
SMOOVE & TURRELL 9.15pm (£20)
“A winning mix of ebullient acid-jazz grooves and mahogany-toned vocals” - The Independent
They’ve played to over 10,000 people at Glastonbury and supported legends in their field (Nile Rodgers’s Chic,
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas). Yes, Geordie boys, Smoove & Turrell know a thing or three about funk ‘n’ soul.
With several Radio 2 Records Of The Week to their credit, and with a Number 1 hit on the iTunes Soul Chart,
this is a rare chance to see one of the hottest live acts around in a more intimate setting. No wonder BBC 6’s
Craig Charles calls them “one of the greatest modern Soul acts to emerge from the UK.”
www.smooveandturrell.com
SATURDAY 6TH
THE TOM OAKES EXPERIMENT: UNTRADITIONAL MUSIC 12.30pm (£10)
“Captivating” - Three Weeks
A multi-award winning flautist and guitarist, Tom Oakes presents his new solo project showcasing the
diverse compositions that have become the heart of his many projects. Oakes’s music is known to transcend
contemporary classical, jazz and eastern influences whilst still being firmly rooted in the Irish, Scots and
Scandinavian traditions. A guitar teacher at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, a finalist in the BBC Fame
Academy Bursary, as well as the Sean O’Riada Gold Medal, Oakes’s Experiment promises to be an enlightening
experience for fans of folk, trad and roots music. www.tomoakesmusic.co.uk
BANCROFT & LYNE; 100 YEARS OF JAZZ SONG 6pm (£15)
“Their performance, imbued with warmth and humour, was delightful” - The Herald
One of the highest achieving and most critically-acclaimed jazz singers around, Sophie Bancroft teams up with
in-demand double-bassist, Tom Lyne, to create a dynamic, entertaining and intimate interpretation of beautiful
songs. Recent performance highlights include the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival 2014 in New York
where they were heralded as a “must see” act. Little wonder multi-award winning jazz vocalist Liane Carroll
recorded Sophie’s ballad, Calgary Bay, with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. www.bancroftlyne.com
SMOOVE & TURRELL 9.15pm (£20)
“A winning mix of ebullient acid-jazz grooves and mahogany-toned vocals” - The Independent
They’ve played to over 10,000 people at Glastonbury and supported legends in their field (Nile Rodgers’s Chic,
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas). Yes, Geordie boys, Smoove & Turrell know a thing or three about funk ‘n’ soul.
With several Radio 2 Records Of The Week to their credit, and with a Number 1 hit on the iTunes Soul Chart,
this is a rare chance to see one of the hottest live acts around in a more intimate setting. No wonder BBC 6’s
Craig Charles calls them “one of the greatest modern Soul acts to emerge from the UK.”
www.smooveandturrell.com
SUNDAY 7TH
MEGAN BLYTH 12.30pm (£10)
“A full-on experience with Megan fully in total control of our attention” - Highland News
Megan Blyth’s music is a rich tapestry of pure acoustic balladry inspired by Carole King and Janis Joplin. Often
compared to PJ Harvey and Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser, the teenager (also a model) has achieved a lot in a
short time-frame. Indeed, Blyth supported folk royalty (Karine Polwart) at Inverness’ Eden Court Theatre not so
long ago, and has opened for other high-profile artists such as Rachel Sermanni, The Staves and Abagail Gray.
www.reverbnation.com/meganblyth
JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE: FUNK ON THE FRINGE 6pm (£15)
“One of Scotland’s top bands of the moment” - BBC Radio Scotland
Purveyors of royal, calorie-laden, whipped up funk, this groove-laden Scottish sextet take their tips from the likes
of Average White Band, Steely Dan and The Meters. The band’s 2015 debut album was produced by Average White
Band’s Molly Duncan - since then, JBiA have appeared on Scottish Television, performed twice in session at BBC
Radio Scotland (Single Of The Week, Apr 2016); supported funk legends Average White Band, The Family Stone and
The Blockheads; sold out several prestigious London jazz clubs; performed to over 80,000 people at the Edinburgh
Hogmanay Street Party; and racked up no shortage of national press acclaim along the way. www.jbia.co.uk
SPRING BREAK 9.15pm (£20)
“A joyous mix of folk, funk and hip hop” - The Sun
Projecting an upbeat air of positivity and humour, this explosively-colourful hip hop trio from Dingwall are this
year’s hot ticket. Their sharp, self-deprecating wit and dexterous wordplay is fused by the hip hop languages
of scratching, beatboxing and lucid lyricism. Influenced by the likes of De La Soul and Jurassic 5, the trio have
achieved an enormity of success in such a small amount of time. Winners of Best Hip Hop at the Scottish
Alternative Music Awards 2015, the hip hoppers have become firm favourites on national radio and on Scottish
television, appearing at every festival from Belladrum to T In The Park along the way. www.springbreakband.co.uk
TEUSDAY 9TH
WEDNESDAY 10TH
STEPHEN DUFFY QUARTET: THE UNFORGETTABLE MR. COLE 6pm (£15)
“So nice to hear these old songs sung by such a good singer” - Sir Richard Rodney Bennett
An innovative vocal artist, a passionate authority and advocate for jazz, and one of a handful of Scottish artists
developing and continuing the tradition of vocal jazz for the 21st century. Presenter of BBC Radio Scotland’s Jazz
House Programme, Stephen Duffy and his Quartet reprise their Glasgow International Jazz Festival Show based
on the music of Nat King Cole at The Merchants’ Hall this August. Duffy is a two-time Scottish Jazz Award winner,
who was also nominated for a 2007 Sony Radio Academy Award. So, sit back, relax and get ready to enjoy the
super-smooth jazz sounds of Duffy at his Nat King Cole-inspired best. www.stephenduffyjazz.com
CHARLOTTE MARSHALL & THE 45s 9.15pm (£20)
“...inhabits the role of a Bourbon Street chanteuse with conviction, selling the band’s Big Easy stylings both
vocally and visually” - Blues Enthused
Cooking up the very best in New Orleans-inspired music - funk, soul, jazz and gospel - Aussie singer, Charlotte
Marshall, is a hot tamale with the world at her feet. Backed by her rhythm ‘n’ blues band, The 45s, the Glasgow-based
groovers won the Blues Magazine’s Future Of The Blues competition not too long ago, landing a recording deal with
Provogue Records in the process. Loaded up with infectious hooks and stick-in-the-head melodies, this funky mob
are guaranteed to put love in your heart and grooves in your shoes. www.charlottemarshall.com
DOREC-A-BELLE: HIGHLAND HARMONY HEAVEN 9.15pm (£20)
“A second album would be very welcome indeed” - Sunday Herald
Winners of The Herald newspaper’s Unsigned Band Of The Year 2013, Highland lassies, Dorec-a-belle meld the very
best bits of country, cajun, folk, blues and jazz, to create a catchy, strikingly-textured, luxurious sound. Having also
supported major artists such as Squeeze, The Staves and The Magic Numbers, it’s easy to see why they’ve received
extensive radio airplay on BBC Radio Scotland. www.dorec-a-belle.com
THURSDAY 11TH
FRIDAY 12TH
FREAKY FAMILY 9.15pm (£20)
“A quicksilver, jazz style with a twinkling edge” - David Sinclair (The Times/ Rolling Stone)
Boldly going where no jazz-funk outfit has ever gone before, Capital groove-bangers, Freaky Family, are one of few
ensembles who manage to engage both your brain and your dancing feet at the same time. Led by Professor Funk
himself - lead-guitarist/vocalist, Aki Remally - these freaks like to keep it in the funk family; channelling the cosmic
soundscapes of Hendrix, the consciousness - raising lyricism of Gil Scott-Heron and the melodic grooves of Stevie
Wonder. In short, a post-fusion, funky, freak-out. If you’re a fan of Snarky Puppy, then you’ll dig this.
www.facebook.com/akiplaysmusic
DIRTY HARRY:THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO BLONDIE 9.15PM (£20)
“Great show, and a top year ahead for Dirty Harry, was a privilege to have them support the Bay City Rollers”
- John Mclaughlin (Bay City Rollers’ Manager)
One of the most popular tribute bands around, Edinburgh’s Dirty Harry capture the original sound, feel, and
attitude of the iconic New York, new-wave, pop band, Blondie. Fronted by Debbie Harry lookalike, Sarah Kennedy
(squint your eyes and you’d swear she was the real thing), you can expect the full back catalogue of Blondie hits,
including Heart Of Glass, Call Me, Hanging On The Telephone, Rapture, etc. www.dirtyharryblondietribute.co.uk
SATURDAY 13TH
DOREC-A-BELLE: HIGHLAND HARMONY HEAVEN 12.30pm (£10)
“A second album would be very welcome indeed” - Sunday Herald
Winners of The Herald newspaper’s Unsigned Band Of The Year 2013, Highland lassies, Dorec-a-belle meld the very
best bits of country, cajun, folk, blues and jazz, to create a catchy, strikingly-textured, luxurious sound. Having also
supported major artists such as Squeeze, The Staves and The Magic Numbers, it’s easy to see why they’ve received
extensive radio airplay on BBC Radio Scotland. www.dorec-a-belle.com
FREAKY FAMILY 9.15pm (£20)
“A quicksilver, jazz style with a twinkling edge” - David Sinclair (The Times/ Rolling Stone)
Boldly going where no jazz-funk outfit has ever gone before, Capital groove-bangers, Freaky Family, are one of few
ensembles who manage to engage both your brain and your dancing feet at the same time. Led by Professor Funk
himself - lead-guitarist/vocalist, Aki Remally - these freaks like to keep it in the funk family; channelling the cosmic
soundscapes of Hendrix, the consciousness - raising lyricism of Gil Scott-Heron and the melodic grooves of Stevie
Wonder. In short, a post-fusion, funky, freak-out. If you’re a fan of Snarky Puppy, then you’ll dig this.
www.facebook.com/akiplaysmusic
SUNDAY 14TH
CINDY DOUGLAS: LUSH LIFE 12.30pm (£10)
“Daring and successful” - The Scotsman
Hot on the heels of a sell out concert at the Aberdeen Jazz Festival, Cindy Douglas brings her broad repertoire
of Swing, post-bop, and everything jazzy in between, to the Merchants’ Hall this August. Educated by some of the
world’s leading jazz vocalists - and having recently collaborated with Lau’s Aidan O’Rourke - Douglas developed
her percussion skills in Havana with members of Cuba’s world-renowned Buena Vista Social Club, as well as taking
her Middle Eastern singing tips from Palestine’s Reem Kelani. Douglas’s performances are easy-on-the-ear, highly
rhythmic and full of emotion. www.cindydouglas.co.uk
JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE: FUNK ON THE FRINGE 6pm (£15)
“One of Scotland’s top bands of the moment” - BBC Radio Scotland
Purveyors of royal, calorie-laden, whipped up funk, this groove-laden Scottish sextet take their tips from the likes
of Average White Band, Steely Dan and The Meters. The band’s 2015 debut album was produced by Average White
Band’s Molly Duncan - since then, JBiA have appeared on Scottish Television, performed twice in session at BBC
Radio Scotland (Single Of The Week, Apr 2016); supported funk legends Average White Band, The Family Stone and
The Blockheads; sold out several prestigious London jazz clubs; performed to over 80,000 people at the Edinburgh
Hogmanay Street Party; and racked up no shortage of national press acclaim along the way. www.jbia.co.uk
SPRING BREAK 9.15pm (£20)
“A joyous mix of folk, funk and hip hop” - The Sun
Projecting an upbeat air of positivity and humour, this explosively-colourful hip hop trio from Dingwall are this
year’s hot ticket. Their sharp, self-deprecating wit and dexterous wordplay is fused by the hip hop languages
of scratching, beatboxing and lucid lyricism. Influenced by the likes of De La Soul and Jurassic 5, the trio have
achieved an enormity of success in such a small amount of time. Winners of Best Hip Hop at the Scottish
Alternative Music Awards 2015, the hip hoppers have become firm favourites on national radio and on Scottish
television, appearing at every festival from Belladrum to T In The Park along the way. www.springbreakband.co.uk
TUESDAY 16TH
WEDNESDAY 17TH
CERA IMPALA & THE NEW PROHIBITION 6pm (£15)
“Feisty banjo and fiddle, and assured female vocal... you cannot argue that Cera Impala & The New Prohibition
create a distinctive sound” - FRoots Magazine
A banjo-wielding mama who oozes wild style, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Cera Impala’s barnstorming trio,
The New Prohibition, possess an innate ability to create songs that feel instantly familiar. Indeed, whether it’s hillbilly
noir, or gritty 1920s/ 1930s jazz, the snazzy outfit have one foot firmly planted in the past and the other in the future
of folk, jazz and Americana. Born in Flagstaff, Arizona, Impala is a firm favourite on BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth
show and can also be found singing with the Queens of harmony and sass, The Bevvy Sisters. www.ceraimpala.com
VALENTINA & VOCES DEL SUR : VIVA LA CANCION! 9.15pm (£20)
“Montoya-Martinez is a voice that we should be grateful came north” - The Sunday Times
‘Exhilarating.’ ‘World-class.’ ‘Luxuriant.’ ‘Beautifully expressive.’ These are just a few things press reviewers have
bestowed upon the mesmeric and deeply alluring Valentina & Voces Del Sur. Fronted by Chilean singer Valentina
Montoya Martínez (a historian as well as a political exile) and Scottish guitarist David Russell, their passion for tango
and Latin American folk music is an enriching experience full of warmth, vitality and compelling sentiment. Having
worked with the highly regarded McFall’s Chamber Orchestra her lyrics are full of wondrous stories of longing and
regret - in a way that speaks directly to the listener. Don’t miss it. www.vocesdelsur.co.uk
JAMIE MACDOUGALL & THE AYOUB SISTERS 6pm (£15)
“The word ‘incredible’ is overused but good grief, The Ayoub Sisters were exactly that...look out for them!” - Classic FM
The Scottish-Egyptian Sisters are classically trained multi-instrumentalists - crossing the boundaries between classical
and contemporary. They have performed throughout the UK and Middle East at the Royal Albert Hall, The Embassy of
Switzerland and The Cairo Opera House. They are joined at The Merchants’ Hall by Jamie MacDougall, one of the
country’s most versatile singers and performers. He is the nation’s voice of classical music for BBC Radio Scotland,
and has presented and sang at the BBC Proms in the Park. Jamie has also worked with the top chamber and symphony
orchestras. www.theayoubsisters.com
ROSS COUPER & TOM OAKES 9.15pm (£20)
“Studied intensity” - The Scotsman. Ross Couper and Tom Oakes are a fiddle and guitar duo deeply rooted in the
traditions of Scotland and Ireland with a vital modernity that chronicles their many musical journeys so far. Ross’s
explosive fiddle playing lies at the heart of the mighty Peatbog Faeries, while Tom Oakes is a multi-award winning
guitarist and flautist composer. From Celtic Connections to worldwide tours and having performed in front of 5000+
people in a collaboration with Danish pop-star, Lukas Graham, the twosome have also racked up appearances on the
BBC’s ‘Shetland’ drama twice, BBC Alba, and provided music for the latest advert by clothing giant, Anthropologie.
Expect energy, virtuosity, spine-tingling beauty and humour. www.rossandtom.com
THURSDAY 18TH
FRIDAY 19TH
BANCROFT & LYNE; 100 YEARS OF JAZZ SONG 6pm (£15)
“Their performance, imbued with warmth and humour, was delightful” - The Herald
One of the highest achieving and most critically-acclaimed jazz singers around, Sophie Bancroft teams up with
in-demand double-bassist, Tom Lyne, to create a dynamic, entertaining and intimate interpretation of beautiful
songs. Recent performance highlights include the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival 2014 in New York
where they were heralded as a “must see” act. Little wonder multi-award winning jazz vocalist Liane Carroll
recorded Sophie’s ballad, Calgary Bay, with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. www.bancroftlyne.com
STEPHEN DUFFY QUARTET: THE UNFORGETTABLE MR. COLE 9.15pm (£20)
DAS CONTRAS (LIVE ALBUM LAUNCH) 6pm (£15)
“One of the most talented bands in Scotland” - The Herald
Winners of the Scottish Jazz Awards’ Album Of The Year award 2013, Das Contras are a high octane mix of latin,
funk and soul - with a reggae twist. A party band who can be appreciated both by a sit-down audience and
those who like to get up and shake their tail-feathers. The Fife-based septet received rave reviews during two
appearances at the highly-renowned Rochester Jazz Festival in New York, and as you’ll discover here, they bristle
with charm, craftsmanship and confidence. No wonder soulful pop singers, Marlena Shaw and Candi Staton,
invited the band to perform on the same stage as them. www.dascontras.com
HENDRIX & ME 9.15pm (£20)
“Aki Remally really shreds” - The Skinny
It seems somewhat appropriate that Edinburgh’s Aki Remally - one of Scotland’s most electrifying guitarists, and
who just so happens to look like his idol - should pay tribute to arguably the greatest and most influential guitarist in
the history of popular music: Jimi Hendrix. Following a successful concert run in Germany the axeman reprises some
of the very best in Hendrix’s back catalogue: Voodoo Child, Purple Haze, Fire, Foxy Lady, The Star Spangled Banner,
etc. Characterising Hendrix’s boundless drive, technical ability and creative application, Hendrix & Me is a must for
fans looking to “Experience” one of rock’s true geniuses. www.facebook.com/akiplaysmusic
SATURDAY 20TH
THE MARS PATROL (ACOUSTIC) 12.30pm (£10)
“This is a band reaching for the moon and walking on Mars. Bowie would be proud” - Daily Record
Renowned for their anthemic choruses, epic pop sound and MTV-style delivery, The Mars Patrol bring an acoustic,
stripped-down version of the band’s sound to The Merchants’ Hall this August. Led by glamorous pop-starlet, Davina
Devine, and guitar whizz, Ross Nelson, theirs is a sound guaranteed to send you to the stars. Having supported the
likes of KT Tunstall, Kula Shaker and The Feeling, the duo have also worked with Tim Palmer (Robert Plant, David Bowie,
U2), one of the top producers in the game. No strangers to performing on the BBC, at T In The Park, or on Scottish
television, either; The Mars Patrol are ready to rocket. Prepare for blast off. www.themarspatrol.squarespace.com
THE GROOVE BAND 6pm (£15)
“The Groove Band are fast becoming Glasgow’s new sensation, with their upbeat, groovy take on some of the
coolest Latin Jazz and Soul tunes written” - STV (Scottish Television)
Fronted by the bubbly persona of soulful, Conga-playing vocalist, Tina Freeland, groove is most certainly in
the heart for this Glasgow-based quintet. Having started out in La Bodega (a Spanish tapas bar), the colourful
outfit’s latin, funk and soul-inspired tunes soon brought them to the attention of Scottish Television, culminating
in a terrific performance on STV’s The Riverside Show. Fresh, laid-back and pleasing to the ear, it won’t take long
before you’re getting into the groove with The Groove Band. www.thegroovebandmusic.wix.com/tgbglasgow
THE HAGGIS HORNS 9.15pm (£20)
“The best horn section in the world” - Mark Ronson
The Haggis Horns hardly need any introduction. At the forefront of the UK funk scene, the 7-piece funk
extravaganza combine heavy breakbeat funk, soul, hip-hop and afrobeat with the virtuosity of trained jazz
musicians. Rocking crowds all over the world with their distinctive northern funk sound, the members of
The Haggis Horns have performed with the likes of Jamiroquai, John Legend, Amy Winehouse, Elbow,
Adele, Mark Ronson, Robbie Williams, Duran Duran, to name but a few. Book now to avoid disappointment.
www.thehaggishorns.com
SUNDAY 21ST
CINDY DOUGLAS: LUSH LIFE 12.30pm (£10)
“Daring and successful” - The Scotsman
Hot on the heels of a sell out concert at the Aberdeen Jazz Festival, Cindy Douglas brings her broad repertoire
of Swing, post-bop, and everything jazzy in between, to the Merchants’ Hall this August. Educated by some of the
world’s leading jazz vocalists - and having recently collaborated with Lau’s Aidan O’Rourke - Douglas developed
her percussion skills in Havana with members of Cuba’s world-renowned Buena Vista Social Club, as well as taking
her Middle Eastern singing tips from Palestine’s Reem Kelani. Douglas’s performances are easy-on-the-ear, highly
rhythmic and full of emotion. www.cindydouglas.co.uk
CAROLINE GILMOUR 6pm (£15)
“Caroline Gilmour could be a worldwide smash” - The Sun
Having reached Number 1 on the UK Vinyl Chart and Number 2 on the UK Singles Chart with her latest EP (Electric
Waterfalls) in April this year, Caroline Gilmour is a pop singer most certainly on her way up. Influenced by 80s’
electro-pop, her acoustic-led tunes has seen her become a regularly-featured artist on national radio, Having
worked alongside Justin Timberlake’s producer, Jud Mahoney, recently, this intimate performance will prove why
Gilmour is a major pop-star in-waiting. See her now before she hits the stadiums. www.carolinegilmour.com
THE HAGGIS HORNS 9.15pm (£20)
“The best horn section in the world” - Mark Ronson
The Haggis Horns hardly need any introduction. At the forefront of the UK funk scene, the 7-piece funk
extravaganza combine heavy breakbeat funk, soul, hip-hop and afrobeat with the virtuosity of trained jazz
musicians. Rocking crowds all over the world with their distinctive northern funk sound, the members of
The Haggis Horns have performed with the likes of Jamiroquai, John Legend, Amy Winehouse, Elbow,
Adele, Mark Ronson, Robbie Williams, Duran Duran, to name but a few. Book now to avoid disappointment.
www.thehaggishorns.com
TUESDAY 23RD
WEDNESDAY 24TH
RACHEL HAIR TRIO 6pm (£15)
“Three stringed instruments expertly balanced with each other, finely contrasting in tone
and bursting with melodic energy” - The Scotsman
One of Scottish folk music’s most recognised, much-loved bands, they are renowned for their strong melodies,
rootsy songs and majestic instrumental flair. Harnessing their repertoire from traditional, contemporary and
international sources, the Trio (Rachel Hair, Harp; Jenn Butterworth, Guitar & Vocals; Cameron Maxwell, Double-Bass),
present live performances that ooze charm and skill. From haunting Gaelic ballads and sassy Strathspeys, to Manx jigs
and jazzy marches, you’ll find a little bit of what you fancy in Hair’s shows. www.rachelhair.com
ELEKTRA: VIOLIN DUO 9.15pm (£20)
“A truly memorable show full of personality” - The Sun
A show that has taken them all over the world, the Elektra violin duo showcase the versatility of the violin with
infectious passion, flair and charisma. A stunningly presented production full of personality and high-energy,
Elektra’s music ranges from classical show pieces and music from stage and screen, to Irish/American folk and
Jazz standards. An in-demand act, Elektra have performed and toured with major mainstream artists, such as
Shirley Bassey, Sandy Shaw, Michael Buble and Katherine Jenkins to name a few. Indeed, they’ve made numerous TV
appearances, too, most notably on Strictly Come Dancing and The Royal Variety Performance. www.elektraviolins.com
BARRULE: CELTIC MUSIC FROM THE ISLE OF MAN 6pm (£15)
“A real zest and quality” - The Telegraph
Named after the famous Manx summit where legend says the ancient Celtic God Manannan MacLir stalked his
mighty fortress, Barrule fuses three distinct musical forces to showcase a diverse collection of material: from
rousing marches, jigs and reels, to sorrowful slow airs and beautiful songs sung in the Manx Gaelic language.
Their debut self-titled album won many plaudits, awarded “Best Debut” in the Spiral Earth awards 2014.
www.barruletrio.com
ELEKTRA: VIOLIN DUO 9.15pm (£20)
“A truly memorable show full of personality” - The Sun
A show that has taken them all over the world, the Elektra violin duo showcase the versatility of the violin with
infectious passion, flair and charisma. A stunningly presented production full of personality and high-energy,
Elektra’s music ranges from classical show pieces and music from stage and screen, to Irish/American folk and
Jazz standards. An in-demand act, Elektra have performed and toured with major mainstream artists, such as
Shirley Bassey, Sandy Shaw, Michael Buble and Katherine Jenkins to name a few. Indeed, they’ve made numerous TV
appearances, too, most notably on Strictly Come Dancing and The Royal Variety Performance. www.elektraviolins.com
THURSDAY 25TH
FRIDAY 26TH
ALI AFFLECK & THE BEDLAM SWING - BILLIE HOLIDAY - TRIBUTE TO THE ICONIC LADY DAY 6pm (£15)
“Ali is not a household name yet but I think she soon will be” - Stephen Duffy, BBC Radio Scotland Jazz House
A sell out show last year, Scotland’s Jazz Vocalist of the Year (Scottish Jazz Awards 2013) - the “stunningly expressive”
Ali Affleck - presents her tribute to Lady Day with an all-star band: Graeme Stephen (Guitar), Chris Greive (Trombone)
and Steve Hamilton (Piano). A heartfelt tribute covering both the young, cheerful Billie Holiday, and her more
melancholic later years; this promises to be an alluring, uplifting, luxurious-sounding treat for fans of the iconic jazz
singer. Affleck has earned a reputation as the ‘go to’ vocalist for authentic Vintage Jazz and Blues. www.aliaffleck.com
DIE GL’AMOURESQUE 9.15pm (£20)
Sophisticated, titillating and uber classy - Berlin-based burlesque act, Die Gl’Amoursesque, make their
Edinburgh Fringe debut with a stunningly sensual and diverse performance showcasing an array of Burlesque
talents never seen before in one show. Comprising four professional dancers, the production incorporates
film, aerial, fire-eating and cabaret. Guaranteed to whet your whistle, this seductive, teasing and exceedingly
glamorous burlesque act is one you most certainly won’t want to miss. Book now to avoid disappointment.
www.facebook.com/dieglamouresque
ALI AFFLECK & THE BEDLAM SWING - BILLIE HOLIDAY - TRIBUTE TO THE ICONIC LADY DAY 6pm (£15)
“Ali is not a household name yet but I think she soon will be” - Stephen Duffy, BBC Radio Scotland Jazz House
A sell out show last year, Scotland’s Jazz Vocalist of the Year (Scottish Jazz Awards 2013) - the “stunningly expressive”
Ali Affleck - presents her tribute to Lady Day with an all-star band: Graeme Stephen (Guitar), Chris Greive (Trombone)
and Steve Hamilton (Piano). A heartfelt tribute covering both the young, cheerful Billie Holiday, and her more
melancholic later years; this promises to be an alluring, uplifting, luxurious-sounding treat for fans of the iconic jazz
singer. Affleck has earned a reputation as the ‘go to’ vocalist for authentic Vintage Jazz and Blues. www.aliaffleck.com
DIE GL’AMOURESQUE 9.15pm (£20)
Sophisticated, titillating and uber classy - Berlin-based burlesque act, Die Gl’Amoursesque, make their
Edinburgh Fringe debut with a stunningly sensual and diverse performance showcasing an array of Burlesque
talents never seen before in one show. Comprising four professional dancers, the production incorporates
film, aerial, fire-eating and cabaret. Guaranteed to whet your whistle, this seductive, teasing and exceedingly
glamorous burlesque act is one you most certainly won’t want to miss. Book now to avoid disappointment.
www.facebook.com/dieglamouresque
SATURDAY 27TH
CAROLINE GILMOUR 12.30pm (£10)
“Caroline Gilmour could be a worldwide smash” - The Sun
Having reached Number 1 on the UK Vinyl Chart and Number 2 on the UK Singles Chart with her latest EP (Electric
Waterfalls) in April this year, Caroline Gilmour is a pop singer most certainly on her way up. Influenced by 80s’
electro-pop, her acoustic-led tunes has seen her become a regularly-featured artist on national radio, Having
worked alongside Justin Timberlake’s producer, Jud Mahoney, recently, this intimate performance will prove why
Gilmour is a major pop-star in-waiting. See her now before she hits the stadiums. www.carolinegilmour.com
THE GROOVE BAND 6pm (£15)
“The Groove Band are fast becoming Glasgow’s new sensation, with their upbeat, groovy take on some of the
coolest Latin Jazz and Soul tunes written” - STV (Scottish Television)
Fronted by the bubbly persona of soulful, Conga-playing vocalist, Tina Freeland, groove is most certainly in
the heart for this Glasgow-based quintet. Having started out in La Bodega (a Spanish tapas bar), the colourful
outfit’s latin, funk and soul-inspired tunes soon brought them to the attention of Scottish Television, culminating
in a terrific performance on STV’s The Riverside Show. Fresh, laid-back and pleasing to the ear, it won’t take long
before you’re getting into the groove with The Groove Band. www.thegroovebandmusic.wix.com/tgbglasgow
ROSE ROOM 9.15pm (£20)
“As close to the sound of the great Stephane Grappelli as I think you’re going to hear” - BBC
Scottish Jazz Awards’ Ensemble Of The Year finalists, Rose Room have become one of Scotland’s leading ensembles,
influenced by the Gypsy Jazz genre. Sharing a love of Swing music and the style of the great Django Reinhardt and
Stephane Grappelli, their vigorous and vivacious performances go down a storm with any audience. Serving up 1930s’
Hot Club standards, Gypsy Jazz favourites and self-penned originals, it’s all done with virtuosity, verve and panache.
Led by award-winning violinist and vocalist, Seonaid Aitken, Rose Room are regulars on BBC Radio Scotland, Scottish
Television and at every major Scottish Jazz festival. So popular are the Glasgow-based group, they were recently
invited to perform for Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. Not to be missed. www.roseroom.co.uk
SUNDAY 28TH
VALENTINA & VOCES DEL SUR : VIVA LA CANCION! 12.30pm (£10)
“Montoya-Martinez is a voice that we should be grateful came north” - The Sunday Times
‘Exhilarating.’ ‘World-class.’ ‘Luxuriant.’ ‘Beautifully expressive.’ These are just a few things press reviewers have
bestowed upon the mesmeric and deeply alluring Valentina & Voces Del Sur. Fronted by Chilean singer Valentina
Montoya Martínez (a historian as well as a political exile) and Scottish guitarist David Russell, their passion for
tango and Latin American folk music is an enriching experience full of warmth, vitality and compelling sentiment.
Having worked with the highly regarded McFall’s Chamber Orchestra her lyrics are full of wondrous stories of
longing and regret - in a way that speaks directly to the listener. Don’t miss it. www.vocesdelsur.co.uk
AON TEANGA: UN CHENGEY
6pm (£15)
9.15pm (£20)
“Keggin emerges as a singer of real range and depth, capable of soaring from warm lows to clear highs”
- FRoots Magazine
Whichever way you spell it, Aon Teanga: Un Chengey sounds the same and means the same - ‘One Tongue.’
Three superbly expressive voices from the three Gaelic nations as one voice, reuniting the Scottish, Irish and
Manx Gaels. Aon Teanga are: Mary Ann Kennedy, one of Scotland’s most influential musicians and broadcasters;
Ruth Keggin, the leading vocalist of the young generation of the Manx Gaelic revival; and Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin,
acclaimed seann-nòs singer from a truly musical Connemara family. Whether it be classic sailors’ ballads, tragic
drowning laments, magical songs of sea creatures or wry commentary on human exploitation of the marine
environment - Aon Teanga celebrate the linguistic, musical and cultural connections of Gaelic as one language
between the sister-nations for the first time in centuries. www.aonteanga.co.uk
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