|  | FESTIVAL THEATRE VENUE INFO...The Edinburgh Festival Theatre opened in 1994, on Edinburgh’s longest continuous theatresite. The Nicolson Street locale has been a theatre site since 1830 – in sixty years it wasDunedin Hall, the Royal Amphitheatre, Alhambra Music Hall, the Queen’s Theatre andNewsome’s Circus.On 7 November 1892, Edward Moss, as managing director of the Edinburgh Empire PalaceLtd, opened th... |
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|  | KING'S THEATRE VENUE PROFILE...
The King's Theatre, Edinburgh was built in 1905 by Edinburgh builder, William StewartCruikshank. Andrew Carnegie laid the foundation stone and the Theatre was opened in 1906with a performance of Cinderella and managed by A Stewart Cruikshank. Initially theprogramming of the theatre was undertaken under contract by Howard & Wyndham and AStewart Cruikshank became a Director... | |
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| THE SCOTS FIDDLE FESTIVAL PROFILE...The Scots Fiddle Festival takes place for one week-end every November, occupying every square inch of the Assembly Rooms, George Street, EDINBURGH. It features: Two evening concerts highlighting the very best traditional fiddlers (previous programmes have included Aly Bain, Kevin Burke, Tommy Peoples, Chris Stout, Alastair Fraser, Liz Carroll), late night cabarets, celidhs,... |
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| THE BALERNO FOLK CLUB 2010 GUEST ARTISTS...
The Balerno Folk Club meet on the last Tuesday of each month except July and August. In December we do not book a guest but have a Christmas Ceilidh on a Friday near to Christmas. In January we have our own “home-grown” Burns night... |
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|  | UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2010...
Based inside the 24,000sq ft former BBC Broadcasting House on Queen Street, the Jam House is a music club based on a similar American concept called House of Blues which can be found in LA and Chicago.The unique Jam House concept began in 1999 as an amalgamation between Jools Holland and designer Neil Tibbatt... |
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BRYAN ADAMS ANNOUNCES |
| SCOTTISH DATES ANNOUNCED... - Posted By:admin |
| BRYAN ADAMSAnnounces ‘Bare Bones Tour’ 2010Wednesday 24th March - Bryan Adams has today announced that he will be returning to the UK with his critically acclaimed solo-acoustic concert tour this October. This time, the intimate, highly successful shows will come to Bradford, Stoke, Birmingham, Ipswich, Salford, Gateshead and Glasgow.As Canada's best known ambassador, Bryan Adams has s... |
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ALTER BRIDGE RETURN TO THE UK |
| SCOTTISH DATES ANNOUNCED... - Posted By:admin |
| Alter Bridge Set To Return To The UK For Full October Tour Third Album To Be Released Later This Year London 12th April 2010 – Anthemic rockers Alter Bridge have today announced that they will be returning to the UK this October to tour the country once again in support of their forthcoming 3rd studio album (further details tba). After a hugely successful UK tour in s... |
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HERCULES MOMENTS |
| LAUNCH FREE ABERDEEN MUSIC SAMPLER!! - Posted By:admin |
| A trio of young music enthusiasts from the North-East of Scotland are offering fans the chance to download the best in local talent, free of charge. Eoin Smith and Russell Thom, both 19, founders of local music blog Hercules Moments, and Dave Lovie, 23, have embarked on a grand scheme to bring Aberdeen’s music to the masses. ‘Hercules Moments: Vol. 1’, the imaginative... |
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THIN LIZZY CONFIRM NEW LINEUP AND UK & EIRE TOUR JANUARY 2011 |
| SCOTTISH DATES ANNOUNCED - Posted By:admin |
| Thin Lizzy is one of rock music’s most recognizable names. The fiery Dublin band exploded onto the scene with a fresh sound, look and attitude. Lead by the incomparable Phil Lynott, the band reached many peaks and influenced generations of musicians with classic tracks such as “Jailbreak”, “The Boys Are Back In Town”, “Still In Love With You&r... |
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THE SCOTTISH MUSIC AWARDS |
September 4th 2011,
Barrowlands Ballroom,
Glasgow - Posted By:admin |
| Plans are now underway for the The Scottish Music Awards to be held on Sunday, September 4th 2011 at the Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom.The Scottish Music Awards is bringing some of Scotland’s finest musical talent together with media and industry professionals from across the UK. Our goal is to produce a culturally significant musical event of the highest possible quality.The S... |
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THE SCOTS FIDDLE FESTIVAL, EDINBURGH |
Assembly Rooms,
George Street,
EDINBURGH - Posted By:admin |
| The Scots Fiddle Festival takes place for one week-end every November, occupying every square inch of the Assembly Rooms, George Street, EDINBURGH. It features: Two evening concerts highlighting the very best traditional fiddlers (previous programmes have included Aly Bain, Kevin Burke, Tommy Peoples, Chris Stout, Alastair Fraser, Liz Carroll), late night cabarets, celidhs,... |
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THE BALERNO FOLK CLUB, EDINBURGH |
Balerno Bowling Club,
Ladycroft,
Balerno
Edinburgh - Posted By:admin |
| The Balerno Folk Club meet on the last Tuesday of each month except July and August. In December we do not book a guest but have a Christmas Ceilidh on a Friday near to Christmas. In January we have our own “home-grown” Burns night – see newsletter. The Club meets in Balerno Bowling Club, Ladycroft, Balerno. Doors open at 8pm; act on sharp at 8.30pm preced... |
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THE BALERNO FOLK CLUB 2010 GUEST ARTISTS |
Balerno Bowling Club,
Ladycroft,
Balerno
Edinburgh - Posted By:admin |
| Guests booked for Balerno Folk Club June 29th - Colum Sands July/August - break for summer September 28th - Bill Whaley and Dave Fletcher October 26th - North Sea Gas November 30th - The McCalmans December - Xmas Ceilidh Details not yet finalised. For more information Contact details are: Convenor Morag Dunbar 0131 449 5014 [ morag@scotland-t... |
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THE BALERNO FOLK CLUB NEWSLETTER |
| Balerno Folk Clubs announces 30th Anniversary! - Posted By:admin |
| With the clocks now forward and the sun starting to shine, it finally seems like Spring has truly arrived – and with it the realisation that 2010 is Balerno Folk Club’s 30th Birthday. With this in mind it really is time for another newsletter.CLUB NIGHTSFirst of all a resume of our Club nights for 2010 to date and what is planned for the rest of the year.26 January – Nicht ... |
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THE JAMHOUSE, EDINBURGH |
5 Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1JE
Tel 0131 2264380 - Posted By:admin |
| Based inside the 24,000sq ft former BBC Broadcasting House on Queen Street, the Jam House is a music club based on a similar American concept called House of Blues which can be found in LA and Chicago.The unique Jam House concept began in 1999 as an amalgamation between Jools Holland and designer Neil Tibbatt.The partnership wanted to produce a night out which had elements of live music, fine dini... |
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FESTIVAL THEATRE, EDINBURGH |
13/29 Nicolson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9FT
Tel 0131 529 6000 - Posted By:admin |
| The Edinburgh Festival Theatre opened in 1994, on Edinburgh’s longest continuous theatresite. The Nicolson Street locale has been a theatre site since 1830 – in sixty years it wasDunedin Hall, the Royal Amphitheatre, Alhambra Music Hall, the Queen’s Theatre andNewsome’s Circus.On 7 November 1892, Edward Moss, as managing director of the Edinburgh Empire PalaceLtd, opened th... |
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KING'S THEATRE, EDINBURGH |
2 Leven Street,
Edinburgh
EH3 pLQ - Posted By:admin |
| The King's Theatre, Edinburgh was built in 1905 by Edinburgh builder, William StewartCruikshank. Andrew Carnegie laid the foundation stone and the Theatre was opened in 1906with a performance of Cinderella and managed by A Stewart Cruikshank. Initially theprogramming of the theatre was undertaken under contract by Howard & Wyndham and AStewart Cruikshank became a Director (and in 1928 Managing... |
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WHISKI'S, EDINBURGH |
119 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH 1 1SG
Tel 0131 5563095 - Posted By:admin |
| WHISKI'S, 119 High Street, Edinburgh, EH 1 1SG Tel 0131 5563095 ENTERTAINMENT - LIVE MUSIC 7 DAYS A WEEK EVERYTHING FROM TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH TO BLUEGRASS, ROCK, POP AND BLUES - SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS - FACILITIES - FRESH SCOTTISH FOOD AVAILABLE ALL DAY - WEBSITE - www.whiskibar.co.uk ... |
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THE CAVES, EDINBURGH |
8-12 Niddry Street South
Edinburgh
EH1 1NS
T: 0131 557 8989
E: hello@thecavesedinburgh.com - Posted By:admin |
| THE CAVES, 8-12 Niddry Street South Edinburgh EH1 1NS T: 0131 557 8989 E: hello@thecavesedinburgh.com ENTERTAINMENT - LIVE BANDS AND DJS ALL WEEKEND - BIG NAMES AND MIXED GENRES - FOR FULL DETAILS VISIT www.thecavesedinburgh.com ... |
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THE ARK, EDINBURGH |
5-7 Waterloo Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3BG
t: 0131 556 7597
General Inquires: Hello@ArkVenue.com - Posted By:admin |
| THE ARK 5-7 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BG t: 0131 556 7597 General Inquires: Hello@ArkVenue.com ENTERTAINMENT - LIVE BANDS ON 7 DAYS A WEEK - VISIT THE ARK'S WEBSITE FOR BOOKINGS AND LISTINGS - http://arkvenue.com ... |
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CABARET VOLTAIRE, EDINBURGH |
36 Blair Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QR
Tel: (0131) 220 6176 - Posted By:admin |
| CABARET VOLTAIRE 36 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR Tel: (0131) 220 6176 ENTERTAINMENT - MIXED GENRE DJS AND LIVE BANDS 7 DAYS A WEEK! SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS - www.thecabaretvoltaire.com... |
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HENRY'S CELLAR BAR |
8-16 Morrison Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8BJ - Posted By:admin |
| HENRY'S CELLAR BAR, 8-16 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8BJ ENTERTAINMENT - LIVE BANDS 7 DAYS A WEEK - SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS - www.theraft.org.uk... |
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THE HIVE, EDINBURGH |
15-17 Niddry Street,
Edinburgh
EH1 1LG,
Tel: 0131 556 0444 - Posted By:admin |
| THE HIVE 15-17 Niddry Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LG, Tel: 0131 556 0444 ENTERTAINMENT - MIXED GENRE LIVE BANDS AND DJS 7 NIGHTS A WEEK - SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS - http://clubhive.ning.com/ ... |
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MCEWAN'S ALE HOUSE, EDINBURGH |
18-22 Clerk Street
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH8 9HX
Tel - Posted By:admin |
| Weekly open mic featuring Edinburgh's top singer songwriters and musicians. All welcome, slots are 15 minutes or three songs from 9pm until 12:30am Sign up on the night or contact the venue to book. ... |
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