Scrumptious musical fortnight
It’s time to get your appetite for music and food at the ready – Food and Fiddle Fortnight is on its way, as Andrew Youngson finds out
Music
Get ready for a beautiful noise
Good music, good times and dancing aplenty is on offer tomorrow night at The Ironworks, courtesy of Mr Neil Diamond, writes Susan Welsh
Hit-maker Graham has no thoughts of stopping
Martin Hutchinson caught up with 10cc’s Graham Gouldman in the run-up to the band’s dates in Aberdeen and Inverness
Marc’s ready to Rave On
Buddy Holly – A Legend Reborn returns to Scotland with a brand-new show starring Steve Halliday as Elvis Presley and Gavin Stanley as Eddie Cochran.
The Scottish play
Scottish Opera is bringing Verdi’s Macbeth to audiences across Scotland this autumn
Loopallu celebrates 10 years at the top
Celebrating 10 years of the Best Fest in the West with organiser Rob Hicks and Susan Welsh
Season of concerts starts in Aberdeen
A season of free musical concerts will start in Aberdeen today.
Joan Armatrading
Despite being a hugely successful performer for more than four decades, Joan Armatrading has never done a solo world tour – until now.
The Script to return to Aberdeen
Irish band The Script will return to Aberdeen in February of next year.
Shesham and Lotus and Son
Renowned as one of the hottest and most entertaining old-time bands on the circuit, Shesham and Lotus and Son are set to wow north audiences as they undertake their first tour of the UK.
Julie Fowlis hits a high note for Hebtember
Has there ever been a Gaelic singer quite like Julie Fowlis?
Home and Away
Having survived the rigours of World War I and being played in locations as diverse as the beaches of Brazil and the Grand Canyon, a historic set of bagpipes will take centre stage as shinty comes to the fore during the 10th Blas Festival.
It’s Ryder Cup fever
Swing into action and enjoy the atmosphere surrounding The Ryder Cup, writes Susan Welsh
Sharon loving being centre stage
Songbird Sharon Corr has never felt more free, although she’s happy to take the past with her, she tells Andrew Youngson
Orchestra strikes a chord in Perth
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra makes a welcome return to Perth Concert Hall this autumn on Friday, September 12, with a programme of music by Mozart, Weber and Mendelssohn.
Blast off with Blas
Some of the best musicians in Scotland are taking part in this year’s Blas Festival, and with more than 50 venues to choose from, there’s no excuse not to join the party, writes Susan Welsh
Celebrate Aberdeen
The Celebrate Aberdeen event is set to showcase all that is good about the Granite City this weekend.
Pipes in the Park
Huntly’s contribution to Scotland’s Year of Homecoming arrives this weekend with banging drums and the heart-stirring skirl of bagpipes.
Stars are ready to rock
The lives of legendary rock’n’rollers may have typically burned brightly for a short time, but their music plays on. Andrew Youngson reports
Hit the Edinburgh movie trail
Enjoy sunshine on Leith – even on dull autumn days, writes Susan Welsh
Hot tickets heading to Highlands
Snooker legends, shows direct from the west end, high drama and laughter are on offer this season at Eden Court, writes Susan Welsh
New perspective for singer Russell
An affinity with struggle has brought new meaning to Russell Watson’s charity engagements, he tells Andrew Youngson
Russell Watson in concert
The Voice himself, Russell Watson, is set to perform a one-night vocal spectacular in Aberdeen.
Party islands
Authentic experiences and big names are lined up for a new Hebridean September festival.
Beer and cheese pairing
Wine and cheese are often combined, but what about pairing beer and cheese?
Astrid String Quartet
All female quartet Astrid String Quartet are in concert at Nairn Community and Arts Centre tonight, Friday, July 25.
Southern Fried Festival
This weekend, the Southern Fried Festival in Perth is taking the music outside for the first time as it launches a free outdoor stage at Perth Concert Hall.
Jazz festival with an added twist
Inverurie Jazz Festival 2014 is set to burst on to the north-east music scene this weekend with more than an additional twist or two.
Elaine still standing after all this time
Be prepared to laugh, smile and enjoy a night with the wonderful Elaine C. Smith, who, for once, is appearing as herself, writes Susan Welsh
Life goes on for Big Country
Old and new coincide harmoniously in Big Country, as Mark Brzezicki explains to Andrew Youngson
‘Flower of Scotland’s popularity a mystery to me’
Corrie Ronnie Browne has revealed he is baffled by the popularity of Flower of Scotland.
Juggling act is music to Amy’s ears
As Amy Duncan heads out on her inaugural tour this month, she shares with Andrew Youngson the process behind her songs