Gigs in Scotland

Subject: BS: Gigs in Scotland?
From: Trevor Thomas
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 12:03 PM

I don't know whether this sort of query is music or non music, or what.

From the 4th to the 14th October, I am doing a small tour in Scotland with an American singer/guitarist/fiddle player. Now, we are only looking to cover expenses, but seeing as he's flying over from America, the expenses take a bit more covering. While we have got some gigs at the weekends either end, we've not got much for the weekdays. Does anyone know of anywhere in the Highlands (actually, realistically anywhere in Scotland or within a day's drive) where we might be able to get a gig on a week night? We're not terribly expensive and we promise not to bring a drummer.

Any suggestions (well, polite ones, anyway) gratefully received.

Trev

Subject: RE: BS: Gigs in Scotland
From: kendall
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 12:12 PM

It was my experience in Scotland that gigs have to be set up well in advance.

Subject: RE: BS: Gigs in Scotland
From: Trevor Thomas
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 12:23 PM

Thanks Kendall, I know it's probably a bit late in the day, and a bit of a long shot, but if there's anyone who knows anywhere we might try, I'd still really appreciate it.

Subject: RE: Gigs in Scotland
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 12:43 PM

This is definitely a legitimate music query, so I've bumped you up to the Music Section. Good luck, I envy you!

kat aka "a joe clone"

Subject: RE: Gigs in Scotland
From: GUEST,Mad Jock
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 05:30 AM

You could alway contact clubs and offer a support spot for free, usualy 20mins or so, and hope to sell some CDs.
Consider the trip as a promo for your next one and set up gigs while you are here. Thats if you are going to return.
Best of luck.

Subject: RE: Gigs in Scotland
From: Maryrrf
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 12:40 PM

Kendall is right, gigs in Scotland at folk clubs usually have to be set up well in advance - almost a year in advance, really. But the Dunfermline Folk Club comes to mind, and possibly the Kelso Folk Club. They are a little more informal and will sometimes have a guest on what is usually a singers night and will pass the hat. A google should provide contact info. Good luck!

Subject: RE: Gigs in Scotland
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 12:47 PM

Some of the links might lead to something - found on google:

Music in Scotland;

UK gig guide;

Glasgow Gig Directory from gig guide;

there are a bunch more if you google "music venues in Scotland."

Good luck!

kat

Subject: RE: Gigs in Scotland
From: GUEST,MAD JOCK
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 08:55 AM

You could try Montrose FC they meet fortnighly but will have guests lined up so you would get 2 or 3 songs.
Glen Farg is similar.

Another is to try the Taybank hotel and its sister the Pitcairn Green Hotel both have a thriving music scene. Search under Taybank for info.

Subject: RE: Gigs in Scotland
From: GUEST,Bill the sound
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 08:43 PM

Try the Royal Oak in Infirmary Street Edinburgh.(Best folk pub in the city) Even if you don't get a gig they know a lot about the locality
All the best
Bill
PS They have a web site

Subject: RE: Gigs in Scotland
From: Trevor Thomas
Date: 10 Sep 07 - 12:11 PM

Thanks very much to everyone for all their helpful suggestions. I really appreciate it, and have passed it on to the Singer.

Sometimes this forum gets criticised because there's a lot of sniping and bickering, and to be honest, there probably is. My personal experince, however, is that the Mudcat 'community' are very generous when it comes to help and advice. Thanks Kendall, Katlaughing, Maryrrf, Mad Jock and Bill the Sound!


I'm really looking forward to this one - I've not been up there for years.

Thanks again, Trev

Subject: RE: Gigs in Scotland
From: GUEST,Mad Jock
Date: 10 Sep 07 - 01:23 PM

Oh yes and if your are happy to perform free you could come to the Blairgowrie Folk Club on the First Thursday of the Month. Thats Oct 4th at the Royal Hotel. Blairgowrie

Subject: RE: Gigs in Scotland
From: Trevor Thomas
Date: 12 Sep 07 - 12:21 PM

I'd love to Mad Jock - My sister's in-laws live in Blairgowrie. However, we'll be playing at the Cluny in Newcastle that night. If only it were the week after, we'd happily do it. Ah well, these things happen.

Subject: RE: Gigs in Scotland
From: Pistachio
Date: 12 Sep 07 - 07:06 PM

Info only, Newton grange (Nitten Folk Club)- south of Edinburgh meets every Thursday in The Dene Tavern, but I have no idea of guest nights.
H.