1 Damian Marley, Glasgow 02 Academy, Wednesday, August 10
BOB Marley may have gone to the great gig in the sky but his legacy lives on in the performances of his youngest son Damian “Jr Gong”. He is bringing his own, updated take on roots reggae to Glasgow this week. He secured his own place in music history when he became the first ever reggae artist to win a Grammy outside of the reggae category, taking home an award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for the title single from his brilliant 2005 album, Welcome To Jamrock.
2 Eunice Olumide, Afro-Politicool The Stand at the Fringe, New Town Theatre, Edinburgh August 4-21
THE Edinburgh-born supermodel has put together a great show for the Fringe Festival which aims explores the “crazy and complicated world of the modern day political narcissists, sociopaths and psychopaths currently running the planet”. Eunice is a smart woman who usually has plenty of interesting things to say about where we find ourselves in the modern world.
3 MugStock: A Festival of Music & Merriment at Strathallan Castle, today and tomorrow.
“MUSIC, merriment and extraordinary occurrences’’ … it’s an interesting promise but this event, which styles itself Scotland’s friendliest festival, just might deliver on it. This year it has a stunning new site and the most ambitious line up yet. There is plenty to enjoy here, including unparalleled level of accessibility, with car park, campsites and attractions all within easy walking distance. The music will continue into tomorrow afternoon, with a cool down session.
4 The Out East Festival, Dalkeith Country Park, today.
The final day of an events which sees its target audience as ‘’open-minded folk, families and friends’’. Today’s line-up includes disco veterans Sister Sledge, rave legends Altern-8, drum and bass genius Goldie and a DJ set by Faithless. It’s an interesting combination so make sure you take your dancing shoes.
5 King Creasote, Music Hall, Aberdeen, 7pm tonight.
A GREAT chance to hear one of Scotland’s most interesting performers live. Kenneth Anderson, from Fife, has released more than 40 studio albums, including the collaborative classic Diamond Mine with Jon Hopkins, which was nominated in 2011 for both the Mercury Prize Award and Scottish Album of the Year. He and also been an integral member of the Scottish-Canadian band The Burns Unit. Expect haunting melodies in with a strong traditional influence.
6 Amy Macdonald, Northern Meeting Park, Inverness, Friday.
SINCE releasing her debut album This is the Life in 2007 Amy has gone on to become one of Scotland’s most loved singer songwriters. She released her fifth album, The Human Demands, in October 2020 to a strong critical reaction. She’s obviously excited about this gig. She recently told fans on Twitter: “My band and I have put together an incredible live show and honestly it’s never been better.”
7 Piping Live! Various venues, Glasgow, until next Sunday.
This celebration of piping culture from all over the world has become a highlight of the year and is back in full swing with a range of live and virtual events. The headline concert features multi award-winning folk band RURA, alongside the hugely talented multi-instrumentalist Ross Ainslie and winner of the 2019 BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award and 2016 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk award, Brìghde Chaimbeul at the Old Fruitmarket on Friday.
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