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have become a Highland Treasure, here is a rare chance to bathe in the beauty of these songs striped back to their es- sence, sang as only sib- lings can. With support from Red Hook Rapids, Donald and Ally estab- lished singer songwriters in their own right, their com- bined talents capture a rootsy acoustic americana sound with a dash of coun- try thrown in for good measure. Coffee Shop, Strathpeffer (Strageit.com) Argyll Hotel, Ullapool. 11.30pm.


30 JUNE


TREVOR MOSS & HAN- NAH-LOU; Ironworks Room 2, Inverness £6


01 JULY


TREVOR MOSS & HAN- NAH-LOU; The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool £6.


02 JULY


JLS with OLLY MURS supported by Little Fire aka Jamie McGeechan. Ross County FC, Dingwall near Inverness.


03 JULY


FLASH STEWART; Cult country-folk singer/ songwriter, Fash Stewart has been variously de- scribed as “a rising star in the country scene” and “a poet in the mould of Leo- nard Cohen”. Whilst you can expect songs of hu- mour about roosters, fish, dogs and such like, you’ll find that Fash also has a more serious side with a repertoire of country bal- lads, love songs and train songs. Hootananny, 67


Church St, Inverness. 8pm. 04 JULY


FLASH STEWART; The Medicine Show supporting Rick Shea, Cult country- folk singer/songwriter, Fash Stewart has been variously described as “a rising star in the country scene” and “a poet in the mould of Leonard Cohen”. Whilst you can expect songs of humour about roosters, fish, dogs and such like, you’ll find that Fash also has a more seri- ous side with a repertoire of country ballads, love songs and train songsThe Coffee Shop, Strathpeffer


07 JULY


FLASH STEWART; Cult country-folk singer/ songwriter, Fash Stewart has been variously de- scribed as “a rising star in the country scene” and “a poet in the mould of Leo- nard Cohen”. Whilst you can expect songs of hu- mour about roosters, fish, dogs and such like, you’ll find that Fash also has a more serious side with a repertoire of country bal- lads, love songs and train songsThe Coffee Shop, Strathpeffer, The Coffee Shop Sessions, The Cof- fee Shop, Strathpeffer


Scottish Islands


28 JUNE


BREABACH; One of the most inventive and diverse bands to have emerged from the Scottish Folk scene in years. From foot- stomping reels to heart-


warming delivery of songs, Breabach are one of the most versatile outfits to grace the folk scene. Aros Hall, Main Street, Tober- mory. Isle of Mull, £12/£10, 8.30pm


29 JUNE


POKEY LAFARGE & THE SOUTH CITY THREE; Ragtime, Blues. American Roots etc. Aros Centre, Viewfield Road, Portree, Isle of Skye, £12, £10, £6 under 16.


30 JUNE


POKEY LAFARGE & THE SOUTH CITY THREE; An Lanntair Theatre, Stor- noway.


02 JULY


HIGHLAND - BRETON VOYAGE (Montagne Voy- age) Angus MacKenzie & Ross Martin (Daimh) with Yann-Fanch Kemener and Arnaud Ciapolino; The first Scottish concert from a band combining two duos in an exciting new musical collaboration. Al- ready well known from their work with Daimh, Highland musicians Angus MacKenzie (pipes/whistle) and Ross Martin (guitar) team up with two Breton stars for a night of top in- ternational music. The newly formed quartet sets these hypnotic vocal rhythms with the powerful and rich tones of Arnaud Ciapolino on the wooden flute and the driving west coast Pipes and Guitar of Angus MacKenzie and Ross Martin.This is a world premiere of what could be- come a very well known and popular quartet. Don’t miss the chance to be there! The Sunart Centre,


Dumfries, Ayrshire + South West 23 JUNE


LIVE MUSIC & Jam Ses- sion with the Spitfires; 9:30pm New Bands/ Musi- cians always welcome. All gear supplied. All types of music welcome. Eagle tav- ern, Eagle Tavern 3 The Cross, Prestwick,9.30pm. Contact Bill 07967 503027


24 JUNE


MONSTERS OF MOCK / JOURNEY TO EUROPE (Journey & Europe tribute) support from LESS THAN SOBER; Eagle Tavern 3 The Cross, Prestwick. 9pm. Free Admission,


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NORTH SEA GAS in con- cert, Scottish Traditional Folk.Aros Centre, Viewfield Road, Portree, Isle of Skye. 7.30pm. £12, £10, £6 under 16’s


14 JULY


PIPES AND STRINGS in concert, Scottish Tradi- tional Folk.Aros Centre, Viewfield Road, Portree, Isle of Skye. 8pm,. £12, £10, £6 under 16’s. Office 01478 613750


Àrainn Shuaineirt, Stron- tian Start time 8:00pm, tickets £10 (under 18s £6) available online at the- booth.co.uk and from all our usual local outlets.


08 JULY


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