Tuesday 13 1pm (60mins); £5/£4 Ages PG AURORA ENGINE - THE ROAD TO MORDOR Pianist/harpist Debbie Shaw (‘Aurora Engine’) uses harps, effects pedals and piano in folktinged songs, topped with gutsy or angelic vocals - with a hint of Geordie. Her epic journey has taken her from County Durham through Japan, Europe, Scandinavia and the Middle East. Often compared with Bjork, Regina Spektor, Radiohead, Imogen Heap, Kate Bush, Pulp and James Blake, expect dramatic arpeggiated runs, thumping chords balanced with soaring anthemic melodies, and gentle lullaby-esque arrangements. 2.30pm (60mins) £7/6 SWEET, SOUR AND SAUCY One grand piano. Two glorious voices. Classic jazz and blues. This Australian duo, fronted by dynamic singer Melissa Western, recreates the chemistry of great duets like Ella and Louis with sweet, sour and saucy songs. Quality music, hysterical tangents and an intimate atmosphere. Western’s previous shows have been heralded as ‘Absolutely brilliant’ ***** (ThreeWeeks), ‘On fire’ **** (Scotsman), ‘Frisky and cool’ **** (Three Weeks), ‘Wicked jazz and blues’ (Australian Stage), and ‘Rich, powerful vocals’ (New Adelaide Theatre). 4pm (60mins); £10/£7 Ages PG TRADITIONAL PIANO MUSIC FROM SCOTLAND AND IRELAND Accomplished Edinburgh-based pianist Mary McCarthy plays beautifully crafted traditional melodies. As Peter Urpeth’s ‘In Praise of Uist’ review states: ‘Elegant music, softly played with emotion and surety … McCarthy beguiles with understatement and glistens with melodic clarity. This is the only recent solo piano recording of the Gaelic and Irish traditions that I can recommend without hesitation’. 5.30pm (60mins); £6/£5 Ages PG THE WEEGIES HAVE STOLEN THE ONE O’CLOCK GUN! (Comedy) Acclaimed Performance Poet and Comedian Robin Cairns returns with his popular character ‘Morningside Malcolm’, and a riotous comedy of Glasgow/Edinburgh rivalry. Malcolm lives in Morningside, Edinburgh’s smart, upmarket suburb. Imagine his shock and horror when he learns that Edinburgh Castle’s famous One O’Clock Gun has been stolen by ... Glaswegians! What do the Weegies want the gun for? And what relation is Malcolm to the mob who stole it? ‘An absolute wee gem of a show ... superb one-liners’ (FringeReview 2012). 7pm (60mins); £8/£6 Ages 16+ CAT STEVENS RECONSTRUCTED Father and Son, How Can I Tell You, The Wind, Moonshadow (of course!) ... the works of Cat Stevens are reinterpreted by New York jazz vocalist Jess Abrams (‘a stone delight’ – Jazzwise), who ‘finds her own meaning in each lyric and makes it her own’ (Jazz UK). Appearing with superb world-travelling pianist Paul Kirby ‘hugely impressive’ (Herald), Jess will surprise and enchant you with her emotional tribute to one of the most beloved songwriters of the 70s. Join us... it’s a Wild World! 8.30pm (60mins); £10 Ages 16+ THE WISHING WELL - ORCHESTRAL FOLK ROCK Beguilingly orchestral and lush, the World-touring 7-piece acoustic/electric band (players from Australia, UK, Hungary, Spain, USA) create spellbinding sounds with a rich tapestry of folk, pop and rock. Since forming five years ago, the band has toured tirelessly on the international circuit. ‘Magnificently poetic lyrics, three part harmonies, wistful violins, oceanic cello, and majestic rhythms, melded to achingly strong, haunting vocals. 10pm (90mins); £8/£6 Ages 18+ SOPHIE BANCROFT / LOUIS DURRA BAND Soulful Scottish singer/songwriter Sophie Bancroft teams up with multi-genre LA mash-up pianist Louis Durra, in a phenomenal Quartet, presenting an intriguing repertoire including Sophie’s original compositions. ‘Durra is a star - he hears the fundamental roots of sound in very distinct and different ways’ (CriticalJazz). ‘Sophie Bancroft writes, performs and sings like someone that has been immersed in music all of her life’ (Fatea-Records). 12am (90mins) £10/£5 Ages 18+ SAMBA SENE AND DIWAN Sounds of Africa! A diverse international group of musicians, fronted by charismatic Senegalese singer Samba Sene, brings an exuberant fusion of funky mbalax/Afrobeat grooves, with undercurrents of ska and reggae. Original songs with impassioned vocals, infectious guitar licks and irresistible dance grooves, Sene’s influences include former mentor Baaba Maal, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, Alpha Blondy and Aswad. Uplifting and upbeat, this is world music with a Senegalese heart and soul. ‘Top quality world music’ ***** (EdinburghSpotlight); ‘Exuberant, richly layered set’ **** (Scotsman) 2-5am £3/£2 Ages 18+ FROM MUSK TILL MORN High-energy Funk/Rock from creative guitarist Dave Wallace and his exceptional 5-piece
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