Ainslie Henderson
Amy Duncan
Andi Neate
Anna K Jarosz
Azadeh
Billy Bates
Blueflint
Emily Scott
Giacarlo Di Sotto
James Cumming
Jess Bryant
John Lamb
John Mowbray
Jordan Ogg
Kat Healy
Kristian Labak
Lee Patterson
Lindsay Sugden
Lindsay West
Little Pebble
Meursault
Mondo Mimo
My Kappa Roots
Rob St John
The Scottish Enlightenment
The Gadgee
The Wee Rogue
Son of Thom
Southern Tenant Folk Union
Hollow Heart Parlour is a monthly showcase event that promotes some of the most original and alternative acoustic performers that the local scene (and beyond) has to offer. It is also an occasion for all like-minded people to meet, mingle and enjoy some of the finest live acoustic music.
"Proficient Greek/ Polish folk act Fanattica recreate an authentically rowdy continental wedding party"- The List
"Balkan-influenced mania to make even the scurviest of sea dogs heave and haul those oars. Their virtuously raw songs turn Scotland’s capital into a Balkan fairytale of fog swept docks and drunken tangos.” - The Skinny
Also I run The Great Edinburgh Run to help send Finola Forman to college as the government in Scotland unlike the rest of the UK wont help disabled people with complex needs when they want to go into further education, check out her site at
Manchester's Amida have been compared to both the Pixies and the Magnetic Fields - due in part to their ability to wrench catchy pop from dark subject matter. This is exemplified on their debut mini-album 'Arts and Crafts' which, rattling through six tracks in under 13 minutes, has been described as "a masterclass in pop economy".
Pushing shiny pop hooks to a lo-fi aesthetic, the Just Joans create tales of heartache and teenage longing in small town Caledonia. Is This Music described their debut album (Last Tango In Motherwell) as "frankly staggering", and probably the best album of that year. This was followed by two mini-albums on the rather lovely Wee POP label: Virgin Lips and Hey Boy, You're So Sensitive.
The Occasional Flickers' main songwriter Giorgos Bouras recorded debut album 'Scattered Songs' in his native Greece. But it wasn't until he relocated to Greece and put together a new live band that the music truly felt at home. Imbued with the lyrical wit of Belle and Sebastian, but delivered in the off hand style of the Pastels - they're the best Scottish pop band to ever come out of Greece. Or maybe the best Greek pop band in Scotland. Either way, they're not to be missed.
Rags & Feathers recently supported a Hawk and a Hacksaw in Glasgow, and rather brilliant they were too. Note perfect folk-pop, kinda like the Handsome Family by way of Fairport Convention.
Ziggy Campbell fronts Edinburgh folktronic popsters FOUND. His solo performances tread a similar path, but the stripped back set-up helps place more emphasis on intimacy and experimentation, helped by his collection of home-made instruments and vintage loop pedals.
Having already recorded and released two albums this year (Apple Tits for Destuction - which has "a 60s vibe", and Dance, which is "mainly all circuit bent instruments and drums"), and with plans for two more (one abstract war concept album, and one straight forward indie), Les Enfant Bastard could just be the most prolific, if not the most diverse, artist in Scotland just now.
@ Stills Gallery (Cockburn Street) 7pm-10pm tickets £4 on the door / cheap beer!
The Declining Winter is a new musical project led by Richard Vincent Adams, co-founder of leftfield musical pioneers Hood - influenced by Low, The Durutti Column and York City FC.
Skip your tea for the magnificent, synth-laden 7VWWVW (aka MAMMAL), and Doogie Paul of James Yorkston and the Athletes upright bass infamy.
Acoustic Idols is the annual awards for Edinburgh's acoustic songwriters. Please register for the chance to vote for your favourite acts, artists, songs, CDs and clubs. Just send us a MySpace message, or e-mail voting@rblmusic.com, saying which Edinburgh acoustic club or showcase you last attended and when. We will send you a voting slip in early May and an invitation to the awards ceremony.
