From rockabilly to soulful sounds

Now I do like a bit of Rockabilly, so following on from the Monsterfest at the Ironworks in Inverness tonight, I shall be right round to Madhatters to try to catch the Hot Jam with Emma & the Ragmen.

Vocalist Emma Nelson leads this excellent band who have been to Hatters a few times before.

Their album, In the Know, is a mix of ’50s tunes an new original material. They have just finished a European tour, promise lots of new material and will be up for a party, I’m sure.

In AC/DC, Australia has a very famous band who conquered the world playing very straightforward and infectious rock music.

On Wednesday November 20, the Ironworks has a very similar – and no less Australian rock band – the fantastic Airborne.

I would wholeheartedly recommend all those who like a bit of racket to attend.

Airborne may be the loudest band I’ve ever heard and I can tell you they give 100% and are very entertaining.

On November 21 in the One Touch Theatre in Eden Court, and on November 22 at the Blue Lamp in Aberdeen, we have the superbly soulful sounds of Adam Holmes and the Embers.

The band are supported by King Creosote and Mairearad Green, the duo also known as Bouy

Gull. Now that sounds like a very enjoyable and musically stimulating night out.

Adam and his band toured last year with Buoy Gull to promote the album Midnight Milk and that tour went so well they have decided to do it all again this year. And why not, music should be fun, I reckon.

The ceilidh band whose path has crossed most with my band over the years is Tweed.

I must admit I like a ceilidh, but I’m not really one for seeking out a band to just watch them playing that style of music.

However, because of crossed paths, I’ve seen them on several occasions and an honestly say they are indeed, a lot of fun.

They play Hootananny in Inverness on Friday November 22.

If you are in the mood for a bit of “weech” from a band that likes to give it some welly, be there.

Don’t miss next week’s for columnist Marie Q’s take on the north-east music scene.

Adam Holmes is bringing his soulful sounds to Inverness and Aberdeen