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James Yorkston and the Athletes +Adem Thursday 28th October Cafe Doors 9pm | support 9.30pm 7.50 (5 concessions & Regulars) Fife alt.folk troubadour James Yorkston hits the road in support of his new Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) produced album Just Beyond The River. It's the eagerly anticipated follow-up to his debut record, Moving Up Country, which was rapturously received on its release two years ago. James is a former member of the band Huckleberry and an associate of the Fence Collective, whose bucolic, acoustic sound is very much in tune with his own. http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2186&tempmonth=10

Mory Kante Friday 22nd October Cafe Doors 9pm | Onstage 10pm 15 (10 concessions & Regulars) The Lemon Tree is delighted to welcome one of African music's very greatest stars with his acoustic band for what is bound to be an inspirational and uplifting performance. The first African artist to sell a million singles with Yeke Yeke, which topped charts all over Europe in 1988, he is an exceptionally talented griot from Guinea in West Africa and was a contemporary of Salif Keita in the legendary Rail Band supergroup of the '70s. His new album is a return to his acoustic roots after a series of high-tech fusion recordings. Guitar, apart his current lineup features only West African instruments - balafon, kora, percussion and vocals - in a beautiful kaleidoscope of sound. "Kante's waterfall of percussion, swirled towards the high-pitched harmonies of his backing vocalists, found counterpoints in poignant wooden flute and the balafon's enchanted plinking. It was like peering under the lid of a West African music box, with Kante and his soaring tenor at the centre." - Evening Standard http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2185&tempmonth=10

Hookers Green No. 1 plus special guests Saturday 16th October Cafe Doors 9pm | support 9.30pm 5 (3.25 concessions & Regulars) Dear Mother, Long time no gas. Hookers Green are set to play The Lemon Tree again. Flamboyant in life, their blunders cost them their lives but gained everlasting fame. Their defeat at Little Bighorn made the lives of what would have been obscure 19th century military figures into countless songs, books and paintings. Their widows did what they could to further their reputation, writing laudatory accounts of their lives that portrayed them as military geniuses. Countless paintings of their "Last Stand" depicted them as gallant victims, surrounded by bloodthirsty savages hellbent upon their annihilation. Souvaris and Uter were drafted into the bargain, but their souls were kept as contraband. http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2184&tempmonth=10

DRS Promotions present Nazareth+support Tuesday 12th October Caf Doors 8pm | support 8.30pm 14 inc. booking fee This extremely rare Aberdeen appearance by one of Scotlands greatest and most successful bands is an event not to be missed by any hard rock fan. Responsible for chart albums such as Razamanaz, LoudNProud, Rampant and Hair Of The Dog and hit singles including Broken Down Angel, Love Hurts, This Flight Tonight and Bad, Bad Boy, Nazareth 2004 include founder members Dan McCafferty (vocals) and Pete Agnew (bass) alongside Lee Agnew (drums) and Jimmy Murrison (guitar). http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2190&tempmonth=10

gbob.com present Global Battle of the Bands Tuesday 5th October Caf Doors 7pm | Onstage 7.30pm All tickets 6 The Global Battle of the Bands, the first-ever truly worldwide live talent competition for pop and rock bands kicks off this autumn, 2004. Local Qualifying Heats and National Finals will be organised in countries around the world, with the eventual winners of these going forward to the World Final at the London Astoria on Nov 30th, with $100,000 up for grabs! All Global Battle of the Bands events take place over four to five hours in one evening with quick changeover times between up to 20 bands to ensure a thrilling, fast-paced night of music. http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2188&tempmonth=10

Croft No. 5 Saturday 2nd October Caf Doors 9pm | Onstage 10pm 6 (4 concessions & Regulars) Croft No. 5, Scotland's favourite high energy trad-funksters hit the road to showcase their long overdue second album. With a slimmed down five piece line-up, featuring accordion, synths, whistles, sax, guitars, bass, drums and samples, the band's cross-cultural instrumental sound moves to include Eastern European influences as well as their Highland roots, described as a cross between a Celtic Gotan Project and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. "Enough to finish a Saturday night off anywhere" **** - Q "You'll find them fascinating, horrifying or both." - Time Out, USA "they go from strength to strength, making lots of noise, perfecting their mixture of traditional sounding tunes with very un-traditional funked-up rhythm section " - The Times http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2182&tempmonth=10

Salsa Night in aid of Veninos (Venezuelan Children in Need) Thursday 30th of September Caf Doors 8pm (1st hour is a dance lesson) All tickets 7.50 Don't miss this Salsa night in aid of Venios - Venezuelan children in need! The first hour will be a Salsa lesson for those who are not quite sure about the steps. And if you prefer not to dance, come and watch all those who love to dance to the amazing rhythms of Latin America - there will be demonstration dancers too. The best Latin Rhythms will be provided by the Colombian DJ Mauricio who has been promoting Latin Culture in Aberdeen for two years. He is well known by enthusiasts of Salsa, Merengue and other Latin American dances for selecting the best music at his events. He also does a show on 105.8 Me FM the radio of diversity - which broadcasts for short periods throughout the year. Venios aims to aid and protect disadvantaged children and young people from poor urban areas of Venezuela. Though Venezuela was, until recently, the third largest oil-producing country in the world the wealth from oil has not done much for the large number of children who live in shanty towns or on the streets and have no stable family life. These children and young people are particularly vulnerable and enabling them to break out of the cycle of poverty and crime is very important to us at Venios. All profits raised from this event will go directly to projects. UK Charity number 1099517 Registered address: Venios, Suite 104, 105 London Street, Reading, RG1 4QD. http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2180&tempmonth=9

Mylo+Freeform Five Monday 27th September The Lemon Tree Doors 8.30pm | Support 9pm 6 (4 concessions & Regulars) Skye's Myles MacInnes debut album, Destroy Rock & Roll, released on his own Breastfed Records is being touted as a serious contender for album of the year in many quarters. Mylo's sound is characterised by sophisticated electro stabs, classy breaks and fat bottomed bass lines reflecting his influences range from Prince through to Daft Punk and even Scissor Sisters while he also heavily indulges a penchant for 80's soft rock samples. "the most startling, fresh sounding electronic album of the year" - Jockey Slut "pure dancefloor destroying perfection" - Q "a coherent and utterly charming dance-angled album, which is easily the equal of Roykspp's Melody AM or The Avalanches' Since I Left You." - The Observer http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2181&tempmonth=9

We could do with some at the venue too.

Exile Studio present Josephine+Stanley+The Cuts+Little Kicks Caf Saturday 25th September Doors 9pm | Onstage 9.30pm 5 (3.25 concessions & Regulars) Needing no introduction to Aberdeen audiences, Josephine return to The Lemon Tree after a successful T-in The Park slot with the follow-up to the their acclaimed first album This Is Not An Advertisement. Drawing comparisons with Patti Smith and Siouxsie and The Banshees, The Cuts ever-increasing fan base can look forward to the imminent release of their debut album. Little Kicks and Stanley complete an adventurous lineup of left-field talent united by the sound of the city's trailblazing Exile Studio. Drinks Promotions: selected bottles 1.50/selected shots 1. http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2178&tempmonth=9

Lady Mercedes+Atrium+ Rockets and Cars+special guests Saturday 18th September Cafe Doors 9pm | Support 9.30pm 5 (3.25 concessions & Regulars) Local favourites Lady Mercedes unveil their new lineup at this show but we fully expect their raw edged, rock'n'roll sound to emerge stronger and louder than ever. Atrium's material, covers a range of moods and feelings all held together in well crafted, stunning songs, coupled with a brilliant live show make them the band to see in 2004. The band have just completed their debut EP which will be launched tonight. Drinks Promotions: selected bottles 1.50/selected shots 1 http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2189&tempmonth=9

RAAR+ Small Enclosed Area+Kobi +special guests Friday 10th September Cafe Doors 9pm | Onstage 9.30pm 5 (3.25 concessions & Regulars) Combining the best bits of old school heavy metal riffage, psychedelic melody/ lyric, 60's surfpunk, and the beasts of the Black Isle come to life, RAAR have just released their debut single complete with comic book depicting the coming of the legend in glorious graphic detail. "Motorhead Evil Operas" 4/5 - Kerrang "Blistering swamp rock" 4/5 - Sleaze Support comes from Small Enclosed Area who are signed to Hackpen Records and have performed at the T-Break Stage, Highland band Kobi tipped as The Hottest Unsigned Band In The North by Music News Scotland and The Press & Journal, plus special guests to be announced. Drinks promos: selected bottles 1.50 / selected shots 1. http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2169&tempmonth=9

Goldie Lookin' Chain plus support Friday 8th October Doors 9pm | support 9.30pm 12 (8 concessions & Regulars) Tickets onsale now- Box Office: 01224 642230 From Newport, Wales, Goldie Lookin' Chain are a unique hip-hop collective, genuine underground phenomenon and one of the year's hottest acts. After much press interest, generated from their self-produced recordings and wildfire word of mouth, they chose East West/Must Destroy from eight record deals that were tabled earlier this year. So far in 2004, they have been special guests of Super Furry Animals, The Streets and The Darkness and have chalked up appearances at all the festivals that matter this summer, including T In The Park. "stand-up comedy set to music with the acumen of modern hip-hop" - NME "behind the slapstick is some insidiously catchy electro-pop and some pretty accomplished rapping" - The Observer www.youknowsit.co.uk

Just found out - New Rhodes and Maximo Park.

Sorry about the delay in response to this, was just waiting on 100% confirmation. Tickets are onsale now (Box office 01224 642230). The Bees plus support Sunday 26th September Doors Open 8pm/Support 8.30pm 9 (6 concessions and Regulars) Two years after their Mercury Prize nominated debut album, Sunshine Hit Me, The Bees return to the charts with their acclaimed new record Free The Bees and a string of sterling festival appearances. as satisfying as it is stylish and already sounds like a great summer guitar album Uncut steeped in swinging psycehedelia and gum-tingling pop melodies. The Bees have charm and infectious rhythms in equal abundance. Mojo www.thebees.info

Floortom Productions present Outbox+Flicker+Karen Simpson+Emma Forman +special guest The Lemon Tree Sat 21st August Doors 9pm | Onstage 9.30pm 5 (3.25 concessions & Regulars) Box Office: 01224 642230 Aberdeenshire based production and management company Floortom Productions present a showcase of their most promising artists: Outbox are an acoustic pop quartet, featuring the sophisticated writing and singing style of Michael Macdermid while Flicker, from Peterhead, Flicker grew from former bands Khalm-sinn and My Toy Star. Singer songwriter Emma Forman has performed with various local bands including Bad Karma and her new group The Deviadas. Her solo performances have drawn comparisons with artists such as PJ Harvey and Suzanne Vega. www.floortom.com

Me, sound check is sounding superb.

Had a listen to the track that's on their website. Quite anguished sounding, mind you it's had to get a proper impression as the sound quality through my computer isn't the best - tiny speaker - all treble nae bass.

The Archie Bronson Outfit have been confirmed as support for the Clinic tour which visits our very own Lemon Tree on Tuesday 27th July, Check out their unhinged take on popular music at: http://www.archiebronsonoutfit.co.uk/ "Drawing on vintage folk and blues influences, gritty vocals and a ferocious New Wave exacting rhythms, the Archie Bronson Outfit give it up for Domino with their debut album, produced by Hotel, of The Kills. For some fashion-building British psych-blues - look no further." - http://www.boomkat.com/item.cfm?merchID=14472 Clinic: plus Archie Bronson Outfit Tuesday 27 July 2004 The Lemon Tree Tickets 7.50 (5 concessions & Regulars) Box Office: 01224 642230 Doors Open: 8pm Show Starts: 8.30pm Drawing on a diverse range of musical sources, but paying particular mind to the work of the Velvet Underground and Suicide, Clinic's inventive "cut-up" approach to music provides a welcome relief to the grey mediocrity of the post-millenial independent music scene. Formed in liverpool in 1997, they signed to Domino records after three independent releases. Their heady mixture of drone-rock, psychedelia, doo-wop and psychobilly has drawn rave reviews for their two albums to date with their greatly anticipated third already nestling snugly in the bomb-bay.

It's actually Monday 25th of October Bloc Party plus New rhodes and Maximo Park Monday 25th of October Doors 8pm | Onstage 8.30pm 6 (4 concessions & Regulars) Box Office: 01224 642230 Often bracketed with Franz Ferdinand due to their shared influences of Gang of Four, Joy Division, Sonic Youth and The Pixies, Bloc Party are a band with a sound all of their own and one of the most exciting to emerge in 2004. www.blocparty.com

Mastrick Young People's project are here on Monday the 2nd (5/3.25, doors 7.30pm), and although there is nothing schedlued at night on Sunday the 1st it is really too short notice to do anything now. All music booking enquiries should be directed to our music programmer, Andy Shearer, music@lemontree.org. Out of interest, what did you have in mind?

Van Heilan plus Full Metal Racket Saturday 10 July 2004 - Caf Tickets 7.50 (5 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9:00pm Show Starts: 9:30pm The UK's foremost Van Halen tribute return to coincide with the release of their heroes Best Of. Covering both the Dave Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar eras with equal blood and thunder, the band's storming set includes 24 carat classics such as Jump, Hot For Teacher, Why Can't This Be Love, Dreams, When it's Love and Dance The Night Away.

You guys have sold me on this one (shouldn't it be the other way round!) - didn't know much about Marta, but I'm going to have to check out the show now.

Yep, great gig - like you say Dave, couldn't help but dance to that reggae. Some amazing tempo changes mid-song, and what a voice! Even when he was holding the mike a foot away from his mouth.

Summer of Fat Funktree + Star + The Drive + Opus Friday 2nd July Lemon Tree Caf Doors 9pm | Onstage 9.30pm 5 (3.25 concessions & Regulars) Box Office: 01224 642230 The Summer Of Fat continues with another double album launch event... Funktree, return to the limelight with the follow-up to last years impressive Walk On Through EP, taking their unique brand of vocally driven funky rock back to its roots. Masters of the pop rock anthem, Star, make their debut on Fat Hippy with a high-octane album of songs theyve been honing in front of fans across Scotland over the last year. Drinks promos: selected bottles 1.50, selected shots 1.