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Lemon Tree not falling to bits Hi Gumpy, All that happened was, we had a small leak in the roof which caused some minor damage in the venue. The problem was resolved in hours and the only gig affected was Tuesday lunchtimes' Aberdeen Jazz Festival gig. The rest of the festival has gone ahead as planned and so will all other gigs. Hope that puts your mind at rest.

The Lemon Tree is pleased to be part of this year's Triptych festival, Here's what we've got: TRIPTYCH presents GRUFF RHYS + support Wednesday 27 April 2005 Doors open 7.00pm details TRIPTYCH presents ROOTS MANUVA KANO Wednesday 27 April 2005 Doors open 10.00pm details TRIPTYCH presents TES - THE WARRIORS Thursday 28 April 2005 Doors open 8.00pm details TRIPTYCH presents THE FALL UNCLE JOHN & WHITELOCK Friday 29 April 2005 Doors open 8.00pm details TRIPTYCH presents CALLE 54 Saturday 30 April 2005 Doors open 3.00pm details TRIPTYCH presents LCD SOUNDSYSTEM HOT CHIP OPTIMO DJs Saturday 30 April 2005 Doors open 10.00pm details TRIPTYCH presents THE HOWLIN'* WOLF STORY Sunday 1 May 2005 Doors open 3.00pm details

Sadly, as they aren't Lemon Tree promotions, no, there's just the one price.

The Lemon Tree is pleased to be part of this year's Triptych festival, Here's what we've got: TRIPTYCH presents GRUFF RHYS + support Wednesday 27 April 2005 Doors open 7.00pm details TRIPTYCH presents ROOTS MANUVA KANO Wednesday 27 April 2005 Doors open 10.00pm details TRIPTYCH presents TES - THE WARRIORS Thursday 28 April 2005 Doors open 8.00pm details TRIPTYCH presents THE FALL UNCLE JOHN & WHITELOCK Friday 29 April 2005 Doors open 8.00pm details TRIPTYCH presents CALLE 54 Saturday 30 April 2005 Doors open 3.00pm details TRIPTYCH presents AKUFEN (ORIGINALLY LCD SOUNDSYSTEM - SEE LINK) HOT CHIP OPTIMO DJs Saturday 30 April 2005 Doors open 10.00pm details TRIPTYCH presents THE HOWLIN'* WOLF STORY Sunday 1 May 2005 Doors open 3.00pm details

Yep Needles are Ace, Missed them last night, but you can't argue with that much conviction and intensity in one show. Macrocosmica tonight yay!

Macrocosmica Yeah come down, either this or the Zutons? no choice really.

Is that you thteven?

The Music plus support Thursday 21 April 2005 - Lemon Tree Tickets 15 (10 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 8pm Show Starts: 8.30pm It's been over two years since The Music's debut album established them among the top contenders as the UK's best new band. The band from Leeds were barely 18 when their album 'The Music' came in at number four in the UK album charts in September 2002. Since then they have enjoyed phenomenal success worldwide with relentless touring and unforgettable moments in places as diverse as Brixton Academy and Fuji Rock in Japan. Their second album 'Welcome to The North' has failed to disappoint fans and has shown the band's ability to move forward through diversity with the 1st single, Freedom Fighters, proving to be a massive hit.

The Music plus support Thursday 21 April 2005 - Lemon Tree Tickets 15 (10 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 8pm Show Starts: 8.30pm It's been over two years since The Music's debut album established them among the top contenders as the UK's best new band. The band from Leeds were barely 18 when their album 'The Music' came in at number four in the UK album charts in September 2002. Since then they have enjoyed phenomenal success worldwide with relentless touring and unforgettable moments in places as diverse as Brixton Academy and Fuji Rock in Japan. Their second album 'Welcome to The North' has failed to disappoint fans and has shown the band's ability to move forward through diversity with the 1st single, Freedom Fighters, proving to be a massive hit.

Then come along then, you know it makes sense.

Get your dancing shoes on Salsa Celtica + DJ Tonsic-The Latino Machine Saturday 19th February The Lemon Tree Tickets 9 (6 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 10pm Merging lovingly authentic latino flavours with a carefully judged celtic touch, Salsa Celticas totally unique sound has seen them earn rave reviews for their stunning shows all across Europe and the States. Percussion, brass, fiddle, pipes and call-and-response vocals blend seamlessly in a riotous celebration of great music, whatever its origin. Just what it says on the tin, a great Scottish salsa band that manages to combine the Cuban charanga sound with a Highland blend of fiddles and bagpipes&one style flows naturally into another and there is a fizzing instrumental musicianship. Live, they are a storm. Evening Standard

Get your dancing shoes on Salsa Celtica + DJ Tonsic-The Latino Machine Saturday 19th February The Lemon Tree Tickets 9 (6 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 10pm Merging lovingly authentic latino flavours with a carefully judged celtic touch, Salsa Celticas totally unique sound has seen them earn rave reviews for their stunning shows all across Europe and the States. Percussion, brass, fiddle, pipes and call-and-response vocals blend seamlessly in a riotous celebration of great music, whatever its origin. Just what it says on the tin, a great Scottish salsa band that manages to combine the Cuban charanga sound with a Highland blend of fiddles and bagpipes&one style flows naturally into another and there is a fizzing instrumental musicianship. Live, they are a storm. Evening Standard

Get along to this tonight Y'all The Little Kicks: +AKA The Fox+Dedalus+Headscene Friday 18th February Tickets 5 (3.25 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm The Little Kicks are an Aberdeen based four piece band with thriving ambition and huge potential. Providing a tight, melody driven, upbeat set the little kicks hit you with original songs and an original sound. Using a mix of guitars, synths and keyboards throughout their live set, the band ensure that they never outstay their welcome. From a very strong support line-up, AKA The Fox play one of their last Aberdeen gig before the whole band high-tail it to Glasgow in search of fame and fortune.

Get along to this tonight Y'all The Little Kicks: +AKA The Fox+Dedalus+Headscene Friday 18th February The Lemon Tree Tickets 5 (3.25 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm The Little Kicks are an Aberdeen based four piece band with thriving ambition and huge potential. Providing a tight, melody driven, upbeat set the little kicks hit you with original songs and an original sound. Using a mix of guitars, synths and keyboards throughout their live set, the band ensure that they never outstay their welcome. From a very strong support line-up, AKA The Fox play one of their last Aberdeen gig before the whole band high-tail it to Glasgow in search of fame and fortune.

Aberdeen Jazz Festival: Brian Auger's Oblivion Express Thursday 3rd March The Lemon Tree Tickets 15 (10 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 8pm Show Starts: 9pm Brian Auger's Oblivion Express pulls into The Lemon Tree for an evening of killer groove Hammond organ virtuosity. Other musicians may have taken the glory but few luminaries from the 60s club scene have left a deeper mark on music history than Auger who is widely regarded as the godfather of acid jazz, as well as being a crucial figure in the 60s mod and R&B scene and a leading light of the jazz-rock movement in the states in the 70s. A professional musician since 1963, Brian is credited with being one of the first jazz fusion artists, having achieved success in both the jazz and rock worlds with his bands Steampacket, Oblivion Express and most famously The Trinity. He has also worked with Long John Baldry, Rod Stewart, Sonny Boy WIlliamson, Jimmy Page, Julie Driscoll and Eric Burdon. He scored major chart success in the UK, Europe and the US with Closer To It, Indian Rope Man, I Want To Take You Higher, This Wheel's On Fire and countless other groove-based hits, and is still considered to be one of the foremost exponents of the Hammond organ. "Brian Auger is one of the best Hammond B-3 artists I have ever heard in my life. His technique is awesome and the energy he generates is unparalleled. He deserves all the accolades." Herbie Hancock "Those who remain oblivious to the obvious delights of Brian Auger do so at their own risk." Beastie Boys

Aberdeen Jazz Festival: Brian Auger's Oblivion Express Thursday 03 March 2005 - Caf Tickets 15 (10 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 8pm Show Starts: 9pm Brian Auger's Oblivion Express pulls into The Lemon Tree for an evening of killer groove Hammond organ virtuosity. Other musicians may have taken the glory but few luminaries from the 60s club scene have left a deeper mark on music history than Auger who is widely regarded as the godfather of acid jazz, as well as being a crucial figure in the 60s mod and R&B scene and a leading light of the jazz-rock movement in the states in the 70s. A professional musician since 1963, Brian is credited with being one of the first jazz fusion artists, having achieved success in both the jazz and rock worlds with his bands Steampacket, Oblivion Express and most famously The Trinity. He has also worked with Long John Baldry, Rod Stewart, Sonny Boy WIlliamson, Jimmy Page, Julie Driscoll and Eric Burdon. He scored major chart success in the UK, Europe and the US with Closer To It, Indian Rope Man, I Want To Take You Higher, This Wheel's On Fire and countless other groove-based hits, and is still considered to be one of the foremost exponents of the Hammond organ. "Brian Auger is one of the best Hammond B-3 artists I have ever heard in my life. His technique is awesome and the energy he generates is unparalleled. He deserves all the accolades." Herbie Hancock "Those who remain oblivious to the obvious delights of Brian Auger do so at their own risk." Beastie Boys

Get down to the Tree and see an artist destined for great things Stephen Fretwell: plus support Thursday 17th February Tickets 6 (4 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 8.30pm Show Starts: 9pm Manchester-based singer songwriter Stephen Fretwell is hotly tipped to become one of the biggest new acts of 2005 following the release of his debut album, Magpie, in November. "Fretwell is magic" NME "Unequivocally stunning" The Fly "Expressing deep rooted emotion through the most spartan of touches" Q "Outdoing Nick Drake for stark raving beauty" The Times

Lemon Tree Songwriter's Project: The Needles+Junk Dust+Steve Milne Thursday 24th February The Lemon Tree Tickets 5 (3.25 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 8:30pm Show Starts: 9:15pm Aberdeen band The Needles (pictured) have built up a strong following of 'obsessive' fans as a result of 5 sold-out EPs, radio airplay around the globe and their acrobatic, blood-splattered live shows, which have on more than one occasion been known to hospitalise members of the band. They've also done hundreds of gigs, including T-in-the-park, In the City and DeathDisco, written thousands of songs, toured the UK several times, recorded sessions for Radio 1, Radio Scotland, Beat 106 and SBN, amongst others, and generally got very, very good at what they do in the process. Craig Davidson is an energetic and charismatic songwriter, who at the age of 17 has a bright future. Tonight he performs with his powerful 3-piece band Junk Dust. Hold on tight! Steve Milne from Little Kicks will open the night with an acoustic set of his own material. The Lemon Tree kindly acknowledges the financial support of The Performing Rights Society Foundation

Lemon Tree Songwriter's Project: The Needles+Junk Dust+Steve Milne Thursday 24th February The Lemon Tree Tickets 5 (3.25 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 8:30pm Show Starts: 9:15pm Aberdeen band The Needles (pictured) have built up a strong following of 'obsessive' fans as a result of 5 sold-out EPs, radio airplay around the globe and their acrobatic, blood-splattered live shows, which have on more than one occasion been known to hospitalise members of the band. They've also done hundreds of gigs, including T-in-the-park, In the City and DeathDisco, written thousands of songs, toured the UK several times, recorded sessions for Radio 1, Radio Scotland, Beat 106 and SBN, amongst others, and generally got very, very good at what they do in the process. Craig Davidson is an energetic and charismatic songwriter, who at the age of 17 has a bright future. Tonight he performs with his powerful 3-piece band Junk Dust. Hold on tight! Steve Milne from Little Kicks will open the night with an acoustic of his own material. The Lemon Tree kindly acknowledges the financial support of The Performing Rights Society Foundation

Date confusion Just to clear up any confusion over the date for this gig, it is Monday 21st February

Better late than never........ LOVE: with Arthur Lee: plus Primary 5 Tuesday 12th April The Lemon Tree Tickets 16.50 (11 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 8.30pm Show Starts: 9pm Love has long been recognised as one of rocks truly seminal bands. Led by the hugely charismaticsinger/guitarist/drummer Arthur Lee, they were among the most influential and experimental acts of the 60s.Their opening trilogy of albums from 1966/7 - Love, Da Capo and Forever Changes - remain classics to thisday with Forever Changes a fixture in the upper reaches of any All Time Greatest Albums list. Love captured the look, the sound, and attitude of a society in change; the first multiracial rock band of the psychedelic era with music to match, delving into acoustic folk, electric blues-rock, symphonic pop and jazztinged balladry en route to totally rewriting the rule book for rock bands. A sensation on both their previous visits, the Love lineup is strengthened even further this time with the addition of original guitarist Johnny Echols.

The Subways: plus support Tuesday 22nd March Tickets 6 (4 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm Another band tipped for great things this year, The Subways trash-rock aesthetic is fuelled by the sexual chemistry between bassist Charlotte Cooper and singer Billy Lunn.

The Subways: plus support Tuesday 22nd March Tickets 6 (4 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm Another band tipped for great things this year, The Subways trash-rock aesthetic is fuelled by the sexual chemistry between bassist Charlotte Cooper and singer Billy Lunn.