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Love Better late than never........ LOVE: with Arthur Lee: plus Primary 5 Tuesday 12 April 2005 - Caf 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 Abysmalists: Future Galloway, Nick Hookers Green, Dedalus: Politik Saturday 19th March The Lemon Tree Tickets 5 (3.50 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm The much talked about compilation from Aberdeen collective The Abysmalists is finally here, with a launch party and Scottish tour to boot. The CD features Abysmalist founders Hooker's Green No. 1 alongside Dedalus, Politik, Masamune and quite a few other acts from the depths of the Abysmalists' cauldron. With Hooker's Green recently signed to Snowstorm records, Dedalus and Politik's split E.P nominated for single of the years on Jock Rock webzine and among a huge amount of other critical acclaim for all the bands, this is the time to catch them before theyre big.

The Abysmalists: Future Galloway, Nick Hookers Green, Dedalus: Politik Saturday 19th March The Lemon Tree Tickets 5 (3.50 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm The much talked about compilation from Aberdeen collective The Abysmalists is finally here, with a launch party and Scottish tour to boot. The CD features Abysmalist founders Hooker's Green No. 1 alongside Dedalus, Politik, Masamune and quite a few other acts from the depths of the Abysmalists' cauldron. With Hooker's Green recently signed to Snowstorm records, Dedalus and Politik's split E.P nominated for single of the years on Jock Rock webzine and among a huge amount of other critical acclaim for all the bands, this is the time to catch them before theyre big.

The Lemontree presents by arrangement with Solo: Melanie C: plus Countermine Saturday 23rd April The Lemon Tree Tickets 16.50 (11 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 8.30pm Show Starts: 9pm The ex Spice Girl visit's The Lemon Tree as part of her U.K tour to promote her new album "Beautiful Intentions"

Jeff Craigie and Hard Rain: play the music of Bob dylan Saturday 12 March The Lemon Tree Tickets 6 (4 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 8.30pm Show Starts: 9.30pm Jeff Craigie is probably the best version of Dylan you are ever likely to hear other than the great man himself, and if you haven't heard of him yet, you should. Craigie formed the group Hard Rain to celebrate Bob Dylan's 60th birthday and perform as many of his songs as possible. Fronting a talented pool of Dundees finest musicians, Jeff sang 150 Dylan songs during the band's Summer of 2002 residency at The Art Bar in Dundee.

Jeff Craigie and Hard Rain: play the music of Bob dylan Saturday 12 March 2005 - Caf Tickets 6 (4 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 8.30pm Show Starts: 9.30pm Jeff Craigie is probably the best version of Dylan you are ever likely to hear other than the great man himself, and if you haven't heard of him yet, you should. Craigie formed the group Hard Rain to celebrate Bob Dylan's 60th birthday and perform as many of his songs as possible. Fronting a talented pool of Dundees finest musicians, Jeff sang 150 Dylan songs during the band's Summer of 2002 residency at The Art Bar in Dundee.

The Lemontree presents by arrangement with Solo: Melanie C: plus Countermine Saturday 23rd April Tickets 16.50 (11 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 8.30pm Show Starts: 9pm The ex Spice Girl visit's The Lemon Tree as part of her U.K tour to promote her new album "Beautiful Intentions"

Take This! If you love that Take This! The Lemontree presents by arrangement with Solo: Melanie C: plus Countermine Saturday 23rd April Tickets 16.50 (11 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 8.30pm Show Starts: 9pm The ex Spice Girl visit's The Lemon Tree as part of her U.K tour to promote her new album "Beautiful Intentions"

One for all you Jazzers...... Martin Speake's Constellation: play the songs of Charlie Parker Wednesday 13 April Lemon Tree Tickets 9 (6 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 7.30pm Show Starts: 8.30pm Alto saxophonist Martin Speake has been firmly established as one of the leading lights of UK jazz forthe best part of a decade, as a composer, highly distinctive performer and an eclectic bandleader. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of sax icon Charlie Parker's death, Speake brings the talents of his powerhouse quartet to bear on some of Bird's own compositions as well as standards and other material that he recorded. The setlist will include their own readings of tunes such as Diverse,Drifting on Reed, Bird Feathers, The Hymn, Star Eyes, Visa, Tico Tico, Donna Lee, Dancing in the Dark, Chasin' the Bird, Crazeology, Milestones, Sippin at Bells, I'm In The Mood For Love, Embraceable You, Bebop and many others. "One of the most original and interesting contemporary jazz saxophonists on the British scene." Time Out

One for all you Jazzers...... Martin Speake's Constellation: play the songs of Charlie Parker Wednesday 13 April Lemon Tree Tickets 9 (6 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 7.30pm Show Starts: 8.30pm Alto saxophonist Martin Speake has been firmly established as one of the leading lights of UK jazz forthe best part of a decade, as a composer, highly distinctive performer and an eclectic bandleader. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of sax icon Charlie Parker's death, Speake brings the talents of his powerhouse quartet to bear on some of Bird's own compositions as well as standards and other material that he recorded. The setlist will include their own readings of tunes such as Diverse,Drifting on Reed, Bird Feathers, The Hymn, Star Eyes, Visa, Tico Tico, Donna Lee, Dancing in the Dark, Chasin' the Bird, Crazeology, Milestones, Sippin at Bells, I'm In The Mood For Love, Embraceable You, Bebop and many others. "One of the most original and interesting contemporary jazz saxophonists on the British scene." Time Out

Radio Lucifer: Right Hand Left: plus special guests Friday 4th March The Lemon Tree Tickets 5 (3.25 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm From the ashes of rebel rockers Psycho A Go-Go and Tijuana Switchblades rises the mighty beast, Radio Lucifer. Hardcore, heavy rock'n'roll that tips it's targeting systems to The Wildhearts, Motley Crue, Black Flag, The Backyard Babies and Sick of It All. With a strong support bill in place, there's definitely good rockin' tonight.

Radio Lucifer: Right Hand Left: plus special guests Friday 4th March The Lemon Tree Tickets 5 (3.25 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm From the ashes of rebel rockers Psycho A Go-Go and Tijuana Switchblades rises the mighty beast, Radio Lucifer. Hardcore, heavy rock'n'roll that tips it's targeting systems to The Wildhearts, Motley Crue, Black Flag, The Backyard Babies and Sick of It All. With a strong support bill in place, there's definitely good rockin' tonight.

One of Europe's leading jazz musicians, Denys Baptiste is to appear at The Lemon Tree on Thursday 27th January, with his suite "Let Freedom Ring!" based on the rhythmic phrases of Dr Martin Luther King's legendary "I have a dream" speech. He is accompanied by a band of virtuoso musicians and award winning poet Ben Okri. "Denys Baptiste is taking Europe by storm and becoming the icon of British jazz" Time Magazine Thursday 27 January 2005 - Studio Tickets 12 (8 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 7.30pm Show Starts: 8pm

One of Europe's leading jazz musicians, Denys Baptiste is to appear at The Lemon Tree on Thursday 27th January, with his suite "Let Freedom Ring!" based on the rhythmic phrases of Dr Martin Luther King's legendary "I have a dream" speech. He is accompanied by a band of virtuoso musicians and award winning poet Ben Okri. "Denys Baptiste is taking Europe by storm and becoming the icon of British jazz" Time Magazine Thursday 27 January 2005 - Studio Tickets 12 (8 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 7.30pm Show Starts: 8pm

Stephen Fretwell, who plays at The Lemon Tree on Thursday 17th February, is featured in the February issue of Q magazine, as part of their "introducing the class of 2005" Here's what they have to say: " He Looks like Chris Martin wearing Mick Hucknall's hair. But Fretwell's stark, funny songs will strike a chord with bedsit dwellers everywhere. Scunthorpe's finest export... ever." 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

Stephen Fretwell, who plays at The Lemon Tree on Thursday 17th February, is featured in the February issue of Q magazine, as part of their "introducing the class of 2005" Here's what they have to say: " He Looks like Chris Martin wearing Mick Hucknall's hair. But Fretwell's stark, funny songs will strike a chord with bedsit dwellers everywhere. Scunthorpe's finest export... ever." 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

Stephen Fretwell, who plays at The Lemon Tree on Thursday 17th February, is featured in the February issue of Q magazine, as part of their "introducing the class of 2005" Here's what they have to say: " He Looks like Chris Martin wearing Mick Hucknall's hair. But Fretwell's stark, funny songs will strike a chord with bedsit dwellers everywhere. Scunthorpe's finest export... ever." 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

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. Deemed by Q magazine as "The new Damien Rice" he's definitely worth checking out. "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 www.stephenfretwell.com BOX OFFICE: 01224 642230

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. Deemed by Q magazine as "The new Damien Rice" he's definitely worth checking out. "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 www.stephenfretwell.com BOX OFFICE: 01224 642230

Saturday 08 January 2005 - Caf Tickets 6 (4 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm All proceeds to Roxburghe House Hospice. John Gillan presents A Tribute to Van Morrison featuring The Pearsons Simon Gall (pictured) The Rockateers Kathryn Sawers and more to be announced This year's charity memorial event for former Lemon Tree DJ and self-confessed music anorak, John Gillan, celebrates the music of the man who was probably his very favourite artist: Van Morrison. Local performers from all over the musical spectrum come together to pay tribute to John and Van The Man, one of the most restlessly creative songwriters of the past 40 years. Tracks drawn from all periods of his chequered career will include Gloria, Here Comes The Night, Moondance, Domino, Caravan, Tupelo Honey and Stoned Me alongside some lesser known material in what will be a memorable night of music. All proceeds to Roxburghe House Hospice.

Saturday 08 January 2005 - Caf Tickets 6 (4 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm All proceeds to Roxburghe House Hospice. John Gillan presents A Tribute to Van Morrison featuring The Pearsons Simon Gall (pictured) The Rockateers Kathryn Sawers and more to be announced This year's charity memorial event for former Lemon Tree DJ and self-confessed music anorak, John Gillan, celebrates the music of the man who was probably his very favourite artist: Van Morrison. Local performers from all over the musical spectrum come together to pay tribute to John and Van The Man, one of the most restlessly creative songwriters of the past 40 years. Tracks drawn from all periods of his chequered career will include Gloria, Here Comes The Night, Moondance, Domino, Caravan, Tupelo Honey and Stoned Me alongside some lesser known material in what will be a memorable night of music. All proceeds to Roxburghe House Hospice.

Saturday 08 January 2005 - Caf Tickets 6 (4 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm All proceeds to Roxburghe House Hospice. John Gillan presents A Tribute to Van Morrison featuring The Pearsons Simon Gall (pictured) The Rockateers Kathryn Sawers and more to be announced This year's charity memorial event for former Lemon Tree DJ and self-confessed music anorak, John Gillan, celebrates the music of the man who was probably his very favourite artist: Van Morrison. Local performers from all over the musical spectrum come together to pay tribute to John and Van The Man, one of the most restlessly creative songwriters of the past 40 years. Tracks drawn from all periods of his chequered career will include Gloria, Here Comes The Night, Moondance, Domino, Caravan, Tupelo Honey and Stoned Me alongside some lesser known material in what will be a memorable night of music. All proceeds to Roxburghe House Hospice.

gigs at The Lemon Tree There are these gigs at The Lemon Tree, plus the Little Kicks one Steve put up thanks for asking. Homespun: featuring Dave Rotheray and Sam Brown: plus special guest Eleanor McEvoy Wednesday 02 February 2005 - Caf Tickets 12 (8 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 7.30pm Show Starts: 8pm details Tune Up presents: The Delgados: + support Friday 04 February 2005 - Caf Tickets 12 (8 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm details Bluemink Management presents: The Score: + support Saturday 05 February 2005 - Caf Tickets 5 (3.25 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm details The Kills: plus support Sunday 06 February 2005 - Caf Tickets 9 (6 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 8pm Show Starts: 8.30pm details Desc: Le Reno Amps: plus special guests Friday 11 February 2005 - Caf Tickets 5 (3.25 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm details Stephen Fretwell: plus support Thursday 17 February 2005 - Caf Tickets 6 (4 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 8.30pm Show Starts: 9pm details KT Tunstall: plus support Monday 21 February 2005 - Caf Tickets 6 (4 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 8pm Show Starts: 8.30pm details Floored, Macrocosmica: Echomind, The Mighty Human Generator Friday 25 February 2005 - Caf Tickets 5 (3.25 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm You have to see Macrocosmica, they are ace. details Thanks again

The Kills: plus support Sunday 06 February 2005 - Caf Tickets 9 (6 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 8pm Show Starts: 8.30pm Inspired by Royal Trux and the Velvet Underground and led by sultry, bedroom vocals, broken guitar lines and hollowed-out drumming, The Kills sound is rough, sexy, sometimes jangly and melodic and other times dark and droning. A revelation on their debut appearance here last year, The Kills have built a deserved reputation as one of the most exciting live acts around and with their hotly anticipated second album ready for release, 2005 could be their year. "Their tight, coiled-up take on the history of rock'n'roll is a thrilling and unsettling spectacle from start to finish." NME www.thekills.tv

Friday 25th February Tickets 5 (3.25 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 9pm Show Starts: 9.30pm Alongside their established live favourites, Floored look forward to debuting some new material which sees them take a turn in a heavier and faster direction. Mixing the melodic hooks of early Blondie with the esoteric wail of the Banshees, Floored form their own individual take on the pop/punk female-fronted rock band. Glasgows mighty Macrocosmica combine vast riffs and intricate melody to construct epic songs that veer from the darkly intense to the insanely joyous. fat hippy macrocosmica