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Redd Up plus Eskimo Blonde and KF Tokyo Friday 10th February The Lemon Tree 5 (3.25 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 9pm | onstage: 9.30pm Redd-Up were formed in the summer of 2002 when 5 friends got together to perform at a music festival in their hometown of Fochabers in the North of Scotland. With singer Colin Campbell's outstanding song writing talent as a base, the mix of styles, influences and creative musicianship soon created a distinctive sound that captivated the audience and the band itself. The success and enjoyment of this debut performance was enough to convince Colin, who had spent several years performing around the Edinburgh scene, to move to Aberdeen where the rest of the band were based. The band soon got down to writing more material, rehearsing and gigging. This collective effort subsequently led to the recording of the Hindsight CD in 2004, the second CD recorded by the band. With material varying from high-energy rock songs to soulful acoustic numbers, Redd-Up are a refreshingly original band with a continually developing infectious sound...definitely not to be missed!! Details on Lemon tree website

An evening with Nickel Creek Wednesday 15th February The Lemon Tree 13.50 (9 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 8pm | onstage: 8.30pm Now on their third album, neo-bluegrass trio Nickel Creek are still frighteningly young, talented and unafraid to take their music into new territory. While their grounding is in bluegrass, they ignore boundaries between other music styles to come up with a completely unique sound that really comes into its own during their stunning live performances. "Nickel Creek blends bluegrass, classical music and pop with irresistible aplomb, and sings like angels to boot." Washington Post "Arguably the finest acoustic string ensemble operating today. Nickel Creek is the future of American acoustic music, and the future never looked rosier." - Chicago Tribune "they don't think twice about making musical bedfellows of Bob Dylan and Bach in the middle of a bluegrass tune." Los Angeles Times "With influences as diverse as Elliot Smith, Radiohead, Murray Peharia, and Bach, the Creek are certainly willing to experiment." Mojo Details on Lemon Tree Website

The Lodger and The Little Kicks announced as supports! The Research: +The Lodger+The Little Kicks Monday 13th February The Lemon Tree 6 (4 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 8pm | onstage: 8.30pm From Wakefield, The Research a highly unconventional trio who sweet-sounding pop with some truly dark lyrical preoccupations. Already the subject of much music industry whispering, 2006 could well be their year. "Songwriters have driven themselves loopy looking for the perfect love song, yet all along three indie outsiders from Wakefield knew the secret ingredient" - NME "tinny organs, crudely mixed bass and syncopating drums - that owes debts to Wire, Devo, Lene Lovich and, more recently, reductive art-rock nu-noiseniks such as The Others and Neil's Children." The Sunday Times details on Lemon Tree site

extra support act announced The Little Kicks have been announced as second support for The Research. Hoorah!

Support for this gig has been announced as The Lodger for more info take a look here: http://www.myspace.com/thelodgerleeds The Research plus The Lodger Monday 13th February The Lemon Tree Tickets 6 (4 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 8pm Show Starts: 8.30pm From Wakefield, The Research a highly unconventional trio who sweet-sounding pop with some truly dark lyrical preoccupations. Already the subject of much music industry whispering, 2006 could well be their year. "Songwriters have driven themselves loopy looking for the perfect love song, yet all along three indie outsiders from Wakefield knew the secret ingredient" - NME "tinny organs, crudely mixed bass and syncopating drums - that owes debts to Wire, Devo, Lene Lovich and, more recently, reductive art-rock nu-noiseniks such as The Others and Neil's Children." The Sunday Times Lemon Tree website

The Lemon Tree's weekly free Thursday lunchtime gigs continue with a stellar line up (a few changes since the last post, in bold): 16th Feb: Alamos - off-kilter guitar rock genius from these Dundee noiseniks 23rd Feb: Steve Milne - solo acoustic tomfoolery from The Little Kicks' frontman 2nd March: Orchid - Refreshing guitar led tunes in a similar vein to Temple of the Dog and the like. 9th March: A bit of a change as we welcome South Aberdeen/Harlaw Academy bands as part of The aberdeen Jazz Festival. 16th March: Fiona Keenan - top quality acoustic tunes. Recently supported Gryff Rhys of Super Furry Animals 23rd March: Delawair - Quiet and loud songs from this fine three piece http://www.myspace.com/delawair 30th March: Le Reno Amps - rare daytime performance by the 'acoustic-punk' legends 6th April: Emma Forman and Dusty Valentino - melodic stripped-down acoustic set from Baby Karma Every Thursday with doors at 12 noon and bands onstage at 1pm, and remember, admission is free

Support announced Support for this gig has been announced as The Lodger for more info take a look here: http://www.myspace.com/thelodgerleeds The Research plus The Lodger Monday 13th February The Lemon Tree Tickets 6 (4 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 8pm Show Starts: 8.30pm From Wakefield, The Research a highly unconventional trio who sweet-sounding pop with some truly dark lyrical preoccupations. Already the subject of much music industry whispering, 2006 could well be their year. "Songwriters have driven themselves loopy looking for the perfect love song, yet all along three indie outsiders from Wakefield knew the secret ingredient" - NME "tinny organs, crudely mixed bass and syncopating drums - that owes debts to Wire, Devo, Lene Lovich and, more recently, reductive art-rock nu-noiseniks such as The Others and Neil's Children." The Sunday Times Lemon Tree website

The Lemon Tree's weekly free Thursday lunchtime gigs continue with a stellar line up: 16th Feb: Alamos - off-kilter guitar rock genius from these Dundee noiseniks 23rd Feb: Steve Milne - solo acoustic tomfoolery from The Little Kicks' frontman 2nd March: TBC 9th March: The Cellers - spiralling harmonies, bohemian swagger and tighter than a snakeskin suit! 16th March: Fiona Keenan - top quality acoustic tunes. Recently supported Gryff Rhys of Super Furry Animals 23rd March: Delawair - Quiet and loud songs from this fine three piece http://www.myspace.com/delawair 30th March: Le Reno Amps - rare daytime performance by the 'acoustic-punk' legends 6th April: Emma Forman and Dusty Valentino - melodic stripped-down acoustic set from Baby Karma Every Thursday with doors at 12 noon and bands onstage at 1pm, and remember, admission is free

Our weekly free Thursday lunchtime gigs continue with a stellar line up: 16th Feb: Alamos - off-kilter guitar rock genius from these Dundee noiseniks 23rd Feb: Steve Milne - solo acoustic tomfoolery from The Little Kicks' frontman 2nd March: Orchid - Refreshing guitar led tunes in a similar vein to Temple of the Dog and the like. 9th March: A bit of a change as we welcome South Aberdeen/Harlaw Academy bands as part of The aberdeen Jazz Festival. 16th March: Fiona Keenan - top quality acoustic tunes. Recently supported Gryff Rhys of Super Furry Animals 23rd March: Delawair - Quiet and loud songs from this fine three piece http://www.myspace.com/delawair 30th March: Le Reno Amps - rare daytime performance by the 'acoustic-punk' legends 6th April: Emma Forman and Dusty Valentino - melodic stripped-down acoustic set from Baby Karma Every Thursday with doors at 12 noon and bands onstage at 1pm, and remember, admission is free

Worth a look dave... Dochas Saturday 14th January Tickets 12 (8 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 8.30pm Show Starts: 9.30pm From every corner of the Highlands and Islands, Dochas produce one of the freshest and most exciting sounds in the contemporary folk scene and have taken it by storm in the last two years. In 2004 they toured Ireland, Europe and Canada and rounded off the year by deservedly winning the Best Newcomers title at the Scottish Trad Awards. 2005 saw them release their second album An Durna Amhail to great acclaim, chalk up major festival appearances and set off on a hugely successful Tune Up tour with Michael McGoldrick, including a scorching Lemon Tree show during Rootin Aboot. gig details on Lemon Tree website

Guys... it was just a gig, they're supposed to be fun, people are entitled to opinions but sometimes you're never going to agree. We do have the best sound engineers and gear though...

Wednesday 15th February The Lemon Tree Tickets 13.50 (9 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 8pm | onstage: 8.30pm Now on their third album, neo-bluegrass trio Nickel Creek are still frighteningly young, talented and unafraid to take their music into new territory. While their grounding is in bluegrass, they ignore boundaries between other music styles to come up with a completely unique sound that really comes into its own during their stunning live performances. "Nickel Creek blends bluegrass, classical music and pop with irresistible aplomb, and sings like angels to boot." Washington Post "Arguably the finest acoustic string ensemble operating today. Nickel Creek is the future of American acoustic music, and the future never looked rosier." - Chicago Tribune "they don't think twice about making musical bedfellows of Bob Dylan and Bach in the middle of a bluegrass tune." Los Angeles Times "With influences as diverse as Elliot Smith, Radiohead, Murray Peharia, and Bach, the Creek are certainly willing to experiment." Mojo http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2725&tempmonth=2

Wednesday 15th February The Lemon Tree Tickets 13.50 (9 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 8pm | onstage: 8.30pm Now on their third album, neo-bluegrass trio Nickel Creek are still frighteningly young, talented and unafraid to take their music into new territory. While their grounding is in bluegrass, they ignore boundaries between other music styles to come up with a completely unique sound that really comes into its own during their stunning live performances. "Nickel Creek blends bluegrass, classical music and pop with irresistible aplomb, and sings like angels to boot." Washington Post "Arguably the finest acoustic string ensemble operating today. Nickel Creek is the future of American acoustic music, and the future never looked rosier." - Chicago Tribune "they don't think twice about making musical bedfellows of Bob Dylan and Bach in the middle of a bluegrass tune." Los Angeles Times "With influences as diverse as Elliot Smith, Radiohead, Murray Peharia, and Bach, the Creek are certainly willing to experiment." Mojo http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2725&tempmonth=2

Saturday 4th February The Lemon Tree Tickets 5 (3.25 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 9pm | onstage: 9.30pm After two support slots at sold out Lemon Tree gigs, The Front now step up for their own debut headline gig. The band formed in the summer of 2002 when singer David Conachan joined forces with bassist Niall Mckay and drummer Andrew West. With the addition of Paul Cushnie on lead guitar, they worked hard to develop their own sound and style, and when keyboard player Ross McDonald was recruited in the summer of 2004 that The Front finally started to fulfil their massive potential. http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2759&tempmonth=2

Friday 3rd March The Lemon Tree Tickets 5 (3.25 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 9pm | onstage: 9.30pm Having mysteriously disappeared from the public eye for over a year, unknown forces have lured 10 Easy Wishes back from their secret hideaway and primed them to explode onstage once more. Barely out of their teens but with over 100 shows under their belts, 10 Easy Wishes hit The Lemon Tree for a special comeback show in their home town. 10 Easy Wishes produce a fresh, futuristic sound which simultaneously appeals to the pop fan and noise enthusiast alike. Gut-wrenching indie punk 'n' roll tendencies lay a solid foundation for cascading surf sounds and mangled blues chords and a crazed dancefloor is inevitable. http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2758&tempmonth=3

Friday 3rd March The Lemon Tree Tickets 5 (3.25 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 9pm | onstage: 9.30pm Having mysteriously disappeared from the public eye for over a year, unknown forces have lured 10 Easy Wishes back from their secret hideaway and primed them to explode onstage once more. Barely out of their teens but with over 100 shows under their belts, 10 Easy Wishes hit The Lemon Tree for a special comeback show in their home town. 10 Easy Wishes produce a fresh, futuristic sound which simultaneously appeals to the pop fan and noise enthusiast alike. Gut-wrenching indie punk 'n' roll tendencies lay a solid foundation for cascading surf sounds and mangled blues chords and a crazed dancefloor is inevitable. http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2758&tempmonth=3

Saturday 4th February The Lemon Tree Tickets 5 (3.25 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 9pm | onstage: 9.30pm After two support slots at sold out Lemon Tree gigs, The Front now step up for their own debut headline gig. The band formed in the summer of 2002 when singer David Conachan joined forces with bassist Niall Mckay and drummer Andrew West. With the addition of Paul Cushnie on lead guitar, they worked hard to develop their own sound and style, and when keyboard player Ross McDonald was recruited in the summer of 2004 that The Front finally started to fulfil their massive potential. http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2759&tempmonth=2

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Just like the 'And Justice for All' album then!

John Gillan Presents: A Beatles Appreciation All proceeds to Roxburghe House hospice Full line up Announced: Eskimo Blonde The Boy Lacks Patience Short Notice Ellie Mulhern Karloff Amber Gerry Jablonski Dave Dixon This year's memorial event for former Lemon Tree DJ, motormouth and music obsessive John Gillan sees the spotlight fall on the most popular and influential band of all time, The Beatles. Local musicians from right across the musical spectrum will join forces to pay tribute to both John and the Fab Four, performing tracks from all stages of their career. As usual, all proceeds will go direct to Roxburghe House Hospice where John was cared for towards the end of his tragically short life. http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2714&tempmonth=1

Full Line Up Announced Full line up Announced: Eskimo Blonde The Boy Lacks Patience Short Notice Ellie Mulhern Karloff Amber Gerry Jablonski Dave Dixon

Hello, Come along to Kilau on Friday 16th of December to see Delawair and buy the limited edition release of Delawair and Christmas Chums cheridy mishap Christmas Angel featuring all your favourite Aberdeen music scene heroes such as Bing James on seasonal trumpet and a sterling vocal melee from The Boy Likes Presents You can hear the track at http://www.myspace.com/delawair It's sure to become a Christmas classic. NOT AVAILABLE IN STORES All proceeds to Cancer Research

John Gillan presents: A Beatles Appreciation Friday 13th January The Lemon Tree Tickets 6 (4 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 8.30pm | onstage: 9pm This year's memorial event for former Lemon Tree DJ, motormouth and music obsessive John Gillan sees the spotlight fall on the most popular and influential band of all time, The Beatles. Local musicians from right across the musical spectrum will join forces to pay tribute to both John and the Fab Four, performing tracks from all stages of their career. As usual, all proceeds will go direct to Roxburghe House Hospice where John was cared for towards the end of his tragically short life. details of gig

Dochas Saturday 14th January The Lemon Tree Tickets 12 (8 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 8.30pm | onstage: 9.30pm From every corner of the Highlands and Islands, Dochas produce one of the freshest and most exciting sounds in the contemporary folk scene and have taken it by storm in the last two years. In 2004 they toured Ireland, Europe and Canada and rounded off the year by deservedly winning the Best Newcomers title at the Scottish Trad Awards. 2005 saw them release their second album An Durna Amhail to great acclaim, chalk up major festival appearances and set off on a hugely successful Tune Up tour with Michael McGoldrick, including a scorching Lemon Tree show during Rootin Aboot. details of gig

Motorheadache + Blackened Friday 9th December The Lemon Tree Tickets 9 (6 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 8.30pm | onstage: 9.30pm Motorheadache is the classic three piece band with lifelong Motorhead fan Rob on Rickenbacker bass and growling vocals. The band's setlist centres on classic songs from the 1978 to 1983 era, but also includes a range of later material plus many of Lemmy's more eclectic - and eccentric - collaborations and covers including AC/DC, Metallica, Rolling Stones, Ozzy, Probot, Twisted Sister, Queen and the Sex Pistols to name a few... The UK's finest Metallica tribute, Blackened, make it an unmissable night for anyone who likes their rock hard and heavy. details of gig