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A case of Chinese whispers! This is going to be a funkin' good show. Crack out the dancin shoes and get down the LT for a boogie!

Unfortunately Guru has had to cancel his tour following a car accident. We shall be announcing another big name jazz player to fill the void within the next week. Despite the loss we still have a solid line up, featuring the legendary and iconic figure of UK jazz, Acker Bilk, and the 2008 MOBO Best Jazz artist winner YolanDa Brown, marked by many as the eventual successor to Courtney Pine as the premier jazz sax player. We also have free events during the day at both the Music Hall Cafe and The Lemon Tree Lounge. Come on down for a spot of lunch and a great free show! Tickets for the festival can be purchased through Aberdeen Box Office, 01224 641122.

If you don't say so yourself!!! This night's gonna be mega! Shy & DRS, with a guest DJ performance from qb-C, will be performing their set that has earned them rave reviews up and down the country. Az-I Cool welcome a new member to group in style with a brand new set - visit the MySpace for info! Debut show from Ad Hoc playing floor-fillers from hip-hop through to breakbeat. Gregor Cunningham will once again prove why he's one of the city's best DJs, mixing breakbeat through dub-step into tech-house to finish you off.

Unfortunately this event has now been cancelled following Guru's close escape in a car crash. If you have purchased tickets for the show you can get a refund by going to the box office at the Music Hall, open Monday to Saturday 9am - 6pm.

Check out the lates from the MySpaces: Az-I Cool on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads Two new recordings up featuring the new member DJ Rasteri. Shy & DRS on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

Unfortunately after the poster artwork was put together some of the bands pulled out last minute, not much we could do about that. The running list posted above is correct....a the moment! Shall update you if I get any further news on this one.

Contrary to previously stated, support on the night is from Klunk and not Zony Mash. Apologies to both bands for the confusion. Regardless, this gig's gonna be mega!

Really glad to hear you're pleased with how the recordings came out, I must admit that even I'm surprised with how good they sound - hope to have you back in the near future!

Some great shows and a varied programme - personally I think Guru's Jazzmatazz is one biggest and ebst pulls to an Aberdeen venue this year. Can't wait!

Funk Machine goes national!

Last minute booking! Honey, I Blew Up the Speakers Saturday 22 August Doors 9pm The Lemon Tree 3+bf Featuring Shy & DRS, Az-I Cool, adhoc and Gregor Cunningham

Average White Band plus Zony Mash The Lemon Tree Monday 31 August 7.30pm 16.50+BF Tickets available from Aberdeen Box Office, 01224 641122.

Official Wizard Festival After Party with Proud Mary and special guests The Lemon Tree Sunday 30 August 7.30pm 4/3 Whether you are running on empty after another storming Wizard Festival or you missed out on all the fun come down The Lemon Tree on Sunday 30 August to celebrate the end of the New Deer festival with Proud Mary plus guests. Signed to Noel Gallagher's Sour Mash label in 2001, the band have taken influence from Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, The Faces and Credence Clearwater Revival (from whom they take their name) to create a brand of rock 'n' roll that touches the heart and feeds the soul of a new generation. Their success of their first EPs led to support slots for the likes of The Stereophonics, Oasis, Neil Young, Paul Weller and Ocean Colour Scene. Tickets available from Aberdeen Box Office, 01224 641122.

Bit of a last minute addition to our programme. Wizard Festival Showcase The Lemon Tree Friday 15 August Doors 7.30pm 4 Line up includes Cast of the Capital, The Locals, Velvet Audio and Stanley. Tickets available from Aberdeen Box Office, 01224 641122.

APA is thrilled to announce the inaugural Northern Edge Jazz Festival with events at both The Lemon Tree and Music Hall from 10-13 September. Thurs 10 Sept Acker Bilk, The Lemon Tree, 7.30pm Fri 11 Sept Marisha Addison Quartet, The Lemon Tree, 1pm Afternoon Chillout Session, Music Hall, 2pm YolanDa Brown, The Lemon Tree, 7.30pm Sat 12 Sept Brian Kellock Trio, The Lemon Tree, 1pm Afternoon Chillout Session, Music Hall, 2pm Guru's Jazzmatazz with MC Solaar and The 7 Players, The Lemon Tree, 9pm Sun 13 Sept The Aristocats, The Lemon Tree, 1pm Todd Gordon & The Marcus Pope Orchestra, Music Hall, 7.30pm Tina May, The Lemon Tree, 7.30pm To view the festival brochure online click here. Tickets for the festival can be purchased through Aberdeen Box Office, 01224 641122.

Man, that's a sensual poster if I don't say so myself!

Tomorrow night, people.

TONIGHT people!!!! This one's going to be brilliant so hope to see you there!

The Paul McKenna Band, Sat 20 June, doors 8pm - 9+bf * Paul McKenna - Vocals, Guitar, Cittern * David McNee - Bouzouki, Vocals * Ruairidh Macmillan - Fiddle * Sean Gray - Whistles, Flute, Vocals * Ewan Baird - Bodhran, Cajon Combining their love for traditional and folk music as well as original songs and tunes the Paul McKenna Band have been playing to audiences throughout the UK since 2006. With a contemporary approach to songs, although not straying too far from their roots, their arrangements are both fresh and innovative. Their exciting sound is created through outstanding vocals, driving Guitar and Bouzouki, intense Fiddle playing, a warm pairing of Flute and Whistles and dynamic Bodhrn and percussion. The group Ruairidh Macmillan, winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award 2009. Support from BBC Young Folk Award winners Siobhan Miller and Jeanna Leslie. Tickets available from Aberdeen Box Office, 01224 641122

Big shout to The Kiosque, that's an excellent article. Belleruche are a unique outift unlike anything Aberdeen has to offer. If you like 60s soul, 50s blues or 90s hip-hop, or if you love them all, you are guaranteed to love these guys. Not convinced? Check out their website where you can listen to pretty much everything they have put to record. Belleruche Belleruche on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

But eight days away people! Go get your tickets from One Up or Earl of Sandwich!

This one's on Friday - if you have yet to experience Martin Taylor I would highly recommend it, with and without my APA hat on. Definitely one for the guitarists, though you may leave feeling a little down about your own talents!

Great show TONIGHT! Come see him before he's everywhere and you hate him for it! Seriously, though, Teitur is a superb indie singer-songwriter, not quite like anything I've heard for a while.

It's tomorrow! The Social Chameleons plus one more mystery special guest confirmed!

The recordings are well good. Just that bass.....