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Short notice, but it's the return of Funk Machine Presents at Tunnels2! kUDAlites (hip-hop) Az-I Cool (hip-hop) The Super Six Funk Machine Plus Funk Machine DJs More acts tba - expect the usual good time Friday music to get you dancin! Doors 9pm, 4 in

Excellent post on The Kiosque! Just so you know for next time, Az-I Cool and kUDAlites are regulars at Funk Machine nights in Tunnels2, and Shy & DRS have been guests too. Collectively we are working together to come up with something fun, unique and true to Aberdeen. I think there's alot of folk out there who think "Hip-hop? Aberdeen? Pah, nivir!" - come along this Friday (and Tunnels2 next Friday!) and see what we're all about.

Off. The. Hook. Wise up everyone and get yourselves along to The LT this Friday!

They really are four excellent gigs, each showcasing a different style of music. We hope that we can put on something for everyone and every taste!

Busy week at The Lemon Tree with a diverse program of great acts. There's bound to be one from this bunch you'll want to see DF Concerts present Lisa Hannigan Irish folk singer best known for her work with compatriot Damien Rice Michael Marra plus special guests The gravelly-voiced bard of Dundee. Exposure @ The Lemon Tree present Dan le Sac plus kUDAlites, Az-I Cool, Shy & DRS and Massive Throne The first hip-hop incarnation of the local showcase club night. Maggie Bell & Dave Kelly Scotland's first lady of soul returns to the stage with the acclaimed slide guitarist. Purchase tickets for shows at HMT, Music Hall and The Lemon Tree from Aberdeen Box Office, tel 01224 641122

Boom-bump ba-boom-boom-BUMP! This is going to be a really good night of music, different from what you might've come to expect from a hip-hop show and definitely not what you get at most gigs in this city. 5.50 for one of the UK's hottest DJs, a heavier-than-is-medically-good-for-you local DJ plus three top local acts is an absolute steal.

Two great shows at The LT. Karan Casey performs beautiful, soulful Irish folk - well worth a listen. Big Vern 'n' The Shootahs get the feet moving with some storming funk and soul covers.

Come on people, get yourselves down The LT and hear something new.

Two more great shows at The Lemon Tree this weekend. Karan Casey Widely heralded as one of the best Irish singers of her generation. One time member of the Irish "supergroup" Solas, recent years have seen Karan forge her own musical style encompassing all aspects of the Irish musical culture. Big Vern 'n' The Shootahs A cookin' 9-piece band playing well known covers in a storming funk and soul style.

Their Skull & Bones tour was the first gig I ever went to, and still one of the very best I have ever seen. Supported by a then little known crew known as Dilated Peoples. For qb-C a love of all things hip-hop was born that day! Oh, and bump, bump, BUMP! Every act on the bill is of a really high calibre (as per, Calum!) and will definitely open your eyes to a whole scene of music in Aberdeen that can find it hard to get itself heard. None come heavier than the Throne! Droppin dub beat and heavy bass to get the feet movin. kUDAlites is like A Tribe Called Quest mixed with Little Brother/Justice League/Foreign Exchange - very smooth production with slick rhymes Az-I Cool is a Franco-Scots collective blending an old skool ethos with more modern production. Expect boom-bap beats, turntablism and a unique vocal style Shy & DRS are the definition of Grantie City hip-hop and have rightly been signed and given the chance to have the city's sound heard far and wide. And Dan Le Sac as a DJ on the night? You'll feel like a guest at the ambassdor's reception with ferrero rocher in your mouth. 5(+bf) for a ticket? Bargain of the year.

Get this bad boy up the list. There's also superb drama in the studio with Vanishing Point's Interiors and on Saturday there's comedy from Bruce Fummey with his stand-up history of Robert the Bruce, the Declaration of Arbroath and the Wars of Independence.

Might drop a couple new tracks - worth the entrance just for that!

First gig's tomorrow, and definitely one worth checking out.

Best night in town this Saturday - whip out those dancin shoes and get funky!

Midweek bump! 8 for three bands is indeed good value in these cash-strapped times

rebumpage. Az-I Cool are now confirmed, tho they will be minus DJ Reknology for the night. Back as the tremendous trio for Exposure@The Lemon Tree with Dan Le Sac of Fri May 1st!

Forgot to mention it's 5+bf for Jon Allen and 8+bf for The Law + Vesuvian

Doors 8.30pm, Vesuvian onstage 9.30pm. Entry 8+bf Just in case anyone was looking for this info...

Keep the funk!

Two great (and cheap!) gigs at The Lemon Tree this weekend, showing two up-and-coming talents. Jon Allen plus guests, Fri 17 April, doors 8.30pm Earning rave reviews, plenty of radio air time and winning over the hearts of BBC Radio 2 with his single In Your Light, Jon's gravelly voice perfectly accompanies guitar rooted in the blues and English folk. He has also opened for Damien Rice, KT Tunstall and Jose Gonzalez and has toured with Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris. Definitely one to look out for over the coming year. The Law plus guests, Sat 18 April, doors 8pm The latest band to emmerge from the vibrant Dundee rock scene, The Law played a blinder on the headline stage at T in the Park last year and have recently completed their second nationwide tour with The View. They will be performing material from their forthcoming album A Measure of Wealth. Purchase tickets for both shows here.

One final booty bump up the list

Sounds funkalicious to me!

Great funk at The Lemon Tree tonight, then foot-stomping Scottish music Saturday and then top stand-up with Rhona Cameron on Sunday. If you aren't at The Funk Machine tonight there is only one other place to be.

Double bump! Tunnels2 for the freshest beats straight from the Silver City!

Some great shows this weekend, so if you aren't headed to Tunnels2 for Funk Machine then get yourself to the Tree!