We used to have a festival in Aberdeen in October, seems now we have two! See below for info and links re. sound and Oxjam … and much more.
sound Festival
Ongoing until 14th Nov.
“Collaboration has always been at the heart of sound,” says Fiona Robertson of sound. “as we work closely with music clubs and other organisations across the North East. Our opening events form part of a Scottish celebration of Minimalism in which we are delighted to partner Glasgow Concert Halls..”
sound is the North East of Scotland’s contemporary music festival. Following a pilot event, “Upbeat” in 2004, the first festival was launched in November 2005. sound is now an annual event, which aims to make contemporary music more accessible to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. As well as programming its own events, sound operates as an umbrella for a range of concerts, workshops, masterclasses and performances programmed by other organisations in the North East. Dame Evelyn Glennie, James MacMillan and Rohan de Saram are current Patrons of the festival.
For full details of the 2010 sound Festival and ticket information visit www.sound-scotland.co.uk and join sound on Facebook. sound events at a glance. http://www.sound-scotland.co.uk/site/2010/events.htm
Comedy
Sun 24th Oct.
8:00pm, Music Hall
JOHN BISHOP
£20+BF
Mon 25th Oct.
8.00pm, Music Hall
THE ARMSTRONG AND MILLER SHOW
£20+BF
Music
Fri 22nd Oct.
7.30pm, Lemon Tree
THE FAMILY MAHONE
£10+BF
7.30pm, The Tunnels
CHANTEL McGREGOR Plus Support
£7
7.45pm, Blue Lamp, Gallowgate
Aberdeen University Student Association (AUSA) Celtic Society are holding a Ceilidh with the Iron Broo Duo of Fred Wilkinson (bouzouki) and Charlie Abel (accordion). All dances will be called, no experience is necessary.
The Ceilidh is being held in the legendary Blue Lamp, on the Gallowgate in Aberdeen – Surely the most famous Live music venue and finest pubs in Aberdeen. In case you’ve not been there before just look for the actual Blue lamp on the wall above the door. The entrance to the Ceilidh is through the revolving door to the right of the lamp up the hill.
There will be a raffle during the interval. Dancing will be from 7.45/8pm till midnight. The bar usually remains open till 2 if you are in need of some lubrication after the ceilidh.
The music will be lively. www.ironbroo.co.uk
8.00pm, Café Drummond
WHOLE LOTTA LED ( Led Zeppelin Tribute )
8:00pm, The Moorings
DARTH ELVIS AND THE TATTOINE TRIO
Sat 23rd Oct.
7.00pm, OXJAM ABERDEEN TAKEOVER
– Music festival featuring the best local bands in Aberdeen at 5 city venues
Tunnels 1 
Le Reno Amps, Turning 13, Cuddly Shark, Eric Euan & Duke.
Tunnels 2
Weather Barn (formerly Cast Of The Capital), Carson Wells, The Deportees, The Marionettes & Katerwaul.
Cafe Drummond
The Wildcards, Kashmir Red, Energy, Emerald Sunday & Talking Sideways.
Blue Lamp
The Lorelei, Gerry Jablonski Band, Oxbow Lake & Chris Carroll.
Enigma
Jo McCafferty, Kitchen Cynics, Craig Davidson, The Scandal Extracts & Sarah J Stanley.
Wristbands cost £5 and allow access to all of the venues across the whole night and also free entry to the aftershow party at Snafu. Tickets can be purchased at www.wegotickets.com, by contacting Oxjam Aberdeen and soon at selected outlets.
8.00pm, The Moorings
THE FIRE AND I, BROTHEL CORPSE TRIO (tbc), OBLIVION INCARNATE
9.30am, The Tilted Wig, Castlegate, Aberdeen
GUTTERGODZ, THE HUNGRY MONGRELS
11.00pm, The Tunnels
Rampage Rockclub
SATURDAYS IN ABERDEEN JUST GOT F**KING AWESOME!!
ABERDEEN NOW HAS A PREMIER SATURDAY ROCKCLUB.
http://www.facebook.com/rocknightaberdeen
Sun 24th Oct.
7.30pm, Lemon Tree
DAN LE SAC Vs SCROOPIUS PIP
£14.50+BF
8.00pm, Peacock Visual Arts.
PORT ROYAL, TEN, SUMISU-MI
£6
8.00pm, Carmelite Hotel, Stirling Street
Open Mic Session ( every Sunday. )
9.00pm, The Moorings
The Jam Factory ( every Sunday. )
Bands, acoustic musicians, jammers, poets etc. all welcome.
Mon 25th Oct.
7:00pm, Oxjam At The Arts Centre
FIONA SOE PAING
Supporting her will be Ross Whyte with his film FOG and Josh McGregor
We’re raising money for Oxjam, a month long music festival throughout the UK raising money and awareness for Oxfam GB! Tickets only £5, available from me or from http://www.wegottickets.com/oxjam/event/96678
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/Oxjam/Info/Event/OxjamArtsCentre
9.00pm, Blue Lamp
Traditional Acoustic Session. All welcome.
10.00pm, Café Drummond
Open Mic Night ( Every Monday )
Soloists, Poets, Musicians, Maniacs, and Full Bands Welcome.
( Full back line provided ) For more info, call 01224 619930
Tues 26th Oct.
7:30pm, Music Hall
THE DRIFTERS
Wed 27th Oct.
8.00pm, Café Drummond
YOUNG REBEL SET, FLAXMAN, Plus Support
Thurs 28th Oct.
7:30pm, Lemon Tree
MARTIN TAYLOR
£17.50+BF
8.00pm, Shelley Leighs
The Big Mic Up – Hosted by Dave Moir and Kenny McLeod 
Get off the couch! come down to Shelley Leigh’s and hear the music, be part of the vibe, Come along folks to Dave and Kenny’s open mic night . If you like to play, or just to listen then be prepared for a night of great music at Aberdeens latest musical cultural venue.
Fri 29th Oct.
8.00pm, The Moorings
WHICH WAY NOW
www.myspace.com/whichwaynowrocks
8.00pm, Café Drummond
THE ANSWERING MACHINE, RAPIDS, Plus Support
£6
7.30pm, The Tunnels
THE DRAYMIN, THE VIPER LINES
Sat 30th Oct.
4.00pm, One Up (instore gig)
STEVEN MILNE
7:00pm, Snafu
LITTLE COMETS, Plus Support
7:30pm, Lemon Tree
THE COAL PORTERS
£12+BF
8.00pm, Café Drummond
AKA SKA
8.00pm, The Moorings
GOTHIC DORICS
8.00pm, Captain Tom’s
Cirque-de-Sinister Halloween Party
THE RUCKUS, BROTHERS REID, SMOKIN CATFISH, THE WETFLEX
£5
11.00pm, The Tunnels
Rampage Rockclub
SATURDAYS IN ABERDEEN JUST GOT F**KING AWESOME!!
ABERDEEN NOW HAS A PREMIER SATURDAY ROCKCLUB.
http://www.facebook.com/rocknightaberdeen