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The Alleycats: Contemporary a Cappella
15:30 – 16:20, £11.50C venues - C, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HREverything from hip hop mash-ups to Motown and pop - dance moves included. This high energy act of award-winning contemporary a cappella guarantees a purrr-fect afternoon of entertainment. 'Infectiously entertaining' (Fest). www.thealleycats.co.uk
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16:00
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John Hunt Four O'Clock Afternoon Blues and Swing
16:00 – 17:00, £9.00The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HR'Boogie-woogie. Hunt is a master of slide-guitar.' **** (Scotsman). 'Blues legend builds cannibalised guitars.' **** (Herald). 'Ingenious.' **** (ThreeWeeks). 'Hunt has mojo.' **** (Edinburgh Evening News.) **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Seasick Steve in a sci
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16:50
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Adam Page
16:50 – 17:50, £10.00Underbelly, Cowgate, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street), Edinburgh, EH1 1EGMulti-instrumentalist Adam Page returns to the Fringe with his award winning solo show. Looping vocals, beatboxing and an array of instruments ... including his beard, every audience member will feel a part of this interactive feel-good show.
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16:55
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Peter Straker's Brel
16:55 – 17:50, £14.00Assembly Checkpoint, 3 Bristo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 1EYHailed as one of the great voices on the British stage today, Peter Straker returns with a barnstorming performance covering the songs and life of Brel. ‘One of the must see shows of the Fringe’ *** ** (Scotsman).
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Kazakoshi (Mountain Wind)
16:55 – 17:45, £11.50C venues - C too, St Columba's by the Castle, Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2PWJapanese taiko drum group present this expression of powerfully flowing, yet rhythmically jazzy performance, originating at the foot of Kazakoshi Mountain. Featuring Art Lee, one of the premiere taiko artists in the world.
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17:15
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Drops of Fire - Memorias Perdidas
17:15 – 18:25, £8.50Sweet Grassmarket, Apex City Hotel 61 The Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HSJourney through celebrated flamenco dancer Marc Aurelios’ life in music. Travel from his Paris years to Madrid and finally his encounter with the magic of Sardinian culture.
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17:45
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Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells 'For Two'
17:45 – 18:45, £15.00Underbelly, Bristo Square, Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9ALAward-winning show returns! Two multi-talented musicians skilfully recreate the playful lunacy of Oldfield's 1973 masterpiece with only four hands and four feet! ***** 'Must see' (Scotsman). 'Terrific' (Times). 'Vital' ***** (Edinburgh Evening News).
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Dick Lee's Swingtet featuring Ali Affleck
17:45 – 19:05, £10.00Valvona & Crolla, 19 Elm Row, Edinburgh, EH7 4AAClassic swing jazz from Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman and Django Reinhardt, played con brio by four masters of swing, featuring guest vocalist Ali Affleck's inspired interpretations of the songs of Billie Holiday.
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17:50
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The Magnets: All This Time
17:50 – 18:50, £14.00Underbelly, Bristo Square, Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9ALFlawless entertainment from of one of Britain's hottest music acts. Glorious a cappella harmonies and jaw-dropping beatboxing fuse in a spectacularly theatrical show packed with infectious tunes for all ages. ‘A sonic phenomenon' **** (Guardian).
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18:00
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Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra
18:00 – 19:00, £12.50Gilded Balloon Teviot, Teviot Row House Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AJIf there were a Ukulele Orchestra Olympics, NZ's team would be suspected of steroid abuse. Bringing blazing solos, outrageous outfits, batty banter and musical mischief, join these freaks of the four-string for an unmissable funfest!
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Drum Struck
18:00 – 19:00, £16.00Assembly Hall, 1 Mound Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2LUThe world's first interactive drum-theatre experience. Direct from sold-out engagements in Japan, Johannesburg and off-Broadway. There is a drum on every seat for the audience to play along with the world's finest drummers, dancers and singers.
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18:15
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Johnnie Walker's Guest Night
18:15 – 19:15, £14.00New Town Theatre, EdinburghJoin BBC Radio 2 legend Johnnie Walker, the original pirate DJ on Radio Caroline, discovering the real person behind the celebrity. Revealing interviews with daily celebrity guests from music, arts, sports and politics.
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Lior
18:15 – 19:15, £14.00Assembly Checkpoint, 3 Bristo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 1EYOne of Australia's most successful singer/songwriters, renowned for his beautiful voice and songs that radiate truth and sincerity. Lior comes to Edinburgh to perform a collection of his songs where he truly shines best ... just voice and guitar.
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19:00
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Whale of a Time
19:00 – 19:50, £10.50C venues - C nova, India Buildings, Victoria Street,Victoria Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2HEKorean/world music band breaks boundaries with traditional Korean instruments, guitar and percussion. Imaginative and powerful ensemble blending traditional and pop genres from pansori (Korean narrative song), pop, rock, Balkan, South American and African
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Micheline Sings Brel
19:00 – 20:00, £15.00The Famous Spiegeltent, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LRMicheline Van Hautem sings her award-winning renditions of the songs of her Belgian compatriot Jacques Brel: Amsterdam, Ne Me Quitte Pas, Marieke. Collaborating with Tim Finn (Crowded House) and Brel’s nephew, Bruno, Micheline entertains packed houses wor
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The Soil
19:10 – 20:10, £14.00Assembly George Square, EdinburghA SATMA award-winning three-member a cappella group. Theirs is a contemporary township style Kasi soul - an eclectic mix of musical genres with jazz, hip-hop, Afro-pop, Afro-soul with constant beatboxing.
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19:20
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The Rat Pack - Live
19:20 – 20:15, £12.50C venues - C, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HRWest End producers swing back into Edinburgh with their celebrated Rat Pack - Live. Expect sharp suits and smooth vocals as Frank, Sammy and Dean hit the stage with their 12-piece jazz orchestra. **** (BroadwayBaby.com). www.hartshornhook.com
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Ruby Heart Entertainment Presents an All Star Diva Tribute Show
19:35 – 20:35, £5.00Greenside, EdinburghRuby Heart Entertainment presents an all-star diva tribute show each night of the week, including world famous divas Adele, Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga and Jessie J.
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20:00
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King Creosote
20:00 – 23:00, freeThe Queen's Hall, 87-89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9JGFollowing their triumphant Fringe show last year, Mercury Prize 2011 nominee Kenny Anderson and full band return to The Queen's Hall. Expect a short acoustic set followed by a full band set.
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20:30
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Lach: Anticdotes
20:30 – 21:20, £5.00Heroes @ The Hive, 15-17 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LGSongs, stories, comedy from the legendary star of BBC Radio 4’s new series The Lach Chronicles. 'Magical!' ***** (Herald) 'Hilarious!' ***** (Radio Forth) 'Splendid!' **** (Mojo) 'Excellent!' **** (List) ‘Delightful!’ **** (Scotsman) 'Genius!' ***** (Pent
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