There is no Out Of The Bedroom this Saturday 31st January due to another event booked by the Kilderkin bar on the night.

We return as normal on Saturday 7th February at 8pm, so you’ve got another week to practice. See you then.

OOTB  🙁

Unfortunately there will be no Out Of The Bedroom event tonight. We will return next week.

OOTB  🙁

Unfortunately there is no OOTB this Wednesday due to the Argyle Bar hosting another event on the night. We will return next week as normal on 2nd March.

See you then…OOTB  🙁

BIG news from Out of the Bedroom… we’re moving to Woodland Creatures on Leith Walk! We’re moving night from Tuesday to Thursday, moving to every fortnight and musicians who play will get a free drink at the bar – woo-hoo!!

First night will be Thursday 23 March – put it in your diary! We will be running at the usual time of 8pm start, sign up at 7.30 (original material only, you know the drill!).

Hailey Beavis’s excellent night The Critter Session runs fortnightly at Woodland Creatures on the other Thursday which means that there will be a seamless transition of beautiful music every Thursday for musicians and music lovers. 

Hi folks,

A couple of things of interest to tell you, the first is about BBC Radio 6 Music. You’ve all heard it’s being axed this month, you’ve probably joined a Facebook group about it, but this will actually have no effect. What you really need to do to save BBC 6 Music is send them an email using this form:

http://www.38degrees.org.uk/page/speakout/save6music?js=true

Just fill in the details and click through, in the section where you can edit the email you’re sending, please mention your own personal thoughts about why 6 Music should not be axed, and remember to add your name at the bottom. There are some helpful hints on the right side of the page for what to add.

This is important. BBC Radio 6 Music is a platform for all sorts of music that won’t be heard anywhere on a national level if the station is closed. Vote now and maybe we can save it, you’ve got about a week. Go to it! And thanks in advance.

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Also, here’s something that may interest some of you:

Are You Britain’s Best  Music Act?

If the answer is ‘YES‘ then we want to meet you…

From the producers of ‘Got To Dance’, comes a brand new prime-time TV music talent show, that’s open to all ages, and all genres – as long as you can sing or play music (or both), then you’re in.

Are you the next Dizzee Rascal, Lily Allen, Kings Of Leon, Arctic Monkeys, Susan Boyle, Girls Aloud, Take That, Il Divo, Jamie Cullum, Vanessa Mae or Katherine Jenkins?

Solo artists, musicians, bands, groups and choirs of all sizes are welcome to audition.  For the winner, £100,000 is up for grabs PLUS the chance to perform at Wembley Arena.

For more information, and to register your interest,

email louise.metcalfe@princesstv.com and include a daytime contact number.

First up, the excellent Adam Holmes and The Embers………..Presents! live showcase continues for a second evening at The Voodoo Rooms on Wednesday 4 April from 8.00pm in The Speakeasy. Tickets £6 on the door. Over 18’s only. Featured acts:

• Adam Holmes and The Embers – “roots pop with a hint of Scotland” they have recorded three critically acclaimed EPs in the last twelve months, and have played sell out gigs throughout the country, including a storming set at Celtic Connections 2012.
• The Deadly Winters – Scottish band of brothers who re-define the term ‘folk-rock’, and take us on musical travels through tales of love, pain, sorrow, joy and friendship, and show us all that sometimes, even whispers can deafen.
• Brigid Kaelin – comfortable on piano, accordion, guitar, or the musical saw “the Bette Midler of Alt-country” was recently voted “Best Singer/Songwriter” in Louisville for the third year in a row.
• White Wolf – New and amazing solo artist……….and not to be missed!

Secondly, Edinburgh Council are asking for responses to new licensing rules for free events –http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QTZMWXP – and the consultation closes on Friday 13 April 2012. It is really important that you and everyone you know who enjoys free live music and other free arts events in Edinburgh let the council know what you think of this proposed legislation, also known as the “tax on art”. As Irvine Welsh said in today’s Evening News “[the art tax is] a brilliant idea if the intention is to destroy grassroots culture in Scotland.”

Despite the gloom of the art tax and closing of key venues such as Forest Cafe, Roxy Art House, Bongo Club and Cabaret Voltaire (to live music at least), there remain many quality live music events in Edinburgh, such as:

• Out of the Bedroom – Edinburgh’s originals-only open mic night, OOTB is on every Saturday evening from 8.00pm at The Montague Bar.
• The Listening Room – 100% acoustic every Sunday evening from 8.00pm at The Blue Blazer. Like OOTB, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Legendary!
• Edinburgh Unlimited – second Wednesday of the month at the the Third Door. Next gig is on Wednesday 11 April at 8pm with featured acts The Dirty Demographic, Dan Whitehouse, and Stephen Langstaff. £3 entry on the door.
• Acoustic Edinburgh – first Tuesday of the month. Next gig is tomorrow(!) Tuesday 3 April at 7.30pm with Gecko 3, Paul Ryan, Rob Sproul-Cran and Hailey Beavis. For Free! Amazing local acts.

Finally, Secret CDs resident DJ King Horror has started his own club night for the discerning music fan called… Grown Ups. Currently for one night only at at The Meadows Hotel on Saturday 21 April it starts at 8pm and is £5 at the door. If you fancy a boogie after Out of the Bedroom this might just be the perfect place for you.  As the GrownUps blurb says “We’re for grown ups who want a night out with cool vibes, great atmosphere and a friendly crowd… Expect rockabilly, soul, R’n’B, French pop, garage, teen beat, new wave, electro, indie and hip hop and everything in between. Think vintage vinyl for fully-fledged funksters – we’re more Bowie than TOWIE. ”

Keep loving the music!
James