Local heroes
Did a school fundraiser ever have such a line-up? Foy Vance, Star Wheel Press (left) and Trees Don’t Travel will all be performing June 22, Breadalbane Academy. for Smashed @The Tams. Playing will be grunge hard rock band More Than 2, metal band Iron Altar and death metal band Satiracy. There will also be a costume competition and competitions as the gig is part of The Twa Tams’ fantasy season. Music from 8.30pm, entry is free.
30 PITLOCHRY: Music - Glasgow music collective Howling Radio plays uplifting versions of classic 60s and 70s songs at The Old Mill Inn. Music from 9pm, entry is free.
30-JULY 01 RANNOCH: Event - The inaugural Rannoch Jousting Event, re-enacting possible historical events which took place before the reign of Robert the Bruce, with archers and 14th century-style battle equipment, taking place on the moor fields in Kinloch Rannoch.
30 PITLOCHRY: Dance and live music - Scottish country dancing, Marian Anderson’s Band, Pitlochry Town Hall 7.30pm. Dancers £7, spectators £2.
30 PERTH: Music - The Motown Brothers bring the finest flavour of classic Motown to the Tulloch Institute. Doors at 7.30pm and tickets £5 available from behind the bar. Members and guests welcome.
26-29 PERTH: Music - Southern Fried Festival, Perth’s festival of American Roots Music, acts include Steve Earle and the Dukes, Rodney Crowell, Iris DeMent, Blue Rose Code, The Bevvy Sisters, Gretchen Peters, Southern Fried Voices, Southern Fried String Quartet and Graham Nash. Perth Concert Hall and other city venues. Tickets www.horsecross.co.uk, 01738 621031.
28 PITLOCHRY: Dance and live music - Scottish Country Dancing, Alasdair MacLeod’s Band, Pitlochry Town Hall 7.30pm. Dancers £7, spectators £2.
30 PERTH: Music - Bowie Experience, a journey of sound and vision through David Bowie’s golden years, Perth Concert Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £25.50, no concessions, www.horsecross.co.uk, 01738 621031. 01 BLAIR ATHOLL: Music - Food in the Park Live, Schiehallion performs in the music marquee. See www. foodintheparklive.co.uk
17 PERTH: Music - Rock and soul band Plan B from Australia stop off at The Green Room on their UK tour. Music starts at 8pm, entry is free.
19 CRIEFF: Highland games - Crieff Highland Gathering will be held in the town’s Market Park.
25 KIRKMICHAEL: Highland games Strathardle Highland Games, Bannerfield.
25 BIRNAM: Highland games Birnam Highland Games will be held in Little Dunkeld games field.
25 PITLOCHRY: Dance and live music - Scottish Country Dancing, Colin Dewar’s Band, Pitlochry Town Hall 7.30pm. Dancers £7, spectators £2. All welcome.