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Escape the thunderous thrill of the High Street! Unwind and enjoy tranquillity, inspiring music and stunning architecture in the medieval heart of Edinburgh. Classical, folk, jazz and more! Details on www.stgilescathedral.org.uk.

Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums, choreographed muscular synchronisation timed to perfection, stunning post-apocalyptic imagery, belly laugh humour brought to you by Europe's leading taiko group. Feel the energy and experience the power of this spellbinding show.

A series of six lunchtime recitals on the renowned Walker Organ. Featuring Andrew Cantrill, Morley Whitehead, Simon Nieminski, Jeremy Cull, Kevin Bowyer and Simon Bertram. Full programme: www.st-cuthberts.net.

Come and hear accomplished music scholars from Fettes College, Edinburgh give a lunchtime recital of vocal and instrumental music in the magnificent surroundings of St Cuthbert's Parish Church. 

Sunday Blues AfternoonJohn Bruce Band plays the Allman BrothersTerry Harmonica Blues and Jo Harman
Palazzo Spiegeltent 1pm - 4pm
Price - £12.50 (plus 50p per ticket booking fee)
Terry Bean is the real Delta blues deal. From Mississippi, he picked cotton when he was young, and learned the blues from his father; he plays guitar and foreceful harmonica and sings with a powerful and plaintively soulful tone. Introducing Jo Harman’s evocative and compelling voice from slow burning ballads to growling rockers – a star in the making.

Saturday Blues AfternoonLadies of Jazz: Connie Lush Band, Dana Dixon Band, SharBaby Palazzo Spiegeltent 1pm - 4pm Price - £10 (plus 50p per ticket booking fee) Rocking and soulful rootsy sounds from the unforgettable voice of one of Britain's foremost blues divas, Connie Lush. Singer / harmonica player Dana Dixon delivers an intoxicating mix of authentic Texas, Chicago and west coast jump blues plus rockabilly and 50s R&B. Hailing from South Bend, Alabama blues singer/guitar player SharBaby’s good-time soulful voice and her great band always get the house rocking.    

Take a Sentimental Journey, as Pam celebrates her not-so-secret love for Doris Day via voice, bass and piano. You'll be Shakin' the Blues Away! ‘Sweet, educational and beautifully performed’ (ThreeWeeks).

Some Like It Hot! Get a touch of that Old Black Magic as Pam celebrates the songs Marilyn Monroe performed via voice, piano and bass. Diamonds are definitely this Girl's Best Friend!

Courtly French versus earthy English, period ensemble Horologe present two programmes of Baroque love and loss, with dramatised songs and instrumental music by Clérambault, Rameau, Lawes, Hayes, Purcell and others. Programme alternates please check www.horologe.co.uk.

The Earl of Sidcup's Gramophone Jass Band Royal Overseas League 1.30pm Price - £10 (plus 50p per ticket booking fee) The newest (and youngest) band on the Edinburgh traditional jazz scene deliver high energy New Orleans jazz, bringing the world of the 1920s speakeasy back to life.