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8000). GBP12.50. Former Delgado Emma Pollock is renowned for her sleek pop shot through with guitar ferocity.

Griogair, Calum Stewart 3 Sat 8pm, Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate (0141.353. 8000). GBP12.50.

Rising Gaelic star Griogair Labhruidh is a gifted guitarist and songwriter.

La Banda Europa Sat 8pm, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street (0141 .353.

8000). GBP18, GBP16. A 35-strong pan-European ensemble.

The Laurels Sat 6pm, City Hall Recital Room, Albion Street (0141 .353. 8000). GBP10. A Scottish trio performing traditional and original material.

Mindy Smith, Grant Campbell Sat 7.30pm, ran Mor, Byres Road (0141 .353. 8000). GBP12.50. Mindy Smith's has been hailed for her sure- handed blend of country, folk, gospel and Appalachian styles.

Peatbog Faeries, Breabach Sat 7.30pm, ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street (0141. 353 .8000). GBP15. Longrenowned as an awesome live act.

Sylvia Barnes, Nordik Tree Sat 8pm, National Piping Centre, 30- 34 McPhater Street (0141 .353 8000). GBP12. Ex-Kentigern/ Battlefield Band vocalist with Swedish/Finnish trio Nordik Tree.

Teenage Fanclub with support Sat 9.30pm, Old Fruitmarket, Albion Street (0141 353 .8000). GBP18.

Teenage Fanclub have steadily honed their skills at crafting sharply of-the-moment songs awash with vintage guitars, soaring tunes and harmonies.

Vsen with Jenna Reid Sat 8pm, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Strathclyde Suite, 2 Sauchiehall Street (0141.353.8000). GBP12.50. Brilliant Swedish quartet Vsen combine acoustic instrumentation with breathtaking virtuosity and inventiveness.