ROCK & POP

EDINBURGH JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL

The lineup includes Phil Mason’s New Orleans All Stars and Georgie Fame. Various venues (www. edinburgh jazzfestival.co.uk 0131-473 2000), Jul 27-Aug 5

UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

The ensemble prove that guitars don’t have all the fun. Assembly @ The Queen’s Hall, Clerk Street (www.thequeenshall.net 0131-668 2019), Aug 9-11

JOHN RENBOURN

After strumming his stuff for more than 40 years, Renbourn’s shows are by now polished to a state surpassing perfection. Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Orwell Terrace (0131-346 1405), Aug 14

AMY MACDONALD

This Glasgow-born newcomer ( below) looks set to give KT Tunstall a run for her fans. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street (www. thecabaretvoltaire.com 0870 1690100), Aug 15

JAMIE T

The left-field troubadour showcases his excellent album and several hit singles. The Liquid Room, Victoria Street (www.liquidroom.com 0870 1690100), Aug 19

INTERPOL

Expect spiky guitars, and mournful, haunting vocals from the much-loved New York gloom rockers. Corn Exchange (details above), Aug 22

HAPPY MONDAYS

Shaun Ryder, Bez & co are touring a new album and, wisely, serving up the classics. Corn Exchange, Newmarket Road (www.ece.uk.com 0870 1690100), Aug 24 NICKY WOOLF

CLASSICAL

MONTERVERDI’S MADRIGALS

A generous selection from the Venetian master’s books of madrigals. Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place (www.greyfriarskirk. com 0131-226 5429), Aug 11, 13, 15-17

MARK PADMORE

Exquisite morning recital of Bach and Buxtehude cantatas. Profundity before lunch. Queen’s Hall, details above left, Aug 14

THE SIMON BOLIVAR YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Venezuela’s astonishing social project, converting thousands of destitute youngsters into accomplished musicians, has produced this wonderful ensemble. Usher Hall, Haymarket (www.usherhall.co.uk 0131-228 1155), Aug 17

THE CREATION

With Sir Roger Norrington conducting, Haydn’s brilliantly pictorial choral masterpiece should be fabulous. Soloists include Ian Bostridge. Usher Hall, details above, Aug 20

MARISS JANSONS

One of the world’s most exciting conductors brings his Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra for two classy concerts of 19th and 20th-century classics. Probably the best orchestral playing to be heard in Scotland this year. Usher Hall, details above, Aug 27, 28 RICHARD MORRISON