
RED RAW
Monday show featuring lots of new acts – and the odd old one trying out their new material. The Stand, York Place, 8.30pm, £2, 0131–558 7373
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
Stand-up comedy featuring new acts and new material from old acts. With Scott Agnew and MC Keara Murphy. The Mercat, West Maitland Street, 8.30pm, £1, 0131 225 3861

JAZZ BAR 17-PIECE BIG BAND
They rehearse new charts 7.30pm for an hour, then play them for real from 9-10pm. Great musicians, stimulating charts. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 7.30pm, £3 (£2), 0131-220 4298
THE GREAT JAM SESSION
Surprises and lots of fun as all kinds of players drop in to jam with the house trio. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 10pm, free, 0131-220 4298
ANNI ROSSI plus ROLLIN HUNT, HORSEBREAKER
Live music at popular underground venue. Henry's Cellar Bar, Morrison Street, 8pm, £6, 0131-228 9393
CHRIS GARNEAU plus MY KAPPA ROOTS, AMY DUNCAN
Triple bill at the Cab. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 7pm, £6, 0131-220 6176
ORANGE GOBLIN plus ALABASTER SUNS, MAN OF THE HOUR
Also on the bill: The Tyrant Lizard Kings. Studio 24, Calton Road, 7pm, £10, 0131-558 3758

CALL THE SHOTS
Guinness and friends say "You name it, we play it!" Email requests to picardyplace@ g1group.co.uk. GHQ, Picardy Place, 11pm, free, 0131-550 1780
FORBIDDEN VDJ
Scott Grainger mixes and scratches music DVDs on the plasma screens. Shanghai, George Street, 10pm £4 (£3). 0131-270 3900
HAPPY MONDAYS
Alternative club night with DJ's Be-Sides, Diverse and the Boy B fusing the finest in new and classic indie, rock'n'roll, 80s, funk, punk, hip- hop, beats & Motown. Po Na Na, Frederick Street, 10.30pm, free, 0131-226 2224
LA VIDA
Freak Musics Jez Hill mans the decks with an electric mix of tunes to get you movin'. Lulu, George Street, 10pm-3am, £5, 0131-225 5005
SIGLO
With everything from 80s and chart floor fillers to chilled out tunes. Cowgate, 6pm, free, 0131-220 1228
TRADE UNION
Everything except cheese from DJ Beefy and Wolfjazz, at club frequented by club staff from around the city. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11pm-3am, £2, 0131-220 6176

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