Adam Stafford, Found, Sparrow & the Workshop, Malcolm Middleton, eagleowl and SAY award winner RM Hubbert are among the acts who will perform at Pale Imitation, which takes place in Edinburgh in August.

The intermittent series of gigs / music festival, occurring on Thursdays and Saturdays at Henry’s Cellar Bar, are the brainchild of the Song, By Toad record label, home to a couple of the acts (possibly including the mysterious opening act, William Henry Miller.

That first gig in the series of eight is on Thursday 1st August, with support from the rather fine Jonnie Common and recent stars of Wickerman Festival, Book Group.

Full lineup is here with ticket details here.