Where's good for an unsigned rock band to play in Edinburgh?

[Thunderpaws]

Looking to find somewhere to play in Edinburgh in August. Probably 60 to 100 paying guests. Any ideas where we should be looking?

[Beer of the Bass]

You may already know this, but August is absolutely the worst time to try and book a venue in Edinburgh, and a pretty tough time to try and promote a gig since the Festival is on and there will be literally hundreds of events going on at the same time. At any other time I would suggest looking at Henry's, Sneaky Pete's, Bannermans and the Wee Red Bar (depending on what sort of venue you're after), but August could be tricky.

[Ashweb]

The last time I was in Edinburgh, which was a few years ago now, the Three Sisters Bar in Cowgate was a cracking venue. Might be worth a look.