Scottish Folk Music

Scottish Folk Music Events
April 2008

21st Mar - 13th Apr - CEILIDH CULTURE - Edinburgh
Edinburgh's showcase of traditional music, song, dance and storytelling.
Tel. 0131 2Z8 1155
Contact us through website: www.ceilidhculture.co.uk

28th Mar - 2nd Apr - 27th Edinburgh International Harp Festival - Merchiston Castle School, Colinton Road, Edinburgh. Fabulous five days of courses, concerts and workshops devoted to harps. Music for everyone - from complete beginners to advanced players.
Tel. 0131 478 8446
email: administrator@harpfestival.co.uk

31st Mar - 3rd Apr - Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin - Central Edinburgh.
Four fantastic days of workshops and fun in traditional music and song for children and young people up to 18 years.
Tel. 07971 826 745
email: enquiry@eyg.org.uk

1st Apr - Leith Folk Club - Highland Reign (£6 PROCEEDS TO FORT COMMUNITY WING YOUNG PEOPLE'S MUSIC GROUP). A quite astonishing outfit, these three lads are superb musicians that regularly pack large venues across America with crowds who adore their unique brand of celtic folk. This is what happens when North Sea Gas meets Braveheart! (8.00pm)

8.00pm - South Fort Street, just off Ferry Road, EH6 4DN
Booking - tel 0131 478 7810 (Please note that reserved tickets must be collected by 7.30 pm on the evening of the performance)

2nd Apr - Edinburgh Folk Club - Laura Boosinger
Details to follow
Venue: Pleasance Cabaret Bar - 8:00pm
Admission: £7.00 (£6.00 concession)

3rd Apr - Star Folk Club(Glasgow)
Duncan McCrone - www.duncanmccrone.com
£7/£5(concession)
Renowned songwriter, Duncan McCrone, performs original songs, traditional ballads and covers. His songs are love songs to life, to places, to the people and things that really matter.

4th Apr - Rolling Hills Folk Club - Melrose - Sara Grey and Kieron Means

4th - 6th Apr - Northern Streams - The Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh.
Featuring song, dance and storytelling from Scandinavia and Scotland with concerts, workshops and sessions. Presented by the TMSA Edinburgh & Lothians Branch and partners as part of Ceilidh Culture.
Tel. 07951 918 366 / 0131 228 1155
email: eltmsa@yahoo.co.uk
www.eltmsa.co.uk

7th Apr - Glenfarg Village Folk Club
Sarah Grey and Keiron Means
Members £5 non members £8
Mother and son duo Sarah & Kieron sing American traditional and contemporary songs. Sarah’s powerful but sweet voice is enhanced by her own frailing 5 string banjo style and beautiful songs. Keiron’s voice is described as high and lonesome. He also provides skilful guitar accompaniment.

8th Apr - Penicuik Folk Club - Sheena Wellington
Born in Dundee into a family of singers who gave her many songs and ballads which she sings today, Sheena Wellington`s status as one of the country`s leading traditional singers owes much to her roots. She now broadcasts frequently for the BBC and is in demand as lecturer, writer, song teacher and consultant on traditional music. Her recordings and her live album have received widespread international acclaim. Sheena was appointed Traditional Arts Development Officer for Fife Council in December 1997, the first post of its kind in Scotland. When Scotland`s parliament was reconvened after 292 long years in July 1999, Sheena`s singing at the opening ceremony of "A Man`s A Man For A` That" - Robert Burns` great hymn to liberty, equality and fraternity - was widely and popularly acclaimed as the highlight of the entire joyful day of celebrations in the capital, Edinburgh.
8.15pm, Royal Hotel, Penicuik: £7/£5 (conc.)

8th Apr - Leith Folk Club - Cantara (£6)
You’ll have to go a long way to beat the pipe-driven energy and pulsating world rhythms from Louise, Audrey, Beth, Andy and Martin - Leith’s finest!

8.00pm - South Fort Street, just off Ferry Road, EH6 4DN
Booking - tel 0131 478 7810 (Please note that reserved tickets must be collected by 7.30 pm on the evening of the performance)
www.cantara.co.uk

9th Apr - Edinburgh Folk Club - Lauren McColl Trio
Details to follow
Venue: Pleasance Cabaret Bar - 8:00pm
Admission: £7.00 (£6.00 concession)

9th - 11th Apr - Pete Clark - Short Fiddle Course - short fiddle courses during the Spring of 2008 at the Taybank, Dunkeld. Two and a half days improving your fiddle playing in the beautiful surroundings of Dunkeld. From Wednesday - Friday lunchtime. Starting at 10am on the Wednesday, each day will consist of 4 x 1-hour lessons (2 x 1-hour on the Friday). Aimed at intermediate to advanced players (NOT beginners), the class size will be limited to a maximum of 10 students. To book this course, email Pete Clark.

10th Apr - The Red Hot Chilli Pipers - The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh
Tickets available now
In Person: Ripping Records and Tickets Scotland
Hotline: 0870 220 1116
Online: www.ticketmaster.co.uk

10th Apr - Falkirk Folk Club
Andy McKean

10th Apr - Star Folk Club(Glasgow)
Lauren MacColl Trio - www.laurenmaccoll.co.uk
£8/£6(concession)
Winner of the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, Lauren combines a mature depth of expression with youthful vitality in her playing.

10th - 13th Apr - Lang Spoon Festival - Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
Third festival with a great line up of acts confirmed, late night festival club, sessions etc. Great venue with all facilities available.
Tel. 01592 612 121
email: info@langspoonfestival.com

11th Apr - Stonehaven Folk Club - Sandy Stanage & Sylvia Barnes

11th Apr - The Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Fat Sams, Dundee
In Person: Grouchos
Hotline: 08444 999 990
Online: www.ticketmaster.co.uk

11th -13th Apr - Moffat Weekend of Song & Music - various venues. Concert on Saturday evening with Hillary Bell & Trio Threlfall. Ballade workshop with Nick Caffrey and English concertina workshop with Rob Malaney.
Tel. 01257 231 463 / 07855 925 724

12th Apr - Crail Folk Club - JEZ LOWE TOWN HALL £6 Nominated Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year 2008. Jez has 14 albums to his credit. Described by Q Magazine as the ‘grand-master of songwriting’ which alongside a north eastern wit promises a great evening.

14th Apr - Glenfarg Village Folk Club - Duncan McCrone, Cy jack and Stevie Lawrence. A welcome return of this very talented trio from Glasgow - singer / songwriter Duncan McCrone, Cy Jack on backing vocals and bass, and multi-instrumentalist Stevie Lawrence on guitar, bouzouki, whistles and mandolin. A skilful and successful blend.
Members £5 non members £8

15th Apr - Leith Folk Club - Rachel and Lillias (£6)
Perfect examples of the kind of exciting young musicians we love to promote at the club, Rachel and Lillias play an enchanting blend of harp, flute and voice.
www.myspace.com/rachelandlillias

16th Apr - Edinburgh Folk Club - Tony McManus
Details to follow
Venue: Pleasance Cabaret Bar - 8:00pm
Admission: £7.00 (£6.00 concession)

17th Apr - Star Folk Club(Glasgow)
Tony McManus - www.tonymcmanus.com
£10/£8(concession)
"The best Celtic guitarist in the world"....John Renbourn
"The finest guitarist Scotland has ever produced"....BBC Radio Scotland

18th Apr - Rolling Hills Folk Club - Melrose - Dave Keir

18th - 20th Apr - Glenfarg Village Folk Club - 30th Glenfarg Folk Feast. Celebrating our 30th birthday with us our guests are: Malinky, Steve Tilston, Sileas, The McCalmans, Jim Malcolm, The Eilidh Grant Band, The Farg Folk, The Orwell Ceilidh Band, Song Competition theme Another Bloomin’ Festival (for ‘Glenfarg in Bloom’ funds), 23rd World Puff-a-Box Championship, Children’s Concert with Dennis Alexander, Singarounds & Sessions,
email: c_g_b@btinternet.com
David Aird - 01577 830370 / Graham Brotherston - 01337 831116
Tickets from Hugh Hoffman 01337-831403

20th Apr - Aberdeen Folk Club - Michael Marra & Jo Foster
Blue Lamp , Gallowgate , Aberdeen - 8.00 pm
Price £12 on Night/£10 in advance

21st Apr - Stirling Folk Club - Sons of the Rock - 8.00pm

22nd Apr - Links Hotel Folk Music Club in Montrose - Steve Tilson

22nd Apr - Leith Folk Club - Nick Keir (£6)
Great songs from a truly legendary scottish songwriter -founder of Finn mac Cuill, member of the McCalmans, member of the Scottish Trad Music Hall of Fame and winner of lifetime achievements award at the Scottish Folk Awards.

8.00pm - South Fort Street, just off Ferry Road, EH6 4DN
Booking - tel 0131 478 7810 (Please note that reserved tickets must be collected by 7.30 pm on the evening of the performance)
www.nick-keir.com

23rd Apr - Edinburgh Folk Club - John Renbourne and Robin Williamson
Details to follow
Venue: Pleasance Cabaret Bar - 8:00pm
Admission: £12.00 (£10.00 concession)

24th Apr - Star Folk Club(Glasgow)
Ben Sands - www.bensands.co.uk
£7/£5(concession)
He sings songs mostly his own. He writes songs about life and love and the ways of the world. Some are whimsical, some are sad and some are very humorous indeed.

24th Apr - Clydesdale Folk Club - The Cast - Guitar and fiddle duo Dave Francis and Mairi Campbell. 'Their inventive use of vocal and instrumental harmonies brings a fresh approach to the most venerable traditional material.'
8pm Elphinstone Hotel, Biggar

24th Apr - Falkirk Folk Club - Cathryn Craig & Brian Willaby
Polish Club on Arnott Street in Falkirk.£5.00 members, £6.00 non-members

25th Apr - Stonehaven Folk Club - Ben Sands

25th Apr - Girvan Folk Club - Cairde - Cairde is a popular Irish Band from the West Midlands formed by musical enthusiasts and friends Kevin Maher, Mick Green, John Moran and Daniel O'Connor. Each of them has a range of musical talent and enjoy sharing their love of traditional and contemporary Irish Music.
To book tickets or further information contact Margaret Millar on 01465 714934

26th Apr - The McCalmans
Gleneagles near Auchterarder, Scotland 8.00pm

26th Apr - Skerryvore - Mull Music Festival - MacGochan's pub in Tobermory

27th Apr - Skerryvore - Mull Music Festival - MacGochan's pub in Tobermory

28th Apr - Glenfarg Village Folk Club - Donal O’Connor - Donal is from Boyle in Co. Roscommon. He has become a songwriter of note. His first album 'It’s About Time' was described as pure joy by none other than Christy Moore. He released his second album 'Live at the Moving Stairs' in 2006 as part of the Boyle Arts Festival Beautifully crafted songs with guitar accompaniment.
Members £5, Non-members £8

28th Apr - Stirling Folk Club - Ben Sands - 8.00pm

29th Apr - Leith Folk Club - Katy Moffatt (£8)
A welcome return to the Village for Texan Katy, who takes a nip of folk, a measure of country, and a twist of blues, and blends them together with the purest songwriting genius. She serves up this heady cocktail with grace, beauty and a siren's voice.
8.00pm - booking - tel 0131 478 7810 (Please note that reserved tickets must be collected by 7.30 pm on the evening of the performance) - South Fort Street, just off Ferry Road, EH6 4DN
Booking - tel 0131 478 7810 (Please note that reserved tickets must be collected by 7.30 pm on the evening of the performance) www.myspace.com/katymoffatt

30th Apr - Seth Lakeman, Ruarri Joseph - Liquid Room, Victoria Street, Edinburgh (0131-225-2564) - the folk star plays tracks from his new album - 7.00pm, £15

30th Apr - Fil Campbell, Tom McFarland, Brendan Emmet - The Pleasance Cabaret Bar, Edinburg (0131-220-3234) - the contemporary folk singer from Ireland. 8.00pm, £7 (conc £6)

30th Apr - Edinburgh Folk Club - Fil Campbell, Tom McFarland, and Brendan
Emmett
Details to follow
Venue: Pleasance Cabaret Bar - 8:00pm
Admission: £7.00 (£6.00 concession)

Spring and Summer Courses - Skye Traditional Music Short Courses
Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Gaelic College, Isle of Skye. Short courses in instruments such as fiddle, pipes, clarsach, button and piano key accordion and cello taught by renowned musicians in the beautiful south of Skye.
Tel. 01471 888 420
email: cg@smo.uhi.ac.uk
www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/cg

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