The Hazey Janes with support from The Dirty Hand Shakes

Hailing from Dundee, The Hazey Janes, whose debut album ‘Hotel Radio’ (2006) garnered great support from the national music press and radio, are ready for their comeback. After spending most of 2007 in the States with pit stops at the SXSW festival and Hoboken to record with producer John Agnello (The Hold Steady, Dinosaur Jnr), May 2008 sees them release ‘New York’, the first single off their second album. Formed in 2003, The Hazey Janes’ music is a rich and original fusion of folk, country rock and power-pop, reminiscent of Big Star and Velvet Crush. The band’s songwriting and performance is characterised by warm and melodious three-part harmonies, which blend the influences of a strong Scottish musical tradition and a yearning for warm American climes. Listen to them at www.myspace.com/thehazeyjanes

“A life-affirming debut…The Hazey Janes may just be the best haggis-powered country rockers yet.” - Mojo

Support tonight is from local band The Dirty Hand Shakes

£6 / £5 conc

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WMS presents Eleanor Dennis (soprano) with Christina Lawrie (piano)

Eleanor Dennis (soprano) with Christina Lawrie (piano). Today's concert will include the following songs: Purcell; Hark the Echoing Air and Sweeter than Roses; Faure; Apres un Reve, Chausson; Le Colibri, Mozart; Se'il Padre perdei, Strauss; All mein Gedanken and Du meines Herzen's Kronelein, Quilter; Love's Philosophy, Gurney; Sleep and Bridge, Love went a-riding. Solo piano: Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata in C minor op. 13, Chopin's Ballade no. 4 in F minor op. 52 and Liszt's Mephisto Waltz no. 1.
£10, £2 students, 12 and under free

Folk Session Night

Come and join in our friendly folk session nights whether to play, sing or listen - all are welcome!
£2 on the door

Duncan Chisolm and Ivan Drever

With their dynamic performance of fiddle, guitar and song, Duncan Chisholm and Ivan Drever are recognised as one of Scotland's top duos, much in demand in Europe and the USA. Both are known for their success with Wolfstone, with whom Duncan continues to work. Ivan is well known for his songwriting with his songs recorded by the Dubliners and Davy Arthur. Duncan has been at the forefront of Scottish fiddle playing for twenty years, being hailed as one of Scotland’s finest fiddle players. Their partnership has been described as “an expression of the deep wells of the Scottish people” Together they wrote ‘Heart and Soul’ used in the Oscar winning motion picture “Good Will Hunting.”

£10/ £8 conc 

 

 

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Old Blind Dogs

Well deserved winners of Folk Band of the Year 2007, the Old Blind Dogs have stood on the cutting edge of Scotland’s roots revival since forming in the early 1990's. With their own trademark style in which dynamic percussion and bluesy harmonica fuel the delicately-phrased melodies of traditional songs, polished vocals, soaring fiddle playing and stirring pipes are punctuated with the pulse from djembe and conga.  Visit www.myspace.com/oldblinddogs for more info.

“The Old Blind Dogs play with a compelling energy and intoxicating rhythm,” - The Scotsman

£10 / £8 conc

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Fribo

Fribo is a unique collaboration between three musicians from Norway, Scotland and England, rapidly gaining recognition and acclaim for blending their own musical styles together with sensitivity and an exuberant feel for contemporary sounds and rhythms. Anne Sofie’s pure beautiful Norwegian voice, Sarah-Jane’s rich Scottish Highland fiddle and Ewan’s sympathetic guitar backing has become a sound in itself. Fribo are now joined regularly by top Scottish percussionist Paul Jennings (Fred Morrison Band, Croft No5, Old Blind Dogs) who adds a strong rhythmic and atmospheric elements to the sound.  Have a listen to them on www.myspace.com/fribo.

£10 / £8 conc

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The Outside Track

One of the most talked about new bands on the circuit with a line-up that includes BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award winner 2005, the BBC Fame Academy Bursary winner 2007, and the BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year finalist 2008. With an average age well below 25, this precociously talented group of musicians may be young, but between them they have performing credentials that many veteran bands could wish for.
Norah Rendell (Canada) plays flute and sings, Ailie Robertson (Scotland) plays clarsach (harp) and electroharp, Fiona Black (Scotland) plays accordion, Alan Jordan, the only Irish member and the only man in the outfit plays guitar, sings harmonies and takes the lead on the occasional Irish language song, with the lineup completed by award winning Scottish fiddler, Lauren MacColl. Their five talents combine in expressive, energetic arrangements that deliver traditional music with a modern twist. You can hear them on www.myspace.com/theoutsidetrack

£10 full / £8 conc / 16 and under £5

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Folk Session Night

Come and join in our friendly folk session nights whether to play, sing or listen - all are welcome!
£2 on the door

Rachel Harrington

Rachel Harrington has been doing things in the wrong order for quite some time. She had extensive radio play before performing her first live show, and she opened for Grammy winners and nominees before her debut full-length record was even a glimmer in her eye.
By 2006, Rachel was touring with her songwriting hero, Guy Clark, winning national songwriting awards, and performing at large festivals.
Rachel is touring internationally as a duo, joined by multi-instrumentalist Zak Borden on vocals, mandolin, guitar and various other weapons of mass destruction. A solid songwriter in his own right, Zak has toured extensively throughout the US and UK having worked with, among many others, Casey Neill, The Watson Twins, and his own multi-platinum selling cousin, Willy Mason. Check out Rachel's myspace page for more info and to listen to her music.

"A brilliant debut ... already a contender for album of the year!" ~ Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 on The Bootlegger's Daughter

£10 full / £8 conc
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The Gordon Gunn Band

Gordon Gunn has been described as "as one of the most exciting and innovative fiddle players of the times" with his extraordinarily skilful playing and masterly technical brilliance adding a thrilling edge of excitement to his live performances. With his band of Brian McAlpine (piano) and Phil Anderson (guitar/vocals) he pushes the boundaries of traditional Scottish accoustic music with a sparkling mix of styles and sounds, diversifying from traditional, folk, country and even hints of jazz.

£10 full / £8 conc / 16 and under £5

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Folk Session Night

Come and join in our friendly folk session nights whether to play, sing or listen - all are welcome!
£2 on the door

Folk Session Night

Come and join in our friendly folk session nights whether to play, sing or listen - all are welcome!
£2 on the door