PAST EVENTS 2023
January 2023
4 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club
11 Bill Hamilton Bill has been playing and singing since a child and has worked with many bands over the years. This evening he will give us a mixture of folk and country, popular music and his own songs. Club Performer Bernie Hewitt. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
18 Celtic Horizon Band The band started as a duo in Scotland in 2001 with Bob Ferguson one of the lead singers from the highly successful Beggars Row band. In 2015 they increased the band to a four-piece until the present line-up from 2017.The other members are Menno Schilstra and Sebastian (Bas) Meijer and Guido ? from the Netherlands. The band play a mix of Scottish, Irish, various Celtic songs and their own songs and tunes. There is a fine balance between up-tempo rousing songs and tunes that have the audiences clapping their hands and stamping their feet, and gentle ballads with beautiful choruses to fun songs. Club Performer Robert Sim. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
25 A Celebration of Robert Burns on the bard’s birthday. A session - sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
February 2023
1 PlaidSong Nicky Small and Syd House are both from Perth, Scotland and have collaborated musically for several years. They combine historical research interests with traditional, original singing/songwriting. Nicky and Syd draw on an age-old tradition of finding and learning songs from the many cultural sources of Scotland, adapting and reworking old tunes and new words. https://www.plaidsong.co.uk/ Club Performer Jennifer Bell. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
8 ** Venue closed ** No club meeting
15 Colin McEwan and Yvonne McLeod with Kiara Clark (fiddle) "What was there to do in the Fife hamlet of Luthrie during lockdown? Colin McEwan (vocals and guitar) and Yvonne Mcleod (accordion) spent the summer of 2020 arranging and putting up on YouTube a number of Colin's songs and tunes. After recording an album (Stronger Than Before) at the end of 2021 they appeared in Celtic Connection Danny Kyle Open Stage January 2022, then went on to do support slots for Tony McManus and Eddi Reader. https://dkos.co.uk/dkos-fri-4th-feb-2022/ - Celtic Connections 2022 interview and music. Club Performer Deirdre Watson. Entry £8 (£6 for members).
22 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club
March 2023
1 Andrew Gordon and Euan Johnston A welcome return for the duo - songs ancient and modern with lots of audience participation. http://johnstonandgordon.co.uk/ Club Performers The Glen Tavern Four. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
8 Joss Cameron with Shianfolk. Joss is a traditional folk singer, performing many of the songs from the North East of Scotland. Joss is a blood relation of well-known ballad singer Jeannie Robertson. Joss was founder member of Shianfolk and joined up with Amy Dudley – a multi instrumentalist and composer from Galloway, and Julia Dignan – (‘The Tea Wifey’), a well-known fiddler in many bands. They will perform their own arrangements of well known songs. www.josscameronmusic.com Club Performer Robin McLean Entry £8 (£6 for members)
15 Graham Carter performs a mixture of English, Irish, Scottish ( & occasionally American) traditional songs with his own accompaniment on Acoustic Guitar, Banjo & Harmonica. See him at https://youtu.be/Oe6g5YEmHp8 Club Performer Alex Black Entry £8 (£6 for members)
22 Forgaitherin - A Fife-based folk group, Forgaitherin have a reputation for their wide range of songs, four-part harmonies and sympathetic instrumentation with guitar, accordion, keyboard and whistle. They are: Hamish Grant, Hugh and Lesley Toner and John Reid. see them on facebook. Club Performer Michael Back . Guest spot by Mike Silver. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
29 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club
April 2023
5 Dougie Mackenzie and Brian Miller Dougie "I love to sing and listen to others sing traditional songs and ballads, mainly Scottish.." Brian has been playing music since he was a young boy and his instrument of choice was the guitar. In the early 70s, while at Glasgow University, he joined the 'Laggan', played professionally with 'Swan Arcade' and even before that used to play regularly with the great Fife Road Show which featured many other fine singers and musicians. Club Performer Susan Kirkwood Entry £8 (£6 for members)
*** Special event - Easter Bonnet/Bunnet/Bandana competition. Prize for the best ****
12 Anthony Toner. Anthony is a singer songwriter based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Famed for his engaging between-songs patter and his accomplished guitar playing, he is one of Northern Ireland’s most popular live acts, chalking up dozens of live shows a year as a solo acoustic artist. He’s been described as ‘James Taylor meets John Prine in a second hand book shop’, and that about captures his style – literate, warm, insightful and connected. Club Performer Luci McLeman Entry £8 (£6 for members)
19 Isla Ratcliff is a Scottish fiddle player, singer and composer, with a background in classical violin and piano. Her work is underpinned by her interests in cultural politics, the environment, spoken word, theatre, and music’s positive impact on our wellbeing. She was accompanied by Iona Reid (keyboard) and Ellen Gira (cello) Club Performer Isobel Watson Entry £8 (£6 for members)
26 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club
May 2023
3 Pauline Valance Pauline is a singer/songwriter and clarsach player from Ayrshire. In usual circumstances, she likes to play in as many varied settings as possible, from Stirling Castle to Tannahill's Cottage, from an extinct volcano to a riverboat in Australia. During Lockdown, she wrote and released the album Blue Leaves, which was Celtic Music Radio's Album of the Week in May 2021. She also developed a habit of singing One Song to the Tune of Another, which is exactly as it sounds! Club performer: Michael Back Entry £8 (£6 for members)
10 Beth Malcolm is a singer-songwriter and keyboard player from Perth. Beth’s music is folk-inspired, and she sings a mix of traditional, modern and self-penned Scots songs. Beth was named The Scotsman's folk 'One To Watch 2022'. Beth’s voice is featured on Trad-electronica sensation Nitework’s new album. In 2021, she was nominated for the BBC MG ALBA Scots Singer of the Year. Beth was accompanied by Heather on guitar. Club Performer Colin Frame. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
17 Dave Gibb .A singer of songs and a teller of tales from the hills of Dumfries & Galloway who happily fingerpicks his way through life’s travails. Songs funny or sad, happy or grim, meaningful or meaningless played fast or slow (sometimes both at the same time). See http://www.davegibb.force9.co.uk. Club Performer Helen Aitken. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
24 Club Evening. Sets by club members in duos and trios and larger groups. There will be a draw for a prize.
31 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club. AGM for members at 7:30.
June 2023
7 Marian Bradfield Marian is an Irish singer-songwriter based in Donegal. More information at https://www.facebook.com/bradfieldmonteith. Club Performer Deirdre Watson. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
14 Ella Munro Ella Munro is a folk singer originally from the Isle of Skye but now based in Glasgow. Ella's unique combination of folk song, Scots song and original songs has enraptured audiences across the country . Ella was a finalist for the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award in 2017 and later successfully released her debut EP in 2018, ‘The Final Trawl’. She was joined my Michael Biggins on keyboard. Club Performer Jim Wardell. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
21 Skirlie "is fundamentally a Scottish food dish that can be mixed and added to almost any main meal. This is how we approach our music, fundamentally Scottish with other elements of Trad, contemporary folk music thrown in. Prepare for a real eclectic mix". Find them on Facebook. Club Performer Robin McLean. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
28 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
July 2023
5 Sir-Reel Clarks, a Scottish Family Folk Group with a twist of genres. Champion melodeon player Aaron Clark and guitarist Andy Clark provide music and song. Club Performer Robert Sim. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
12 Andy Shanks an award-winning singer-songwriter from the North East of Scotland. Club Performer Alex Black. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
19 Sheena Wellington with Bob Crighton. Sheena's repertoire covers everything from Burns to ballads to the best of contemporary songwriting, drawing from the rich Scottish tradition passed from musician to musician through the ages. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Wellington Club Performer Colin Frame. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
26 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
August 23
2 Summer Gathering A relaxed evening of chat and music. There will be a £1 contribution to club funds which will include a draw for a prize.
9 Haggerdash are a well known Scottish folk band who come from Lanarkshire who play a variety of songs and tunes from Scotland and Ireland. www.facebook.com/Haggerdash/ Club Performer Joss Ayub. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
16 Club Evening with performances from club members. There will be a prize draw.
23 Jim and Susie Malcolm https://www.jimmalcolm.com/ Club Performers Glen Tavern Four. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
30 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
September 23
6 Jim Jack and John Graham John and Jim have played on the Folk scene for 50 years and present an eclectic mix of songs and music on a range of instruments. https://www.facebook.com/folkandfiddle Club Performer Luci McLeman. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
13 Sylvia Barnes & Sandy Stanage Sylvia and Sandy have been working together since the 70s, when they were founder members of the seminal Scottish band "Kentigern". They perform widely at home and abroad, featuring the best of both traditional and modern music and songwriting. https://music.metason.net/artistinfo?name=Sylvia%20Barnes Club Performer Michael Back. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
20 Jimmy Hutchison In the singing of Jimmy Hutchison you may hear material previously sung by the giants of the Scottish tradition such as Jeanie Robertson and Jimmy McBeath, along with songs from lesser knowns such as the London Irishman, Mike Smythe and the Canadian, Stan Rogers. https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/hall-of-fame/jimmy-hutchison/ Club Performer Robin McLean. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
27 Session and birthday buffet. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
October 23
4 Ally Forsyth is a Glasgow based folk musician and tutor, a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. At the Riverside Music College he curated and launched the Traditional Music branch of their HND performance course, lecturing in Music Business and 1st Instrument Piano. In Ally's debut EP, he played all of the instruments, layering dozens of his vocals and writing much of the original music. His current recording project features collaborations with a host of Scotland's best traditional musicians including Anna Massie and Josie Duncan. www.allyforsyth.com/ Club Performer Susan Kirkwood. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
11 Mike Silver Now based in Launceston, Cornwall, Mike Silver has been writing and playing music for more than 50 years and is one of the UK’s foremost roots-and-acoustic singer-songwriters. He was assisted by Julie Silver. http://mikesilver.co.uk/ Club Performer Jim Wardell. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
18 North Sea Gas Dave Gilfillan, Grant Simpson, and Ronnie MacDonald are North Sea Gas is one of Scotland's most popular folk bands with great vocals and three-part harmonies. Guitars, Mandolin, Fiddle, Bouzouki, Harmonica, Whistles, Bodhrans, Banjo, and good humour are all part of the entertainment. Club Performer Colin Frame. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
25 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
28 Wee Fife Folk Festival - see separate page.
November 23
1 Bruce Davies has been a full-time singer, guitarist and songwriter since 1984 and hosts the Spirit of Scotland Show, which presents the best in Scottish entertainment to visitors from all over the world in Edinburgh He performs all over the UK and sometimes overseas, featuring the songs of writers he admire, his own songs and some songs of Scotland. https://www.brucedavies.com/ Club Performer Deirdre Watson. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
8 Reg Meuross Award-winning Reg Meuross was introduced onto the stage of the Albert Hall by Mike Harding as ‘one of this country’s finest’ and is a true modern troubadour, representing contemporary English folk writing at its best. http://www.regmeuross.com/ Club Performer Joss Ayub. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
15 George Murphy and Frank Cassidy. George is an Irish singer-songwriter and also plays guitar, tine whistle, harmonica and Bodhran. Frank plays the bazouki and sings. https://georgemurphymusic.com/ Club Performer Michael Back Entry £8 (£6 for members)
22 Paul Walker and Karen Pfeiffer The Anglo-German duo Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer hails from Staffordshire, although Karen is originally from Stuttgart, Germany, where Paul ‘discovered’ her busking in a city centre park and the two of them have now been playing music together since 2012. Together with their own beautifully written songs, they present unique interpretations of classics from folk icons such as Richard Thompson, Dougie MacLean, Jimmy MacCarthy or John Spillane. https://www.paulwalkermusic.co.uk/ Club Performers Susan Kirkwood & Robin McLean. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
29 Session on the eve of St Andrew's Day Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
December 23
6 ** SESSION Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club and a raffle.
( Andrew Gordon has unfortunately had to cancel.)
13 Christmas Party for members. 7 for 7:30 pm ** sold out - check with Jane if you do not have your ticket**
20 Pre-Christmas Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! £1 contribution. There will be a draw for a prize.
27 **doors open 8:30!! ** Twixmas Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! £1 contribution. There will be a draw for a prize.
January 2023
4 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club
11 Bill Hamilton Bill has been playing and singing since a child and has worked with many bands over the years. This evening he will give us a mixture of folk and country, popular music and his own songs. Club Performer Bernie Hewitt. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
18 Celtic Horizon Band The band started as a duo in Scotland in 2001 with Bob Ferguson one of the lead singers from the highly successful Beggars Row band. In 2015 they increased the band to a four-piece until the present line-up from 2017.The other members are Menno Schilstra and Sebastian (Bas) Meijer and Guido ? from the Netherlands. The band play a mix of Scottish, Irish, various Celtic songs and their own songs and tunes. There is a fine balance between up-tempo rousing songs and tunes that have the audiences clapping their hands and stamping their feet, and gentle ballads with beautiful choruses to fun songs. Club Performer Robert Sim. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
25 A Celebration of Robert Burns on the bard’s birthday. A session - sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
February 2023
1 PlaidSong Nicky Small and Syd House are both from Perth, Scotland and have collaborated musically for several years. They combine historical research interests with traditional, original singing/songwriting. Nicky and Syd draw on an age-old tradition of finding and learning songs from the many cultural sources of Scotland, adapting and reworking old tunes and new words. https://www.plaidsong.co.uk/ Club Performer Jennifer Bell. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
8 ** Venue closed ** No club meeting
15 Colin McEwan and Yvonne McLeod with Kiara Clark (fiddle) "What was there to do in the Fife hamlet of Luthrie during lockdown? Colin McEwan (vocals and guitar) and Yvonne Mcleod (accordion) spent the summer of 2020 arranging and putting up on YouTube a number of Colin's songs and tunes. After recording an album (Stronger Than Before) at the end of 2021 they appeared in Celtic Connection Danny Kyle Open Stage January 2022, then went on to do support slots for Tony McManus and Eddi Reader. https://dkos.co.uk/dkos-fri-4th-feb-2022/ - Celtic Connections 2022 interview and music. Club Performer Deirdre Watson. Entry £8 (£6 for members).
22 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club
March 2023
1 Andrew Gordon and Euan Johnston A welcome return for the duo - songs ancient and modern with lots of audience participation. http://johnstonandgordon.co.uk/ Club Performers The Glen Tavern Four. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
8 Joss Cameron with Shianfolk. Joss is a traditional folk singer, performing many of the songs from the North East of Scotland. Joss is a blood relation of well-known ballad singer Jeannie Robertson. Joss was founder member of Shianfolk and joined up with Amy Dudley – a multi instrumentalist and composer from Galloway, and Julia Dignan – (‘The Tea Wifey’), a well-known fiddler in many bands. They will perform their own arrangements of well known songs. www.josscameronmusic.com Club Performer Robin McLean Entry £8 (£6 for members)
15 Graham Carter performs a mixture of English, Irish, Scottish ( & occasionally American) traditional songs with his own accompaniment on Acoustic Guitar, Banjo & Harmonica. See him at https://youtu.be/Oe6g5YEmHp8 Club Performer Alex Black Entry £8 (£6 for members)
22 Forgaitherin - A Fife-based folk group, Forgaitherin have a reputation for their wide range of songs, four-part harmonies and sympathetic instrumentation with guitar, accordion, keyboard and whistle. They are: Hamish Grant, Hugh and Lesley Toner and John Reid. see them on facebook. Club Performer Michael Back . Guest spot by Mike Silver. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
29 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club
April 2023
5 Dougie Mackenzie and Brian Miller Dougie "I love to sing and listen to others sing traditional songs and ballads, mainly Scottish.." Brian has been playing music since he was a young boy and his instrument of choice was the guitar. In the early 70s, while at Glasgow University, he joined the 'Laggan', played professionally with 'Swan Arcade' and even before that used to play regularly with the great Fife Road Show which featured many other fine singers and musicians. Club Performer Susan Kirkwood Entry £8 (£6 for members)
*** Special event - Easter Bonnet/Bunnet/Bandana competition. Prize for the best ****
12 Anthony Toner. Anthony is a singer songwriter based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Famed for his engaging between-songs patter and his accomplished guitar playing, he is one of Northern Ireland’s most popular live acts, chalking up dozens of live shows a year as a solo acoustic artist. He’s been described as ‘James Taylor meets John Prine in a second hand book shop’, and that about captures his style – literate, warm, insightful and connected. Club Performer Luci McLeman Entry £8 (£6 for members)
19 Isla Ratcliff is a Scottish fiddle player, singer and composer, with a background in classical violin and piano. Her work is underpinned by her interests in cultural politics, the environment, spoken word, theatre, and music’s positive impact on our wellbeing. She was accompanied by Iona Reid (keyboard) and Ellen Gira (cello) Club Performer Isobel Watson Entry £8 (£6 for members)
26 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club
May 2023
3 Pauline Valance Pauline is a singer/songwriter and clarsach player from Ayrshire. In usual circumstances, she likes to play in as many varied settings as possible, from Stirling Castle to Tannahill's Cottage, from an extinct volcano to a riverboat in Australia. During Lockdown, she wrote and released the album Blue Leaves, which was Celtic Music Radio's Album of the Week in May 2021. She also developed a habit of singing One Song to the Tune of Another, which is exactly as it sounds! Club performer: Michael Back Entry £8 (£6 for members)
10 Beth Malcolm is a singer-songwriter and keyboard player from Perth. Beth’s music is folk-inspired, and she sings a mix of traditional, modern and self-penned Scots songs. Beth was named The Scotsman's folk 'One To Watch 2022'. Beth’s voice is featured on Trad-electronica sensation Nitework’s new album. In 2021, she was nominated for the BBC MG ALBA Scots Singer of the Year. Beth was accompanied by Heather on guitar. Club Performer Colin Frame. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
17 Dave Gibb .A singer of songs and a teller of tales from the hills of Dumfries & Galloway who happily fingerpicks his way through life’s travails. Songs funny or sad, happy or grim, meaningful or meaningless played fast or slow (sometimes both at the same time). See http://www.davegibb.force9.co.uk. Club Performer Helen Aitken. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
24 Club Evening. Sets by club members in duos and trios and larger groups. There will be a draw for a prize.
31 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club. AGM for members at 7:30.
June 2023
7 Marian Bradfield Marian is an Irish singer-songwriter based in Donegal. More information at https://www.facebook.com/bradfieldmonteith. Club Performer Deirdre Watson. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
14 Ella Munro Ella Munro is a folk singer originally from the Isle of Skye but now based in Glasgow. Ella's unique combination of folk song, Scots song and original songs has enraptured audiences across the country . Ella was a finalist for the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award in 2017 and later successfully released her debut EP in 2018, ‘The Final Trawl’. She was joined my Michael Biggins on keyboard. Club Performer Jim Wardell. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
21 Skirlie "is fundamentally a Scottish food dish that can be mixed and added to almost any main meal. This is how we approach our music, fundamentally Scottish with other elements of Trad, contemporary folk music thrown in. Prepare for a real eclectic mix". Find them on Facebook. Club Performer Robin McLean. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
28 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
July 2023
5 Sir-Reel Clarks, a Scottish Family Folk Group with a twist of genres. Champion melodeon player Aaron Clark and guitarist Andy Clark provide music and song. Club Performer Robert Sim. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
12 Andy Shanks an award-winning singer-songwriter from the North East of Scotland. Club Performer Alex Black. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
19 Sheena Wellington with Bob Crighton. Sheena's repertoire covers everything from Burns to ballads to the best of contemporary songwriting, drawing from the rich Scottish tradition passed from musician to musician through the ages. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Wellington Club Performer Colin Frame. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
26 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
August 23
2 Summer Gathering A relaxed evening of chat and music. There will be a £1 contribution to club funds which will include a draw for a prize.
9 Haggerdash are a well known Scottish folk band who come from Lanarkshire who play a variety of songs and tunes from Scotland and Ireland. www.facebook.com/Haggerdash/ Club Performer Joss Ayub. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
16 Club Evening with performances from club members. There will be a prize draw.
23 Jim and Susie Malcolm https://www.jimmalcolm.com/ Club Performers Glen Tavern Four. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
30 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
September 23
6 Jim Jack and John Graham John and Jim have played on the Folk scene for 50 years and present an eclectic mix of songs and music on a range of instruments. https://www.facebook.com/folkandfiddle Club Performer Luci McLeman. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
13 Sylvia Barnes & Sandy Stanage Sylvia and Sandy have been working together since the 70s, when they were founder members of the seminal Scottish band "Kentigern". They perform widely at home and abroad, featuring the best of both traditional and modern music and songwriting. https://music.metason.net/artistinfo?name=Sylvia%20Barnes Club Performer Michael Back. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
20 Jimmy Hutchison In the singing of Jimmy Hutchison you may hear material previously sung by the giants of the Scottish tradition such as Jeanie Robertson and Jimmy McBeath, along with songs from lesser knowns such as the London Irishman, Mike Smythe and the Canadian, Stan Rogers. https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/hall-of-fame/jimmy-hutchison/ Club Performer Robin McLean. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
27 Session and birthday buffet. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
October 23
4 Ally Forsyth is a Glasgow based folk musician and tutor, a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. At the Riverside Music College he curated and launched the Traditional Music branch of their HND performance course, lecturing in Music Business and 1st Instrument Piano. In Ally's debut EP, he played all of the instruments, layering dozens of his vocals and writing much of the original music. His current recording project features collaborations with a host of Scotland's best traditional musicians including Anna Massie and Josie Duncan. www.allyforsyth.com/ Club Performer Susan Kirkwood. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
11 Mike Silver Now based in Launceston, Cornwall, Mike Silver has been writing and playing music for more than 50 years and is one of the UK’s foremost roots-and-acoustic singer-songwriters. He was assisted by Julie Silver. http://mikesilver.co.uk/ Club Performer Jim Wardell. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
18 North Sea Gas Dave Gilfillan, Grant Simpson, and Ronnie MacDonald are North Sea Gas is one of Scotland's most popular folk bands with great vocals and three-part harmonies. Guitars, Mandolin, Fiddle, Bouzouki, Harmonica, Whistles, Bodhrans, Banjo, and good humour are all part of the entertainment. Club Performer Colin Frame. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
25 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
28 Wee Fife Folk Festival - see separate page.
November 23
1 Bruce Davies has been a full-time singer, guitarist and songwriter since 1984 and hosts the Spirit of Scotland Show, which presents the best in Scottish entertainment to visitors from all over the world in Edinburgh He performs all over the UK and sometimes overseas, featuring the songs of writers he admire, his own songs and some songs of Scotland. https://www.brucedavies.com/ Club Performer Deirdre Watson. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
8 Reg Meuross Award-winning Reg Meuross was introduced onto the stage of the Albert Hall by Mike Harding as ‘one of this country’s finest’ and is a true modern troubadour, representing contemporary English folk writing at its best. http://www.regmeuross.com/ Club Performer Joss Ayub. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
15 George Murphy and Frank Cassidy. George is an Irish singer-songwriter and also plays guitar, tine whistle, harmonica and Bodhran. Frank plays the bazouki and sings. https://georgemurphymusic.com/ Club Performer Michael Back Entry £8 (£6 for members)
22 Paul Walker and Karen Pfeiffer The Anglo-German duo Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer hails from Staffordshire, although Karen is originally from Stuttgart, Germany, where Paul ‘discovered’ her busking in a city centre park and the two of them have now been playing music together since 2012. Together with their own beautifully written songs, they present unique interpretations of classics from folk icons such as Richard Thompson, Dougie MacLean, Jimmy MacCarthy or John Spillane. https://www.paulwalkermusic.co.uk/ Club Performers Susan Kirkwood & Robin McLean. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
29 Session on the eve of St Andrew's Day Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
December 23
6 ** SESSION Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club and a raffle.
( Andrew Gordon has unfortunately had to cancel.)
13 Christmas Party for members. 7 for 7:30 pm ** sold out - check with Jane if you do not have your ticket**
20 Pre-Christmas Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! £1 contribution. There will be a draw for a prize.
27 **doors open 8:30!! ** Twixmas Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! £1 contribution. There will be a draw for a prize.
