Two new double CD releases

Two great value double CD releases with the best of KRL over 30 years in the record production business.

Purchase both at the same time and receive 10% off the second CD. Offer ends 31st May 2008.

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Piping All Over The World [CDx2] Ref: CDDMD6002-K

A showcase of pipe band music from around the world, featuring the top groups and several recent World Champions.

Disc One:

1. Victoria Police Pipe Band (Reels): Back in Black/Mhorag/Advance to the East/Thunderhead/Ca' the Ewes/A Glass of Beer/Rakish Paddy/Paddy's Epic Journey
2. Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band (Hornpipes) : Stevie's First Bar/The Three Devils
3. Scottish Power Pipe Band. (4/4 Marches): Garb of Old Gaul/The Music of Spey/ Lord Lovat's Lament
4. Royal Ulster Constabulary. (Medley): Robert's Pipes/Reggie's Foot/Prelude No 2/Hornpipe/Prelude No 2/Snug in a Blanket/Gigue's Prelude No 2/Prelude No 2 Reprise
5. Victoria Police Pipe Band: Up an' Adam
6. Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band (2/4 Marches & Brass): The Armistice of 1918/Abbeyfields/Loch Leven Castle
7. Western Australia Police Pipe Band (Air) : Top Deck in Perth
8. Dalewool Auckland & District Pipe Band (Strathspeys & Reels) : An Cota Ruadh/ Fiddlers Joy/ Marion & Donald/The Bath Reel/The Lintie
9. Dysart & Dundonald Pipe Band. (2/4 Marches & Slow Air) :A Mans a Man/Corn Rigg/Aye Love Nae Lassie But Yin/ Rantin' Rovin' Robin/Star O' Rabbie Burns
10. The Pipes & Drums of 3rd Bn. The Black Watch (RHR) and the Band of 51 Highland Brigade: The 42nd March (Wha Saw the 42nd)/Farewell to 3rd Black Watch (1999)
11. Oban Pipe Band. (4/4 Marches) : Scotland the Brave/The 51st Highland Division/Flett from Flotta/ Lord Lovat's Lament
12. Western Australia Police Pipe Band: The Mist Covered Mountains
13. Scottish Power Pipe Band. (MSR): MacNeils March/Atholl Cummers /McAllister's Dirk
14. Victoria Police Pipe Band. (Reels & Hornpipe) : Airlie's Big Day/Madame Bonaparte/Pump the Thump
15. The Pipes & Drums of 3Bn. The Black Watch (RHR) and the Band of 51 Highland Brigade: Torry Loon
16. Rbt Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe Band. (Strathspey & Reel): Piper's Bonnet
17. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. (MSR): The Young MacGregor/The Shepherd's Crook/The Smith of Chilliechassie
18. Dalewool Auckland & District Pipe Band. (Air, Hornpipe & Jigs): Erin Shore/Tommy Hunt/Callum and the Princess/Oldershaws Jig

Disc Two:

1. Victoria Police Pipe Band. (MSR) : Lord Alexander Kennedy/Atholl Cummers /Mrs McPherson of Inveran
2. The Pipes & Drums of 3rd Bn. The Black Watch (RHR) and the Band of 51 Highland Brigade. Forfar Bridie/Atholl Highlanders/Bonnie Dundee
3. Dysart & Dundonald Pipe Band. (Jig, Waltz & Hornpipe): The Fallen Stag/ Fulmar's Flight /P/M G Allan
4. The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland : Lochanside
5. Victoria Police Pipe Band. (Medley) : Shoshanna's Lullaby (Air)/Caberfeidh. (Strathspey) /Cronin's Reel. (Reel)/ Mrs MacLeod of Raasay. (Reel)
6. Simon Fraser University Pipe Band. (MSR) : Lord Alexander Kennedy/The Caledonian Society of London/John McKechnie
7. Los Angeles Scots Pipe Band. (Traditional): Scotland the Brave/Rowan Tree
8. Royal Ulster Constabulary (Jigs): Nameless Jig/A Dram Before You Go
9. Scottish Power Pipe Band. (Gaelic Air & Jigs) :Sailing With a Heavy Heart/The Broken Chanter/The Braes of Mellinish
10. Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band: Eddie the Penguin/ Skippiwizakjwi/Brendan Murphy's Jig/The Green Ivy
11. Victoria Police Pipe Band. (Jigs): Out of the Air/The Slick Diamond Back/Adrian's Obsession
12. Polkemmet Grorud Pipe Band. (Slow Air & Reels): Kiss the Children/Gillian's Reel/Snake Hips/The Mercury Sweep
13. The Pipes & Drums of 3rd Bn. The Black Watch (RHR) and the Band of 51 Highland Brigade: Scotland the Brave/Black Bear/Highland Laddie
14. Western Australia Police Pipe Band. The Battle of Waterloo/Roses of Prince Charlie/Lord Lovat's Lament
15. Royal Ulster Constabulary. (3/4 Marches): Green Hills of Tyrol/The Battle's O'er/Lochanside
16. Oban Pipe Band. Amazing Grace.
17. The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland. (Jig & Hornpipes) : The Grinder/Duncan Johnstone/Orlando Tango
18. Western Australia Police Pipe Band: Waltzing Matilda/Auld Lang Syne

Over 2 hours playing time

Price: £10.20 / US$19.99£11.99 / US$23.50 with VAT at 17.5% (UK & EU Price)


The Celtic Collection [CDx2] Ref: CDDLD5002-K

A showcase of KRL artists, from albums recorded over the previous 30 years. Scottish and Irish groups, pipers, Gaelic and Scots song.

Disc One

1. The Old Blind Dogs : The Bonnie Lass O’Fyvie
2. Tannas : O Ho Na Ribeannan/Sean Truibhas/Faca Tu An T-Sabhaidh
3. Jonny Hardie & Gavin Marwick : Sandy Broon’s/ The Gallery/Last Orders/The Blue Lamp
4. Stevie Lawrence: The Comet Jig/Kevin’s Celtic Chasm/The Academy Boys
5. The Iron Horse: The Earl Of Moray/The Gift/ The Conclusion
6. Anna Murray: Lady In The Bottle/Old Hag You Have Killed Me/Price Of The Pig
7. Coila : Takashi’s Dawn
8. JSD Band: The Spanish Lady
9. Canterach : The Highland Brigade at Magersfonteir
10. Oige: Green Grasses Grow Bonnie
11. Cythara : For Ireland I’d Not Tell Her Name
12. Ross Kennedy & Archie McAllister: Bay Of Storms
13. Albanachie: The Kerry Polka/ Trip To Sligo /Wellington’s Advance
14. Kinnell: Slow Air
15. Whirligig: Fayne Would I Wed /Giles Farnaby’s Dreame
16. Mick West : Road To Dundee
17. JCB with Jerry Holland: Amy’s Waltz
18. Chris Armstrong: The Barachios Reel/Two Tenor Pop

Disc Two:

1. Ian F Benzie: I’se The B’y
2. Angus Lyon & Ruairidh Campbell: Boo’s Jig/ Ellie’s Reel
3. Tabache : Helen Of Kirkconnel
4. Drop The Box : Wings (On The Wings Of A Scorie)
5. The Hudson Swan Band: Beinn Chabhair
6. Wendy Wetherby: Hybrid Reel/Unknown Reel /The Haggis/Captain Roy
7. Coinneach: The Back Room/Burnt Toast
8. Ingrid & Allan Henderson: The Wee Fiddler’s Reel/ The Rough Bounds Reel/Craig’s Pipes Reel
9. Rory Campbell & Malcolm Stitt: Field of Bells
10. Gaberlunzie: Broom O’Cowdenknowes
11. Train Journey North : Faca Sibh Mairi Nighean Alasdair
12. The Keltz : O’Carolan’s Dream
13. Green: The Marie Celeste
14. Angus Lyon : 9/8’s, Stuck in Port Askaig/Cold Chips
15. Cannach : The Black Bog Jig/Dubford Dubs/Miss Sheila Houston/The Walking Duvet
16. Elise MacLellan : Buachaille Etive Mor
17. Deirdre Cunningham : Cry From The Heart

OVER 2 HOURS PLAYING TIME

Price: £10.20 / US$19.99£11.99 / US$23.50 with VAT at 17.5% (UK & EU Price)

HORSE IN CONCERT

Fresh from recording her eighth album, Horse makes a return visit to one of her favourite venues. The latest album is produced by Bob Sadler (mixes for Terry Callier, Whitney and Christina) - a collection of powerful and poignant songs. She is charismatic with a voice that is utterly unique. Tonight is the first unveiling of the songs.

Adam Smith Theatre
ADAM SMITH CENTRE
ST BRYCEDALE AVENUE
KIRKCALDY
KY1 1ET

Friday 20 Jun 2008
8pm/£15.50
01592 58 33 02
www.attfife.org.uk

Ruthven Parish Festival

Ruthven Parish Festival 6 - 8 June 2008
in Ruthven Church on the A926 halfway between Blairgowrie and Kirriemuir.

6 June 7.30 for 8.00pm "The Opera Singers" The story of the Ladies in the life of Mozart, based on the book by the eminent conductor Jane Glover, featuring Tayside sopranos Alison McDonald and Moira Docherty, with The Ruthven Festival Musicians (leader Audrey Mattner) conducted by Howard Duthie.

8 June 6.00 for 6.30pm "Robert Burns, the Man and his Music" A Scottish Heritage Concert to include music of Burns himself and some which he would have heard on his visits to Edinburgh. Alison McDonald (soprano), Paul Vaughan (tenor), Robert Torrance (violin) with The Ruthven Festival Musicians directed by Allan Young.

Admission £15 (includes refreshments) Bookings on tel 01828 632558 or email ruthvenfestival@tiscali.co.uk


Ruthven Parish Festival 7 September 2008
in Ruthven Church on the A926 halfway between Blairgowrie and Kirriemuir.


7 September 3.00 for 3.30 " The Great and Tuneful Mr Handel" Artistes from The Ruthven Festival Musicians perform sonatas for flute, recorder and strings along with some new and unique transcriptions for tuba.

Admission £15 (includes refreshments) Bookings on tel 01828 632558 or email ruthvenfestival@tiscali.co.uk

3 unique concerts by the RSNO

THURSDAY 19 JUNE / 8.00PM

Club classics and the full force of the RSNO collide in a very special performance that brings to life Gabriel Prokofiev’s incredible Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra: a modern masterpiece. Acclaimed DJ Beni G will orchestrate smooth symphonic sounds, Hip Hop beats and explosive orchestral samples live on stage to create a unique audio visual experience followed by an after show party like no other.

SATURDAY 21 JUNE / 7.30PM

Rock icon Elvis Costello joins the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for a unique evening of orchestral music, including extracts from his first full scale classical work II Sogno and some of his most famous songs from his eclectic and illustrious career.

THURSDAY 26 JUNE / 7.30PM

Your favourite gaming music played live by the full might and power of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Chorus, performing to exclusive synchronised cutting-edge visuals, state-of-the-art lighting and special on-stage interactive segments. A powerful concert event that must not be missed!

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Burns Festival 17th to 25th May 2008

The Burns Festival 2008 is set to showcase the best of Scottish talent and bring the biggest international acts to Ayrshire, the birthplace of Robert Burns. One of the many events taking place throughout the week includes the Burns Folk Night on Friday 23rd May at the Festival Club, Wellington Square Ayr and will feature performances from the Gaberlunzie, Emily Smith, Kin, Karen Matheson and Band and Old Blind Dogs.

Tickets for the Folk Night cost £15.

For tickets and more information, please visit www.burnsfestival.com

Balerno Music Festival - October 2008

Small village with BIG music making ideas!

The Edinburgh International Festival better look to its laurels! Today, the Balerno Village Conservation and Development Forum is launching details of a pioneering music project - the inaugural Balerno Music Festival which will take place in Balerno over the weekend of Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th October, 2008. The Pentland Hills will be alive with the sound of music with a programme which caters to all ages and musical tastes.

The weekend will comprise more than 20 concerts and events. Within the festival programme for adults there is a mix of: orchestral, folk and choral concerts; a piano & song recital; a ceilidh dance; a jazz evening, folk music sessions and more. “We’ve developed a rich and diverse programme of contemporary, folk and classical music as well as song and dance to give people (young and old) different ways to spend their October day or evening” said Richard Henderson, who chairs the Music Festival steering group.

There are four events scheduled for the children from ages 3 to secondary school. So if you are looking for ways to entertain the kids over the weekend and/or wish them to experiment with musical instruments for the first time or improve their current musical ability, then there is something for all. Each event offers children a different musical experience from the fun, lighter side with catchy sing-along sessions with audience participation and humorous sketches, to more educational workshops allowing children (junior and senior) to try out new instruments and learn from a pro.

Five different venues in Balerno are being used to stage these events. There will be a real festival atmosphere over the weekend. Throughout the weekend, refreshments, light lunches and suppers will be available at the Balerno Parish Church New Hall, the social ‘hub’ to the Festival. During the day people can meet informally while enjoying coffee/tea and home baking. What a great way to complete your Festival experience. So in short – no matter your age or interest, there are many ways to partake in the festival!

The Festival is being organised under the aegis of the Balerno Village Conservation and Development Forum (BVCDF) as part of the initiative to regenerate community life in Balerno. The actual organisational group managing the Festival comprises members of the Balerno Folk Club, Balerno Bowling Club and a sub-group of the Fellowship Committee within Balerno Parish Church. The Festival is generously supported by the following: Al Borgo; Balerno Community Council; Currie & Balerno News; Currie & Balerno Rotary; Hope Scott Garage; Mackenzies; The Door Depot.

“It’s a first for Balerno … an unmissable fun weekend of music which the whole family can enjoy. With considerable audiences, good venues, and a guarantee of excellence and ambitious programming, the Balerno Music Festival demonstrates our commitment to the area. We hope this vibrant new initiative will become a regular event in the calendar of village life” adds Richard Henderson.

The full programme is listed here but please do visit the website at: http://www.balerno-communitycouncil.org.uk/balernomusicfestival . You can view the full programme, print the booking form and find out lots of other useful information including website links, venue information etc. If you have a specific enquiry please don’t hesitate to contact us via email - balernomusicfestival@hotmail.com. Spaces are limited so we do suggest you purchase your tickets early to ensure your attendance.

The Balerno Music Festival promises three terrific days of entertainment from fun kids’ events, educational workshops, to inspiring ways to spend your October weekend day or night. “Balerno may be a small village but we have BIG music making ideas” concludes Richard Henderson.

The countdown to Balerno Music Festival ’08 has begun! Book your tickets today and join in the fun.

International Live Music Mearns May Festival Gig

There are no bands on the run but there is a lot of live music on the move at a feature-packed festival in the Mearns Royal Burgh of Inverbervie on the 3rd and 4th of May. This year's "Yellow's on the Broom" International Festival at Sillyflatt Barn is importing Helldorado, featuring the most electrifying psychobilly from Stavanger and ferrying over the Timo Gross Band, playing the finest R&B from Heidelberg.

Skanking over from Glasgow are reggae rebels Man at the Window and strutting in from Edinburgh are blues-rock guitareros Stevey Hay and the RayVons.

To see and hear from Korea is performance artist Moon Suk and her Opera Operation Orchestra and clattering down the railway track from "The Broch" come the incomparable Deviltrain.

The Mossy River Rock Band is steaming up the psychadelic swamps and boogie deltas of the Clyde with Robin Miller, one of Scotland's finest finger-picking guitarists, at the helm.

Revved up and ready to go are local heroes The Residents and crossing The Borders of folk-funk fusion come indie upstarts Katie and the Dull Fudds.

Crossing the time barrier come the Jacobean thrillers The Trybe and guaranteeing genuine ethnicity are Guinean malinke rythm ensemble Sodeya and Japanese Taiko drummers.

Arriving by magic in the early evening is children's favourite Harry Mudini and guitar genius Gerry Jablonski will defy gravity and levitate. Later evening side stage acts have all manner of musical surprises only to be revealed on the night.

The Festival is being held for the ninth consecutive year at Sillyflatt Farm, situated one mile south of Inverbervie near the junction to Gourdon and may be accessed directly from the A92 Stonehaven to Montrose "Coast Road".

On each evening the music starts at 7.30PM. Genuine 'Biergarten' tables and benches provide rest between dance flings and seating to appreciate the earlier acts as well as the paintings and other artefacts on display and for sale.

Those with a fun outlook might like to get dressed up and win a prize from the compere, German TV and radio star, Stefan Reusch. Original costumes representing a Yellow's on the Broom Festival theme are invited - the Mossy River Rock Band will be there to salute the green and furry ones for example.

Refreshments will be available in the spacious bar in one of the barn's stone-arched alcoves to the main floor area. High standard, professional outdoor catering has been organised to serve everything from haggis, neeps, tatties and stovies to German Bratwurst and French pancakes, with soups, coffee and tea and a non-alcoholic cocktail bar also available.

Music, Dance, Craft and Conjuring tuition workshops are on offer for adults and children during the Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the nearby Mill of Benholm. See the festival website for further workshop information and booking details.

As well as the workshops, this year's "Fringe Events" include an exhibition by Norwegian artist Ingeborg Kvame and a road tour by Timo Gross Band.

Ingeborg will be present at her exhibition opening in "The Creel Inn", Catterline, on May 1st. presenting some of her inspirational works whilst in residence in Catterline's "Watch House" studio. Meanwhile, Timo, Frovin and Michael are on the road after guesting at sea on the Zeebrugge-Rosyth ferry, their tour taking in Edinburgh, Montrose, Inverbervie, Gourdon, Stonehaven and Aberdeen.

Tickets are still on sale in Inverbervie, Gourdon, Stonehaven, Johnshaven, Catterline, St. Cyrus, Montrose and Aberdeen at £15.00 for one evening or £28.00 for two evenings; accompanied children up to 11 years at half price. The organisers recommend buying or reserving tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

For information on booking tickets and workshop reservations please ring the Yellow's on the Broom Team (01569) 750756 or e-mail yellows@ifb.co.uk. The Team would also like to hear from anyone interested in joining them and helping with the fun preparations in the week before and activities during the event.

Further festival details, ticket outlets and workshop information are on the festival website www.yellowsonthebroom.ifb.co.uk.

Paul Anderson and Shona Donaldson

Local traditional musicians Paul Anderson and Shona Donaldson
join local charity for traditional music classes

Local traditional music and dance charity, Scottish Culture and Traditions Association, is launching a new programme of evening classes in North East fiddle, Scots song and guitar accompaniment, among others, that will be running in Aberdeen for 6 weeks during the summer.

Joining the tutor roster are North East fiddle aficionado Paul Anderson, and young tradition bearer, Shona Donaldson.

Paul Anderson will lead a series of 6 workshops for advanced fiddle players on the techniques and effects which are essential when playing tunes in the traditional North East style, particularly strathspeys.

Already something of a legend and revered virtuoso in the time honoured tradition of Scottish fiddle music, Paul Anderson began his training at school on a fiddle found under his grandparents spare bed. He can trace his teaching lineage directly to Niel Gow, “The Father of Scottish Fiddle Music”, through his tutor Douglas Lawrence, the most acclaimed pupil of Hector MacAndrew. Paul displays the style and tradition of Scottish fiddle-playing to an an expert standard. Winner of most junior and senior Scottish competitions, Paul won the prestigious Glennfiddich championship in 1995. A regular on Scottish television and radio, Paul has toured extensively and has recorded seven solo albums. In the tradition of many of Scotland’s great fiddlers, Paul is also a composer of some repute, having written some 200 pieces in the traditional style.

Shona will lead a class for novice and intermediate singers, helping participants to build up a repertoire of standard traditional Scots songs, as well as basic technique for singing in the traditional style.

Shona Donaldson is one of Scotland’s leading young tradition bearers. She grew up in Huntly surrounded by music and dancing in the heart of North-east Scotland’s bothy ballad country. Shona’s mother was always singing to her as she was growing up. Her father plays the pipes, her sister plays piano. While still at school, she joined the Strathbogie Junior Fiddlers and took part in fiddle competitions at local traditional festivals including Keith and Strichen. Hearing the great bothy ballad singers Jock Duncan and Geordie Murison at these festivals inspired Shona to start singing. Shona was one of six finalists in the Radio 2 Young Folk Award 2006, and appeared in the Young Scottish Traditional Musician of the Year final in 2003 and 2004. She is a recent graduate of the Scottish music course at the RSAMD in Glasgow.

Other new classes on offer over the six week term include:
· DADGAD Guitar Accompaniment for intermediate level guitarists, with local musican John Kunka
· Alexander Technique for Musicians, with North East based experts Jean McGowan and Jo Gordon
· Faciliated, hands-on PA Workshops for new performers

Experienced musicians, singers and dancers are also welcome to join some of the other classes continuing from previous terms, ranging from Mixed Instrument Sessions to PA Workshops, Step Dance to Alexander Technique, as well as a variety of instrumental classes including fiddle, tin whistle, guitar, and clarsach.

Enrolment for classes is on Wednesday 9th April from 7 –9 pm at Harlaw Academy, Albyn Place, Aberdeen with classes starting on 14 April at Harlaw Academy.
More information about the summer classes and SC&T can be found at http://www.scottishculture.org/. If you would like course info and enrolment details sent to you, please contact SC&T on 01224 591900 or email office@scottishculture.org, or write to SC&T, First Floor, 4 Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen, AB11 6DH
The Scottish Culture and Traditions Association receives support from Aberdeen City Council and from the Scottish Arts Council
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Note to the Editor
The Scottish Culture and Traditions Association (SC&T) was established in April 1997 in Aberdeen to provide participative learning experiences in Scottish culture and traditions. The Association became a company limited by guarantee in May 2002. SC&T aims to promote Scottish music, dance, arts, crafts, literature and appreciation of our heritage and to encourage social interaction of people with a common interest. Scottish Charity No.SCO 27559
Adult evening classes are run at Harlaw Academy, Albyn Place, Aberdeen.

New Release - Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill - Welcome Here Again [CD] Ref: GLCD1233

Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill - Welcome Here Again [CD] Ref: GLCD1233

1. The Clare Reel.

2. The High Jig.

3. Reels: Lane To the Glen - Fahy's.

4. Slow Air: The Dear Irish Boy.

5. Slip Jig: The Night Poor Larry Was Stretched.

6. P. Joe's Reel.

7. Jig: An Rogaire Dubh.

8. Reel: Jenny's Welcome to Charlie.

9. Reel: The Girl That Broke My Heart.

10. Slow Air: The Wind Swept Hill of Tulla.

11. Set Dance: The Galtee Hunt.

12. Reels: John Naughton's Green Mountain - Welcome Here Again.

13. Reel: Mulqueen's.

14. Slip Jig: The Booley House Jig.

15. Reels: O'Reilly's Greyhound - Palmer's Gate.

16. Coleman's March.

17. Reels: The New Post Office - The Pigeon On the Gate - The New Custom House.

18. Reel: Frank Keane's

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‘Airs for a King’

Date: Sunday 30th March 2008. 7.30pm

Venue: Dunfermline Abbey Church.

Tickets: £10. Tel: Carnegie Hall box office on 01383 602302.


Dunfermline Heritage Trust is organising an event in Dunfermline Abbey Church on Sunday 30th March at 7:30pm as part of a Scotland wide ‘Tartan Week’ celebration. One of Scotland’s top fiddlers, Dunfermline born Pete Clark, will be joined by Wendy Weatherby on cello. Since graduating from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in 1983 Wendy’s interest in jazz and folk has led her to play and sing at festivals throughout the UK, Europe, the USA and former Soviet Union. She has worked and recorded with many of the top Scottish musicians including Hamish Moore, Billy Jackson, the Pearlfishers, Michael Marra and Phil Cunningham. Jack Evans on guitar and Jim Leighton on keyboard and accordion will join them to play music associated with Robert the Bruce who lies buried in the Abbey. Pete will perform the music he composed specially for the occasion of the 700th anniversary of the Enthronement of Robert the Bruce. Widely regarded as one of Scotland’s top fiddlers Dunfermline born Pete Clark will be returning to his home town to perform at this historic venue. Pete has travelled extensively with his music and tutors fiddle each year in Canada,

One of Scotland’s finest singers, Sheena Wellington will also be taking part. Sheena is an honorary Doctor of Music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow and sings everything from Burns to ballads to the best of contemporary singing drawn from the rich Scottish tradition passed from musician to musician through the ages. Sheena’s rendition of ‘A Man’s a Man for a’ That’ at the opening of the Scottish Parliament was described by the Times as ‘the most moving moment of all’ and by the Scotsman as ‘a moment to open the muscles of the heart’ and she will be including this song as part of this occasion. In recognition of the major roles played by women in Bruce’s life she will also sing ‘String Women Rule us All’ as well, and will also include the stirring anthem from Bannockburn, “ Scot’s Wha’ Hae”.

The actor Jock Ferguson will take the part of Bruce and will deliver “The Declaration of Arbroath” on the night over the tomb of Robert the Bruce. Light Artist Tim Fitzpatrick will install some lights on the approach through the Abbey Nave to provide an atmospheric entrance on the night to reflect the significance of this occasion and the importance that Bruce holds for all Scots.

Tickets for this unique concert are on sale from the Carnegie Hall box office on 01383 602302, as well as at Abbot House and the Tourist Information Centre in Dunfermline priced £10.

New Release - Lunasa - The Story So Far [CD] Ref: COM44742

Lunasa - The Story So Far [CD] Ref: COM44742

1. Morning Nightcap

2. Eanair

3. The Miller Of Drohan

4. Leckan Mor

5. Kilarney Boys of Pleasure

6. The Floating Crowbar

7. Black River

8. Fest Noz

9. Feabhra

10. Punch

11. Casu

12. Aibreann

13. Cregg's Pipes

14. The Dimmers

15. The Dingle Berries

16. O'Carolan's Welcome/ Rolling In The Barrel

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New Release - Karine Polwart - This Earthly Spell [CD] Ref: HEGRICD04

1. The Good Years

2. Sorry

3. Better Things

4. Rivers Run

5. Painted It White

6. Firethief

7. Behind Our Eyes

8. The News

9. Sorrowlessfield

10. Tongue That Cannot Lie

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Fiddle Tree March 2008 Concert

The Fiddle Tree's 2008 concert programme continues at the Baronial Hall, Birnam House Hotel on Thursday March 20th with a concert by London's highly rated six-piece bluegrass band, The Southern Tenant Folk Union.

Formed by Belfast born five-string banjo player Pat McGarvey and taking their name from the ground breaking multi-racial union of sharecroppers and non-landowning tenant farmers founded in Arkansas in the 1930´s, the Southern Tenant Folk Union are an explosive new London based bluegrass outfit.

Writing and performing their own unique brand of Old-Time, Bluegrass, Gospel and Celtic Folk, Southern Tenant Folk Union appropriate the themes, ideas and metaphors from traditional folk songs and 20th century Americana music to document and reflect modern life through styles popularised by musicians such as The Carter Family, The Stanley Brothers and even Dillard + Clark. Pat McGarvey, band member and songwriter for (ex Long Ryder) Sid Griffin´s bluegrass project The Coal Porters since 1993, has served his musical apprenticeship touring the world and recording a number of albums, as well as countless collaborations with other key Americana acts including Tandy, Amy Rigby, Ian Dunlop (of Gram Parsons´ International Submarine Band), Rosie Flores, Jason McNiff, Bob Neuwirth & The Arlenes. Keen to find a more personal outlet for his writing, in early 2006, McGarvey gathered a collective of like minded musicians that share his love of traditional music, but each with their own individual take on such tradition: Oliver Talkes (guitar), whose unique, soulful voice is at the heart of the STFU sound, Pete Gow (guitar), from the Alt. Country band Case Hardin who has performed with the likes of Chris Mills, Stacey Earle and Caitlin Cary. Frances Vaux (Fiddle) with her background in jazz and Irish Folk and anchored by stalwarts of the London folk scene Eamon Flynn (mandolin) and Matt Lloyd (upright bass). Their influences are impeccable - the Louvin Brothers (beloved by Hank Wangford and Reg Meuross) included. If you loved the soundtrack for "Oh Brother Where Art Thou?" you'll love this. Should be an interesting night.
For more informatio, visit www.southerntenantfolkunion.com.

The concert starts at 8.00 p.m. and there is no support.
Tickets are priced £8, bought in advance or £10 on the door. Under-18s' tickets are £3 or 2 for a fiver. They are on sale now at Birnam House Hotel (01350 727462), Zigzags, Dunkeld (01350 728666) and Birnam CD (01350 727158).
Advance tickets for Fiddle Tree events can also now be purchased online at www.thefiddletree.com and www.thebooth.co.uk.