_308 Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr "" Site TEXT "" "See the Old New Year in with the Sabhal Mor C\u00e8ilidh Band" Ceilidh "See the Old New Year in with the Sabhal Mor C\u00e8ilidh Band" Ceilidh "A welcome return from this scorching Latin outfit, boasting a rip-it-up 11-piece team of drums, sax, & vocals, embracing Rio samba, samba reggae, samba enredo, maracatu and Cuban conga. Only those ready to dance need apply!" Music World "A welcome return from this scorching Latin outfit, boasting a rip-it-up 11-piece team of drums, sax, & vocals, embracing Rio samba, samba reggae, samba enredo, maracatu and Cuban conga. Only those ready to dance need apply!" Music World "Alasdair Fraser, Buddy McMaster, Harvey Beaton & friends. Wild fiddling and Cape Breton Step Dancing. You will not get in without a pre-booked ticket." Music Traditional "Alasdair Fraser, Buddy McMaster, Harvey Beaton & friends. Wild fiddling and Cape Breton Step Dancing. You will not get in without a pre-booked ticket." Music Traditional "The 10-piece all women 'Besoms' from Inverness are joined by Sara Grey, the American ballad singer and banjo-player. Corner House are high quality, fast, furious and typically Irish." Music Traditional "The 10-piece all women 'Besoms' from Inverness are joined by Sara Grey, the American ballad singer and banjo-player. Corner House are high quality, fast, furious and typically Irish." Music Traditional "Strong visual and comic theatre with acrobatics, clowning, puppetry and live music. Set on a lighthouse, Squid is a show of extreme encounters and startling creatures. This tentacular show will keep you on the edge of your cliff." Theatre Adult "Strong visual and comic theatre with acrobatics, clowning, puppetry and live music. Set on a lighthouse, Squid is a show of extreme encounters and startling creatures. This tentacular show will keep you on the edge of your cliff." Theatre Adult "A weekend (with or without accommodation) of traditional dance styles and music, with Freeland Barbour, Karen Ingrams and Sandra Robertson. Contact Sandra for more details on 01471 833352" Music Traditional "A weekend (with or without accommodation) of traditional dance styles and music, with Freeland Barbour, Karen Ingrams and Sandra Robertson. Contact Sandra for more details on 01471 833352" Music Traditional "The explosive new sound of Corrina Hewat on jazz harp, Steve Milligan, leading young Scottish jazz keyboards are joined by the all women group from the Lemon Tree and Holly Thomas, ballad singer" Music Traditional "The explosive new sound of Corrina Hewat on jazz harp, Steve Milligan, leading young Scottish jazz keyboards are joined by the all women group from the Lemon Tree and Holly Thomas, ballad singer" Music Traditional "C\u00e8ilidh and dance with anyone left alive at the end of the Skye and Lochalsh Festival" Ceilidh "C\u00e8ilidh and dance with anyone left alive at the end of the Skye and Lochalsh Festival" Ceilidh "An evening of storytelling with George Macpherson from Skye, Paraig MacNeill from Dunblane and Clare Mulholland from Northern Ireland, accordionist Murdo MacLeod plus staff & student artistes from Sabhal Mor. C\u00e8ilidh\/dance to follow." Talks and Literature "An evening of storytelling with George Macpherson from Skye, Paraig MacNeill from Dunblane and Clare Mulholland from Northern Ireland, accordionist Murdo MacLeod plus staff & student artistes from Sabhal Mor. C\u00e8ilidh\/dance to follow." Talks and Literature "Fiddle, step dancing and singing from the tutors at the Sabhal Mor Ostaig short courses, including Norman Chalmers, Bruce MacGregor, Rae MacColl and plenty others." Music Traditional "Fiddle, step dancing and singing from the tutors at the Sabhal Mor Ostaig short courses, including Norman Chalmers, Bruce MacGregor, Rae MacColl and plenty others." Music Traditional "Contemporary singer Jim Wilkie and mujsician Mike Fraser, followed by the truly amazing 10-piece Macumba - a fusion of original & tradtitional Scottish pipe music with the pulsing rhythms of Brazil. "A belter of a band."" Music World "Contemporary singer Jim Wilkie and mujsician Mike Fraser, followed by the truly amazing 10-piece Macumba - a fusion of original & tradtitional Scottish pipe music with the pulsing rhythms of Brazil. "A belter of a band."" Music World "A C\u00e8ilidh and Dance with Arthur Cormack and Blair Douglas, Christine Primrose, Maggie MacDonald, Catriona Garbutt, Mairi Sine Campbell, James Campbell, Strath Gaelic Choir and local talent. Dance to follow with Arthur and Blair." Music Traditional "A C\u00e8ilidh and Dance with Arthur Cormack and Blair Douglas, Christine Primrose, Maggie MacDonald, Catriona Garbutt, Mairi Sine Campbell, James Campbell, Strath Gaelic Choir and local talent. Dance to follow with Arthur and Blair." Music Traditional "Prominent socialist singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the mid 80s with several Top Ten albums, numerous Top Twenty singles and a new album out later this year. A unique opportunity to see the man live on a rare tour of Scotland." Music Contemporary "Prominent socialist singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the mid 80s with several Top Ten albums, numerous Top Twenty singles and a new album out later this year. A unique opportunity to see the man live on a rare tour of Scotland." Music Contemporary "Seven Swedes (including 1\u00bd Scots!) plays lively contemporary Swedish\/Scottish folk on fiddle, sax, percussion and piano." Music World "Seven Swedes (including 1\u00bd Scots!) plays lively contemporary Swedish\/Scottish folk on fiddle, sax, percussion and piano." Music World "Since their debut performance at the 1993 Shetland Festival, Power & Kilkelly - harmonica and guitar duo - have played festivals all over Europe, been been raved about and featured on TV. Traditional Irish\/ Jazz\/ Bluegrass." Music Traditional "Since their debut performance at the 1993 Shetland Festival, Power & Kilkelly - harmonica and guitar duo - have played festivals all over Europe, been been raved about and featured on TV. Traditional Irish\/ Jazz\/ Bluegrass." Music Traditional "Singing workshop with the Feisty Besoms" Workshop "Singing workshop with the Feisty Besoms" Workshop "From Ireland Se\u00f2irse O Dochartaigh, Gaelic singer; Heather Innes, singer and percussion and Steaf\u00e0n Hannigan on pipes and other instruments. Jacqui on Northumbrian Pipes and Gordon Clark on Bouzouki play music from Northumbria and Celtic countries." Music Traditional "From Ireland Se\u00f2irse O Dochartaigh, Gaelic singer; Heather Innes, singer and percussion and Steaf\u00e0n Hannigan on pipes and other instruments. Jacqui on Northumbrian Pipes and Gordon Clark on Bouzouki play music from Northumbria and Celtic countries." Music Traditional "A C\u00e8ilidh as part of the conference about the work of Martin Martin. Ted Cowan 0141 330 5349" Music Traditional "A C\u00e8ilidh as part of the conference about the work of Martin Martin. Ted Cowan 0141 330 5349" Music Traditional "Fresh from Celtic Connections in Glasgow, Mary Jane and her five-piece band from Cape Breton will be performing from her new album, which uses Gaelic music and song in a more contemporary style along with tunes from Cape Breton. Excellent reviews" Music Traditional "Fresh from Celtic Connections in Glasgow, Mary Jane and her five-piece band from Cape Breton will be performing from her new album, which uses Gaelic music and song in a more contemporary style along with tunes from Cape Breton. Excellent reviews" Music Traditional "Martin Hayes, six-times all Ireland fiddle champion and the most indivdual talent of his generation. Played to a packed house in the 1995 Feis an Eilein he returns with Dennis Cahill on guitar." Music Traditional "Martin Hayes, six-times all Ireland fiddle champion and the most indivdual talent of his generation. Played to a packed house in the 1995 Feis an Eilein he returns with Dennis Cahill on guitar." Music Traditional "A varied and lively night from all the tutors ar the Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig Summer Schools." Music World "A varied and lively night from all the tutors ar the Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig Summer Schools." Music World "'Skokiaan' from Liverpool play high octane, punchy, brassy music and readily bring audiences to their feet. Highland based, high-speed band 'Bonfire' - Andy Thorburn, Bruce MacGregor and friends - finish our fiery night of afro-celtic music." Music World "'Skokiaan' from Liverpool play high octane, punchy, brassy music and readily bring audiences to their feet. Highland based, high-speed band 'Bonfire' - Andy Thorburn, Bruce MacGregor and friends - finish our fiery night of afro-celtic music." Music World "Any survivors from the Festival are welcome to call in for our last night of the F\u00e8is. With floor singers and our own 'Rusty Bucket' the night will turn into a C\u00e8ilidh dance." Ceilidh "Any survivors from the Festival are welcome to call in for our last night of the F\u00e8is. With floor singers and our own 'Rusty Bucket' the night will turn into a C\u00e8ilidh dance." Ceilidh "One of the finest accoustic guitarists in the country. Mainly traditional and is considered second to none. "Worth going a long, long way to hear" (The Scotsman 10\/1\/97)" Music Traditional "One of the finest accoustic guitarists in the country. Mainly traditional and is considered second to none. "Worth going a long, long way to hear" (The Scotsman 10\/1\/97)" Music Traditional "Fiddle music from the great Alasdair Fraser, Scotland and Buddy McMaster from Cape Breton. Harvey Beaton from Cape Breton and Rae MacColl, Skye will demonstrate traditional Step Dances. Booking is essential." Music Traditional "Fiddle music from the great Alasdair Fraser, Scotland and Buddy McMaster from Cape Breton. Harvey Beaton from Cape Breton and Rae MacColl, Skye will demonstrate traditional Step Dances. Booking is essential." Music Traditional "Alphonse Soumah from Guinea, West Africa with a percussionist, a morning workshop in conjunction with Sabhal Mor Ostaig students." Workshop "Alphonse Soumah from Guinea, West Africa with a percussionist, a morning workshop in conjunction with Sabhal Mor Ostaig students." Workshop "Dance performance with Alphonse Soumah from Guinea, West Africa with a percussionist," Music World "Dance performance with Alphonse Soumah from Guinea, West Africa with a percussionist," Music World "Get your nifties shoogled at a 22 Century Space C\u00e8ilidh - illogical, funnily wonderful. There is not a band to rival this set of Electric Crofters. Supported by Jabble" Music Traditional "Get your nifties shoogled at a 22 Century Space C\u00e8ilidh - illogical, funnily wonderful. There is not a band to rival this set of Electric Crofters. Supported by Jabble" Music Traditional "This amazing ten-piece troupe from Zimbabwe have to be heard to be believed. A powerful mix of unaccompanied song performed alongside an exuberant display of traditonal dances." Music World "This amazing ten-piece troupe from Zimbabwe have to be heard to be believed. A powerful mix of unaccompanied song performed alongside an exuberant display of traditonal dances." Music World "Great Gaelic C\u00e8ilidh with pipers, singers and musicians from all over the Island and beyond." Music Traditional "Great Gaelic C\u00e8ilidh with pipers, singers and musicians from all over the Island and beyond." Music Traditional "Traditional music from Brittany with songs, fiddle, flute, bag-pipes and small pipes." Music World "Traditional music from Brittany with songs, fiddle, flute, bag-pipes and small pipes." Music World "Corrina Hewat, celtic harp, voice, and Dave Milligan, guitar and keyboard - an equal appreciation of folk and jazz idioms, delicately fused traditional and original material. Zoots Jazz Quartet featuring Mairi Sine Campbell - a local blend of Celtic jazz." Music Jazz "Corrina Hewat, celtic harp, voice, and Dave Milligan, guitar and keyboard - an equal appreciation of folk and jazz idioms, delicately fused traditional and original material. Zoots Jazz Quartet featuring Mairi Sine Campbell - a local blend of Celtic jazz." Music Jazz "Donald has been playing mouth organ from the age of four. He is joined by Runrig guitarist, Malcolm Jones, for a night of lively West coast music . . . not to be missed." Music Traditional "Donald has been playing mouth organ from the age of four. He is joined by Runrig guitarist, Malcolm Jones, for a night of lively West coast music . . . not to be missed." Music Traditional "Bapgpipe music from Iain Macdonald, Glenuig and Rory Campbell, supported by some young local pipers." Music Traditional "Bapgpipe music from Iain Macdonald, Glenuig and Rory Campbell, supported by some young local pipers." Music Traditional "You chance to learn some dances from Zimbabwe with the amazing Black Umfolozi singing and dancing group. The Africa bus will also be there with information and exhibitions about Africa." Workshop "You chance to learn some dances from Zimbabwe with the amazing Black Umfolozi singing and dancing group. The Africa bus will also be there with information and exhibitions about Africa." Workshop "Their music draws on a broad range of South American styles which they mix together with their own Celtic spirit - a Scottish Salsa Band! They have appeared at many large festivals and were a huge success at Feis an Eilein earlier this summer." Music World "Their music draws on a broad range of South American styles which they mix together with their own Celtic spirit - a Scottish Salsa Band! They have appeared at many large festivals and were a huge success at Feis an Eilein earlier this summer." Music World "The all women, all fantastic band - a sheer delight to hear and watch, a high spirited mix of traditional, original, cajun, with captivating harmonies, supple accordion, moody ballads, dance numbers and yes, those harps again ! Guest spot : Andy Thorburn." Music Traditional "The all women, all fantastic band - a sheer delight to hear and watch, a high spirited mix of traditional, original, cajun, with captivating harmonies, supple accordion, moody ballads, dance numbers and yes, those harps again ! Guest spot : Andy Thorburn." Music Traditional "Lively C\u00e8ilidh Dance with the best C\u00e8ilidh band in the Universe." Ceilidh "Lively C\u00e8ilidh Dance with the best C\u00e8ilidh band in the Universe." Ceilidh "Lochalsh based jazz quartet." Music Jazz "Lochalsh based jazz quartet." Music Jazz "A wide selection of traditional music organised by the students of the College." Music Traditional "A wide selection of traditional music organised by the students of the College." Music Traditional "A late night noisy and lively dance from our great local traditional C\u00e8ilidh band of young musicians." Ceilidh "A late night noisy and lively dance from our great local traditional C\u00e8ilidh band of young musicians." Ceilidh "Wild and passionate Gypsy music from Eastern Europe meet a stomping northern rhythm section." Music World "Wild and passionate Gypsy music from Eastern Europe meet a stomping northern rhythm section." Music World "Traditional music from a new, young and lively group of Highland based musicians." Music Traditional "Traditional music from a new, young and lively group of Highland based musicians." Music Traditional "Dance the night away with one of Scotland's leading leading electric celtic C\u00e8ilidh bands." Ceilidh "Dance the night away with one of Scotland's leading leading electric celtic C\u00e8ilidh bands." Ceilidh "Four brilliant and much respected young miusicians - Eilidh Shaw on fiddle, Simon Thourmire on concertina, Malcolm Stitt on guitar and Kevin MacKenzie." Music Traditional "Four brilliant and much respected young miusicians - Eilidh Shaw on fiddle, Simon Thourmire on concertina, Malcolm Stitt on guitar and Kevin MacKenzie." Music Traditional "The Cave of Gold, a subtle mix of some of our best pipers, Gaelic singers all interwoven with Gaelic poetry and slides." Music Traditional "The Cave of Gold, a subtle mix of some of our best pipers, Gaelic singers all interwoven with Gaelic poetry and slides." Music Traditional "Lively C\u00e8ilidh featuring Bruce MacGregor and Karen Steven, fiddle, Kate Shaw and Keri, Step-dancers and Norman Chalmers with Wee Donald." Music Traditional "Lively C\u00e8ilidh featuring Bruce MacGregor and Karen Steven, fiddle, Kate Shaw and Keri, Step-dancers and Norman Chalmers with Wee Donald." Music Traditional "Inspired fiddle playing from this young musician from Prince Edward Island helping to bring back the old and new Celtic traditions to Scotland." Music Traditional "Inspired fiddle playing from this young musician from Prince Edward Island helping to bring back the old and new Celtic traditions to Scotland." Music Traditional "20 musicians, fiddlers, dancers and pianists from the Gaelic speaking province of Cape Breton pass through Skye, just the excuse for a foot-stomping C\u00e8ilidh !" Music Traditional "20 musicians, fiddlers, dancers and pianists from the Gaelic speaking province of Cape Breton pass through Skye, just the excuse for a foot-stomping C\u00e8ilidh !" Music Traditional "Rod Paterson, Wendy Stewart, Peter Boon, Colin Matheson, Jim Walker, Gary West. Scottish six-piece line up, with 4 CDs to their name, featuring pipes, clarsach and flute backed by eclectic rhythms from guitar, cittern, keyboard and percussion. The result - "exhilarating stuff !"." Music Traditional "Rod Paterson, Wendy Stewart, Peter Boon, Colin Matheson, Jim Walker, Gary West. Scottish six-piece line up, with 4 CDs to their name, featuring pipes, clarsach and flute backed by eclectic rhythms from guitar, cittern, keyboard and percussion. The result - "exhilarating stuff !"." Music Traditional "Fiddle and Step Dance concert with Buddy MacMaster, Cape Breton Fiddler and Iain MacFarlane, Inverness, Step Dancers Rae MacColl and Jackie Dunn and Iain Macdonald on flute and pipes" Music Traditional "Fiddle and Step Dance concert with Buddy MacMaster, Cape Breton Fiddler and Iain MacFarlane, Inverness, Step Dancers Rae MacColl and Jackie Dunn and Iain Macdonald on flute and pipes" Music Traditional "The new Skye-based band, with a blend of haunting traditional Gaelic love songs and tongue-twisting mouth music. Arthur Cormack, Blair Douglas with Mary Ann Kennedy on harp, Bruce MacGregor, fiddle, Maggie MacDonald and Chas Stewart." Music Traditional "The new Skye-based band, with a blend of haunting traditional Gaelic love songs and tongue-twisting mouth music. Arthur Cormack, Blair Douglas with Mary Ann Kennedy on harp, Bruce MacGregor, fiddle, Maggie MacDonald and Chas Stewart." Music Traditional "A soup making evening for all !" Theatre Adult "A soup making evening for all !" Theatre Adult "Another sell out event for the Highland's two best loved musicians. Tickets essential. Followed by a late night C\u00e8ilidh dance with 'Hulachan'." Music Traditional "Another sell out event for the Highland's two best loved musicians. Tickets essential. Followed by a late night C\u00e8ilidh dance with 'Hulachan'." Music Traditional "A deliciously daft exploration of a Contemporary Arts Gallery and the antics of the attendants to relieve the monotony. A joy to see." Theatre Adult "A deliciously daft exploration of a Contemporary Arts Gallery and the antics of the attendants to relieve the monotony. A joy to see." Theatre Adult "Worldbeat, upbeat and gutsy for dancaholics. six-piece London based band. A potent blen of Township, Jive, Latin, Funks and Reggae played with endless enthusiasm. Experts might know where all the beats and exotic sounds come from, but quite honestly who cares when you having fun!" Music World "Worldbeat, upbeat and gutsy for dancaholics. six-piece London based band. A potent blen of Township, Jive, Latin, Funks and Reggae played with endless enthusiasm. Experts might know where all the beats and exotic sounds come from, but quite honestly who cares when you having fun!" Music World "A lively night of Irish and Scots Galeic poetry, song and dance with Colm Breathnach - Poet, Roisin Elsafty - Traditional Singer, Sonai Choilm Learai O Conghaile - Musician, Eibhlin Ni Chonghaile - Traditional Dancer, all supported by local artists. Organised by Iomart Chaluim Chille." Music Traditional "A lively night of Irish and Scots Galeic poetry, song and dance with Colm Breathnach - Poet, Roisin Elsafty - Traditional Singer, Sonai Choilm Learai O Conghaile - Musician, Eibhlin Ni Chonghaile - Traditional Dancer, all supported by local artists. Organised by Iomart Chaluim Chille." Music Traditional "The two young fiddle players from Deaf Shepherd are joined Gavin Ralston, for an inspirational night of fiddle and west coast traditional music." Music Traditional "The two young fiddle players from Deaf Shepherd are joined Gavin Ralston, for an inspirational night of fiddle and west coast traditional music." Music Traditional "A Brand-new comedy drama by multi award-wining Rona Munro. Fiona Knowles stars in the one woman show - a cross between Shirley Valentine and the Girl from Uncle. Fiona has been bringing her shows straight from the Edinburgh Fringe to Skye for several years, always with something fresh." Theatre Adult "A Brand-new comedy drama by multi award-wining Rona Munro. Fiona Knowles stars in the one woman show - a cross between Shirley Valentine and the Girl from Uncle. Fiona has been bringing her shows straight from the Edinburgh Fringe to Skye for several years, always with something fresh." Theatre Adult "A traditional late night C\u00e8ilidh dance in the old barn of the Gaelic College. Fergie Macdonald from Argyll provides just about the best in traditional button box playing. Late licence and dancing until the small hours." Ceilidh "A traditional late night C\u00e8ilidh dance in the old barn of the Gaelic College. Fergie Macdonald from Argyll provides just about the best in traditional button box playing. Late licence and dancing until the small hours." Ceilidh "Stunning guitar playing from Highland-based Tony McManus out on solo tour. Called 'one of the world's greatest and most innovative guitarists' Tony's performance of traditional and contemporary music should not be missed. "A truly original and creative figure in the guitar community"" Music Traditional "Stunning guitar playing from Highland-based Tony McManus out on solo tour. Called 'one of the world's greatest and most innovative guitarists' Tony's performance of traditional and contemporary music should not be missed. "A truly original and creative figure in the guitar community"" Music Traditional "A stolen surfboard, a lollipop-man with an aversion to sheep, a psychedelic Lada, two Motherwell lads and twelve other cast and crew are all being packed into the back of the On Q Productions van this autumn. This bizarre collection lies at the heart of their highly successful production of Stephen Greenhorn's Passing Places. One of the wittiest pieces of writing to take the stage in Scotland, Passing Places is a road movie adapted for the stage. It follows the journey of Alex and Brian as they escape Motherwell the only way they know how - by stealing a prized surfboard and fleeing to Thurso to sell it. They head for the Highlands and Islands and encounter an array of fascinating characters on the way... 'Passing Places' was first toured with great success by Traverse Theatre. On Q Productions is new company of current and ex-students of the Drama Department of the RSAMD and sent in our direction by Sheena Scott, ex-SEALL and ex-RSAMD, following the sell-out run of the play in Glasgow last December. This production uses a new score written especially for the tour by Scottish fiddler Stephen D Moffat and video production by designer Ken McGlashan." Theatre Adult "A stolen surfboard, a lollipop-man with an aversion to sheep, a psychedelic Lada, two Motherwell lads and twelve other cast and crew are all being packed into the back of the On Q Productions van this autumn. This bizarre collection lies at the heart of their highly successful production of Stephen Greenhorn's Passing Places. One of the wittiest pieces of writing to take the stage in Scotland, Passing Places is a road movie adapted for the stage. It follows the journey of Alex and Brian as they escape Motherwell the only way they know how - by stealing a prized surfboard and fleeing to Thurso to sell it. They head for the Highlands and Islands and encounter an array of fascinating characters on the way... 'Passing Places' was first toured with great success by Traverse Theatre. On Q Productions is new company of current and ex-students of the Drama Department of the RSAMD and sent in our direction by Sheena Scott, ex-SEALL and ex-RSAMD, following the sell-out run of the play in Glasgow last December. This production uses a new score written especially for the tour by Scottish fiddler Stephen D Moffat and video production by designer Ken McGlashan." Theatre Adult "Donald Black brings the simple mouth organ to the for with some stunning playing. Over the last 3 years Donald has toured extensively throughout Scotland, and came to SMO a year or so ago to great acclaim. He is joined by Malcolm Jones, on accordion and guitar, between a busy set of gigs as a member of the highly successful Celtic Rock band RUNRIG. This tour will launch their new CD 'Close to Home'. "Black treated the audience to some exquisite slow airs...gorgeously syncopated reels..."We left breathless"...(Norman Chalmers - Scotland on Sunday)" Music Traditional "Donald Black brings the simple mouth organ to the for with some stunning playing. Over the last 3 years Donald has toured extensively throughout Scotland, and came to SMO a year or so ago to great acclaim. He is joined by Malcolm Jones, on accordion and guitar, between a busy set of gigs as a member of the highly successful Celtic Rock band RUNRIG. This tour will launch their new CD 'Close to Home'. "Black treated the audience to some exquisite slow airs...gorgeously syncopated reels..."We left breathless"...(Norman Chalmers - Scotland on Sunday)" Music Traditional "Boilerhouse Theatre Company bring a new show designed for presentation in the Club scene." Theatre Adult "Boilerhouse Theatre Company bring a new show designed for presentation in the Club scene." Theatre Adult "Some high-level music from the Irish fiddler Liz Doherty (formerly of the Bumblebees) and Scots fiddler Eilidh Shaw, Kevin MacKenzie, guitar and recent Scotland Creative Awards Winner, and Gino Lupari on bodhran (4 Men and a Dog)." Music Traditional "Some high-level music from the Irish fiddler Liz Doherty (formerly of the Bumblebees) and Scots fiddler Eilidh Shaw, Kevin MacKenzie, guitar and recent Scotland Creative Awards Winner, and Gino Lupari on bodhran (4 Men and a Dog)." Music Traditional "Stand-up Comedy hits Sleat with award-winning Phill Kay. His comedy is a unique blend of energy, improvisation and leaps of imagination that leave the audience dazzled and helpless with laughter at the same time. He possesses that rare gift of creating a space where the audiences feel like they are kids again, all taking part in a practical joke. To be at one of Phil\u2019s shows and expect stand up would be a big mistake, anything can happen and invariably does!" Comedy "Stand-up Comedy hits Sleat with award-winning Phill Kay. His comedy is a unique blend of energy, improvisation and leaps of imagination that leave the audience dazzled and helpless with laughter at the same time. He possesses that rare gift of creating a space where the audiences feel like they are kids again, all taking part in a practical joke. To be at one of Phil\u2019s shows and expect stand up would be a big mistake, anything can happen and invariably does!" Comedy "Michael Marra is acknowledged to be amongst the most skillful of contemporary Scottish singer-songwriters. His deep rasping voice produces songs full of Dundee-based pathos and humour, including 'Hermful' which became Scotland's putative national anthem! A fastidious boogie-woogie keyboard player and occasional guitarist, Marra will cover 20 years of brilliant song-writing." Music Contemporary "Michael Marra is acknowledged to be amongst the most skillful of contemporary Scottish singer-songwriters. His deep rasping voice produces songs full of Dundee-based pathos and humour, including 'Hermful' which became Scotland's putative national anthem! A fastidious boogie-woogie keyboard player and occasional guitarist, Marra will cover 20 years of brilliant song-writing." Music Contemporary "Fergie Macdonald's dance band are back after their phenomenally well-attended dance last summer for another night of good, old-fashioned ceildh dancing. Late Licence." Ceilidh "Fergie Macdonald's dance band are back after their phenomenally well-attended dance last summer for another night of good, old-fashioned ceildh dancing. Late Licence." Ceilidh "Dance with Salsa Celtica starting at 9.30pm Procession from Talla Mh\u00f2r to top ACC Carpark and back again. 10.30 to 11 or so. Fire performance with 'Tulikansa' in top Car park." Music World "Dance with Salsa Celtica starting at 9.30pm Procession from Talla Mh\u00f2r to top ACC Carpark and back again. 10.30 to 11 or so. Fire performance with 'Tulikansa' in top Car park." Music World "The Bairn's line-up includes Rod Paterson and Norman Chalmers, and last visited in F\u00e8is an Eilein 2000. One of the most revered of Scotland's traditional music groups they have just produced their first album in 20 years, a contender for the Folk Album of the Year Award. Expect strathspeys, reels and airs played with peerless consideration and songs sung with authority and charm." Music Traditional "The Bairn's line-up includes Rod Paterson and Norman Chalmers, and last visited in F\u00e8is an Eilein 2000. One of the most revered of Scotland's traditional music groups they have just produced their first album in 20 years, a contender for the Folk Album of the Year Award. Expect strathspeys, reels and airs played with peerless consideration and songs sung with authority and charm." Music Traditional "RAG MAMA RAG's Good time jug band sound have been featured heavily on Radio 2 Paul Jones Blues Programme in session and on CD recently. With an interesting and wide range of instruments, (ASHLEY DOW, coustic Guitar, Resophonique Bottleneck Guitar, Acoustic Lap Steel, kulele and Vocals, plus DEBORAH DOW, Harmonica, Washboard, ercussion and Backing Vocals), RAG MAMA RAG create an exceptionally ull and hard driving rhythmic sound which soon has audiences feet apping. heir repertoire is 20's and 30's Blues based, but extremely varied, compassing Mississippi Blues, East Coast Ragtime sounds, early White ountry tunes, Original Compositions, and many other regional styles of the 0's and 30's period." Music World "RAG MAMA RAG's Good time jug band sound have been featured heavily on Radio 2 Paul Jones Blues Programme in session and on CD recently. With an interesting and wide range of instruments, (ASHLEY DOW, coustic Guitar, Resophonique Bottleneck Guitar, Acoustic Lap Steel, kulele and Vocals, plus DEBORAH DOW, Harmonica, Washboard, ercussion and Backing Vocals), RAG MAMA RAG create an exceptionally ull and hard driving rhythmic sound which soon has audiences feet apping. heir repertoire is 20's and 30's Blues based, but extremely varied, compassing Mississippi Blues, East Coast Ragtime sounds, early White ountry tunes, Original Compositions, and many other regional styles of the 0's and 30's period." Music World "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "The new young Cape Breton Band, performed recently in Celtic Connections. Wedny MacIaac, Mairi rankin, Mac Morin, Ryan MacNeil, Matt Foulds" Music Traditional "The new young Cape Breton Band, performed recently in Celtic Connections. Wedny MacIaac, Mairi rankin, Mac Morin, Ryan MacNeil, Matt Foulds" Music Traditional "Leading Australian Poet, with Meg Batyeman and Angus Peter Campbell." Talks and Literature "Leading Australian Poet, with Meg Batyeman and Angus Peter Campbell." Talks and Literature "One of Scotland's leading Jazz combo's featuring the famous Rae family. Cathie Rae vocals, Paul Harrison on piano, Ronnie Rae on Bass, John Rae on drums and Ross Milligan on Guitar." Music Jazz "One of Scotland's leading Jazz combo's featuring the famous Rae family. Cathie Rae vocals, Paul Harrison on piano, Ronnie Rae on Bass, John Rae on drums and Ross Milligan on Guitar." Music Jazz "Ross Martin, Eilidh Shaw, Inger Thomson, Nuala Kennedy, Sarah MacFadzen. Debut Album. Good posters." Music Traditional "Ross Martin, Eilidh Shaw, Inger Thomson, Nuala Kennedy, Sarah MacFadzen. Debut Album. Good posters." Music Traditional "Fiona Knowles returns with another hilarious and poignant one-woman show - the story of three woman all connected to Chrissie, the biggest singer that ever came out of Scotland. Jerry now plays the clubs and yearns for fame, Helen prefers her chicken farm to rock-chick fame, and the long-suffering daughter suffers." Theatre Adult "Fiona Knowles returns with another hilarious and poignant one-woman show - the story of three woman all connected to Chrissie, the biggest singer that ever came out of Scotland. Jerry now plays the clubs and yearns for fame, Helen prefers her chicken farm to rock-chick fame, and the long-suffering daughter suffers." Theatre Adult "IN FLAGRANT DELICHT East meets West, boy meets girl, brand new stuff meets old favourites when Dundee's finest, Michael Marra, and Glasgow's own Liz Lochhead put his songs and her poems together and talking to each other in a programme of all they're passionate about -- places, people, paint and painters, love, language... and football. Marra ( 'our Caledonian Hoagy Carmichael' -- others say think Randy Newman or Tom Waits ) is simply superb, a great gravelly singer-songwriter at the peak of his game. Lochhead ( 'a tartan Victoria Wood' ) gives both hilarious character monologues and poems of poignancy and singing simplicity. And they love doing it together." Music Traditional "IN FLAGRANT DELICHT East meets West, boy meets girl, brand new stuff meets old favourites when Dundee's finest, Michael Marra, and Glasgow's own Liz Lochhead put his songs and her poems together and talking to each other in a programme of all they're passionate about -- places, people, paint and painters, love, language... and football. Marra ( 'our Caledonian Hoagy Carmichael' -- others say think Randy Newman or Tom Waits ) is simply superb, a great gravelly singer-songwriter at the peak of his game. Lochhead ( 'a tartan Victoria Wood' ) gives both hilarious character monologues and poems of poignancy and singing simplicity. And they love doing it together." Music Traditional "With the tension of his muted trumpet and the release of his open horn French jazz trumpeter Erik Truffaz connects the dots between cool jazz, world beat affairs, and tradition. In a unique visit to Skye, during a unique Scottish tour Truffaz\u2019s session will sizzle with hot rock defiance, techno-dance energy and creative, in- your-face gestures." Music Jazz "With the tension of his muted trumpet and the release of his open horn French jazz trumpeter Erik Truffaz connects the dots between cool jazz, world beat affairs, and tradition. In a unique visit to Skye, during a unique Scottish tour Truffaz\u2019s session will sizzle with hot rock defiance, techno-dance energy and creative, in- your-face gestures." Music Jazz "Professor Elmar Schenkel from Leipzig is one of the leading modern poets of Eastern Europe. His most memorable poem, which he will perform, is \u2018Schule des Vergessens\u2019 (The School of Forgetting) which is a very witty poem about the state\u2019s need to make us consciously forget events - and languages - which are not useful to it. Rona Lightfoot is the great tradition-bearer from South Uist. A singer, story-teller and piper she is unique in her knowledge and performance. Tessa Ransford, poetess, is the founder Director of the Scottish Poetry Library. The young Campbell sisters play just about everything from the cello to the computer In conjunction with Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig, and the Iain Crichton Smith Fellowship with Highland Council." Talks and Literature "Professor Elmar Schenkel from Leipzig is one of the leading modern poets of Eastern Europe. His most memorable poem, which he will perform, is \u2018Schule des Vergessens\u2019 (The School of Forgetting) which is a very witty poem about the state\u2019s need to make us consciously forget events - and languages - which are not useful to it. Rona Lightfoot is the great tradition-bearer from South Uist. A singer, story-teller and piper she is unique in her knowledge and performance. Tessa Ransford, poetess, is the founder Director of the Scottish Poetry Library. The young Campbell sisters play just about everything from the cello to the computer In conjunction with Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig, and the Iain Crichton Smith Fellowship with Highland Council." Talks and Literature "Salsa Night from the Glasgow based band." Music World "Salsa Night from the Glasgow based band." Music World "The Late Night Session." Music Jazz "The Late Night Session." Music Jazz "Carolina Herrera from Colombian is a guitar-playing singer, with a repertoire from Mexico, Venezuela and Brazil to Spain and Portugal plus an American song or two. \n\nApparently discovered busking on the underground, she has since appeared on Charlie Gillett\u2019s Saturday Night show, the Queen Elizabeth Hall and Ronnie Scott\u2019s club in London.\n\n\u201ca voice of stunning purity with stripped naked guitar playing and a tremendously warm personality.\u201d" Music World "Carolina Herrera from Colombian is a guitar-playing singer, with a repertoire from Mexico, Venezuela and Brazil to Spain and Portugal plus an American song or two. \n\nApparently discovered busking on the underground, she has since appeared on Charlie Gillett\u2019s Saturday Night show, the Queen Elizabeth Hall and Ronnie Scott\u2019s club in London.\n\n\u201ca voice of stunning purity with stripped naked guitar playing and a tremendously warm personality.\u201d" Music World "Authentic and not-so-authentic Klezmer and Balkan music.\n\nMoishe\u2019s Bagel are Phil Alexander (piano, melodica), \n\nGreg Lawson (violin, mandolin), Pete Garnett (accordion), Mario Caribe (bass) and Guy Nicholson (percussion). \n\nThe energy of eastern european folk music with the excitement of improvisation, and boasting some of the best instrumentalists in Scotland from Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Salsa Celtica, Celtic Feet and Mr McFall\u2019s Chamber.\n\n"exhilarating stuff, breath-takingly intricate and played with jubilation...the momentum of an express train" (The Herald)" Music World "Authentic and not-so-authentic Klezmer and Balkan music.\n\nMoishe\u2019s Bagel are Phil Alexander (piano, melodica), \n\nGreg Lawson (violin, mandolin), Pete Garnett (accordion), Mario Caribe (bass) and Guy Nicholson (percussion). \n\nThe energy of eastern european folk music with the excitement of improvisation, and boasting some of the best instrumentalists in Scotland from Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Salsa Celtica, Celtic Feet and Mr McFall\u2019s Chamber.\n\n"exhilarating stuff, breath-takingly intricate and played with jubilation...the momentum of an express train" (The Herald)" Music World "Fribo are the new and exciting trio who combine the Scandinavian and Scottish traditions with an exuberant feel for contemporary sounds and rhythms. \n\nNorwegian Anne Sofie Linge Valdal recently made an impact in Celtic Connections\u2019 \u201cCold Weather Dancing\u201d. Sarah-Jane Fifield on fiddle\/vocals plays with \u201cThe Unusual Suspects\u201d. Ewan MacPherson on guitar\/mandola\/vocals, performs with Fine Friday, Cantrip, Croft no 5, Burach and Althing." Music World "Fribo are the new and exciting trio who combine the Scandinavian and Scottish traditions with an exuberant feel for contemporary sounds and rhythms. \n\nNorwegian Anne Sofie Linge Valdal recently made an impact in Celtic Connections\u2019 \u201cCold Weather Dancing\u201d. Sarah-Jane Fifield on fiddle\/vocals plays with \u201cThe Unusual Suspects\u201d. Ewan MacPherson on guitar\/mandola\/vocals, performs with Fine Friday, Cantrip, Croft no 5, Burach and Althing." Music World "A night of traditional and modern Swedish and Norwegian music. MP3, the Mattias P\u00e9rez Trio, is rooted in the Swedish province of V\u00e4rmland, which borders on Norway and the the music is particularly catchy and suitable for dancing. The band is Mattias P\u00e9rez on guitar, bozouki, and mandola; Nina Anderberg on fiddle and Hardanger fiddle; and Mia Gustafsson on fiddle. Nina and Mattias are also great dancers and simply mesmerizing to watch." Music World "A night of traditional and modern Swedish and Norwegian music. MP3, the Mattias P\u00e9rez Trio, is rooted in the Swedish province of V\u00e4rmland, which borders on Norway and the the music is particularly catchy and suitable for dancing. The band is Mattias P\u00e9rez on guitar, bozouki, and mandola; Nina Anderberg on fiddle and Hardanger fiddle; and Mia Gustafsson on fiddle. Nina and Mattias are also great dancers and simply mesmerizing to watch." Music World "Ryan Quigley, Mario Caribe, Rick Taylor" Music Jazz "Ryan Quigley, Mario Caribe, Rick Taylor" Music Jazz "Sw\u00e5p are musically rooted in the traditions of Sweden and the British isles but be warned: they play with hip-hop energy and the subtlety and dynamics of a string quartet. Senseational live shows. Karen Tweed, Ian Carr, Ola Backstrom, Carina Normansson with some magnificent adventures in Anglo-Scando roots\u2019n\u2019reel. With members who play in many other bands (Tickell, Poozies etc,) they have an enormous following.\n\n"Utterly Brilliant" The Lving Tradition 'Folk Album of the Year'" Music Traditional "Sw\u00e5p are musically rooted in the traditions of Sweden and the British isles but be warned: they play with hip-hop energy and the subtlety and dynamics of a string quartet. Senseational live shows. Karen Tweed, Ian Carr, Ola Backstrom, Carina Normansson with some magnificent adventures in Anglo-Scando roots\u2019n\u2019reel. With members who play in many other bands (Tickell, Poozies etc,) they have an enormous following.\n\n"Utterly Brilliant" The Lving Tradition 'Folk Album of the Year'" Music Traditional "Peter Urpeth is the Literary Development Officer with Hi-arts who will provide one hour of his expertise and advice on a one-on-one session. If you are interested in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, film scripts, ideas and support, book your hour now." Workshop "Peter Urpeth is the Literary Development Officer with Hi-arts who will provide one hour of his expertise and advice on a one-on-one session. If you are interested in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, film scripts, ideas and support, book your hour now." Workshop "A night of lively and informal C\u00e8ilidh dancing with 'The Broch Inspectors' from Skye and Lochalsh. No previous experience is necessary as you will soon get swept up with the local enthusiasm to dance!" Ceilidh "A night of lively and informal C\u00e8ilidh dancing with 'The Broch Inspectors' from Skye and Lochalsh. No previous experience is necessary as you will soon get swept up with the local enthusiasm to dance!" Ceilidh "\u2018Injuns\u2019 the Skye-based band, has reputation for tight musicianship, unlikely stories, a bizarre cast of characters (and that\u2019s just the songs!), obscure country covers and dance-floor improvisations. Leighton Jones (Peatbog Faeries) on keyboards and Hector MacInnes (Mylo) on drums have written songs together since their schooldays in Portree. They are joined by Drew Petrie, trumpet, and Graham Finlay, guitar and bass. \u2018Captain Mirage\u2019 is the Danish rock band led by Claes Cem, who was part of \u2018Injuns\u2019 in its early Glasgow days. Mirage represents a new branch of challenging underground music and a lively crossover between American 70s guitar rock, and other influences." Music Contemporary "\u2018Injuns\u2019 the Skye-based band, has reputation for tight musicianship, unlikely stories, a bizarre cast of characters (and that\u2019s just the songs!), obscure country covers and dance-floor improvisations. Leighton Jones (Peatbog Faeries) on keyboards and Hector MacInnes (Mylo) on drums have written songs together since their schooldays in Portree. They are joined by Drew Petrie, trumpet, and Graham Finlay, guitar and bass. \u2018Captain Mirage\u2019 is the Danish rock band led by Claes Cem, who was part of \u2018Injuns\u2019 in its early Glasgow days. Mirage represents a new branch of challenging underground music and a lively crossover between American 70s guitar rock, and other influences." Music Contemporary "Mark Saul, from Australia, is one of the world's most successful and respected contemporary composers of bagpipe music. In his solo album Mixolydian, which contains work that takes piping to a high level of musical exploration, Mark is influenced by traditional music and strongly by dance and electronica. He visits this festival alongside Glastonbury and T in the Park. Be among the first to hear him on his debut UK tour! \u2018Inflatable Haggis\u2019, the up-coming young and funky Skye-based celtic rock band, start off the Club while 'The C\u00e8ilidh Trailers' provide a C\u00e8ilidh dance break before Mark Saul hits the floor. \u2018te Pooka\u2019, Scotland\u2019s premier fire performance company, will light up the night with some spectacular pyrotechnic mayhem! Expect a Club night with a difference!" Music Contemporary "Mark Saul, from Australia, is one of the world's most successful and respected contemporary composers of bagpipe music. In his solo album Mixolydian, which contains work that takes piping to a high level of musical exploration, Mark is influenced by traditional music and strongly by dance and electronica. He visits this festival alongside Glastonbury and T in the Park. Be among the first to hear him on his debut UK tour! \u2018Inflatable Haggis\u2019, the up-coming young and funky Skye-based celtic rock band, start off the Club while 'The C\u00e8ilidh Trailers' provide a C\u00e8ilidh dance break before Mark Saul hits the floor. \u2018te Pooka\u2019, Scotland\u2019s premier fire performance company, will light up the night with some spectacular pyrotechnic mayhem! Expect a Club night with a difference!" Music Contemporary "The final F\u00e8is event is a concert with space to get up and dance. Irish singer Naia, whose haunting voice on both traditional and modern material dominates this event, is backed by a wild and way out rave with class, howling pipes, guitars, a thundering bass, and an almighty good rhythm set up! Skilda are an intriguing new Celtic format, led by Breton piper Konan Erwan, drummer Bran and guitar player Aly Balder, drawing together musicians from Ireland, Scotland and Brittany. Their groundbreaking music incorporates pulsing synths and crunching rock guitars, to soaring solos which draw on progressive rock and also honour the rich Celtic music traditions." Music World "The final F\u00e8is event is a concert with space to get up and dance. Irish singer Naia, whose haunting voice on both traditional and modern material dominates this event, is backed by a wild and way out rave with class, howling pipes, guitars, a thundering bass, and an almighty good rhythm set up! Skilda are an intriguing new Celtic format, led by Breton piper Konan Erwan, drummer Bran and guitar player Aly Balder, drawing together musicians from Ireland, Scotland and Brittany. Their groundbreaking music incorporates pulsing synths and crunching rock guitars, to soaring solos which draw on progressive rock and also honour the rich Celtic music traditions." Music World "A unique and informal evening for writers, readers and all who love a good book! Blether 2 focuses on great new books from women writers in the Highland and Islands featuring readings and music from Skye-based writer Linda Gillard, author of the acclaimed new novel \u2018Emotional Geology\u2019, and Erica Munro reading from her new book and whose novel \u2018Guilty Feet\u2019 was an instant bestseller in 2004. To complete a thrilling evening of intrigue, daring romance and deep insight, Christine Primrose, one of the leading traditional Gaelic singers of the generation, will provide songs of love and loss in her truly inimitable style. Blether 2 is a HI-Arts Writing Development event in association with F\u00e8is an Eilein." Talks and Literature "A unique and informal evening for writers, readers and all who love a good book! Blether 2 focuses on great new books from women writers in the Highland and Islands featuring readings and music from Skye-based writer Linda Gillard, author of the acclaimed new novel \u2018Emotional Geology\u2019, and Erica Munro reading from her new book and whose novel \u2018Guilty Feet\u2019 was an instant bestseller in 2004. To complete a thrilling evening of intrigue, daring romance and deep insight, Christine Primrose, one of the leading traditional Gaelic singers of the generation, will provide songs of love and loss in her truly inimitable style. Blether 2 is a HI-Arts Writing Development event in association with F\u00e8is an Eilein." Talks and Literature "An evening of literary entertainment with 3 Gaelic authors, who have just been published:- Iain F. MacLeod was wrote two plays that have come to Skye: Scott of the Anarchis during F\u00e8is an Eilein, and Traverse Theatre's play being performed just beofre this event. His recent novel 'Na Klondykers' is launched at Edinburgh Book Festival 28 August 2005. Martin MacIntyre's new novel 'Gynippers Diciadain' is another Gaelic novel to be launched 28 August at the Festival. Norman MacLean had a comedy published in May 'Dacha Mo Ghaoil' (translates as Dearest Dacha). A writer, singer and a great performer. The evening will be in Gaelic, but with some English summaries." Music Traditional "An evening of literary entertainment with 3 Gaelic authors, who have just been published:- Iain F. MacLeod was wrote two plays that have come to Skye: Scott of the Anarchis during F\u00e8is an Eilein, and Traverse Theatre's play being performed just beofre this event. His recent novel 'Na Klondykers' is launched at Edinburgh Book Festival 28 August 2005. Martin MacIntyre's new novel 'Gynippers Diciadain' is another Gaelic novel to be launched 28 August at the Festival. Norman MacLean had a comedy published in May 'Dacha Mo Ghaoil' (translates as Dearest Dacha). A writer, singer and a great performer. The evening will be in Gaelic, but with some English summaries." Music Traditional "Fergie Macdonald, the leading accordion player from Lochaber, is joined by Allan Henderson for a night of reminiscing and music, about this extraordinary band-leaders life on stage." Music Traditional "Fergie Macdonald, the leading accordion player from Lochaber, is joined by Allan Henderson for a night of reminiscing and music, about this extraordinary band-leaders life on stage." Music Traditional "Culture Clash are the wonderful band featuring Rise Kagona, the legendary guitarist and one of the founder members of the Bhundu Boys. He is joined by Champion Doug Veitch is a gifted Scottish songwriter from The Borders. In 1987, the Bhundu Boys played Wembley as special guest of Madonna. Today, the band's members are either dead, in jail or broke. However Rise survived and now lives in the borders of Scotland.\n\n"tonight was nothing but a full-blown celebration of life, from the moment Rise began playing his incredible rhythms, almost the entire audience found themselves compelled to dance like eejits. Life affirming in the extreme". Black Medicine." Music Jazz "Culture Clash are the wonderful band featuring Rise Kagona, the legendary guitarist and one of the founder members of the Bhundu Boys. He is joined by Champion Doug Veitch is a gifted Scottish songwriter from The Borders. In 1987, the Bhundu Boys played Wembley as special guest of Madonna. Today, the band's members are either dead, in jail or broke. However Rise survived and now lives in the borders of Scotland.\n\n"tonight was nothing but a full-blown celebration of life, from the moment Rise began playing his incredible rhythms, almost the entire audience found themselves compelled to dance like eejits. Life affirming in the extreme". Black Medicine." Music Jazz "Michael Wadada has been the driving force for 20 years of the Suns of Arqa, playing ultra-eclectic world dub influences from such diverse sources as India, Africa, Scotland, Iran, America, England, Ireland and Jamaica. Wadada has spent much of his musical career investigating what he describes as the supernatural potential hidden in the Classical Raga of the music of India. His mission is to mix the cerebral and illusive cosmological vibrations of Raga with the mother Earth rhythms of Niyabinghi drumming that he believed surfaced in the UK over the years in the guise of Dub Reggae.\n\nThe Bharat Natyam dancer, Vinata Godbole, from Rochdale, learned classical dancing at a college in Madras and has since had TV appearances with the Teletubbies." Music Jazz "Michael Wadada has been the driving force for 20 years of the Suns of Arqa, playing ultra-eclectic world dub influences from such diverse sources as India, Africa, Scotland, Iran, America, England, Ireland and Jamaica. Wadada has spent much of his musical career investigating what he describes as the supernatural potential hidden in the Classical Raga of the music of India. His mission is to mix the cerebral and illusive cosmological vibrations of Raga with the mother Earth rhythms of Niyabinghi drumming that he believed surfaced in the UK over the years in the guise of Dub Reggae.\n\nThe Bharat Natyam dancer, Vinata Godbole, from Rochdale, learned classical dancing at a college in Madras and has since had TV appearances with the Teletubbies." Music Jazz "Fergie Macdonald has been the mainstay of C\u00e8ilidh dancing on the west coast for years. Come along for a lively night of dancing. They will be plenty of people to help you along if you are a novice!" Ceilidh "Fergie Macdonald has been the mainstay of C\u00e8ilidh dancing on the west coast for years. Come along for a lively night of dancing. They will be plenty of people to help you along if you are a novice!" Ceilidh "With their fusion of irresistible reggae rhythms, traditional celtic melodies and socially conscious lyrics, Paddyrasta have been described as ''The Pogues meets Bob Marley". This colourful, multi-cultural band have discovered a new musical genre - an irresistible sound that makes you just want to get up and dance - simply unmissable fun! With banjo, button accordion, tin whistles, bass, drums and vocals, this is a wonderfully funky-folky ethno-eco band - Afro-Irish reggae-rap with conscience. "Gentle but strongly caring, the lyrics pleading for a more humanitarian world, Excellent." Music in Scotland "Absolutely Terrific" BBC Celtic Connections The night starts with a C\u00e8ilidh Dance session from 'Ceilear' to get you warmed up! - see Tuesday 25 for the line-up." Music World "With their fusion of irresistible reggae rhythms, traditional celtic melodies and socially conscious lyrics, Paddyrasta have been described as ''The Pogues meets Bob Marley". This colourful, multi-cultural band have discovered a new musical genre - an irresistible sound that makes you just want to get up and dance - simply unmissable fun! With banjo, button accordion, tin whistles, bass, drums and vocals, this is a wonderfully funky-folky ethno-eco band - Afro-Irish reggae-rap with conscience. "Gentle but strongly caring, the lyrics pleading for a more humanitarian world, Excellent." Music in Scotland "Absolutely Terrific" BBC Celtic Connections The night starts with a C\u00e8ilidh Dance session from 'Ceilear' to get you warmed up! - see Tuesday 25 for the line-up." Music World "Two brilliant jazz players - on saxophoine and percussion come tegether for a distillation of strong rhythms and melodies. A laid back late evening of summer jazz.\n\n"The way they put the music together, and the new rhythmic ideas they have invented themselves bring in a high degree of originality."\n\nThey have gone for the "big" sound within the music, and this often makes the duo sound like more than just two players.\n\nIf you go to the film just come along and join the jazz afterwards." Music Jazz "Two brilliant jazz players - on saxophoine and percussion come tegether for a distillation of strong rhythms and melodies. A laid back late evening of summer jazz.\n\n"The way they put the music together, and the new rhythmic ideas they have invented themselves bring in a high degree of originality."\n\nThey have gone for the "big" sound within the music, and this often makes the duo sound like more than just two players.\n\nIf you go to the film just come along and join the jazz afterwards." Music Jazz "After the final concert move across the road to join Piper Stuart Cassells and his band. Stuart was 'BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2005', and mixes quality piping with his lively rock band work. He closes the Skye Festival with some thrilling music for great dancing, offering adventure and an amiable line in ribald patter.\n\nThe night starts with local rhythm and blues band 'Blue Monday' - six lads, young and over the hill from Tarskavaig. \n\n\u00a31 off joint tickets" Music Traditional "After the final concert move across the road to join Piper Stuart Cassells and his band. Stuart was 'BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2005', and mixes quality piping with his lively rock band work. He closes the Skye Festival with some thrilling music for great dancing, offering adventure and an amiable line in ribald patter.\n\nThe night starts with local rhythm and blues band 'Blue Monday' - six lads, young and over the hill from Tarskavaig. \n\n\u00a31 off joint tickets" Music Traditional "Dr Anne Lorne Gillies leads a Gaelic Language session for aspiring authors." Talks and Literature "Dr Anne Lorne Gillies leads a Gaelic Language session for aspiring authors." Talks and Literature "Phil's adult comedy is a unique blend of energy, improvisation and leaps of imagination that take his audience on a joyride they'll never forget. Even Phil has no idea what might happen when he unleashes his crazy brand of improvised comedy mayhem. "manic and generous, given to inspired flights of imagination and physical joie de vivre" The Metro" Comedy "Phil's adult comedy is a unique blend of energy, improvisation and leaps of imagination that take his audience on a joyride they'll never forget. Even Phil has no idea what might happen when he unleashes his crazy brand of improvised comedy mayhem. "manic and generous, given to inspired flights of imagination and physical joie de vivre" The Metro" Comedy "Live from North Carolina, Laura Boosinger is joined by Josh Goforth. Laura drwas in standing room only crowds everywhere thanks to a stage presence, sweet voice and playing style, whether on clawhammer banjo, autoharp or guitar, that few can match. Josh Goforth, fiddle, may only be in his mid-20s, but already he has established himself as a 'one to watch' musician who is going places.\n\nFollowed by a C\u00e8ilidh to welcome members of communities from all over the Highlands visiting Skye." Music World "Live from North Carolina, Laura Boosinger is joined by Josh Goforth. Laura drwas in standing room only crowds everywhere thanks to a stage presence, sweet voice and playing style, whether on clawhammer banjo, autoharp or guitar, that few can match. Josh Goforth, fiddle, may only be in his mid-20s, but already he has established himself as a 'one to watch' musician who is going places.\n\nFollowed by a C\u00e8ilidh to welcome members of communities from all over the Highlands visiting Skye." Music World "Three chefs helter-skelter down the continuum of Time through the congestion zone of Space across the wide-open bison plains of History and back again before last orders. Meet Michelangelo, Merlin, Newton\u2019s Apple and a Modern Day Hospital. Travel the globe. Feel its bigness. With songs from the Beatres, Ry Cooder, Iggy Pop, and many other iconic grooves of our time. "Hilarity in harmony, guaranteed to contain nuts" "makes Green Wing look sensible"" Theatre Adult "Three chefs helter-skelter down the continuum of Time through the congestion zone of Space across the wide-open bison plains of History and back again before last orders. Meet Michelangelo, Merlin, Newton\u2019s Apple and a Modern Day Hospital. Travel the globe. Feel its bigness. With songs from the Beatres, Ry Cooder, Iggy Pop, and many other iconic grooves of our time. "Hilarity in harmony, guaranteed to contain nuts" "makes Green Wing look sensible"" Theatre Adult "There is amongst today\u2019s 20 and early-30 somethings a growing band of young men who are proud of their culture, their language and their own abilities and desire to share that with others. They are creative, not just as performers, but as songwriters and composers, they have a confidence in their language with many of them using it in their everyday life and work. And they have the capacity to be an inspiration to others. Na Se\u00f2id will bring together eight of these singers and musicians together under the musical direction of Mary Ann Kennedy. The ensemble will have voices at the heart of it - each man has a strong voice individually and as part of a group. James Graham; Griogair Lawrie, Tormon MacArthur, Norrie MacIver, Calum Ailig MacMillan, Gillebride MacMillan." Music Traditional "There is amongst today\u2019s 20 and early-30 somethings a growing band of young men who are proud of their culture, their language and their own abilities and desire to share that with others. They are creative, not just as performers, but as songwriters and composers, they have a confidence in their language with many of them using it in their everyday life and work. And they have the capacity to be an inspiration to others. Na Se\u00f2id will bring together eight of these singers and musicians together under the musical direction of Mary Ann Kennedy. The ensemble will have voices at the heart of it - each man has a strong voice individually and as part of a group. James Graham; Griogair Lawrie, Tormon MacArthur, Norrie MacIver, Calum Ailig MacMillan, Gillebride MacMillan." Music Traditional "\u2018Savourna Stevenson\u2019s harp music spins sheer magic\u2019, (The Scotsman) and as a composer and songwriter she finds her perfect collaborator in the acclaimed Scottish singer, Alyth McCormack. Together they share a passion for storytelling in music. Mature performers: Savourna\u2019s awesome virtuosic harp playing coupled with Alyth\u2019s equisite and versatile voice. Savourna is one of the most exciting virtuosos on the harp today. Her nine Cd\u2019s to date include stunning collaborations with acclaimed artists including: Eddi Reader, June Tabor, Danny Thompson and Davy Spillane. Her latest CD \u2018Persian Knight Celtic Dawn\u2019 - a stunning fusion of middle eastern and celtic influences in music and words - has sparked this new collaboration with Alyth . Alyth McCormack, a voice described as having \u2018spun glass fragility belying a sinewy strength\u2019. She loves singing and lets you know that without telling you. You can hear it in her voice. A brilliant new duo, who move freely between traditional and contemporary songs with \u2018amusing on- stage cheeky banter\u2019 (Scotsman)." Music Jazz "\u2018Savourna Stevenson\u2019s harp music spins sheer magic\u2019, (The Scotsman) and as a composer and songwriter she finds her perfect collaborator in the acclaimed Scottish singer, Alyth McCormack. Together they share a passion for storytelling in music. Mature performers: Savourna\u2019s awesome virtuosic harp playing coupled with Alyth\u2019s equisite and versatile voice. Savourna is one of the most exciting virtuosos on the harp today. Her nine Cd\u2019s to date include stunning collaborations with acclaimed artists including: Eddi Reader, June Tabor, Danny Thompson and Davy Spillane. Her latest CD \u2018Persian Knight Celtic Dawn\u2019 - a stunning fusion of middle eastern and celtic influences in music and words - has sparked this new collaboration with Alyth . Alyth McCormack, a voice described as having \u2018spun glass fragility belying a sinewy strength\u2019. She loves singing and lets you know that without telling you. You can hear it in her voice. A brilliant new duo, who move freely between traditional and contemporary songs with \u2018amusing on- stage cheeky banter\u2019 (Scotsman)." Music Jazz "Launching their debut album 'Lionel, It's a Complicated World' Injuns are set to hit the music scene. This five-piece Skye band have already appeared on the Newcomers Stage in T-in-the-Park, at other festivals and on BBC TV and Radio, and has a track voted 'Song of the Year' with Radio na Gaidheal.\n\n"It really is a joy to have a band attempt and succeed at sounding like themselves . . . A triumphant pop muisic of their very own" Vic Galloway - BBC Radio 1" Music Contemporary "Launching their debut album 'Lionel, It's a Complicated World' Injuns are set to hit the music scene. This five-piece Skye band have already appeared on the Newcomers Stage in T-in-the-Park, at other festivals and on BBC TV and Radio, and has a track voted 'Song of the Year' with Radio na Gaidheal.\n\n"It really is a joy to have a band attempt and succeed at sounding like themselves . . . A triumphant pop muisic of their very own" Vic Galloway - BBC Radio 1" Music Contemporary "Acoustic world-folk outfit Sheelanagig take the best tunes and rhythms and fuse them into dancefloor mayhem. The resulting musical anarchy caught the attention of anyone in earshot and propelled them into an ongoing whirlwind of gigs, tours and festival appearances around the UK and into Europe. Western swing meeting Scots\/Irish reels, manouche \u2018Gypsy jazz\u2019 catching Eastern European melodies, Arabic tunes wafting over salsa beats and tabla putting a spring into ska fuelled klezmer. "smiling and knackered festival goers." "High octane stuff . . . livens any party and keeps the floor full..." fROOTS" Music Traditional "Acoustic world-folk outfit Sheelanagig take the best tunes and rhythms and fuse them into dancefloor mayhem. The resulting musical anarchy caught the attention of anyone in earshot and propelled them into an ongoing whirlwind of gigs, tours and festival appearances around the UK and into Europe. Western swing meeting Scots\/Irish reels, manouche \u2018Gypsy jazz\u2019 catching Eastern European melodies, Arabic tunes wafting over salsa beats and tabla putting a spring into ska fuelled klezmer. "smiling and knackered festival goers." "High octane stuff . . . livens any party and keeps the floor full..." fROOTS" Music Traditional "D\u00e0imh (da-eve) offer a fresh, up to date approach to traditional music. An exciting combination of musicians hailing from Cape Breton Island, Ireland, the West Highlands of Scotland and the ever-innovative Irish\/American scene, the band effortlessly blends music from their native traditions with a few more tunes picked up en-route. Their music is a very high energy, fast-flowing mixture of tunes and songs from the traditions of their countries represented fusing together their individual styles on bagpipes, fiddle, banjo, guitar, bodhran and mandola to create a unique and compelling sound, their music knows no boundaries. "One of the fieriest bands on the traditional scene today" The Scotsman. Tonight's Young Musicians are 'Ceilear', the summertime collective of 16-25 year olds, from the local Feisean movement." Music Traditional "D\u00e0imh (da-eve) offer a fresh, up to date approach to traditional music. An exciting combination of musicians hailing from Cape Breton Island, Ireland, the West Highlands of Scotland and the ever-innovative Irish\/American scene, the band effortlessly blends music from their native traditions with a few more tunes picked up en-route. Their music is a very high energy, fast-flowing mixture of tunes and songs from the traditions of their countries represented fusing together their individual styles on bagpipes, fiddle, banjo, guitar, bodhran and mandola to create a unique and compelling sound, their music knows no boundaries. "One of the fieriest bands on the traditional scene today" The Scotsman. Tonight's Young Musicians are 'Ceilear', the summertime collective of 16-25 year olds, from the local Feisean movement." Music Traditional "Singing in lilting Geordie accents, sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank are servants of the northern English music traditions they keep alive - and so close to Scotland, we welcome them!. They are joined in The Winterset by charismatic pianist Belinda O'Hooley, and fiddle player Niopha Keegan (and sister of vituoso traditional flute player Niall Keegan). Their 2005 debut album Cruel Sister was named Folk Album of the Year by Mojo Magazine and successful sales were reflected by brilliant live performances in 2006. "Just beautiful, beautiful music . . . one day all music will sound like this" Phil Jupitus BBC 6 MUSIC "I just love it . . . I simply can\u2019t recommend them enough" Bob Harris BBC RADIO 2 The guest artist is singer-songwriter (and festival sound engineer) Peter M Rowan. "A rich voice...an obvious talent" with Angus Nicolson on pipes." Music Traditional "Singing in lilting Geordie accents, sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank are servants of the northern English music traditions they keep alive - and so close to Scotland, we welcome them!. They are joined in The Winterset by charismatic pianist Belinda O'Hooley, and fiddle player Niopha Keegan (and sister of vituoso traditional flute player Niall Keegan). Their 2005 debut album Cruel Sister was named Folk Album of the Year by Mojo Magazine and successful sales were reflected by brilliant live performances in 2006. "Just beautiful, beautiful music . . . one day all music will sound like this" Phil Jupitus BBC 6 MUSIC "I just love it . . . I simply can\u2019t recommend them enough" Bob Harris BBC RADIO 2 The guest artist is singer-songwriter (and festival sound engineer) Peter M Rowan. "A rich voice...an obvious talent" with Angus Nicolson on pipes." Music Traditional ""Morrison\u2019s formidably virtuosic playing on bellows-blown Border pipes \u2013 with some dexterous interludes on uillean pipes \u2013 comes as close to jazz as you\u2019ll hear in piping.\u201d Jim Gilchrist, The Scotsman Injuns - "It really is a joy to have a band attempt and succeed at sounding like themselves.... a triumphant pop music of their very own." Vic Galloway, BBC Radio One" Music Traditional ""Morrison\u2019s formidably virtuosic playing on bellows-blown Border pipes \u2013 with some dexterous interludes on uillean pipes \u2013 comes as close to jazz as you\u2019ll hear in piping.\u201d Jim Gilchrist, The Scotsman Injuns - "It really is a joy to have a band attempt and succeed at sounding like themselves.... a triumphant pop music of their very own." Vic Galloway, BBC Radio One" Music Traditional "Box Club are the new young accordion supergroup, featuring the frontline talents of Gary Innes, John Somerville, Mairearad Green and Angus Lyon, backed up by guitarist Mike Bryan, bassist Duncan Lyall and percussionist Martin O'Neill. On the strength of their debut gigs last autumn, Box Club are already being tipped as a major new force on the Scottish scene. \n\nBursting with energy and from the Highlands. You won't stay sitting down for long!\n\nThe dance starts with a set from 'Ceilear' the young musicians.\n\nThe Guest spot is with 'George Logan' After four years of travelling honing the George Logan sound, Mr Logan is ready to launch the unique country pop styles . . . With George Logan - Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals; George Graham - Guitar; George McGeoch - Fiddle; George MacLeod - Bass; George MacInnes- Drums." Music Traditional "Box Club are the new young accordion supergroup, featuring the frontline talents of Gary Innes, John Somerville, Mairearad Green and Angus Lyon, backed up by guitarist Mike Bryan, bassist Duncan Lyall and percussionist Martin O'Neill. On the strength of their debut gigs last autumn, Box Club are already being tipped as a major new force on the Scottish scene. \n\nBursting with energy and from the Highlands. You won't stay sitting down for long!\n\nThe dance starts with a set from 'Ceilear' the young musicians.\n\nThe Guest spot is with 'George Logan' After four years of travelling honing the George Logan sound, Mr Logan is ready to launch the unique country pop styles . . . With George Logan - Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals; George Graham - Guitar; George McGeoch - Fiddle; George MacLeod - Bass; George MacInnes- Drums." Music Traditional "Our opening festival dance starts with 'Genticorum' the energetic and original Quebecois band with lively tunes and some astounding foot percussion. \n\n"Irresistible music that will put ants in your pants" La Presse, Montreal.\n\nAnd then 'the Cast Ewe Band'? - a brilliant local C\u00e8ilidh band, led by award-winning piper Angus Nicolson. The thing about our C\u00e8ilidh dances is that you don't have to know what you are doing. Just join the crowd and someone will lead you along." Music World "Our opening festival dance starts with 'Genticorum' the energetic and original Quebecois band with lively tunes and some astounding foot percussion. \n\n"Irresistible music that will put ants in your pants" La Presse, Montreal.\n\nAnd then 'the Cast Ewe Band'? - a brilliant local C\u00e8ilidh band, led by award-winning piper Angus Nicolson. The thing about our C\u00e8ilidh dances is that you don't have to know what you are doing. Just join the crowd and someone will lead you along." Music World "Two of the finest Gaelic performers in Scotland today - native Gaelic speakers from the Isle of Lewis who are amongst the rare few who still sing in the highly ornamental style once so prevalent on Lewis and Harris. Christine Primrose has an international reputation. She has been singing in public since childhood and was at the forefront of the folk music revival in Scotland. She was a member of supergroup MacTalla, performs with harpist Alison Kinnaird as well as many solo performances worldwide. She now lives on Skye and is a staff member of Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig. Margaret Stewart has sung since childhood, but did not become known to the public until she won the Mod Gold Medal in 1993. She then recorded the critically acclaimed CD 'Fhuair Mi P\u00f2g', with piper Allan MacDonald, which set the standard for future recordings throughout Gaelic Scotland. After living in Venezuela for six years, she is now settled in Nairn. Christine and Margaret's reputations as two of the finest Gaelic singers in Scotland is richly deserved. Their passion for the songs, their extensive repertoire, crystal clear diction, fluent Gaelic and the beauty and purity of their voices is evidence, if indeed it were required, that traditional Gaelic singing is safe in the hands of such outstanding tradition bearers. They are joined by Blair Douglas on keyboards and accordion, Neil Campbell on guitar and John Lamont, bass. All are from Skye and have worked with major bands on the Highland music scene. "Christine Primrose is not just a singer, but one of the most unerringly expressive interpreters of the haunting, deeply poetic music of her native Hebrides." Tonight's Young Musicians are Ciorstaidh and Ailean Pheutan from Kilmuir. The Gaelic Whiskies present a whisky tasting session before the concert and during the interval." Music Traditional "Two of the finest Gaelic performers in Scotland today - native Gaelic speakers from the Isle of Lewis who are amongst the rare few who still sing in the highly ornamental style once so prevalent on Lewis and Harris. Christine Primrose has an international reputation. She has been singing in public since childhood and was at the forefront of the folk music revival in Scotland. She was a member of supergroup MacTalla, performs with harpist Alison Kinnaird as well as many solo performances worldwide. She now lives on Skye and is a staff member of Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig. Margaret Stewart has sung since childhood, but did not become known to the public until she won the Mod Gold Medal in 1993. She then recorded the critically acclaimed CD 'Fhuair Mi P\u00f2g', with piper Allan MacDonald, which set the standard for future recordings throughout Gaelic Scotland. After living in Venezuela for six years, she is now settled in Nairn. Christine and Margaret's reputations as two of the finest Gaelic singers in Scotland is richly deserved. Their passion for the songs, their extensive repertoire, crystal clear diction, fluent Gaelic and the beauty and purity of their voices is evidence, if indeed it were required, that traditional Gaelic singing is safe in the hands of such outstanding tradition bearers. They are joined by Blair Douglas on keyboards and accordion, Neil Campbell on guitar and John Lamont, bass. All are from Skye and have worked with major bands on the Highland music scene. "Christine Primrose is not just a singer, but one of the most unerringly expressive interpreters of the haunting, deeply poetic music of her native Hebrides." Tonight's Young Musicians are Ciorstaidh and Ailean Pheutan from Kilmuir. The Gaelic Whiskies present a whisky tasting session before the concert and during the interval." Music Traditional "A unique and entertaining Irish show that combines the talents of award winning writer\/performer, Macdara Vallely and traditional Irish musician, Ivan Goff, formerly of Riverdance on Broadway and the Eileen Ivers Band. 'The Voice of the Sea' uses a magical mix of powerful live theatre and music to explore the island clearances which devastated Irish communities in the 20th century. Macdara's previous work 'Peacefire' won an Edinburgh International Fringe First in 2004 . "Breathtaking power - MacDara cast a spell when he animated myth with the skill of a real storyteller", Irish Times" Theatre Adult "A unique and entertaining Irish show that combines the talents of award winning writer\/performer, Macdara Vallely and traditional Irish musician, Ivan Goff, formerly of Riverdance on Broadway and the Eileen Ivers Band. 'The Voice of the Sea' uses a magical mix of powerful live theatre and music to explore the island clearances which devastated Irish communities in the 20th century. Macdara's previous work 'Peacefire' won an Edinburgh International Fringe First in 2004 . "Breathtaking power - MacDara cast a spell when he animated myth with the skill of a real storyteller", Irish Times" Theatre Adult "Fergie is a master craftsman and King of the bouncing button box. Addie Harper Jr, from Wick, joins him for a lively night of dancing.\n\n\n\nAngus Nicolson - pipes" Ceilidh "Fergie is a master craftsman and King of the bouncing button box. Addie Harper Jr, from Wick, joins him for a lively night of dancing.\n\n\n\nAngus Nicolson - pipes" Ceilidh "This is traditional music with a liberal helping of fun! A quirky and highly original, well-rounded, sophisticated sound of a band in their prime. With Inge Thomson, Nuala Kennedy, Sarah MacFadyen, Eilidh Shaw and Ross Martin.\n\n"... a pretty formidable collective weight of experience.... Kaleidoscopically patterned sound... wonderfully supple and uncluttered." Sue Wilson, The Sunday Herald\n\nTonight's Young Musician is Catherine MacLeod, Portree." Music Traditional "This is traditional music with a liberal helping of fun! A quirky and highly original, well-rounded, sophisticated sound of a band in their prime. With Inge Thomson, Nuala Kennedy, Sarah MacFadyen, Eilidh Shaw and Ross Martin.\n\n"... a pretty formidable collective weight of experience.... Kaleidoscopically patterned sound... wonderfully supple and uncluttered." Sue Wilson, The Sunday Herald\n\nTonight's Young Musician is Catherine MacLeod, Portree." Music Traditional "With a random selection of musicians still alive at the end of two weeks, and a guest spot from 'L\u00e0 Luain'." Ceilidh "With a random selection of musicians still alive at the end of two weeks, and a guest spot from 'L\u00e0 Luain'." Ceilidh "An open, laid back, late session led by Blue Monday, all the way over the hill from Tarskavaig, and other musicians." Music Jazz "An open, laid back, late session led by Blue Monday, all the way over the hill from Tarskavaig, and other musicians." Music Jazz "Irish Flute player Nuala Kennedy "is an all-round musician par excellence. Her voice is as luminous as her flute and whistle playing." Born in Dundalk, Co. Louth, Kennedy grew up steeped in the rich history and sound of traditional Irish music. The New Shoes band includes Claire Mann on flute, whistles and vocals; Marc Clement on guitar and vocals; Luke Daniels on melodeon; Paul Jennings on percussion and Mario Caribe, bass. Tonight's Young Musicians are Z\u00f6e Mackay and Hannah Henderson from Elgol. Guest artist is Marie-Louise Napier. She is a native of Grantown on Spey and studied music and singing at Glasgow University. After singing for a few years with Scottish Opera she returned to her native town to bring up her family, learn Gaelic and the clarsach." Music Traditional "Irish Flute player Nuala Kennedy "is an all-round musician par excellence. Her voice is as luminous as her flute and whistle playing." Born in Dundalk, Co. Louth, Kennedy grew up steeped in the rich history and sound of traditional Irish music. The New Shoes band includes Claire Mann on flute, whistles and vocals; Marc Clement on guitar and vocals; Luke Daniels on melodeon; Paul Jennings on percussion and Mario Caribe, bass. Tonight's Young Musicians are Z\u00f6e Mackay and Hannah Henderson from Elgol. Guest artist is Marie-Louise Napier. She is a native of Grantown on Spey and studied music and singing at Glasgow University. After singing for a few years with Scottish Opera she returned to her native town to bring up her family, learn Gaelic and the clarsach." Music Traditional "The swagger of a Balkan wedding band and the riotous energy of a Latin carnival: Orkestra del Sol\u2019s music exudes energy and spirit, with an uncanny ability to win over audiences with their captivating presence, slapstick antics and infectious energy. Globally inspired, but distilled in Scotland. "Orkestra del Sol have raised the stakes for UK street music - they look great, sound great and their performances are brilliantly inventive" Tickets also on www.thebooth.co.uk ALSO Opening night of BBC Alba" Music World "The swagger of a Balkan wedding band and the riotous energy of a Latin carnival: Orkestra del Sol\u2019s music exudes energy and spirit, with an uncanny ability to win over audiences with their captivating presence, slapstick antics and infectious energy. Globally inspired, but distilled in Scotland. "Orkestra del Sol have raised the stakes for UK street music - they look great, sound great and their performances are brilliantly inventive" Tickets also on www.thebooth.co.uk ALSO Opening night of BBC Alba" Music World "An informal C\u00e8ilidh and dance, after the film showing of 'Seachd' to welcome the students from Flensburg to the Sleat Community. With visitors from Bagladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Malawi, Bulgaria, indonesia, Zambia, Benin, Swaziland and Columbia, this will be an international night." Ceilidh "An informal C\u00e8ilidh and dance, after the film showing of 'Seachd' to welcome the students from Flensburg to the Sleat Community. With visitors from Bagladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Malawi, Bulgaria, indonesia, Zambia, Benin, Swaziland and Columbia, this will be an international night." Ceilidh "Skye's first Fest-Noz or dance evening from Brittany. A late session of music and dancing featuring the richness and vitality of the popular dance culture of Brittany. With Gael Billien, Breton song; Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Pinot, celtic harp; Chlo\u00e9e Grupallo, Clarinet; J\u00e9r\u00f4me Gofette, violin bass; Franck Le Brazidec, acoustic guitar. "Pour exprimer la richesse et la vitalit\u00e9 de la culture populaire de Bretagne, Deskomp allie la pr\u00e9sence envo\u00fbtante des harpes celtiques, la force de la langue bretonne, la virtuosit\u00e9 de la fl\u00fbte traversi\u00e8re en bois et du violon, soutenues par la rythmique cisel\u00e9e de la guitare. Deskomp fait rayonner la joie des danses, suscite l\u2019\u00e9motion dramatique des gwerzio\u00f9, partage la simplicit\u00e9 sereine des m\u00e9lodies." They are joined by the local 'Cast Ewe' C\u00e8ilidh Band. Angus Murdoch and Iain Cameron Double ticket discount of \u00a32 with tonight's main concert ticket." Music World "Skye's first Fest-Noz or dance evening from Brittany. A late session of music and dancing featuring the richness and vitality of the popular dance culture of Brittany. With Gael Billien, Breton song; Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Pinot, celtic harp; Chlo\u00e9e Grupallo, Clarinet; J\u00e9r\u00f4me Gofette, violin bass; Franck Le Brazidec, acoustic guitar. "Pour exprimer la richesse et la vitalit\u00e9 de la culture populaire de Bretagne, Deskomp allie la pr\u00e9sence envo\u00fbtante des harpes celtiques, la force de la langue bretonne, la virtuosit\u00e9 de la fl\u00fbte traversi\u00e8re en bois et du violon, soutenues par la rythmique cisel\u00e9e de la guitare. Deskomp fait rayonner la joie des danses, suscite l\u2019\u00e9motion dramatique des gwerzio\u00f9, partage la simplicit\u00e9 sereine des m\u00e9lodies." They are joined by the local 'Cast Ewe' C\u00e8ilidh Band. Angus Murdoch and Iain Cameron Double ticket discount of \u00a32 with tonight's main concert ticket." Music World "The music from the Isle of Skye moves from slow sung laments to some wild instrumental tunes. The Island also continues to produce a wealth of musicians and singers, young and old. Tonight Anne Martin, from Trotternish, brings together a group from across the Island; for a concert of Gaelic song and music. Featuring Anne Martin, Gaelic singer; Ingrid Henderson, piano and clarsach; Angus Nicolson, pipes and whistles; and Andrew MacPherson, percussion and whistle. Guest artist Alix Quoniam, is a traditional singer from Brittany who has recently introduced Gaelic song into her own repertoire. The concert will start with a young Gaelic singer from Sleat, Islay Nicolson who will be joined by her pipe-playing cousin Angus, with Murdoch Cameron.." Music Traditional "The music from the Isle of Skye moves from slow sung laments to some wild instrumental tunes. The Island also continues to produce a wealth of musicians and singers, young and old. Tonight Anne Martin, from Trotternish, brings together a group from across the Island; for a concert of Gaelic song and music. Featuring Anne Martin, Gaelic singer; Ingrid Henderson, piano and clarsach; Angus Nicolson, pipes and whistles; and Andrew MacPherson, percussion and whistle. Guest artist Alix Quoniam, is a traditional singer from Brittany who has recently introduced Gaelic song into her own repertoire. The concert will start with a young Gaelic singer from Sleat, Islay Nicolson who will be joined by her pipe-playing cousin Angus, with Murdoch Cameron.." Music Traditional "Anna Massie is a former Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. She is now launching her second album, 'The Missing Gift', with regular sidekicks Jenny Butterworth (guitar) and Mairearad Green (accordion). The Anna Massie Band was also voted Band of the Year at the Trad Music Awards 2006. "Massie delivered a captivating set on mandolin, guitar and fiddle, demonstrating not only a level of musicianship way beyond her years, but a formidable weight of tune-writing talent among all three players" Sue Wilson, The Scotsman "She is an extraordinarily gifted multi-instrumentalist, handling fiddle, guitars, mandolin and banjo with dazzling accomplishment" Caroline John, Taplas The concert will start with a set from tonight's young performers 'Na Sl\u00e8itich' - Fiann MacLeod, guitar, Seamus Boyle, fiddle, Crisdean Macdonald, pipes and Eilidh Robertson, Gaelic song." Music Traditional "Anna Massie is a former Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. She is now launching her second album, 'The Missing Gift', with regular sidekicks Jenny Butterworth (guitar) and Mairearad Green (accordion). The Anna Massie Band was also voted Band of the Year at the Trad Music Awards 2006. "Massie delivered a captivating set on mandolin, guitar and fiddle, demonstrating not only a level of musicianship way beyond her years, but a formidable weight of tune-writing talent among all three players" Sue Wilson, The Scotsman "She is an extraordinarily gifted multi-instrumentalist, handling fiddle, guitars, mandolin and banjo with dazzling accomplishment" Caroline John, Taplas The concert will start with a set from tonight's young performers 'Na Sl\u00e8itich' - Fiann MacLeod, guitar, Seamus Boyle, fiddle, Crisdean Macdonald, pipes and Eilidh Robertson, Gaelic song." Music Traditional "Tonight's concert builds on the amazing partnership, originally between Dick Lee and Hamish Moore.Through the 80's and early 90's they enjoyed a ground-breaking saxophone and pipes partnership, entertaining audiences with their innovative mixture of the anarchic and the traditional. This is re-reacted with Dick, and Allan Macdonald on pipes. As a performer on recorders, saxophones and clarinets Dick Lee plays all kinds of music with all kinds of groups, including Swing 2008, Bag o' Cats, Kenny Mathieson's Classic Jazz Orchestra and the Dick Lee Septet. Allan MacDonald was raised in the Gaelic-speaking community of Glenuig in a family that includes two other piping MacDonald brothers: Iain and Dr. Angus. He has been strongly influenced by a wide range of traditional music and plays Scottish smallpipes, Border pipes, whistle, harmonica, and Jews harp. Nigel Richard was originally a folk-blues guitarist in a group he shared with Dick Lee in the 1980s. He moved on to become deeply involved in Scottish traditional music and earned himself an excellent reputation as an accompanist on cittern. For 12 years he has developed links between Indian and Scottish music, and recently formed his band 'India Alba'. The concert starts with a set from 'Blue Monday', over the hill from Tarskavaig - a village with a surplus of musicians!" Music Jazz "Tonight's concert builds on the amazing partnership, originally between Dick Lee and Hamish Moore.Through the 80's and early 90's they enjoyed a ground-breaking saxophone and pipes partnership, entertaining audiences with their innovative mixture of the anarchic and the traditional. This is re-reacted with Dick, and Allan Macdonald on pipes. As a performer on recorders, saxophones and clarinets Dick Lee plays all kinds of music with all kinds of groups, including Swing 2008, Bag o' Cats, Kenny Mathieson's Classic Jazz Orchestra and the Dick Lee Septet. Allan MacDonald was raised in the Gaelic-speaking community of Glenuig in a family that includes two other piping MacDonald brothers: Iain and Dr. Angus. He has been strongly influenced by a wide range of traditional music and plays Scottish smallpipes, Border pipes, whistle, harmonica, and Jews harp. Nigel Richard was originally a folk-blues guitarist in a group he shared with Dick Lee in the 1980s. He moved on to become deeply involved in Scottish traditional music and earned himself an excellent reputation as an accompanist on cittern. For 12 years he has developed links between Indian and Scottish music, and recently formed his band 'India Alba'. The concert starts with a set from 'Blue Monday', over the hill from Tarskavaig - a village with a surplus of musicians!" Music Jazz "Fergie is a master craftsman and King of the bouncing button box. Addie Harper Jr, from Wick, joins him for a lively night of dancing. Featuring Angus Nicolson on pipes. Informal C\u00e8ilidh dance with some on-the-spot tuition! Free for SMO Course students. Double ticket discount of \u00a32 with tonight's main concert ticket." Ceilidh "Fergie is a master craftsman and King of the bouncing button box. Addie Harper Jr, from Wick, joins him for a lively night of dancing. Featuring Angus Nicolson on pipes. Informal C\u00e8ilidh dance with some on-the-spot tuition! Free for SMO Course students. Double ticket discount of \u00a32 with tonight's main concert ticket." Ceilidh "With a diverse line-up from Ireland, Scotland, Canada and England, The Outside Track combine music from all their different cultures to form a distinct and dynamic musical sound. Flute, harp, fiddle, guitar, accordion and vocals combine in expressive, energetic arrangements that deliver traditional music with a modern twist. Song repertoire encompasses both classic ballads and contemporary songwriting, combining tradition with fresh new material. Five-part harmony singing sits alongside sparkling new instrumental sets. With an average age below 25 the members of the band may be young, but between them they have performing credentials that many veteran bands would wish for. Ailie Robertson, clarsach; Norah Rendell, lead vocals, flute, whistle; Fiona Black, accordion; Alan Jordan, guitar, lead vocals; Lauren MacColl, fiddle, winner of the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award in 2005." Music Traditional "With a diverse line-up from Ireland, Scotland, Canada and England, The Outside Track combine music from all their different cultures to form a distinct and dynamic musical sound. Flute, harp, fiddle, guitar, accordion and vocals combine in expressive, energetic arrangements that deliver traditional music with a modern twist. Song repertoire encompasses both classic ballads and contemporary songwriting, combining tradition with fresh new material. Five-part harmony singing sits alongside sparkling new instrumental sets. With an average age below 25 the members of the band may be young, but between them they have performing credentials that many veteran bands would wish for. Ailie Robertson, clarsach; Norah Rendell, lead vocals, flute, whistle; Fiona Black, accordion; Alan Jordan, guitar, lead vocals; Lauren MacColl, fiddle, winner of the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award in 2005." Music Traditional "Songs of Krakow cross-dressing, Greek forbidden times, Chinese martial arts, Baltic Sea sailors. Tangos and balalaikas mingle with sensitive songs about Polish super markets. Black and White cats escape the clutches of Hungarian Nazis. Fanattica will launch our final Festival Club in great style. And then onto til late with Niteworks, an up-and-coming young band from the Isle of Skye, now based in Glasgow: Allan Macdonald, Innis Strachan, Ruairidh Graham and Christopher Nicolson. Seriously brilliant young traditional-based electronica." Music World "Songs of Krakow cross-dressing, Greek forbidden times, Chinese martial arts, Baltic Sea sailors. Tangos and balalaikas mingle with sensitive songs about Polish super markets. Black and White cats escape the clutches of Hungarian Nazis. Fanattica will launch our final Festival Club in great style. And then onto til late with Niteworks, an up-and-coming young band from the Isle of Skye, now based in Glasgow: Allan Macdonald, Innis Strachan, Ruairidh Graham and Christopher Nicolson. Seriously brilliant young traditional-based electronica." Music World "Out on the local road all summer is a lively group of 16-25 year old musicians from the area. They have all been part of F\u00e8is an Earraich and many will go on to become professional musicians. Tonight they lead a lively, informal C\u00e8ilidh dance - on-the-spot tuition given! Free for SMO Course students. Double ticket discount of \u00a32 with tonight's main concert ticket." Ceilidh "Out on the local road all summer is a lively group of 16-25 year old musicians from the area. They have all been part of F\u00e8is an Earraich and many will go on to become professional musicians. Tonight they lead a lively, informal C\u00e8ilidh dance - on-the-spot tuition given! Free for SMO Course students. Double ticket discount of \u00a32 with tonight's main concert ticket." Ceilidh "Ross and Jarlath first started playing together back in 2003 at the William Kennedy Piping Festival, and have since joined forces to create a pipe sound that pushes the boundaries of what both instruments can achieve together. January 2008 saw the release of their much anticipated debut album 'Partners in Crime', (4 star review in MOJO) which features many new compositions along with traditional tunes as never heard before. Jarlath is a three time All-Ireland Champion' Uilleann Piper and the first Irish musician to win the prestigious BBC 'Young Folk Musician Of The Year' in 2003, a major national award. Ross hails from Perth and is a former member of the Grade 1 Vale of Atholl pipe band. He has since toured with his tutor the late Gordon Duncan and was involved in Ivan Drever's band 'Clueless' before recently playing with Flook!, Dougie Maclean & Salsa Celtica. "Packs more punch than a boxing-glove factory..." (Irish Music Magazine) "It's the unison playing that really lifts your heart and makes you want to dance on the tables. A thriller." Double ticket discount of \u00a32 with tonight's main concert ticket." Music Traditional "Ross and Jarlath first started playing together back in 2003 at the William Kennedy Piping Festival, and have since joined forces to create a pipe sound that pushes the boundaries of what both instruments can achieve together. January 2008 saw the release of their much anticipated debut album 'Partners in Crime', (4 star review in MOJO) which features many new compositions along with traditional tunes as never heard before. Jarlath is a three time All-Ireland Champion' Uilleann Piper and the first Irish musician to win the prestigious BBC 'Young Folk Musician Of The Year' in 2003, a major national award. Ross hails from Perth and is a former member of the Grade 1 Vale of Atholl pipe band. He has since toured with his tutor the late Gordon Duncan and was involved in Ivan Drever's band 'Clueless' before recently playing with Flook!, Dougie Maclean & Salsa Celtica. "Packs more punch than a boxing-glove factory..." (Irish Music Magazine) "It's the unison playing that really lifts your heart and makes you want to dance on the tables. A thriller." Double ticket discount of \u00a32 with tonight's main concert ticket." Music Traditional "The energetic and original Quebecois traditional music trio 'Genticorum' were a highlight of the F\u00e8is in 2006. Weaving wooden flute, fiddle, acoustic guitar, jaw harp, bass and some astounding foot percussion, alongside strong vocal harmony, the trio produces a tapestry of musical textures giving them their distinctive sound. Alexanadre de Grosbois-Garand (vocals, wooden flute, electric bass), Yann Falquet (vocals, jaw harp, guitar), Pascal Genne (vocals, feet and fiddle). "Irresistable music that will put ants in your pants" La Presse, Montreal" Music Traditional "The energetic and original Quebecois traditional music trio 'Genticorum' were a highlight of the F\u00e8is in 2006. Weaving wooden flute, fiddle, acoustic guitar, jaw harp, bass and some astounding foot percussion, alongside strong vocal harmony, the trio produces a tapestry of musical textures giving them their distinctive sound. Alexanadre de Grosbois-Garand (vocals, wooden flute, electric bass), Yann Falquet (vocals, jaw harp, guitar), Pascal Genne (vocals, feet and fiddle). "Irresistable music that will put ants in your pants" La Presse, Montreal" Music Traditional "Scottish C\u00e8ilidh dancing is the traditional form of dance in the area. Sometimes in pairs, sometimes in sets - there is enormous variety and all are easy to learn and enjoy. Keri lives in south Skye and teaches and performs Step and C\u00e8ilidh Dance. Come alone, with a partner or some friends. No special footwear needed. If it is a dry sunny day, we'll dance outside. Organised by C\u00f9rsaichean Goirid, the Short Courses at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig." Workshop "Scottish C\u00e8ilidh dancing is the traditional form of dance in the area. Sometimes in pairs, sometimes in sets - there is enormous variety and all are easy to learn and enjoy. Keri lives in south Skye and teaches and performs Step and C\u00e8ilidh Dance. Come alone, with a partner or some friends. No special footwear needed. If it is a dry sunny day, we'll dance outside. Organised by C\u00f9rsaichean Goirid, the Short Courses at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig." Workshop "Grammy award winning American bluegrass star Peter was immersed in blues and bluegrass from an early age. He played rhythm guitar for bluegrass legend Bill Monroe during the late 60s before forming the folk-rock band Earth Opera, to support the Doors. In the early 70s he fronted the George Martin-produced outfit Seatrain, before recording with the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia.\n\nAfter stints in the bands Mexican Airforce and Wild Stallions, he released his most intimate work, the album Dust Bowl Children. In 1996, he came full-circle on his solo release Bluegrass Boy.\n\nHis new CD, Quartet (with Tony Rice) is released in Europe on Rounder Records Spring 2007.\n\n"You can try to get away from bluegrass, but it will always call you back."\n\nPeter M Rowan is a well-known and respected musician in Edinburgh, a singer-songwriter who once lived on Skye. He is also well known as the sound engineer for F\u00e8is an Eilein, where he keeps performers young and old happy with his charm and easy manner.\n\nIt has been his life-ling dream to share a stage with his name-sake." Music World "Grammy award winning American bluegrass star Peter was immersed in blues and bluegrass from an early age. He played rhythm guitar for bluegrass legend Bill Monroe during the late 60s before forming the folk-rock band Earth Opera, to support the Doors. In the early 70s he fronted the George Martin-produced outfit Seatrain, before recording with the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia.\n\nAfter stints in the bands Mexican Airforce and Wild Stallions, he released his most intimate work, the album Dust Bowl Children. In 1996, he came full-circle on his solo release Bluegrass Boy.\n\nHis new CD, Quartet (with Tony Rice) is released in Europe on Rounder Records Spring 2007.\n\n"You can try to get away from bluegrass, but it will always call you back."\n\nPeter M Rowan is a well-known and respected musician in Edinburgh, a singer-songwriter who once lived on Skye. He is also well known as the sound engineer for F\u00e8is an Eilein, where he keeps performers young and old happy with his charm and easy manner.\n\nIt has been his life-ling dream to share a stage with his name-sake." Music World "Fiery tunes and beautiful songs from the Gaelic and Scots tradition by three of Scotland\u2019s finest musicians. Bruce MacGregor, Sandy Brechin and Brian \u00d3 hEadhra blend some of the finest musicianship and singing to come out of Scotland in recent years. Individually they perform with their own highly acclaimed acts 'Blazing Fiddles', 'Burach' and 'Anam'. Loved by audiences for their witty and entertaining live performance. "Perfectly pitched mix of lively dance tunes, evocative slow airs earned both rapt attention and noisy applause, culminating in a fully fledged c\u00e8ilidh."" Music Traditional "Fiery tunes and beautiful songs from the Gaelic and Scots tradition by three of Scotland\u2019s finest musicians. Bruce MacGregor, Sandy Brechin and Brian \u00d3 hEadhra blend some of the finest musicianship and singing to come out of Scotland in recent years. Individually they perform with their own highly acclaimed acts 'Blazing Fiddles', 'Burach' and 'Anam'. Loved by audiences for their witty and entertaining live performance. "Perfectly pitched mix of lively dance tunes, evocative slow airs earned both rapt attention and noisy applause, culminating in a fully fledged c\u00e8ilidh."" Music Traditional "" Music World "" Music World "Karan Casey is one of the most influential, and most imitated, voices in folk music - a natural innovator. More than a decade ago American audiences were introduced to Casey fronting the Irish "supergroup" Solas. Following their groundbreaking early releases Casey struck out on her own. She has just released her fifth album to great acclaim. Karan is joined by Ross Martin, guitar; Caoimh\u00edn Vallely, piano and Kate Ellis, cello." Music Traditional "Karan Casey is one of the most influential, and most imitated, voices in folk music - a natural innovator. More than a decade ago American audiences were introduced to Casey fronting the Irish "supergroup" Solas. Following their groundbreaking early releases Casey struck out on her own. She has just released her fifth album to great acclaim. Karan is joined by Ross Martin, guitar; Caoimh\u00edn Vallely, piano and Kate Ellis, cello." Music Traditional "Rumba Caliente are one of the UK's most exciting salsa-soul groups. Led by Salsa Celtica\u2019s Toby Shippey and featuring Lino Rocha on lead vocals, Rumba Caliente have a unique Afro-Latin\/Salsa-Soul sound. Combining musicians from the heartlands of salsa (Venezuela, Cuba and New York) with some of Scotland's most exciting jazz and world music players the group effortlessly move from salsa to soul, latin-jazz to funk, raga to rumba and back to salsa again. They are: Lino Rocha - lead vocals (Venezuela); Toby Shippey - percussion, trumpet, coro (UK); Ryan Quigley - lead trumpet (UK); Sue McKenzie - sax (UK); Javier Chernicoff - timbales, coro (Argentina); Ricardo Pompa - congas, coro (Cuba); Ross Hamilton - bass, coro (UK); Roland Perrin - piano (US) An SAC Tune-Up Tour" Music World "Rumba Caliente are one of the UK's most exciting salsa-soul groups. Led by Salsa Celtica\u2019s Toby Shippey and featuring Lino Rocha on lead vocals, Rumba Caliente have a unique Afro-Latin\/Salsa-Soul sound. Combining musicians from the heartlands of salsa (Venezuela, Cuba and New York) with some of Scotland's most exciting jazz and world music players the group effortlessly move from salsa to soul, latin-jazz to funk, raga to rumba and back to salsa again. They are: Lino Rocha - lead vocals (Venezuela); Toby Shippey - percussion, trumpet, coro (UK); Ryan Quigley - lead trumpet (UK); Sue McKenzie - sax (UK); Javier Chernicoff - timbales, coro (Argentina); Ricardo Pompa - congas, coro (Cuba); Ross Hamilton - bass, coro (UK); Roland Perrin - piano (US) An SAC Tune-Up Tour" Music World "Tim Kliphuis ranks among the world's finest jazz violinists. He has often been named the successor of St\u00e9phane Grappelli, taking his legacy into the 21st Century by infusing Gypsy Swing with Folk and Classical music. Tim\u2019s spirit and style are reminiscent of the late, great jazz fiddler: virtuoso playing with a great love for melody.\n\n"A charming, uplifting performance ... He has the world at his feet." The Scotsman\n\nTim is joined by Nigel Clark, one of Scotland's best known jazz guitarists and Roy Percy\u2019s big-toned, swinging double bass." Music Jazz "Tim Kliphuis ranks among the world's finest jazz violinists. He has often been named the successor of St\u00e9phane Grappelli, taking his legacy into the 21st Century by infusing Gypsy Swing with Folk and Classical music. Tim\u2019s spirit and style are reminiscent of the late, great jazz fiddler: virtuoso playing with a great love for melody.\n\n"A charming, uplifting performance ... He has the world at his feet." The Scotsman\n\nTim is joined by Nigel Clark, one of Scotland's best known jazz guitarists and Roy Percy\u2019s big-toned, swinging double bass." Music Jazz "A C\u00e8ilidh Dance with dances being called when needed and a spot of step-dancing. Dannsa has been blazing a trail throughout the Highlands of Scotland performing their unique blend of percussive Scottish step dancing with traditional dances. It is driven by the dynamic and passionate music played on pipes, fiddle, clarsach and gaelic song. This summer they have created a set to encourage everyone to get up and dance with 6 musicians and one caller. Fin Moore, Gabe McVarish (D\u00e0imh), Sarah Hoy, Ewan MacPherson (Fribo), Matheu Watson, Fiona Moore (Bella McNab's) with Sandra Robertson. "ach d\u00e8an dannsa d\u00e8an dannsa 's e obair th'ann a bhith dannsa."" Ceilidh "A C\u00e8ilidh Dance with dances being called when needed and a spot of step-dancing. Dannsa has been blazing a trail throughout the Highlands of Scotland performing their unique blend of percussive Scottish step dancing with traditional dances. It is driven by the dynamic and passionate music played on pipes, fiddle, clarsach and gaelic song. This summer they have created a set to encourage everyone to get up and dance with 6 musicians and one caller. Fin Moore, Gabe McVarish (D\u00e0imh), Sarah Hoy, Ewan MacPherson (Fribo), Matheu Watson, Fiona Moore (Bella McNab's) with Sandra Robertson. "ach d\u00e8an dannsa d\u00e8an dannsa 's e obair th'ann a bhith dannsa."" Ceilidh "Ace harmonica player Donald Black is firmly established as "the instrument\u2019s foremost exponent in Scottish traditional music" Scotland on Sunday Donald received his first harmonica from a kindly aunt at four. Totally self-taught, and with his own unique style and mastery, he has almost single-handedly been responsible for the new respect and acceptance for the humble mouth organ - forcing professionals and reviewers to sit up and take it seriously as a significant part of the Scottish music scene. Donald performs with Skye's own Deirdre Graham, keyboard and Donnie MacKenzie, guitar." Music Traditional "Ace harmonica player Donald Black is firmly established as "the instrument\u2019s foremost exponent in Scottish traditional music" Scotland on Sunday Donald received his first harmonica from a kindly aunt at four. Totally self-taught, and with his own unique style and mastery, he has almost single-handedly been responsible for the new respect and acceptance for the humble mouth organ - forcing professionals and reviewers to sit up and take it seriously as a significant part of the Scottish music scene. Donald performs with Skye's own Deirdre Graham, keyboard and Donnie MacKenzie, guitar." Music Traditional "'Deoch \u2018n\u2019 Dorus' were formed in 2001 when they met on the RSAMD traditional music course in Glasgow. Their musical styles and interests gelled instantly and they have gone on to become favorites on the C\u00e8ilidh and festival scenes. The evening starts with a concert set, and then the floor is cleared for a good-going C\u00e8ilidh dance. The band are Andrew MacPherson, Portree, percussion; Simon Moran, Jura, fiddle; Stuart Cameron, Fort William, accordion. "one of the most exciting young bands in the country today . . . one of the most impressive and enjoyable ones I have been lucky enough to have associated with" John Carmichael" Music Traditional "'Deoch \u2018n\u2019 Dorus' were formed in 2001 when they met on the RSAMD traditional music course in Glasgow. Their musical styles and interests gelled instantly and they have gone on to become favorites on the C\u00e8ilidh and festival scenes. The evening starts with a concert set, and then the floor is cleared for a good-going C\u00e8ilidh dance. The band are Andrew MacPherson, Portree, percussion; Simon Moran, Jura, fiddle; Stuart Cameron, Fort William, accordion. "one of the most exciting young bands in the country today . . . one of the most impressive and enjoyable ones I have been lucky enough to have associated with" John Carmichael" Music Traditional "Brought up in a musical family in Easter Ross and Skye and with a fiddle in his hands by the age of three, it's no surprise that Ronan became one of Scotland's finest fiddlers. Unpretentious and never rushed, he plays the classic dance music of the north and west with toe-tapping energy and considerable finesse. He is joined by Old Blind Dog's Jonny Hardie, acoustic guitar, and Angus MacKenzie, bagpipes & whistles, from Cape Breton Island." Music Traditional "Brought up in a musical family in Easter Ross and Skye and with a fiddle in his hands by the age of three, it's no surprise that Ronan became one of Scotland's finest fiddlers. Unpretentious and never rushed, he plays the classic dance music of the north and west with toe-tapping energy and considerable finesse. He is joined by Old Blind Dog's Jonny Hardie, acoustic guitar, and Angus MacKenzie, bagpipes & whistles, from Cape Breton Island." Music Traditional "Fergie is back for another week of classes at Sabhal M\u00f2r. No week would be complete without a C\u00e8ilidh night in 'The Old Barn' of Talla Mh\u00f2r. As the 'C\u00e8ilidh King', Fergie introduced the authentic, raw and right C\u00e8ilidh dance band style to village halls across the length and breadth of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Years later he remains the firm favourite and to miss Fergie's playing is a real missed opportunity. He is joined by Addie Harper and other guests." Ceilidh "Fergie is back for another week of classes at Sabhal M\u00f2r. No week would be complete without a C\u00e8ilidh night in 'The Old Barn' of Talla Mh\u00f2r. As the 'C\u00e8ilidh King', Fergie introduced the authentic, raw and right C\u00e8ilidh dance band style to village halls across the length and breadth of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Years later he remains the firm favourite and to miss Fergie's playing is a real missed opportunity. He is joined by Addie Harper and other guests." Ceilidh "World Premier - New commission for the Skye Jazz Festival of \u2018Common Ground\u2019 a new work mixing jazz and traditional music. Featuring some of the very best of the UK jazz scene mixed with players of a similar pedigree from the UK folk\/Trad scene, Nigel promises an interesting blend of the two genres. \n\n"My idea is to create a project fusing the Celtic folk style (instruments such as fiddle\/accordion) with jazz rhythm section. I hope the compositions will reflect both genres equally, showcasing the talents of folk musicians while giving ample space for improvisation. Although I have been a jazz\/studio musician for my entire career I now live on Skye and wish to showcase the talents I have met in Scotland in the last 5 years with the great players I have always associated with on the jazz scene in London. I feel there is something new and special to add to this field of music, and it should appeal to listeners of all styles."\n\nHere's hoping!\n\n"destined to be a worldwide jazz star" Don Mather\n\nwww.skyejazzfestival.com" Music Jazz "World Premier - New commission for the Skye Jazz Festival of \u2018Common Ground\u2019 a new work mixing jazz and traditional music. Featuring some of the very best of the UK jazz scene mixed with players of a similar pedigree from the UK folk\/Trad scene, Nigel promises an interesting blend of the two genres. \n\n"My idea is to create a project fusing the Celtic folk style (instruments such as fiddle\/accordion) with jazz rhythm section. I hope the compositions will reflect both genres equally, showcasing the talents of folk musicians while giving ample space for improvisation. Although I have been a jazz\/studio musician for my entire career I now live on Skye and wish to showcase the talents I have met in Scotland in the last 5 years with the great players I have always associated with on the jazz scene in London. I feel there is something new and special to add to this field of music, and it should appeal to listeners of all styles."\n\nHere's hoping!\n\n"destined to be a worldwide jazz star" Don Mather\n\nwww.skyejazzfestival.com" Music Jazz "Students of Scottish Music at the Royal Socttish Academy of Music and Drama will perform a variety of traditional pieces on fiddle, harp, bagpipe flute, bodhran piano and accordion.Local young musicians will start off the evening" Music Traditional "Students of Scottish Music at the Royal Socttish Academy of Music and Drama will perform a variety of traditional pieces on fiddle, harp, bagpipe flute, bodhran piano and accordion.Local young musicians will start off the evening" Music Traditional "Patrick Molard was born in 1951 in St Malo, Brittany. He started with the Scottish Highland Bagpipe in 1965 with the Bagad Quic en Groigne (St Malo) and the An Ere Bagad from Rennes, where he met Jakez Pincet, his first pipe master, who enabled him to go on to study with the two great Scottish pipers Robert Brown & Robert Nicol, both Queen Elizabeth' personal pipers. With those Scottish masters, he worked on a hundred or so classical pipe pieces, or Piobaireachd. They not only taught him to play Piobaireachd but also its spirit, philosophy, the differences between space and time, shadow and light, the kind of recipe that enables the playing of such moving tunes." Music Traditional "Patrick Molard was born in 1951 in St Malo, Brittany. He started with the Scottish Highland Bagpipe in 1965 with the Bagad Quic en Groigne (St Malo) and the An Ere Bagad from Rennes, where he met Jakez Pincet, his first pipe master, who enabled him to go on to study with the two great Scottish pipers Robert Brown & Robert Nicol, both Queen Elizabeth' personal pipers. With those Scottish masters, he worked on a hundred or so classical pipe pieces, or Piobaireachd. They not only taught him to play Piobaireachd but also its spirit, philosophy, the differences between space and time, shadow and light, the kind of recipe that enables the playing of such moving tunes." Music Traditional "A C\u00e8ilidh Dance with the Cast Ewe Band. Come and meet community members coming together from all over the Highlands and Islands for the North West Energy 2010 Conference organised by Slet Renwables Ltd." Ceilidh "A C\u00e8ilidh Dance with the Cast Ewe Band. Come and meet community members coming together from all over the Highlands and Islands for the North West Energy 2010 Conference organised by Slet Renwables Ltd." Ceilidh "Music inspired by a ballad of supernatural shape-changing, composed and performed by three habitually genre-defying musicians. A response to, rather than a setting of, the powerful ballad 'Tam Lin', this hour-long suite proved an unpredictable delight, featuring Dick Lee on clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano sax and whistle, John Kenny on trombones and recorders, and pianist James Ross.\n\nThe evening will open with a set from our young musicians Mairi and Stephanie Chaimbeul." Music Traditional "Music inspired by a ballad of supernatural shape-changing, composed and performed by three habitually genre-defying musicians. A response to, rather than a setting of, the powerful ballad 'Tam Lin', this hour-long suite proved an unpredictable delight, featuring Dick Lee on clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano sax and whistle, John Kenny on trombones and recorders, and pianist James Ross.\n\nThe evening will open with a set from our young musicians Mairi and Stephanie Chaimbeul." Music Traditional "A vituoso performer on flute, whistles and pipe, Michael has played with many of the most exciting bands in Celtic music - Lunasa, Capercaillie, Flook and the Afro-Celt Sound System - some of them in Sleat before now. He is joined by Colin Farrell, fiddle, who, like Michael, is from Manchester of Irsh parents. Tony Byrne, guitar, hails from Dublin and Paddy Kerr is from Galway. "Flawless and utterly comfortable - one of the hottest properties around."" Music Traditional "A vituoso performer on flute, whistles and pipe, Michael has played with many of the most exciting bands in Celtic music - Lunasa, Capercaillie, Flook and the Afro-Celt Sound System - some of them in Sleat before now. He is joined by Colin Farrell, fiddle, who, like Michael, is from Manchester of Irsh parents. Tony Byrne, guitar, hails from Dublin and Paddy Kerr is from Galway. "Flawless and utterly comfortable - one of the hottest properties around."" Music Traditional "Duncan Chisholm and Ivan Drever, with their dynamic performance of fiddle, guitar and song are now established as one of Scotland's top duos. Respected Orkney musician, Ivan Drever is well known throughout the world of traditional music for his songwriting as well as his work with Scottish band Wolfstone. Duncan Chisholm hails from Kirkhill in Inverness-shire. He was taught to play fiddle from the age of eight by the esteemed Donald Riddell and has been at the forefront of Scottish fiddle playing for twenty years, being hailed as one of Scotland\u2019s finest fiddle players." Music Traditional "Duncan Chisholm and Ivan Drever, with their dynamic performance of fiddle, guitar and song are now established as one of Scotland's top duos. Respected Orkney musician, Ivan Drever is well known throughout the world of traditional music for his songwriting as well as his work with Scottish band Wolfstone. Duncan Chisholm hails from Kirkhill in Inverness-shire. He was taught to play fiddle from the age of eight by the esteemed Donald Riddell and has been at the forefront of Scottish fiddle playing for twenty years, being hailed as one of Scotland\u2019s finest fiddle players." Music Traditional "A night of great music with Malcolm MacFarlane - Guitar; Mario Caribe - Bass; John Burgess - Sax and Iain Copeland - drums, playing a heady mix of pop songs with jazz arrangements, including such artists as Radiohead, Prince and, Donald Fagan. A cabaret style night with a bar in the old college venue." Music Jazz "A night of great music with Malcolm MacFarlane - Guitar; Mario Caribe - Bass; John Burgess - Sax and Iain Copeland - drums, playing a heady mix of pop songs with jazz arrangements, including such artists as Radiohead, Prince and, Donald Fagan. A cabaret style night with a bar in the old college venue." Music Jazz "" Ceilidh "" Ceilidh "Its not often the phrase \u2018barnstorming\u2019 is used appropriately but this raucous and raw touring double bill of Virginia\u2019s Black Twig Pickers and Minnesota\u2019s Charlie Parr surely justifies such rabid anticipation. With little more than a National resonator guitar in hand and his earnestly rasping voice, Charlie is rapidly becoming a cult proposition in the UK and elsewhere. And teaming up with the Black Twig Pickers for this tour will only increase that. The two acts often play together in the US, so these shows will be a real musical tinderbox that can soon escalate into wild whisky-fuelled sessions where the boundaries between the two acts starts to evaparate and the audience erupts." Music World "Its not often the phrase \u2018barnstorming\u2019 is used appropriately but this raucous and raw touring double bill of Virginia\u2019s Black Twig Pickers and Minnesota\u2019s Charlie Parr surely justifies such rabid anticipation. With little more than a National resonator guitar in hand and his earnestly rasping voice, Charlie is rapidly becoming a cult proposition in the UK and elsewhere. And teaming up with the Black Twig Pickers for this tour will only increase that. The two acts often play together in the US, so these shows will be a real musical tinderbox that can soon escalate into wild whisky-fuelled sessions where the boundaries between the two acts starts to evaparate and the audience erupts." Music World "Hailing from Shetland, Chris in now recognised as one of Scotland\u2019s finest fiddle and violin players effortlessly blending traditional, classical, jazz and indeed world influences to create startlingly original sound-scapes, while nevertheless remaining largely true to his musical roots. Catriona McKay is universally recognised as one of Scotland\u2019s finest harp players - perhaps of any generation. Indeed the Herald in Glasgow labelled her "the harpist of the 21st Century". Their new CD 'White Nights' was launched with great acclaim in June 2010." Music Traditional "Hailing from Shetland, Chris in now recognised as one of Scotland\u2019s finest fiddle and violin players effortlessly blending traditional, classical, jazz and indeed world influences to create startlingly original sound-scapes, while nevertheless remaining largely true to his musical roots. Catriona McKay is universally recognised as one of Scotland\u2019s finest harp players - perhaps of any generation. Indeed the Herald in Glasgow labelled her "the harpist of the 21st Century". Their new CD 'White Nights' was launched with great acclaim in June 2010." Music Traditional "Promoted by Beyondit" Comedy "Promoted by Beyondit" Comedy "Colin MacLeod, the multi-talented songsmith behind The Boy Who Trapped The Sun, provides calming musical soundscapes with new album Fireplace. Colin returns to SMO after supporting KT Tunstall in August." Music Contemporary "Colin MacLeod, the multi-talented songsmith behind The Boy Who Trapped The Sun, provides calming musical soundscapes with new album Fireplace. Colin returns to SMO after supporting KT Tunstall in August." Music Contemporary "Ecuadorean singer\/songwriter Coca Tenorio and her Latin American band visit Sleat with her acclaimed debut album 'Todo Transito' [Everything in movement]. A vibrant serenading voice, which has an emotional edge when combined with the poignancy of her lyrics sung to Latin beats. Now living in Inverness, her music combines her Afro-Latin heritage with soulful Andean influences. With a fantastic line-up from South America, the Caribbean and Scotland: Javier Fioramonti [Argentina] Camilo Menjura [Colombia], Jesus Cutino [Cuba], Ricardo Pompa [Cuba], Simon Gall [Scotland] and Wilmer Sifontes [Venezuela]. They have worked with Henry Fiol, Omar Puente and Salsa Celtica, Ska Cubano. Coca and her band will also be performing a collection of Latin American standards and there will be plenty of opportunity for dance lovers to take to floor. "The musicianship is stunning and Coca is a real find" **** The List" Music World "Ecuadorean singer\/songwriter Coca Tenorio and her Latin American band visit Sleat with her acclaimed debut album 'Todo Transito' [Everything in movement]. A vibrant serenading voice, which has an emotional edge when combined with the poignancy of her lyrics sung to Latin beats. Now living in Inverness, her music combines her Afro-Latin heritage with soulful Andean influences. With a fantastic line-up from South America, the Caribbean and Scotland: Javier Fioramonti [Argentina] Camilo Menjura [Colombia], Jesus Cutino [Cuba], Ricardo Pompa [Cuba], Simon Gall [Scotland] and Wilmer Sifontes [Venezuela]. They have worked with Henry Fiol, Omar Puente and Salsa Celtica, Ska Cubano. Coca and her band will also be performing a collection of Latin American standards and there will be plenty of opportunity for dance lovers to take to floor. "The musicianship is stunning and Coca is a real find" **** The List" Music World "Well known faces around SMO and F\u00e8is an Eilein events, we welcome back this very high energy, fast flowing mixture of tunes and songs with Colm O' Rua, Dublin on banjo and mandola; Gabe MacVarish from California on fiddle; Ross Martin, Morar on guitar; Angus MacKenzie from Mabou, Cape Breton on pipes; James Bremner, Morar on bodhran and Gaelic singer Calum Alex MacMillan from Lewis. "These musicians were born to this. D\u00e0imh celebrate Celtic traditions with passion and pride, and it shows in this stunning recording..." (Songlines)" Music Traditional "Well known faces around SMO and F\u00e8is an Eilein events, we welcome back this very high energy, fast flowing mixture of tunes and songs with Colm O' Rua, Dublin on banjo and mandola; Gabe MacVarish from California on fiddle; Ross Martin, Morar on guitar; Angus MacKenzie from Mabou, Cape Breton on pipes; James Bremner, Morar on bodhran and Gaelic singer Calum Alex MacMillan from Lewis. "These musicians were born to this. D\u00e0imh celebrate Celtic traditions with passion and pride, and it shows in this stunning recording..." (Songlines)" Music Traditional "The giant mutating creature that is Salsa Celtica has evolved, via the village halls of Skye and the nightclubs of Havana, into a mighty beast indeed. Tonight they set out on a new venture - the Small Band tour with only 8 players - and Gaelic singer and fiddler Megan Henderson." Music World "The giant mutating creature that is Salsa Celtica has evolved, via the village halls of Skye and the nightclubs of Havana, into a mighty beast indeed. Tonight they set out on a new venture - the Small Band tour with only 8 players - and Gaelic singer and fiddler Megan Henderson." Music World "A newly formed transatlantic folk and roots duo. Dan Cassidy (USA), an exciting and virtuosic fiddler, provides the tunes and harmony singing. Dan is a brother to the late Eva Cassidy. James Nathan Hickman (UK), brings driving guitar playing and wonderfully unique vocals to their mixture of new and old folk music. James is a member of Uiscedwr, winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award." Music World "A newly formed transatlantic folk and roots duo. Dan Cassidy (USA), an exciting and virtuosic fiddler, provides the tunes and harmony singing. Dan is a brother to the late Eva Cassidy. James Nathan Hickman (UK), brings driving guitar playing and wonderfully unique vocals to their mixture of new and old folk music. James is a member of Uiscedwr, winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award." Music World "Gifted nineteen-year-old fiddler Tomas Callister, a graduate of Lews Castle College, Benbecula; accordionist Jamie Smith, of 'Mabon', and accompanist Adam Rhodes on bouzouki, also of 'Mabon' and the Manx group 'King Chiaullee'. Orgnaised by the College Music Department, this is a short taster concert.\n\nwww.barruletrio.com and http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/barruletrio" Music Traditional "Gifted nineteen-year-old fiddler Tomas Callister, a graduate of Lews Castle College, Benbecula; accordionist Jamie Smith, of 'Mabon', and accompanist Adam Rhodes on bouzouki, also of 'Mabon' and the Manx group 'King Chiaullee'. Orgnaised by the College Music Department, this is a short taster concert.\n\nwww.barruletrio.com and http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/barruletrio" Music Traditional "Adam Sutherland, Brian Mcalpine, Charlie Mckerron, David 'chimp' Robertson, Gordon Gunn, Kevin Henderson and Marc Clement. Voted 'Best Live Act' at the 2012 Scots Trad Music Awards! Over the years Session A9 have been described as a 'Scottish super group', 'he best band to have come out of Scotland in 100 years', and 'Tighter than James Brown'. All great praise indeed for a band formed through informal music sessions up and down the arterial Scottish road, the A9, culminating in their first ever tour in 2001. We start with a set from local musicians." Music Traditional "Adam Sutherland, Brian Mcalpine, Charlie Mckerron, David 'chimp' Robertson, Gordon Gunn, Kevin Henderson and Marc Clement. Voted 'Best Live Act' at the 2012 Scots Trad Music Awards! Over the years Session A9 have been described as a 'Scottish super group', 'he best band to have come out of Scotland in 100 years', and 'Tighter than James Brown'. All great praise indeed for a band formed through informal music sessions up and down the arterial Scottish road, the A9, culminating in their first ever tour in 2001. We start with a set from local musicians." Music Traditional "A great line up of around a dozen the next generation of traditional musicians, fiddlers, whistlers, pipers, singers and lots more. All are students of the Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig course in Traditional Music, ending tonight their week-long Hebridean Tour. With special guest Allan MacDonald." Music Traditional "A great line up of around a dozen the next generation of traditional musicians, fiddlers, whistlers, pipers, singers and lots more. All are students of the Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig course in Traditional Music, ending tonight their week-long Hebridean Tour. With special guest Allan MacDonald." Music Traditional "Christine Primrose, Gaelic Singer of the year in 2009 amongst other accolades, is from Carloway, Lewis and now lives in Sleat. She is joined by Mod Gold Medallist, Arthur Cormack alongside Billy Ross, the Scots and Gaelic Singer from the folk group Ossian. Blair Douglas, also from Skye, is the renowned composer and accordion player, and the line up is completed by Decker Forrest, piper, who is the Director of the Traditional Music Course at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig. This is first of two Easter concerts run in conjunction with the Short Courses at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig." Music Traditional "Christine Primrose, Gaelic Singer of the year in 2009 amongst other accolades, is from Carloway, Lewis and now lives in Sleat. She is joined by Mod Gold Medallist, Arthur Cormack alongside Billy Ross, the Scots and Gaelic Singer from the folk group Ossian. Blair Douglas, also from Skye, is the renowned composer and accordion player, and the line up is completed by Decker Forrest, piper, who is the Director of the Traditional Music Course at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig. This is first of two Easter concerts run in conjunction with the Short Courses at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig." Music Traditional "When you bring together Allan Henderson, fiddle, of 'Blazin' Fiddles'; Gabe McVarish, fiddle, and Angus MacKenzie, pipes, both of the Gaelic super-group 'D\u00e0imh' you are bound to get a night of extraordinary traditional music. No doubt others will appear on the stage with them. This is the second of two Easter concerts run in conjunction with the Short Courses at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig." Music Traditional "When you bring together Allan Henderson, fiddle, of 'Blazin' Fiddles'; Gabe McVarish, fiddle, and Angus MacKenzie, pipes, both of the Gaelic super-group 'D\u00e0imh' you are bound to get a night of extraordinary traditional music. No doubt others will appear on the stage with them. This is the second of two Easter concerts run in conjunction with the Short Courses at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig." Music Traditional "Within the Highland music scene Maireard and Anna need no explanation, just some speedy ticket-buying! For visitors let us explain: Multi-instrumentalists, Anna Massie and Mairearad Green are a captivating duo. Providing a highly energetic performance with a warm and friendly stage appearance, this duo will engage any audience. Individually, they perform with The Poozies (coming in October!), Blazin Fiddles (coming in August!), Karen Matheson, Box Club, Eddi Reader and Karine Polwart, and together in Scotland\u2019s one and only Celtic Big Band, The Unusual Suspects. They create a unique sound and a great night\u2019s entertainment of not just accordion and guitar but pipes and banjo, as well as some good craic. **** "an accomplished delight" "...the camaraderie and sheer fun of musical collaboration is plainly evident and infectious." www.mairearadgreen.com and listen to them on www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/b01p8t2r We start with a set from local musicians." Music Traditional "Within the Highland music scene Maireard and Anna need no explanation, just some speedy ticket-buying! For visitors let us explain: Multi-instrumentalists, Anna Massie and Mairearad Green are a captivating duo. Providing a highly energetic performance with a warm and friendly stage appearance, this duo will engage any audience. Individually, they perform with The Poozies (coming in October!), Blazin Fiddles (coming in August!), Karen Matheson, Box Club, Eddi Reader and Karine Polwart, and together in Scotland\u2019s one and only Celtic Big Band, The Unusual Suspects. They create a unique sound and a great night\u2019s entertainment of not just accordion and guitar but pipes and banjo, as well as some good craic. **** "an accomplished delight" "...the camaraderie and sheer fun of musical collaboration is plainly evident and infectious." www.mairearadgreen.com and listen to them on www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/b01p8t2r We start with a set from local musicians." Music Traditional "Rick Taylor is the great 'bringer-together' of musicians and a leading light in the Scottish contemporary and traditional music scene. He lives in Sleat with his trombone and is joined by a host of professional musicians, from Skye, Scottish and beyond - traditional and contemporary singers, pipers, keyboard players, guitarists, whistle players and loads more. This will undoutedly be a fantastic evening of music and song.\n\nRick Taylor, Angus Nicolson and Murdo Cameron, Laura Taylor and Paul McCallum, Alana MacInnes, Caitlin MacNeill and Robbie Greig, and Kevin Murray. Plus Special Guests from Uist, Aberdeen and Sasaig." Music Contemporary "Rick Taylor is the great 'bringer-together' of musicians and a leading light in the Scottish contemporary and traditional music scene. He lives in Sleat with his trombone and is joined by a host of professional musicians, from Skye, Scottish and beyond - traditional and contemporary singers, pipers, keyboard players, guitarists, whistle players and loads more. This will undoutedly be a fantastic evening of music and song.\n\nRick Taylor, Angus Nicolson and Murdo Cameron, Laura Taylor and Paul McCallum, Alana MacInnes, Caitlin MacNeill and Robbie Greig, and Kevin Murray. Plus Special Guests from Uist, Aberdeen and Sasaig." Music Contemporary "The C\u00e8ilidh Trailers bring together, each summer, some of our best young musicians to create concerts and c\u00e8ilidhs around the community. Tonight the band of talented singers and instrumentalists are joined by some older guest artists. Later in the evening we will clear the floor for some dancing.\n\nLook out for posters with information about other C\u00e8ilidh Trail events around the area." Music Traditional "The C\u00e8ilidh Trailers bring together, each summer, some of our best young musicians to create concerts and c\u00e8ilidhs around the community. Tonight the band of talented singers and instrumentalists are joined by some older guest artists. Later in the evening we will clear the floor for some dancing.\n\nLook out for posters with information about other C\u00e8ilidh Trail events around the area." Music Traditional "Margaret Stewart, Gaelic singer, is joined by Mhairi Hall on keyboards and Ingrid Henderson on clarsach for a lively night of Gaelic song and music, always with the possibility of some guest artists. Bar and doors open at 7.30pm. All welcome" Music Traditional "Margaret Stewart, Gaelic singer, is joined by Mhairi Hall on keyboards and Ingrid Henderson on clarsach for a lively night of Gaelic song and music, always with the possibility of some guest artists. Bar and doors open at 7.30pm. All welcome" Music Traditional "Christine Primrose, Gaelic Singer of the year in 2009 amongst other accolades, is from Carloway, Lewis and now lives in Sleat. She is joined by Mod Gold Medallist, Arthur Cormack alongside Billy Ross, the Scots and Gaelic Singer from the folk group Ossian. Blair Douglas, also from Skye, is the renowned composer and accordion player. No doubt other performers will also take the stage." Music Traditional "Christine Primrose, Gaelic Singer of the year in 2009 amongst other accolades, is from Carloway, Lewis and now lives in Sleat. She is joined by Mod Gold Medallist, Arthur Cormack alongside Billy Ross, the Scots and Gaelic Singer from the folk group Ossian. Blair Douglas, also from Skye, is the renowned composer and accordion player. No doubt other performers will also take the stage." Music Traditional "Mary Macmaster on electric harp, Eilidh Shaw on fiddle, Sally Barker on guitar and Mairearad Green on accordion \u201cInstrumental vocal sensation\u201d." Music Traditional "Mary Macmaster on electric harp, Eilidh Shaw on fiddle, Sally Barker on guitar and Mairearad Green on accordion \u201cInstrumental vocal sensation\u201d." Music Traditional "The \u2018Nordic Fiddlers Bloc\u2019 comprise Olav Lukseng\u00e5rd Mjelva (Norway), Anders Hall (Sweden) and Kevin Henderson (Shetland, Session A9). \n\nIndividually they are regarded as three of the finest young fiddle players currently working in the international folk music scene, while collectively they are now finding themselves increasingly in demand across the world due to their unique collaboration.\n\nNordic Fiddlers Bloc is the brainchild of Anders Hall who felt that combining the three distinctive fiddles styles of their respective countries and regions would create a special musical sound and experience. \n\nNorway, Sweden and Shetland have three of the richest fiddle traditions in the world, with documented historical links going back hundreds of years. \u2018Nordic Fiddlers Bloc\u2019 are now seeking to bring those historical links and traditions alive and present them in an exciting new fashion, while also remaining faithful to the roots of each tradition. \n\nWhile blending the individual styles together they never-the-less allow each distinctive flavour to unfold into a combined sound that\u2019s unique, meaningful, intense and invigorating. http:\/\/thenordicfiddlersbloc.com\/\n\nThey will be joined by Nic Garreis, the Michigan-born inspirational dancer and and Mary Ann Kennedy, Gaelic singer and currently Musician in Residence at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig." Music Traditional "The \u2018Nordic Fiddlers Bloc\u2019 comprise Olav Lukseng\u00e5rd Mjelva (Norway), Anders Hall (Sweden) and Kevin Henderson (Shetland, Session A9). \n\nIndividually they are regarded as three of the finest young fiddle players currently working in the international folk music scene, while collectively they are now finding themselves increasingly in demand across the world due to their unique collaboration.\n\nNordic Fiddlers Bloc is the brainchild of Anders Hall who felt that combining the three distinctive fiddles styles of their respective countries and regions would create a special musical sound and experience. \n\nNorway, Sweden and Shetland have three of the richest fiddle traditions in the world, with documented historical links going back hundreds of years. \u2018Nordic Fiddlers Bloc\u2019 are now seeking to bring those historical links and traditions alive and present them in an exciting new fashion, while also remaining faithful to the roots of each tradition. \n\nWhile blending the individual styles together they never-the-less allow each distinctive flavour to unfold into a combined sound that\u2019s unique, meaningful, intense and invigorating. http:\/\/thenordicfiddlersbloc.com\/\n\nThey will be joined by Nic Garreis, the Michigan-born inspirational dancer and and Mary Ann Kennedy, Gaelic singer and currently Musician in Residence at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig." Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "Place a couple of fiddlers and friends on stage and over 100 in the audiences and we are in for a party as the week-long fiddle course is launched at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig. All welcome." Music Traditional "Place a couple of fiddlers and friends on stage and over 100 in the audiences and we are in for a party as the week-long fiddle course is launched at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig. All welcome." Music Traditional "An informal concert of traditional music and singing, particularly designed for a family week at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig. Arthur Cormack, Mairead Stewart, with the band - Decker Forrest, Murdoch Cameron and Andy MacPherson + Ricky Hannaway, Mod medalist, + young pipers plus lots more." Music Traditional "An informal concert of traditional music and singing, particularly designed for a family week at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig. Arthur Cormack, Mairead Stewart, with the band - Decker Forrest, Murdoch Cameron and Andy MacPherson + Ricky Hannaway, Mod medalist, + young pipers plus lots more." Music Traditional "Ewan McLennan is winner of several awards, including the 2011 BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award. His music combines traditional folk, with an inevitable focus on the music of Scotland, as well as his own self-penned songs that are receiving critical acclaim in their own right.\n\n\u201c Quite possibly destined to become the UK\u2019s finest folk singer!\u201d Maverick\n\nOpening set form Hector MAcInnes of Dead Man's Waltz" Music Traditional "Ewan McLennan is winner of several awards, including the 2011 BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award. His music combines traditional folk, with an inevitable focus on the music of Scotland, as well as his own self-penned songs that are receiving critical acclaim in their own right.\n\n\u201c Quite possibly destined to become the UK\u2019s finest folk singer!\u201d Maverick\n\nOpening set form Hector MAcInnes of Dead Man's Waltz" Music Traditional "" Music Contemporary "" Music Contemporary "" Music Contemporary "" Music Contemporary "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Contemporary "" Music Contemporary "" Music World "" Music World "" Theatre Family "" Theatre Family "" Music Contemporary "" Music Contemporary "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "The Traditional Music course at Scotland's Gaelic College presents the annual showcase, led by Music Director Decker Forrest, with beautiful Gaelic songs, fiddle, accordion solo and band-sets. The second half features high-octane band 'D\u00e0imh' and the night will turn into a lively c\u00e8ilidh dance until late." Music Traditional "The Traditional Music course at Scotland's Gaelic College presents the annual showcase, led by Music Director Decker Forrest, with beautiful Gaelic songs, fiddle, accordion solo and band-sets. The second half features high-octane band 'D\u00e0imh' and the night will turn into a lively c\u00e8ilidh dance until late." Music Traditional "\u201cNiebla is the king of Latin guitar, a world-class virtuoso.\u201d (Time Out) Hailed by the Guardian for his \u201cexquisite guitar\u201d playing, Eduardo Niebla takes to the stage with his internationally acclaimed guitar duo to present an amazing repertoire of 'stunning flamenco jazz' (The Sound) from his latest albums. Continually seeking out new musical terrain, Niebla has traversed the worlds of pop, jazz and world music, collaborating with such diverse partners as sitar maestro Nishat Khan, George Michael, Lol Coxhill, the Dante String Quartet and Craig David. A spellbinding evening of passion, verve and fleet fingered virtuosity from one of the most potent forces in flamenco jazz fusion. \u201cPoignantly poetic... and truly breathtaking\u201d (Scotsman)" Music World "\u201cNiebla is the king of Latin guitar, a world-class virtuoso.\u201d (Time Out) Hailed by the Guardian for his \u201cexquisite guitar\u201d playing, Eduardo Niebla takes to the stage with his internationally acclaimed guitar duo to present an amazing repertoire of 'stunning flamenco jazz' (The Sound) from his latest albums. Continually seeking out new musical terrain, Niebla has traversed the worlds of pop, jazz and world music, collaborating with such diverse partners as sitar maestro Nishat Khan, George Michael, Lol Coxhill, the Dante String Quartet and Craig David. A spellbinding evening of passion, verve and fleet fingered virtuosity from one of the most potent forces in flamenco jazz fusion. \u201cPoignantly poetic... and truly breathtaking\u201d (Scotsman)" Music World "Son al Son play \u2018son\u2019 music, the style of music made popular in 1920\u2019s Havana and more recently in the film \u201cBuena Vista Social Club\u201d, with musicians from Cuba, Venezuela and Scotland.\n\nThey will get your feet tapping and out of your seat in no time, A Gozar! Enjoy!" Music World "Son al Son play \u2018son\u2019 music, the style of music made popular in 1920\u2019s Havana and more recently in the film \u201cBuena Vista Social Club\u201d, with musicians from Cuba, Venezuela and Scotland.\n\nThey will get your feet tapping and out of your seat in no time, A Gozar! Enjoy!" Music World "Mary Ann Kennedy is part of a large musical family, the Campbells of Greepe, and also musician in residence at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig. Finlay Wells is a brilliant guitar-player and Lorne MacDougall, pipes and whistles, is a Young Traditional Musician of the Year, nominated 3 times." Music Traditional "Mary Ann Kennedy is part of a large musical family, the Campbells of Greepe, and also musician in residence at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig. Finlay Wells is a brilliant guitar-player and Lorne MacDougall, pipes and whistles, is a Young Traditional Musician of the Year, nominated 3 times." Music Traditional "Young Plockton classical singer + 3" Music Classical and Opera "Young Plockton classical singer + 3" Music Classical and Opera "Sleat is full of fiddlers this week, awaiting the arrival of Alasdair Fraser for his 25th Fiddle Summer School. His co-tutors Adam Sutherland of The Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Peatbog Faeries, Babelfish and Croft no. 5 is joined by Patsy Reid who only two years after leaving the brilliant and loud Breabach, has become the most in-demand traditional fiddle player in the UK. They are join by 'Ceiliear' this year's collection of young traditional musicians from the area on a two-week Highland tour. 'C\u00e8ilear' will also play for a C\u00e8ilidh Dance session at the end. "Patsy's a fantastic musician, a lovely fiddle player and a joy to be with. No wonder everybody wants to work with her.\u201d Kathryn Tickell" Music Traditional "Sleat is full of fiddlers this week, awaiting the arrival of Alasdair Fraser for his 25th Fiddle Summer School. His co-tutors Adam Sutherland of The Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Peatbog Faeries, Babelfish and Croft no. 5 is joined by Patsy Reid who only two years after leaving the brilliant and loud Breabach, has become the most in-demand traditional fiddle player in the UK. They are join by 'Ceiliear' this year's collection of young traditional musicians from the area on a two-week Highland tour. 'C\u00e8ilear' will also play for a C\u00e8ilidh Dance session at the end. "Patsy's a fantastic musician, a lovely fiddle player and a joy to be with. No wonder everybody wants to work with her.\u201d Kathryn Tickell" Music Traditional "'Rant' are four of Scotland\u2019s finest fiddle players, two from the Shetland Islands and two from the Highlands. Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, Sarah-Jane Summers and Lauren MacColl join forces to create a sound rich and vibrant, evocative of the exciting scene they create music in. They made their debut performance in July 2012, storming onto the scene and immediately earning high praise. See more on http:\/\/www.rantfiddles.com\/ \u201cdelightful \u2026 a quartet which should enrich both the traditional and classical music scenes in future\u201d (Northings.com, live review). 'Cherry Grove' are bursting with talent and energy. All former and present students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, thet take guitar, fiddle, piano, harp and accordion to new contemporary folk heights. With lively jigs and reels contrasted with warm, soulful songs, they are a crisp, modern take on tradition \u2013 delivered with flair and style. Marianne Fraser \u2013 Guitar\/Vocals; Sarah MacNeil \u2013 Harp; Heather Shelley \u2013 Piano; Mhairi Mackinnon \u2013 Fiddle; Grant McFarlane \u2013 Accordion; See more on http:\/\/cherrygrovemusic.com\/ \u201cCherryGrove are one of Scotland\u2019s top young and upcoming bands. They can excite audiences and make them cry all at the same time with their brand of beautiful songs and great tunes. Book them now!\u201d Simon Thoumire (2012)" Music Traditional "'Rant' are four of Scotland\u2019s finest fiddle players, two from the Shetland Islands and two from the Highlands. Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, Sarah-Jane Summers and Lauren MacColl join forces to create a sound rich and vibrant, evocative of the exciting scene they create music in. They made their debut performance in July 2012, storming onto the scene and immediately earning high praise. See more on http:\/\/www.rantfiddles.com\/ \u201cdelightful \u2026 a quartet which should enrich both the traditional and classical music scenes in future\u201d (Northings.com, live review). 'Cherry Grove' are bursting with talent and energy. All former and present students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, thet take guitar, fiddle, piano, harp and accordion to new contemporary folk heights. With lively jigs and reels contrasted with warm, soulful songs, they are a crisp, modern take on tradition \u2013 delivered with flair and style. Marianne Fraser \u2013 Guitar\/Vocals; Sarah MacNeil \u2013 Harp; Heather Shelley \u2013 Piano; Mhairi Mackinnon \u2013 Fiddle; Grant McFarlane \u2013 Accordion; See more on http:\/\/cherrygrovemusic.com\/ \u201cCherryGrove are one of Scotland\u2019s top young and upcoming bands. They can excite audiences and make them cry all at the same time with their brand of beautiful songs and great tunes. Book them now!\u201d Simon Thoumire (2012)" Music Traditional "Margaret Bennett returns to her home island of Skye, with a party of MacArthurs from Newfoundland, where Margaret also once lived. The MacArthurs emigrated from the nearby Island of Canna in the mid 19th Century, first to Cape Breton and then on to Newfoundland. Their descendants are on their way back for a Canna Homecoming and call in on Skye to bring us their songs and music.\n\nThere will also be Gaelic songs from Margaret herself, and from Christine Primrose who is tutoring one the Gaelic College's Summer Song Courses this week." Music Traditional "Margaret Bennett returns to her home island of Skye, with a party of MacArthurs from Newfoundland, where Margaret also once lived. The MacArthurs emigrated from the nearby Island of Canna in the mid 19th Century, first to Cape Breton and then on to Newfoundland. Their descendants are on their way back for a Canna Homecoming and call in on Skye to bring us their songs and music.\n\nThere will also be Gaelic songs from Margaret herself, and from Christine Primrose who is tutoring one the Gaelic College's Summer Song Courses this week." Music Traditional "SEALL is the UK's liveliest rural touring promoting organisation. We have been promoting around 40 events each year since 1991, including 18 years of the Skye Festival or F\u00e8is an Eilein. So round about now we will have reached our 1,000th event! We bring together some new and old favourites bands, soloistsits, young and old for an afternoon of concerts, C\u00e8ilidhs and celebration. Guests at the moment included Fiona Hunter and band, twice nominated MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards Scots Singer of the Year and frontwoman of Malinky: Folk Band of the Year 2010. 5 - 5.45 pm Gaelic song and tea - Christine Primrose, Anne Martin, and Youngsters 6 pm - 6.45 SMO students 7.00 - 7.45 Family C\u00e8ilidh Dance with Crisdean Macdonald Band 8.00 - 9.00 Fiona Hunter concert with Mike Vass, Innis Watson, Gillian Frame and Euan Burton 9.15 - 10.15 Anne Martin and Doc Livingstone 10.30 - 11.30 Shooglenifty 11.45 -12.30 Dead Man's Waltz 12.30 - 1.30 am Porridge" Music Traditional "SEALL is the UK's liveliest rural touring promoting organisation. We have been promoting around 40 events each year since 1991, including 18 years of the Skye Festival or F\u00e8is an Eilein. So round about now we will have reached our 1,000th event! We bring together some new and old favourites bands, soloistsits, young and old for an afternoon of concerts, C\u00e8ilidhs and celebration. Guests at the moment included Fiona Hunter and band, twice nominated MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards Scots Singer of the Year and frontwoman of Malinky: Folk Band of the Year 2010. 5 - 5.45 pm Gaelic song and tea - Christine Primrose, Anne Martin, and Youngsters 6 pm - 6.45 SMO students 7.00 - 7.45 Family C\u00e8ilidh Dance with Crisdean Macdonald Band 8.00 - 9.00 Fiona Hunter concert with Mike Vass, Innis Watson, Gillian Frame and Euan Burton 9.15 - 10.15 Anne Martin and Doc Livingstone 10.30 - 11.30 Shooglenifty 11.45 -12.30 Dead Man's Waltz 12.30 - 1.30 am Porridge" Music Traditional "Young traditional music students from all Scotland and the UK go out on tour to bring us a selection of traditional and contemporary songs and tunes." Music Traditional "Young traditional music students from all Scotland and the UK go out on tour to bring us a selection of traditional and contemporary songs and tunes." Music Traditional "Singer -song-writer Newton, #1 hit musicians Faulkner knows all about invention.\n\nWhen he emerged in 2007 he was the fleet-fingered prince of sparkling guitar pop. A graduate of Guildford Academy of Contemporary Music, the then-22-year old kid from Surrey had a million-selling, Number One hit with his debut album Hand Built By Robots. Singles Dream Catch Me and I Need Something were the festival sound of 2007 and 2008. As were his innovative covers of Massive Attack\u2019s Teardrop and the theme from Spongebob Squarepants. This was a man who knew how to entertain, and to enthral.\n\nThis is a sit-down concert with a yet-to-be-announced opening artist. Over 14s. No usual SEALL discounts.\n\n\n\nColin MacLeod "The Boy Who Trapped The Sun" as support.\n\n\n\nhttp:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/music\/reviews\/z5zb" Music Contemporary "Singer -song-writer Newton, #1 hit musicians Faulkner knows all about invention.\n\nWhen he emerged in 2007 he was the fleet-fingered prince of sparkling guitar pop. A graduate of Guildford Academy of Contemporary Music, the then-22-year old kid from Surrey had a million-selling, Number One hit with his debut album Hand Built By Robots. Singles Dream Catch Me and I Need Something were the festival sound of 2007 and 2008. As were his innovative covers of Massive Attack\u2019s Teardrop and the theme from Spongebob Squarepants. This was a man who knew how to entertain, and to enthral.\n\nThis is a sit-down concert with a yet-to-be-announced opening artist. Over 14s. No usual SEALL discounts.\n\n\n\nColin MacLeod "The Boy Who Trapped The Sun" as support.\n\n\n\nhttp:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/music\/reviews\/z5zb" Music Contemporary "SEALL works with the Short Courses at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig to bring you a variety of traditional music concerts each Tuesday over Easter and in the Summer. Featuring tutors at the Short Courses and various passing and invited (and possibly uninvited!) guests." Music Traditional "SEALL works with the Short Courses at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig to bring you a variety of traditional music concerts each Tuesday over Easter and in the Summer. Featuring tutors at the Short Courses and various passing and invited (and possibly uninvited!) guests." Music Traditional "SEALL works with the Short Courses at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig to bring you a variety of traditional music concerts each Tuesday over Easter and in the Summer. Featuring tutors at the Short Courses and various passing and invited (and possibly uninvited!) guests." Music Traditional "SEALL works with the Short Courses at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig to bring you a variety of traditional music concerts each Tuesday over Easter and in the Summer. Featuring tutors at the Short Courses and various passing and invited (and possibly uninvited!) guests." Music Traditional "Charlie Mckerron has been working in the traditional music scene since the early 1980s and is best known for his work with Capercaillie and Session A9. Charlie was brought up with the Northeast fiddle tradition, learning from his father and great uncle. Tonight he'll be joined by various other musicians for a great traditional concert." Music Traditional "Charlie Mckerron has been working in the traditional music scene since the early 1980s and is best known for his work with Capercaillie and Session A9. Charlie was brought up with the Northeast fiddle tradition, learning from his father and great uncle. Tonight he'll be joined by various other musicians for a great traditional concert." Music Traditional "Mary Ann Kennedy is part of the large musical family, the Campbells of Greepe, who between them have won a large number of Gold Medals at the Gaelic Mod. Marey Ann was until recently musician in residence at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig and earlier in the festival borught us 'Aiseag'. She is joined by various friends for a night of Gaelic song and tradittional music." Music Traditional "Mary Ann Kennedy is part of the large musical family, the Campbells of Greepe, who between them have won a large number of Gold Medals at the Gaelic Mod. Marey Ann was until recently musician in residence at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig and earlier in the festival borught us 'Aiseag'. She is joined by various friends for a night of Gaelic song and tradittional music." Music Traditional "BBC2 Radio, 6music and Glastonbury presenter Mark Radcliffe in concert with his band 'Foes' Featuring mandolin,accordion and bodhran, 'Foes' create what is described as "a rich, folky stew in which the observations of one of radio's most approachable misanthropes can gently simmer"." Music Contemporary "BBC2 Radio, 6music and Glastonbury presenter Mark Radcliffe in concert with his band 'Foes' Featuring mandolin,accordion and bodhran, 'Foes' create what is described as "a rich, folky stew in which the observations of one of radio's most approachable misanthropes can gently simmer"." Music Contemporary "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "The opening concert of the Skye Festival \/ F\u00e8is an Eilein is a stunnng night of great traditional music and Gaelic songs. Folk legend and C\u00e8ilidh King button box player Fergie Macdonald is joined by Robert Nairn and Wick accordionaist Addie Harper Jr. Mod Medallist Christine Primrose sings Gaelic songs from her native Lewis and from around the Hebrides." Music Traditional "The opening concert of the Skye Festival \/ F\u00e8is an Eilein is a stunnng night of great traditional music and Gaelic songs. Folk legend and C\u00e8ilidh King button box player Fergie Macdonald is joined by Robert Nairn and Wick accordionaist Addie Harper Jr. Mod Medallist Christine Primrose sings Gaelic songs from her native Lewis and from around the Hebrides." Music Traditional "One of the first on this year's Celtic Connections programme to sell out completely and the tour they subsequently completed was a run of sold-out shows - England\/Wales\/Ireland. They have just blown everyone away at the big Folk Alliance International event in Kansas City and when Bob Harris played them again on his BBC Radio 2 show at the weekend, he predicted they were heading for "superstardom". All that to explain that they have been booked as one of the main headline acts at this year's Tonder Festival in Denmark, and we will bring them to Scotland immediately thereafter as they particularly want to see the counrty and could not tour here in January." Music World "One of the first on this year's Celtic Connections programme to sell out completely and the tour they subsequently completed was a run of sold-out shows - England\/Wales\/Ireland. They have just blown everyone away at the big Folk Alliance International event in Kansas City and when Bob Harris played them again on his BBC Radio 2 show at the weekend, he predicted they were heading for "superstardom". All that to explain that they have been booked as one of the main headline acts at this year's Tonder Festival in Denmark, and we will bring them to Scotland immediately thereafter as they particularly want to see the counrty and could not tour here in January." Music World "With The Saw Doctors on sabbatical, and with Anthony\u2019s and Leo\u2019s troubadour feet becoming itchy, the two friends have put together a show to bring around that will include different takes on well-known Saw Doctors\u2019 songs, versions of lesser-known and less-played songs, a few from Anthony\u2019s solo-albums and other songs written recently with Padraig Stevens. It\u2019s all new and fresh and challenging and scary and exciting at the same time so let\u2019s see what happens\u2026.\n\nDelivered to us by Beyond Productions.\n\nRead their interview HERE http:\/\/www.wow247.co.uk\/blog\/2014\/06\/04\/leo-and-anto-interview-saw-doctors\/" Music Contemporary "With The Saw Doctors on sabbatical, and with Anthony\u2019s and Leo\u2019s troubadour feet becoming itchy, the two friends have put together a show to bring around that will include different takes on well-known Saw Doctors\u2019 songs, versions of lesser-known and less-played songs, a few from Anthony\u2019s solo-albums and other songs written recently with Padraig Stevens. It\u2019s all new and fresh and challenging and scary and exciting at the same time so let\u2019s see what happens\u2026.\n\nDelivered to us by Beyond Productions.\n\nRead their interview HERE http:\/\/www.wow247.co.uk\/blog\/2014\/06\/04\/leo-and-anto-interview-saw-doctors\/" Music Contemporary "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Theatre Adult "" Theatre Adult "" Ceilidh "" Ceilidh "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music World "" Music World "" Music World "" Music World "" Film and Music "" Film and Music "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Talks and Literature "" Talks and Literature "" Theatre Family "" Theatre Family "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Jazz "" Music Jazz "" Theatre Adult "" Theatre Adult "" Theatre Family "" Theatre Family "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Exhibition "" Exhibition "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music World "" Music World "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Jazz "" Music Jazz "" Music World "" Music World "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Theatre Adult "" Theatre Adult "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "The Jazz Ambassadors are on Skye this week with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland's Summer School. Following a screening of XXXX??? six young brilliant Scottish jazz musicians play some sets in our jazz house." Film and Music "The Jazz Ambassadors are on Skye this week with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland's Summer School. Following a screening of XXXX??? six young brilliant Scottish jazz musicians play some sets in our jazz house." Film and Music "Mention Glenn Tilbrook and most people think of 'Squeeze'. with his writing partner Chris Difford, Tilbrook was responsible for Top Ten hits around the world such as 'Tempted', 'Hourglass', 'Cool For Cats' and 'Up The Junction'. Ever since their first EP in 1977, Squeeze has delighted audiences with their brand of honky-tonk new wave and pithy lyricism, while their stock in the music world has seen the likes of Jools Holland, Paul Carrack and Elvis Costello all contribute to their work. Now with a 2013 Solo CD Tilbrook sets off around the Highlands with a lush and diverse acoustic set." Music World "Mention Glenn Tilbrook and most people think of 'Squeeze'. with his writing partner Chris Difford, Tilbrook was responsible for Top Ten hits around the world such as 'Tempted', 'Hourglass', 'Cool For Cats' and 'Up The Junction'. Ever since their first EP in 1977, Squeeze has delighted audiences with their brand of honky-tonk new wave and pithy lyricism, while their stock in the music world has seen the likes of Jools Holland, Paul Carrack and Elvis Costello all contribute to their work. Now with a 2013 Solo CD Tilbrook sets off around the Highlands with a lush and diverse acoustic set." Music World "The opening night of the Festival will be a beautiful evening of swinging, grooving music,from the masters of this genre Rick Taylor, Malcolm Macfarlane, Mario Caribe and Gordon McNeil, with the stars of the future Finlay Jamieson and Neil Birse. A concert of classic Jazz Standards and music ranging from Be-Bop to the present day with some lively patter and sometimes terrible jokes from Rick thrown in and you have a fabulous chilled out night to kick off the 2nd Skye Swing Jazz Festival." Music Jazz "The opening night of the Festival will be a beautiful evening of swinging, grooving music,from the masters of this genre Rick Taylor, Malcolm Macfarlane, Mario Caribe and Gordon McNeil, with the stars of the future Finlay Jamieson and Neil Birse. A concert of classic Jazz Standards and music ranging from Be-Bop to the present day with some lively patter and sometimes terrible jokes from Rick thrown in and you have a fabulous chilled out night to kick off the 2nd Skye Swing Jazz Festival." Music Jazz "A night of solo-piping and featuring 'Seudan' the exciting Highland pipe ensemble of Calum MacCrimmon, Angus MacKenzie, Fin Moore and Angus Nicolson. The music is alive and vital, closely related to its old natural step dance rhythms while the piobaireachd follows the song versions from which they originated. The arrangement and delivery of their repertoire is directly influenced by the music of the Western Isles of Scotland and the East Coast of Canada.\n\n\u201cSeudan take a free spirited approach to their music, harnessing the best of Hebridean and Cape Breton influences\u2026It makes for compelling listening!\u201d (Roddy MacLeod MBE)" Music Traditional "A night of solo-piping and featuring 'Seudan' the exciting Highland pipe ensemble of Calum MacCrimmon, Angus MacKenzie, Fin Moore and Angus Nicolson. The music is alive and vital, closely related to its old natural step dance rhythms while the piobaireachd follows the song versions from which they originated. The arrangement and delivery of their repertoire is directly influenced by the music of the Western Isles of Scotland and the East Coast of Canada.\n\n\u201cSeudan take a free spirited approach to their music, harnessing the best of Hebridean and Cape Breton influences\u2026It makes for compelling listening!\u201d (Roddy MacLeod MBE)" Music Traditional "A concert of bagpipe music, on the great Highland bagpipe and the smaller bellows pipes. Dr Decker Forrest is course leader of Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig's BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music course and a competition winner recently winning the Dunvegan Medal for Piping at the Skye Highland Games in Portree. Iain MacInnes is a Scottish folk musician, until recently working as the producer of the BBC Radio Scotland bagpipe music program Pipeline. He was formerly presenter of that program, before taking a one-year sabbatical in 2002 to write a book on piping in the 20th century. He has played the Scottish smallpipes and whistles in a number of folk bands including The Tannahill Weavers, Smalltalk, Ossian, and his own band. He has just completed one year as a mature student at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig, Skye's Gaelic College. Tonight's concert is supported by Enterprise Music Scotland." Music Traditional "A concert of bagpipe music, on the great Highland bagpipe and the smaller bellows pipes. Dr Decker Forrest is course leader of Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig's BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music course and a competition winner recently winning the Dunvegan Medal for Piping at the Skye Highland Games in Portree. Iain MacInnes is a Scottish folk musician, until recently working as the producer of the BBC Radio Scotland bagpipe music program Pipeline. He was formerly presenter of that program, before taking a one-year sabbatical in 2002 to write a book on piping in the 20th century. He has played the Scottish smallpipes and whistles in a number of folk bands including The Tannahill Weavers, Smalltalk, Ossian, and his own band. He has just completed one year as a mature student at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig, Skye's Gaelic College. Tonight's concert is supported by Enterprise Music Scotland." Music Traditional "The last time he came, he brought the house down with a night of epic piping. Although Fred\u2019s first love instrument remains the great Highland pipes, over the years his mastery has expanded to encompass whistles, Scottish smallpipes or reelpipes \u2013 Morrison, being a pivotal populariser of this once rare variety \u2013 and Irish Uilleann pipes. He was also one of the first Scottish artists to forge dynamic links with his Celtic cousins in Brittany and North West Spain, adding further to his repertoire of influences and tunes and has long been renowned as an outstanding tune composer. The concert will open with a set of tunes and songs led by Ellen MacDonald, with other Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig music students. In response to a suggestion from the wider Seall community, the raffle will be raising funds for the Sleat Think Tank Fuel Pump appeal." Music Traditional "The last time he came, he brought the house down with a night of epic piping. Although Fred\u2019s first love instrument remains the great Highland pipes, over the years his mastery has expanded to encompass whistles, Scottish smallpipes or reelpipes \u2013 Morrison, being a pivotal populariser of this once rare variety \u2013 and Irish Uilleann pipes. He was also one of the first Scottish artists to forge dynamic links with his Celtic cousins in Brittany and North West Spain, adding further to his repertoire of influences and tunes and has long been renowned as an outstanding tune composer. The concert will open with a set of tunes and songs led by Ellen MacDonald, with other Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig music students. In response to a suggestion from the wider Seall community, the raffle will be raising funds for the Sleat Think Tank Fuel Pump appeal." Music Traditional "Bruce is a singer, fiddle player, banjo player and guitarist with regular appearances at the Celtic Connections Festival and BBC Alba's \u2018Transatlantic Sessions\u2019. He has lived his musical life incorporating the sounds of his travels, which have taken the Bronx-born musician from Appalachia to Australia and just about everywhere in between. \u201cCommunity is integral to the music,\u201d Molsky explains. \u201cMost of us started playing in a social context. The music is all about pulse and heartbeat - everybody has that, it\u2019s just expressed a little differently in different places. There\u2019s always common ground that we can find.\u201d Bruce is one of those rare musicians who plays genuine folk music supported by a deep academic understanding of where it comes from. Read about and hear more of Bruce on http:\/\/www.brucemolsky.com\/ Making Connections: Bruce last played to a sold-out audience for SEALL in May 2013." Music World "Bruce is a singer, fiddle player, banjo player and guitarist with regular appearances at the Celtic Connections Festival and BBC Alba's \u2018Transatlantic Sessions\u2019. He has lived his musical life incorporating the sounds of his travels, which have taken the Bronx-born musician from Appalachia to Australia and just about everywhere in between. \u201cCommunity is integral to the music,\u201d Molsky explains. \u201cMost of us started playing in a social context. The music is all about pulse and heartbeat - everybody has that, it\u2019s just expressed a little differently in different places. There\u2019s always common ground that we can find.\u201d Bruce is one of those rare musicians who plays genuine folk music supported by a deep academic understanding of where it comes from. Read about and hear more of Bruce on http:\/\/www.brucemolsky.com\/ Making Connections: Bruce last played to a sold-out audience for SEALL in May 2013." Music World "Rugged yet disciplined, heartfelt whilst rousing and anthemic, refreshingly contemporary but rooted in tradition\u2026 Rura are a band inarguably at the forefront of Scottish folk. Internationally renowned for their punch-packing mix of highland pipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, bodhran, guitar and voice, Rura are one of the most exciting bands of their generation. Steven Blake, Jack Smedley, David Foley and Adam Brown create muscular, yet intricately arranged and lyrical instrumentals to match singer\/songwriter Adam Holmes\u2019 haunting songcraft \u2013 a perfected mix that has seen them rise to headline status at festivals throughout the UK and Europe. Since bursting on to the scene in 2010, as award winners at Glasgow\u2019s Celtic Connections festival, Rura have firmly established themselves as a major force. The release of their heralded first album, Break It Up, in 2012 (produced by Lau and Kan fiddler, Aidan O\u2019Rourke) was accompanied by multiple award wins and nominations \u2013 including the running for the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award 2013 - and now the five-piece\u2019s second release is just around the corner. Due for release in spring 2015, it is one of the most hotly-anticipated albums in recent years \u2013 and from a band of the very same. \u201cScotland\u2019s hottest folk prospects\u201d The Scotsman Read about, and hear, Rura on http:\/\/www.twentytwopromotions.com\/artists\/rura\/ Making Connections: SEALL had the pleasure hearing Rura when they played at the Scots Trad Awards Event in December in Inverness. Band member Adam Holmes's latest CD was nominated as Album of the Year." Music Traditional "Rugged yet disciplined, heartfelt whilst rousing and anthemic, refreshingly contemporary but rooted in tradition\u2026 Rura are a band inarguably at the forefront of Scottish folk. Internationally renowned for their punch-packing mix of highland pipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, bodhran, guitar and voice, Rura are one of the most exciting bands of their generation. Steven Blake, Jack Smedley, David Foley and Adam Brown create muscular, yet intricately arranged and lyrical instrumentals to match singer\/songwriter Adam Holmes\u2019 haunting songcraft \u2013 a perfected mix that has seen them rise to headline status at festivals throughout the UK and Europe. Since bursting on to the scene in 2010, as award winners at Glasgow\u2019s Celtic Connections festival, Rura have firmly established themselves as a major force. The release of their heralded first album, Break It Up, in 2012 (produced by Lau and Kan fiddler, Aidan O\u2019Rourke) was accompanied by multiple award wins and nominations \u2013 including the running for the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award 2013 - and now the five-piece\u2019s second release is just around the corner. Due for release in spring 2015, it is one of the most hotly-anticipated albums in recent years \u2013 and from a band of the very same. \u201cScotland\u2019s hottest folk prospects\u201d The Scotsman Read about, and hear, Rura on http:\/\/www.twentytwopromotions.com\/artists\/rura\/ Making Connections: SEALL had the pleasure hearing Rura when they played at the Scots Trad Awards Event in December in Inverness. Band member Adam Holmes's latest CD was nominated as Album of the Year." Music Traditional "The Traditional Music course at Scotland's Gaelic College presents the annual showcase, led by Music Director Decker Forrest, with beautiful Gaelic songs, fiddle, accordion solo and band-sets, based on the work of Musician in Residence Blair Douglas. Find out more about the Short courses at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig on Skye on http:\/\/www.smo.uhi.ac.uk\/en\/ Making Connections: SEALL has worked in partnership with the College for over 23 years, and is our main venue." Music Traditional "The Traditional Music course at Scotland's Gaelic College presents the annual showcase, led by Music Director Decker Forrest, with beautiful Gaelic songs, fiddle, accordion solo and band-sets, based on the work of Musician in Residence Blair Douglas. Find out more about the Short courses at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig on Skye on http:\/\/www.smo.uhi.ac.uk\/en\/ Making Connections: SEALL has worked in partnership with the College for over 23 years, and is our main venue." Music Traditional "Skip Gorman brings back to life the workaday world of the early settlers of the American West. His music is not the music of the Hollywood cowboy, but rather the simple, yet beautifully poignant music that was performed around campfires by cowboys and westward settlers in the 19th century. Skip brings to the music a scholar's knowledge of the cowboy's Celtic, Spanish and Afro-American roots as well as the personal experience gained by working as a cowboy on a ranch in Wyoming, along with an exquisite touch as a singer, guitarist, fiddler and mandolinist. After a first visit to south Skye in 2014, Skip was top of the list to be invited back again." Music World "Skip Gorman brings back to life the workaday world of the early settlers of the American West. His music is not the music of the Hollywood cowboy, but rather the simple, yet beautifully poignant music that was performed around campfires by cowboys and westward settlers in the 19th century. Skip brings to the music a scholar's knowledge of the cowboy's Celtic, Spanish and Afro-American roots as well as the personal experience gained by working as a cowboy on a ranch in Wyoming, along with an exquisite touch as a singer, guitarist, fiddler and mandolinist. After a first visit to south Skye in 2014, Skip was top of the list to be invited back again." Music World "A lusciously harmonious marriage of vintage Americana, classy original songwriting and finger-licking instrumental work,\n\nThe Bevvy Sisters\u2019 sound centres on the spellbinding vocal chemistry between co-lead singers Heather Macleod, Gina Rae and banjo-wielding Cera Impala. With guitarist David Donnelly completing the core quartet \u2013 and complementing the ladies with bassy backup vocals \u2013\n\ntheir delectable second album, Plan B, came out in 2014.\n\n'As sweet and sublime as a Michelin-starred dessert' FRUK\n\n'Imagine the Andrews Sisters with switchblades' FATEA\n\nMaking Connections: The Bevvys headlined at the first Skye Swing Jazz Festival in 2013." Music Jazz "A lusciously harmonious marriage of vintage Americana, classy original songwriting and finger-licking instrumental work,\n\nThe Bevvy Sisters\u2019 sound centres on the spellbinding vocal chemistry between co-lead singers Heather Macleod, Gina Rae and banjo-wielding Cera Impala. With guitarist David Donnelly completing the core quartet \u2013 and complementing the ladies with bassy backup vocals \u2013\n\ntheir delectable second album, Plan B, came out in 2014.\n\n'As sweet and sublime as a Michelin-starred dessert' FRUK\n\n'Imagine the Andrews Sisters with switchblades' FATEA\n\nMaking Connections: The Bevvys headlined at the first Skye Swing Jazz Festival in 2013." Music Jazz "We launch the 2015 season of Tuesday traditional concerts with Christine Primrose, Gaelic Singer of the year in 2009 amongst other accolades, from Carloway, Lewis and now living in Sleat. She is joined by Mod Gold Medallist, Arthur Cormack alongside Billy Ross, the Scots and Gaelic Singer from the folk group Ossian; Iain Smith on guitar and Blair Douglas, the renowned composer and accordion player. Decker Forrest will lead off with a piping set.\n\nFind out more about Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig and their week-long Short Courses on on http:\/\/www.smo.uhi.ac.uk\/en\/\n\nMaking Connections: At Easter and in July and August SEALL works with the Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig Short Courses to provide weekly traditional music concerts." Music Traditional "We launch the 2015 season of Tuesday traditional concerts with Christine Primrose, Gaelic Singer of the year in 2009 amongst other accolades, from Carloway, Lewis and now living in Sleat. She is joined by Mod Gold Medallist, Arthur Cormack alongside Billy Ross, the Scots and Gaelic Singer from the folk group Ossian; Iain Smith on guitar and Blair Douglas, the renowned composer and accordion player. Decker Forrest will lead off with a piping set.\n\nFind out more about Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig and their week-long Short Courses on on http:\/\/www.smo.uhi.ac.uk\/en\/\n\nMaking Connections: At Easter and in July and August SEALL works with the Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig Short Courses to provide weekly traditional music concerts." Music Traditional "Gabe McVarish, fiddle, is originally from California and now lives in Arisaig. He was twice winner of the Junior US National Scottish Fiddle Championship by the age of seventeen. He has played and recorded with a rich diversity of bands including Cl\u00edar, Kathleen MacInnes, and Ewan Robertson, and plays regularly with Dannsa. Sophie will join him for some stunning steps. Within the Highland music scene Maireard Green and Anna Massie need no introduction, just some speedy ticket-buying! For visitors let us explain: Multi-instrumentalists, Anna Massie and Mairearad Green are a captivating duo. Providing a highly energetic performance with a warm and friendly stage appearance, this duo will engage any audience. Individually, they perform with The Poozies, Blazin Fiddles, Karen Matheson, Box Club, Eddi Reader and Karine Polwart, and together in Scotland\u2019s one and only Celtic Big Band, The Unusual Suspects. Sophie Sophabuous will provide some dance steps. They create a unique sound and a great night\u2019s entertainment of not just accordion and guitar but pipes and banjo, as well as some good craic. **** "an accomplished delight" "...the camaraderie and sheer fun of musical collaboration is plainly evident and infectious." www.mairearadgreen.com and listen to them on www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/b01p8t2r Making Connections: Mairearad and Anna are the forces behind the Summer Isles Festival, which won the award for Community Event of the year at the Trad Awards, after only three years. Meanwhile F\u00e8is an Eilein has been going for 24 years and is still to be nominated! Are we jealous? - no just delighted about their success." Music Traditional "Gabe McVarish, fiddle, is originally from California and now lives in Arisaig. He was twice winner of the Junior US National Scottish Fiddle Championship by the age of seventeen. He has played and recorded with a rich diversity of bands including Cl\u00edar, Kathleen MacInnes, and Ewan Robertson, and plays regularly with Dannsa. Sophie will join him for some stunning steps. Within the Highland music scene Maireard Green and Anna Massie need no introduction, just some speedy ticket-buying! For visitors let us explain: Multi-instrumentalists, Anna Massie and Mairearad Green are a captivating duo. Providing a highly energetic performance with a warm and friendly stage appearance, this duo will engage any audience. Individually, they perform with The Poozies, Blazin Fiddles, Karen Matheson, Box Club, Eddi Reader and Karine Polwart, and together in Scotland\u2019s one and only Celtic Big Band, The Unusual Suspects. Sophie Sophabuous will provide some dance steps. They create a unique sound and a great night\u2019s entertainment of not just accordion and guitar but pipes and banjo, as well as some good craic. **** "an accomplished delight" "...the camaraderie and sheer fun of musical collaboration is plainly evident and infectious." www.mairearadgreen.com and listen to them on www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/b01p8t2r Making Connections: Mairearad and Anna are the forces behind the Summer Isles Festival, which won the award for Community Event of the year at the Trad Awards, after only three years. Meanwhile F\u00e8is an Eilein has been going for 24 years and is still to be nominated! Are we jealous? - no just delighted about their success." Music Traditional "We start this year's F\u00e8is an Eilein with a good old traditional C\u00e8ilidh. While a 'C\u00e8ilidh' in Gaelic is really a verb - you go and c\u00e8ilidh with someone in their house - tonight's event is a bit more orgniased. But only just! Come along and enjoy a wide range of talent from the area with singers, musicians, and pipers, young and old. We know there will be lots of families and young people in the audience tonight." Music Traditional "We start this year's F\u00e8is an Eilein with a good old traditional C\u00e8ilidh. While a 'C\u00e8ilidh' in Gaelic is really a verb - you go and c\u00e8ilidh with someone in their house - tonight's event is a bit more orgniased. But only just! Come along and enjoy a wide range of talent from the area with singers, musicians, and pipers, young and old. We know there will be lots of families and young people in the audience tonight." Music Traditional "Charlie Mckerron has been working in the traditional music scene since the early 1980s and is best known for his work with Capercaillie and Session A9. Charlie was brought up with the Northeast fiddle tradition, learning from his father and great uncle. Tonight he'll be joined by various other musicians for a great traditional concert." Music Traditional "Charlie Mckerron has been working in the traditional music scene since the early 1980s and is best known for his work with Capercaillie and Session A9. Charlie was brought up with the Northeast fiddle tradition, learning from his father and great uncle. Tonight he'll be joined by various other musicians for a great traditional concert." Music Traditional "A night of jigs, reels, slow airs and piobaireachd arranged by the Skye Piping Society. The guest invitation goes to Mairi MacInnes, Gaelic singer, a former Mod Gold Medal winner." Music Traditional "A night of jigs, reels, slow airs and piobaireachd arranged by the Skye Piping Society. The guest invitation goes to Mairi MacInnes, Gaelic singer, a former Mod Gold Medal winner." Music Traditional "Individually they\u2019re two of the best players around but collectively they create a chemistry which is almost magic. This duo have fast become one of the most talked about combinations on the circuit. They are not only vastly talented but have created a sound that is bursting with emotion and energy - a fusion of pipes and flutes which pushes the boundaries of what the instruments can achieve in a performance which is a vibrant mix of new and original compositions along with traditional tunes.\n\nTwo of the most major talents in contemporary Celtic piping, Scotland\u2019s Ross Ainslie and Tyrone-born Jarlath Henderson first met back in 2003 at the William Kennedy Piping Festival in Armagh. After taking their time to hone and perfect their unique partnership of Scottish bagpipes and Irish uilleann pipes, each also playing a variety of whistles, the pair exploded onto the scene with 2009\u2019s stunning debut album, Partners in Crime. Taking a couple of years off, Radio 2 Musician of the Year Award nominee Ross performed with Salsa Celtica, The Treacherous Orchestra and Dougie Maclean whilst Jarlath became a doctor. With last year\u2019s album \u2018Air-Fix\u2019 a critical success they are back on the road doing what they do best. Ross and Jarlath will be backed by the wonderfully talented Ali Hutton on guitar. \n\n \u201cTwo Stupendous young musicians\u201d * * * * Mojo Magazine\n\n\u201cSimply Outstanding\u201d * * * * Songlines\n\n\u201cRidiculously talented\u201d * * * * Glasgow Herald\n\nLink to their Facebook on https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RossAinslieAndJarlathHenderson\/timeline\n\nMaking Connections: SEALL finally caught up with the trio at a live performance at the 2014 Martyn Bennett Awards, and booked them immediately. Jarlath and Ali managed to play 5 major gigs in 36 hours in Celtic Connections!" Music Traditional "Individually they\u2019re two of the best players around but collectively they create a chemistry which is almost magic. This duo have fast become one of the most talked about combinations on the circuit. They are not only vastly talented but have created a sound that is bursting with emotion and energy - a fusion of pipes and flutes which pushes the boundaries of what the instruments can achieve in a performance which is a vibrant mix of new and original compositions along with traditional tunes.\n\nTwo of the most major talents in contemporary Celtic piping, Scotland\u2019s Ross Ainslie and Tyrone-born Jarlath Henderson first met back in 2003 at the William Kennedy Piping Festival in Armagh. After taking their time to hone and perfect their unique partnership of Scottish bagpipes and Irish uilleann pipes, each also playing a variety of whistles, the pair exploded onto the scene with 2009\u2019s stunning debut album, Partners in Crime. Taking a couple of years off, Radio 2 Musician of the Year Award nominee Ross performed with Salsa Celtica, The Treacherous Orchestra and Dougie Maclean whilst Jarlath became a doctor. With last year\u2019s album \u2018Air-Fix\u2019 a critical success they are back on the road doing what they do best. Ross and Jarlath will be backed by the wonderfully talented Ali Hutton on guitar. \n\n \u201cTwo Stupendous young musicians\u201d * * * * Mojo Magazine\n\n\u201cSimply Outstanding\u201d * * * * Songlines\n\n\u201cRidiculously talented\u201d * * * * Glasgow Herald\n\nLink to their Facebook on https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RossAinslieAndJarlathHenderson\/timeline\n\nMaking Connections: SEALL finally caught up with the trio at a live performance at the 2014 Martyn Bennett Awards, and booked them immediately. Jarlath and Ali managed to play 5 major gigs in 36 hours in Celtic Connections!" Music Traditional "The first year students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's traditional music course visit Sleat for a week at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig. Come and hear the talent of the future as these students develop their performance skills on pipes, fiddles, more pipes, guitar, clarsach and possible some more pipes." Music Traditional "The first year students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's traditional music course visit Sleat for a week at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig. Come and hear the talent of the future as these students develop their performance skills on pipes, fiddles, more pipes, guitar, clarsach and possible some more pipes." Music Traditional "Gerda Stevenson heads to Skye soon after her Celtic Connections appearance with her recently released and highly acclaimed debut album Night Touches Day', a wonderfully diverse and accomplished array of poetic original songs. Gerda is joined by Kyrre Slind, guitar, banjo, mandolin, lute; Seylan Baxter, cello and Rob MacNeacail, bass guitar, guitar, and piano\/keyboards.\n\n\u201cTook my breath away. It's extraordinarily good, quite stunning songwriting\u2026singing and arrangements are impeccable\u2026full of lovely wee quirks and surprises and it regularly caught me out by going to places totally unexpected but totally right. Braw, braw wark, aathegither. Braw, braw wark, aathegither\u201d (Dick Gaughan)\n\n\u201cGerda Stevenson possesses one of the most naturally expressive singing voices I've heard in many a year.\u201d Rory Macdonald of Runrig\n\nListen to Gerda HERE https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eDEvqTg22_c\n\n\n\nMaking connections: Gerda appeared in 'Grit' which was voted Best Event at the 2014 Trad Music Awards. She is the sister of Savourna, the clarsach player, and aunt to Anna-Wendy, fiddler, both of whom have performed for SEALL. Gerda is married to Angus MacNeacail, renowned Gaelic poet." Music Traditional "Gerda Stevenson heads to Skye soon after her Celtic Connections appearance with her recently released and highly acclaimed debut album Night Touches Day', a wonderfully diverse and accomplished array of poetic original songs. Gerda is joined by Kyrre Slind, guitar, banjo, mandolin, lute; Seylan Baxter, cello and Rob MacNeacail, bass guitar, guitar, and piano\/keyboards.\n\n\u201cTook my breath away. It's extraordinarily good, quite stunning songwriting\u2026singing and arrangements are impeccable\u2026full of lovely wee quirks and surprises and it regularly caught me out by going to places totally unexpected but totally right. Braw, braw wark, aathegither. Braw, braw wark, aathegither\u201d (Dick Gaughan)\n\n\u201cGerda Stevenson possesses one of the most naturally expressive singing voices I've heard in many a year.\u201d Rory Macdonald of Runrig\n\nListen to Gerda HERE https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eDEvqTg22_c\n\n\n\nMaking connections: Gerda appeared in 'Grit' which was voted Best Event at the 2014 Trad Music Awards. She is the sister of Savourna, the clarsach player, and aunt to Anna-Wendy, fiddler, both of whom have performed for SEALL. Gerda is married to Angus MacNeacail, renowned Gaelic poet." Music Traditional "Stand-up poet, armchair revolutionary and recumbent rocker, Elvis McGonagall is the sole resident of The Graceland Caravan Park where he scribbles verse whilst drinking malt whisky and listening to Johnny Cash. Elvis is the 2006 World Slam Champion, the compere of the notorious Blue Suede Sporran Club and a regular guest of BBC Radio 4\u2019s Saturday Live. \u2018funny, angry and tightly written....McGonagall combines anger, polish and carefully crafted verse in a way which recalls John Cooper Clarke\u2019 4-star The Scotsman \u2018side-splittingly funny\u2019 The Reading Rant" Comedy "Stand-up poet, armchair revolutionary and recumbent rocker, Elvis McGonagall is the sole resident of The Graceland Caravan Park where he scribbles verse whilst drinking malt whisky and listening to Johnny Cash. Elvis is the 2006 World Slam Champion, the compere of the notorious Blue Suede Sporran Club and a regular guest of BBC Radio 4\u2019s Saturday Live. \u2018funny, angry and tightly written....McGonagall combines anger, polish and carefully crafted verse in a way which recalls John Cooper Clarke\u2019 4-star The Scotsman \u2018side-splittingly funny\u2019 The Reading Rant" Comedy "Ben Miller plays Scottish smallpipes and Border pipes and brings his Spring tour, to Skye along with Cape Breton fiddle player\/step-dancer\/Gaelic Singer, Anita MacDonald (The Goin's On), and Scottish multi-instrumentalist, Ciar\u00e0n Ryan (Dallahan, Larsa, Adam Holmes and the Embers). A great afternoon of traditional Scottish music across the Atlantic with a nice cup of tea!" Music Traditional "Ben Miller plays Scottish smallpipes and Border pipes and brings his Spring tour, to Skye along with Cape Breton fiddle player\/step-dancer\/Gaelic Singer, Anita MacDonald (The Goin's On), and Scottish multi-instrumentalist, Ciar\u00e0n Ryan (Dallahan, Larsa, Adam Holmes and the Embers). A great afternoon of traditional Scottish music across the Atlantic with a nice cup of tea!" Music Traditional "At the end of term the talented students of the Sabhal M\u00f2r Traditional Music Course make a public presentation as part of their end-of-year exams. Not only would they appreciate an audience to play to, they will give you an evening of oustanding and varied traditional music and singing. It is here wou will hear some of the new rising talent that no doubt will soon be on major professional stages soon." Music Traditional "At the end of term the talented students of the Sabhal M\u00f2r Traditional Music Course make a public presentation as part of their end-of-year exams. Not only would they appreciate an audience to play to, they will give you an evening of oustanding and varied traditional music and singing. It is here wou will hear some of the new rising talent that no doubt will soon be on major professional stages soon." Music Traditional "Simon Thoumire and Ian Carr in a very rare appearance Concertina player Simon and guitarist Ian first met in 1988 in the inaugural BBC Radio 2 Young Tradition Award. Neither of them won it. But Simon Thoumire is a now a leading Scottish musician and an English concertina wizard - (and organiser of the Scots Trad Awards - come and thank Simon for ours!) while Ian Carr is a guitar player with Sw\u022fp, Kate Rusby and Kathyn Tickell. They rarely head out on tour so we are really privileged to have them." Music Traditional "Simon Thoumire and Ian Carr in a very rare appearance Concertina player Simon and guitarist Ian first met in 1988 in the inaugural BBC Radio 2 Young Tradition Award. Neither of them won it. But Simon Thoumire is a now a leading Scottish musician and an English concertina wizard - (and organiser of the Scots Trad Awards - come and thank Simon for ours!) while Ian Carr is a guitar player with Sw\u022fp, Kate Rusby and Kathyn Tickell. They rarely head out on tour so we are really privileged to have them." Music Traditional "Shooglenifty was SEALL\u2019s Headline Band for our 1,000th event in May 2014, and return to launch their new CD \u2018The Untied Knot\u2019. The band are most at home playing live, and matching the excitement of releasing the new album, 2015 has been a year of very special gigs. They enjoyed not one, but three 25th Anniversary Parties \u2013 they sold out the city\u2019s iconic Old Fruitmarket venue at Celtic Connections in January, they blew the roof off a packed Glenuig Hall in April, and, in May, celebrated at a late night album launch at La Belle Angele, Edinburgh. \u201cTop to bottom The Untied Knot is a fine piece of work awash with spectacular displays of musicianship and bewildering levels of innovation\u201d \u2013 Folk Words There will be dancing! and an opening set from TradBeats Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 Nov 10am - 4.30pm TradBeats Workshops in Gaelic mouth music, step dance, beat-boxing Organised by Sophie Stevenson with Griogair Labhraidh, Lewis MacRae, Mairi Britton, Eilidh Munro. Age 14-25. Early bird tickets available! Contact Sophie Stevenson on 07783433807 or email sophie@sophabulous.co.uk." Music Traditional "Shooglenifty was SEALL\u2019s Headline Band for our 1,000th event in May 2014, and return to launch their new CD \u2018The Untied Knot\u2019. The band are most at home playing live, and matching the excitement of releasing the new album, 2015 has been a year of very special gigs. They enjoyed not one, but three 25th Anniversary Parties \u2013 they sold out the city\u2019s iconic Old Fruitmarket venue at Celtic Connections in January, they blew the roof off a packed Glenuig Hall in April, and, in May, celebrated at a late night album launch at La Belle Angele, Edinburgh. \u201cTop to bottom The Untied Knot is a fine piece of work awash with spectacular displays of musicianship and bewildering levels of innovation\u201d \u2013 Folk Words There will be dancing! and an opening set from TradBeats Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 Nov 10am - 4.30pm TradBeats Workshops in Gaelic mouth music, step dance, beat-boxing Organised by Sophie Stevenson with Griogair Labhraidh, Lewis MacRae, Mairi Britton, Eilidh Munro. Age 14-25. Early bird tickets available! Contact Sophie Stevenson on 07783433807 or email sophie@sophabulous.co.uk." Music Traditional "'Kakatsitsi' are a group of traditional drummers, dancers and singers from the Ga tribe of Southern Ghana. Everyone, and particularly children, are invited to join in the afternoon workshop, to learn some rhythms, chants and dances, with a strong possibility of joining Kakatsitsi on stage tonight!" Workshop "'Kakatsitsi' are a group of traditional drummers, dancers and singers from the Ga tribe of Southern Ghana. Everyone, and particularly children, are invited to join in the afternoon workshop, to learn some rhythms, chants and dances, with a strong possibility of joining Kakatsitsi on stage tonight!" Workshop "Julie Cajune from the Salish Flathead Reservation ~ a World Premier\n\nBELIEF is contemporary American Indian Theatre and story-telling at its finest. Julie Cajune\u2019s one-woman play comprises interconnected Salish women\u2019s stories, poetry and music. \n\nIt takes in a historic connection with her ancestor, Duncan McDonald, a descendant of the Glencoe McDonalds. But by 1877 he considered himself a member of the Nez Perce tribe on the Rocky Mountains of Idaho. His story is re-told in the book by historian Dr James Hunter, \u2018Glencoe and the Indians\u2019.\n\nJulie will be working with music students from Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig during here visit. \n\n\u201cBELIEF renews the spirit of honesty and truth\u201d" Talks and Literature "Julie Cajune from the Salish Flathead Reservation ~ a World Premier\n\nBELIEF is contemporary American Indian Theatre and story-telling at its finest. Julie Cajune\u2019s one-woman play comprises interconnected Salish women\u2019s stories, poetry and music. \n\nIt takes in a historic connection with her ancestor, Duncan McDonald, a descendant of the Glencoe McDonalds. But by 1877 he considered himself a member of the Nez Perce tribe on the Rocky Mountains of Idaho. His story is re-told in the book by historian Dr James Hunter, \u2018Glencoe and the Indians\u2019.\n\nJulie will be working with music students from Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig during here visit. \n\n\u201cBELIEF renews the spirit of honesty and truth\u201d" Talks and Literature "'Kakatsitsi' are a group of traditional drummers, dancers and singers from the Ga tribe of Southern Ghana, with their roots in the fishing community of Jamestown, the part of Accra where the British based their colonial headquarters. Their music takes traditional rhythms and chants rearranging them in a modern and accessible way. Since 1996, 'Kakatsitsi' have toured the UK 12 times, now with a strong dance element, to complement the already outstanding drumming and singing." Music World "'Kakatsitsi' are a group of traditional drummers, dancers and singers from the Ga tribe of Southern Ghana, with their roots in the fishing community of Jamestown, the part of Accra where the British based their colonial headquarters. Their music takes traditional rhythms and chants rearranging them in a modern and accessible way. Since 1996, 'Kakatsitsi' have toured the UK 12 times, now with a strong dance element, to complement the already outstanding drumming and singing." Music World "Christine Primrose, Gaelic Singer of the year in 2009, amongst other accolades, is from Carloway, Lewis and now lives in Sleat. She is joined by Mod Gold Medallist, Arthur Cormack, alongside Billy Ross, the Scots and Gaelic Singer from the folk group Ossian; Iain Smith on guitar and Blair Douglas, the renowned composer, accordion player and Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig's Musician in Residence. No doubt others will provide guest spots during the evening." Music Traditional "Christine Primrose, Gaelic Singer of the year in 2009, amongst other accolades, is from Carloway, Lewis and now lives in Sleat. She is joined by Mod Gold Medallist, Arthur Cormack, alongside Billy Ross, the Scots and Gaelic Singer from the folk group Ossian; Iain Smith on guitar and Blair Douglas, the renowned composer, accordion player and Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig's Musician in Residence. No doubt others will provide guest spots during the evening." Music Traditional "Bruce Molsky is a singer, a fiddle player par excellence, a banjo player and a guitarist, and one of the few musicians who we keep welcoming back - he is just too good to miss on any tour. In the last ten years, Bruce has gained an ever greater profile as a result of his solo tours, his work with Andy Irvine\u2019s Mozaik, his regular appearances at the Celtic Connections Festival, his TV appearances, recordings and last year\u2019s tour, all badged as The Transatlantic Sessions. While most identified with traditional American old-time music, Molsky\u2019s influences range from the Appalachian soul of Tommy Jarrell to Delta blues; from the haunting modal strains of Irish music to the rhythmically nimble music of Eastern Europe. He is reckoned to be the premier old-time fiddler in the world, the defining virtuoso of Appalachia's timeless folk music traditions. Tonight he is joined by the French Canadian trio 'Visht\u00e8n'. This Acadian band mixes rhythms and irresistible dancing and climbing notes and voices to the sky\u2026 high voltage musicians. The members of this driving trio are both powerful francophone singers and fiery multi-instrumentalists, fusing Acadian and Celtic genres with rock and indie-folk influence. \u201cRhythms, melodies, voices, musicianship\u2026 a near perfect ensemble. Visht\u00e8n, what a world!\u201d" Music World "Bruce Molsky is a singer, a fiddle player par excellence, a banjo player and a guitarist, and one of the few musicians who we keep welcoming back - he is just too good to miss on any tour. In the last ten years, Bruce has gained an ever greater profile as a result of his solo tours, his work with Andy Irvine\u2019s Mozaik, his regular appearances at the Celtic Connections Festival, his TV appearances, recordings and last year\u2019s tour, all badged as The Transatlantic Sessions. While most identified with traditional American old-time music, Molsky\u2019s influences range from the Appalachian soul of Tommy Jarrell to Delta blues; from the haunting modal strains of Irish music to the rhythmically nimble music of Eastern Europe. He is reckoned to be the premier old-time fiddler in the world, the defining virtuoso of Appalachia's timeless folk music traditions. Tonight he is joined by the French Canadian trio 'Visht\u00e8n'. This Acadian band mixes rhythms and irresistible dancing and climbing notes and voices to the sky\u2026 high voltage musicians. The members of this driving trio are both powerful francophone singers and fiery multi-instrumentalists, fusing Acadian and Celtic genres with rock and indie-folk influence. \u201cRhythms, melodies, voices, musicianship\u2026 a near perfect ensemble. Visht\u00e8n, what a world!\u201d" Music World "Our opening concert in collaboration with the Gaelic Colleges Short Courses - Gaelic, Scots songs and music from Skye's new 'Gaelic super-group'. Individually they are all well known as past Mod Gold Medallists and members of well known bands, together they bring together a great night of Gaelic and Scots song, music and good craic. Christine Primrose, Gaelic song; Billy Ross, Gaelic and Scots song; Arthur Cormack, Gaelic song; Decker Forrest, pipes; Iain Smith, guitar; and Blair Douglas, keyboards and accordian. They will be joined by Gabe McVarish and step-dancer Sophie Stevenson." Music Traditional "Our opening concert in collaboration with the Gaelic Colleges Short Courses - Gaelic, Scots songs and music from Skye's new 'Gaelic super-group'. Individually they are all well known as past Mod Gold Medallists and members of well known bands, together they bring together a great night of Gaelic and Scots song, music and good craic. Christine Primrose, Gaelic song; Billy Ross, Gaelic and Scots song; Arthur Cormack, Gaelic song; Decker Forrest, pipes; Iain Smith, guitar; and Blair Douglas, keyboards and accordian. They will be joined by Gabe McVarish and step-dancer Sophie Stevenson." Music Traditional "Anne Martin, Gaelic singer from Kilmuir, Skye, and Jason Singh explore their connecting worlds by weaving Gaelic song, Beatboxing, Electronica and Indian Raga\/Folk to produce an exciting, fresh and rooted creative performance. Music, conversation and song investigate the struggle for land, culture and identity experienced by the Highlanders of Scotland during periods of clearance, and in Northern India through partition. The concert opens with this year's Radio 2 Young Folk Award winner Brighde Chaimbeul, who was raised in Sleat and now lives in Kyle. Brighde is a truly astonishingly talented 17 year old piper. She studies at St Mary's Music School in Edinburgh and is joined by her sister M\u00e0iri, and Innes White." Music World "Anne Martin, Gaelic singer from Kilmuir, Skye, and Jason Singh explore their connecting worlds by weaving Gaelic song, Beatboxing, Electronica and Indian Raga\/Folk to produce an exciting, fresh and rooted creative performance. Music, conversation and song investigate the struggle for land, culture and identity experienced by the Highlanders of Scotland during periods of clearance, and in Northern India through partition. The concert opens with this year's Radio 2 Young Folk Award winner Brighde Chaimbeul, who was raised in Sleat and now lives in Kyle. Brighde is a truly astonishingly talented 17 year old piper. She studies at St Mary's Music School in Edinburgh and is joined by her sister M\u00e0iri, and Innes White." Music World "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "Award-winning violinist Tim Kliphuis is a legend in the gypsy world. His Trio with Nigel Clark (guitar) and Roy Percy (bass) perform \u201cthe most breathtaking instrumental show you\u2019ll hear this year\u201d \u2013 an exciting and profoundly musical blend of gypsy jazz, classical and folk music. The Tim Kliphuis Trio were founded in 2006, after meeting in a small Russian cultural caf\u00e9 in Glasgow called Caf\u00e9 Cossachok. Starting out with Grappelli jazz on their first tours in the Scottish Highlands - including SEALL - they quickly developed a personal sound including other styles and repertoire from classical and folk music. Tim Kliphuis combines dazzling perfection and complete musical freedom like no-one else in the world. Nigel Clark (guitar) has worked with some of the biggest names in jazz and pop throughout the last 15 years and has toured the world as a leader, sideman and accompanist. Roy Percy (double bass) has been a driving force in many bands since the 1980s. His unique bass slapping techniques, unrivalled in Europe, and his subtle dynamic feel make for a great range of emotions." Music Jazz "Award-winning violinist Tim Kliphuis is a legend in the gypsy world. His Trio with Nigel Clark (guitar) and Roy Percy (bass) perform \u201cthe most breathtaking instrumental show you\u2019ll hear this year\u201d \u2013 an exciting and profoundly musical blend of gypsy jazz, classical and folk music. The Tim Kliphuis Trio were founded in 2006, after meeting in a small Russian cultural caf\u00e9 in Glasgow called Caf\u00e9 Cossachok. Starting out with Grappelli jazz on their first tours in the Scottish Highlands - including SEALL - they quickly developed a personal sound including other styles and repertoire from classical and folk music. Tim Kliphuis combines dazzling perfection and complete musical freedom like no-one else in the world. Nigel Clark (guitar) has worked with some of the biggest names in jazz and pop throughout the last 15 years and has toured the world as a leader, sideman and accompanist. Roy Percy (double bass) has been a driving force in many bands since the 1980s. His unique bass slapping techniques, unrivalled in Europe, and his subtle dynamic feel make for a great range of emotions." Music Jazz "Mairearad Green launches her new CD \u2018Summer Isles\u2019 with Hector MacInnes and Mike Vass Renowned for her deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her dextrous piping, Mairearad (The Poozies and with Anna Massie) is in great demand as a musician and composer. \u201can exquisite collection of acoustic, folk and cinematic vignettes that create an overwhelming listening experience.\u201d Folk Radio UK. Our second band is 'Doc Livingstone' - musician singer\/songwriter based on the Isle of Skye. He will be joined by Brendan Martin, fiddle, and Keri Simpson on bass." Music Traditional "Mairearad Green launches her new CD \u2018Summer Isles\u2019 with Hector MacInnes and Mike Vass Renowned for her deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her dextrous piping, Mairearad (The Poozies and with Anna Massie) is in great demand as a musician and composer. \u201can exquisite collection of acoustic, folk and cinematic vignettes that create an overwhelming listening experience.\u201d Folk Radio UK. Our second band is 'Doc Livingstone' - musician singer\/songwriter based on the Isle of Skye. He will be joined by Brendan Martin, fiddle, and Keri Simpson on bass." Music Traditional "\u2018The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc\u2019 comprise three master fiddle players from three different and very distinctive Nordic countries \/ regions. Kevin Henderson (Fiddlers\u2019 Bid, Boys of the Lough\u2019 and \u2018Session A9') hails from Shetland; Olav Luksengard Mjelva is an award winning fiddle player from Norway and Anders Hall is an acclaimed exponent of the Swedish fiddle tradition.\n\nCombined as \u2018The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc\u2019 they skilfully weave the many components of their three musical cultures and traditions together in a hugely atmospheric and dynamic fashion, all laced through with liberal helpings of humour for good measure.\n\nAny lover of great quality fiddle music and playing should not miss \u2018The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc\u2019 in concert. \n\nA welcome return to the SEALL stage after their last visit exactly 3 years ago.\n\nhttp:\/\/thenordicfiddlersbloc.com\/video\/" Music Traditional "\u2018The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc\u2019 comprise three master fiddle players from three different and very distinctive Nordic countries \/ regions. Kevin Henderson (Fiddlers\u2019 Bid, Boys of the Lough\u2019 and \u2018Session A9') hails from Shetland; Olav Luksengard Mjelva is an award winning fiddle player from Norway and Anders Hall is an acclaimed exponent of the Swedish fiddle tradition.\n\nCombined as \u2018The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc\u2019 they skilfully weave the many components of their three musical cultures and traditions together in a hugely atmospheric and dynamic fashion, all laced through with liberal helpings of humour for good measure.\n\nAny lover of great quality fiddle music and playing should not miss \u2018The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc\u2019 in concert. \n\nA welcome return to the SEALL stage after their last visit exactly 3 years ago.\n\nhttp:\/\/thenordicfiddlersbloc.com\/video\/" Music Traditional "Bound together by a superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and precious, Russell deCarle with Denis Keldie and Steve Briggs are as close to joined-at-the-hip perfection as can ever be encountered. The musicianship is dazzling even when the tone is understated and in the gentlest of \u2018nice and easy does it\u2019 grooves. Golden-haired Russell delivers his rock \u2018n\u2019 roll in crowned-King crooner style as his monstrously talented sidekicks take virtuoso into a stratosphere that lies somewhere between JJ Cale and the very best Gyspy Jazz you ever heard. deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots band 'Prairie Oyster' and is a classy cat whose heart knows how to deliver a lyric. All three have served their time \u2013 this is old-school masterclass." Music World "Bound together by a superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and precious, Russell deCarle with Denis Keldie and Steve Briggs are as close to joined-at-the-hip perfection as can ever be encountered. The musicianship is dazzling even when the tone is understated and in the gentlest of \u2018nice and easy does it\u2019 grooves. Golden-haired Russell delivers his rock \u2018n\u2019 roll in crowned-King crooner style as his monstrously talented sidekicks take virtuoso into a stratosphere that lies somewhere between JJ Cale and the very best Gyspy Jazz you ever heard. deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots band 'Prairie Oyster' and is a classy cat whose heart knows how to deliver a lyric. All three have served their time \u2013 this is old-school masterclass." Music World "Saxophonist Paul Towndrow is with the multi-award winning four-piece horn section Brass Jaw, and a member of Scotland\u2019s flagship jazz orchestra, The SNJO. Fresh from a UK-wide duo tour, Paul heads for Skye with pianist Steve Hamilton, virtuosic drumming powerhouse Alyn Cosker, and one of the leading lights of the double bass world, Euan Burton. They will premier specially expanded quartet versions of tunes from his latest album \u2018We Shine The Sun\u2019 (Paul Towndrow & Steve Hamilton Duo).\n\n\u201cA turbo-charged amalgam of all your saxophone heroes\u201d The Guardian" Music Jazz "Saxophonist Paul Towndrow is with the multi-award winning four-piece horn section Brass Jaw, and a member of Scotland\u2019s flagship jazz orchestra, The SNJO. Fresh from a UK-wide duo tour, Paul heads for Skye with pianist Steve Hamilton, virtuosic drumming powerhouse Alyn Cosker, and one of the leading lights of the double bass world, Euan Burton. They will premier specially expanded quartet versions of tunes from his latest album \u2018We Shine The Sun\u2019 (Paul Towndrow & Steve Hamilton Duo).\n\n\u201cA turbo-charged amalgam of all your saxophone heroes\u201d The Guardian" Music Jazz "Honourable Rodney J. MacDonald, E.C.N.S., is an accomplished Cape Breton musician and dancer who has performed throughout Atlantic Canada, Eastern USA, Central Canada, and Scotland. He is the grandson of the great fiddler and composer, the late Donald Angus Beaton and comes from a family of musicians. He began step dancing at home at a young age and began playing the fiddle at the age of 12 as a result of lessons from his uncle, Kinnon Beaton. He is a former Premier of Nova Scotia and Cabinet Minister and currently the CEO of Colaisde na Gaidhlig \/ The Gaelic College and resides in Mabou.\n\nRodney is on his way home to Cape Breton after playing in Celtic Connections and Benbecula. He is joined by two other great musicians from Cape Breton, Colin Macdonald and Britney Rankin." Music Traditional "Honourable Rodney J. MacDonald, E.C.N.S., is an accomplished Cape Breton musician and dancer who has performed throughout Atlantic Canada, Eastern USA, Central Canada, and Scotland. He is the grandson of the great fiddler and composer, the late Donald Angus Beaton and comes from a family of musicians. He began step dancing at home at a young age and began playing the fiddle at the age of 12 as a result of lessons from his uncle, Kinnon Beaton. He is a former Premier of Nova Scotia and Cabinet Minister and currently the CEO of Colaisde na Gaidhlig \/ The Gaelic College and resides in Mabou.\n\nRodney is on his way home to Cape Breton after playing in Celtic Connections and Benbecula. He is joined by two other great musicians from Cape Breton, Colin Macdonald and Britney Rankin." Music Traditional "The powerhouse partnership from Orkney of Douglas Montgomery (fiddle\/viola) and Brian Cromarty (songs\/guitar\/mandola), jointly known as Saltfishforty, have won a devoted following throughout the UK and beyond, figuring greatly in the currently flourishing revival of Orkney\u2019s traditional music. Even if you start the night sitting down it won't be long before the dance floor is filled.\n\nIt first ignited back in 2002 \u2013 more by accident than design, as Cromarty recalls: \u201cWe\u2019d known each other since primary school, and played together loads in sessions and various bands, but then we were booked in a four-piece for a charity gig, and only us two turned up. We decided to go on and just make as much noise as two people possibly could \u2013 which is kind of how it\u2019s been ever since.\u201d\n\n"Outstanding musicianship. . . their mix of traditional, contemporary and original tunes and songs, stirred together with Scottish, country, blues, Balkan and rockabilly influences, deliver a wealth of lyricism and finesse" (The Scotsman)" Music Traditional "The powerhouse partnership from Orkney of Douglas Montgomery (fiddle\/viola) and Brian Cromarty (songs\/guitar\/mandola), jointly known as Saltfishforty, have won a devoted following throughout the UK and beyond, figuring greatly in the currently flourishing revival of Orkney\u2019s traditional music. Even if you start the night sitting down it won't be long before the dance floor is filled.\n\nIt first ignited back in 2002 \u2013 more by accident than design, as Cromarty recalls: \u201cWe\u2019d known each other since primary school, and played together loads in sessions and various bands, but then we were booked in a four-piece for a charity gig, and only us two turned up. We decided to go on and just make as much noise as two people possibly could \u2013 which is kind of how it\u2019s been ever since.\u201d\n\n"Outstanding musicianship. . . their mix of traditional, contemporary and original tunes and songs, stirred together with Scottish, country, blues, Balkan and rockabilly influences, deliver a wealth of lyricism and finesse" (The Scotsman)" Music Traditional "In English and Gaelic with a little Arabic and Spanish and understood by everyone! A young man, Sorley, drives north to Raasay to try to stop the woman he loves marrying another man. Her name is Eimhir. But as Sorley nears Raasay, the memories of his upbringing in Hallaig Wood return. Memories he has suppressed since he ran away from the island at fourteen, never to return. When he reaches the island, the same choice he ran from many years ago confronts him again. 'Hallaig' is based on two poems written by Sorley Maclean - 'Hallaig' and 'An Roghainn'. It is a story about unrequited love and how the small choices we make in life can affect us. It is about loss - of time, life, love and language. With Davie Walker, Marie Morrison, Martin MacIntyre. The play lasts for 1 hour and tickets include a hot pie and a drink. Limited seating - book now! Hallaig - Dealbh-chuich le Iain F Macle\u00f2id. Tha fear \u00f2g, Somhairle, a' draibheadh gu tuath, gu Ratharsaidh. Tha e a' dol a dh'fheuchainn ri stad a chur air an gaol geal \u00e0lainn aige p\u00f2sadh duine eile. 'S e Eimhir an t-ainm a th'oirre. Ach mar as fhaisg a tha Somhairle a' tighinn air an eilean, 's ann a tha a' chuimhne aige air na thachair nuair a bha e \u00f2g a' tighinn air ais thuige. Na rudan a dh'adhbharraich gun ruith e air falbh aig ceithir bliadhna deug a dh'aois. Cha deach e air ais bhon uairsin. Nuair a tha e a' ruighinn an Eilein, tha an t-aon roghainn a thug air teiche na \u00f2ige roimhe a-rithist. Tha 'Hallaig' st\u00e8idhichte air d\u00e0 ph\u00ecos b\u00e0rdachd le Somhairle MacGiill-eathain - "Hallag' agus 'An Roghainn'. 'S e sgeulachd mu dheidhinn gaol neo-dh\u00ecolta a th'ann, agus mar a dh'fhaodas roghainn beag atharrachadh ar beatha. Tha e mu dheidhinn call - t\u00ecm, gaol agus c\u00e0nan. Tha 'Hallaig' air a riochdachadh le Theatar Robhanis, companaidh theatar G\u00e0idhlig st\u00e8idhichte ann an Le\u00f2dhas. Fhuair an dealbh-chluich seo taic bho Alba Chruthachail, B\u00f2rd na G\u00e0idhlig, Theatar N\u00e0iseanta na h-Alba, Glaschu Be\u00f2, An Lanntair agus Play Pieces. 'S e 'Uisge-Beatha gu Le\u00f2r' am p\u00ecos theatar bho dheireadh a rinn iad, an co-bhonn le Theatar N\u00e0iseanta na h-Alba." Theatre Adult "In English and Gaelic with a little Arabic and Spanish and understood by everyone! A young man, Sorley, drives north to Raasay to try to stop the woman he loves marrying another man. Her name is Eimhir. But as Sorley nears Raasay, the memories of his upbringing in Hallaig Wood return. Memories he has suppressed since he ran away from the island at fourteen, never to return. When he reaches the island, the same choice he ran from many years ago confronts him again. 'Hallaig' is based on two poems written by Sorley Maclean - 'Hallaig' and 'An Roghainn'. It is a story about unrequited love and how the small choices we make in life can affect us. It is about loss - of time, life, love and language. With Davie Walker, Marie Morrison, Martin MacIntyre. The play lasts for 1 hour and tickets include a hot pie and a drink. Limited seating - book now! Hallaig - Dealbh-chuich le Iain F Macle\u00f2id. Tha fear \u00f2g, Somhairle, a' draibheadh gu tuath, gu Ratharsaidh. Tha e a' dol a dh'fheuchainn ri stad a chur air an gaol geal \u00e0lainn aige p\u00f2sadh duine eile. 'S e Eimhir an t-ainm a th'oirre. Ach mar as fhaisg a tha Somhairle a' tighinn air an eilean, 's ann a tha a' chuimhne aige air na thachair nuair a bha e \u00f2g a' tighinn air ais thuige. Na rudan a dh'adhbharraich gun ruith e air falbh aig ceithir bliadhna deug a dh'aois. Cha deach e air ais bhon uairsin. Nuair a tha e a' ruighinn an Eilein, tha an t-aon roghainn a thug air teiche na \u00f2ige roimhe a-rithist. Tha 'Hallaig' st\u00e8idhichte air d\u00e0 ph\u00ecos b\u00e0rdachd le Somhairle MacGiill-eathain - "Hallag' agus 'An Roghainn'. 'S e sgeulachd mu dheidhinn gaol neo-dh\u00ecolta a th'ann, agus mar a dh'fhaodas roghainn beag atharrachadh ar beatha. Tha e mu dheidhinn call - t\u00ecm, gaol agus c\u00e0nan. Tha 'Hallaig' air a riochdachadh le Theatar Robhanis, companaidh theatar G\u00e0idhlig st\u00e8idhichte ann an Le\u00f2dhas. Fhuair an dealbh-chluich seo taic bho Alba Chruthachail, B\u00f2rd na G\u00e0idhlig, Theatar N\u00e0iseanta na h-Alba, Glaschu Be\u00f2, An Lanntair agus Play Pieces. 'S e 'Uisge-Beatha gu Le\u00f2r' am p\u00ecos theatar bho dheireadh a rinn iad, an co-bhonn le Theatar N\u00e0iseanta na h-Alba." Theatre Adult "Rab\u2019s first fully-professional engagements were in 1967. Almost 50 years and more than 20 albums later he remains a vital, popular, prolific and acclaimed songwriter and performer. Rab now heads out with a solo version of his recent sold-out January concert at Glasgow\u2019s Celtic Connections. In January 2015 Rab played a significant guest role in the prestigious opening concert at Celtic Connections, an orchestration of Martyn Bennett\u2019s acclaimed Grit album by Greg Lawson. There were also creative collaborations with Barbara Dickson and he has been touring with acclaimed Gaelic singer Kathleen MacInnes with a variation on their Love, Ballads and Murder show. A relationship with Gerry Rafferty continued from the time Rab was a founder member of Stealers Wheel. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. Rab is also on the Executive Committee of the Musicians\u2019 Union who sponsored the \u2018Venue of the Year\u2019 award to SEALL at SMO last December. This is our way of thanking them for that support." Music Traditional "Rab\u2019s first fully-professional engagements were in 1967. Almost 50 years and more than 20 albums later he remains a vital, popular, prolific and acclaimed songwriter and performer. Rab now heads out with a solo version of his recent sold-out January concert at Glasgow\u2019s Celtic Connections. In January 2015 Rab played a significant guest role in the prestigious opening concert at Celtic Connections, an orchestration of Martyn Bennett\u2019s acclaimed Grit album by Greg Lawson. There were also creative collaborations with Barbara Dickson and he has been touring with acclaimed Gaelic singer Kathleen MacInnes with a variation on their Love, Ballads and Murder show. A relationship with Gerry Rafferty continued from the time Rab was a founder member of Stealers Wheel. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. Rab is also on the Executive Committee of the Musicians\u2019 Union who sponsored the \u2018Venue of the Year\u2019 award to SEALL at SMO last December. This is our way of thanking them for that support." Music Traditional "The Traditional Music Department of Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig, lead by Piper Decker Forrest, presents its Spring concert, featuring a wide variety of traditional musicians and singers, showing of the current generation of young talent. Guest artist is piper Allan MacDonald of Glenuig." Music Traditional "The Traditional Music Department of Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig, lead by Piper Decker Forrest, presents its Spring concert, featuring a wide variety of traditional musicians and singers, showing of the current generation of young talent. Guest artist is piper Allan MacDonald of Glenuig." Music Traditional "A mix of wild Strathspeys, rip-roaring jigs and reels and beautifully melodious slow airs, and good banter. \u201cPlaying of fabulous sensitivity and genuine heart\u201d The Glasgow Herald. \u2018Gallop to Callop\u2019 is the d\u00e9but solo album from West Highland fiddler and \u2018Blazin\u2019 Fiddles\u2019 founding member, Iain Macfarlane. Recorded at his Old Laundry Studio in Glenfinnan, the album is a culmination of years steeped in traditional music and brings together many wonderful musical alliances. with Iain MacFarlane, fiddle Ingrid Henderson, piano and cl\u00e0rsach Ewan Robertson, guitar Dermot Byrne, accordion Megan Henderson, fiddle \u201cIain has rightly the reputation for bringing absolute joy to his live appearances.\u201d Folkmusic Radio The new CD is nominated for this year\u2019s Trad Music Awards \u2018CD of the Year\u2019 A World Premier" Music Traditional "A mix of wild Strathspeys, rip-roaring jigs and reels and beautifully melodious slow airs, and good banter. \u201cPlaying of fabulous sensitivity and genuine heart\u201d The Glasgow Herald. \u2018Gallop to Callop\u2019 is the d\u00e9but solo album from West Highland fiddler and \u2018Blazin\u2019 Fiddles\u2019 founding member, Iain Macfarlane. Recorded at his Old Laundry Studio in Glenfinnan, the album is a culmination of years steeped in traditional music and brings together many wonderful musical alliances. with Iain MacFarlane, fiddle Ingrid Henderson, piano and cl\u00e0rsach Ewan Robertson, guitar Dermot Byrne, accordion Megan Henderson, fiddle \u201cIain has rightly the reputation for bringing absolute joy to his live appearances.\u201d Folkmusic Radio The new CD is nominated for this year\u2019s Trad Music Awards \u2018CD of the Year\u2019 A World Premier" Music Traditional "Celebrating their tenth anniversary this year - A lusciously harmonious marriage of vintage Americana, classy original songwriting and finger-licking instrumental work, the much loved Bevvy Sisters\u2019 sound centres on the spellbinding vocal chemistry between co-lead singers Heather Macleod, Gina Rae and banjo-wielding Cera Impala. Guitarist David Donnelly completes the core quartet \u2013 complementing the ladies with bassy backup vocals. \u201cImagine The Andrews Sisters with Switchblades\u201d FATEA \u201cAs sweet and sublime as a Michelin-starred dessert\u201d FRUK" Music Jazz "Celebrating their tenth anniversary this year - A lusciously harmonious marriage of vintage Americana, classy original songwriting and finger-licking instrumental work, the much loved Bevvy Sisters\u2019 sound centres on the spellbinding vocal chemistry between co-lead singers Heather Macleod, Gina Rae and banjo-wielding Cera Impala. Guitarist David Donnelly completes the core quartet \u2013 complementing the ladies with bassy backup vocals. \u201cImagine The Andrews Sisters with Switchblades\u201d FATEA \u201cAs sweet and sublime as a Michelin-starred dessert\u201d FRUK" Music Jazz "finish off a day of Gaelic activity at 'F\u00e8ill Gh\u00e0idhlig Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig' with a great concert and c\u00e8ilidh dance. "Fras" (coming from the G\u00e0idhlig for "a shower") are a fresh, dynamic Highland quintet playing West coast music with a unique flare and drive from accordion, guitar, bagpipes, banjo and flute. Formed in early 2014, Fras have been giving energetic and uninhibited performing at C\u00e8ilidhs, concerts and festivals across the Highlands. Angus Binnie from Cromarty on Pipes and whistles; Murdo (Yogi) Cameron from Glenelg on Guitar; Tam \u2018the Banjo\u2019 Kinsella from Arisaig, Kirsten MacLeod from Acharacle on accordion and Colin Masterton, Ballachullish\/Cumbernauld, on flutes and whistles." Music Traditional "finish off a day of Gaelic activity at 'F\u00e8ill Gh\u00e0idhlig Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig' with a great concert and c\u00e8ilidh dance. "Fras" (coming from the G\u00e0idhlig for "a shower") are a fresh, dynamic Highland quintet playing West coast music with a unique flare and drive from accordion, guitar, bagpipes, banjo and flute. Formed in early 2014, Fras have been giving energetic and uninhibited performing at C\u00e8ilidhs, concerts and festivals across the Highlands. Angus Binnie from Cromarty on Pipes and whistles; Murdo (Yogi) Cameron from Glenelg on Guitar; Tam \u2018the Banjo\u2019 Kinsella from Arisaig, Kirsten MacLeod from Acharacle on accordion and Colin Masterton, Ballachullish\/Cumbernauld, on flutes and whistles." Music Traditional "Come along and join in a C\u00e8ilidh dance with \u2018The C\u00e8ilidh Trailers\u2019, young talented traditional musicians from the area who have been brought together to play concerts, c\u00e8ilidhs and dances, through F\u00e8is an Earraich. Their quality will astonish you.Many already are out earning their lviing from their music and expect some c\u00e8ilidh dances thrown in for good measure! Thig is gabh p\u00e0irt ann an C\u00e8ilidh nan C\u00f9rsaichean Goirid, le \u2018C\u00e8ilear` a\u2019 cluich tron oidhche. Tha f\u00e0ilte chridheil ron a h-uile duine." Ceilidh "Come along and join in a C\u00e8ilidh dance with \u2018The C\u00e8ilidh Trailers\u2019, young talented traditional musicians from the area who have been brought together to play concerts, c\u00e8ilidhs and dances, through F\u00e8is an Earraich. Their quality will astonish you.Many already are out earning their lviing from their music and expect some c\u00e8ilidh dances thrown in for good measure! Thig is gabh p\u00e0irt ann an C\u00e8ilidh nan C\u00f9rsaichean Goirid, le \u2018C\u00e8ilear` a\u2019 cluich tron oidhche. Tha f\u00e0ilte chridheil ron a h-uile duine." Ceilidh "Fred Morrison is one of Scotland\u2019s great and outstanding pipes and whistle players. The celebrated Gaelic piping tradition of his father\u2019s native South Uist forms the bedrock of his intensely expressive, uniquely adventurous style. His outstanding technical prowess saw him winning many top competition prizes while still at school, and inspired by pioneering acts like the Bothy Band and the Tannahill Weavers. Although his first-love instrument remains the great Highland bagpipes, over the years his mastery has expanded to encompass whistles, Scottish smallpipes, or reelpipes and Irish uilleann pipes. He was also one of the first Scottish artists to forge dynamic links with his Celtic cousins in Brittany and north-west Spain, adding further to his repertoire of influences and tunes, and has long been renowned as an outstanding composer. \u201cwidely regarded as one of the greatest Scottish pipers alive today.\u201d" Music Traditional "Fred Morrison is one of Scotland\u2019s great and outstanding pipes and whistle players. The celebrated Gaelic piping tradition of his father\u2019s native South Uist forms the bedrock of his intensely expressive, uniquely adventurous style. His outstanding technical prowess saw him winning many top competition prizes while still at school, and inspired by pioneering acts like the Bothy Band and the Tannahill Weavers. Although his first-love instrument remains the great Highland bagpipes, over the years his mastery has expanded to encompass whistles, Scottish smallpipes, or reelpipes and Irish uilleann pipes. He was also one of the first Scottish artists to forge dynamic links with his Celtic cousins in Brittany and north-west Spain, adding further to his repertoire of influences and tunes, and has long been renowned as an outstanding composer. \u201cwidely regarded as one of the greatest Scottish pipers alive today.\u201d" Music Traditional "A very welcome return for Diptesh Bhattacharya, a rising star in the galaxy of Indian Classical Music.\n\nHe won the hearts of our audiences a few years ago, with his personal style, unique tonal quality as well as the 'gayaki aang baaj', the ability to play and sing through their instrument with the versatility of the human voice.\n\nDiptesh started training at the incredible age of three in Classical Vocal under his mother Mrs. Bansari Bhattacharya. At the age of ten, he fell in love with the Sarod instrument and started training under Aloke Lahiri.\n\nHaving won the coveted degree of Sangeet Pravakar, Diptesh successfully completed a music appreciation course under State Music Academy, in West Bengal. He is now under the training and guidance of Sri Kushal Das, one of the greatest sitar players of 'Shreniya Maihar Gharana' of this era.\n\nHe is joined by Udit Pankhania on Tabla." Music World "A very welcome return for Diptesh Bhattacharya, a rising star in the galaxy of Indian Classical Music.\n\nHe won the hearts of our audiences a few years ago, with his personal style, unique tonal quality as well as the 'gayaki aang baaj', the ability to play and sing through their instrument with the versatility of the human voice.\n\nDiptesh started training at the incredible age of three in Classical Vocal under his mother Mrs. Bansari Bhattacharya. At the age of ten, he fell in love with the Sarod instrument and started training under Aloke Lahiri.\n\nHaving won the coveted degree of Sangeet Pravakar, Diptesh successfully completed a music appreciation course under State Music Academy, in West Bengal. He is now under the training and guidance of Sri Kushal Das, one of the greatest sitar players of 'Shreniya Maihar Gharana' of this era.\n\nHe is joined by Udit Pankhania on Tabla." Music World "The Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland head to Skye with the finalists of the BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2015. Of special interest to us is fiddler and piper Seamus O\u2019Baoighill who lives in Sleat. with Claire Hastings, song and 2015 winner Robyn Stapleton, song and 2014 winner Ainsley Hamill, song (Gemma Donald, fiddle) Heather Downie, clarsach Ryan Young, fiddle with accompanist Anna Massie of Blazin\u2019 Fiddles." Music Traditional "The Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland head to Skye with the finalists of the BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2015. Of special interest to us is fiddler and piper Seamus O\u2019Baoighill who lives in Sleat. with Claire Hastings, song and 2015 winner Robyn Stapleton, song and 2014 winner Ainsley Hamill, song (Gemma Donald, fiddle) Heather Downie, clarsach Ryan Young, fiddle with accompanist Anna Massie of Blazin\u2019 Fiddles." Music Traditional "To find a unique voice on so ubiquitous an instrument as the acoustic guitar is quite an achievement: to do so within a centuries old idiom where the instrument has no real history is truly remarkable.\n\nTony McManus has come to be recognised throughout the world as the leading guitarist in Celtic Music. From early childhood his twin obsessions of traditional music and acoustic guitar have worked together to produce a startlingly original approach to this ancient art. In Tony\u2019s hands the complex ornamentation normally associated with fiddles and pipes are accurately transferred to guitar in a way that preserves the integrity and emotional impact of the music.\n\nSelf taught from childhood, initially through listening to the family record collection, McManus abandoned academia in his twenties to pursue music full time. The session scene in Glasgow and Edinburgh provided the springboard for gigs around Scotland and a studio set for BBC Radio, frequently rebroadcast, began to spread the word.\n\nHis ability to reach audiences unfamiliar with traditional music is remarkable- he is quite comfortable at predominantly classical events such as the Dundee and Derry Guitar Festivals (appearing six times between the two) the Uppsala Guitar Festival and even The Bogot\u00e1 International Guitar Festival where he followed virtuoso Eduardo Fernandez." Music Traditional "To find a unique voice on so ubiquitous an instrument as the acoustic guitar is quite an achievement: to do so within a centuries old idiom where the instrument has no real history is truly remarkable.\n\nTony McManus has come to be recognised throughout the world as the leading guitarist in Celtic Music. From early childhood his twin obsessions of traditional music and acoustic guitar have worked together to produce a startlingly original approach to this ancient art. In Tony\u2019s hands the complex ornamentation normally associated with fiddles and pipes are accurately transferred to guitar in a way that preserves the integrity and emotional impact of the music.\n\nSelf taught from childhood, initially through listening to the family record collection, McManus abandoned academia in his twenties to pursue music full time. The session scene in Glasgow and Edinburgh provided the springboard for gigs around Scotland and a studio set for BBC Radio, frequently rebroadcast, began to spread the word.\n\nHis ability to reach audiences unfamiliar with traditional music is remarkable- he is quite comfortable at predominantly classical events such as the Dundee and Derry Guitar Festivals (appearing six times between the two) the Uppsala Guitar Festival and even The Bogot\u00e1 International Guitar Festival where he followed virtuoso Eduardo Fernandez." Music Traditional "Following their well-received debut album, \u2018Lassies that baffle us\u2019, SEALL is delighted to present the Trio and their new album \u2018Sealladh \u00c0rd\u2019. Angus Nicolson, Scottish Border Pipes and whistles. Both grandfathers were pipers, one from Skye and one from South Uist. His father and Uncle were pipers and his mother a Gaelic singer. He had a successful time in junior competitions, winning the under 18 section at Northern Meeting 2002 and also the under 18 Young Piper of the Year. Andrew MacPherson, whistles and bodhran, from another musical family based in Portree. Andrew began playing drums in the Skye Pipe Band at the age of 9 and went on to study for a degree in traditional music at RSMDA in Glasgow. Murdoch Cameron, guitar and accordion, was born in 1991 in Glenelg, the youngest of the band members and a remarkably accomplished player. \u2018Rounding off the night in terrifically taut, rousing fashion were the Angus Nicolson Trio.\u2019 Sue Wilson" Music Traditional "Following their well-received debut album, \u2018Lassies that baffle us\u2019, SEALL is delighted to present the Trio and their new album \u2018Sealladh \u00c0rd\u2019. Angus Nicolson, Scottish Border Pipes and whistles. Both grandfathers were pipers, one from Skye and one from South Uist. His father and Uncle were pipers and his mother a Gaelic singer. He had a successful time in junior competitions, winning the under 18 section at Northern Meeting 2002 and also the under 18 Young Piper of the Year. Andrew MacPherson, whistles and bodhran, from another musical family based in Portree. Andrew began playing drums in the Skye Pipe Band at the age of 9 and went on to study for a degree in traditional music at RSMDA in Glasgow. Murdoch Cameron, guitar and accordion, was born in 1991 in Glenelg, the youngest of the band members and a remarkably accomplished player. \u2018Rounding off the night in terrifically taut, rousing fashion were the Angus Nicolson Trio.\u2019 Sue Wilson" Music Traditional "The Dead Man's Waltz are four musicians from the Isle of Skye who are re-imagining their traditions into a style they call 'folk-noir'. Their music traces a path through the dance halls of Weimar Republic Germany, Kurt Weill and Hans Eisler, though Tom Waits and the Pogues to more recent acts such as Yann Tiersen and Beirut. Using song, storytelling and film, their music describes a weird arc of destruction and menace through the history of the last century. Theirs is a litany of small-town crimes and dark romances that is fascinating and irresistable. \u201cThe Dead Man\u2019s Waltz find the common ground between the bleak tragedy of the island folk ballads and the more flamboyant execution of the European cabaret tradition.\u201d The Scotsman" Music Contemporary "The Dead Man's Waltz are four musicians from the Isle of Skye who are re-imagining their traditions into a style they call 'folk-noir'. Their music traces a path through the dance halls of Weimar Republic Germany, Kurt Weill and Hans Eisler, though Tom Waits and the Pogues to more recent acts such as Yann Tiersen and Beirut. Using song, storytelling and film, their music describes a weird arc of destruction and menace through the history of the last century. Theirs is a litany of small-town crimes and dark romances that is fascinating and irresistable. \u201cThe Dead Man\u2019s Waltz find the common ground between the bleak tragedy of the island folk ballads and the more flamboyant execution of the European cabaret tradition.\u201d The Scotsman" Music Contemporary "Two-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year, Siobhan Miller is widely regarded as one of the foremost vocalists in Scotland. Her soulful and stirring renewal of traditional song effortlessly stills and silences all spaces. Her debut solo album, Flight of Time was nominated for album of the year at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2015. A recipient of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, alongside Jeana Leslie \u2013 with whom she went on to release two acclaimed albums and tour internationally, Siobhan is also a former member of folk group Salt House, whose album was heralded as \u201cseamless\u201d by The Guardian. Her style has been honed through collaborations and studies with many of Scotland\u2019s top musicians. She is part of the all-star cast and a featured solo singer within Far Far from Ypres, directed by Ian MacCalman, has performed on Broadway, New York, and in 2014 was a guest singer with National Theatre of Scotland in their Alternative Burns production. She has been lauded as \u201cthe finest young interpreter of Scots traditional song\u201d (Scotland on Sunday). ''assured and precise\u2026 Siobhan Miller\u2019s vocals are bright and unforced." The Guardian "One of the finest young voices on the Scottish folk scene" The Scotsman Plus opening set from the RCS students" Music Traditional "Two-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year, Siobhan Miller is widely regarded as one of the foremost vocalists in Scotland. Her soulful and stirring renewal of traditional song effortlessly stills and silences all spaces. Her debut solo album, Flight of Time was nominated for album of the year at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2015. A recipient of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, alongside Jeana Leslie \u2013 with whom she went on to release two acclaimed albums and tour internationally, Siobhan is also a former member of folk group Salt House, whose album was heralded as \u201cseamless\u201d by The Guardian. Her style has been honed through collaborations and studies with many of Scotland\u2019s top musicians. She is part of the all-star cast and a featured solo singer within Far Far from Ypres, directed by Ian MacCalman, has performed on Broadway, New York, and in 2014 was a guest singer with National Theatre of Scotland in their Alternative Burns production. She has been lauded as \u201cthe finest young interpreter of Scots traditional song\u201d (Scotland on Sunday). ''assured and precise\u2026 Siobhan Miller\u2019s vocals are bright and unforced." The Guardian "One of the finest young voices on the Scottish folk scene" The Scotsman Plus opening set from the RCS students" Music Traditional "The musical talent coming out of the Hebrides is quite remarkable. Tonight four musicians give us fiddle, box and bagpipe music with some songs thrown in. The line-up is Alana MacInnes from South Uist, on pipes and whistles; Caitlin McNeill from Colonsay, on vocals and guitar; Shona Masson from Skye, on fiddle; and Fiona Black on accordion from mainland Highlands, which tonight we declare an honourary island!\n\nNo doubt they will be joined by a guest or two.\n\nA 'Pay What you Like' event" Music Traditional "The musical talent coming out of the Hebrides is quite remarkable. Tonight four musicians give us fiddle, box and bagpipe music with some songs thrown in. The line-up is Alana MacInnes from South Uist, on pipes and whistles; Caitlin McNeill from Colonsay, on vocals and guitar; Shona Masson from Skye, on fiddle; and Fiona Black on accordion from mainland Highlands, which tonight we declare an honourary island!\n\nNo doubt they will be joined by a guest or two.\n\nA 'Pay What you Like' event" Music Traditional "Each year the festival works with the Isle of Skye Piping Society and their chosen concert is again the remarkably musical Caimbeul family of Sleat and now Kyle. Piper Br\u00ecghde Chaimbeul was the Radio 2 young folk Award winner in 2016 and is now a headlining act in many festivals. She is joined by her sisters Steaphanaidh and Ciorstaidh-Sara , and younger brother Ioseph.\n\n\n\nGate Income - \u00a31020\n\nRaffle Income - \u00a3131.00\n\n\n\nPaid \u00a3800 to IoS Piping Society (They paid Caimbeul's \u00a3450)\n\nSEALL kept raffle income + \u00a3220.00 fee = \u00a3351 total" Music Traditional "Each year the festival works with the Isle of Skye Piping Society and their chosen concert is again the remarkably musical Caimbeul family of Sleat and now Kyle. Piper Br\u00ecghde Chaimbeul was the Radio 2 young folk Award winner in 2016 and is now a headlining act in many festivals. She is joined by her sisters Steaphanaidh and Ciorstaidh-Sara , and younger brother Ioseph.\n\n\n\nGate Income - \u00a31020\n\nRaffle Income - \u00a3131.00\n\n\n\nPaid \u00a3800 to IoS Piping Society (They paid Caimbeul's \u00a3450)\n\nSEALL kept raffle income + \u00a3220.00 fee = \u00a3351 total" Music Traditional "\n\nA real Highland collaboration, this terrific one man play is written by locally based John Burns, directed by talented Eden Court staff members Catherine MacNeil and Melissa MacDonald. Music by renowned Highland musician Bob Pegg.\n\n\n\nOn the 8th of June 1924 George Mallory and Andrew Irvine vanished into the mist on their final push toward the unconquered summit of Everest. They were never seen alive again and passed into mountaineering legend. Whether they were the first to climb the mountain is a debate that still rages. \n\n\n\nFirst performed at the Edinburgh Fringe by actor and mountaineer John Burns. The play provides a fascinating insight into the mind of a man torn between his love for his wife Ruth and his relentless, burning desire to be the first man to reach the highest point on earth. Beyond Everest is a human story told with humour and passion and poses the question; what if Mallory had survived the mountain, what ghosts would have haunted him. The play includes original film footage of the 1924 Everest Expedition, shown by kind permission of the British Film Institute." Theatre Adult "\n\nA real Highland collaboration, this terrific one man play is written by locally based John Burns, directed by talented Eden Court staff members Catherine MacNeil and Melissa MacDonald. Music by renowned Highland musician Bob Pegg.\n\n\n\nOn the 8th of June 1924 George Mallory and Andrew Irvine vanished into the mist on their final push toward the unconquered summit of Everest. They were never seen alive again and passed into mountaineering legend. Whether they were the first to climb the mountain is a debate that still rages. \n\n\n\nFirst performed at the Edinburgh Fringe by actor and mountaineer John Burns. The play provides a fascinating insight into the mind of a man torn between his love for his wife Ruth and his relentless, burning desire to be the first man to reach the highest point on earth. Beyond Everest is a human story told with humour and passion and poses the question; what if Mallory had survived the mountain, what ghosts would have haunted him. The play includes original film footage of the 1924 Everest Expedition, shown by kind permission of the British Film Institute." Theatre Adult "The Red Wine Serenaders, there are no better words that define them!\n\n\n\nThis is a musical project born about three years ago featuring a talented combo of musicians who passionately play country blues and ragtime, hokum, jug band and rural music from the 20s and 30s. Veronica Sbergia and Max De Bernardi, originators of the project, like to keep this precious musical heritage alive faithfully reproducing its original sound whilst playing it a modern twist.\n\nThey use acoustic instruments such ukulele, washboard, kazoo, resophonic guitars and doublebass to convey their passion for this music.\n\nVeronica & The Red Wine Serenaders are the winners of the European Blues Challenge 2013.\n\n\n\n"Good time blues is alive and well and residing in... Milan, Italy. A band with a mission" - Folk & Roots Magazine" Music World "The Red Wine Serenaders, there are no better words that define them!\n\n\n\nThis is a musical project born about three years ago featuring a talented combo of musicians who passionately play country blues and ragtime, hokum, jug band and rural music from the 20s and 30s. Veronica Sbergia and Max De Bernardi, originators of the project, like to keep this precious musical heritage alive faithfully reproducing its original sound whilst playing it a modern twist.\n\nThey use acoustic instruments such ukulele, washboard, kazoo, resophonic guitars and doublebass to convey their passion for this music.\n\nVeronica & The Red Wine Serenaders are the winners of the European Blues Challenge 2013.\n\n\n\n"Good time blues is alive and well and residing in... Milan, Italy. A band with a mission" - Folk & Roots Magazine" Music World "Folksinger Anne Martin reveals the bawdy references in Gaelic Song that have been lost over time. She takes us on a romp through the titillating, bawdy and sometimes downright filthy Scottish Gaelic songs. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, there was a tendency to clean up Gaelic poetry and censor the undesirable elements, often with religious motivation. But even the most celebrated Gaelic poets wrote verse that was exuberantly and excessively rude and there is an oral tradition of obscene and euphemistic songs. Anne teases out the suggestive references taking us from the Isle of Skye through the rabble-rousing C\u00e8ilidh house to the work of Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns.\n\n'An Leabhar Liath ~ the Light Blue Book : 500 years of Gaelic Love and Transgressive verse' was published in late 2016 by Luath Press and collated by Peter MacKay and Iain MacPherson, both with strong Skye connections.\n\n"A long and healthy tradition of bawdry, erotic or love poetry that stretches back as far as the age of Ossian."\n\nFor ages 16 and over." Music Traditional "Folksinger Anne Martin reveals the bawdy references in Gaelic Song that have been lost over time. She takes us on a romp through the titillating, bawdy and sometimes downright filthy Scottish Gaelic songs. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, there was a tendency to clean up Gaelic poetry and censor the undesirable elements, often with religious motivation. But even the most celebrated Gaelic poets wrote verse that was exuberantly and excessively rude and there is an oral tradition of obscene and euphemistic songs. Anne teases out the suggestive references taking us from the Isle of Skye through the rabble-rousing C\u00e8ilidh house to the work of Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns.\n\n'An Leabhar Liath ~ the Light Blue Book : 500 years of Gaelic Love and Transgressive verse' was published in late 2016 by Luath Press and collated by Peter MacKay and Iain MacPherson, both with strong Skye connections.\n\n"A long and healthy tradition of bawdry, erotic or love poetry that stretches back as far as the age of Ossian."\n\nFor ages 16 and over." Music Traditional "'The Son of the Sheik' (1926, 68 mins) stars Rudolph Valentino and Vilma Banky. It is a film of passion, betrayal and redemption. Valentino appears as both the father and his son, the passionate desert leader who falls in love with Yasmin, a dancing girl. It is Rudolph Valentino\u2019s last film and he often cited as the 'silver screens' greatest lover. This film demonstrates why his reputation is so justly deserved.\n\nThe evening will start with a short Buster Keaton film.\n\nSteven Gellatly provides the live music. Ever heard of Harpo Marx? The poor sod lasted just two weeks as a silent film pianist- and it\u2019s no wonder. Harpo only knew two songs which he could rotate, speeding up or slowing down his fingers in hopes of fitting the music to the action on the screen. Steven Gellatly has a few more songs up his sleeve to fit the action. Scientist by day, composer and pianist by night, he has written and performed live scores for films such as 'The Lodger', 'Nosferatu', and 'Sunrise'.\n\n+ 5 mins 1933 film of visit to Rona and Raasay with Dr AD Peacock, zoo-ologist Dundee University and students\n\n\n\nThis is a 'Pay What You Like' event" Film and Music "'The Son of the Sheik' (1926, 68 mins) stars Rudolph Valentino and Vilma Banky. It is a film of passion, betrayal and redemption. Valentino appears as both the father and his son, the passionate desert leader who falls in love with Yasmin, a dancing girl. It is Rudolph Valentino\u2019s last film and he often cited as the 'silver screens' greatest lover. This film demonstrates why his reputation is so justly deserved.\n\nThe evening will start with a short Buster Keaton film.\n\nSteven Gellatly provides the live music. Ever heard of Harpo Marx? The poor sod lasted just two weeks as a silent film pianist- and it\u2019s no wonder. Harpo only knew two songs which he could rotate, speeding up or slowing down his fingers in hopes of fitting the music to the action on the screen. Steven Gellatly has a few more songs up his sleeve to fit the action. Scientist by day, composer and pianist by night, he has written and performed live scores for films such as 'The Lodger', 'Nosferatu', and 'Sunrise'.\n\n+ 5 mins 1933 film of visit to Rona and Raasay with Dr AD Peacock, zoo-ologist Dundee University and students\n\n\n\nThis is a 'Pay What You Like' event" Film and Music "In 2013 the Red Dirt Skinners became the first band in history to succeed at both the British Blues and the British Country Music awards. Don\u2019t let these accolades pigeonhole the Skinners though, their audiences always describe them as refreshingly different.\n\nDrawing on influences from folk, country, blues, americana, jazz and everything between, the Red Dirt Skinners\u2019 sound is instantly recognisable.\n\nComfortably blending exceptional, almost telepathic, harmonies with the unique instrumentation of soprano saxophone and acoustic guitar, audiences fall in love with the Skinners sound.\n\nHailing from the South East of England, Rob and Sarah have both been musicians for the majority of their lives." Music World "In 2013 the Red Dirt Skinners became the first band in history to succeed at both the British Blues and the British Country Music awards. Don\u2019t let these accolades pigeonhole the Skinners though, their audiences always describe them as refreshingly different.\n\nDrawing on influences from folk, country, blues, americana, jazz and everything between, the Red Dirt Skinners\u2019 sound is instantly recognisable.\n\nComfortably blending exceptional, almost telepathic, harmonies with the unique instrumentation of soprano saxophone and acoustic guitar, audiences fall in love with the Skinners sound.\n\nHailing from the South East of England, Rob and Sarah have both been musicians for the majority of their lives." Music World "2, become 3, become 6 3 duets, 2 trios and a sextet 6 fantastic musicians and 1 unforgetable evening of music making. Al Price, Mouthie and Huey Dowling, Guitar Rick Taylor, Trombone and Bradley Johnson, Guitar Fraser Fighfield pipes, whistle & Sax and Sodhi Tabla, Percussion Keep your tickets from the first two night to get a \u00a32 discounts to the 3rd night." Music Jazz "2, become 3, become 6 3 duets, 2 trios and a sextet 6 fantastic musicians and 1 unforgetable evening of music making. Al Price, Mouthie and Huey Dowling, Guitar Rick Taylor, Trombone and Bradley Johnson, Guitar Fraser Fighfield pipes, whistle & Sax and Sodhi Tabla, Percussion Keep your tickets from the first two night to get a \u00a32 discounts to the 3rd night." Music Jazz "Showcasing Scottish National Jazz Orchestra saxophone star Wiszniewski\u2019s ravishing tone and inventive, soulfully communicative playing and Stevenson\u2019s elegant, coolly considered pianism, the quartet is completed by a rhythm section of conspicuous assurance in Mario Caribe on double bass and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra\u2019s drums and percussion dynamo, Alyn Cosker.\n\n"Luscious moments as jazz quartet and string quartet entwine...a highly organic and lyrical collaboration" The Scotsman \n\n\u201cThere\u2019s something truly special going on in the musical minds of saxophonist Konrad Wiszniewski and arranger, composer and pianist, Euan Stevenson...Original music that exists virtually in a world of its own...What\u2019s so thrilling about listening to this nonet is the way all the parts move and work together, creating a melodic, harmonic and rhythmical swell that\u2019s aesthetically pleasing and then some but also, in essence, just plain damned heart-lifting." The Herald \n\nExpect superbly accessible, hauntingly memorable jazz for the 21st century." Music Jazz "Showcasing Scottish National Jazz Orchestra saxophone star Wiszniewski\u2019s ravishing tone and inventive, soulfully communicative playing and Stevenson\u2019s elegant, coolly considered pianism, the quartet is completed by a rhythm section of conspicuous assurance in Mario Caribe on double bass and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra\u2019s drums and percussion dynamo, Alyn Cosker.\n\n"Luscious moments as jazz quartet and string quartet entwine...a highly organic and lyrical collaboration" The Scotsman \n\n\u201cThere\u2019s something truly special going on in the musical minds of saxophonist Konrad Wiszniewski and arranger, composer and pianist, Euan Stevenson...Original music that exists virtually in a world of its own...What\u2019s so thrilling about listening to this nonet is the way all the parts move and work together, creating a melodic, harmonic and rhythmical swell that\u2019s aesthetically pleasing and then some but also, in essence, just plain damned heart-lifting." The Herald \n\nExpect superbly accessible, hauntingly memorable jazz for the 21st century." Music Jazz "Kathryn Joseph\u2019s debut album \u2013 bones you have thrown me and blood I\u2019ve spilled \u2013 carried her from being one of Scotland\u2019s best-kept secrets to winner of Scottish Album of the Year Award, within six months in 2015. An ethereal experience, her maiden record is lyrically compelling, sonically vivid and consistently moving. The record also features the talents of Scottish music industry veteran Marcus Mackay: his percussion and bass synth entwine seamlessly with the graceful force of Kathryn\u2019s ship\u2019s piano and beguiling vocals. Their on-record partnership offers an understated but truly emotive encounter; rare performances on the live circuit are renowned for their visceral, mesmeric qualities. \u201cOpportunities to see such talented vocalists perform don\u2019t come around often.\u201d Anna Hinchcliffe, Metro \u201cArmed with a small piano and a percussive maestro, she showcased the record in a jaw- dropping live performance.\u201d Nicola Meighan, BBC Introducing \u201cKathryn Joseph has crafted one of the year\u2019s most raw, unflinching and remarkable records.\u201d Tom Johnson, THE SKINNY \u201cOne of my favourites of this year, for sure. Very special indeed.\u201d Lauren Laverne, BBC Radio 6 Music \u201c10 tracks make for one of the most emotionally raw records written by a Scottish songwriter.\u201d Jonathan Rimmer, The National This event is part of the GET IN Tour GET IN, The Touring Network\u2019s year-long Youth promoter project, provides young people aged between 16-26, who live in the Highlands & Islands, with the training, knowledge and expertise required to programme the live events they want to see in their communities." Music Contemporary "Kathryn Joseph\u2019s debut album \u2013 bones you have thrown me and blood I\u2019ve spilled \u2013 carried her from being one of Scotland\u2019s best-kept secrets to winner of Scottish Album of the Year Award, within six months in 2015. An ethereal experience, her maiden record is lyrically compelling, sonically vivid and consistently moving. The record also features the talents of Scottish music industry veteran Marcus Mackay: his percussion and bass synth entwine seamlessly with the graceful force of Kathryn\u2019s ship\u2019s piano and beguiling vocals. Their on-record partnership offers an understated but truly emotive encounter; rare performances on the live circuit are renowned for their visceral, mesmeric qualities. \u201cOpportunities to see such talented vocalists perform don\u2019t come around often.\u201d Anna Hinchcliffe, Metro \u201cArmed with a small piano and a percussive maestro, she showcased the record in a jaw- dropping live performance.\u201d Nicola Meighan, BBC Introducing \u201cKathryn Joseph has crafted one of the year\u2019s most raw, unflinching and remarkable records.\u201d Tom Johnson, THE SKINNY \u201cOne of my favourites of this year, for sure. Very special indeed.\u201d Lauren Laverne, BBC Radio 6 Music \u201c10 tracks make for one of the most emotionally raw records written by a Scottish songwriter.\u201d Jonathan Rimmer, The National This event is part of the GET IN Tour GET IN, The Touring Network\u2019s year-long Youth promoter project, provides young people aged between 16-26, who live in the Highlands & Islands, with the training, knowledge and expertise required to programme the live events they want to see in their communities." Music Contemporary "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "Inverness-based singer-songwrite Coca Tenorio grew up in the remote coastal village of Esmeraldas, a region of Ecuador known for its strong Afro-Ecuadorian cultural and musical heritage. In 1999 Coca moved with her children to the Highlands and continued to perform as a singer while working as a fashion designer.\n\nIn 2009 she self-released her debut album Todo Transito, which has received four star reviews and wide radio play. Her new Summer 2017 release is 'Cold Like Stones'.\n\nShe is joined by Wilmer Sifontes from Venezuela on drums and percussion." Music World "Inverness-based singer-songwrite Coca Tenorio grew up in the remote coastal village of Esmeraldas, a region of Ecuador known for its strong Afro-Ecuadorian cultural and musical heritage. In 1999 Coca moved with her children to the Highlands and continued to perform as a singer while working as a fashion designer.\n\nIn 2009 she self-released her debut album Todo Transito, which has received four star reviews and wide radio play. Her new Summer 2017 release is 'Cold Like Stones'.\n\nShe is joined by Wilmer Sifontes from Venezuela on drums and percussion." Music World "In 2014, six musicians from Scotland, Ireland and Scandinavia met for the first time in a studio in the Highlands. For five days they immersed themselves in the creation of new music together, combining their different backgrounds and musical traditions to create something completely unique. Six days later they emerged and performed five concerts in Scotland, culminating in a show at Celtic Connections. Thus, The Secret North was born. Featuring Donald Grant , fiddle; Ailie Robertson , harp; Sondre Meisfjord , double bass; Karen Tweed , accordion; Brian Finnegan , whistle, flute; Marit F\u00e4lt , mandola." Music Traditional "In 2014, six musicians from Scotland, Ireland and Scandinavia met for the first time in a studio in the Highlands. For five days they immersed themselves in the creation of new music together, combining their different backgrounds and musical traditions to create something completely unique. Six days later they emerged and performed five concerts in Scotland, culminating in a show at Celtic Connections. Thus, The Secret North was born. Featuring Donald Grant , fiddle; Ailie Robertson , harp; Sondre Meisfjord , double bass; Karen Tweed , accordion; Brian Finnegan , whistle, flute; Marit F\u00e4lt , mandola." Music Traditional "Kathleen MacInnes, Laoise Kelly & Tiarnan O\u2019Duinnchinn. \n\nA trio of top Scots and Irish performers come together for an exceptional evening of traditional music. \n\nKathleen MacInnes, is a highly regarded Gaelic singer, actress and tv presenter from South Uist. \n\nIrish harpist Laoise Kelly has three critically acclaimed solo albums. \n\nUillean piper Tiarn\u00e1n \u00d3 Duinnchinn has been regularly touring and performing across the world since 1995." Music Traditional "Kathleen MacInnes, Laoise Kelly & Tiarnan O\u2019Duinnchinn. \n\nA trio of top Scots and Irish performers come together for an exceptional evening of traditional music. \n\nKathleen MacInnes, is a highly regarded Gaelic singer, actress and tv presenter from South Uist. \n\nIrish harpist Laoise Kelly has three critically acclaimed solo albums. \n\nUillean piper Tiarn\u00e1n \u00d3 Duinnchinn has been regularly touring and performing across the world since 1995." Music Traditional "The Festival finishes with Red Note, Scotland's leading contemporary string music group. At the recent Scottish Awards for New Music, Red Note became the first-ever Help Musicians UK Award for New Music Performers of the Year, while leader Robert Irvine won the EVM Award for Recorded New Work. The programme includes music which deals with journeys and refugees: 'Machair to Myrrh' by Jackie Shave - a journey on a magic carpet from The Hebrides to Morocco; 'Safety' by Tom Irvine - refugee children making perilous sea crossings; 'Elegy for the Children of War' by Roland Roberts - a UNICEF commission; Lutoslawski String Quartet from Poland; 'Lake Isle of Innisfree' - Yeats's poem in yearning for home - by Jackie Shave and 'Ca the Yowes'- Robert Burns arr Robert Irvine. Red Note Quartet will be giving free short performances (20-30 mins) and workshops in various schools, community centres and care homes in the locality of the concerts along the way." Music Classical and Opera "The Festival finishes with Red Note, Scotland's leading contemporary string music group. At the recent Scottish Awards for New Music, Red Note became the first-ever Help Musicians UK Award for New Music Performers of the Year, while leader Robert Irvine won the EVM Award for Recorded New Work. The programme includes music which deals with journeys and refugees: 'Machair to Myrrh' by Jackie Shave - a journey on a magic carpet from The Hebrides to Morocco; 'Safety' by Tom Irvine - refugee children making perilous sea crossings; 'Elegy for the Children of War' by Roland Roberts - a UNICEF commission; Lutoslawski String Quartet from Poland; 'Lake Isle of Innisfree' - Yeats's poem in yearning for home - by Jackie Shave and 'Ca the Yowes'- Robert Burns arr Robert Irvine. Red Note Quartet will be giving free short performances (20-30 mins) and workshops in various schools, community centres and care homes in the locality of the concerts along the way." Music Classical and Opera "Adam Holmes is one of the brightest rising stars on the UK roots music scene. His debut album Heirs and Graces, produced by the legendary John Wood, was longlisted for Scottish Album of the Year in 2014 and was also nominated in the best album category of Scottish Traditional Music Award.\n\nLive, he and his band the Embers combine the rhythm and blues, country and folk music textures of classic artists such as The Band, Neil Young and Ryan Adams and The Cardinals with a hint of Scotland.\n\nThey will be supported by Rachel Sermani - folk-noir balladeer and one of the genre\u2019s most promising artists, who was raised in the Highlands." Music Traditional "Adam Holmes is one of the brightest rising stars on the UK roots music scene. His debut album Heirs and Graces, produced by the legendary John Wood, was longlisted for Scottish Album of the Year in 2014 and was also nominated in the best album category of Scottish Traditional Music Award.\n\nLive, he and his band the Embers combine the rhythm and blues, country and folk music textures of classic artists such as The Band, Neil Young and Ryan Adams and The Cardinals with a hint of Scotland.\n\nThey will be supported by Rachel Sermani - folk-noir balladeer and one of the genre\u2019s most promising artists, who was raised in the Highlands." Music Traditional "Donald is firmly established as \u201cthe instrument\u2019s foremost exponent in Scottish traditional music\u201d (Scotland on Sunday), with his own unique style and mastery. He has almost single-handedly been responsible for the humble mouth organ having been given a new respect and acceptance \u2013 forcing professionals and reviewers to sit up and take it seriously as a significant part of the Scottish music scene.\n\nHe is joined by M\u00e0rtainn Skene, the c\u00e8ilidh-band accordion player. With an opening set from Louise Bichan 'Quoyburray' duo.\n\nHighland Tour, new album launch." Music Traditional "Donald is firmly established as \u201cthe instrument\u2019s foremost exponent in Scottish traditional music\u201d (Scotland on Sunday), with his own unique style and mastery. He has almost single-handedly been responsible for the humble mouth organ having been given a new respect and acceptance \u2013 forcing professionals and reviewers to sit up and take it seriously as a significant part of the Scottish music scene.\n\nHe is joined by M\u00e0rtainn Skene, the c\u00e8ilidh-band accordion player. With an opening set from Louise Bichan 'Quoyburray' duo.\n\nHighland Tour, new album launch." Music Traditional "Young singer songwriter and poet Lee Robert Bouzida launches his CD 'The Making of Bad Dream'in late 2017 and visits Skye (and his Sleat aunt!) in November.\n\nTo make a night of it Lee Robert is joined by the Edinburgh-based indie band 'Mt Doubt'. Starting out as Leo Bargery\u2019s solo project, Mt. Doubt has since expanded into a collective of six musicians, each bringing something unique to the table. The sextet released their new EP 'The Loneliness Of The TV Watchers' in June and have become "a massively distinctive new voice in Scottish Music" - Roddy Hart (BBC Scotland) and who will provide \u201cEerily powerful vocals above stormy instrumentals, the artistic scale of the album induces real excitement.\u201d Hearing Aid." Music Contemporary "Young singer songwriter and poet Lee Robert Bouzida launches his CD 'The Making of Bad Dream'in late 2017 and visits Skye (and his Sleat aunt!) in November.\n\nTo make a night of it Lee Robert is joined by the Edinburgh-based indie band 'Mt Doubt'. Starting out as Leo Bargery\u2019s solo project, Mt. Doubt has since expanded into a collective of six musicians, each bringing something unique to the table. The sextet released their new EP 'The Loneliness Of The TV Watchers' in June and have become "a massively distinctive new voice in Scottish Music" - Roddy Hart (BBC Scotland) and who will provide \u201cEerily powerful vocals above stormy instrumentals, the artistic scale of the album induces real excitement.\u201d Hearing Aid." Music Contemporary "Fiery neo-trad highland five-piece Elephant Sessions are a musical powerhouse, welding weapons-grade grooves and guitar attack with quicksilver fiddle\/mandolin melodies.\n\nWith an opening set from Kitty Macfarlane.\n\nKitty Macfarlane is a singer songwriter from Somerset. Her lyrics combine honest snapshots of humanity with the bigger questions that have connected minds and voices for centuries. Kitty's songs are charged with a sense of place \u2013 more often than not her home of Somerset. From questions of global belonging and rights to land, to songs of the anecdotal everyday; music that reflects today's environmental issues and the clockwork passage of humans, creatures, even drifting continents, across our planet. \n\n\n\nElephant Sessions fuses rich folk and trad influences with funk, rock and electronica in an instantly captivating, progressive blend. Since being named Up and Coming Artist of the Year at the 2014 Trad Awards, in just a few short years the group have already become renowned for breathtaking live shows throughout the UK and Europe, taking the festival scene by storm with appearances at Glastonbury, Denmark\u2019s T\u00f8nder and a sold-out headline show at Celtic Connections 2017.\n\nThe band\u2019s critically acclaimed debut album, The Elusive Highland Beauty, amassed wide radio play across BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6, whilst their follow-up \u2013 All We Have Is Now \u2013 has just been released and is touted as one of the most anticipated albums of 2017.\n\n\u201cOutstanding levels of innovation and inventiveness.\u201d Folkwords\n\n\u201cImmense! Tremendous stage presence and wonderful musicality\u201d Celtic Music Radio \n\n\u201cAlmost definitely the gig of the festival [Celtic Connections]\u201d Ticketmaster" Music Traditional "Fiery neo-trad highland five-piece Elephant Sessions are a musical powerhouse, welding weapons-grade grooves and guitar attack with quicksilver fiddle\/mandolin melodies.\n\nWith an opening set from Kitty Macfarlane.\n\nKitty Macfarlane is a singer songwriter from Somerset. Her lyrics combine honest snapshots of humanity with the bigger questions that have connected minds and voices for centuries. Kitty's songs are charged with a sense of place \u2013 more often than not her home of Somerset. From questions of global belonging and rights to land, to songs of the anecdotal everyday; music that reflects today's environmental issues and the clockwork passage of humans, creatures, even drifting continents, across our planet. \n\n\n\nElephant Sessions fuses rich folk and trad influences with funk, rock and electronica in an instantly captivating, progressive blend. Since being named Up and Coming Artist of the Year at the 2014 Trad Awards, in just a few short years the group have already become renowned for breathtaking live shows throughout the UK and Europe, taking the festival scene by storm with appearances at Glastonbury, Denmark\u2019s T\u00f8nder and a sold-out headline show at Celtic Connections 2017.\n\nThe band\u2019s critically acclaimed debut album, The Elusive Highland Beauty, amassed wide radio play across BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6, whilst their follow-up \u2013 All We Have Is Now \u2013 has just been released and is touted as one of the most anticipated albums of 2017.\n\n\u201cOutstanding levels of innovation and inventiveness.\u201d Folkwords\n\n\u201cImmense! Tremendous stage presence and wonderful musicality\u201d Celtic Music Radio \n\n\u201cAlmost definitely the gig of the festival [Celtic Connections]\u201d Ticketmaster" Music Traditional "Mighty trad supergroup M\u00e0nran come to Sabhal Mor Ostaig as part of this year\u2019s Blas Festival. They will be supported by traditional music trio, Hecla, based in the Outer Hebrides. M\u00c0NRAN: M\u00e0nran are one of the most well-known and best-loved Scottish bands on the scene today. The 2011 launch of their debut single, \u201cLatha Math\u201d heralded a meteoric rise to the top of the Scottish music world that quickly saw them begin to play many of the most prestigious festivals around the world. From then, multi-award-winning albums followed as the band continued to live up to the hype that surrounded their early release, while establishing their characteristic sound and distinctive approach to musical arrangements. HECLA is a traditional music trio based in the Outer Hebrides. Featuring Ailis Sutherland (pipes\/whistle), Ilona Kennedy (fiddle) and Kaitlin Ross (guitar\/vocals), Hecla present beautiful, crisp and energetic arrangements of traditional Gaelic songs and instrumentals" Music Traditional "Mighty trad supergroup M\u00e0nran come to Sabhal Mor Ostaig as part of this year\u2019s Blas Festival. They will be supported by traditional music trio, Hecla, based in the Outer Hebrides. M\u00c0NRAN: M\u00e0nran are one of the most well-known and best-loved Scottish bands on the scene today. The 2011 launch of their debut single, \u201cLatha Math\u201d heralded a meteoric rise to the top of the Scottish music world that quickly saw them begin to play many of the most prestigious festivals around the world. From then, multi-award-winning albums followed as the band continued to live up to the hype that surrounded their early release, while establishing their characteristic sound and distinctive approach to musical arrangements. HECLA is a traditional music trio based in the Outer Hebrides. Featuring Ailis Sutherland (pipes\/whistle), Ilona Kennedy (fiddle) and Kaitlin Ross (guitar\/vocals), Hecla present beautiful, crisp and energetic arrangements of traditional Gaelic songs and instrumentals" Music Traditional "A long overdure return visit from this leading wonen's traditional group who we first promoted in 1993. \n\nThe Poozies first burst onto the folk scene in 1991, when folk music wore elaborately patterned woolly jumpers and was only seen in dingy back rooms and very late at night on BBC2 \u2013 yet from the word go they were breaking out and happily exploring the musical universe.\n\nThe folk scene was then, as now, very male-dominated and so it was a conscious decision back then to be an \u2018all-female\u2019 band. The name came from a den of iniquity frequented by Robert Burns, called Poozie Nancy\u2019s, and there is some debate amongst the four founder members as to whether the now-obvious meaning of \u2018Poozie\u2019 was realised back then\u2026 but the feeling now is that it\u2019s pretty rock and roll!! \n\nThe Poozies are Mary Macmaster on vocals and Camac electro-harp, Eilidh Shaw on fiddle and vocals, Sarah McFadyen on fiddle, banjo and vocals, and Tia Files on guitar, fiddle, vocals and stompbox.\n\nThe evening will start with a set from the Traditional Music Students of Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig." Music Traditional "A long overdure return visit from this leading wonen's traditional group who we first promoted in 1993. \n\nThe Poozies first burst onto the folk scene in 1991, when folk music wore elaborately patterned woolly jumpers and was only seen in dingy back rooms and very late at night on BBC2 \u2013 yet from the word go they were breaking out and happily exploring the musical universe.\n\nThe folk scene was then, as now, very male-dominated and so it was a conscious decision back then to be an \u2018all-female\u2019 band. The name came from a den of iniquity frequented by Robert Burns, called Poozie Nancy\u2019s, and there is some debate amongst the four founder members as to whether the now-obvious meaning of \u2018Poozie\u2019 was realised back then\u2026 but the feeling now is that it\u2019s pretty rock and roll!! \n\nThe Poozies are Mary Macmaster on vocals and Camac electro-harp, Eilidh Shaw on fiddle and vocals, Sarah McFadyen on fiddle, banjo and vocals, and Tia Files on guitar, fiddle, vocals and stompbox.\n\nThe evening will start with a set from the Traditional Music Students of Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig." Music Traditional "Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as "a tradition in himself". Musician, singer, songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his over 50-year career. Andy has been at the helm of legendary bands like Sweeney\u2019s Men in the mid 60s, to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s, and then Patrick Street, Mozaik, LAPD and recently Usher\u2019s Island. Andy has been a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians. As a soloist, Andy fills the role of the archetypal troubadour with a show and a travelling lifestyle that reflect his lifelong influence, Woody Guthrie. To quote the Irish Times, "Often copied, never equalled", his repertoire consists of Irish traditional songs, dexterous Balkan dance tunes and a compelling cannon of his own self-penned songs. Andy Irvine, is a British-born Irish-based folk musician, singer-songwriter, and a founding member of such popular bands as Sweeney's Men, Planxty, Patrick Street, Mozaik, LAPD and Usher's Island." Music Traditional "Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as "a tradition in himself". Musician, singer, songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his over 50-year career. Andy has been at the helm of legendary bands like Sweeney\u2019s Men in the mid 60s, to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s, and then Patrick Street, Mozaik, LAPD and recently Usher\u2019s Island. Andy has been a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians. As a soloist, Andy fills the role of the archetypal troubadour with a show and a travelling lifestyle that reflect his lifelong influence, Woody Guthrie. To quote the Irish Times, "Often copied, never equalled", his repertoire consists of Irish traditional songs, dexterous Balkan dance tunes and a compelling cannon of his own self-penned songs. Andy Irvine, is a British-born Irish-based folk musician, singer-songwriter, and a founding member of such popular bands as Sweeney's Men, Planxty, Patrick Street, Mozaik, LAPD and Usher's Island." Music Traditional "\u201cInspired\u201d \u2013 SUNDAY TIMES\n\n\u201cLovingly curated examples of great music from the ancestral repertoire of jazz\u201d \u2013 JAZZ DA GAMA\n\n\u201cSwings from start to finish\u201d \u2013 JUST JAZZ\n\n\u201cLaid-back swing and clever interplay makes their music feel fresh and vibrant\u201d \u2013 JAZZ SOCIETY OF OREGON\n\n\n\nThe Dime Notes dig back into the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920\u2019s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blueses, and forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton and Red Nichols.\n\n\n\nThe band grew out of a duo project with Chris Barber\u2019s long-time clarinetist David Horniblow and American pianist Andrew Oliver, who arrived in London in 2013 and met David at a gig. They got together to play some Jelly Roll Morton tunes and began a weekly residency at an east London cocktail bar, working on a repertoire of obscure 1920s tunes.\n\n\n\nAfter a year or so, the duo expanded with the addition of the unstoppable pulse of London\u2019s finest rhythm guitarist Dave Kelbie and young bassist Tom Wheatley, who added a new dimension and depth to the band, which quickly became popular both at clubs and swing dances in London.\n\n\n\nSince the release of their debut album on Lejazzetal Records in 2016, the band has toured extensively in the UK, with appearances at festivals and theatres throughout the country as well as in France and the Netherlands. Their album has received positive reviews from the press both nationally and internationally, and will be re-released in France in partnership with Fremeaux in 2018. They have partnered with the award-winning Scottish bean-to-bar chocolate company IQ Choc to create the Dime Notes signature Espresso-Kick chocolate bar, and 2018 will see the band touring in England, Scotland, Germany, France, Hungary, Moldova, France, and Canada.\n\n\n\nThe Dime Notes present a fresh take on a timeless style, emphasizing the propulsive grooves and sultry melodies which made early jazz revolutionary, controversial, and wildly popular." Music Jazz "\u201cInspired\u201d \u2013 SUNDAY TIMES\n\n\u201cLovingly curated examples of great music from the ancestral repertoire of jazz\u201d \u2013 JAZZ DA GAMA\n\n\u201cSwings from start to finish\u201d \u2013 JUST JAZZ\n\n\u201cLaid-back swing and clever interplay makes their music feel fresh and vibrant\u201d \u2013 JAZZ SOCIETY OF OREGON\n\n\n\nThe Dime Notes dig back into the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920\u2019s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blueses, and forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton and Red Nichols.\n\n\n\nThe band grew out of a duo project with Chris Barber\u2019s long-time clarinetist David Horniblow and American pianist Andrew Oliver, who arrived in London in 2013 and met David at a gig. They got together to play some Jelly Roll Morton tunes and began a weekly residency at an east London cocktail bar, working on a repertoire of obscure 1920s tunes.\n\n\n\nAfter a year or so, the duo expanded with the addition of the unstoppable pulse of London\u2019s finest rhythm guitarist Dave Kelbie and young bassist Tom Wheatley, who added a new dimension and depth to the band, which quickly became popular both at clubs and swing dances in London.\n\n\n\nSince the release of their debut album on Lejazzetal Records in 2016, the band has toured extensively in the UK, with appearances at festivals and theatres throughout the country as well as in France and the Netherlands. Their album has received positive reviews from the press both nationally and internationally, and will be re-released in France in partnership with Fremeaux in 2018. They have partnered with the award-winning Scottish bean-to-bar chocolate company IQ Choc to create the Dime Notes signature Espresso-Kick chocolate bar, and 2018 will see the band touring in England, Scotland, Germany, France, Hungary, Moldova, France, and Canada.\n\n\n\nThe Dime Notes present a fresh take on a timeless style, emphasizing the propulsive grooves and sultry melodies which made early jazz revolutionary, controversial, and wildly popular." Music Jazz "Traditional Music with Mike Vass, fiddle; Mairearad Green, Pipes and Accordion; and Sean Gray, flute and guitar.\n\nMike Vass is one of the most creative forces on the Scottish music scene. As a musician, composer, producer and arranger Vass has amassed a body of work that encompasses early appearances as a livewire young fiddler, collaborations with many of the leading voices among today\u2019s Scots and Gaelic tradition bearers, delivering multi-media performances, overseeing critically acclaimed recordings, and scoring for prestigious ensembles. He recently performed 'The Dead Stations' with Mairi Campbell for SEALL\n\nTonight he is joined by Mairearad Green, renowned for her deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her dextrous piping, Mairearad is in great demand not only as a performer, but also as a composer. Se\u00e1n Gray is a flute, whistle and guitar player from Coylton near the south west coast of Scotland. He spent a year at the prestigious National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton and is a member of the Paul McKenna Band.\n\nWe start with a set from Malin Lewis, fiddler and piper; Lewis McLachlan, tenor guitar; and James Bauld, whistle and flute; who are currently students at the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music, Plockton." Music Traditional "Traditional Music with Mike Vass, fiddle; Mairearad Green, Pipes and Accordion; and Sean Gray, flute and guitar.\n\nMike Vass is one of the most creative forces on the Scottish music scene. As a musician, composer, producer and arranger Vass has amassed a body of work that encompasses early appearances as a livewire young fiddler, collaborations with many of the leading voices among today\u2019s Scots and Gaelic tradition bearers, delivering multi-media performances, overseeing critically acclaimed recordings, and scoring for prestigious ensembles. He recently performed 'The Dead Stations' with Mairi Campbell for SEALL\n\nTonight he is joined by Mairearad Green, renowned for her deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her dextrous piping, Mairearad is in great demand not only as a performer, but also as a composer. Se\u00e1n Gray is a flute, whistle and guitar player from Coylton near the south west coast of Scotland. He spent a year at the prestigious National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton and is a member of the Paul McKenna Band.\n\nWe start with a set from Malin Lewis, fiddler and piper; Lewis McLachlan, tenor guitar; and James Bauld, whistle and flute; who are currently students at the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music, Plockton." Music Traditional "Orcadian duo Douglas Montgomery on fiddle and viola, and Brian Cromarty, songs, guitar and mandola, combine the rich traditional music of Orkney with original compositions.\n\n\n\nThe powerhouse partnership have won a devoted following throughout the UK and beyond, brilliantly transcending the duo format\u2019s conventional confines. \n\n\n\nLinchpin figures in the currently flourishing revival of Orkney\u2019s traditional music, they unite these deep-rooted sources with an exhilarating breadth of influence and expertise, catalysed by a creative empathy born from decades of friendship. The result is a sound of equally thrilling raw attack and multi-dimensional richness.\n\n\n\nShortlisted for Album of the Year at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2017." Music Traditional "Orcadian duo Douglas Montgomery on fiddle and viola, and Brian Cromarty, songs, guitar and mandola, combine the rich traditional music of Orkney with original compositions.\n\n\n\nThe powerhouse partnership have won a devoted following throughout the UK and beyond, brilliantly transcending the duo format\u2019s conventional confines. \n\n\n\nLinchpin figures in the currently flourishing revival of Orkney\u2019s traditional music, they unite these deep-rooted sources with an exhilarating breadth of influence and expertise, catalysed by a creative empathy born from decades of friendship. The result is a sound of equally thrilling raw attack and multi-dimensional richness.\n\n\n\nShortlisted for Album of the Year at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2017." Music Traditional "\u2018I\u2019ll Sing On\u2019 ~ A tribute to popular local singer Catriona Maclean Mackinnon.\n\n\n\nGilbert McKinnon presents the book, \u201cI\u2019ll Sing On\u201d, launched at the Skye Book Festival in Sep. Catriona graduated from the Royal Conservatoire. She sang at Sabhal M\u00f2r, National M\u00f2ds, the BBC and the Pan Celtic Festival. She also revived the Broadford Gaelic Choir. A friend of Sir Iain Noble, she helped to teach him Gaelic and encouraged him in his promotion of Gaelic on Skye.\n\n\n\nThere will be readings from the book and a screen presentation of her life. Film clips will remind us of her amazing voice and excellent clarsach playing and we shall hear a moving audio recording of her singing and a live music tribute.\n\n\n\nWith music and songs from Caramarie MacAlman, Na Cl\u00e0rsairean Shl\u00e8ite, Mary Strachan and music students from Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig.\n\n\n\nDonald S Murray comments, \u201c \u2018I\u2019ll Sing On\u2019 is, in many ways, a tale of reconciliation. A young woman with an energetic and impetuous nature, she found peace and resolution through coming to terms with many of the forces at war in her life. All in all, it makes for a wonderful portrayal of someone who clearly inspired much love and admiration. Her life sings on through its pages.\u201d\n\n\n\nEntry is by donation, and books will be for sale, with profits going to from which Catriona died as a young woman.\n\n\n\nThe bar will be open and tea and coffee available." Talks and Literature "\u2018I\u2019ll Sing On\u2019 ~ A tribute to popular local singer Catriona Maclean Mackinnon.\n\n\n\nGilbert McKinnon presents the book, \u201cI\u2019ll Sing On\u201d, launched at the Skye Book Festival in Sep. Catriona graduated from the Royal Conservatoire. She sang at Sabhal M\u00f2r, National M\u00f2ds, the BBC and the Pan Celtic Festival. She also revived the Broadford Gaelic Choir. A friend of Sir Iain Noble, she helped to teach him Gaelic and encouraged him in his promotion of Gaelic on Skye.\n\n\n\nThere will be readings from the book and a screen presentation of her life. Film clips will remind us of her amazing voice and excellent clarsach playing and we shall hear a moving audio recording of her singing and a live music tribute.\n\n\n\nWith music and songs from Caramarie MacAlman, Na Cl\u00e0rsairean Shl\u00e8ite, Mary Strachan and music students from Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig.\n\n\n\nDonald S Murray comments, \u201c \u2018I\u2019ll Sing On\u2019 is, in many ways, a tale of reconciliation. A young woman with an energetic and impetuous nature, she found peace and resolution through coming to terms with many of the forces at war in her life. All in all, it makes for a wonderful portrayal of someone who clearly inspired much love and admiration. Her life sings on through its pages.\u201d\n\n\n\nEntry is by donation, and books will be for sale, with profits going to from which Catriona died as a young woman.\n\n\n\nThe bar will be open and tea and coffee available." Talks and Literature "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "Inspired fiddle playing from this young musician from Prince Edward Island helping to bring back the old and new Celtic traditions to Scotland." Music Traditional "Inspired fiddle playing from this young musician from Prince Edward Island helping to bring back the old and new Celtic traditions to Scotland." Music Traditional "" Music Jazz "" Music Jazz "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Ceilidh "" Ceilidh "" Talks and Literature "" Talks and Literature "" Music Contemporary "" Music Contemporary "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Community "" Community "" Comedy "" Comedy "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Talks and Literature "" Talks and Literature "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Talks and Literature "" Talks and Literature "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Theatre Family "" Theatre Family "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Theatre Adult "" Theatre Adult "Hamish Moore, Dave Francis, Mairi Campbell, Ryan MacNeil - Balnain House" Music Traditional "Hamish Moore, Dave Francis, Mairi Campbell, Ryan MacNeil - Balnain House" Music Traditional "" Theatre Adult "" Theatre Adult "" Theatre Adult "" Theatre Adult "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Ceilidh "" Ceilidh "" Ceilidh "" Ceilidh "A ballad singer of great strength witha powerful and sweet voie well suited to native American ballands and the great classics of England and Scotland, accompnaying herself on a 5-string banjo." Music World "A ballad singer of great strength witha powerful and sweet voie well suited to native American ballands and the great classics of England and Scotland, accompnaying herself on a 5-string banjo." Music World "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Music World "" Music World "" Talks and Literature "" Talks and Literature "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Theatre Adult "" Theatre Adult "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Ceilidh "" Ceilidh "Was meant to be Gordon Duncan - but there was a horlicks in the booking." Music Traditional "Was meant to be Gordon Duncan - but there was a horlicks in the booking." Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Ceilidh "" Ceilidh "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Ceilidh "" Ceilidh "" Music World "" Music World "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Classical and Opera "" Music Classical and Opera "" Talks and Literature "" Talks and Literature "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Ceilidh "" Ceilidh "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "Ruaraidh Graham - young performer" Music World "Ruaraidh Graham - young performer" Music World "Your performer Fergus Walker Soren Korshoj, Lousie Vansgaard, Martin Seelberg, Malene D Back, Vivi di Bap Hector Henderosn, Coll Macdonald, Andrew MacPherson, John Lamont" Music World "Your performer Fergus Walker Soren Korshoj, Lousie Vansgaard, Martin Seelberg, Malene D Back, Vivi di Bap Hector Henderosn, Coll Macdonald, Andrew MacPherson, John Lamont" Music World "Mick O' Brien, Caoimhin O Raghallaigh Young performer Angus Nicolson" Music Traditional "Mick O' Brien, Caoimhin O Raghallaigh Young performer Angus Nicolson" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "Young performers Murdo Macrae, June Naylor" Music Traditional "Young performers Murdo Macrae, June Naylor" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Jazz "" Music Jazz "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music World "" Music World "" Exhibition "" Exhibition "Caoimhin MacAoidh, Ronan Martin, harvey Beaton, Pete Clarke, John Sikorski Young Performer Olivia MacCabe" Music Traditional "Caoimhin MacAoidh, Ronan Martin, harvey Beaton, Pete Clarke, John Sikorski Young Performer Olivia MacCabe" Music Traditional "Young performer Fiona MacAskill" Music Traditional "Young performer Fiona MacAskill" Music Traditional "Young Performer Angus Nicolson" Ceilidh "Young Performer Angus Nicolson" Ceilidh "Fiona MacKenzie, Fiona Sellar, Younger Performers Aoife MacLeod" Music Traditional "Fiona MacKenzie, Fiona Sellar, Younger Performers Aoife MacLeod" Music Traditional "" Ceilidh "" Ceilidh "Cormack, Ronan Martin, Eilidh MacLeod, Hector MacKenzie, Anne Martin, Cailean MacLean Calum MacAulay Fear an Taighe Young Performers Mairi and Stephanie Campbell" Music Traditional "Cormack, Ronan Martin, Eilidh MacLeod, Hector MacKenzie, Anne Martin, Cailean MacLean Calum MacAulay Fear an Taighe Young Performers Mairi and Stephanie Campbell" Music Traditional "Young Performers Ciostaigh Pheutan, Catherine Tinney, Stephanie Tinney," Music Traditional "Young Performers Ciostaigh Pheutan, Catherine Tinney, Stephanie Tinney," Music Traditional "Youg Perforrmers - Rebecca Nice, Shona Masson," Music Traditional "Youg Perforrmers - Rebecca Nice, Shona Masson," Music Traditional "" Talks and Literature "" Talks and Literature "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Ceilidh "" Ceilidh "" Comedy "" Comedy "wlecomgin visitors from Bukino Faso, Mail, Ethipoia, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe" Music Traditional "wlecomgin visitors from Bukino Faso, Mail, Ethipoia, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe" Music Traditional "" Ceilidh "" Ceilidh "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Ceilidh "" Ceilidh "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "Ross and Ali met at the Vale of Atholl pipe band when they were 12 years old. The boys were guided by one of the most influential pipers in the last 30 years Gordon Duncan. Gordon instilled a great passion in the guys for playing pipes with other instruments and they have gone on to play in many leading Scottish bands including Treacherous Orchestra, Old Blind Dogs, Salsa Celtica, Dougie Maclean, Shooglenifty, Capercaillie. After all the years playing in different bands and line ups the guys decided to concentrate on music together.\n\nThere will be an opening set from Malin Lewis, a piper and fiddler, Lewis MacLaughlin and James Bauld, from the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton." Music Traditional "Ross and Ali met at the Vale of Atholl pipe band when they were 12 years old. The boys were guided by one of the most influential pipers in the last 30 years Gordon Duncan. Gordon instilled a great passion in the guys for playing pipes with other instruments and they have gone on to play in many leading Scottish bands including Treacherous Orchestra, Old Blind Dogs, Salsa Celtica, Dougie Maclean, Shooglenifty, Capercaillie. After all the years playing in different bands and line ups the guys decided to concentrate on music together.\n\nThere will be an opening set from Malin Lewis, a piper and fiddler, Lewis MacLaughlin and James Bauld, from the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton." Music Traditional "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Music Traditional "" Music Traditional "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "" Workshop "Before the main concert tonight we present three young bands from amongst the advanced students at this year's NYOS Jazz Summer school. Escape the traffic jams of Sleat and join Jules Jackson as he comp\u00e8res the show.\n\nThen move to the College dining room, to buy a Curry and a Pint, before the main concert at 8.30pm" Music Jazz "Before the main concert tonight we present three young bands from amongst the advanced students at this year's NYOS Jazz Summer school. Escape the traffic jams of Sleat and join Jules Jackson as he comp\u00e8res the show.\n\nThen move to the College dining room, to buy a Curry and a Pint, before the main concert at 8.30pm" Music Jazz "The Routes Quartet is an exquisite blend of the folk and classical traditions, featuring evocative arrangements of folk tunes and stunning original compositions. The Routes Quartet is made up of the classic string quartet instrumentation of Cello (Rufus Huggan), Viola (Emma Tomlinson), and two Fiddles (Gr\u00e0inne Brady and Tricia Mullan). \n\nThe sound is a charming concoction of classical, Scottish, Irish and English traditional music as well as their own deftness for the art of composing. The string quartet instrumentation is well established in other genres but is entirely new to the British folk scene. \n\nRoutes set out to arrange and explore the vast textures, tones and intimate musical qualities that are characteristic of the string quartet, but with a folky, rootsy accent." Music Traditional "The Routes Quartet is an exquisite blend of the folk and classical traditions, featuring evocative arrangements of folk tunes and stunning original compositions. The Routes Quartet is made up of the classic string quartet instrumentation of Cello (Rufus Huggan), Viola (Emma Tomlinson), and two Fiddles (Gr\u00e0inne Brady and Tricia Mullan). \n\nThe sound is a charming concoction of classical, Scottish, Irish and English traditional music as well as their own deftness for the art of composing. The string quartet instrumentation is well established in other genres but is entirely new to the British folk scene. \n\nRoutes set out to arrange and explore the vast textures, tones and intimate musical qualities that are characteristic of the string quartet, but with a folky, rootsy accent." Music Traditional "Plockton on 11 Oct\n\n\n\nWestward The Light is a remarkable new band, a collaboration between piano\/fiddle duo Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach (BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Finalists 2017), viola player Sally Simpson (Catriona Hawksworth and Sally Simpson, the Fika Collective), and guitarist and vocalist Owen Sinclair (Tanara, Inyal).\n\n\n\nThe band\u2019s formation is the result of years of collaboration in a range of settings, extending back to their school days at Plockton National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music. Westward The Light offers a platform for the members of the group to combine their expansive knowledge of Scottish Folk style, ethos and culture, portraying the themes that are significant in the traditional music of Scotland, but isolating and expanding on them to create a new expression of an age-old sound\n\n\n\n2018 is the year in which the quartet will bring their experience and approach together to create a permanent fixture. On fiddle, viola, vocals, piano, and guitar, the quartet creates a sound reflective of upbringings immersed in the nature and landscapes of Scotland. Elements of tunes are highlighted and explored by the varied instrumentation of the group, and the audience is taken on an aural journey of Scottish sentiment, weather, culture and modernity." Music Traditional "Plockton on 11 Oct\n\n\n\nWestward The Light is a remarkable new band, a collaboration between piano\/fiddle duo Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach (BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Finalists 2017), viola player Sally Simpson (Catriona Hawksworth and Sally Simpson, the Fika Collective), and guitarist and vocalist Owen Sinclair (Tanara, Inyal).\n\n\n\nThe band\u2019s formation is the result of years of collaboration in a range of settings, extending back to their school days at Plockton National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music. Westward The Light offers a platform for the members of the group to combine their expansive knowledge of Scottish Folk style, ethos and culture, portraying the themes that are significant in the traditional music of Scotland, but isolating and expanding on them to create a new expression of an age-old sound\n\n\n\n2018 is the year in which the quartet will bring their experience and approach together to create a permanent fixture. On fiddle, viola, vocals, piano, and guitar, the quartet creates a sound reflective of upbringings immersed in the nature and landscapes of Scotland. Elements of tunes are highlighted and explored by the varied instrumentation of the group, and the audience is taken on an aural journey of Scottish sentiment, weather, culture and modernity." Music Traditional "Before the main concert Emma and other Routes members will lead a workshop aimed at anyone who consider themselves to be 'intermediate' on any instrument in either the folk or classical tradition, with an aim to make that crossover.\n\n\n\n"Scotland needs more Emma Tomlinsons. She is a fantastic teacher and musician but more than that, Emma is one of our top educationalists. Not a day goes by when she isn't planning new and exciting ways to reach and teach young people the music of Scotland and abroad.\u201d - Simon Thoumire, Hands Up For Trad, 2015\n\n\n\n'Tutor of the Year' MG ALBA Scots Trad Awards 2017\n\n\n\nAll tickets \u00a310" Workshop "Before the main concert Emma and other Routes members will lead a workshop aimed at anyone who consider themselves to be 'intermediate' on any instrument in either the folk or classical tradition, with an aim to make that crossover.\n\n\n\n"Scotland needs more Emma Tomlinsons. She is a fantastic teacher and musician but more than that, Emma is one of our top educationalists. Not a day goes by when she isn't planning new and exciting ways to reach and teach young people the music of Scotland and abroad.\u201d - Simon Thoumire, Hands Up For Trad, 2015\n\n\n\n'Tutor of the Year' MG ALBA Scots Trad Awards 2017\n\n\n\nAll tickets \u00a310" Workshop "Each year, through our area\u2019s junior F\u00e8is an Earraich, a group of young musicians and singers are brought together to head out around the community with a series of concerts and c\u00e8ilidhs. The quality and ability is exceptional and many of them go on to further studies and make a living from their performing.\n\nTea and cake will be provided." Ceilidh "Each year, through our area\u2019s junior F\u00e8is an Earraich, a group of young musicians and singers are brought together to head out around the community with a series of concerts and c\u00e8ilidhs. The quality and ability is exceptional and many of them go on to further studies and make a living from their performing.\n\nTea and cake will be provided." Ceilidh "Daria last visited Skye on the back of a milk-float converted to a mobile stage, during our Festival in 2015. Based in London, Daria is a rare talent as a singer, songwriter, artist and interpreter of traditional material which draws on her Russian and Ingush roots. Her English is impeccable and she has enjoyed national radio play and incredible reviews calling her CD a "triumph", a "masterpiece" and "a definite contender for the best album of 2017". \n\nShe is joined by Tristan Seume, a soloist, accompanist, writer and session musician, and one of the UK\u2019s leading acoustic guitarists. \n\n\u201cSeume\u2019s superb fingerpicking talent and ease of drifting between styles drives you to a state of listening compulsion\u201d \u2013 Acoustic Magazine" Music World "Daria last visited Skye on the back of a milk-float converted to a mobile stage, during our Festival in 2015. Based in London, Daria is a rare talent as a singer, songwriter, artist and interpreter of traditional material which draws on her Russian and Ingush roots. Her English is impeccable and she has enjoyed national radio play and incredible reviews calling her CD a "triumph", a "masterpiece" and "a definite contender for the best album of 2017". \n\nShe is joined by Tristan Seume, a soloist, accompanist, writer and session musician, and one of the UK\u2019s leading acoustic guitarists. \n\n\u201cSeume\u2019s superb fingerpicking talent and ease of drifting between styles drives you to a state of listening compulsion\u201d \u2013 Acoustic Magazine" Music World "Nationally acclaimed performer, composer, arranger, and educator, Jamie Laval is hailed as \u201cOne of North America\u2019s finest practitioners of traditional Scottish music\u201d (San Jose Mercury News). \n\n\n\nLaval\u2019s unique approach to traditional Celtic music blends the simplicity of an ancient art form with stunning virtuosity and contemporary flair that resonates with families, youth, seniors, and devotees of ethnic, jazz, and classical music." Music Traditional "Nationally acclaimed performer, composer, arranger, and educator, Jamie Laval is hailed as \u201cOne of North America\u2019s finest practitioners of traditional Scottish music\u201d (San Jose Mercury News). \n\n\n\nLaval\u2019s unique approach to traditional Celtic music blends the simplicity of an ancient art form with stunning virtuosity and contemporary flair that resonates with families, youth, seniors, and devotees of ethnic, jazz, and classical music." Music Traditional "Jamie Laval has this on his website for 7pm" Music Traditional "Jamie Laval has this on his website for 7pm" Music Traditional 57.08641750493476 -5.880648823478737