Here's the latest from Martin for Leith Folk club gigs between August and September 2010. Gigs are at The Village
Tuesday 3 August - Twelfth Day (£6)
Vibrant young Orkney/Borders duo who have been entrancing audiences UK wide with song, harp and fiddle. Their music is fast and furious yet playful and reflective, mixing Scottish folk with jazz and classical touches. http://twelfthdaymusic.com/
Tuesday 10 August - Anna Coogan (£6)
From Seattle, Anna's bittersweet songs, simple and sweet melodies and operatic voice have enchanted listeners since she began writing her own material in early 2002. http://www.annacoogan.com/
Tuesday 17 August - The String Contingent (£6)
The String Contingent, led by sparkling Aussie favourite Chris Stone, play new acoustic music for violin, double bass and guitar. Their compositions and performance combine the clarity and precision of baroque chamber music with the raw excitement and intensity of Scottish fiddle and bluegrass. www.thestringcontingent.com/
Tuesday 24 August - Rachel Harrington with Rod Clements (£8)
A superb and original singer, writer and performer from Oregon, Rachel is gathering a large following in the UK. She is joined on this tour by Rod Clements, one of Britain's top slide players. www.rachelharrington.net and www.rodclements.com
Tuesday 31 August - Gavin Pennycook (£6)
Fiddler Gavin Pennycook has just finished recording the first ever CD devoted to Scottish and Irish music on the nyckelharpa (Swedish keyed fiddle), a monster of an instrument which has been described as a cross between a fiddle and a battleship. He'll be joined for the gig by his collaborators on the CD - Chris Wright on cittern and 12-string guitar, Rob Truswell on guitar and Esther Kuck on bodhran. Gavin also plays whistle and Galician pipes, so there will be a variety of interesting sounds on show.. www.myspace.com/gavinpennycook
Thursday 2 September - Kirsty McGee and Mat Martin (£8)
Described as ‘bewitching and exquisite’ (Q) and ‘one of the greatest groups in the current music scene’ (maverick), the spine tingling simplicity and beauty of Kirsty and Mat's music is once heard, never forgotten. www.kirstymcgee.com/
Tuesday 7 September - Steve Turner (£6)
Technically superb concertina player whose rich and sensitive singing and varied repertoire have been delighting audiences across the land. www.steve-turner.co.uk/
Tuesday 14 September - Phil Rosenthal (£8)
A Grammy nominee who has played at the Orpy and the White House, Phil's dedication to bringing bluegrass and folk music to new audiences has earned him a unique place in American music www.americanmelody.com/phil.htm
Tuesday 21 September - Drew Nelson(£8)
From Michigan and on his third visit to LFC, Drew is one of the most able songwriters, storytellers and players ever to grace our stage. It makes us very happy to welcome him back www.drewnelson.net/
Tuesday 28 September - Sarah McQuaid (£6, £10 with DADGAD Guitar workshop)
Sarah's deliciously earthy voice delivers a powerful emotional punch that’s matched by her distinctive, eloquent guitar style. Add this to a real rapport with her audience, and we have all the ingredients of a great night out.
Sarah will also be running a short workshop on DADGAD guitar tuning (5pm to 6pm at The Village) whose "Irish DADGAD Guitar Book" was described by The Irish Times as “a godsend to aspiring traditional guitarists,” www.sarahmcquaid.com
Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm start. Gigs are at The Village
Reservations via www.leithfolkclub.org or call/text 07502 024852
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