Posts for October, 2023

SHADES OF SAMMY is the first ever performance series of the band, featuring classic Big Band hits from the Jazz Master Sammy Nestico as well as contemporary tunes. The sizzling energy and impressive repertoire that this talented collective will put on stage is the perfect entertainment for this Sunday afternoon.

Award winning instrumental folk trio ‘Assynt’ are former BBC Radio Scotland Young Musician of the Year finalists, Graham Mackenzie (fiddle) and David Shedden (pipes/whistles) alongside BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award winner Innes White (guitar). 2018 saw the official launch of the band, the release of their debut album ‘The Road to the North’ and were awarded ‘Up and Coming Artist of the Year’ at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards. Inspired by the great piping, fiddle and Gaelic traditions of the Highlands of Scotland, Assynt’s self penned melodies are “refreshingly contemporary” (Folk Radio UK) while remaining true to the music traditions they are rooted in.

The group have come to be recognised for their tight-knit fiddle and pipe playing blended with intricate guitar lines and grooves. This powerful and intuitive musicality continues to be showcased throughout their second studio release ‘Where From Here’ described as ‘breathtakingly wonderful’ by FolkWorld. Assynt have received airplay across the BBC including BBC Radio 2’s The Folk Show, Travelling Folk and Caithream Ciuil on BBC Radio Scotland. 2023 has already seen the band extensively tour Germany following their sold out Celtic Connections performance in January. Assynt will continue this year touring Germany, China and Australia as well as performances throughout the UK.

“one of our most impressive young bands” Folk Radio UK

“Assynt’s music is breathtakingly wonderful: Powerful, energetic and big tunes” FolkWorld

“Sterling second from the virtuoso stalwarts, individually and collectively award winners in their fields.” At the Barrier

MAXIMILIANO MARTIN & FRIENDS – Maxi, Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s Principal Clarinet, is joined by Andre Cebrián – SCO Principal Flute: Cerys Ambrose-Evans – SCO Principal Bassoon and Scott Mitchell – Piano.

Their programme will encompass Donizetti, Beethoven, Saint-Saens, Villalobos, Devienne, Jolivet and Glinka.

Live Entertainment in the Lounge Bar with Davy Holt Guitarist Singer

Live Entertainment in the Lounge Bar with Kevin Fraser Guitarist Singer

Live Entertainment in the Lounge Bar with Chris Grant Guitarist Singer

Live Entertainment in the Lounge bar with Chris Grant Guitarist Singer

Live Entertainment in the Lounge Bar with Ann & Calum Singers/Guitarists

Live Entertaiment in the Lounge Bar with Singer Guitarist Scott Ramsay

Live Entertainment in the Lounge Bar with Singer Guitarist Chris Grant