Live music bonanza across Sutherland
As Apøllø continues to rise, they’re set to redefine the boundaries of modern rock with their unapologetic, hard-hitting style. Multi award-winning Scottish supergroup Mànran have been at the heart of the Scottish traditional music scene for over a decade. From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi brings joyous life to all forms of song. Her taste in co-writers, writers, songs and players is impeccable and anything with her name on it is guaranteed musical treasure. Whilst the perfection of her technique is widely acknowledged, what sets Reader apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance; her ability not only to move the listener but to connect her experience to that of her audience. Her passion and instinct move people in a way reminiscent of those who have influenced her work.
Legendary Geordie folk-rockers Lindisfarne will headline our opening night on Thursday 31 July. Founded by renowned musician and musical director, Spike Edney, THE SAS BAND (a.k.a. Spike’s All Stars) is the “Ultimate All-Star Band” featuring world class musicians and some of the world’s greatest Rock artists. Bursting off the stage with personality, Brass Bonanza’s 7-piece line up is full-force, blow- out brass fronted by two incredible vocalists – true pop professionals who have sung with Florence + The Machine, Stormzy, Emeli Sande and more. MACFESTUK is delighted to present a musical bonanza with The Nile Band to celebrate Arab Heritage.Join The Lowry for an enchanting afternoon, with a renowned group of musicians and singers from Egypt, Syria, Tunisia and the UK. Sign up to our Original Shrewsbury newsletter to be first in the know about upcoming events, offers and promotions. We’ll also send you handy guides to help you make the most of what our beautiful town has to offer.
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Former ‘God Damn’ member Thomas Edwards brings his new band of merry men to Loopfest for the first time – and we can’t wait to see what these handsome, hairy, big daddies bring to the party. By himself Funk Fest Bonanza, he is marvellous, his songs weaving their way into magical and darkened places with a strong stage presence that will have you hollering for whisky and musing over lost loves. Glasgow-based contemporary folk group Tarran perform at Lairg Community Centre on Friday, September 12, 7pm-9.30pm and at Durness Village Hall the following day (Saturday, September 13), from 7pm-9.30pm.
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Through these years Eddi based herself in London, but in 2001 she decided to move home to Glasgow where she recorded the classic ‘Songs Of Robert Burns’ album released to international acclaim in 2003. Awarded the MBE in 2006 for services to singing, she took her Burns songs on tour all over the world and found connections to the bard everywhere from Kolkata, India to Sydney, Australia. In 2006 she released ‘Peacetime’ on Rough Trade Records featuring the finest traditional players in the United Kingdom and produced by Folk Musician of The Year, John McCusker. Constant touring with her band has created a magical organic chemistry between Eddi and her players and the results of this relationship can be found on her most recent release.
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Laurence Cottle is one of the UK’s leading jazz musicians and musical arrangers. His All-Star Big Band features some of the finest jazz and session musicians in the country. The band explores the evolution of the Big Band over the years, playing some of the great tunes from the early days of big band through to Buddy Rich, Bob Brookmeyer, Jaco Pastorius, and including some of Laurance’s own amazing compositions. This is a band that has incredible on-stage talent and energy that has to be enjoyed live. If you’ve got energy to burn and brought your dancing shoes … who doesn’t love some reggae beats with a twist. The popular London-based band were the first live music act to perform at Rogart Mart following its transformation into an events space.
His quartet features some of the finest gypsy jazz musicians in the country. For the best part of a decade Worm Disco Club have been DJ’ing, hosting amazing parties, booking incredible bands, curating festival stages (Glastonbury/Shambala/We Out Here) and making people wriggle all across Bristol. Seth released his latest and 11th studio album Make Your Mark in November 2021.
The ELECTRIC BOYS are much loved for their idiosyncratic combination of hard rock and other forms of music such as funk beginning with their first album “Funk-O-Metal Carpet Ride” in 1989. In April 30th 2021 the band will release worldwide their seventh album “Ups! De Down” which continues and advances this fusion of music styles to make something of their very, very own. Together, the Triple H Horns and Mo Pleasure create a powerful and energetic sound that is sure to get the audience dancing. Mo is currently musical director for Bette Midler, having previously performed the role for Earth, Wind & Fire. Expect a thrilling night of horn-heavy music with the sounds of Chaka Khan, Earth Wind & Fire, and Average White Band, to name a few.
Long time trumpet replacement for Tony Robinson, Gareth John, is now established as a permanent fixture. His past glories include working alongside members of the Happy Mondays, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, The Specials, Vintage Trouble and many more. Every SAS show is unique and Thursday 5th August at Wickham Festival will feature a fabulous line up of eclectic artists. They were recently booked for a surprise marriage proposal at Liverpool Street Station in London (she said yes!).