Tag: folk music

Old Town nightspot Stramash underlines its prominence on the Edinburgh music scene when it hosts the only Scottish date of Mad Dog Mcrae's UK tour on Friday. The popular folk group have been on the...

Where can you hear an anarchic Irish folk band named after a child-murdering villain, an acoustic Swedish trio whose music is said to defy the laws of physics, a Fair Islander with a penchant...

Tonight, Wednesday 10 May, at Summerhall, Edinburgh Folk Club host and evening with Scottish folk legend Fred Morrison. The outstanding tune composer has been performing since the 90s when he released his first solo album...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTHjd8PM6ts] Can't Dance Cameron: Emily Dodd introduces her new book, the tale (or tail?) of a capercaillie bird who doesn't think he can dance. Emily is a former Reader-In-Residence at the library. For ages...

  MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2014 For Crying Out Loud: special screenings for carers and their babies under 12 months old - maximum of 2 adults per baby. Babychanging, bottle warming and buggy parking facilities available. This...

Garvald Christmas Bazaar: handcrafted goods made by members of Garvald Edinburgh, live music, children's activities, refreshments. 10.30am-1.30pm, Garvald Gorgie Workshops, 454/1 Gorgie Road. Entry by donation. Garvald Edinburgh is a Scottish charity offering creative opportunities and support...

  Bookbug: songs and rhymes for young children and babies. 10.30-11am, Oxgangs Library, 343 Oxgangs Road North. Live Music Now: Slide Too Far. Formed two years ago in Glasgow, trombone quartet Slide Too Far has gone from strength to strength, winning...

MONDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2014 Mrs Mash at The Skylark: songs, stories and joining in fun from Mrs Mash aka Marie Louise Cochrane, the Storytelling Cook, for the under-5s and their parents and carers - this week...

MONDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2014 LGBT Spiritual Space: Conflicts of Sexuality and Faith. Explore conflicts that exist within these two aspects of identity; Maxwell Reay, NHS Mental Health Community Chaplain, offers a supportive space for LGBT...

Bach Before Breakfast: John Bryden plays Bach and Shostakovich on the Cathedral Steinway. Coffee and croissants follow. 8.05-8.35am every day until Friday 29th August, St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place. Free: retiring collection. Map Making: drop-in workshop for families...

  Emily Smith’s eagerly awaited new album ‘Echoes’ will be released on 24 February 2014 and her many fans from the capital will have the opportunity to see her live show at the Queen’s Hall next...