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Kris Drever - Mark The Hard Earth

Kris Drever - Mark The Hard Earth

(4 stars)25 Feb 2010

Orkney-born Edinburgh resident, Kris Drever (son of Wolfstone’s Ivan), has been an integral part of Scotland’s folk scene for some time, although he’s only just turned 31. Taking time off from his LAU collaborative (he also worked on an album with John…

Malinky

Malinky

Facing up to change

20 Aug 2009

Malinky have been around on the Scottish folk scene for over a decade now, and went through a scenario that many young bands face – the loss of a particularly prominent member to a solo career. The band initially got together to allow singer Karine…

Beltane Fire Festival

Beltane Fire Festival

1 Mar 2009

Do you ever feel like you just don’t quite belong in a modern world? I’m not getting all new age-y on you, but in a fast-paced and fleeting society it can be difficult to find your place and feel part of a static community. Perhaps this is why…

Eddi Reader - The Songs of Robert Burns: Deluxe Edition

Eddi Reader - The Songs of Robert Burns: Deluxe Edition

(4 stars)8 Jan 2009

CELTIC For Burns to endure for 250 years, every generation needs its own way of appreciating him. Five years ago, Eddi Reader provided her take on the Songs of Robert Burns and not only was the folk world enraptured by one of the great Scottish…

Beltane Fire Festival

Eternal flame

9 Apr 2007

(Photo: © Two Truths) In 1988, a small group of enthusiasts, led by Angus Farquhar of industrial rockers Test Dept, approached the School of Scottish Studies at Edinburgh University, for funding. They wanted to stage an outdoor performance…

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A traditional Ceilidh with the Bang On The Wall Band playing traditional English, Scottish, Irish and American songs.
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The band exploded onto the scene in 1983 with anthemic songs such as Fields of Fire and In A Big Country featured on their debut album The Crossing that sold several million worldwide. They followed up with a number one album Steeltown. Now, the Celtic rockers celebrate their 30th anniversary with a string of concerts that will see them embrace their past. Tragically, co- founder Stuart Adamson passed away in 2001. A traumatic time for all connected to Stuart's life but the remaining members…
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