Currently in its 10th season, the Acoustic Affair held its first show in February 2002 and has now played host to over 200 well selected artists in over 120 shows in venues throughout Glasgow and Scotland. These locations include the Tron, the Arches, St Andrews in the Square, ABC and Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall.
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Alastair follows his critically acclaimed album “Alone With History”, with a collaborative celebration of the magical Scots fiddle tradition. Featuring Euan Drysdale (guitar/piano), Iain Crawford (double bass), Eddie McGuire (Flute) and Ewan Robertson (whistle).
“A must for aficionados, a primer for anyone with a notional interest in Scottish Traditional music”,(Keith Bruce, The Herald).
“Spectacular in simplicity, scope and delivery”, (Tim Carroll, Folkwords).
The Director of Music of Paisley Abbey and Honorary Patron of the St Bride’s Organ Restoration Appeal, George McPhee, gives this special recital in support of the Organ Fund. The 1865 Hill organ will be removed very soon after this recital, for complete restoration. Admission: £10 (under-16s free), includes glass of wine. All proceeds go to the Organ Fund. There will be a wine reception following the recital. See stbride.org.uk for more information.
Alastair is joined by Euan Drysdale on guitar/piano and Iain Crawford on double bass for a special concert of Scots fiddle music old and new in the picturesque village of Kirkmichael in rural Ayrshire.
Tickets available on the door.
Alastair is joined by Euan Drysdale on guitar/piano and Iain Crawford on double bass for a special concert in the wonderful setting of the Cathedral Of the Isles. Featuring Scots fiddle melodies ancient and modern.
Tickets available on the door.
JAM on the Marsh is an annual multi-arts festival built around Kent’s magnificent Romney Marsh and its famous medieval churches. Each year JAM on the Marsh crosses the Romney Marsh from Dungeness to Hythe and Lympne to New Romney. The Marsh churches are true beacons of culture and history; they are the heart of the festival.
The role of Curator is an important one in how JAM on the Marsh is programmed. The position of Curator can only be held by a person for two years. This ensures that the festival is ever-developing and continuously changing. Curators to date have included the internationally renowned composers, Judith Bingham and Paul Mealor and for 2017 / 18 the organist and conductor, Daniel Cook (Westminster Abbey).
JAM on the Marsh 2017 Thursday 6th – Sunday 16th July. JAM on the Marsh 2017 will be curated by the internationally renowned organist and conductor, Daniel Cook (Westminster Abbey). Music will feature strongly with performances by BBC Singers and London Mozart Players, David Rees-Williams Trio and Mousai Singers. BBC Singers will give the world premiere of a Festival Commission commemorating the Battle of Vimy Ridge by Tom Harrold and Stuart Beatch, to words by Grahame Davies. There are art exhibitions including: John Doyle, mixed media artist, Jillian Bain Christie and photography exhibitions by: Tristan Fewings, Susan Pilcher and the students of the Marsh Academy. Shakespeare features prominently with performances of Hamlet by Changeling Theatre and A Midsummer Night’s Dream by The Pantaloons. There will also be poetry recitals, chlidren’s events, churches tours and much, much more! Full details to be released soon…