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Saturday 25 November 2023 8pmSt. Andrew's Night Special!plaidsongMusic at Craigie, Craigie Village Hall,Craigie Village, near KilmarnockTickets: £12 & £6 (under 16) Unlicensed - BYOBIt is not often that Lorna and Dave become excited at discovering a new act to emerge onto the Scottish folk scene!
Formed in 2017, Plaidsong feature Syd on guitar and vocals and Nicky on vocals. Their Scottish traditional songs are always fitted into a historical background, while their own compositions are notable.
Nicky and Syd are both well experienced performers and also acclaimed authors. Nicky has won various awards for her singing. Syd, as well as being a talented musical performer, also has an MBE for his lifetime services to forestry.
The standard of their performance is excellent - sympathetic guitar playing meets wonderful singing!
We welcome them to Craigie for the first time.
Advance Booking advisedTickets, payable by cash only on the night, can be booked via 07899978736 / dave@cultural-connections.co.uk |
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Saturday 9 December 2023 7pmFamily Ceilidh withThe Jimi Shandrix ExperienceMusic at Craigie, Craigie Village Hall,Craigie Village, near KilmarnockTickets: £12 & £6 (under 16) Unlicensed - BYOBSuitable for grandweans to grandparents and everyone in between!
The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience is an amazing ceilidh band, led by accordionist extraordinaire Sandy Brechin. Lots of laughter and fun to get everyone into the party mood! They are in huge demand at home and abroad, playing the length and breadth of the UK. They regularly headline Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, the world’s largest street party. Overseas, they have performed in many countries, as far away as Australia, Thailand and Hong Hong.
They are an experience! Don’t miss them
Advance Booking advisedTickets, payable by cash only on the night, can be booked via 07899978736 / dave@cultural-connections.co.uk |
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Saturday 7 October 2023 8pmjohn graham, jim jack & cy jackMusic at Craigie, Craigie Village Hall,Craigie Village, near KilmarnockTickets: £12 & £6 (under 16) Unlicensed - BYOB John started playing folk music in the sixties co-founding ‘The Clydesiders’ until they disbanded in 2000. He played on many of their TV and Radio shows, as well as making 10 albums. John plays a number of instruments, including Fiddle, Mandolin and Guitar.
Jim’s introduction to folk music was in the Edinburgh folk scene in the sixties, branching out to rock music in the 80’s and 90’s, before returning to his folk music roots. Jim plays guitar with vocals.
The band are joined by Cy Jack on bass and keyboards, an experienced musician who played many times with the Clydesiders, as well as being involved in many of their recordings.
The trio are very busy, playing mainly folk clubs throughout the UK.
Advance Booking advisedTickets, payable by cash only on the night, can be booked via 07899978736 / dave@cultural-connections.co.uk |
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Thursday 22 June 2023 8pmplockton StudentsMusic at Craigie, Craigie Village Hall,Craigie Village, near KilmarnockTickets: £10 & £6 (under 16) Unlicensed - BYOBWe are honoured to have students from the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music at Plockton Wester Ross perform at Craigie. These students, aged 13 to 18, are the cream of Scotland’s young traditional musicians. The concert features the students in various combinations, playing a diverse range of instruments with all of them playing together in a powerful finale. The standard of musicianship is outstanding.
Advance Booking EssentialTickets, payable by cash only on the night, can be booked via 07899978736 / dave@cultural-connections.co.uk |