Altan and Session A9
A Review by Jamie Wilson
Well, what can I say?! This was a great gig. Session A9, though they were without Kris Drever, were brilliant. Energetic fiddle music and tight melodic harmonies were backed up with the great rhythm of Iain Copelands percussion. The backing was superbly rounded by the never less than ingenious keyboards of Brian McAlpine, who with a jazz style, plays across the musical pulse in the most synergistic and complementary way.
New Term of Whistle Classes - Invergowrie
Whistle classes, taught by Dave Adam, start Mon 16th April, 7pm
These excellent classes have been happening for a while on a term by term basis, and have been very popular and enjoyed by all who go. Set in the Invergowrie Episcopal church hall, you get two hours of teaching every week for the term at the bargain sum of £36. Recordings and printed sheet music are also provided!
Christy Moore - Perth Concert Hall - 4 April 2007
A Review by Pete Gilmore
It is nice to see that some Traditional Music Superstars are now including Tayside on their tours and it is great to see that they are being well supported.
Last night's gig by the legend of Irish Music was two hours of complete professionalism by the complete professional. No messing around here and no such fripperies as intervals.
The Lang Spoon Festival
Last weekend was the second Festival based in and around the Rothes Halls in, where else but, Glenrothes. Unfortunately, I was only able to take in the Sunday lunchtime singaround and the concert which followed.
The singaround was compered by that wonderful wordsmith Adam McNaughtan, ably assisted by Fiona Forbes. Acts included a new young Kirkcaldy band called "Stonedyke" singing all their own songs which included one about "golden oldie" folkies and songs with 3 Chords! A local moothie player had the audience reeling with his masterey of tunes played on two moothies and weekend guests Mike and Ali Vass played a stormin' set of tunes to warm us up before the concert.