Past gigs

Orcadian Kristan Harvey-one of the trad scene’s up and coming fiddle players is a truly comprehensive musician with a passion for creating fresh new music.

The Outside Track are a stunning synthesis of virtuosity and energy. Hailing from Scotland, Ireland, Cape Breton and Vancouver. Using fiddle, accordion, harp, guitar, flute, step-dance and vocals these five virtuosos blend boundless energy with unmistakable joie de vivre.

The David Latto Band are songwriters David Latto and Gavin Brady

Edinburgh based singer/songwriter who plays with Townhouse and pan-Scottish outfit Kilmarnock Edition.

Valentine's Day with The Wee Shee

Scott Murray and friends - Jenny Gardner, Amy Geddes, Sarah McFadyen and Sangsters

Your chance to shine.

Rooted in the blues and soul tradition like so many Scottish singers, Al Hughes writes from his own perspective on topics which are very much of today.

CherryGrove are a fresh new five piece band bursting with energy and talent.

“They are going to be one of the hottest tickets this year” “The actual quality of the songwriting is exceptional, it really belies Theo’s young years” - Bruce MacGregor, Travelling Folk, BBC Radio Scotland

A captivating duo - Anna Massie on guitar, fiddle and banjo, Mairearad Green on accordion and smallpipes

100% original Junkerdash from Boise, Idaho

What more could you ask for - a four piece Americana band plus a 5 piece Scottish traditional band?

A leading instrumentalist Manran's Calum Stewart joins with Breton guitarist Heikki Bourgaualt. “This is captivating music from two young masters.”- Irish Music Magazine.

Fife to Perthshire via Nashville and New York. Scottish songwriters David Latto and Laurie Cameron appear with their bands to perform a range of strongly US influenced music. Both songwriters have received deserved praise for their recent recordings and performances. Their songs and music are testament to the quality and diversity of their emerging talents.

Jeana Leslie and Siobhan Miller are two talented young singers and musicians who are recognised as shining new stars on the Scottish Music scene. They are both blessed with lovely natural voices that blend beautifully.

Comprising the collective talents within two of Scotland’s most innovative and captivating duos, The Halton Quartet may be more familiar to audiences as Angus Lyon and Ruaridh Campbell, and Wingin’ It. They make music which is both rich in tradition and boldly forward-looking, with arrangements that expand and develop melodic ideas with imagination, subtlety and brio.

"Mark’s high quality set was a mix of beautifully performed, traditional Irish songs and instrumental pieces, each introduced and described in a wholly engaging and humorous manner. " - Ian Nicol, Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club.

"One of the UK's finest contemporary Celtic harpists and tunesmiths" (Songlines), Rachel Hair performs a spellbinding mix of Scottish, Irish and original harp music together with fellow musicians Jenn Butterworth (guitar/vocals) and Euan Burton (double bass).

Dennis is a superb entertainer, extremely funny and has been at the top of the entertainer tour forever in Scottish music.

Based out of Tennessee, Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart draw from blues, pop, country, rock, and more in their heartfelt music. The years of touring the folk/Americana circuit have given them a knack for reaching out to the audience in an intimate “come in to my living room” fashion.They were both members of Stacey's brother's band, Steve Earle and the Dukes, In 2000 Stacey Earle's album "Simple Gearle" was named by the New York Times among "Favorite CD's You Nearly Missed".

Jim Malcolm in concert with Susie, Beth and Sandy Malcom. Jim will be at risk of being upstaged by Beth, Susie and Sandy Malcolm on a rare outing from their ain fireside show.

Duo of award winning singer/songwriters.

‘listening to Yvonne is a life affirming experience. She is the bees-knees!’ - Iain Anderson, BBC Radio Scotland

Long time club supporter, Fife folk song legend, and photographer in residence Davey Stewart hosts an acoustic session. Your chance to hear the great voice of Davey Stewart and join in with a few songs and tunes of your own.

A suberb trio of musicians featuring the songwriting talents of Findlay Napier on vocals and guitar, Gillian Frame on fiddle and vocals and Douglas Millar on piano and vocals.

Legendary Scottish singer-songwriter Rab Noakes, a truly mesmerising living legend with support from Holly Clark.

Your chance to shine in the intimate atmosphere of your warm and friendly acoustic music club or maybe even just listen.

"As their name might suggest, Dr Mango and the Chickpeas bring an imaginative, unrestrained approach to their music, but not without a passion and sophistication that belies their years… " - Sean Purser

Award winning singer songwriter. Winner of the Kerrville Folk Festival ‘New Folk’ Award, 2005 (Previous winners: Lyle Lovett, Gillian Welch, Nancy Griffith)

“Close your eyes and you'd imagine Joni Mitchell had moved from Laurel Canyon to Carrbridge” Teddy Jamieson, The Herald Magazine, January 2012

A great Fife bargain - three halfs. A triple bill of local performers. " Fife's got everything"

Fiona Cuthill and Stevie Lawrence are a fiddle and guitar/bouzouki duo from Glasgow. They play self penned contemporary fiddle music with a touch of rock attitude thrown in in for good measure!

Your chance to shine in the friendly atmosphere of your Acoustic Music Club hosted by Irishman Brian McArthur on guitar and vocals.

Hosted by Gerry Hastie on mandolin and vocal. Your chance to shine. Pieces and healthy options as usual.

A homecoming gig for singer/songwriter Janet Russell plus support from Mark Dunlop ex Malinky

A fabulous double bill from four hugely talented musicians. North and East performed by Gareth Davies-Jones on guitar and vocal accompanied by Calum Stewart on flute. Also the instrumental duo of Ailie Robertson on harp with Sarah-Jane Summers on fiddle and hardanger fiddle.

A new old time duo from Seattle

Ireland's Michelle Burke on vocals accompanied by James Ross on piano and the award winning multi instrumentalist Matheu Watson.

Scottish traditional singer Scott Gardiner, a world bothy ballad champion, is accompanied by Johnny Kemp on guitar.

Canadian Cara Luft is master songwriter and performer. She was a founder member of the Juno award winning band The Wailin Jennys. She rocks.

From Sweden, one of the foremost Nordic bands.

The Outside Track are a stunning synthesis of virtuosity and energy. Hailing from Scotland, Ireland, Cape Breton and Vancouver. Using fiddle, accordion, harp, guitar, flute, step-dance and vocals these five virtuosos blend boundless energy with unmistakable joie de vivre.

Last chance to see Isambarde - a powerful blend of traditional and contemporary folk songs with guitar,fiddle,oboe and vocal harmonies.

Canada's Eileen McGann is a Juno nominated recording artiste and outstanding singer of celtic, traditional and contemporary material. Eileen is accompanied by the highly talented multi instrumentalist David K.

Mississippi Delta sounds

Individually superb and together one of the super groups that have emerged since traditional music courses started to produce numbers of graduates.

Local Favourites.

Great playing, great songs, easy on the eye and ear.

Highly talented Scottish singer/songwriter.

Acclaimed trio of songwriters featuring Yvonne Lyon, Kim Edgar and David Ferrard.

Outstanding trio comprising Olav Luksengård Mjelva (Norway), Anders Hall (Sweden) and Session A9's Kevin Henderson (Shetland).

Rachel Sermanni is a 19 year old singer/ songwriter from Carrbridge

A distinctive brew of songs, from dark ballads and protest songs to off-the wall humour.

RURA combines the passions and influences of some of Scotland’s most exciting young musicians.

Rooted in the blues and soul tradition.

Awarded Edinburgh Fringe Sell-out Show Garland 2010, this new four piece band play traditional and contemporary material featuring vocals, guitars and bass guitar.

Michelle from East County Cork Ireland and former vocalist with the mighty Cherish The Ladies, is accompanied by James Ross on piano and Innes Watson on guitar. A superb lineup of musicians.

GIG CANCELLED due to adverse weather.

“Chloe Hall is the antidote to today’s soulless music charts.” Chloe is accompanied by two of Australia’s finest musicians, bassist Chris Mildren and percussionist Teal Bain-Roben.

Songs and Tales from the Whisky Bard with drams to accompany. TICKET RESERVATION required. Please specify Drinker or Driver's Ticket.

DOGHOUSE ROSES - "present a seamless mix of folk, blues, country and Americana with the folk factor ultimately pushing through." DAWN DIAMOND - writes from the heart: evocative, melancholy and comic, she has it all.

JOHN LILLY is a multi-talented acoustic music performer from Charleston, West Virginia, specializing in Americana, country roots, and traditional folk music. ACOUSTIC WINNER - BEST NEW ROAD SONG. Support is from - JAKE COGAN "a real singer", "someone with a direct connection between soul and voice"

"Eclectic and refined, brisling with improvised energy."

Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Country, Americana, Bluegrass, Scottish, Irish and English PLEASE NOTE: EARLY KICK OFF FOR THE CLUB Doors 7.30 for 8.00 pm START

Outstanding vocal and guitar duo.

‘Hillbilly Hurricane’ set to Strike Again!

Featuring Sandie Forbes, David Hershaw & Kellie Buchanan

Two-time Grammy-nominated Kim Richey

Singaround Social Session

Acclaimed singer songwriter

Lou Brown & Lidia Cascarino

Terry Conway & Liz Law - Traditional Balladeers plus support from traditional singer Elsa Lemaitre

PEACE ACTIVISTS, Americana duo from Tacoma Washington.

A welcome return for one of Scotland’s most exciting singer/songwriters.

AWARD WINNING NASHVILLE SINGER/SONGWRITER

Social singaround session. Very popular with lots of great tunes, songs and poems. Theme Night? - Leader's night@ KAMC

Dublin's Finest Bluegrass / Folk group

Stompin' four piece band out of Asheville, North Carolina featuring Woody Pines ~ National Guitar, harmonica, cord organ, kazoo, banjo. Zack Pozebanchuk ~ Bass. Nathan Taylor ~ stripped down drums Darin Gentry ~ Fiddle

Double-bill with all-female act The Linties and Fife's own Banjo Jim Hyndman.

Social singaround session. These have been very popular with lots of great tunes, songs and poems. This session is the day after St Patrick's day so if you know an Irish song or poem then it could be a theme of the night. Not required but desired. Maybe a glass or two of Irish Stout. Pieces and healthy options as usual. See you then

Leading the Scottish new-folk revolution

Fife Bluesman Al Hughes supported by all-female a-capela trio The Silver Darlings

Appalachian Magic Tour Old Time Mountain Music from Virginia featuring banjo songstress Debby McClatchy plus the Albermarle Ramblers

Quebec to Ireland, Old Bridges Tour. Sophie Lavoie & Fiachra O'Regan

Gary West and Wendy Stewart - an outstanding musical duo

A MUST SEE GIG!

"A Bloody Foreigner's Guide to Scotland"

Longway are a superb good fun Bluegrass band.

One of Scotland's great traditional singers.

Wendy is a fabulous performer and great fun.

Fife's great harmony group

This week sees the Lost Brothers found and appearing in Kirkcaldy's friendly club.

Grammy award winning song writer

The Shee are an exceptional all-female band showcasing powerful vocals and instrumental prowess.

Jackie Leven's Homecoming Gig

Kelly Buchanan CD release

"A female banjo bluegrass duo you just have to hear"

Master singer songwriter and guitarist.

Good fun outfit of German and English lineage

Favourites of all fans of Americana - "not to be missed"

AMAZING Irish fiddle players

With Neil Paterson on pipes.

American stars Pokey LaFarge and Martha Scanlan

Sampler band from the Ore Delta

Your chance to shine

Support from Stu Goodall

CD launch