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02 April 2010
Ceilidh Culture Street Fair
02 April 2010
10:00am
Ceilidh Culture Street Fair
Come and enjoy a taste of Scotland with food and drink, arts and crafts and entertainment.
Ken Campbell's Ideal Band + Fiona Cuthill & Stevie Lawrence
02 April 2010
20:00pm
The Pleasance
Two of Scotland's best acoustic acts together in concert.
KC's Ideal Band ~ "A simply beautiful sound, each song an absolute gem" ~ Maverick
Three of Scotland's most experienced musicians with the best songbook in contemporary Scots folk, blended into one of the most exciting new line-ups to emerge in recent years, with a new CD on Fellside FECD226.
Fiona Cuthill & Stevie Lawrence ~ Current members of Scottish based "Rallion" with vast experience of touring, performing and recording together with ensembles ranging from "Canterach" to the progressive rock of Abel Ganz", opening for "The Red Hot Chilli Pipers", and release of their debut CD later in 2010.
Mr McFall's Chamber Presents: Martyn Bennett & Fraser Fifield
02 April 2010
20:00pm
Queen's Hall
Mr McFall's Chamber return to The Queen's Hall to present their latest album on Delphian Records which features the music of Martyn Bennett and Fraser Fifield. Martyn Bennett was one of Scotland's most innovative musicians, combining the traditional and modern, the local and international, until this tragically early death in 2005. Fraser Fifield is another of Scotland's great musical innovators who has used his virtuoso skills as multi-instrumentalist in groups as diverse as Salsa Celtica and Old Blind Dogs. For this concert, Mr. McFall's Chamber will feature guests Tom Bancroft and Jame Mackintosh (percussion), Chris George (violin), Fraser Fifield (pipes and whistles), Phil Alexander (piano) alongside their usual line-up of Ricky Standley (bass), Su-a Lee (cello), Brian Schiele (viola) and Robert McFall (violin).
Tickets availabe from Queens Hall: 0131 6682019
Canongate Cadjers: The Roadhouse 'Meltdown' Ceilidh
02 April 2010
20:30pm
The Merlin Roadhouse
This is the second of four gigs that the 'cadjers' are playing at during this years ceilidh culture festival so come along and experience an intoxicating selection of Traditional music. Everybody, from absolute beginner to the most experienced dancer is catered for at these popular full house events. Support (8.30pm) is provided by Edinburgh based 3 girl band Ham-A-Haddie. An Accordion and Sax instrumental collaboration that promises the unexpected on this there debut performance.
Ghillie Dhu: The Burly with The Robert Fish Band
02 April 2010
22:00pm
Ghillie Dhu
A spectacular setting and Edinburgh's newest addition to the Ceilidh scene, Ghillie Dhu, hosts its weekly Ceilidh night 'The Burly' with special guests the Robert Fish Band gracing the stage! The legendary Robert Fish Band have been on the scene for over a decade and are famed for getting Edinburgh folk on their feet. Over 18s only. Come along for the ceilidh from 10pm till 3am.
www.ghillie-dhu.co.uk