Tolbooth what's on guide, April - June 2015 by Tolbooth, Stirling

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The performance of The Bruce 700 at Celtic Connections looked and sounded magnificent, thanks to CC for including it in their wonderful programme and thanks to Allan MacDonald and all the fantastic performers, a memorable evening indeed. As we move towards spring we have lots of great performances for you to see. Dr John Cooper Clarke is back in June, totally unmissable, his genius repartee is unique.

visitors from Northern Europe and France but you can also be part of two very special performances. One of the world's most respected guitarists comes to the Tolbooth in May, Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes tour almost constantly but have announced they are taking a break after this, so catch them while you can. Black is the Color of my Voice is a one woman show written and performed by American actress Apphia Campbell.

The Visit, two days of brilliant Scottish music in May, is organised by Showcase Scotland and Inspired by the biography brings promoters to of singer, pianist and Scotland to experience civil rights activist Nina our wonderful music Simone the show The by Stirling andTolbooth venues.is owned and operatedgarnered 4 Council and 5 star The redevelopment of the Tolbooth was funded by reviews at last year's This year we welcome Edinburgh fringe festival.

This summer we are incredibly lucky to have the wonderful Raghu Dixit with his band. Based in Bangalore his traditional Indian sounds mixed with western influences has brought him considerable acclaim. Our gallery space is to be used once again, with 2 exhibitions taking place. Creative Autism in April and Forth Valley Open Studios in May and June. Don't forget to check out our classes and workshops for adults and children and keep checking our website for the launch of our Summer Fun Days for children and young people. See you at the Tolbooth soon! Team Tolbooth

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Mairearad and Anna

Thu 2 Apr, 8pm £13/£11 Two of Scotland’s most revered multiinstrumentalists, Mairearad Green (accordion and bagpipes) and Anna Massie (guitar, banjo, fiddle) are a truly captivating duo, providing a highly energetic performance with an instantly warm and friendly stage presence.

and interpretations, and an “almost telepathic communication” on stage (Hi-Arts), effortlessly showcasing the fruits of duo partnership to the highest level , creating “music more than the sum of just two parts” (The Scotsman).

artists; The Poozies, Blazin’ Fiddles, Bella Hardy, and Box Club, and together they join Scotland’s one and only Celtic Big Band, The Unusual Suspects.

Having played alongside each other for over ten years, they revel in an intuitive approach to each other’s musical ideas

Both award-winners, Mairearad and Anna can also, individually, be seen performing with a number of well-known bands and

“…the camaraderie and sheer fun of musical collaboration is plainly evident and infectious.” Songlines

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Finn LeMarinel +

support DANI & Cameron Roxburgh Think Thoughts / April

Sat 4 Apr, doors 7.30pm ÂŁ5 in adv age 14+ Take a look at any of the live session videos of Finn Le Marinel online and his immensely accomplished guitar style leaps out at you, instantly grasping your attention and curiosity. His truly original dextrous, melodic and above all tasteful use of the instrument is something to behold for any guitarist, although his talents donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end there.

Coupled with a distinctive vocal and experimental approach to song structure, his compositions marry sections of effortlessly flowing and hypnotic instrumentation with stark, minimalism and haunting melody.

Support comes from similarly influenced accomplished singersongwriter DANI, and bluesy-indie rising talent Cameron Roxburgh.

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Distil

Fri 10 Apr, 8pm ÂŁ10 A warm welcome to the return of Distil - the annual showcase run by Hands up for Trad to encourage traditional musicians to compose new music. As before, the musicians mostly compose works to be performed by the sublime Mr McFall's Chamber, with additional guest musicians on occasion.

We are delighted to continue to partner in this important development opportunity for Scotland's traditional talent.

This year the composers are: Conrad Molleson Emma Tomlinson Callum Armstrong Neil Ewart Kate Young Grainne Brady Chris Grieve Cammy Maxwell Laura Wilkie

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Rura

Sat 18 Apr , 8pm £13/£11 Internationally renowned for their punch-packing mix of highland pipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, bodhran, guitar and voice, Rura is one of the most exciting bands of their generation. Steven Blake, Jack Smedley, David Foley and Adam Brown create muscular, yet intricately arranged and lyrical instrumentals to match singer/songwriter Adam Holmes’ haunting songcraft – a perfected mix that has seen them rise to headline status at festivals throughout the UK and Europe.

Since bursting on to the scene in 2010, as award winners at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections festival, Rura have firmly established themselves as a major force. The release of their heralded first album, Break It Up, in 2012 (produced by Lau and Kan fiddler, Aidan O’Rourke) was accompanied by multiple award wins, and nominations including the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award 2013 - and now the

five-piece’s second album is set for release to coincide with this tour... it is one of the most hotly-anticipated albums in recent years. “What every festival needs… barnstorming!” BBC Radio Scotland “Scotland’s hottest folk prospects.” The Scotsman tickets 01786 27 4000

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Machines In Heaven +

The Insomniac Project + Kill The Waves Strange Behaviours / April

Sat 25 Apr, doors 7.30pm £5 in adv age 14+ Pioneering a heady blend of electronic, bass and techno influences alongside indie, shoegaze and progressive rock, Machines In Heaven are adept at turning heads. With more accolades than we have space for, virtually every significant tastemaker both sides of the Atlantic have extended their praise, with even US monolith Billboard magazine dubbing them “the likely 8

bet to follow Chvrches as Glasgow's new synthpop heroes”. Worthy of the hype, watching them weave their sunkissed synth and techno between layers of ambient guitar and glitchy beats is a treat. There’s melancholy and darkness, there’s euphoric crescendos. Not to be missed.

Stellar support comes from local throwback synthpop outfit The Insomniac Project, plus indie electronic band Kill The Waves. "This Is Dreamstep - an unhinged and inventive album to be loved and treasured... One of the finest to come out of Glasgow in many a year” The Herald

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Kris Drever & Boo Hewerdine

Sun 26 Apr, 8pm £14/£12 Two of the nation's busiest and most in demand songwriter/guitarists, label mates and musical friends are touring together as a duo for the very first time. Scotland’s Kris Drever (Lau) and England’s Boo Hewerdine (The Bible, Eddi Reader) have been connected through song for

almost a decade, when Kris approached Boo about recording the song “Harvest Gypsies” as part of his classic debut album “Black Water”. Produced by mutual friend and Scottish folk musician

John McCusker, that recording led the pair to live collaborations, a tour with Eddi Reader as well as finding time to co-write and record new songs for this tour.

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Rant

Thu 30 Apr, 8pm £13/£11 Rant is the meeting of 4 of Scotland’s finest fiddle players, two from the Shetland Islands and two from the Highlands. Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, Sarah-Jane Summers and Lauren MacColl join forces to create a sound rich and vibrant, emotional and stirring. They bring a string quartet’s thinking to their fiddles, weaving a tapestry of quite stunning melodies, textures, layers and sounds. 10

Known for their work as soloists and with various bands, this is a celebration of the instrument they all have a passion for... 4 fiddles contributing to one beautiful sound! Since the release of their debut album 'RANT' in 2013 for which they won a Herald Angel Award, the band have made major festival

and concert appearances across the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia and recorded strings for Julie Fowlis on her latest album 'Gach Sgeul'. In 2014 they were nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

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McKenzie Sawers Duo

Sat 2 May, 2pm £8 McKenzie Sawers Duo present an exciting new programme that encompasses classical, jazz, world and folk music influences from composers James McMillan, Gary Carpenter, Michael Nyman, Cecilia McDowell, Graham Fitkin and Judith Weir. Also, especially written for this tour, are the premieres of new works by Andrew Keeling and Martin Green (Lau). McKenzie Sawers Duo is the foremost saxophone and piano duo in Scotland and have performed at the World Saxophone Congress,

International Music Matters Conference, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and UK venues as diverse as An Tobar, Mull and The Forge, London. Sue is a D’Addario Woodwinds Artist and is the leader of the Scottish Saxophone Ensemble. A graduate of the Royal College of Music, she has also studied in Japan and the US and is the Director of the Scottish Saxophone Academy. She performs regularly with Salsa Celtica and the Glasgow Improvisors Orchestra.

Ingrid is in demand as one of the UK’s leading collaborative pianists and has performed throughout Europe and Canada, enjoying a varied career encompassing instrumental and vocal repertoire, as well as being respected educator. “Infectious energy and moody quietude” The Observer

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Adam Stafford + Robbie Lesiuk Think Thoughts / May

Tue 5 May, doors 7.30pm £5 in adv Age 14+ Taking his experimental leanings with him on his journey from fronting Y’All Is Fantasy Island to his solo material, Adam Stafford continues to push the boundaries of songwriting and performance, without ever losing accessibility. 12

Armed with a charming voice, a raw, soulful approach to live guitar/ vocal looping and textural soundscapes, and a Tardisstyle briefcase of influences incorporating art-rock, Steve Reich minimalism, hip-hop and folk pop, Adam is the one-man-band you wish your band sounded like.

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Having performed one of the secret sets at Strange Behaviours Festival in November of last year, followed by a support here with The Twilight Sad in December, his show may well be familiar to some. Joining the line-up is former Y’All Is Fantasy Island cohort Robbie Lesiuk. 20/3/15 14:16:52

Bloody Scotland at Off The Page Tue 12 May, 7.30pm £5/£3 Crime writing is the most popular genre amongst readers in Scotland and 'Tartan Noir' is known around the globe. The genre is celebrated each year at Stirling's own Bloody Scotland festival in September. For this special event, join some of the crime writers behind Bloody Scotland to hear more about what makes 'Tartan Noir' so special. The jam packed panel of Tartan Noir authors includes Lin Anderson, Gordon Brown, Alex Gray, Alanna Knight, Craig Robertson and Alexandra Sokoloff.

The Man Behind The Kelpies Mon 18 May, 7.30pm £5/£3 Internationally renowned artist Andy Scott will talk about his book, The Kelpies, a stunning photographic and text record of the design, fabrication and build of the iconic Kelpies, two massive 30m high steel sculptures. Weighing a whopping 300 tonnes each, the Kelpies form a dramatic gateway to the entrance of the Forth and Clyde canal in central Scotland and promise to become one of the most globally recognisable pieces of sculpture in the UK. A monument to horse powered heritage that helped build the nation during the industrial revolution, they are also inspired by the Scottish myth of supernatural sea horses. Currently two 1:10 scale maquette models of the Kelpies have been touring Chicago, New York and elsewhere in the US, as well as UK-wide and in Europe.

Sally Magnusson and Professor June Andrews Tue 19 May, 7.00pm The Albert Halls, £5/£3

FREE for people with Dementia and carers. Professor June Andrews FRCN is Director of the Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing and has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Chief Nursing Officers of the UK. She has also been recognised with the prestigious Robert Tiffany International Award and the Founders Award of the British American Project. She headed the Royal College of Nursing in Scotland, and directed the Centre for Change and Innovation within the Scottish Government in addition to her career in the NHS. She advises health departments and service providers around the world and is the author of Dementia: the One-Stop Guide. Sally Magnusson is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster who has presented a wide range of programmes for the BBC from current affairs and politics to news and religion. She is founder and chair of Playlist for Like, a charity which encourages access to personalised music on iPods for people with dementia to help them reconnect with their memories and their loved ones. Her bestselling memoir about her mother, Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, has been credited with improving knowledge and understanding of this widespread brain condition.

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The Visit Sat

Shooglenifty + Willie Campbell + Rua MacMillan Trio

Sat 9 May, 8pm £12/£20 for Sat + Sun Three amazing Scottish artists each perform for 30 minutes in this outstanding triple bill showcase. Shooglenifty’s sound springs from traditional Scottish dance music, energised by the beats and bass line of something altogether more contemporary. 'Shooglenifty invented a totally new and spellbinding way of playing ultimately Highland music as a modern groove-based entity. Along with Martyn Bennett they transformed this ancient music with respect and vision. 25 years on they continue to blaze a trail of ‘acid-croft’ that no others can touch.' Aidan O’Rourke, Lau. 14

Willie Campbell was the frontman of Glasgow indie rockers Astrid, foot soldier with The Reindeer Section and a man around the bars of the city in the late 1990's. When the lifestyle and business of music got too much Willie retreated to the place he had once been glad to escape and sought refuge and solace on his native Lewis. Remembering what it was he loved about music he embarked on writing new music for his own solo performance, and re-engaging with his Gaelic roots. The Rua MacMillan Trio will open the evening. Hailing from Nairn, Rua Macmillan is one of Scotland’s top fiddlers. Since meeting at a late

night session at Cambridge Folk Festival in 2006, Rua Macmillan, Tia Files (guitar) and Adam Brown (bodhran) have been making waves in the Scottish folk scene. Having been nominated for 'Folk Band of the Year' (MG Alba Scottish Trad Awards) and 'Live Act of the Year (Spiral Earth Awards), the trio have earned a reputation for their powerful performances, from blistering jigs and reels to poignant slow airs, and show stopping bodhran solos. We are delighted to be involved in The Visit, an exciting initiative that brings promoters from France and northern Europe to Scotland to experience the very best in Scottish music and venues.

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The Visit Sun

Bella Hardy + Sorren Maclean + Mairearad & Anna

Sun 10 May, 8pm £12/£20 for Sat + Sun Three amazing Scottish artists each perform for 30 minutes in this outstanding triple bill showcase. Bella Hardy, BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Singer of the Year 2014, tours her eagerly anticipated new album With The Dawn; a heartfelt collection of self-composed songs. Her captivating voice inhabits her music and spins her narratives with an equal balance of strength and sensitivity. With roots firmly within the folk tradition, songs written straight from the heart, as Colin Irwin from fRoots says “..unveiled, committed, uncontrived, persuasive, passionate, empowering, and utterly wonderful".

Sorren Maclean, from Mull, is a singer-songwriter already having shown his worth as chief song-writing collaborator and music foil of Roddy Woomble and having supported Roddy Woomble, Idlewild and King Creosote. His delicate indie folk sound perfectly captures the desolate beauty of his homeland and there's a warmth to his voice and guitar playing that gives the listener a feeling of closeness.

Mairearad and Anna will open the evening. This highly captivating duo fresh from their headline tour, are both outstanding musicians who perform with an empathy and intuition resulting from playing together for over 10 years. Great tunes and songs combined with an on stage camaraderie create a special bond with their audience. tickets 01786 27 4000

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Des Clarke The Trouble With Being Des

Thu 14 May, 8pm ÂŁ14/ÂŁ12 Glasgow-based comedian Des Clarke takes to the road with his sell-out Fringe show, The Trouble With Being Des. Des hosted the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow which was watched by a world-wide TV audience of millions. He also has a large following for his popular daily Scotland Capital Radio Breakfast Show. An award winning stand up comedian who first appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe as a teenager, since then, he has travelled the world with his warm and offbeat brand of humour. 16

In his latest show, Des reveals he is at a crossroads in his life and has some things he needs to get off his chest. This time it's personal. There have been some major bumps in the road though. All part of the Trouble With Being Des.

What the critics said about this show at the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe.... "he unearthed the kind of gems you are only rewarded with when you have the bravery to interact and care about the response you receive" The Herald

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Albert Lee and Hogan's Heroes

Fri 15 May, 8pm £20 Albert Lee, by common consent one of the world’s finest guitar players, needs no introduction to country and rock fans... He has worked with some of the world’s top artists, from Emmylou Harris to the Everly Brothers, Dolly Parton to Eric Clapton. In November 2002, at Eric’s request, Albert appeared at the star-studded Memorial Concert for George Harrison at London’s Albert Hall, and was featured alongside Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill and Eric Clapton at Eric’s 2007 Crossroads guitar festival.

He is a member of Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, and fronted the band at the O2 arena on the night of the Led Zeppelin reunion concert. Albert is a Grammy award winning musician, whose talents continue to be in demand throughout the world.

pedal steel guitar. They have played together on a regular basis since that time and as a result have become one of the tightest units in music. They are one of the hardest working bands around - but this is the last tour for a while...so don't miss them.

Hogan’s Heroes was formed by its namesake Gerry Hogan almost 30 years ago, specifically to back Albert Lee. The band’s first gig took place in 1987 at Gerry’s annual festival for

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Bruce Molsky

Fri 22 May, 8pm £13/£11 Bruce Molsky stands today as one of the finest oldtime fiddlers in the world, the defining virtuoso of Appalachia's timeless folk music traditions. In addition to a prolific solo career, performing on fiddle, guitar, banjo and vocals, Molsky frequently joins genre-busting supergroups, like the Grammy-nominated Fiddlers Four, Mozaik, and Donal Lunny. He was on Nickel Creek's farewell tour, and performs in a trio with Aly Bain and Sweden's great Ale Moller (who after their last stormer of a gig, will be back in the Tolbooth in November). Whether performing an ancient reel from Virginia, a Swedish waltz, or a loping cowboy ballad, it’s 18

a very personal sense of authenticity that deeply informs his music. Linda Ronstadt hears that same honest beauty in Molsky's singing. She placed his singing of "Peg'n'Awl" on her Rhapsody playlist, alongside Edith Piaf, Ella Fitzgerald, and Chet Baker. "Bruce has has that ability to track deep emotion in his voice, without any unnecessary adornment," she says.

Molsky is truly old-time's master craftsman, sharing his passion for his music in a way which truly connects to his audience. "The Rembrandt of Appalachian fiddle." Darol Anger, fiddler

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Black Is The Color Of My Voice written and performed by Apphia Campbell

Sat 23 May, 8pm £12/£10 Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, Apphia Campbell's hit one-woman show follows jazz musician and civil rights activist Mena Bordeaux as she undergoes a three-day period of spiritual cleansing following the untimely death of her father. During a three-day spiritual cleanse, Mena reflects on the journey that took her from a piano prodigy destined for a life serving the church to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement.

Embarking on a UK wide tour after multiple sold-out performances in Shanghai, NYC and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. "Black Is the Color of My Voice shines." Time Out Shanghai "Campbell may wear Simone’s trademark head wrap and sing some of her best-known songs, but her

performance goes beyond mere impersonation." The Times "Apphia Campbell is nothing short of sensational . . . colourful, quiet, roaring, intense, distant and reflective. She will make you cheer for her, smile with her and then sting your eyes with tears." Broadway Baby

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Gavin Marwick The Journeyman Spectacular

Sat 30 May, 8pm £14/£12 It’s wonderful to be able to bring this very special performance to the Tolbooth, rescheduled from October we present, 'a minifolk festival on stage'. Gavin Marwick - the Journeyman Spectacular, features a mighty 10-piece band with members of Old Blind Dogs, Bellevue Rendezvous, Up In The Air and Ceilidh Minogue, along with other great musicians including Claire Mann and Fraser Fifield. The show will feature songs and performances from these bands as well as integrating everyone involved in various lineups, culminating in the Journeyman Spectacular itself. Gavin Marwick: Fiddle Ruth Morris: Nyckelharpa/Fiddle/Piano Cameron Robson: Cittern/Jaws Harp/Guitar Bob Turner: Piano Gregory Lowrey: Accordion Fraser Fifield: Sax/Low Whistle/Kaval/Cajon Johnny Hardie: Fiddle/Guitar/Voice Davy Cattanach: Percussion/Guitar/Voice Aaron Jones: Bouzouki/Bass/Voice Claire Mann: Flute/Fiddle/Voice 20

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Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

Thu 4 Jun, 8pm £14/£12 A welcome return to this popular duo... The musical partnership between Alasdair Fraser, long regarded as Scotland’s premier fiddle ambassador, and the sizzingly-talented young California cellist Natalie Haas may not seem an obvious one, but the duo’s dazzling teamwork, driving, dancing rhythms, and their shared passion for improvising on the melody and the groove of

Scottish tunes has helped reconstruct and revive the Scottish tradition of playing dance music on violin and cello. They have toured internationally as a duo for over twelve years, wowing audiences at festivals and concerts worldwide with their unique sound and have released three critically acclaimed and award winning albums along the way.

"Fraser, one of the most respected of all exponents of the Scots fiddle, would look long and hard to find a more appropriate cellist as a partner. Haas can switch just as effortlessly as Fraser from a gentle singing tone to driving, dancing melody. A positive joy." The Scotsman

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Synergy Concerts present...

John Cooper Clarke + support

Sat 6 Jun, 8pm ÂŁ20 in adv/ÂŁ23 on door Age 18+ One of Britain's best loved and most important poets and performers, John is as vital now as when he started - and we are so chuffed to welcome him back to the Tolbooth after his last brilliant performance here. His influence on others includes the satirical and keen social observations of the songs of the Arctic Monkeys (Alex Turner cites JCC as a huge inspiration), as well as platinum selling Plan B. Clarke's recording. Evidently Chickentown was also used in the penultimate closing scene of one of modern TV's most famous and respected television shows, "The Sopranos". 22

No bigger accolade of his work is that three of his poems are now in the GCSE syllabus, including the remarkable Twat. The revival of the 70s punk phenomenon over the last few years has seen a whole new generation clamouring over John's work and watched his star rocket once again. Continuing to write new work from his Colchester home, he has a plethora

of new poems and monologues which he performs solo, alongside his best known works such as Beasley Street and Evidently Chickentown. His shows are always packed and his audience always leave ecstatic.

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Treacherous Orchestra

Thu 11 Jun, 8pm £15.50 STANDING

They are back... their debut at the Tolbooth was one of the most exciting gigs there's been here -the place was jumping from the first notes right through to the blistering finish!

where the individual musicians first developed a strong affinity for each other’s playing. ”Every time this specific crowd of instrumentalists got together”

A product of the recent renaissance in Scottish folk music, the Treacherous Orchestra is the ultimate eleven piece, pan Scottish outfit (plus one Irish member!).

John says, ”musical sparks would fly”. This musical empathy, and their passion for high-energy, innovative and evolving styles of playing, first came to recorded fruition in the exuberant sounds produced on their début album ’Origins’ (Navigator) and now fully explored on the new release ’Grind’ (Reveal).

It’s an aggregation that came together in the musical melting pot that is Glasgow, a location

Each member of the band brings a strong individual sound and instrumental style to this powerful blending of the old with the new. In addition, many of the group are also gifted composers, producers and engineers in their own right and it is these cumulative talents that set the band apart in terms of forging their own unique interpretation of Scottish music. tickets 01786 27 4000

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Dean Owens and the Whisky Hearts

Fri 19 Jun, 8pm £12 Celtic Americana with a rootsy pop groove and a touch of Springsteenesque rock. Filtering his love of Americana through a gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, and armed with a searingly soulful voice, Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed and established singer songwriters, with fans including Bob Harris, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. A compelling and engaging live performer, Dean’s songs draw as much from his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith, as from his US heroes. 24

The emotional honesty shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets. The former Felsons front man has released 5 albums and toured round the world, including tours with the likes of Steve Earle and Emmylou Harris. His new album, Into the Sea (released 27 Apr 2015) was recorded in Nashville with producer Neilson Hubbard, and features guest musicians Will Kimbrough, Kim Richey and Suzy Bogguss.

The Whisky Hearts Band is an all star line-up – Dean’s former Felsons bandmate (and long time collaborator) Calais Brown (acoustic and electric guitar/backing vocals), Amy Geddes (fiddle), Jim McDermott (former Simple Minds and Silencers on drums), Sean Pugh (keyboard) and Jack Bruce’s nephew Nico Bruce (bass guitar). "Fantastic stuff…" Bob Harris BBC Radio 2 "Rocks like the E-Street Band" Uncut

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Peggy Seeger with Neill and Calum MacColl

Fri 26 Jun, 8pm ÂŁ16/ÂŁ14 Having recently released her 22nd solo album "Everything Changes", Peggy Seeger remains one of the strongest characters in folk muisic. She built her reputation with evocative renditions of traditional folk songs and writing her own songs of activism, with her husband, the late Ewan MacColl and

continues to write and perform with the same emotion, wit and fire at the age of 80.

and Ewan's sons Neill and Calum MacColl, making it an extra special family occasion.

Last time she was at the Tolbooth was a memorable evening, for this visit she is joined on stage by her

Given her current fine form and rich folk history this show is not to be missed.

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Lau

Sun 28 Jun, 8pm £16.50 Lau are three highly individual and extremely gifted musicians - Martin Green (accordion and electronics) Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle, fx) and Kris Drever (vocals, guitars). For a decade they have been stretching folk music's boundaries further and exploring new musical territory with each release and concert tour. 2012’s 'Race The Loser' album was nominated for Scottish Album of the Year and featured in many critics best of year lists. 26

Lau appeared on BBC TV’s Later... with Jools Holland extending their audience considerably in the process and won their fourth BBC Radio Folk Award for Best Group a few months later. Lau have since curated three multi-artist weekend festivals called Lau-Land and collaborated with a myriad of other musicians, including legendary Cream bassist Jack Bruce, underground electronica

collective Hacker Farm and Norwegian jazz pioneer Bugge Wesseltoft, Germany's jazz- deep house producer/DJ Henrik Schwarz and Dan Berglund, (bassist with the seminal Esbjörn Svensson Trio).

"This is post-rockelectronica-modern-folk – or post-folk, perhaps!" ***** MusicOMH

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Raghu Dixit

Thu 16 Jul, 8pm £16 Often hailed as India’s biggest cultural & musical export, Raghu Dixit’s unique brand of infectious, happy music transcends age, genre, and even language. His music is strongly rooted in Indian traditions and culture yet presented with a very contemporary, global sound. From playing to over 100,000 people in his

home state to the John Peel Stage at Glastonbury, from an appearance on Jools Holland to playing for the Queen and the Royal Family and a few others at the Diamond Jubilee Pageant, incredibly we have him here at the Tolbooth this summer. What is assured is that you will leave this gig feeling good!

"one of India's most inventive and charismatic artists" The Guardian

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ARTS NEWS

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

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ARTS NEWS City Music Live

The monthly live music event organised, promoted and presented by young people in conjunction with the Tolbooth and Youth Services, continues throughout Spring and Summer. Alternating between the Tolbooth and the Information Station, Gregor and Lauren have some supreme local bands and acoustic acts lined up to showcase the wealth of talent buzzing throughout Stirling. Want a gig? Get in touch with the guys via: citymusiclive@gmail.com.

MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC

We still have some spaces for anyone who is interested in giving jazz and trad a try at our FREE Monday night YMI traditional music and jazz workshops. These workshops are aimed at complete beginners to advanced players and are led by professional musicians in jazz or Scottish traditional music. One parent recently said; 'These workshops have been a fantastic support to my two daughters musical advancement. Thanks to the quality of these experiences, my younger daughter successfully auditioned for a place on the Scottish Music course at the RCS. We are very, very lucky to have this on our doorstep'.

Fri 24 Apr (Info Station), Fri 29 May (Tolbooth), Fri 26 Jun (Info Station) 7-9pm Free entry Ages 12-19 If you would like to find out more please email *Please note that this is a ymi@stirling.gov.uk or call strictly alcohol-free event. 01786 233226. You can also call the Tolbooth Box Office on 01786 274000.

CONTACTS:

Carolyn Paterson Senior Programmer & Arts Development Officer 01786 27 4023 patersonc3@stirling.gov.uk

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Free Live Music Photography Workshop - Sat 25 April 2 pm til late In association with the Stirling DIY Press Collective, we're holding a workshop designed to help hone your event photography skills and gain some experience in live music photography. Led by industry professional Brian Sweeney, you'll learn and practice new techniques and receive tips and advice before documenting the set up and performance of Machines in Heaven at the Tolbooth that night! The Stirling DIY Press Collective is an open-to-all group committed to pooling skills in photography and journalism to document the local music and arts scene in Stirling. For more information and to book your space on the workshop, contact Box Office.

Kenny Bates Music Development Officer 01786 27 4002 batesk@stirling.gov.uk

Clare Hoare Cultural Co-ordinator 01786 27 4014 hoarec@stirling.gov.uk

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SCOTS SONG PROJECT

This year we are taking Scots Song and Language Project to 4 primary schools; Callander, Fallin, Aberfoyle and after Easter, St Mary's in Bannockburn. This time the children are developing their own songs too. Led by Amy Lord in the schools, each block ends with a performance in the Tolbooth. In addtion, the Scots poet and writer Matthew Fitt has taken workshops in 3 of the schools.

CREATIVE AUTISM

Will be holding an exhibition of work by young people with autism in the Tolbooth from 2 - 27 April. The exhibition will be open the same hours as our box office Tues - Sat 10 am - 6 pm (apart from Fri 3 and Mon 6 April when we are closed for the public holiday). We currently run music workshops with children in the autism unit at St Modans School, and more will follow after Easter.

YMI in schools

learning alongside them. February saw the start We hope some, even all, of three new outreach of them might join us at the programmes associated Tolbooth after the summer. with the YMI funded Traditional Music and Jazz Borestone Primary School workshops that happen at has also become home of the Tolbooth on a Monday the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Classical Strings evening. outreach programme and Traditional Musician the P5 class there have Daniel Thorpe is working been working hard with with over 50 P5 pupils at musician Aline Gow. Cowie Primary School and St Margaret's RC Primary BATTLE OF THE School. The children will BANDS be learning whistle until The annual schools' Battle June and then will be able of the Bands returns! to choose one of three traditional instruments to start playing after the The inter-school band competition has swung summer. around again, with heats At Allan's Primary School in taking place throughout secondary Stirling Laura Macdonald Stirlingshire schools. and Kevin Mackenzie have started a Jazz Big Band involving 20 P6 and P7 pupils with a further 10 P5 pupils joining in June. Many of the children have never played an instrument before and are playing their first notes on the trumpet, clarinet, saxophone and guitar.

The winning representatives will be making up a big live final at the Tolbooth mid-June, so keep your eyes peeled!

If you think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re school may be interested in taking part, get in touch with Kenny via: All three tutors have batesk@stirling.gov.uk for reported back how much support in getting things off they are enjoying working the ground. with the children and their teachers, who are also tickets 01786 27 4000

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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE ART

COWANE CENTRE Sat 25 Apr - 20 Jun (not 16 May) Age 6 - 9 yrs: 9.45 – 11am Age 10 - 14 yrs: 11.30am – 12.45pm £34 for 8 sessions (inclusive of materials)

Explore painting, printing and drawing - learn about colour, design and composition and have fun creating your very own works of art. Tutor: Lori Anderson

POTTERY

COWANE CENTRE Sat 25 Apr - 20 Jun (not 16 May) Age 10 - 14 yrs: 9.45 – 11am Age 7- 9 yrs: 11.30am – 12.45pm £38 for 8 sessions (inclusive of materials)

Explore the fabulous world of clay and learn different techniques to make wonderful original objects. Tutor: Lorraine Robson

FIDDLE, CLARSACH, GUITAR, ACCORDION & WHISTLE Sat 25 Apr - 20 Jun

Popular Trad music classes run by Feis Fhoirt, to book please contact John Macneil, 07770 930295

PUMP UP THE JAM Wed 29 Apr - 17 Jun Age 11+ yrs: 4.45 – 7.15pm FREE

THE CITY MUSIC PROJECT Fri 24 Apr - 12 Jun Age 11+ yrs: 7 – 9pm FREE

The team of friendly pro musicians set another round of songwriting and music challenges, allowing you to improve your chosen instrument, collabortate with musicians in your area and even form a band. Tied in with the City Music Live monthly events, there plenty of performance opportunities ahead.

Traditional Music Workshops Monday nights from 20 Apr Age 10 – 18, FREE Complete Beginners: 5 – 5.40pm

FIDDLE/WHISTLE/GUITAR (6 places per instrument)

The Traddies: 5.30 – 6.15pm

GUITAR/FIDDLE/WHISTLE/FLUTE (min 12 months exp)

The Session and The Session Extra 6.20 – 7.20pm (Intermediate and Intermediate+): Traditional music session and group tuition open to all trad instruments.

Tolbooth Trad Band (Advanced): 7 – 8.15pm All trad instruments welcome (by audition).

STIRLING & CLACKMANNANSHIRE YOUTH JAZZ ENSEMBLE Monday nights from 20 Apr Age 10 – 18

Jazz Big Band (Access): 5 – 6pm

For complete beginners to intermediate players.

Youth Jazz Band: 6 – 7.15pm

For intermediate to advanced players.

The traditional music workshops are funded by YMI, The talent-factory that is PUTJ kicks back into gear, the jazz workshops are funded by YMI and NYJOS. ready to churn out another batch of incredible new Both are open to pupils attending Stirling Council songs and bands. Dive in, make some friends, learn schools. how to write songs or improve3 your existing skills, all in 8 short weeks!

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ADULTS 16yrs+

TOLBOOTH SINGERS

FIDDLE

A fun, friendly, informal singing group. Learn a varied repertoire including world music, chants, spirituals, contemporary material, harmonies and traditional songs. You don’t need to have sung before – everyone welcome Tutor: Susie Kelly

[INTERMEDIATE] Wed 22 Apr - 10 Jun, 7 - 8.30pm £50/£42 for 8 sessions

For fiddlers with some repertoire, that can play at a reasonable pace, in several keys. Marie will be focusing on: developing tone, fluency of notes, alongside more intricate bowing techniques and ornamentation, as well as looking at popular session tunes. Not suitable for fiddlers at the early stage of learning to play. Tutor: Marie Fielding

BODHRAN

Tue 21 Apr + 5, 19 May + 2, 16, 30 Jun, 7.30 - 9pm £39 for 6 sessions

Come along and try this most brilliant of instruments and check out your rhythmic flair...for those with minimal or no experience - please let us know if you needa bodhran. Tutor: Martin O'Neill

Thu 23 Apr - 11 Jun, 7 - 9pm £52/£44 for 8 sessions

PAINTING

COWANE CENTRE Wed 20 May - 24 Jun, or Fri 22 May - 26 Jun, 10 – 3pm £84/£72 for 6 sessions

Participants to bring their own materials. Tutor: Peter Russell

KNITTING & CROCHET BEE Tue 21 Apr - 30 Jun, 5.30 – 7.30pm £1 per session, includes refreshments.

An informal gathering for chatting, swapping patterns, techniques and tips. All levels welcome, no booking required.

CERAMICS

STIRLING WRITERS GROUP

Demonstration and tuition for mixed levels in a wide range of hand-built ceramic techniques including use of glazes but not potters’ wheel. Tutor: Lorraine Robson

for writers of all styles and abilities. Great record of success. Sessions with top tutors. It's not a course come along any week and see what we do.

COWANE CENTRE Tue 21 Apr - 30 Jun, 7.15 – 9.45pm Wed 22 Apr - 17 Jun (not 13 May), 7 - 9pm £5/£3.50 per session £60/£50 for 8 sessions (Incl Materials & Firings) Advice, encouragement and constructive criticism

HARMONICA

Thu 23 Apr - 11 Jun, 7 - 8.30pm £32/£28 for 8 sessions (+ £5 for harmonica) Join our regular harmonica group to play tunes and learn about this great wee instrument. Open to all ages. Tutor: Niall Lee

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INFORMATION Tolbooth is Stirling’s venue for live music and the arts and is the home for Stirling Council’s arts development team.

TICKETS Book online www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth By phone

01786 27 4000 open Tue - Sat: 10am - 6pm

In person

Tolbooth Box Office is open Tue - Sat: 10am - 6pm 30 mins after a performance starts.

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Box Office: 01786 27 4000 Book online: www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Concessions

Conditions

Discounts are available to children (those under 16), students, people with disabilities, senior citizens, the unemployed and former and current members of the armed forces. Proof will be required when purchasing or collecting tickets.

Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded unless the event is cancelled. We reserve tickets for a maximum of 3 days. No reservations will be taken within 3 days of an event. Booking fees vary but you will be advised at the time of purchase.

ACCESS

Tolbooth is fully accessible and can accommodate a number of wheelchair users at each performance. Please mention at the time of booking if you require a wheelchair space. The Tolbooth has an induction loop system, please ask at Box Office for more details.

If you need information on tape, large print or Braille, contact 0845 277 7000.

GETTING HERE Public Transport

For information contact Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 22 33 www.travelinescotland.com

Parking On street parking is limited and metered until 5.30pm around Tolbooth. There are longer stay carparks in the city centre.

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Forth Valley Open Studios 6-14 June 2015 In addition to the nine day Open Studios event FVOS are hosting a series of Pop-up Shows. The Pop-up shows will exhibit the work of artists who registered to participate in the 2015 event. Each Pop-up show will have a mixture of artists and disciplines from the Forth Valley area. We are delighted to be showing at The Makers Gallery, The Tolbooth Gallery & Forth Valley Royal Hospital, please see dates below: The Makers Gallery & Bistro: 26th May – 27th June 2015 Tolbooth Gallery: 15th May – 28th June 2015 Forth Valley Royal Hospital: 1st May – 30th June 2015

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Thu 2 Apr

Mairearad and Anna

Sat 4 Apr

Think Thoughts / Finn LeMarinel + support doors 7.30pm Songwriting

Fri 10 Apr

Distil

8pm

Trad

Sat 18 Apr

Rura

8pm

Trad

Sat 25 Apr

Strange Behaviours / Machines In Heaven

doors 7.30pm Indie

Sun 26 Apr

Kris Drever & Boo Hewerdine

8pm

Trad/pop

Thu 30 Apr

Rant

8pm

Trad

p10

Sat 2 May

McKenzie Sawers Duo

2.30pm

Classical

p11

Tue 5 May

Think Thoughts / Adam Stafford +

doors 7.30pm Indie

p12

Sat 9 May

The Visit - Shooglenifty +

8pm

Trad

p14

Sun 10 May

The Visit - Bella Hardy +

8pm

Trad

p15

Tue 12 May

Off The Page at the Tolbooth

various

Talk

p13

Thu 14 May

Des Clarke: The Trouble With Being Des

8pm

Comedy

p16

Fri 15 May

Albert Lee and Hogan's Heroes

8pm

Pop & Rock

p17

Fri 22 May

Bruce Molsky

8pm

Trad

p18

Sat 23 May

Black Is The Color of my Voice

8pm

Theatre

p19

Sat 30 May

Gavin Marwick - The Journeyman Spectacular 8pm

Trad

p20

Thu 4 Jun

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

8pm

Trad

p21

Sat 6 Jun

John Cooper Clarke + support

8pm

Spoken Word

p22

Thu 11 Jun

Treacherous Orchestra

8pm

Trad

p23

Fri 19 Jun

Dean Owens and the Whisky Hearts

8pm

Americana

p24

Fri 26 Jun

Peggy Seeger with Neill and Calum MacColl 8pm

Folk

p25

Sun 28 Jun

Lau

8pm

Trad

p26

Thu 16 Jul

Raghu Dixit

8pm

World

p27

8pm

Trad

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