The Scottish alt rock group Idlewild formed in Edinburgh in late 1995, originally comprising singer Roddy Woomble, guitarist Rod Jones, bassist Phil Scanlon, and drummer Colin Newton. A year of steady touring preceded the release of the band’s 1997 debut single, “Queen of the Troubled Teens,” which immediately found favor with Radio 1 DJ Steve… Read more »
The supple, ringing guitars of Johnny Marr helped establish the Smiths among the most acclaimed and enduring bands of the 1980s. Born John Maher in Manchester, England, on October 31, 1963, he played in such little-known groups as Sister Ray and Freaky Party before forming the Smiths with singer Morrissey in 1982. In the years… Read more »
Green Velvet, initially created by house don Cajmere (AKA Curtis Alan Jones) as an outlet for his non-vocal productions and frequent DJing gigs, grew to become even more popular than the man himself, thanks to club singles like “Preacher Man,” “Answering Machine” and “The Stalker.” Each were infectious, undeniably fun records with simple vocal taglines… Read more »
ABBAMANIA’s CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR COME ALONG TO THE BEST CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT EVER! You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life. Dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come and enjoy an unforgettable night with ABBAMANIA. ABBAMANIA are widely regarded as the UK’s Top ABBA Tribute Show with countless sensational… Read more »
The groundswell of interest in country music in the UK is now officially unstoppable. But one of the acts helping to make country cooler than ever on this side of the Atlantic aren’t from Tennessee or Texas, they’re from Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. They look and sound great, and they’re all set to take their country-influenced… Read more »
Maiden Scotland – Iron Maiden Tribute. Scream for Me Inverness!!! Maiden Scotland are one of the longest running and best know tributes to rock legends Iron Maiden. Formed in 2003, Maiden Scotland have been ripping up it up all over the UK and Ireland. Featuring 5 experienced musicians, the band is fronted by vocal powerhouse Martin Jakubski. … Read more »
featuringALAN NORRIS (2014 World Championship Runner Up)SCOTT MITCHELL (Current BDO World Champion)KEEGAN BROWN (Current World Youth Champion)KIM HUYBRECHTS (2015 Premier League Player)
This special concert celebrates the tremendous wealth of talent amongst young people living in the Highlands. Join us for an afternoon of performances from four superb groups!Gizzenbriggs – Established over 20 years ago, Tain Royal Academy’s acclaimed traditional music group won “Community Project of the Year” at the 2013 MG Alba Trad Music Awards.Antrin –… Read more »
SHOOGLENIFTY Shooglenifty’s sound springs from traditional Scottish dance music, energised by the beats and bass line of something altogether more contemporary. It is not a sit-down kind of music, it’s a join-in, and get on your feet kind of vibe. Attempts to describe this almost uncatagorisable band include: ‘hypno-folkadelic-ambient-trad’ and ‘Acid-Croft’, which derives from late… Read more »
featuring IAIN MCLAUGHLIN & THE OUTSIDERSSILVER COAST SPRING BREAK JAMES MACKENZIE SARA BILLS & THE HASBEENS THE RITES (ACOUSTIC)
