GUEST LIST JULY – AUGUST 2010

Unless otherwise stated, events take place in

The Glenfarg Hotel, Glenfarg, Perthshire

Starting at 8.30 pm

 

 

Monday 12th July

All £3
Sing-around Session

Tonight’s theme is “Midsummer magic - any ghostly or ghastly goings on!” or none of the above!  Just come and join us to share some music and songs in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.


Monday 19th July

Members £5, Non-members £8

Twa Folk (Irene Watt & Graham White)

Both winners of many song competitions, Irene on harp with traditional Scots songs and songs of the sea and Graham on bouzouki with Bothy Ballads and his own self penned humorous songs make for a great singing duo. A really entertaining evening guaranteed

Monday 26th July

All £3

Singaround Session

The theme tonight will be “High Days and Holidays”. Or anything else you fancy singing. Come along and share some songs.
 

Monday 2nd August

Members £5, Non-members £8

Simon Hopper Band

Influenced by Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, Simon is an uncompromising, sensitive songsmith who writes about things that happen, things that matter. At turns  provocative, poignant and funny. 



Monday 9th August

All £3

Open Mic Session

Your chance to step up and sing some songs on the stage with our full PA. Everybody welcome.


Monday 16th August

Members £5,  Non-members £8

Christine Bovill

Christine is an award winning singer songwriter with a glorious voice and with musical influences as diverse as Cole Porter, Edith Piaf and Leonard Cohen. She performed at Glenfarg Folk Feast 2009 and captured the hearts of the audience and we look forward to hearing her again.

Press contact: Doris Rougvie 01337 831403 dorisrougvie@hotmail.com

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Future Guests 2010

To help you plan your visits and choose who you would like to see, in addition to the above full details on immediate guests, here is a list of artistes booked to appear at the club. Sessions are not included here, but they will still feature as part of our programme.

July 19th

Twa Folk

July 26th

Session

August 2nd

Simon Hopper Band

August 9th

Open Mic

August 16th

Christine Bovill

August 23rd

Johnny Silvo

August 30th

Al Hughes

September 6th

Kristina Olsen & Peter Grayling

September 13th

Hans Theesink

September 20th

September 27th

Bill Whaley & Dave Fletcher

Sarah McQuaid

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Monday 23rd August

Members £5, Non-members £8

Johnny Silvo  

Johnny is an incredible singer with a huge voice and a personality to match. Singing Folk Blues and Jazz he is the ultimate entertainer  with a great sense of humour. A great favourite at clubs and festivals, we welcome him back to Glenfarg

Sunday 29th August

Annual Treasure Hunt & BBQ 

Starts at 2 pm. £3 per person or £10 per car

Starting point: Freeland, Gateside, KY14 7SX.  

From the West go through Gateside on the A91. Look for the red balloons on the left. From the East on A91 look for the red balloons on the right just before you enter Gateside. Go up the drive where Christine will give you your Treasure Hunt clues.  Good luck!

Monday 30th August

Members £5,  Non-members £8


Al Hughes

Rooted in the blues and soul tradition, Al writes from his own perspective and plays a wide variety of guitars including a custom built 12 string resonator.  His music conjures up a variety of moods from raucous to gentle and wistful.

 

Monday 6th September

Members £9 Non-members £12

Kristina Olsen & Peter Grayling

A rare treat to see and hear Kristina and Peter playing and singing together.  Combining Kristina’s mix of powerful songs in the troubadour tradition, her playing of steel bodied slide guitar and her big bluesy voice; with the classically trained Australian cellist Peter Grayling.  

Advance tickets for Kristina and Peter from Hugh Hoffman on 01337 831403



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