Thursday, October 05, 2017

New Scottish Guitar music from award-winning multi-instrumentalist Innes Watson

According to its creator, Innes Watson, The Glasgow Guitar Colloquium is “an “organisation” or community that provides a platform for Scottish guitarists from every different background to write, perform, collaborate on and learn music particular to, but not limited to, Scottish guitar.”

This performance is a showcase of music written by Innes for 4 guitars, bass, drums and strings in 2011 as part of Celtic Connections acclaimed “New Voices” Series. The pieces form 60 minutes of brand new music which promises to have you on the edge of your seat with a selection of awesome melodies, funky grooves and silly stories.

As well as Innes on guitar, the band for this tour features three of the most in-demand musicians in Scotland - Barry Reid (guitar), Duncan Lyall (bass) and Alyn Cosker (drums).

The Glasgow Guitar Colloquium is in Plockton High School Hall on Thursday 5^th October at 7:30 p.m. Support will be provided by students of Sgoil Chiùil Na Gàidhealtachd. Tickets are £8/£5, on the door or in advance form 01599 544706 or rhona.sharp@highland.gov.uk.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Alistair McCulloch is one of the most sought after fiddlers in Scotland today, both as performer and teacher.  Alistair hails from Ayr and is one of the country's best known fiddle performers, teachers and composers, with many appearances on radio and television. Past winner of many fiddle championships, Alistair is fiddle instructor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has tutored many of the new generation of rising stars. His versatility and breadth of repertoire have kept him at the forefront of the tradition for almost twenty years.

Alistair is accompanied on this tour by Seán Gray, one of our most successful former students. Seán plays flute, whistle and guitar, and since spending his sixth year here at Plockton, he has toured and played to audiences throughout the world, mostly with the award winning Paul McKenna Band. Seán was commissioned to write a piece of music for the highly respected New Voices concert series at the 2017 Celtic Connections festival held in Glasgow. He is soon to release his debut EP “The Waiting Room”.

Alistair and Seán will appear at Plockton Village Hall on Wednesday September 27^th at 7:30 p.m., with support from the students of Sgoil Chiùil. Tickets, priced £10 and £8, are available on the door or in advance from 01599 544706.