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ACOUSTIC-CAFE-NIGHT@THE GRANARY presents ANNA CASSIDY accompanied by WILLEM McKIE
FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY, THE GRANARY, 8pm
AcousticCafeNights@theGranary are delighted to be hosting the very talented Anna Cassidy, Irish singer-songwriter, now based in Glasgow. Willem McKie from QUICK and ‘The Black Denims’ will be accompanying Anna on guitar/mandolin and backing vocals. Anna began her musical career performing alongside her parents in her early teens. Steeped in Irish traditional song she is also influenced by contemporary singer- songwriters Kate Bush, Duke Special, Joni Mitchell and Carole King, which can be heard in her vocals and driving rhythmic piano accompaniments.
While still at school Anna joined the electro-pop band Go Wolf on synth and backing vocals, and they supported Bastille and The Killers at Tennent’s Vital in Belfast 2014. Anna’s solo journey began during her time at university in Scotland, when she released her debut 4-track EP ‘Sparks’ in 2016. Anna’s next release was a home-recorded single ‘Breathe’, released in September 2020 following the first UK Covid lockdown which landed her in the semi-final of the International Song Writing Competition 2020. Anna’s second EP ‘All Part of It’ soon followed in April 2021 with a full band line up of strings, percussion, bass and trombone.Following a stint of living and working abroad after the pandemic, Anna has now returned to Scotland and been performing regularly across the country. Autumn 2024 saw the release of two new singles ‘The Dog Song’ and ‘I Must Go’, produced by Gus Stirrat at Solas Sound which have gained radio play on an array of programs including The Iain Anderson Show (BBC Radio Scotland), The Scots Connection (Celtic Music Radio), and Folkwaves Radio (Hands Up for Trad).
Entry £10 including filter coffee, tea and special home baking. Doors open 7.30pm
Children under 16 free. Limited seating. Come early to avoid disappointment.
Cuttin' A Rug by John Byrne
FRI 21 - SAT 22 FEBRUARY, 7.00pm
Cuttin' a Rug by John Byrne: A witty, nostalgic tale set in a 1950s staff dance, exploring working-class dreams, love, and ambition.
Join us at Strathaven Town Mill from the 21-22nd of February to see Cuttin' a Rug by John Byrne performed by the most talented and hilarious young people in Strathaven. Set during a 1950s staff dance at a Scottish carpet factory. It follows young working-class characters as they navigate the highs and lows of the evening, revealing their dreams, insecurities, and tangled relationships. With sharp humour and poignant moments, the play paints a vivid picture of post-war Scotland, highlighting the aspirations and struggles of its characters amid the backdrop of music, dancing, and societal expectations.
Tickets £12 (plus booking fee)
Wicked
THURSDAY 20 MARCH, 7.30pm
Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths.
ACOUSTIC-CAFE-NIGHT@THE GRANARY presents THE JAYWALKERS album launch tour
FRIDAY 21 MARCH, THE GRANARY, 8pm
AcousticCafeNights@theGranary are delighted to be hosting the fantastic JAYWALKERS!
As those who have been fortunate enough to catch them in full flight will testify, a Jaywalkers show is an exhilarating experience. UK-based they may be but many from the other side of the Atlantic have complimented them on their particularly stylish delivery of this virtuosic brand of Americana. These three outstanding musicians have developed a tight bond, demonstrated through their well-crafted, tasteful arrangements and ability to bounce ideas around the stage. The combination of powerhouse bass, flame-fingered mandolin, blistering fiddle and three-part harmony pack a punch as fiery as Jay’s lead vocals and make a fuller sound than expected from an acoustic trio.
After years of touring and perfecting their craft, Jaywalkers are ready to release their highly anticipated new album, Move On, set for release in Spring 2025. With this new record, the band pushes the envelope further than ever before, fusing Bluegrass, Country, Folk & Americana with their signature virtuosity, humour & skill to create something that’s both fresh and familiar. Whether you’re a longtime listener or a newcomer, Move On promises to captivate and resonate on multiple levels.
There’s no better way to experience Jaywalkers than in person. Their live shows fun, intimate, and full of the kind of energy that can only come from a band completely immersed in the music they create. In 2025, Jaywalkers will be taking the stage for an extensive “Album Launch” tour, bringing their new album to fans around the UK. Expect to hear the latest tracks alongside fan favourites from their earlier releases, all reimagined in the raw, powerful live setting.
Jaywalkers are a real melting pot of their collective inspirations and the influences of their musical upbringings. This is evident in their live sets which come to life in their use of Country heartbreak and Bluegrass dynamism applied to issues of the modern day and life as a touring band…mostly stuck on the M6.
“Jaywalkers’ musicianship is truly tasty: both deft and impeccable but never soulless, while the players’ togetherness and interplay is mesmerising and attention-grabbing”
Folk Radio UK
Entry £10 including filter coffee, tea and special home baking. Doors open 7.30pm
Children under 16 free. Limited seating. Come early to avoid disappointment.
Into The Black: A Tribute To Neil Young & Crazy Horse
SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 8.00pm-10.30pm Doors 7.30pm
Scotland's finest Neil Young & Crazy Horse Tribute band come to rock Strathaven, with a full evening of classics - Acoustic & Electric. Tickets £12.50.
MUSIC LEGENDS and me : the ultimate feel good concert featuring RICARDO
SATURDAY 29 MARCH, 7.30pm
BIG MON -LEGACY CELEBRATION
50 year celebration of Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys
SATURDAY 24 MAY, 7.30pm.
A 50 year celebration of Bill Monroe's exciting bluegrass music, when he and his Bluegrass Boys played in Uddingston, Scotland in 1975.
Bill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys played an unforgettable concert 50 years ago in Uddingston, Scotland.
This was his only visit to Scotland, and the influence and impact of his music, has been immense worldwide. We will celebrate Big Mon - The Legacy, in a concert at Strathaven Town Mill Theatre. A superb bill of brilliant bands has been organized. The event is in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Band line up :
THE MAIRS FAMILY BAND are : Alan, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, Louise, dobro, Hazel, upright bass and Darren, guitar, mandolin. Hazel and Darren are former members of The Daddy Naggins. Their friendly and lively approach in their live shows has made them favourites on the festival and club circuit. The band features all instruments and all styles from contemporary to traditional with full bluegrass vocal harmonies including a gospel repertoire. All members of the band have had many years experience in the live music scene and have toured three times in the USA. Louise and Alan, former members of Old Hickory, Redwing and New Redwing, are keen promoters of live music, hosting the successful AcousticCafeNights@The Granary every month in Strathaven.Since March 2022, their love of bluegrass and acoustic music has launched them into the world of broadcasting, presenting their radio show, BluegrassBeats on Avondale Radio
DAPPER McDANS - old time/ bluegrass band are : Frank Denholm (guitar) and Mark Woods (banjo) who started playing together in 2007 forming ‘The Dapper McDans’ after meeting at the famous annual Guildtown Bluegrass festival in Perthshire (making a welcome return in August this year)The line up now includes lan Bain, mandolin and fiddle, Bill Rennie, dobro and Davie Lee, upright basS. The Dappers play a laid-back mix of bluegrass, old time and country music, playing in pubs, clubs and festivals around Scotland.Their appealing repertoire of songs and tunes range from the humorous, to ballads interspersed with waltzes and polkas.
LONGWAY - Founder member of the Runaway String Band, Robin Wallace currently plays banjo with Longway. His on-stage sense of humour is legendary bringing a light hearted and fun atmosphere to their gigs.He also plays dobro, guitar and mandolin, spending his free time building hand crafted mandolins from scratch.Robert Stevenson, aka Big Stevie, is a powerhouse bluegrass singer and rhythm guitarist. Before joining Longway Stevie was bassist for the first ever Scottish bluegrass band, Old Hickory and the well-respected Runaway String Band. Heavily influenced by Dudley Connell of the Johnson Mountain Boys, Blue Highway and The Lonesome River Band, Stevie is also linfluenced by the music of Nanci Griffith and Tony Rice.Now in its 15th year as Longway, Robin and Big Stevie have been the core, along with Ian Bain, mandolin and Hugh Kelly, (Blue Flint, The Proclaimers) on upright bass.
HEADLINING BAND, THE FOUNTAINEERS - The Fountaineers formed as a quartet in 2020. Based in Glasgow, the band creates music that tethers to its American roots.Since their participation in the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Official Showcase 2021, the band have continued to maintain a connection to the wider global Bluegrass community. The band featured in ’Bluegrass Today’ magazine, further elevating their status as Scottish-based Bluegrass ambassadors.The Fountaineers are Jeri Foreman, fiddle, Michael Wright guitar, founding members. They will be joined this evening by Willem McKie, mandolin, (Quick, The Black Denims), and Chris Lord, banjo, (from London based The Vanguards). The Fountaineers have played at many Bluegrass festivals including Didmarton, Arasaig Americana festival, Omagh Bluegrass festival and notably made their European debut at La Roche Bluegrass festival, France. On top of a busy tour schedule, the band released their debut EP of traditional Bluegrass classics.
£12.50 (plus booking fee) Book early!
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