What's On at the Tolbooth, Oct - Dec 2011

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OCT - DEC 11

music | performance | exhibitions | classes

FIDDLERS BIDDAVID HAYMANEDINBURGH QUARTETHOT CLUB OF COWTOWNJIMMIE MACGREGORRODDY WOOMBLESKERRYVORE

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As we draw breath after a busy and successful summer, we have some truly special treats to brighten up the dreich autumn nights, starting off with a belter of a ReLoaded Fest...

Variety is the key - be it the Christmas special by Roddy Woomble, grooving along to Skerryvore, the harmonies of the Bevvy Sisters, the exquisite playing of the Edinburgh Quartet or a spiritual experience from the Tibetan Monks of the Tashi Lunpo Monestary.

The only Scottish date by Hot Club of Cowtown is selling fast, and check out the afternoon events to add to the 'Holler Experience'. As well as returning favourites including Fiddlers Bid, Emily Smith and Breabach, there are plenty of first timers to the Tolbooth including AJ Roach, Bella Hardy and the Chair.

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A very special event is an exclusive performance by The Fidelio Trio of Sally Beamish's The Seafarer, with Sally present to talk about her work.

Who better than the legendary Jimmie MacGregor to spearhead St Andrews Celebrations, and we are delighted to continue the tradition of ceilidhs in Brig O Turk and Killearn in partnership with local communities.

This season our classes and workshops have the welcome addition of adult Art Classes in the Cowane Centre by Peter Russell.

And as award-winning Ben Rivers departs, come to see The Changing Room's current exhibition by Sue Grierson and Belinda Gilbert-Scott.

Looking ahead we are gearing up for some extra special events to mark the Tolbooth's 10th birthday in 2012, so get ready to help us celebrate in style.

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Admiral Fallow p4

We Were Promised Jetpacks p4

Jazz Singers' Open Mic Night p5

Juan Martin p5

The Ocean Between Us p6

Ian Rankin p6

Fidelio Trio perform Beamish/Ravel p7

Tony Law: Go! p7

Fiddlers Bid p8

The Travelling Band p9

A.J. Roach & Nuala Kennedy p10

Emily Smith p11

David Hayman: Six and a Tanner p12

Breabach p12

Day of Song p13

Bruce Molsky p13

Edinburgh Quartet p14

Tashi Lhunpo Monks p15

The Dark Holler p16

Hot Club of Cowtown p16

Rod Jones' The Birthday Suit p17

Jimmie MacGregor p17

St Andrew's Day Events p18

The Chair p18

Bella Hardy p19

Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra p19

The Bevvy Sisters p20

Roddy Woomble's Christmas Hootenanny p20

Christmas Ceilidhs p21

Skerryvore p21

Stirling's Hogmanay p22

Arts News p24

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Those who follow the Scottish music scene could not fail to have noticed the rise and rise of Admiral Fallow over the past year.

Led by the captivating Louis Abbott’s unflinchingly personal lyrics and resolutely Scottish sensibility, the band combine multi-layered harmonies with beautiful orchestration and mesh acoustic and electric textures to achieve a truly original, genre-spanning

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sound. Their eclectic set will have you dancing one minute and reflecting on life the next.

www.admiralfallow.com

Also playing: Hairy Area (We Were Promised Jetpacks side project), Rachel Sermanni, Colin James Murphy, Johnny and the Giros, Brazil Exists, Mark Hogg, Owen Sutcliffe.

We Were Promised Jetpacks have come a long way since winning a battle of the bands competition at high school.

The four-piece from Edinburgh count Frightened Rabbit and Twilight Sad amongst their fans and have toured extensively with both across Europe and America. Most recently they supported Jimmy Eat World on the band’s North American tour.

Given that these boys are barely ever in the country, we are delighted to host one of their rare Scottish dates at the Reloaded Festival.

www.wewerepromisedjetpacks.com Also playing: Three Blind Wolves, Teklo, Jack Butler, Little Eskimos, Six Storeys High, Brian Cattigan, Minor Light, Adam Donaldson, Annie Booth, Chris Law, The Future Capital, Cartoon Violence, We See Lights, Pop Art.

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JAZZ SINGERS' OPEN MIC NIGHTWed's 5 Oct, 2 Nov & 7 Dec, 8pm£5

JUAN MARTINFri 7 Oct, 8pm£16/£14

Juan MartÍn is a celebrated virtuoso of the flamenco guitar, voted one of the top three guitarists in the world by US magazine Guitar Player.

A native of Andalucia in southern Spain, he performs at major festivals and venues across the globe and we are honoured to welcome this consummate master of his craft back to the Tolbooth. Come and be transported to the Café Cantantes of Andalucia, be astonished by the speed and skill of the fretwork and enjoy the power and beauty of flamenco music.

Charming anecdotes throughout his performances convey his passion and knowledge for the music.

“The leading flamenco guitarist of his

generation” The Guardian

www.juanmartin.com

If you’ve ever dreamt about singing your favourite jazz song with a live band in front of an appreciative audience, then our open mic nights are for you!

All you need to bring is a simple lead sheet (chords & melody in your key) for the song you want to sing and our outstanding jazz trio will accompany you with empathy and panache.

Our cabaret evenings are friendly, supportive and informal and feature the timeless standards of Sinatra, Holiday and Fitzgerald combined with the musical magic of the Jim Clelland Trio.

Come and see for yourself – and if you’re not ready to sing, then why not join us just to relax in good company while listening to some great music. Please note that singers who bring three or more audience members will be admitted free of charge.


THE OCEANBETWEEN USWed 12 Oct, doors 7pm / £6STANDING ONLY

IAN RANKINFri 14 Oct, 8pm£7/£6

Following the release of their debut EP earlier this year, The Ocean Between Us are here to prove that their machete sharp blend of hardcore and metal is far superior to the trends and fads of the scene that once exiled them.

The band has come back from the brink after some bleak times saw members leading a hand-to-mouth existence. Yet these troubled times fuel their new tracks and after signing to A Wolf At Your Door Records in December 2010, The Ocean Between Us have regained traction and hit 2011 with a ferocious bang.

www.myspace.com/tobuuk

Support is from...BURN THE SUNSETMY FRIEND THE ARSONISTWINTERS

Ian Rankin returns to Stirling to talk about his new book ‘The Impossible Dead’, a pulse-pounding thriller featuring Inspector Malcolm Fox in which Rankin holds up a mirror to an age of fear and paranoia, and shows us something of our own lives reflected there.

The UK’s number one best-selling crime writer Rankin lives in Edinburgh and writes about the city in his award-winning novels, including his famous Detective Inspector Rebus series, now translated into 22 languages and bestsellers on several continents.

Rankin is an eloquent and insightful speaker and his list of achievements is remarkable, most notably receiving on OBE for services to literature. In addition he is a Hawthornden Fellow, a past winner of the Chandler-Fulbright Award and the recipient of four Crime Writers' Association Dagger Awards including the prestigious Diamond Dagger in 2005.

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FIDELIO TRIO perform BEAMISH/RAvELSat 15 Oct, 1pm £10/£8

TONY LAW: GO!Sat 15 Oct, 8pm£10

Join Tony Law for an evening of off-the-wall, boundary-defying comedy and find out why he is widely regarded as one of the finest performers on the circuit by audiences and peers alike.

Tony is a Canadian stand-up known for his surreal material and quirky delivery. Much of his material focuses on his time-travelling exploits in the company of his sausage dog, Cartridge Davison.

Mixing delightful twaddle with some genuine insights into what makes comedy comedy, he presents a sketchy, arty show that is pretty much indescribable – so you’ll just have to come and see it for yourself!

“Law’s genius for the random makes

Salvador Dali look about as abstract

as Constable” **** Metro

An exclusive performance of Sally Beamish's mesmerising setting of the Anglo-Saxon poem 'The Seafarer' performed by the Fidelio Trio with narration by Scottish actor Crawford Logan and projections by Jila Peacock.

Afterwards Beamish will join the performers on stage to talk about her work and offer insights for the audience. The concert ends with Ravel's sumptuous Piano Trio in A minor. A work inspired by his native Basque country, it combines the composer's mastery of composition with his palate of intoxicating colour.

The “virtuosic Fidelio Trio” (as described in the Sunday Times) performs extremely diverse repertoire internationally and features London-based Irish musicians Darragh Morgan (violin), Mary Dullea (piano), and Scottish cellist Robin Michael.

www.fideliotrio.com


Be sure to book fast for a mighty celebration as the “musical tornado” known as Fiddlers Bid take to the road on their Stay Young and Fresh UK tour to mark their 20th anniversary!

The Bid are internationally respected as leading exponents of Shetland’s rich fiddle tradition.

Their exciting and dynamic music is created through the distinctive bond of seven formidable musicians including four fiddlers who link together musically with almost telepathic precision. They are backed by a rhythm session of guitar and bass, with the flawless finishing touch of Catriona McKay on harp and piano.

Since forming in 1991 the Bid have taken fiddle tradition in many new and exhilarating directions, releasing a string of internationally acclaimed albums along the way.

FIDDLERS BIDThu 20 Oct, 8pm £14/£12

Their music effortlessly blends the traditional culture of their homeland with wider musical influences, drawn from other traditions much further afield. Reels, jigs and polkas are all delivered with amazing power, dexterity and accuracy, while their beautifully measured waltzes and slow airs never fail to delight.

As an added bonus, their onstage banter is second to none.

www.fiddlersbid.com

“If they don’t sweep you away –

check your pulse” The Herald

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THE TRAvELLING BANDFri 21 Oct, doors 7pm£6

Alternative ‘crunk folk’ act The Travelling Band are one of the most talked-about groups to emerge from the bustling Manchester music scene.

The band’s shimmering blend of cosmic-country-pop, understated psychedelia, vocal harmonies and nu-folk gives them a genre-defying sound unlike anything else on offer in the current musical market.

This date at the Tolbooth is part of an extensive UK tour to promote their critically acclaimed new album, Screaming is Something.

www.thetravellingband.co.uk

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“They produce an inventive brand of

guitar-laden country folk pop with

a cosmic aesthetic and sprinkles of

trademark Manchester’s musical

lineage” Clash Magazine

“If you consider the term ‘Mancunian

Americana’ to be an oxymoron…

try listening to The Travelling Band.

Brilliant” Marc Riley, BBC6 Music

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AJ ROACH & NUALA KENNEDYFri 28 Oct, 8pm£10/£8

A rare opportunity to see two consummate yet quirky musicians perform together.

Bluegrass musician A.J. Roach was born and raised in the deep hollows of mountainous Scott County, Virginia – the cultural and geographical epicenter of America's Appalachian Mountain Range, and the birthplace of American country music.

Known for his thoughtful poetic lyrics and powerful singing voice, A.J.’s performances are so intense that they have been known to move audience members to tears.

Nuala Kennedy is a traditional folk singer and flute player who grew up on the East Coast of Ireland, an area steeped in mythology and with long historical links with Scotland.

She combines traditional and contemporary material with integrity and originality, constantly seeking new musical challenges which she masters with incredible alacrity.

Together the pair create a breathtaking performance that is at once mesmerising and exhilarating.

www.roachmusic.comwww.nualakennedy.com

“A.J. is a true alternative folk hero”

Platomania 2011

“Kennedy doesn't so much imbibe

or inhale as swallow, whole and

unadulterated, melodic and rhythmic

influences from beyond her kith and

kin. A delicious mix of influences

abound, without ever sacrificing

musical identity” *****

The Irish Times

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EMILY SMITHSat 29 Oct, 8pm£12/£10

Emily Smith is one of the leading singers of the contemporary Scottish folk scene whose powerful, crystalline vocals have gained her worldwide recognition.

As a passionate collector she is adept at presenting fresh and evocative interpretations of traditional songs.

Emily's latest work, Traiveller's Joy, features songs written on the road throughout 2010, beautifully blended alongside traditional material sourced from the travelling people of Scotland.

Emily continues to draw inspiration from her home town in rural Dumfriesshire in south west Scotland but this album sees her writing from a more personal viewpoint than ever before.

Audiences on the autumn tour will be the first to hear a new band line-up and new material.

www.emilysmith.org

"As far as I'm concerned she can

walk on water"

Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2

"Smith deserves to become yet

another new folk celebrity"

The Guardian


DAvID HAYMANSIX AND A TANNERThu 3 Nov, 8pm / £15/£12

BREABACHFri 4 Nov, 8pm£12/£10

BAFTA-winning actor and director David Hayman stars in the hugely powerful one-man play Six and a Tanner.

Written by Rony Bridges, the play sees a middle-aged man relive the joys and tragedies of his 1950s childhood as he rages at the coffin of his dead father. Is it an act of revenge or redemption? Or simply the moment in a man’s life when he faces his own mortality? Based on a true story, this is a powerful, moving and hilarious tribute to life in all its absurdity.

The performance will be followed by a Q&A session with David which promises a lively discussion full of warmth, humour and insight. Audiences can ask him directly about his humanitarian work with Spirit Aid as well as his distinguished career.

Proceeds from the play go to David’s charity, Spirit Aid.

www.spiritaid.org.uk

Powered by double bagpipes, flute and fiddle, the uncompromising force of Breabach is further fuelled by the tight groove of double bass, guitar and step-dance.

The group’s astonishing musicianship and adaptability is elegantly displayed through the thoughtful arrangement and delivery of songs. A repertoire that effortlessly fuses the traditional and contemporary underlines their commitment and passion for their musical heritage but also displays a willingness to explore and challenge boundaries. With increasing popularity and fast growing international recognition it is little wonder Breabach received nominations for 'Best Group' at both the 2011 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and the Scots Trad Music Awards simultaneously.

www.breabach.com

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DAY OF SONGSat 5 Novworkshops from 10.30amperformance 7.30pm

BRUCE MOLSKYFri 11 Nov, 8pm£10/£8

Bruce Molsky is one of the finest fiddlers of the old-time style, a virtuoso of Appalachia's timeless folk music traditions.

That must feel odd for a former engineer from the Bronx who didn't begin his music career until he was forty.

Folded into these unusual circumstances is the secret to his unique genius. Whether performing an ancient reel from Virginia, a Swedish waltz, or a loping cowboy ballad, personal authenticity deeply informs his music.

www.brucemolsky.com

"There's an incredible power of

history and tradition in his vocals."

Linda Ronstadt, singer

Our third Day of Song is again packed with workshops, culminating in an evening performance by song groups and tutors.

The workshops will cover various styles, including world music, popular classics and solo singing led by Alison McMorland, Jo Miller, Kim Edgar and Sarah Harrop. Guest tutor Ali Burns will lead the mass workshop in the afternoon, working on songs which will feature as the finale of the evening performance.

This event is open to all but priority booking will be given to those who attend local song groups Singin’ Stirling, Liltin’ Lassies, Kippen Wee Sing and Bracklinn Singers.

When booking a ticket, please ask for a booking form to choose your workshops.

£18 including performanceincludes refreshments on arrival & lunch.

£5 performance onlyopen to friends and family of participants.


EDINBURGH QUARTETSat 12 Nov, 8pm£12/£10

With its distinguished international profile, the Edinburgh Quartet is Scotland's premier string quartet. Resident at the Ian Tomlin School of Music, Edinburgh Napier University, and at the University of Glasgow, it is one of the UK's longest-established university-based professional quartets and is Scotland's only full-time chamber ensemble.

The Quartet is Tristan Gurney (violin), Philip Burrin (voilin), Mark Bailey (cello) and James Slater (viola)*.

Programme:Mozart: Quartet in D Major ‘Hoffmeister’ K499Shostakovich: String Quartet No 7 in F Sharp ‘In Memorium Nina’Beethoven: String Quartet No 7 in F Major, Op 59 no 1: the first of three quartets dedicated to Count Rasoumovsky

www.edinburghquartet.com

"The Edinburgh Quartet has never

played better… scorchingly focused

performances." The Herald

*James Slater is performing in place of Jessica Beeston who is on tour in America.

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TASHI LHUNPO MONKSThu 17 Nov, 8pm£12/£10

Recreating the mysteries of the Buddhist Monastery, eight Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo offer a dramatic and colourful presentation of dance, music and chanted prayer with traditional costumes and ceremonial masks. This performance offers a rare opportunity to witness a unique and endangered culture.

Founded by the first Dalai Lama in the 15th Century, Tashi Lhunpo is one of the most important monasteries in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

Re-established in exile in South India, it is once again becoming one of the major centres of Buddhist learning, best known for its artistic tradition of masked dances and sacred music. A truly fascinating spectacle that will delight, entertain and provoke deep thought.

www.tashi-lhunpo.org.uk

“A psychedelic whirl of chanting,

dancing, drums, cymbals and

processions…” The Times


HOT CLUB OF COWTOWNSun 20 Nov, 8pm£17

To continue with our Dark Holler tradition we have the Scottish version of Western Swing with guitarist Jack Evans, founding member of The Easy Club and fiddler Pete Clark, best known for playing in the style of our own Niel Gow, but also a demon at Western Swing.

WORKSHOPS IN SCOTTISH RHYTHM & SWING / 2.30-3.30pm / £6Fiddle with Pete ClarkGuitar with Jack Evansfor age 16+ / intermediate +

PERFORMANCE / 4–5pm / £6or £10 for workshop and performance.

FILMS / approx 2pm, 3.30pm & 5pm / FREEIncluding a screening of the story of Bob Wills, one of the founders of Western Swing.

DARNLEY TEX MEX / 5-7pm / £8.50A special pre-gig meal at our local coffee shop. Price includes red chilli, a marguerita and live music.Must be booked in advance at the Tolbooth.

THE DARK HOLLERSun 20 Nov, from 2pm

Western Swing and country honky-tonkin’ meets the Hot Club de France in this Austin trio of Elena James on fiddle and vocals, Whit Smith on vintage Gibson guitar and Jake Erwin on double bass, with everyone on glorious three-part harmony.

Their sound goes back more than 80 years to one of the founders of Western Swing, Bob Wills, the subject of the group’s latest album ‘What Makes Bob Holler’.

Stars of Jools Holland’s Hootenanny and firm festival favourites at Glastonbury and Cambridge, Hot Club of Cowtown is a cult item just about to go overground, and one of the best nights out you can find.

Their music is sincere, free of irony, and focused on a simpler time. This show at the Tolbooth is the only Scottish date on Hot Club’s UK tour – so don’t miss it!

www.hotclubofcowtown.com

ONLY SCOTTISH DATE

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JIMMIE MACGREGORWed 30 Nov, 8pm£12

Jimmie MacGregor is 80 years young and comes to the Tolbooth to talk about the songs and the stories of a lifetime in music and the media.

Teaming up with Robin Hall in the 1950s, Jimmie appeared five nights a week on the BBC's Tonight show for four years!

Hugely influential in the folk music revival and with 20 albums to their credit Jimmie and Robin went on to host the White Heather Club and record the now legendary 'Football Crazy'.

Latterly Jimmie hosted the long-running, double award-winning, 'MacGregor's Gathering' on BBC Radio Scotland.

This relaxed and humorous evening will be full of memories and music from a true legend.

www.jimmiemacgregor.co.uk

ROD JONES' THE BIRTHDAY SUITSat 26 Nov, doors 7pm / £7.50STANDING ONLY

Idlewild guitarist and songwriter Rod Jones is back with a remarkable new solo project, a return to the noisy pop moments he first made his name with.

‘The Birthday Suit’ sees Rod deliver some of his most passionate, fiery and powerful material yet. He returns to the sounds of early Idlewild albums like the classic ‘100 Broken Windows’, which was recently voted number one Scottish album of all time by readers of The Skinny magazine.

Rod says: “The last few years I’ve been picking up my acoustic guitar more and more, so it’s been almost like a release, plugging into an amp and remembering my noisier side. Working with the group I’ve put together has been totally unique and wonderful. I’m immensely proud of what we’ve put together and genuinely believe it to be some of the best songs I’ve ever written.”

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THE CHAIRSat 3 Dec, 8pm£12/£10

Orcadian eight-piece The Chair bring together fiddles, accordion, banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass, drums and percussion to create an expansive and full-blooded sound. A mix of Orcadian, Scottish, Irish and European influences is underpinned by a dynamic rhythm section, with additional inspiration drawn from rock music, salsa and jazz.

The Chair initially formed in 2004 with a simple goal of filling floors at the Orkney Folk Festival, but they proved such a hit that they are now in huge demand on the UK and European festival circuit. The band has received international acclaim and in 2008 they won Scottish Folk Band of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards.

Those who were lucky enough to catch Saltfish Forty here at the Tolbooth will recognise Douglas Montgomery and Brian Cromarty – just imagine adding six more like minded musicians!

ST ANDREW'S DAY EvENTS

Ceilidh with Ceilidh MinogueBrig O’Turk Village Hall, Sat 26 Nov, 7.30pmTickets from Brig O’Turk Post Office or Tolbooth

Family Concert/Ceilidh with Jenna Reid TrioKillearn Village Hall, Sat 26 Nov, 7.30pmTickets from Get Reel, Killearn Pharmacy or Tolbooth.

Scotland's Stained Glass by Michael DonnellySmith Gallery & Museum, Wed 30 Nov, 12pmA fully illustrated talk on the glories of Scottish stained glass design and production. www.scotstainedglass.com

St Andrews Ceilidh with Ceilidh MinogueThe Albert Halls, Fri 2 Dec, 7.30pmTickets from The Albert Halls or Tolbooth.

Jimmie MacGregorTolbooth, Wed 30 Nov, see page 17

The Chair Tolbooth, Sat 3 Dec, see opposite.

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BELLA HARDYThu 8 Dec, 8pm£12/£10

At just 25 years old, traditional singer and fiddle player Bella Hardy is already a firm favourite on the folk circuit, renowned for her rich and true voice. This winter she brings her new festive tour, Bright Morning Star, to the Tolbooth, with special guests Anna Massie on guitar and Chris Sherburn on concertina.

In Bella's north Derbyshire hometown, Christmas songs have long been the local speciality. People flock from far and wide to sing the Peak District's local carols, and in these dark months the villages are lit up with song to celebrate hope and community.

Expect a showcase of festive cheer, including Bella’s local Castleton carols 'Down In Yon Forest' and 'All in the Morning' and well known classics 'O, Come All Ye Faithfull' and 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'.

www.bellahardy.com

“One of the best vocalists on the

British folk circuit” Spiral Earth

TOMMY SMITHSat 10 Dec, 2pm£8/£5/FREE under 16yrs

The Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra bring jazz music alive, paying tribute to the legends of jazz and making their compositions sing with enthusiasm, style, personality and expression.

Established in 2002 by leading international saxophonist, Tommy Smith, the TSYJO features the very best of Scotland's young jazz musicians. Showcasing endless talent, improvisational skills, exuberance and verve, the TSYJO musicians demonstrate these traits in every performance and the orchestra has grown from strength to strength receiving critical acclaim both at home and abroad.

Enjoy a break from the Christmas shopping at this afternoon concert and listen to the TSYJO, who will play tracks from their new CD, Emergence, as well as original musical arrangements from the great names in jazz such as Duke Ellington and Wayne Shorter.

www.tsyjo.com


RODDY WOOMBLE'S CHRISTMAS HOOTENANNYFri 16 Dec, 8pm / £17/£15

The Tolbooth’s annual Christmas wonderland show is back, this time featuring a one-off gig by indie singer-songwriter Roddy Woomble.

The Idlewild frontman has carved a name for himself as a respected folk artist, and this special festive performance will see him backed by a full band as he sings recently-written solo material alongside best-loved Idlewild hits and an array of Christmas classics.

This intimate show guarantees an evening of high-spirited festive entertainment, allowing you to relax and de-stress before the Christmas chaos unfolds.

Support for this show comes from Scottish violinist, vocalist and composer Seonaid Aitken, who was handpicked by Roddy to provide the warm-up to his Hootenanny.

The perfect winter warmer for a cold Friday evening!

THE BEvvY SISTERSSat 10 Dec, 8pm£12/£10

Edinburgh harmony trio The Bevvy Sisters unite the richly seasoned voices of Heather MacLeod, Kaela Rowan and Roberta Pia in a heady cocktail of classy original songs and artful contemporary covers, combining vibrant vintage jazz, folk, gospel and Americana.

These three sassy lassies launched with a sell-out show at Glasgow’s world-famous Celtic Connections festival, and have since grown from strength to strength.

Backed by guitar, mandolin and percussion, this powerhouse trio is a force to be reckoned with, the girls’ live shows proving their ability to re-invent the folk genre.

www.myspace.com/thebevvysisters

“Highlight followed highlight until

they left their audience baying for

more” Sue Wilson, The Scotsman

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When award-winning Scottish band Skerryvore last visited the Tolbooth, they sold out their show in record time.

Their return performance promises to be bigger and better than ever before, combining blazing bagpipes, fiddle and accordions with urban rhythms and soul-gripping funk to create a trad-rock fusion for the 21st Century.

From traditional roots in Tiree in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, the band have developed in both size and sound and have gripped audiences across the world from Chicago to Beijing.

Led by the mesmerising voice of singer Alec Dalglish, the all-male, six-strong band have been dubbed the ‘boyband’ of Scottish traditional music!

www.skerryvore.com

SKERRYvOREWed 28 Dec, 8pm£14 adv / £16 door£10 under 18yrs

CHRISTMAS CEILIDHSSat 17 Dec3pm, £8 each or 4 for £248pm, £10 each or 4 for £32

Our ever-popular Christmas Ceilidhs are back! Be sure to book early if you want to take part in this year's seasonal knees up.

What better way to spend the weekend before Christmas than celebrating the festive season with friends and family in traditional Scottish style?

Even if you have never been to a ceilidh before, our ace band will talk you through the dances to ensure a fun time for all.

Both ceilidhs are open to all, though the afternoon ceilidh is particularly popular with families of all ages.


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ARTS NEWSCreative Learning networka second year of funding means that we are able to offer a programme of activities between oct 2011- Feb 2012.

the Creative Learning network brings together people from within the education and informal sectors who are interested in championing arts and culture for children and young people in schools and their communities, whilst also developing their own skills. if you would like to learn more about Stirling Creative Learning network please contact Clare.

Jazz and traditionaL MuSiC workShopSwe are now entering the 7th year of our popular Jazz and traditional Music workshops at the tolbooth and over that time we have been joined by some of Scotland’s best traditional music and jazz educators and a whole lot of amazing young musicians. the workshops are the result of a successful partnership between the tolbooth and

education service, with funding from the Youth Music initiative and the national Youth Jazz orchestra of Scotland.

if you are interested in joining either the trad or jazz we would love to hear from you.

See below and the Classes and workshops on page 26 or contact Clare for more information.

CoMe and See trad and Jazzhave you, or someone you know, always wanted to take part in the workshops but didn't know if it was really for you? then you need to head to our 'come and see sessions'.

if you fancy the traditional music workshops, then come along on Mon 26 Sep and if it's the jazz workshops, then head to the tolbooth on tue 3 oct.

See the Classes and workshops page for the times to come along depending on your experience.

For further information please contact Clare or call the Box office to book your place.

Creative networking eveningtue 18 oCt, 5pManyone with a creative business or a desire to establish one is welcome to attend this free event.

the evening will include a buffet dinner, presentations by guest speakers and workshops to explore opportunities for growth and support.

the evening is being organised by Stirling Council and for more information or to book a place please contact Joelle russell on 01786 44 2778.

viSuaL artiSt and CraFt Maker awardSapplications are welcome from individual artists and craft makers based in the Forth valley area towards costs involved in creating new work, for research or exhibition opportunities. awards up to a maximum value of £500-£1,500 are available. For further details contact emma.

the Big drawJoin us on the 8th october to celebrate the national Big draw. the tolbooth will be running printmaking workshops with Staci Jo rowlison. For further information call emma.

aCCordionwe hope to add accordion to our YMi traditional music workshops this year. if you are a young accordionist and would be interested in joining the workshops then please let Clare know.

portFoLio workShopCalling all Stirling S5 & S6 students! Sign up if you are interested in applying to art School and artist amy Marlletta will help you prepare. contact emma.

CoMMiSSionoceans of Silver & Blood and the new String theory by Mark wastell will be performed at the Sonic arts research Centre in Belfast as part of the Belfast Festival on 27 oct. its premiere was at Le weekend and the inspiration behind the commission was the tolbooth's previous artistic director, alasdair Campbell.

ContaCtS:Carolyn paterson | Senior arts development officer | 01786 27 4023 | [email protected] hume | Music development officer | 01786 27 4002 | [email protected] hamilton | visual arts development officer | 01786 27 4010 | [email protected] hoare | Cultural Co-ordinator | 01786 27 4014 | [email protected]

toLBooth SeSSionS 2011the new tolbooth Sessions Cd was released this Summer, receiving great acclaim from publications such as the Scotsman, the daily record, the Skinny and the Sunday herald, who claimed that "you won't find a better snapshot of the bubbling-under musical scene in Scotland than these 10 tracks, compiled by and recorded at Stirling's tolbooth venue".

there are still some copies left if you've yet to pick yours up and it's free!

huge congratulations to all the bands and thanks to the producers and the tolbooth's studio engineer, Mark Lough.

weLL doneevery year we have an overwhelming number of young people come along to workshops, classes, gigs and sometimes just to volunteer.

we love to hear how everyone gets on after spending time in the tolbooth. as such three special mentions go to Liam Lumb, Siobhan anderson and Craig Muirhead.

Liam has been volunteering with us for a year and a half and recently got accepted onto the events Management course at Stow College, which is fantastic news.

Craig and Siobhan both become involved with the tolbooth as part of the wallace 700 celebrations in 2005 playing alongside musicians including aidan o'rourke, allan Macdonald and kevin Mackenzie.

Both have just graduated with first class honours degrees from rSaMd and Strathclyde universities, so well done from everyone at the tolbooth.

get in touch if you would like to take part in any of our opportunities.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPSDRAMASat 8 Oct - 17 Dec (not 22 Oct)Age 6 – 9 yrs: 10.15am – 12.15pmAge 10 – 13 yrs: 1 – 3pm£62.50 Now 10 weeks!Our ever-popular drama class includes stagecraft, voice, improvisation and developing both characters and scripts. Come & try on 8 Oct.Tutor: Anne-Marie Hopkins

HARMONICASee adult’s section for details

PUMP UP THE JAMWed 26 Oct - 14 DecAge 11+ yrs: 4.45 – 7.15pmFREEIt’s back! Led by Scotland’s top professional musicians this is the place to develop your songwriting or performance skills. Book now as it fills up FAST!

TRAD WORkSHOPSMondays from 26 SepAge 10 – 18 yrsFREEThe Traddies: 5.30 - 6.20pmGroup tuition in fiddle, guitar, whistle, flute and recorder. (min 6 months exp)The Session: 6.20 – 7.30pm Traditional music session and group tuition open to all trad instruments. (min 2-3 yrs exp)Tolbooth Trad Band: 7.10 – 8.15pm All trad instruments. (by audition)

Group tuition and sessions are led by three of Scotland’s top trad musicians, Lori Watson, Claire Mann and Innes Watson.For more info Clare Hoare on 01786 27 4014 and call 01786 27 4000 to book.

CHILDRENARTCOWANE CENTRESat 15 Oct - 3 DecAge 6 - 9 yrs: 9.45 – 11am Age 10 - 14 yrs: 11.30am – 12.45pm £34 (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

POTTERYCOWANE CENTRESat 15 Oct - 3 DecAge 10 – 14 yrs: 9.45 – 11am Age 7- 9 yrs: 11.30am – 12.45pm£38 (inclusive of materials)Explore the fabulous world of clay and learn different techniques to make wonderful original objects. Tutor: Lorraine Robson

FIDDLE Age 7+ Sat 22 Oct - 10 Dec (in Boys Club 5 Nov)Improvers: 10 – 10.40am £32Intermediate: 10.55 – 11.40am £32Beginners: 11.50 – 12.25pm £32Hire of fiddles: £5 per term, plus a £10 refundable deposit.Improvers: 1-2 years’ experienceCome and learn how to play fiddle. If you already play a bit, have fun learning new tunes and playing in a group with others. Tutor: Ruaridh Campbell

CERAMICSCOWANE CENTREWed 12 Oct - 30 Nov, 7 – 9pm£60/£50 (Incl Materials & Firings)Demonstration and tuition in a wide range of hand-built ceramic techniques including use of glazes but not potters’ wheel. Tutor: Lorraine Robson

SINGIN' STIRLINGThu 20 Oct - 8 Dec, 7 – 9pm £56/£48Friendly, informal group singing. Learn a varied repertoire including traditional songs, chants, spirituals, contemporary material and harmonies. You don’t need to have sung before – everyone welcome.Tutor: Jo Miller

GUITARThu 20 Oct - 8 DecBeginners: 7 - 7.45pm £40/£32Intermediate: 8 - 9.15pm £46/£38 Beginners will take you through the chord structures and basic techniques. Intermediate will explore different styles including contemporary. Bring your own guitar.Tutor: Lorne Ralston

HARMONICASat 22 Oct - 10 Dec, 11am – 12.30pm £32/£28 (+ £5 for harmonica) A fun class open to all ages – families welcome. Includes broader musical development.Tutor: Niall Lee

PAINTINGContinuing in the Cowane Centre this term of painting workshops with artist Peter Russell are almost sold out. Contact the Box Office to add your name to the waiting list.Tutor: Peter Russell

JAZZ WORKSHOPSTuesdays from 3 OctAge 10 – 21 yrsFREEAccess Ensemble: 5.30 – 6.30pmA minimum of 1 yrs experience of instrument.Stirling Youth Jazz Ensemble: 6.30 - 7.45pmA minimum of 4 yrs experience of instrument.

An amazing opportunity to work with two of Scotland’s most respected jazz musicians and educators, saxophonist Laura Macdonald and guitarist Kevin Mackenzie.For more info Clare Hoare on 01786 27 4014 and call 01786 27 4000 to book.

The traditional music workshops are funded by YMI, the jazz workshops are funded by YMI and NYJOS. Both are open to pupils attending Stirling Council schools.

ADULTS 16yrs+

STUDIO RECORDINGTue 18 Oct - 6 Dec, 7 - 9pm£56/£42A great practical introduction covering the basic digital recording skills needed to record and mix your own music or a live band.Tutor: Mark Lough

FIDDLEWed 19 Oct - 7 Dec, 7 - 8.30pm£50/£42For fiddlers keen to play together in a relaxed atmosphere, learning new tunes as well as technique. Not for complete beginners.Tutor: Marie Fielding

CaLL 01786 27 4000 to Book Your pLaCeChildren MuSt have a signed consent form submitted BeFore the class starts.download a form www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth or call 01786 274000.

Please note we reserve the right to cancel classes if there are insufficient numbers.

TEL 01786 27 4005TOLBOOTH, JAIL WYND, [email protected]/CHANGINGROOM

GALLERY OPENTUESDAY-SATURDAY, 10AM-6PMOPEN LATE: 7 & 20 OCT | 17 NOV | 8 DEC ADMISSION FREE

The Truth Will Make You MiserableStephen Murray10 September – 22 October

A phrase overheard by Murray during a rant by a fellow passenger on public transport – “The Truth Will Make You Miserable” is the starting point for the making of a new body of work. There is no clear plan in this process, there probably won’t be by the end, but things evolve…

Recent exhibitions include GANGHUT Under The Paving Stones, East Street Arts Leeds: Duncan of Jordanstone Exhibitions Department Artist-In-Residence: GANGHUT Glasgow International Commission @ South Side Studios

http://stephenmurray.weebly.com

Made possible with the financial assistance of the Dundee Visual Artists Awards Scheme

GALLERY OPENTUESDAY-SATURDAY, 10AM-6PMOPEN LATE: 7 & 20 OCT | 17 NOV | 8 DECADMISSION FREE

The Truth Will Make You MiserableStephen Murray10 September – 22 October

A phrase overheard by Murray during a rant by a fellow passenger on public transport “The Truth Will Make You Miserable” is the starting point for the making of a new body of work. There is no clear plan in this process, there probably won’t be by the end, but things evolve…

Recent exhibitions include... GANGHUT Under The Paving Stones, East Street Arts Leeds. Duncan of Jordanstone Exhibitions Department Artist-In-Residence. GANGHUT Glasgow International Commission @ South Side Studios.

http://stephenmurray.weebly.com

Made possible with the financial assistance of the Dundee Visual Artists Awards Scheme

TEL 01786 27 4005TOLBOOTH, JAIL WYND, [email protected]/CHANGINGROOM

Belinda Gilbert Scott: Su GriersonPreview 4 November 2011, 7 - 9pm. All welcome.5 November - 21 December

This exhibition brings together Su Grierson and Belinda Gilbert Scott. Both artists live rurally in Central Scotland, and run artist residencies from their homes. Both instigated the residencies to stimulate discourse within a wide community of artists.

In Gilbert Scotts' current work she is experimenting with projecting film onto painted backcloths. The projection and the painting merge, revealing and obliterating one another to create a disorientating sense of surface and space.

Grierson works with digitally manipulated photographs, compressing the pictorial space into a flat surface, building up multiple views created over time to create an impression, sense or feeling of place.

www.sugrierson.comwww.belinda-gilbert-scott.co.uk

For full programme details see www.stirling.gov.uk/changingroom or join our free mailing list for

news, events listings and invitations to exhibition openings.

INFORMATIONTolboothJail WyndStirlingFK8 1DE

Tolbooth is Stirling’s venue for live music and the arts and is the home for Stirling Council’s arts development team and the contemporary visual art gallery, The Changing Room.

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

TICKETSConcessionsDiscounts 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.

Book online www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

By phone01786 27 4000open Tue - Sat: 10am - 6pm

In personTolbooth Box Office is open Tue - Sat: 10am - 30 minutes after a performance starts.

ConditionsTickets 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.

ACCESSTolbooth 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.

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

Stirling is centrally located within Scotland and within easy reach of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen.

TrainsFor information call First ScotRail on 08457 48 49 50 www.firstscotrail.com

BusesFor information call Citylink on 08705 50 50 50 www.citylink.co.uk

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

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The information in this guide was correct at the time of going to print. © Tolbooth, Stirling Council 2010

Fri 30 Sep reLOADED FEST: Admiral Fallow doors 5pm Folk/Pop p4

Sat 1 Oct reLOADED FEST: We Were Promised Jetpacks doors 4pm Rock p4

Wed 5 Oct Jazz Singers' Open Mic Night 8pm Jazz p5

Fri 7 Oct Juan Martin 8pm Guitar p5

Wed 12 Oct reLOADED: The Ocean Between Us doors 7pm Metal p6

Fri 14 Oct Ian Rankin 8pm Talk p6

Sat 15 Oct Fidelio Trio perform Beamish/Ravel 1pm Classical p7

Sat 15 Oct Tony Law: Go! 8pm Comedy p7

Thu 20 Oct Fiddlers Bid 8pm Trad p8

Fri 21 Oct reLOADED: The Travelling Band doors 7pm Folk/Pop p9

Fri 28 Oct A.J. Roach & Nuala Kennedy 8pm Indie/Folk p10

Sat 29 Oct Emily Smith 8pm Trad p11

Wed 2 Nov Jazz Singers' Open Mic Night 8pm Jazz p5

Thu 3 Nov David Hayman: Six and a Tanner 8pm Drama/Talk p12

Fri 4 Nov Breabach 8pm Trad p12

Sat 5 Nov Day of Song 10.30am Workshops p13

Fri 11 Nov Bruce Molsky 8pm American Folk p13

Sat 12 Nov Edinburgh Quartet 8pm Classical p14

Thu 17 Nov Tashi Lhunpo Monks 8pm World p15

Sun 20 Nov The Dark Holler: workshops, films, performance from 2pm Americana p16

Sun 20 Nov Hot Club of Cowtown 8pm Americana p16

Sat 26 Nov reLOADED: Rod Jones' The Birthday Suit doors 7pm Rock p17

Wed 30 Nov Jimmie MacGregor 8pm Trad/Talk p17

Sat 3 Dec The Chair 8pm Trad p18

Wed 7 Dec Jazz Singers' Open Mic Night 8pm Jazz p5

Thu 8 Dec Bella Hardy 8pm Trad p19

Sat 10 Dec Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra 2pm Jazz p19

Sat 10 Dec The Bevvy Sisters 8pm Vocal p20

Fri 16 Dec Roddy Woomble's Christmas Hootenanny 8pm Indie/Folk p20

Sat 17 Dec Christmas Ceilidhs 3pm/8pm Ceilidhs p21

Wed 28 Dec Skerryvore 8pm Trad p21

01786 27 4000 www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

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