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SUMMARY:SEALL Presents…The John McCusker Trio
DESCRIPTION:“One of the UK’s most gifted and versatile musicians in any genre\, John McCusker is equally in demand as a multi-instrumentalist\, producer and composer”. The Guardian \nThe John McCusker Trio is led by John McCusker\, one of the most revered and decorated traditional musicians of his generation. A multi award-winning fiddle player\, producer and composer\, John has been at the heart of the UK folk scene for over three decades. His distinctive\, emotionally charged playing and masterful compositions have made him a linchpin of contemporary Celtic music. John is renowned for his skill at transcending musical boundaries. Since 2008 John has been a member of Mark Knopfler’s studio and touring band\, in John’s words: “turning my world upside down in the best possible way. I have learned so much from Mark and the rest of his band\, not least how to perform on big stages in arenas around the world including Madison Square Garden\, the Hollywood Bowl and the Royal Albert Hall.” As a live and studio guest he has also performed with David Gilmour\, Eric Clapton\, Paul Weller\, Paolo Nutini\, Teenage Fanclub\, Idlewild\, The Proclaimers\, Texas\, Graham Coxon\, Ocean Colour Scene\, Julie Fowlis\, Eddi Reader … \nTalking about his work as a producer\, John says: “I’m particularly proud of having produced several artists who have become especially influential”. His production portfolio includes debut albums by Kris Drever and Idlewild’s Roddy Woomble and work with Eddi Reader\, Kate Rusby\, Eliza Carthy and Linda Thompson. Film and TV soundtracks include Heartlands (2002) and 16 Years of Alcohol (2003)\, Billy Connolly’s World Tour of New Zealand (2004)\, Jennifer Saunders BBC sitcom Jam and Jerusalem (2008) and Starlings sitcom for Sky TV (2012). \nCollaborations have included\, Before the Ruin\, with Roddy Woomble and Kris Drever (2008)\, Under One Sky (2009)\, and the enduring trio with John Doyle and Mike McGoldrick\, producing two studio albums The Wishing Tree (2018) and The Reed That Bends in the Storm (2020)\, and three live albums. John is also a longstanding member of the annual Transatlantic Sessions house band. \nJohn was awarded the coveted BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Musician of the Year in 2003\, and The Spirit of Scotland Award for music in 1999 and again in 2009. 2016 saw John receive the Good Tradition Award and perform with his band at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards at The Royal Albert Hall. John won the Music Category at the Scottish Culture Awards in 2019. \nHe is joined by two of the most sought-after talents on the UK folk circuit. Sam Kelly\, winner of the Horizon Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and finalist on Britain’s Got Talent\, has built a devoted following as frontman of Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys. His spellbinding voice\, effortless charisma\, and genre-blending approach have seen him perform at major festivals such as Cambridge Folk Festival and Glastonbury\, as well as on stages across Europe with Kate Rusby. \nCompleting the trio is Toby Shaer\, a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist whose stunning command of flutes\, whistles and guitars has made him a go-to touring musician for Cara Dillon. Toby has performed in some of the UK’s most prestigious venues earning a reputation for his dynamic\, expressive playing. \nTogether\, The John McCusker Trio brings a thrilling combination of instrumental brilliance\, heartfelt songs\, and unforgettable live energy. Their performances … a rich tapestry of original compositions\, traditional melodies\, and contemporary folk songs .. captivate audiences with warmth\, humour\, and sheer musical class. Whether on festival stages or in intimate venues\, this trio delivers a rare experience: deeply rooted in tradition\, yet bursting with innovation\, joy and soul
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LOCATION:Broadford Village Hall\, Broadford\, Isle of Skye\, IV49 9AE
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SUMMARY:Love Boat Big Band
DESCRIPTION:A legendary legacy from the famously creative crucible of Edinburgh’s 1990s music scene\, The Love Boat Big Band delivers the classiest musical cocktail of shipboard-style swing\, show-tunes and hand-picked pop gems – served with a uniquely scintillating twist – over two decades after first setting sail. \nAuthentically Edinburgh-built\, forged by the city’s festivals\, the band first launched amid the fabled late-night maelstrom of the Bongo Club Cabaret. Then as now\, it musters its star-studded musical crew from a myriad of current Scottish acts\, splicing A-list musicianship and ambassador-class sophistication\, sewn together by sly maritime allusions.
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LOCATION:Broadford Village Hall\, Broadford\, Isle of Skye\, IV49 9AE
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music
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