Jamie Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Folk, roots and acoustic at The Lemon Tree 10th - 15th AprilBox Office: 01224 642230On-line sales at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=TCOMUK&organ_val=22345&schedule=list )Bonnie Prince Billy with Harem Scarem on Monday 10th Aprilis now sold out, but tickets are still available for the followingJulie FowlisHeather MacLeodTuesday 11th AprilDoors Open 7.30pm ● Onstage 8pm10 (6.75 concessions and Regulars)This double bill features two of Scotlands very finest singers at a time when both are deservedly on the receiving end of huge ctitical acclaim and music industry recognition. The contrast between Julies gorgeous Gaelic singing and Heathers smoky, contemporary style will ensure a wonderful evening of top-class music.Julie Fowlis2005 was a whirlwind year for singer and piper Julie Fowlis, having released her superb debut solo album, been voted Gaelic Singer of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards (by public vote) and also receiving a prestigious nomination for the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award, the first Scottish Gaelic artist to receive such a nomination. Not to mention a hectic live schedule with her band, Dochas."heart-melting vocals" The Heraldexquisite poignancy and lyricism The Scotsmanwww.juliefowlis.comHeather MacleodComplex, direct and dreamily reminiscent of Beth Gibbons or Annie Lennox, the velvety smoulder of Heather Macleod amasses celtic, jazz and roots-pop influences in a heady alchemical brew. Macleod, singer with La Boum! and the Eliza Carthy Band, last year launched a solo career with her exceptionally well received album Crossing Tides, which featured Danny Thompson among a stellar cast of supporting musicians.songs illuminated by boldly-drawn imagery and vivid descriptive detail a big, bountiful box of musical colours Sunday Heraldsophisticated and expressive The Scotsmanwww.heathermacleod.org.ukFlookFraser Fifield TrioWednesday 12th AprilDoors Open 7.30pm ● Onstage 8pm10 (6.75 concessions and Regulars)Two incredibly inventive instrumental outfits come together for an evening of outstanding music. Anglo-Irish quartet Flook return to The Lemon Tree after far too long away while the Fraser Fifield Trio brings three north-east prodigal sons back to perform a rare show on home ground.FlookThe flutes of Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen, the guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhran of John Joe Kelly weave and spin traditionally rooted tunes into the breathtaking sound of the groundbreaking band Flook. One of the best live acts on the celtic scene, they possess a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.A sensational live act.... in the front rank of the innovators The Rough Guide To Irish Music"Never have I seen so many people so completely and utterly spellbound...the most magical of experiences." The Irish PostSheer musical magic...one of the most enthralling sounds around. The Scotsmanwww.flook.co.ukFraser Fifield TrioSince leaving Old Blind Dogs and Salsa Celtica to strike out on his own, Fraser Fifield has quickly established himself as one of the most innovative contemporary Scottish musicians. Absorbing traditional celtic, European and jazz influences into an organic whole, his trio with guitarist Graeme Stephen and drummer Stuart Ritchie creates a hugely distinctive sound. Performing mostly his own fine compositions, Fifields soprano saxophone and low whistles carry the melodic charge, but the inventive interaction between the three musicians lies at the heart of the music."At once lyrical and radical, playful and soulful, talented and innovative - its music that places Fifield somewhere between Michael McGoldrick and Jan Garbarek" The Scotsmanwww.fraserfifield.comSalsa CelticaCulture ClashThursday 13th AprilDoors Open 7.30pm ● Onstage 8pm10 (6.75 concessions and Regulars)Scotland meets the world with Salsa Celtica's mixed marriage of latin and celtic styles and the self explanatory Culture Clash, where Zimbabwean jit jousts with a whole heap of homegrown and exotic spices. The emphasis will be very much on the dancefloor so be sure to bring your boogie shoes.Salsa CelticaMerging lovingly authentic latino flavours with a carefully judged celtic touch, Salsa Celticas totally unique sound has seen them earn rave reviews for their stunning shows all across Europe and the States. Percussion, brass, fiddle, pipes and call-and-response vocals blend seamlessly in a riotous celebration of great music, whatever its origin.a great Scottish salsa band that manages to combine the Cuban charanga sound with a Highland blend of fiddles and bagpipesone style flows naturally into another and there is a fizzing instrumental musicianship. Live, they are a storm. Evening Standardwww.salsaceltica.comCulture ClashFormed by Bhundu Boys founder and guitarist Rise Kagona and Doug Veitch - the former Undisputed King of Caledonian Cajun Swing - Culture Clash are an uplifting, life-affirming ensemble that stir up southern African, reggae, cajun and Scottish ingredients into a mouth-watering gumbo. The Bhundu Boys were brought to Scotland in the mid 80s by enthusiastic Borderer Doug Veitch and swiftly became the first African act to enjoy success in the UK, while Veitch himself carved a niche with his own bizarrely brilliant roots hybrid. The sheer joi de vivre of both artists survives intact in Culture Clash and they promise to be a festival highlight."simply brilliant.... there was such power and poetry in their music" Daily TelegraphOtis Grand and the Dance Kings (11pm)Daimh (9pm)Friday 14th AprilDoors Open 8pm9 (6 concessions and Regulars)Tonights club night pairs two bands from very different musical backgrounds united by their high-octane, take-no-prisoners approach and the ensemble tightness and sheer virtuosity of their playing. Not to be missed!Otis GrandInfluenced by some of the best that the blues has to offer - vintage BB King, Otis Rush, Albert Collins and T-Bone Walker - Otis Grand now leads the hottest old-school blues and R&B band to be heard today. Festooned with awards, including the British Blues Foundations prestigious Best Guitarist gong for an incredible seven years running, he was recently voted one of the best 50 blues guitarists of all time by Guitarist magazine."the best blues band this country has produced in two decades " Blues & RhythmYou play like I used to when I was young" BB King"Grand is a revelation" The Timeswww.otisgrand.comDimhDimh offer a fresh, up to date approach to traditional music. A thrilling combination of musicians hailing from Cape Breton Island, Ireland, the West Highlands of Scotland and the ever-innovative Irish/American scene, the band effortlessly blends music from their native traditions with tunes picked up en-route. Their music is a very high energy, fast-flowing mixture of tunes and songs from the traditions of their countries. Binding together their individual styles on bagpipes, fiddle, banjo, guitar, bodhran and mandola to create a unique and compelling sound, their music knows no boundaries."One of the fieriest bands on the traditional scene today." The Scotsmanwww.daimh.netPeatbog Faeries (11pm)The Dhol Foundation (9pm)Saturday 15th AprilDoors Open 8pm9 (6 concessions and Regulars)Rootin Aboot 2006 wraps up with a party night of stomping dance music from two of the most exciting acts on the world roots scene. Hard to believe, but the Peatbogs have got even better with the addition of a scorching new brass section while the Dhol Foundation have been taking festival audiences by storm right across the globe.Peatbog FaeriesBased on the Isle of Skye, The Peatbog Faeries provide the most uplifting and exciting Scottish musical fusion youll ever hear. Their superbly seamless blend of crisply played tunes on pipes, fiddle and whistle, a world class rhythm section and a totally diverse but successful mix of other musical styles has been bolstered still further by the addition of a red-hot brass section, making them one of the greatest live bands in the world, never mind Scotland!"Nothing in the recognisable front line of bagpipes, fiddle, synthesiser, bass and rhythm guitar, with a straight drumkit at the back, prepares you for the high octane music of the Peatbog Faeries" The ScotsmanThe Dhol FoundationEmerging from leader Johnny Kalsis massively popular drum classes, the Dhol Foundation (the dhol is a large North Indian drum) perform a wonderful blend of classic Indian music with global rhythms and thumping contemporary beats. This ferociously original fusion should be no surprise as Kalsi has been instrumental in some of the most groundbreaking groups on the Asian and world music scene including bhangra pioneers Alaap, Fun Da Mental, Asian Dub Foundation and Transglobal Underground.www.dholfoundation.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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