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FESTIVAL CONCERTS IN THE LOUNGE BAR

Songs Without Words 12:45pm £12.00 (£10) August 1-4, 11, 14-18, 21-25

Two of Scotland’s foremost acoustic guitarists present their New

collaboration of original instrumental pieces. The show draws on elements of classical, folk and contemporary styles inviting listeners to explore the expressive power of music beyond language.

Gone Native 8:00pm £10.00 (£8.00

August 1-2, 4-5, 7-9, 11-12, 14-16, 18-19, 21-23, 25

Two singer-songwriters return to the Fringe with their five-star, sell-out show featuring original and traditional songs of Edinburgh and Scotland.

'Quality voice' (Edinburgh Evening News).

'Songs masquerade as funny vignettes, but there's an edge to them' (List).

2 For the Price of Song £10.00 (£8.00) 4:30pm - August 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25

6:00pm - August 1, 3-4, 8, 10-11, 15, 17, 18, 22, 24-25

8:00pm - August 3, 10, 17, 24

Programme of original music depicting seasons we have names for and seasons we don’t. Guitar, piano, violin, harmonium, banjo, double bass and vocals; folky with classical, ambient metal, spoken word, Celtic, and Eastern European elements.

…A Blend of Folk ‘n’ Blues: Joseph Martyn EP Launch and Guests

Aug 14,16 17:30 (1h50m) £10.00 (£8.00)

A musical feast! Joseph performs his new original EP... and there will also be additional guests invited to celebrate independent musicians and venues.

The Rose-Burnt Passage Some Strange Harmony

Aug 8,11,15,18,22,25 16:30 (1h) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 8,11,15,18,22,25 18:00 (1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Aug 6,10,13,17,20,24 18:30 (1h) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 6,10,13,17,20,24 20:00 (1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Folk-classical duo Some Strange Harmony (harmonium, violin, vocals) offers originals and re-imaginings based on melodies from around the world. This show explores the complications of nostalgia, the untraceability of origins, and the unknowability of end-points.