16th February – Liz Jones & Suzy Cargill
Liz and Suzy play acoustic and rhythm based versions of original songs from their band Broken Windows. They tour the UK, Europe and beyond, we’re delighted that they are returning for what to them is a ‘local gig’ at the Wee Folk Club. Twists of songwriter folk, roots-
23rd February – Davy Louden
The Wee Folk Club is pleased to welcome Davy Louden back again. Davy takes his audiences on a nostalgic trip with a lovely mix of his own songs and the songs of some legends from the 50s and 60s. Some examples of Davy’s own work include "Just Another Love Song", "If I Had You" and "No Man’s Land". The fact that audiences sing along after just one chorus demonstrates the infectious quality of Davy’s song writing, they could well have been the songs that Buddy Holly never wrote. His songs are delivered in a wonderful, gentle and engaging style. If you like quantity as well as quality then come along to see this lovely humble performer… You will not regret it…..
2nd March -
The Wee Folk Club is pleased to welcome back again the harmony singing trio Choras -
They specialise in a cappella harmony arrangements of an eclectic mix of songs traditional and modern-
9th March – Kevin Gore
We’re pleased to welcome back Kevin Gore to the Wee Folk Club after another successful Fringe Show in 2024. Kevin is a singer/songwriter from Edinburgh ; he has performed to audiences in the USA , Europe, Australia and the UK, at a variety of venues & festivals. Kevin (vocals and guitar) is a contemporary folk musician, social commentator campaigner for social justice and.for Scotland to become an independent nation
He was also a strong voice for the installation of the bronze statue of the late Ken Buchanan outside John Lewis at the top of Leith Walk, Ken being one of his heros and the subject of one of his songs.
His song The Waves Of Yearning was used as the soundtrack for the international advertising campaign of a well-
16th March – Sandie Wyles & Dave Wilkinson
We’re delighted that Sandie and Dave are able to return to the Wee Folk Club.Edinburgh based Americana duo Sandie & Dave play a mixture of original songs and their favourites from acts who have inspired them. Look out for hints of Gillian Welch, Willie Nelson and the Carter Family in their singing. Sandie is a winner of Musselburgh's Song Writing Competition and regularly plays in Edinburgh and around the country. Her album, ‘River of Life’ has been very well received. Dave’s influences include The Smiths, Woody Guthrie, Townes, Van Zandt, and Richmond Fontaine amongst others.
23rd March – Morag Dunbar, Carole Prior & Janet Weatherston
The Wee Folk Club is pleased to welcome Carole, Morag & Janet. Edinburgh based Carole Prior (vocals & guitar) sings a range of traditional and more contemporary songs and writes some of her own, She has performed at festivals and gigs throughout Scotland and the rest of the British Isles and was in the cast of Ian McCalmans production Far far from Ypres. Morag Dunbar (vocals & guitar), originally from Kirkcaldy, now living in Edinburgh, she performs a range of Scottish and other traditional & contemporary songs. Janet Weatherston is from a family of traditional singers and continues the tradition, singing songs taught to her by her mother & grandmother as a child – bothy ballads and more!
30th March – Ragged Glory
We’re pleased to have Ragged Glory playing the Wee Folk Club again, their shows are always popular……
George Archibald, Jim & May Weatherston and Charlie Milne form this well established group playing around Edinburgh and beyond. Their great vocal harmonies supported by excellent guitar & mandolin playing make for a wonderful sound across the range of traditional and contemporary material which they play. With three singer songwriters in the band there will also be some of their own compositions to enjoy.
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