11 July     Wild Myrtles

Edinburgh-based a cappella group the Wild Myrtles was formed in February 2007. There are six in the band: Aimee, Alison, Colleen, Frances, Sari and Susan. Together they delve into the rich harvest of traditional music from all around the world, gathering songs from places as diverse as Scandanavia, Eastern Europe, Africa, USA and Britain, weaving a tapestry of songs to lift the spirit and touch the heart. They have sung in  

venues such as The Lot and St Giles Cathedral; Leith

18 July       Richard Grainger

Born in Middlesbrough, Richard Grainger, guitarist, singer, songwriter, writer and entertainer, is one of the most prolific and diverse artists on the folk scene today, working tirelessly to promote the music and folk arts in general to an ever widening audience. He released his 11th album ‘WAR HORSE’, in 2008. The CD has received much critical acclaim and was described by folkradio.co.uk as: “a classic folk album that will stand the test of time”.

Support comes from Canadian

storyteller Brad Woods

25 July       Simon Hopper

Simon Hopper's songs are topical, wordy and intelligent.

They do not pull any political punches and they try their

damnedest to seek a deeper context or reference point

in a quest for understanding. They fearlessly draw upon

instruments and rhythms from outside the accepted can

on.His subject is life, love and loss, where we came from

and where we're going to. He ponders the questions and

sometimes seems to find answers. He plays this gig with

his duo partner Andee Price - a multi-instrumentalist and

singer with folk, jazz and orchestral experience.

Fm radio; Leith Folk Club; Milngavie Music Club – to glowing reviews: “beautiful harmonies and  superb renditions of a varied selection of world folk songs ….. enthusiasm, energy and some truly wonderful singing ….. From traditional Scottish to Africa via the Balkans” ..... “we can’t recommend them highly enough” ..... “a beautiful sound and the whole audience was wowed!” ..... “such gorgeous balanced voices” - in short: the perfect alternative to a wee football match elsewhere....