SOME OF OUR EVENTS FROM THE LAST FEW YEARS
2009
BURNS SUPPER
An outstanding evening with the hall set up for dinner. 120 people enjoyed entertainment by Corina Hewatt,
Hamish MacDonald and a plethora of guest speakers, a superb dinner by The Lovat Arms .. all combined to make a memorable first Burns Supper for us.
An outstanding evening with the hall set up for dinner. 120 people enjoyed entertainment by Corina Hewatt,
Hamish MacDonald and a plethora of guest speakers, a superb dinner by The Lovat Arms .. all combined to make a memorable first Burns Supper for us.
SESSION A9
Session A9 are Adam Sutherland, Brian Mcalpine, Charlie Mckerron, David “chimp” Robertson, Gordon Gunn, Kevin Henderson and Marc Clement.Over the years Session A9 have been described as a “Scottish super group”, “The best band to have come out of Scotland in 100 years”, “Tighter than James Brown” and an “Amazing Festival band”, great praise indeed for a band formed through informal music sessions up and down the arterial Scottish road, the A9, culminating in their first ever tour in 2001.June 2009 saw the band embark on an ambitious 16 date tour entitled "Session A9 and Beyond", a tour they were able to achieve with funding from Tune-Up Scotland. They were delighted to have special guest, Daire Mulhern, a fantastic button box player from Ireland joining them on the tour.
Session A9 are Adam Sutherland, Brian Mcalpine, Charlie Mckerron, David “chimp” Robertson, Gordon Gunn, Kevin Henderson and Marc Clement.Over the years Session A9 have been described as a “Scottish super group”, “The best band to have come out of Scotland in 100 years”, “Tighter than James Brown” and an “Amazing Festival band”, great praise indeed for a band formed through informal music sessions up and down the arterial Scottish road, the A9, culminating in their first ever tour in 2001.June 2009 saw the band embark on an ambitious 16 date tour entitled "Session A9 and Beyond", a tour they were able to achieve with funding from Tune-Up Scotland. They were delighted to have special guest, Daire Mulhern, a fantastic button box player from Ireland joining them on the tour.
BLAS FESTIVAL- CLAN
A special evening celebrating our local Clan Fraser of Lovat with a programme of music, readings and historical information put together by Eilidh Mackenzie with Duncan McGillivray and a band of superb performers
A special evening celebrating our local Clan Fraser of Lovat with a programme of music, readings and historical information put together by Eilidh Mackenzie with Duncan McGillivray and a band of superb performers
2008
Mr McFall’s Chamber
Mr McFall’s Chamber is an adventurous group of musicians – by and large string quartet, piano and bass. We frequently add percussion to this mix as well as welcoming a number of vocalists as guests.
The aim of the group was always to break down barriers – by mixing genres, by playing outside the concert hall, by being less stuffy, by building bridges between different musical traditions and between different art forms.
Mr McFall’s Chamber is an adventurous group of musicians – by and large string quartet, piano and bass. We frequently add percussion to this mix as well as welcoming a number of vocalists as guests.
The aim of the group was always to break down barriers – by mixing genres, by playing outside the concert hall, by being less stuffy, by building bridges between different musical traditions and between different art forms.
OIDHCHE MHÒR NA GÀIDHLIG
The Big Gaelic Night
With
Rhona Lightfoot
Inverness Galeic Choir
The Big Gaelic Night
With
Rhona Lightfoot
Inverness Galeic Choir
GiveWay are Fiona, Kirsty, Maire and Amy Johnson
These 4 talented sisters are taking the world by storm.
With 3 tours of the USA tucked under their belt, they are recording their 3rd album this year, produced as with the previous 2 by Phil Cunningham
They have appeared at major festivals in Europe and the USA inclding
* Cambridge Festival
* Tonder Festival in Denmark
* Celtic Connections in Glasgow
* Nuit Celtique Festival in Belgium
These 4 talented sisters are taking the world by storm.
With 3 tours of the USA tucked under their belt, they are recording their 3rd album this year, produced as with the previous 2 by Phil Cunningham
They have appeared at major festivals in Europe and the USA inclding
* Cambridge Festival
* Tonder Festival in Denmark
* Celtic Connections in Glasgow
* Nuit Celtique Festival in Belgium
KIN
Duncan Chisholm's landmark commissioned multi media piece saw a full house in Beauly as he performed with Marc Clement and Brian McAlpine
Duncan Chisholm's landmark commissioned multi media piece saw a full house in Beauly as he performed with Marc Clement and Brian McAlpine
BLAS FESTIVAL
Beauly was delighted to be hosting a 2nd Blas Festival event in 2008
Scotland, Ireland and Canada united in one great evening of music and song with some of the finest traditional performers in the world. We were privileged to have Julie Fowlis,Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh , Ross Martin and Eamon Doorley
Beauly was delighted to be hosting a 2nd Blas Festival event in 2008
Scotland, Ireland and Canada united in one great evening of music and song with some of the finest traditional performers in the world. We were privileged to have Julie Fowlis,Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh , Ross Martin and Eamon Doorley
Our final event for 2008 ..
We danced our way into the Winter with Fergie and his band.
Fergie Macdonald is a button accordion player and
an extraordinary ceilidh band leader for over 40 years.
Fergie is at the top of the ceilidh band music scene
and has recorded over 23 albums.He is a regular performer on B.B.C. Scottish dance music programmes and was the first Scottish band leader to broadcast ceilidh music....and we all love him!!!!!
We danced our way into the Winter with Fergie and his band.
Fergie Macdonald is a button accordion player and
an extraordinary ceilidh band leader for over 40 years.
Fergie is at the top of the ceilidh band music scene
and has recorded over 23 albums.He is a regular performer on B.B.C. Scottish dance music programmes and was the first Scottish band leader to broadcast ceilidh music....and we all love him!!!!!
2007
Karine Polwart - Annie Grace - Corrina Hewat
The first event of 2007 on Saturday Febraury 17th SOLD OUT
well in advance, with 91 people also attending their afternoon workshop. With their vibrant a capella Scots dance songs sets, spine-tingling and delicate harmonies, Breton diddling and disconcerting lullabies, this was a show to be seen and heard..what a great night!
The first event of 2007 on Saturday Febraury 17th SOLD OUT
well in advance, with 91 people also attending their afternoon workshop. With their vibrant a capella Scots dance songs sets, spine-tingling and delicate harmonies, Breton diddling and disconcerting lullabies, this was a show to be seen and heard..what a great night!
Gerry O'Connor and Donal O'Connor
One of Ireland's most respected traditional fiddle players, we were fortunate indeed to have Gerry and his son Donal come to perform in Beauly.
"Sparkling" " Immaculate" and with "Dazzling Ability" were words used recently by the national Press to describe the music of Gerry O'Connor, one of Ireland's most outstanding fiddle players. His family has played fiddle for at least four generations and Gerry is able to draw on this wealth of music learned from his mother Rose O'Connor and also from hand-written manuscripts passed down through the family.
One of Ireland's most respected traditional fiddle players, we were fortunate indeed to have Gerry and his son Donal come to perform in Beauly.
"Sparkling" " Immaculate" and with "Dazzling Ability" were words used recently by the national Press to describe the music of Gerry O'Connor, one of Ireland's most outstanding fiddle players. His family has played fiddle for at least four generations and Gerry is able to draw on this wealth of music learned from his mother Rose O'Connor and also from hand-written manuscripts passed down through the family.
Duncan Chisholm and Ivan Drever
A welcome return to The Phipps Hall for our local hero and his partner Ivan
A welcome return to The Phipps Hall for our local hero and his partner Ivan
GiveWay
Fiona, Kirsty, Maire and Amy Johnson
These 4 talented sisters are taking the world by storm.
Fresh back from their first USA tour in March this year,they have appeared previously at many world famous festivals including
* Cambridge Festival
* Tonder Festival in Denmark
* Celtic Connections in Glasgow
* Nuit Celtique Festival in Belgium
Fiona, Kirsty, Maire and Amy Johnson
These 4 talented sisters are taking the world by storm.
Fresh back from their first USA tour in March this year,they have appeared previously at many world famous festivals including
* Cambridge Festival
* Tonder Festival in Denmark
* Celtic Connections in Glasgow
* Nuit Celtique Festival in Belgium
Beauly was delighted to host its first Blas Festival event and we were thrilled to have been selected as a venue for this festival.Scotland, England and Ireland united in one great evening of music and song with two of the top traditional bands of the last 2 x decades
FLOOK
The 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. This group possesses a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.
http://www.flook.co.uk/
ANAM
Since its formation in 1993, Anam has been delighting audiences throughout the world with their eclectic mixture of traditional and original songs and tunes, which are drawn not only from the Scottish & Irish idiom, but also from other musical influences including jazz, country, singer/songwriter, Eastern European and other world music.
http://www.anammusic.com/anam.htm
A truly unforgeattable evening
FLOOK
The 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. This group possesses a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.
http://www.flook.co.uk/
ANAM
Since its formation in 1993, Anam has been delighting audiences throughout the world with their eclectic mixture of traditional and original songs and tunes, which are drawn not only from the Scottish & Irish idiom, but also from other musical influences including jazz, country, singer/songwriter, Eastern European and other world music.
http://www.anammusic.com/anam.htm
A truly unforgeattable evening
Jiggery Pipery
Their new album further develops their unique style and distinctive arrangements, ranging from haunting slow airs to pulsating and driving reels, pipe marches and hornpipes, mostly composed by James Robertson.The chemistry of the band mixes Robertson’s distinctive 60 years of highland pipe playing, learned from his famous father, Pipe Major "JB" Robertson with the hard core, driving drumming of ex Boomtown Rat, Simon Crowe. Blend this with ex. Waulk Electrik bassist Peter Bingham, fiddle playing from Carl Allerfeldt, the cittern of Tony Bayliss and you have an exciting and listenable concoction of highly charged Celtic Funk.During the past couple of years Jiggerypipery have earned a well deserved reputation for being a dynamic and exciting live act, as seen at many venues throughout the UK.
Their new album further develops their unique style and distinctive arrangements, ranging from haunting slow airs to pulsating and driving reels, pipe marches and hornpipes, mostly composed by James Robertson.The chemistry of the band mixes Robertson’s distinctive 60 years of highland pipe playing, learned from his famous father, Pipe Major "JB" Robertson with the hard core, driving drumming of ex Boomtown Rat, Simon Crowe. Blend this with ex. Waulk Electrik bassist Peter Bingham, fiddle playing from Carl Allerfeldt, the cittern of Tony Bayliss and you have an exciting and listenable concoction of highly charged Celtic Funk.During the past couple of years Jiggerypipery have earned a well deserved reputation for being a dynamic and exciting live act, as seen at many venues throughout the UK.
John Goldie
Over the last few years, John Goldie has established himself as one of the premier exponents of solo acoustic guitar. His Jazz and Rock influences originally led him into countless European tours with work both as a soloist and session player. He has appeared on a huge number of CDs, radio programmes, TV shows and West End Musicals - many for The Really Useful Record Company, Andrew Lloyd Webber's production company. He has confirmed his Jazz credentials with compositions, performances and recordings with his own Trio as well as collaborating with some of the leading lights of the UK and international scene. These include George Benson and the award-winning group, Spirit of Django, with Martin Taylor.
Over the last few years, John Goldie has established himself as one of the premier exponents of solo acoustic guitar. His Jazz and Rock influences originally led him into countless European tours with work both as a soloist and session player. He has appeared on a huge number of CDs, radio programmes, TV shows and West End Musicals - many for The Really Useful Record Company, Andrew Lloyd Webber's production company. He has confirmed his Jazz credentials with compositions, performances and recordings with his own Trio as well as collaborating with some of the leading lights of the UK and international scene. These include George Benson and the award-winning group, Spirit of Django, with Martin Taylor.
2006
Duncan Chisholm and Ivan Drever
With their dynamic mix of fiddle, guitar and song, well known traditional duo,Duncan Chisholm and Ivan Drever played to a sold-out Phipps Hall.
With their dynamic mix of fiddle, guitar and song, well known traditional duo,Duncan Chisholm and Ivan Drever played to a sold-out Phipps Hall.
The Lush Rollers
From "The Daily Texan" after a gig in Austin, Texas
This folk-country-rock thing has become pretty big recently. Seeing the success of Ryan Adams' solo career, Pete Yorn, and David Gray, it can be assumed that America has latched onto this genre as an alternative to the choices offered by popular radio. But you don't need to be an American to make this type of music. For the past two years, the Lush Rollers have been quietly crafting melodies that are just as accessible as anything we here in the States can make. With their recently released first album, Who's Driving, this Scottish band shows their American influences with faux country songs like "Out of the Wood," where lines like "I ain't rich, but sure am pretty," seem to be robbed straight from KVET. Even if you're not a country fan, this band has a wide range showing fine melodic capabilities on "You Don't Know" and "Telephone."
From "The Daily Texan" after a gig in Austin, Texas
This folk-country-rock thing has become pretty big recently. Seeing the success of Ryan Adams' solo career, Pete Yorn, and David Gray, it can be assumed that America has latched onto this genre as an alternative to the choices offered by popular radio. But you don't need to be an American to make this type of music. For the past two years, the Lush Rollers have been quietly crafting melodies that are just as accessible as anything we here in the States can make. With their recently released first album, Who's Driving, this Scottish band shows their American influences with faux country songs like "Out of the Wood," where lines like "I ain't rich, but sure am pretty," seem to be robbed straight from KVET. Even if you're not a country fan, this band has a wide range showing fine melodic capabilities on "You Don't Know" and "Telephone."
Rachel Walker
One of the bright new lights in the world of traditional music,
The Rachel Walker band entertained us to an evening of great music.
One of the bright new lights in the world of traditional music,
The Rachel Walker band entertained us to an evening of great music.
Tillers Folly
From Vancouver in Canada we were treated to a great night of Celtic/Folk/Rock/Pop/Bluegrass Acoustic roots and beyond
Tiller's Folly performs high-energy acoustic roots music with Pacific Northwest flair. Their unique blend of Celtic/folk/rock/pop/bluegrass is gaining popularity far and wide.
From Vancouver in Canada we were treated to a great night of Celtic/Folk/Rock/Pop/Bluegrass Acoustic roots and beyond
Tiller's Folly performs high-energy acoustic roots music with Pacific Northwest flair. Their unique blend of Celtic/folk/rock/pop/bluegrass is gaining popularity far and wide.
