You'll be kicking yourself now. It was, quite simply, phenomenal. Here's what a delighted audience member felt moved to email us, "I've just got back home from the Good Lovelies and I had to write to say what a fantastic gig, it was one of the best ever." Sums it up nicely. Anyway here's two clips to keep you going til they come back next year (we hope!).
Only kidding, we love these guys. And it was a great birthday present for me when they played at the house last Friday. I know all this stuff about them coming over for the Shetland Folk Festival is just a front, they travelled all the way from Virginia just for me [Dream on – D]. Anyway time to share some of the love/video from the night: I could have picked almost any song to show you, but this is one of my favourites. So heart felt ...
Apologies to all those of you who came along on Sunday 15 April 2012 and have been dying to see a clip from this very special gig. Fiddle player, guitarist and singer Annlaug Børsheim appeared at the house with long-time collaborator Rannveig Djønne on button accordian. It was a magical night and people have been raving about it ever since. Here's your chance to see a bit of video showing the two Norwegians playing a song for Rannveig's niece Thora. Fabulous.
We had great fun on Saturday night. Our guests were The Wrigley Sisters from Orkney who entertained not only with their virtuousity on the fiddle, guitar and piano, but with their razor sharp wit. That's Jenny on the fiddle by the way and Hazel on guitar (she also plays piano).
What an absolute treat we had last night when we welcomed the wonderful Campbells of Greepe to the house. Kenna Cambell takes the lead on this haunting song of love and loss from their native Skye. She is accompanied by her daughter Mary Ann Kennedy on piano. Providing backing vocals are Wilma Kennedy, Maggie Macdonald and Seumas Campbell. Sublime.
We had a fantastic time with Martin Kershaw on Friday. He appeared in the house with his quartet this time. Credit to Martin who was showcasing mostly his own compositions including this one about the Gormenghast antihero Steerpike. Martin, on saxophone, is ably backed by Paul Harrison on piano, Mario Caribé on bass and Doug Hough on drums. These guys are top class. We can't wait to see them play again.
This is a lovely tune but I realise that I have managed to upload the video that cuts out before the end because the battery ran out. Doh! Hope you enjoy it anyway.
Bit late putting this up from last Saturday - been a wild week - but you need to see this. It's a new song from Cera called Moon Song, though I'm told the title may change ...
They're coming back to the house – the phenomenal Bevvy Sisters. And this time it's going to be a big farewell gig for James Mackintosh (drums) and Kaela Rowan (vocal) as it's the last time they'll be playing with the band for a while. So don't miss this very special night of celebration, and while you're waiting here's a great clip from their last barnstorming performance.
Words fail me when I try to describe the brilliance of Kosmos. This string trio combine virtuosity, inventiveness, humour and a whole world of influences into a performance that is both entertaining and thought provoking. But enough from me, check out the clip for yourself.
