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October 2022
Folk at the Salmon Bothy Remember Jimmy McBeath
Jimmy MacBeath (1894–1972) was a Scottish Traveller and traditional singer of the Bothy Ballads from the North East of Scotland, and was a key player in the mid 20th century Scottish folk revival. Folk at the Salmon Bothy celebrate his life and contribution with a day of commemoration and celebration, with stories, songs and even theatre in the form of one-act play Jock's Jocks.
Find out more »The TMF’s Trad Talk
This year’s Trad Talk focuses on the work that the Traditional Music Forum does behind the scenes in music education, mentoring, Europe, community development and cultural advocacy. Short talks will give an insight into the networks that the TMF contributes to and which support the work of a wider Scottish network of trad music organisations and individuals. With major organisational changes expected in the next couple of years, there will also be a chance for you to have your say…
Find out more »Linlithgow Scotch Hop’s Autumn Dance
After a 3-year hiatus Linlithgow Scotch Hop is returning with an evening of dancing in Linlithgow Academy Assembly Hall. The dance programme will be similar to previous Scotch Hop evenings, all made easier with Sheila McCutcheon calling and brilliant music for dancing from The Occasionals: Freeland Barbour on accordian, Kevin Macleod on strings and Malcolm Jones (formerly of Runrig).
Find out more »Aberdeen Folk Club’s 60th Anniversary Celebratory Weekend
Aberdeen Folk Club celebrate their 60th Anniversary with a programme of concerts and sessions at the Blue Lamp in Aberdeen—tickets can be purchased at www.thebluelampaberdeen.com.
Find out more »The Lowland & Border Pipers’ Society Annual Conference & Concert
The Lowland & Border Pipers’ Society is holding its annual conference in the historic Royal George Hotel in Perth on Saturday 8th October. The conference is held through the day and a concert takes place in the evening. Both are open to the public and are ticketed separately (£10 for each, free entry for those under 16 if accompanied by an adult). The conference will feature a handful of interesting presentations: • Matt Seattle will discuss the state of piping…
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