Woodend Barn

King Creosote with The Pictish Trail Woodend Barn, Banchory on Friday 6 November 8pm King Creosote King Creosote is still living on the marie celeste that is Crail in north east Fife, and has returned to the good ship Domino for the release of his umpteenth long player Flick the Vs, a beautiful collection of haunting and upbeat songs. The Word - Treat yourself! "Marvelloushis finest moment yet" The Observer - **** "Classic winsome loveliness" The Sunday Mail - **** www.myspace.com/kingcreosote The Pictish Trail The Pictish Trail is Johnny Lynch, who has recorded his own material for the Fence label whilst contributing dozens of songs to numerous Fence Collective compilations. His album, Secret Soundz Vol. 1, blends folk-tinged acoustic songwriting with a quirky pop sensibility . "Johnny Lynch the one man force behind the Pictish Trail, has spent much of the last few years helping friends and fellow fence members, like King Creosote and James Yorkston get their careers off the ground. Finally recording an album in his basement he reveals himself as a powerful songwriter in his own right. **** 4 STARS" MOJO www.myspace.com/pictishtrail Tickets are available by calling Woodend Barn on 01330 825431 or visit our website www.woodendbarn.co.uk

King Creosote and The Pictish Trail Woodend Barn, Banchory on Friday 6 November 2009 8pm Part of sound, north east scotland's festival of new music King Creosote King Creosote is still living on the marie celeste that is Crail in north east Fife, and has returned to the good ship Domino for the release of his umpteenth long player Flick the Vs, a beautiful collection of haunting and upbeat songs. The Word - Treat yourself! "Marvelloushis finest moment yet" The Observer - **** "Classic winsome loveliness" The Sunday Mail - **** www.myspace.com/kingcreosote The Pictish Trail The Pictish Trail is Johnny Lynch, who has recorded his own material for the Fence label whilst contributing dozens of songs to numerous Fence Collective compilations. His album, Secret Soundz Vol. 1, blends folk-tinged acoustic songwriting with a quirky pop sensibility . "Johnny Lynch the one man force behind the Pictish Trail, has spent much of the last few years helping friends and fellow fence members, like King Creosote and James Yorkston get their careers off the ground. Finally recording an album in his basement he reveals himself as a powerful songwriter in his own right. **** 4 STARS" MOJO www.myspace.com/pictishtrail Tickets are available by calling the Woodend Barn on 01330 825431 or visit our website www.woodendbarn.co.uk

Emily Smith and Band Woodend Barn, Banchory on Saturday 3 October 2009 at 8pm Though only in her mid twenties, award winning Scottish singer and songwriter Emily Smith has firmly established herself as one of Scotlands leading lights in folk music. Since winning the 2002 BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award she has released three critically acclaimed albums ('A Day Like Today', 'A Different Life' and 'Too Long Away'), toured extensively with her band on the international folk circuit and is recognised not only as one of Scotlands finest interpreters of traditional song but also as a talented songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. As far as Im concerned she can walk on water. Mike Harding, Radio 2 Smith could become to Scottish folk what Joni Mitchell is to its Californian cousin. Q Magazine Smith deserves to become yet another new folk celebrity. The Guardian Tickets are available by calling Woodend Barn on 01330 825431 or visit our website Click here for more information on Emily Smith...

Saltfishforty + Twelfth Day Woodend Barn, Banchory on Friday 2 October 2009 at 8pm Saltfishforty are Douglas Montgomery (fiddle/viola) and Brian Cromarty (guitar/mandola/vocals). Combining the traditional music of Orkney with original compositions, their reputation as a fresh and dynamic live act now has the band well established on the Scottish scene, as well as in Europe and the US. Firm favourites on Deeside, Saltfishforty are a powerhouse of a duo, always playing to capacity audiences and winning new fans wherever they go. Supported tonight by Twelfth Day, another duo, made up of Catriona Price, an ex pupil of Douglas, on fiddle, and Esther Swift, an ex pupil of Catriona McKay, on harp. The stars that shone brightest were the deadly double act Saltfishforty barnstorming their way through a sizzling set While traditional Orcadian tunes are sprinkled throughout their set they playfully throw hints of jazz, blues and country into the mix, but the overall impression was of a footstomping feast of fun. Brian Ferguson (Living Tradition) Their sound reveals a fluency across [a] range of styles, and a dab dual hand at knitting them all together, all propelled by a punchy drive An alchemic blend of superb musicianship and empathy, adding up to a fiery new force. Sue Wilson (The Sunday Herald) Tickets are available by calling Woodend Barn on 01330 825431 or visit our website Click here for more info about Saltfishforty

The Barn will welcome one of Australias most talented and wacky choirs on 26th August at 7.30pm. The Spooky Men are a handpicked bunch of ruthless larrikins, whose stated ambition is to make audiences weep and guffaw at the hapless beauty and hopeless stupidity of their vocal machinations. Not your average male voice choir, they perform original compositions, ranging from heart-rending to humorous. They have performed to general delirium at most Australian festivals and are now known as the underground hit of the 2009 Australian festival circuit. They have also pillaged the UK to devastating effect in the past years making a first appearance at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh in 2006. They will stop by the Woodend Barn for an evening of Spookmania on Wednesday 26th August. This will be their very first and only performance in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire an experience not to be missed! Check out their website www.spookymen.com.au or the Woodend Barn website www.woodendbarn.co.uk for more details!

Deservedly described as "Indisputably the finest song-writer in Scotland", Michael Marra will appear at the Woodend Barn on Friday 22 August at 8pm. Michael Marra last played at the Barn 3 years ago to an enthusiastic audience and we are looking forward to welcoming back this well loved and much respected entertainer. His songs are finely crafted works of art, offering insightful observance into human behaviour tinged with wonderfully dark humour. As a performer, his years of experience have given him the ability to put an audience instantly at ease, allowing them to fully enjoy his startling musicianship and spine tingling voice. Check out his website www.marra.me.uk

The Woodend Barn, Banchory, will host its very first a season of jazz this August, with three electrifying evenings of contemporary jazz, funk and soul. First up on Saturday 1 August is the Aberdonian jazz drummer and composer Patrick Kunka, presenting a transatlantic project featuring some of the top students from Boston's Berklee College of Music. Expect an energetic mixture of hard-swinging and cutting-edge contemporary jazz!!! They will be followed by a double bill of vibrant and creative evening of jazzy funk and soul with Groove Academy and the Stavanger University Jazz Ensemble (also known as Fair Fist Funk on Friday 7 August. To round off this exciting month of jazz at the Barn, the Brigitte Beraha Trio, an imaginative vocal-led Modern Jazz Ensemble will perform on Sunday 30 August. "Brigitte Beraha is a young multilingual singer-songwriter with alert jazz instincts and a lot of promise... She's a skilful writer of patiently curling, subtly resolved tunes." The Guardian As a special introduction to this summer season of jazz at the Barn, concert goers buying tickets for two jazz events will receive complimentary tickets to the third jazz concert. So get onto our website for more details www.woodendbarn.co.uk or give us a call on 01330 825431!

Oh yes, thank you Graeme! It is on Saturday 6 June at 8pm, doors 7.30pm. Bus from Aberdeen almost to the door - 201 or 202.

Traditional Celtic music meets the rhythm of flamenco and the harmony of jazz featuring: Philippe Guidat (guitar) France, Nuala Kennedy (flute/vocals) Ireland/Scotland, Mario Caribe (double bass) Brazil/Scotland, Diego Landivar (percussion) Bolivia and Luke Daniels (accordion) England. First meeting at the prestigious International World Music Residency OMI in New York in 2007, musicians Philippe Guidat and Nuala Kennedy discovered a new musical world where they could combine their compositional styles. In June of this year, they commence a very special one-off Tune-Up tour of Scotland, (with support from the Scottish Arts Council) where they will premier a full band concert of their genre-defying work: Voyage De Nuit. 8pm on stage 12 full/ 10 conc / 5 under 16 Bar Tickets: 01330 825431 or visit www.woodendbarn.co.uk Listen here: Voyage de Nuit on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

Beautiful day - perfect for a trip out to Banchory to see Po'Girl!

Listen to Deer in the Night from their new album of the same name here Po' Girl - Allison Russell, Awna Teixeira, Benny Sidelinger, JJ Jones

They've been getting rave reviews from the rest of their tour so far, lots of sell outs in the rest of the country New album Deer in the Night has just been released

A weekend of music and dancing at the Woodend Barn in Banchory on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June. Both nights will finish with a big ceilidh from Clachan Yell. Friday nights line up is The Doghouse Roses, Michael Weston King, The Last Divide, Jani Lang Band and Clachan Yell whilst on Saturday night you can look forward to Als and the Pussycats, Luiza Staniec, Findlay Napier and the Bar Room Mountaineers and Clachan Yell plus one more artist to be confirmed. Also on the afternoon of Saturday 20, Aberdeen University Scottish Dance Society are offering dance workshops for those who have Stripped the Willow more times than they care to remember and would like to learn some new, posh dances and slick moves. Dance workshops are free for those who buy a weekend ticket and only 5 for everyone else! Sheridans of Ballater will be cooking up some tasty treats on a barbecue and spit roast. There is a special early bird offer with tickets for Friday or Saturday night available at the recession busting price of 15 per night or 25 for both nights, valid until May 31, after which time prices will revert to 20 per night and 30 for the weekend . tickets - call 01330 825431 or visit Woodend Barn Friday night 7.30pm - 1am Saturday afternoon dance workshops 2pm - 4.40pm Saturday evening 7pm - 12.30am

Yes, really looking forward to having them at the Barn!

Friday 29 May at Woodend Barn, BanchoryPoGirl - echoes of speakeasy jazz, the western lament, the accordion-strapped ghosts of European folk delivered with a soulful clarity and depth. The beauty and mystery of Po Girl's music a sound that has beguiled fans the world over - springs from the dynamic, improbable, mesmerizing bond shared by its two principal singers and writers Allison Russell and Awna Teixeira, hailing from Montreal and Toronto respectively and joined by Benny Sidelinger and fantastic new drummer JJ Jones. Expect a powerful, spirited and passionate live show from these music festival favourites. On stage 8pm. Visit www.woodendbarn.co.uk or call 01330 825431 for tickets.

Friday 15 May 8pm Woodend Barn Banchory Singer and clarsach player, Maggie MacInnes comes from a long line of Gaelic singers from Barra in the Outer Hebrides and learns most of her Gaelic songs from her mother, the highly acclaimed traditional singer, Flora MacNeil M.B.E. In 2004 Maggie was voted "Best Gaelic Singer of the Year" in the BBC Scots Trad Music Awards. She has released four CDs ;- "Eilean Mara", co-produced by singer/songwriter Dougie MacLean, "Spiorad Beatha"("The Spirit of Life"), "Peaceful Ground" and "Oran na Mna"(A Woman's Song) which is original music and song inspired by Gaelic tradition both past and present. The piece was commissioned by Celtic Connections and first performed in 2004. Maggie is joined by Brian McAlpine on keyboards and accordian and Anna Massie on guitar, mandolin and fiddle. Brian is in great demand as a producer and performer and also plays in Session A9. Anna is one of Scotlands finest multi-instrumentalists and winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Musician of the year Award in 2003. Visit www.myspace.com/maggiemmacinnes "...her voice was haunting and angelic; and her chilling unaccompanied vocal on a Scottish lament earned the show's longest ovation from the sell-out crowd..." (Boston Globe, U.S.A.) "...a display of singing confidence,background authority and unshowy musicality that bodes well indeed." (Rob Adams, Glasgow Herald) "....the finest live performer in Gaelic music today" (Folk Roots Magazine) Book tickets 01330 825431 or visit Woodend Barn

Rachel Harrington returns to the Barn after a highly successful appearance here in 2008. She will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Zak Borden on vocals, mandolin, guitar and various other weapons of mass destruction. A solid songwriter in his own right, Zak has toured extensively throughout the US and UK having worked with, among many others, Casey Neill, The Watson Twins, and his own multi-platinum selling cousin, Willy Mason. Check out Rachel's myspace page for more info and to listen to her music. 'A brilliant debut ... already a contender for album of the year!' - Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 on The Bootlegger's Daughter 'Four Stars! Scary bluegrass ... Gothic tracks on an inspiringly original album ... Q recommends!' - Q (Sep 4, 2008) on City of Refuge 'Four Stars! Rachel Harrington's The Bootlegger's Daughter was one of the more impressive albums of 2007 and certainly among the best debuts; City of Refuge moves the Oregon-bred singer-songwriter to a new level.' - The Irish Times (Sep 4, 2008) Tickets: 01330 825431 or visit Woodend Barn - What's On

Eddi Reader has now sold out on Monday 27 April at Woodend Barn in Banchory. A second date has just been confirmed for Tuesday 28 April. Tickets on sale now via Woodend Barn - What's On or call 01330 825431 between 9.30am - 1pm Great opportunity to see Eddi Reader in an intimate venue.

Benny Gallagher truly is a living legend. He will perform at the Woodend Barn in Banchory on Saturday 21 March. In an intimate evening of songs and stories about his days as a Staff Writer with The Beatles Publishing Co. Apple, Benny will perform all of the hits he penned for McGuinness Flint and Gallagher & Lyle - songs that have since been recorded by: Art Garfunkel, Bryan Ferry, Colin Blunstone, Donavon Frankenreiter, Don Williams, Elkie Brooks, Fairport Convention, Garth Brooks (Concert in Central Park), Judith Durham, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Mary Hopkin, Phil Everly, Ricky Nelson, Ringo Starr, Rita Coolidge, Status Quo, Simon and Garfunkel (Concert in Central Park), The Fureys, and Lemon Jelly to name but a few..... along with some great new songs from his forthcoming Album. Here's his biography: Benny Gallagher began his songwriting career as a staff writer with the Beatles Music Publishing Co.- Apple - writing songs for his lifelong friend and Apple Records biggest solo recording artist Mary Hopkin - Benny has always considered those "formative" days at Apple, and, especially, the constant encouragement of Paul McCartney, as one of the most important factors in his development as a songwriter. He and songwriting partner Graham Lyle were invited to appear as support act and accompanists to Mary Hopkin at EXPO 70 in Osaka Japan. 1970 also saw his band McGuinness Flint storm the charts with his songs When I'm Dead and Gone and Malt and Barley Blues which featured on the ground-breaking BBC TV series The Rock 'n' Roll Years. Then came a string of highly acclaimed Gallagher and Lyle Albums - a brief interlude to record the hit single How Come and the Album Anymore for Anymore with Ronnie Lane and the Slim Chance Band - eventually culminating in the hugely successful Breakaway album containing the richly romantic hit singles Heart on my Sleeve and I Wanna Stay With You - his work went on to receive further acclaim and the ultimate acknowledgement along with an introduction to an even wider audience when Art Garfunkel recorded the iconic song Breakaway. It is a testament to the enduring quality of his song-writing that: 1. Simon & Garfunkel performed A Heart in New York in their Concert in Central Park to an audience of approx. 500,000. 2. Garth Brooks also chose to perform A Heart in New York in his Concert in Central Park to an audience of approx. 750,000. Don Williams took the classic Stay Young to No.1 in the Country Charts generating well in excess of 1,000,000 airplays on US Radio. A wide variety of Artists have recorded his songs: Art Garfunkel; Bryan Ferry; Colin Blunstone; Don Williams; Donovan Frankereiter; Elkie Brooks; Fairport Convention; Garth Brooks; Jim Capaldi; Joe Brown; Judith Durham; Little Anthony and the Imperials; Mary Hopkin; Phil Everly; Ricky Nelson; Ringo Starr; Rita Coolidge; Simon and Garfunkel; Status Quo;The Fureys & Davey Arthur; and LemonJelly..to name but a few. On record he has worked with: Paul McCartney - Eric Clapton - Pete Townsend - Ronnie Lane - Ronnie Wood - Gary Brooker - Georgie Fame - Mary Hopkin - Elkie Brooks - Ralph McTell - Sandy Denny and Fairport Convention, as well as Blues legends Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (composer of That's Alright Mama for Elvis Presley) and Champion Jack Dupree. Between song-writing visits to Nashville, and composing soundtracks for film and television, he has performed at The Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival 2008 with Don Schlitz, Nanci Griffiths, and Pat Alger, an In the Round Concert with Beth Nielsen-Chapman, Ricky Ross and Charlie Dore to celebrate the opening of the new BBC Scottish Headquarters, and a special guest appearance with Legendary Jazz Guitarist Martin Taylor in his string of sell-out shows during the London Jazz Festival. Benny spent two years as founding Director and seven years as Chairman of P@MRA - The Performing Artists Media Rights Association, administering the right to equitable remuneration for U.K. Performers. During his time at P@MRA Benny was able to achieve a long term ambition by visiting Japan to successfully negotiate and later conclude a deal with Geidankyo (The Japanese equivalent of P@MRA) which now provides all U.K. performers with Equitable Remuneration from Japan - for the very first time! Under Benny's stewardship, between19962002, P@MRA distributed over 20m to UK Performers as Equitable Remuneration for the use of their recordings. In 2001 he was deemed a Companion of LIPA the world renowned Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts and presented with this Award by co-founders Paul McCartney and Mark Featherstone-Witty alongside fellow Companions Singer-Songwriter Joan Armatrading and Architect of Punk Malcolm MacLaren. On March 1st 2005, as a guest of Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip, he attended a Celebration of British Music at Buckingham Palace along with: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Brian May, Peter Gabriel, Sir George Martin, Martin Taylor, Joan Armatrading, Eddi Reader, Roger Daltrey, Richard Thompson, Status Quo, Jamie Cullum, Courtney Pine, Katherine Tickell, and Charlotte Church Wih the release of his first-ever studio Solo Album - At the edge of the wave - Benny will make a long overdue return to the spotlight in 2009 to perform all of the hits he penned for McGuinness Flint and Gallagher & Lyle.. along with some great new songs from his new Album. www.sonicbids.com/bennygallagher www.myspace.com/bennygallagher www.myspace.com/onsongrecords

The Hazey Janes play the Woodend Barn in Banchory on Saturday 7 Feb with support from Amy Sawer. Tickets available from 01330 825431, Woodend Barn or on the door on the night. 8 full, 6 conc Doors 7.30pm

King Creosote and The Pictish Trail are appearing at the Woodend Barn in Banchory as part of the sound festival on Friday November 7. Tickets available by calling 01330 825431 or via Woodend Barn - What's On

Hailing from Dundee, The Hazey Janes, whose debut album Hotel Radio (2006) garnered great support from the national music press and radio, are ready for their comeback. After spending most of 2007 in the States with pit stops at the SXSW festival and Hoboken to record with producer John Agnello (The Hold Steady, Dinosaur Jnr), May 2008 sees them release New York, the first single off their second album. Formed in 2003, The Hazey Janes music is a rich and original fusion of folk, country rock and power-pop, reminiscent of Big Star and Velvet Crush. The bands songwriting and performance is characterised by warm and melodious three-part harmonies, which blend the influences of a strong Scottish musical tradition and a yearning for warm American climes. Listen to them at www.myspace.com/thehazeyjanes A life-affirming debutThe Hazey Janes may just be the best haggis-powered country rockers yet. - Mojo Support is from local band The Dirty Hand Shakes

Gleefully uplifting bluegrass melancholy bringing a thoroughly modern perspective to banjo, mandolin and fiddle tunes, kicking up a whirl of harmonized soul-searching, the SFTU's live performances are not to be missed! Supported by Blueflint, the banjo duo of Deborah Arnott and Clare-Louise Neilson, subtly intertwining banjo playing with smooth vocals and harmonies in songs of love, loss and revenge. Special October holiday offer - get 2 tickets for the price of 1 for tickets booked in advance through the Barn! This offer not available on the door on the night or via the booth. Visit http://www.woodendbarn.co.uk for more info. Tickets available online from http://www.thebooth.co.uk Band website at http://www.southerntenantfolkunion.com

A double bill of Orcadian music! Dynamic duo Saltfishforty play a fiery blend of traditional, blues and jazz influenced tunes. Put together for the Orkney Folk Festival in 2004, 8 piece The Cahir, formerly Lazy Boy Chair, have gone from strength to strength, bringing their high energy "stomp" music to the dance floors of the Northern Isles and mainland Scotland ever since. Visit http://www.woodendbarn.co.uk for further info.. Tickets ar available online at http://www.thebooth.co.uk

As part of their mini tour of Scotland, Le Reno Amps and Thirty Pounds of Bone are visiting the Woodend Barn in Banchory. Le Reno Amps are rooted in the blues, country-punk with a smidgeon of power pop whilst Thirty Pounds of Bone deliver heartfelt yet bold, innovative folk. Go to http://www.woodendbarn.co.uk for more info. Tickets available online from http://www.thebooth.co.uk