Dumfries and Galloway

Subject: RE: Dumfries and Galloway
From: Pete_Standing
Date: 27 May 08 - 06:37 PM

Well I was astonished. I turned up to Shawhead tonight and it was basically a full house. Nancy and James were fantastic, so if you are in the area, go seem them at Colvend or Moffat.

Subject: RE: Dumfries and Galloway
From: Pete_Standing
Date: 25 May 08 - 07:13 PM

Well how about this. Nancy Kerr and James Fagan

27-29th: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY ARTS FESTIVAL, dates below. Tickets and info... www.dgartsfestival.org.uk

27th: Shawhead Public Hall, Shawhead, near Dumfries. Phone [phone]

28th: Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, near Dalbeattie. Phone [phone]

29th: Moffat Water Hall, Moffat Water Valley, 5 miles from Moffat on A708 (road to Selkirk) 01683 220006. www.moffatwaterhall.org

Subject: RE: Dumfries and Galloway
From: Hillheader
Date: 24 May 08 - 07:46 AM

Good site for Scotting music info - it has a Forum too!!!

Subject: RE: Dumfries and Galloway
From: GUEST,Fantum
Date: 23 May 08 - 01:02 PM

Thanks again all my respondents

Sadly I found nothing at all in the line of folk music
Bit disappointing really
Sorry John I am not much help to you

Thanks again

Fantum

Subject: RE: Dumfries and Galloway
From: JHW
Date: 19 May 08 - 05:52 PM

I'm pretty sure Dalbeattie club has passed away. Maybe Annan still happens. I never knew when that was on unless I was already there for something else. Sometimes the Lochside Theatre in Castle Douglas has concerts. I enjoyed some September weekends at Crocketford but they are no more. Let me know if you find something! John Wilson

Subject: RE: Dumfries and Galloway
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 19 May 08 - 05:32 PM

Not till August, I know, but the title of the thread may mean folks in that area
(or heading for it at some point) might be interested in...
The Border Gathering
There's music on (not featured on the website yet)
represented from USA to Ireland and more)
- plus all that highland games type-thing (only in the lowlands!)

The Duncan McFarlane Band (a mix of Scottish & English representatives!) will rock out their folk-rock electric stuff for one thing!
- as part of a wee mini tour in fact - that week playing Thurs eve in Kirkcudbright, Fri eve in Dumfries and Sun aft at the Border Gathering! More on that later....

Have a look at the website - there may be links to other D & G area events too - cheers!

Subject: RE: Dumfries and Galloway
From: Maryrrf
Date: 19 May 08 - 03:13 PM

You might try contacting the guys who run www.tradmusic.com . They are in Galloway, I think, or at least not far from there. They would know what's on. Billy Jones runs the site - I'm sure there is a 'contact' e-mail address.

Subject: RE: Dumfries and Galloway
From: JulieF
Date: 19 May 08 - 04:51 AM

Hi Ged/ Fantum

There is a flute player that I know that live further into Galloway . Can't remember exactly where - nearer New Galloway I think. I know that he organises sessions. Have been meaning to go up for ages but lack of time and public transport has put me off. If you pm me I will put you in touch.

Have fun

J

Subject: RE: Dumfries and Galloway
From: GUEST,Fantum
Date: 18 May 08 - 07:39 PM

Many thanks to all my respondents

Just knew it could not be a folk free zone
With luck I will get along

Thanks again
Fantum

Subject: RE: Dumfries and Galloway
From: Gedpipes
Date: 18 May 08 - 11:26 AM

I'm up to Dumfries myself this wed and thursday.
Does anyone know if any musicians sessions in the area. Theres nowt on the Session website - it cant be a musical desert surely?
Cheers
Ged

Subject: RE: Dumfries and Galloway
From: GUEST,Dave_
Date: 18 May 08 - 09:32 AM

Annan Folk Club

Sandy Kirkpatrick - 01461 203056
Central Hotel, St John's Street, Annan

Subject: RE: Dumfries and Galloway
From: MC Fat
Date: 18 May 08 - 06:59 AM

Small matter of a Scottish FA Cup final next Sat between Queen of the South v The Forces of Darkness (aka Rangers)

Subject: RE: Dumfries and Galloway
From: Maryrrf
Date: 17 May 08 - 10:36 PM

I spent a nice evening several years ago at the Dalbeattie Folk Club . Looks like it's still going - that may be a possibility.

Subject: RE: Dumfries and Galloway
From: Pete_Standing
Date: 17 May 08 - 08:42 PM

....or the week after?

Subject: Dumfries and Galloway
From: GUEST,Fantum
Date: 15 May 08 - 07:42 AM

Anythiny like folk happening next Tues Wed or Thur in Dumfries and Galloway

Fantum