Music In Inverness?

Subject: Music In Inverness?
From: GUEST,Ref
Date: 12 Jul 11 - 10:03 PM

Going to be in Inverness, Scotland evenings of July 31, August 1. Anyone know of folk clubs or performances those nights?

Subject: RE: Music In Inverness?
From: The Sandman
Date: 13 Jul 11 - 08:41 AM

Inverness         Blackfriars Highland Pub,
93 - 95 Academy Street         Mondays Ceilidh night, Wednesdays Ceilidh night, Sundays Open mic session.
Telephone: [phone]
Website: www.blackfriarshighlandpub.co.u

Subject: RE: Music In Inverness?
From: Johnny J
Date: 14 Jul 11 - 03:46 AM

There's always music in Hootannany, Church street and the Market Bar although these places aren't necessarily for the faint hearted.

Try The Clachnaharry Inn on a Thursday. It's a very informal session for both tunes and songs.

Subject: RE: Music In Inverness?
From: GUEST,Betsy
Date: 14 Jul 11 - 06:51 PM

Jeez I used to love the Market Bar in the 80's , Iain McGillivray , Ranald Smith , Bruce , even met the Proclaimer twins - who were on holiday. Some good sessions up stairs but that was a long time ago I'm afraid .The Folk club was in two places in my time there - The Heathmount and the ......fuck..... what did they call a hotel /restaurant at the top of a bank which specialised in steaks. Shit - what did they call it ?
I won't sleep now................

Subject: RE: Music In Inverness?
From: GUEST,Bobbie
Date: 15 Jul 11 - 11:18 AM

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Subject: RE: Music In Inverness?
From: Johnny J
Date: 15 Jul 11 - 12:26 PM

Some of the other Inverness Folk Club venues included The Beaufort, The Albert and The Gellions.

The latter was a few doors up from Rio Stakis "old World Inn"..now Johnny Foxes. Could it it be that one?
The Gellions was the venue in the late sixties/early seventies although I believe the original home may be have been non licensed premises above Fraser McColl Ironmongers in Eastgate ....I'm not sure though.

The club may also have been at The Corriegarth but I'm not sure about that. However, some of the regulars cetainly went there.

Here's some memories for you, Betsy...

http://www.mgillfolk.org.uk/bio/

Subject: RE: Music In Inverness?
From: GUEST,Betsy
Date: 16 Jul 11 - 06:41 AM

Thanks Johnny,
It was the Beaufort - I can sleep prperly now .
Cheers

Betsy

Subject: RE: Music In Inverness?
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 16 Jul 11 - 02:44 PM

Now if the request was for Inverness, Cape Breton, I could be of help. There was a great milling frolic in Whycocomagh last night. Gaidhlig gu leoir agus ti math cuideachd! This is a sample from a previous one:
Milling Frolic

Subject: RE: Music In Inverness?
From: Betsy
Date: 16 Jul 11 - 02:51 PM

Johnny J - Tell McGillivray I'm still waiting a reply to my last Email to him