trad music venues in Edinburgh

Subject: trad music venues in Edinburgh
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Sep 03 - 06:55 PM

Hi--

I'm going to be in Edinburgh in late October, and I wondered if anyone had recommendations for good websites to find out what's going on that week in the way of traditional music.

thanks,
Kim

Subject: RE: trad music venues in Edinburgh
From: Alba
Date: 14 Sep 03 - 07:02 PM

Hi Kim.
This site Edinburgh Gig Guide gives you all the Folk listings on a weekly basis.
The Royal Oak and Sandy Bells are a couple of sure venues for Traditional Music.
Hope this helps.
Have a great Trip.
JD

Subject: RE: trad music venues in Edinburgh
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Sep 03 - 08:16 PM

Hi JD,

Many thanks! I remember Sandy Bells from the late 70's -- enticing, but not a place a single woman felt comfortable in alone. At least, I didn't. Maybe it's changed by now. Thanks much for the references--

best,
Kim

Subject: RE: trad music venues in Edinburgh
From: Maryrrf
Date: 15 Sep 03 - 08:30 AM

You could always see ME at the Royal Oak - I'll be performing October 26th. http://www.albafolk.co.uk/folkclubs/weefolk/

Subject: RE: trad music venues in Edinburgh
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 16 Sep 03 - 05:46 PM

I had a drink in Sandy Bell's a few weeks ago and was made to feel quite welcome by the lady behind the bar - but then it was in the afternoon, almost empty, no music, and just Cathal MacConnell dropping in for a quick (a very quick!) pint.

Subject: RE: trad music venues in Edinburgh
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 16 Sep 03 - 08:25 PM

Edinburgh and Lothians branch of the Traditional Music Scotland Association have a monthly session in the Oxford bar, Young Street (between Charlotte Square and Castle Street) Always the 4th Monday of the month so the October one will be on the 27th, from 8p.m. Very relaxed and informal and safe for lone females! Singers and instrumentalists and listeners welcome.
Tattie Bogle

Subject: RE: trad music venues in Edinburgh
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 16 Sep 03 - 08:33 PM

Oh and I just got the listings for Edinburgh Folk Club's new season: at the Pleasance on Weds evenings. They've got some real legends of Scottish Folk on in late October, the MacCalmans on the 22nd (sadly without Derek Moffat any more), and Archie Fisher on the 29th. Hope to see you at any of the above.
Tattie B

Subject: RE: trad music venues in Edinburgh
From: friskett
Date: 17 Sep 03 - 08:12 PM

Many thanks to all for all the input!

k.

Subject: RE: trad music venues in Edinburgh
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 18 Sep 03 - 11:15 AM

try venturing north to Perthshire, Abefeldy F.c., Taybank, Stirling F.C. Glen Farg F.C.Plus lots of others.

Subject: RE: trad music venues in Edinburgh
From: friskett
Date: 18 Sep 03 - 02:44 PM

Would that I had the time! k.

Subject: RE: trad music venues in Edinburgh
From: GUEST,Bill from Wales
Date: 18 Sep 03 - 08:14 PM

I have been going to Edinburgh frequently for years.(five times this year)
Try the Ensign Ewart on the Royal Mile just below the castle or the Royal Oak in Infirmary Street just off the Bridges. I think the Royal Oak has its own web site.
All the best in Edinburgh
Bill

Subject: RE: trad music venues in Edinburgh
From: friskett
Date: 19 Sep 03 - 02:46 PM

Ah yes, the Ensign Ewart. Would you believe that when I lived in Edinburgh 20 years ago, I lived about five stories up directly over the Ensign Ewart? (University post-grad housing).

Thanks for the tips --

k.