Sunday 4th May – Dave Gibb
An evening to start May where we welcome Dave Gibb back to The Wee Folk Club. He is a superb guitarist who sings contemporary and traditional folksongs. His songwriting ability produces songs that cover subjects from the sublime to the ridiculous, telling stories around serious issues and also very funny observations on life. Dave is a past winner of the Danny Kyle Open Stage Award at Celtic Connections and is highly regarded by his peers and audiences alike. Expect an interesting evening with songs looking at a mix of the more serious and fun aspects of life.
Sunday 11th May – Fozzie Sayers & Al Morrison
It’s good to welcome back to the Wee Folk Club again two of Edinburgh’s finest session musicians Fozzie Sayers (vocals, bodhran and mouth organ) & Al Morrison (vocals, guitar and occasional bodhran!). They are highly thought of by their peers and are booked to play in various pubs and restaurants around the city throughout the year. They sing traditional Scottish songs along with traditional and more contemporary ones from other countries.
Sunday 18th May – Donald Anderson
The Wee Folk Club is pleased to welcome Donald Anderson to The Wee Folk Club. Donald is a songwriter and singer who has lived in Shetland since 1992, playing festivals and venues there and across the country. He plays guitar and sings in several bands, including The Donald Anderson Band and is also well knows as a solo performer. So far there have been three albums of his own songs. The first, Waterhead Sky, was released in May 2005 and the most recent, No Time For Turning Back, by The Donald Anderson Band, being released this year.
Sunday 25th May -
Ciaran McGhee’s music is rooted in the Celtic traditions of Scotland and Ireland. He tours Scotland, the UK and Europe playing solo, as a duo with Grant Simpson and as part of The Jacobites Ceilidh band. His high energy and warm welcoming performances have become his trademark, selling out across a wide range of venues.
From Traditional Scottish and Irish songs, energetic acoustic covers or his own songs Ciaran always provides a professional, passionate and polished performance, whatever the venue, whatever the event. We’re delighted to welcome him back to the Wee Folk Club.
Tickets available from the bar, weefolkclub@outlook.com or text 07977 561604