the schedule! - Summer Isles Festival

5—6pm TANNARA
(6—6.15pm DJ Binnie)
Labelling themselves as teuchters at heart, Tannara share a collective love of playing trad
music. They perform a collection of tunes and songs mostly from Scotland, some selfpenned, and occasionally drawing on traditions from across the globe. 2016 is an important
year for the band as they release their debut album, Trig (produced by Rachel Newton and
recorded by Mattie Foulds).
6.15—7.15pm BLUE ROSE CODE
(7.15—7.30pm DJ Binnie)
Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Blue Rose Code (Ross Wilson) has been championed
by the likes of Edith Bowman, Bob Harris, Mary Ann Kennedy and Ewan McGregor. The
Ballads Of Peckham Rye, Blue Rose Code’s second record, was nominated for the
prestigious Scottish Album Of The Year Award in 2014 and featured a roll-call of
remarkable talent. He will perform music from his latest album.
7.30—8.45pm MAIREARAD GREEN CEILIDH BAND (8.45—9 pm DJ Binnie)
The Ceilidh Dance is always a highlight at the festival.
This year, local musician
Mairearad Green has put together another brilliant Ceilidh Band— Mike Vass (fiddle);
Hector MacInnes (drums); Angus Binnie (Pipes); Eilean Green (fiddle); Mairearad Green
(Accordion); Anna Massie (guitar).
9 -10pm BLAZIN’ FIDDLES
(10—10.30pm DJ Binnie)
Blazin’ Fiddles are undoubtedly one of the world’s most prolific fiddle groups. Over the
last 17 years, no other band has quite managed to capture the excitement, passion and
sensitivity of Scottish music all at once. With a Blazers performance comes the rare
opportunity to hear the regional expressions, from Scotland’s Highlands and islands, and the
individual style from each fiddler – Inverness’ Bruce MacGregor, Shetlander Jenna Reid,
Nairn’s Rua Macmillan, and Orcadian Kristan Harvey – in a blend of ensemble and solo
sets. Fiddles and bows come alight atop guitar and piano from Anna Massie and Angus
Lyon, delivering a musically intoxicating evening for all.
10.30-11.45 pm PEATBOG FAERIES
Based on the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries are one of Scotland’s best known names in
contemporary folk music. Pipes, whistles and fiddle swirl in a blizzard of electronic beats
and hypnotic instrumental workouts. 2016 sees their 25th anniversary, following last year’s
successful release of their eighth album, Blackhouse, to critical acclaim. The band draws
from the deep well of the Scottish tradition, but has also created a distinctive fusion sound.
26 and 27 August 2016
“celebrating our community, our enthusiasm and our cultural
identity, through top quality music, food, arts and crafts”
Peatbog Faeries
Blazin’ Fiddles
Blue Rose Code
Tannara
Mairearad Green Ceilidh Band
DJ Angus Binnie
DJ—ANGUS BINNIE
A key member of Sketch, Angus has a great passion for electronic music. When not
teaching bagpipes, he DJs under the partnership of Binnie and Hogg.
Angus has been
organising and playing club nights up and down the country for years, including a DJ slot at
Glasgow’s well-known night club, The Arches.
Thanks to all festival committee members and volunteers.
The Festival could not happen without this local support.
www.summerislesfestival.com
Friday 26 August 8—10pm
£10
Local Showcase Concert
SILENT AUCTION
An original tune written by Bruce MacGregor from Blazin’ Fiddles (name the tune!).
(The Marquee, Coigach Hall)
Young local pipers ; Murdo ’Wasp’ Macdonald; Gyte—Kim Maclennan, Anna
Buxton, Alasdair Mackenzie and Rory Matheson; Achiltibuie Ceilidh Band;
Summer Isles performance with Mairearad Green, Mike Vass, Hector MacInnes.
Off-season week for 4 at 244 Laide of Reiff (Ken Robertson).
Saturday 27 August Festival Fringe 12—4.30pm
Half day kayaking with NorWest Sea Kayaking (Julie-ann Macleod).
Midday
Achiltibuie Highlanders will open the festival. (Pipeband)
12.30pm
Informal music session (Community Hall lounge)
Hosted by local musician Kim Maclennan Bring an instrument!
12.30 –
4.30 pm
Art workshop (Committee Room) Local artist, Kim Richards, will be
1-2pm
3– 4pm
offering a seashore themed printmaking workshop. This will experiment in
monoprinting, poly printing and embossing techniques. No experience necessary and materials are provided. For all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. www.kimrichardsart.com
Margaret Stewart A combined talk and recital on a ‘seascape of
gaelic song’. (piping school)
Amazing Circus Show - Steve Kliskey (beside Marquee)
1 pm
2.30pm
Daft comedy and magic with fire, unicycling and juggling.
Come and try circus skills “…... manic, versatile, amazing…” The Stage
One week off-season break at Charles Street, Inverness (Catherine Macleod).
One day adventure with Hamlet Mountaineering.
Summer Isles Print by local photographer, Peter Haring.
RAFFLE PRIZES Dinner for 2 at The Summer Isles Hotel; Dinner for 2 at SALT seafood
restaurant; Summer Isles Art Print by Mairearad Green; one night’s B & B at Droman; and
more prizes to be announced on the day.
Achiltibuie Artists Gallery - open all day in Coigach Community Hall
12—5pm
Tea and cakes served in the hall lounge.
Food Stalls (The Marquee)
Salt (Suzie MacGregor); Mackerel Rolls (Kevin Peach); Salads (Achiltibuie
Gardens); Seafood Paella (Steve Husband)
Piping School Café —lunch/teas/cakes (open late)
8pm Achiltibuie Piping School Café serving food in the hall lounge —bacon
and Lorne sausage rolls; burgers, salad
*Please also support The Summer Isles Hotel; The Fuaran Bar, Achiltibuie Stores: Coigach
Craft Shop; Hamlet Mountaineering; Summer Isles Cruises; Summer Isles Studio
The Marquee
12.30pm Celebration of our Living Seas as part of the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s project
supported by Esmee Fairburn Foundation. A short film by local film maker,
Sara Nason on the recent developments of our waters. The film will be followed with a demonstration by local fishermen, on the sustainable world
class seafood that is landed at Coigach. Sponsored by Scottish Wildlife Trust.
5pm—Midnight
Concert and Ceilidh Dance
* * * Award-winning line-up * * *
2.30pm
Yung Yung Kan— demonstration on how to cook Chinese lobster noodles.
3.30pm
Salt—Suzie MacGregor, Salt’s owner, will be showing what you can do at
Doors open 4.30pm
home with prawns and look out for some tasty samples on the day.
Fear an Taigh—David Green
Music Workshops (The Piping School)
1—2pm
2—3pm
3—4pm
3.15 pm
£10
Intermediate Fiddle —Mike Vass
Group Singing—Owen Sinclair
Beginner Ukulele —Hector MacInnes
Football with Calum Macleod (The Playing Field)
Summer Isles t-shirts for sale: Adult £10, Child £7.50
Merchandise table
Sunday 28 August NorWest Sea Kayaking
Sessions 10am—1pm and 2pm—5pm