All gigs are held in The Admiral Bar, 72a Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 7DA and start at 8.00pm.

12th Feb Arthur Johnstone & The Stars Band

£9

Arthur Johnstone has established himself as the defining voice of songs of protest and struggle; though they are always delivered with large doses of both humour and humanity. Arthur is more than ably supported by the Stars Band: Brian Miller - guitar, mandolin, vocals; Charlie Soane - fiddle, mandolin; Gavin Livingstone - piano, guitars, banjo.

19th Feb Dave Gibb

£8

Hailing from the village of Wanlockhead in Dumfries and Galloway Dave's songwriting is firmly rooted in the tradition of the storyteller. Contemporary and historical sources offer a wealth of material for songs that are performed in a style driven by his unique fingerpicking guitar playing. As a superb interpreter of traditional and contemporary songs his performances (whether on a folk club, concert hall or festival stage) combine all the attributes necessary for a modern day troubadour.

26th Feb Stephen Quigg

£8

Stephen Quigg has long since established himself on the Scottish folk scene and after more than thirty years of singing, he is still dedicated to the music and the songs of Scotland. With an outstanding voice, you can watch him capture the attention of any audience. Through wit, charm and an obvious love and respect for the music he delivers, Stephen has gained many constant followers, who travel regularly to his gigs in Scotland and beyond.

Lori Watson and Rule of Three

Live at the Star -Saint Andrew's In The Square

30th August

£9/£7(concession)

Rule of Three is an exciting band celebrating the best of the Scottish tradition combined with their own contemporary sounds. Singer and fiddler Lori Watson is joined by Innes Watson and John Somerville in a "sizzling triptych" of fiddle and voice, piano accordion and guitars. Here is a fresh approach to some of the best music Scotland's heritage has to offer alongside Lori Watson's own wonderful compositions. This is a band that gets your feet stomping one minute, plays with heart-rending emotion the next and leaves the audience uplifted. Music of the highest order.

www.loriwatson.co.uk/albums.htm

Saint Andrew's In The Square, Glasgow G1 5PP

Simon Hopper

Live at the Star -Saint Andrew's In The Square

6th September

£8/£6(concession)

Simon is a songwriter. If you like your stories unflinching, raw and tender, then this uncompromising, yet sensitive songsmith is for you. At turns provocative, poignant and funny, Simon's songs pour out of an informed social conscience and a chequered storybook of personal experience.

Saint Andrew's In The Square, Glasgow G1 5PP

David Francey with Mark Westberg (guitar)

Live at the Star -Saint Andrew's In The Square

13th September

£9/£7(concession)

Scottish-born Canadian, David Franceyis recognized as one of today's finest singer-songwriters. "David's straightforward songs tell honest stories of real people and real places. Poetic perception and a keen eye for the heart of the matter are trademarks of the man and his music. His songs and stories are a direct connection for audiences seeking depth and meaning in the day-to-day." ShelterValley Folk Festival

Saint Andrew's In The Square, Glasgow G1 5PP