Linlithgow Folk Festival
The 10th Linlithgow Folk Festival will take place on 11th - 14th September, 2008
Only half an hours or so away from Glagow by train from Queen Street Station, and just twenty miles from Edinburgh, Linlithgow is on my list of 'Places to Visit this Summer'.
Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, it is of historical interest and a visit to the preserved ruins of the Royal Palace, next to Linlithgow Loch, holds some appeal. You can find more information at: www.linlithgow.com/
Something that particularly interests me is the Linlithgow Folk Festival, which takes place from the 11th - 14th September. Jim will be performing some of his new acoustic numbers at the Festival Showcase on Saturday 13th.
Festival Programme
This year's festival programme is lively and varied with great acts and wide community particpation. You can enjoy the many concerts and live music sessions in the pubs and there will be plenty of opportunities for local talent to show off their musical skills. You can pick up some tips at workshops or just sit back and enjoy some great entertainment. Many of the events are free with fun for all the family.
Please note that this year's Festival Hub will be the Masonic Hall, as the Burgh Halls are closing for extension and upgrading.
Thursday 11th
Festival Lecture: The Bo'ness Rebels, by Ewan McVicar - Black Bitch upstairs lounge. 7.30pm
Festival Opening Session: Lively music from Sticky Willie - Four Marys pub. From 9pm Free
Friday 12th
Musical Cruises: With Skirlie and Linlithgow Union Canal Society - Depart from Canal Basin at 7pm and 8pm
Family Ceilidh: Linlithgow Primary School, Preston Road, with Cockleroy 7 - 10pm
Music Sessions: - all from 8pm
Singers - Black Bitch Tavern upstairs
Mixed - Black Bitch lounge
Instrumental - Black Bitch public bar
Bluegrass - Auld Hole in the Wall
+ other venues displaying Festival logo
Saturday 13th
Hub at the Masonic Hall: open from 10am to 5pm, for tickets, info, chat, free music, refreshments.
Come and Sing: Songs of Work and Play - Hub. 11am - 12.30pm. Free
Festival Showcase - Best of the Fest: - Hub. 1.15pm. - 4pm
includes Goldrush bluegrass band at 3.15pm
Stramash: Workshop participants show off what they’ve learned today! Hub. 4.15 - 4.30pm
Songs and Music at the Canal: Sessions with some of our favourite groups. Canal tearoom. 2 -4pm
Pub Sessions: Afternoon and evening in those pubs displaying Festival logo
Workshops:
Songwriting with Dave Francis
Song with Mairi Campbell
Spoons with Andrea Peters
Musicians Working Together with Eddie Walker and Fraser Speirs
For Children:
Songs and games with Ewan McVicar, suitable for 5 years and older.Blast-Off Books 10.30am - 12noon
Mr Boom, Lowport Centre 2 - 3pm
Children MUST be accompanied by an adult
Craft Fair: Cross House. 10.30am to 4pm
Evening Concert: Linlithgow Academy 8.00.pm, featuring
Eddie Walker and Fraser Speirs - see www.eddiewalker.net
Also on Saturday
Scottish Bluegrass Day: Including banjo workshop with John Sheldon, Open Mike, Pub sessions.
Evening concert: Queen Margaret Hall at 8.00.pm with The Whitetop Mountain Band www.whitetopmountainband.tripod.com
Sunday 14th
Hub at Masonic Hall: open from 11am - 4.30pm for tickets, info, chat, free music, refreshments
Bluegrass Gospel Session: with A Wing and a Prayer. Hub. 11am - 12.30pm
SongsRUs: Songwriters Platform, hosted by West Lothian songwritersGroup. Hub 1.15 - 2pm
Open Stage: Strictly 10 minutes per act. Hub. 2.15 - 4pm
Open Air Ceilidh: The Vennel. Come and dance with Cockleroy. 2 - 4pm
Songs and Music at the Canal: Newtongrange Folk Club host a friendly session. Canal tearoom 2 - 4pm
Pub Sessions: Afternoon and evening in those pubs displaying the Festival logo
For Children: Music Rhyme and Stories with Liz Wilson. Blast-Off Books. 2 sessions from 2 - 2.45pm for age 3 and up, 3-3.45pm for age 5 and up.£2.00 per child, bring an adult free.Children MUST be accompanied by and adult. Tel Blast Off Books 01506 844645 to book a place.
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