Linlithgow Folk Festival 2018
5th – 9th September 2018
Highlights include:
Ralph McTell – Saturday 8 September 2018
Best known for his international hit “Streets of London”, Ralph McTell has been a stalwart of the British acoustic music scene for the last five decades. He has enjoyed a 50 year, 350 song career, which has taken him from street busking across Europe to solo shows at the Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera House.
Known for his virtuoso guitar style, he is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter. With a style that invites you into a unique world, he weaves a narrative that is both significant and poignant.
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As part of their 2018 UK tour, this family-based band from Whitetop, Virginia is making a very welcome third visit to Linlithgow. Whitetop is an area rich in the old time music tradition and the band has deep roots in mountain music. The members have done much to preserve the Whitetop region’s style of old time fiddling and banjo picking and are legendary musicians and teachers of the style.
Their shows are very versatile and entertaining, including everything from fiddle/banjo instrumentals to powerful solos and harmony vocals on blues, classic country, honky tonk, traditional bluegrass numbers,old timey ballads and four-part mountain gospel songs. The Whitetop Mountain Band is well known for high energy and charisma on stage and their shows also include flat foot dancing.
The 2018 UK Tour line-up will feature “Whitetop Mountain Girls” – Emily Spencer (banjo and vocals), Martha Spencer (fiddle, vocals and dance), Kelley Breiding (guitar and vocals), and Debbie Bramer (bass, vocals and dance).
Ticketing:
- Venue: Linlithgow Rose Social Club, Braehead Road EH49 6HF
- Time: 8pm – 10.30pm (Doors open 7.15pm)
- Cost: Admission £10 on the door
- Tickets are also available from Far From the Madding Crowd, 20 High Street, Linlithgow EH49 7AE. Book tickets online
Songs & Reels at the Rose with Hannah Rarity Band – Thursday 6 September 2018
Back by popular request, this year’s event at the Rose Social Club will feature BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2018 – West Lothian’s very own Hannah Rarity – and her fabulous band.
Recently featured in The Scotsman as ‘one to watch in 2018’, Hannah’s spellbinding voice and warm, genuine stage manner have seen her become one of Scotland’s foremost young singers.
Since graduating from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2016, she has toured internationally with the renowned Irish-American traditional group ‘Cherish the Ladies’, appeared as a soloist on BBC Scotland’s Hogmanay Live 2016, sold out her 2017 Edinburgh Fringe debut and featured in projects for the RSNO, Scottish Chamber Orchestra and BBC Northern Ireland TV.
Hannah’s debut EP ‘Beginnings’ marked an exciting chapter in her already remarkable career. Her thoughtful interpretations of traditional material, and sensitive, self-penned songs are skilfully backed by her band. Together they create intricate and fiery arrangements, which are as exciting as they are moving.
For “Songs and Reels at the Rose”, Hannah will be joined by the brilliant young musicians Sally Simpson (fiddle/viola), Innes White (guitar), John Lowrie (piano) and Conan McDonagh (whistle).
Ticketing:
- Venue: Linlithgow Rose Social Club, Braehead Road EH49 6HF
- Timing: 8pm – 10.15pm (Doors open at 7.15pm)
- Cost: £10 on the door
- Tickets also available at Far From The Madding Crowd, 20 High Street, Linlithgow, EH49 7AE.
- Book tickets online
Saturday 8 September
Festival Hub @ the Masonic Hall from 10.30am to 5.00pm
Information, shop and refreshments. Drop in any time!
MUSIC AT THE CROSS ON THE NORA DEVINE STAGE
The Linlithgow Festival is delighted once more to welcome some great talent from near and far on our Outdoor Stage. A varied and exciting programme of music throughout the day.
Venue: The Cross, Linlithgow
Time: from 11.00am to 5.00pm
Cost: FREE
YOUTH FESTIVAL SHOWCASE
In Scotland’s Year of Young People, giving emerging talent the opportunity to perform in a relaxed and informal setting. Those taking part will include the Falkirk Schools’ Trad Band, plus individual singers and musicians from across Scotland.
Venue: St Michael’s Kirk Hall behind Cross House. 5 The Cross EH49 7AL
Time: 12 noon – 4pm
Cost: FREE – donations welcome
Guide to daily events
– Wednesday 5 September
– Thursday 6 September
– Friday 7 September
– Saturday 8 September
– Sunday 9 September
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