Tolbooth Brochure, April - June 2013 / 28pp

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Welcome What an amazing season of performances and events we have in store for you.

This is already our most successful season since the Tolbooth opened, with James selling out in 15 minutes, Jimeoin selling out months ago and, as we go to print, only a handful of tickets left for both Paul Brady and the master performance poet John Cooper Clarke.

As if that wasn't enough our line up also includes an acoustic evening from Ricky Ross, and the return of The Twilight Sad, Rachel Sermanni, James Grant and Roddy Woomble.

And don't miss our voyage, Louisiana style, down the bayou with the Grammy nominated Cedric Watson and his Bijou Creole!

This season marks the closure of The Changing Room, Stirling's only contemporary art gallery.

From its original site in the Stirling Arcade to its more recent base in the Tolbooth, the gallery has been a champion of contemporary art for the last 15 years and has been the catalyst for much creativity.

Classical music comes in the shape Have a look at the list of artists whose of Baltic Passion from the wonderfully work has been exhibited at the Changing eclectic McFall's Chamber, as well Room. p 24-25 as a Saturday afternoon recital by Duo Argondizza. With trad rather well The Tolbooth Team represented by Lau, as well as duos Stoutisand Catriona Mackay TheChris Tolbooth owned and operated by and Stirling Council TheMairearad redevelopment the Tolbooth was funded by and of Anna.

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James

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Control: pre-club House and Techno

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Mairearad Green & Anna Massie

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James Grant

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Jimeoin: What?!

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Paul Brady

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The Twilight Sad + United Fruit

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Jazz Singers' Open Mic Night

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An evening with...

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Ricky Ross

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Chris Stout & Catriona McKay

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Control: pre-club House and Techno

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John Cooper Clarke

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Roddy Woomble

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Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole

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State of the Union

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Duo Argondizza

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Mr McFall's Chamber Baltic Passion

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Rachel Sermanni...

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Lau

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JAMES

UT O D SOL

Fri 12 Apr, 8pm £27.50 / STANDING ONLY We are delighted that James will kick start their Gathering Sound arena tour, right here at the Tolbooth.

The Manchester band, who just celebrated their 30th anniversary, have sold more than 20 million albums world wide and will be performing songs from their extensive back catalogue and possibly some new material too.

This exclusive gig for 200 people is the night before they play the SECC in Glasgow and then head on their stadium tour of the UK finishing with two gigs at the V Festival.

It’s not often you get the chance to see such a massive band in an intimate venue; definitely a night not to be missed. wearejames.com

International superstars James have been on the music scene since 1982. Best known for their success in the 1990s with singles such as 'Sit Down', 'Laid' and ‘She’s a Star’.

After splitting in 2001 they have since reformed, released a new album and embarked on a tour.

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CONTROL

Sats 13 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun 8pm - Midnight / FREE

MAIREARAD GREEN & ANNA MASSIE Fri 19 Apr, 8pm / £12/£10

Another night of House, Techno and a little more House and Techno for good measure.

Our pre club night Control returns with the best in local DJ's spinning their favourite tunes right in the heart of Stirling's old town and no doubt keeping you dancing all night.

Multi-instrumentalists and award winners, Mairearad Green (accordion and smallpipes) and Anna Massie (guitar, banjo, fiddle) are a captivating duo, providing a highly energetic performance with a warm and friendly stage presence.

The night runs from 8pm to 12am making it the perfect stop off for those with discerning music taste before heading off to the club of your choice.

Having both grown up in the Scottish Highlands with similar musical backgrounds (most notably, mandolin playing Dads!)

Mairearad and Anna share an innate understanding of Scottish culture and music.

Having played together for ten years, on stage they have an instinctive rapport and a seemingly telepathic communication.

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Individually, they can be seen performing with a number of well-known artists including The Poozies and Blazin’ Fiddles. They perform many of their own compositions, and are on tour promoting their newly released CD, Doubling. facebook.com/mairearadandanna

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JAMES GRANT

JIMEOIN: WHAT?!

James Grant always wanted to be Jimmy Page but as he grew up it was his velvet vocal chords that shaped his destiny and secured his standing as one the great singer/ songwriters of recent decades.

Live Nation in Association with MZA present:

Sat 20 Apr, 8pm £14

The sweet sorrow of lost love and lasting hope echoes in ‘lyrics good enough to be poetry’ – and wrap around your heart in honeyed tones too haunting to be forgotten.

UT O D SOL

Mon 22 Apr, 8pm £13.50

Hilarious world-class stand-up from the internationally acclaimed star of ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘The Royal Variety Performance’, ‘Channel 4’s Comedy Gala 2012’, 'Best of Edinburgh Comedy Festival', 'Jason Manford's Comedy Rocks’ and ‘Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow’.

No gimmicks, just great craic…!

As a young singer/songwriter/instrumentalist with Love and Money Grant signed to Phonogram at just 18 years old and wrote four classic albums for the band. Last year Love and Money successfully reunited for selected live performances and the release of their first album in 20 years…

The great reaction to this latest release is a timely reminder of the class and brilliance of Grant’s songwriting, Don’t miss him on this solo tour. jamesgrantsongbook.com

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"Exemplary Stand-up" Herald "Sublime observational comic… A masterclass in delivery" Chortle "Comedy of the highest order…

Inspired ramblings… quiet genius!"

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PAUL BRADY + special guest

ANDREW JAMES O'BRIEN Fri 26 Apr, 8pm / £25 Only Scottish Date.

We welcome Paul Brady, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist and one of Ireland’s most highly regarded and successful artists to the Tolbooth for the only Scottish date on his UK tour.

Brady crosses musical boundaries again and again, incorporating folk, rock, blues traditional Irish & classic pop styles into his songwriting. This intimate, solo performance will incorporate songs from his extensive catalogue of 40 years.

Paul Brady’s songs have been covered by a huge array of major artists including Bonnie Raitt, Tina Turner, Cher, Joe Cocker and Carlos Santana. paulbrady.com

THE TWILIGHT SAD + UNITED FRUIT

Sat 27 Apr, doors 7pm / £10 in advance / £12 on door STANDING ONLY ‘The Sad’ return to the Tolbooth after their mammoth show late last year at Glasgow’s infamous Barrowlands. Flanked by labelmates We Were Promised Jetpacks that evening was something pretty special.

Yet we’re just as excited that they’re back to play an intimate show in the heart of Stirling,

just a stone’s throw from their hometown of Kilsyth.

The band’s renowned ‘wall-of-sound’ took a backseat on their last album, ‘No One Can Ever Know’, yet they retained their trademark darkness and depth whilst exploring new avenues of sound. tickets 01786 27 4000

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JAZZ SINGERS' OPEN MIC NIGHT Wed 1 May, 8pm / £5

If you’ve ever dreamt about singing your favourite jazz song with a live band in front of an appreciative audience, then our open mic nights are for you!

All you need to bring is a simple lead sheet (chords & melody in your key) for the song you want to sing and our outstanding jazz trio will accompany you with empathy and panache.

Our cabaret evenings are friendly, supportive and informal and feature the timeless standards of Sinatra, Holiday and Fitzgerald combined with the musical magic of the Jim Clelland Trio.

Come and see for yourself – and if you’re not ready to sing, then just come to relax in good company while listening to some great music.

Please note that singers who bring three or more audience members will be admitted free of charge.

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AN EVENING WITH...

BILL ADAIR, SARAH MCQUAID & RICHARD GRAINGER

Fri 3 May, 8pm / £10/£8 Three superb solo performers team up to present a series of concerts in an informal “in the round” style. Bill Adair, Sarah McQuaid and Richard Grainger will share the stage, exchanging songs, ideas, harmonies and offthe-cuff improvisations in what promises to be a memorable evening of words and music.

Bill Adair is a fine singer/songwriter and guitarist. With a repertoire that includes traditional Scottish ballads, blues from the Mississippi Delta and his own songs, his performances are complemented by a natural storytelling style.

Sarah McQuaid is a captivating performer who seduces her audience with her honey toned voice, banter and stories from the road alongside stunning guitar accompaniment.

Richard Grainger, a great interpreter of traditional songs of fishing and farming, the lives of steelworkers, miners, working folk, many from his Middlesborough roots.

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DF CONCERTS PRESENT

RICKY ROSS

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Sat 4 May, 1st band 7.30pm / £20 Untold stories - playing Deacon Blue & his solo songs and telling the stories behind them.

In 2012 Ricky Ross celebrated 25 years of fronting Scottish pop-rockers, Deacon Blue, as they released a Top 20 album and sold out their 17 date UK tour.

Yet in 2013 Ricky is back, doing something a little different. Ricky will be playing songs from his solo career, including tracks from his new solo album ‘Trouble Came Looking’, some Deacon Blue songs that you might not normally hear and of course some of their classic hits.

Gregor Philip will accompany Ricky on guitar as the two of them set off around the country playing places they couldn’t get to with Deacon Blue, and sharing the untold stories behind the songs.

CHRIS STOUT & CATRIONA McKAY

Fri 10 May, 8pm / £13/£11 Having gigged, explored and sculpted their musical identities together for 15 years now, Catriona McKay (Scottish Harp) and Chris Stout (Shetland Fiddle) continue to evolve and create a sound and style "operating at rarefied levels of expertise" The Herald.

Both known as members of Fiddlers Bid, the crafting of their voice as a duo, which blends "elemental intensity with graceful eloquence", has drawn them to explore new music and new ideas for this partnership of traditional instruments. chrisstout.co.uk catrionamckay.co.uk

"Sensual, throaty fiddle lines...harp is deliciously angular and haughty."

Irish Times

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JOHN COOPER CLARKE with special guest MIKE GARRY

Thu 16 May, 8pm ÂŁ16.50 / suitable 16yrs+

One of the leading voices of late 70's youth culture, 'The Bard of Salford' himself, comes to the Tolbooth.

Famous for his biting, satirical and political poetry, delivered in rapid-fire style, John has shared the stage with some of the punk movement's biggest stars: The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Buzzcocks and Joy Division.

A figurehead of the movement, he became one of Britain's best loved and most important poets. With the current revival of the '70's punk phenomenon, 'The Punk Poet' is as important now as he was then. johncooperclarke.com

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RODDY WOOMBLE + support Sat 18 May, 8pm £15

Familiar to many thousands of music fans as the front man in the Scottish rock band Idlewild, Roddy Woomble is also a celebrated solo songwriter & performer. He followed up the release of his acclaimed 2006 solo debut 'My Secret is My Silence' with ‘The Impossible Song and Other Songs’ released in 2011 to an equally fantastic reception from critics and fans.

A key instigator behind the acclaimed 2007 album Ballads of the Book, bringing together leading Scottish poets and musicians to collaborate on new songs. Roddy went on to record and release the album 'Before the Ruin' with Kris Drever and John McCusker in 2008, which they toured extensively around the UK.

"A moving and quietly joyous collection of pieces weaving together strands of folk, jazz and country."

The Guardian "One of Britain's most distinct and talented voices."

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As well as songs from the new album the live set from Roddy and his band will feature tunes from both previous albums alongside several Idlewild numbers.

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reLOADED SARAH MONTEITH + HOTEL INDIA

Fri 24 May, doors 7pm / £6 in advance / £7 on door / STANDING ONLY Falkirk singer/songwriter, Sarah Monteith brings her talents to Stirling to release her latest EP, Broken Bones, at May’s Reloaded.

Sarah’s well rehearsed after playing over 700 shows throughout the UK, including supports with The Levellers and Tom Hingley from

Inspiral Carpets.

Support comes from Falkirk five-piece Hotel India. The lads have played the Tolbooth in a number of different guises before separately, but this will be the inaugural performance at the venue for the band.

reLOADED LITTLE KICKS + NO MORE IDOLS

Fri 7 Jun, 7pm / £6 in advance / £7 door / STANDING ONLY This Granite City quartet are back in Stirling to Dirty Hearts Club, The Little Kicks continue headline June’s Reloaded. In recent years the their assault on the indie scene ahead of band have earned the respect from the likes recording their third album this Summer. of Steve Lamacq and Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music), supported a multitude of bands from Support comes from Indie-rockers No More Foals to Frightened Rabbit and of course Idols from Clackmannanshire. running their own legendary clubwww.facebook.com/tolboothstirling night, The www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth 12

CEDRIC WATSON & BIJOU CREOLE Sat 25 May, 8pm ÂŁ14/ÂŁ12

From the warm heart of Cajun Country, multiple Grammy nominee Cedric Watson is the young king of the Louisiana scene.

Cedric and his trusted band carry with them the spirit of the Blue Moon Saloon, the passion of the all night porch party and the joy of the session on the bayou resurrecting the ancient sounds of the French and Spanish contra dance and bourre alongside the spiritual rhythms if the Congo tribes of West Africa, sold as slaves in Louisiana.

Creole folk, swamp blues and upbeat zydeco are all on the menu as fiddle and accordion master Cedric Watson hosts a musical feast Louisiana style! He even occasionally throws in a bluegrass fiddle tune or an old string band number.

"Fiddler Cedric Watson moves like a rock star". Songlines "An agressive and gifted reanimator of Louisiana Creole music".

New York Times

A prolific songwriter, his albums are a tapestry of pulsing rhythms and creole poetry and his live performances are unforgettable.

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STATE OF THE UNION

BOO HEWERDINE & BROOKS WILLIAMS Fri 31 May, 8pm ÂŁ12

In the grand tradition of 'The Special Relationship', State Of The Union combines the talents of America and England, producing an end result that is sure to delight fans of hook-laden songs, fiery and emotional guitar playing and soulful vocals.

Tapping into a multitude of influences, from Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash to Blind Lemon Jefferson, the wide open Fenlands and the frenetic buzz of London, State Of The Union is a masterclass in songwriting, showing off the talents of bluesy Americana stalwart Brooks Williams and cult British singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine to full effect.

Hewerdine has had his songs recorded by such artists as Eddi Reader, kd Lang, Jerry Douglas, Kris Drever, Heidi Talbot – in fact more than 400 of his songs have been recorded. Over the course of 17 albums Williams has secured a peerless reputation as a songwriter as well as being recognised as an outstanding guitarist.

Boo Hewerdine is an English songwriter and lead singer of indie legends The Bible.

Brooks Williams is a slide guitar wizard from Statsboro, Georgia, USA.

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DUO ARGONDIZZA Sat 8 Jun, 2.30pm ÂŁ8

Guitarist Peter Argondizza and violinist Katrina Bateman bring an eclectic and exciting combination of international music to this afternoon recital exploring everything from the baroque masterpieces of Vivaldi to the modern genius of Piazzolla’s tangos.

US born Peter Argondizza is currently a lecturer in Music at the University of Strathclyde and the Royal Conservatoire.

Vivaldi - Sonata in d minor Paganini - Sonata concertata in A, and Cantabile Piazzolla- Cafe 1930 and Nightclub 1960 de Falla- Spanish songs and dances Villa Lobos- preludes for solo guitar Granados- Spanish Dance

As a soloist he has performed widely and has commissioned and premiered works by British composers including Sally Beamish, Edward McGuire, Thomas David Wilson and Rory Boyle.

Stirling based violinist Katrina Bateman's orchestral career has included work with the London Mozart Players, BBC Concert Orchestra, the City of London Sinfonia, and Scottish Opera.

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MR MCFALL'S CHAMBER BALTIC PASSION Fri 14 Jun, 8pm / £14/£12

Mr McFall’s Chamber and their guests Cyril Garac (violin) and Maria Martinova (piano) head to the Baltic.

United by a powerful tradition of folksong, music from the Baltic is characterised by its rich emotional landscapes, distinctive harmonic language, and colourful mix of musical styles.

Intrepid explorers Mr McFall’s Chamber delve into this fascinating musical culture, combining music from Estonian minimalist Arvo Pärt with works by Zita Bružaitė and Erkki-Sven Tüür.

A helping of music from Scandinavia completes the programme, with a haunting sextet arrangement of Sibelius’ Einsames Lied and Olli Mustonen’s fiery Toccata for piano and strings.

Renowned for their performances of tango music, McFall’s also explore the world of Finnish tango, featuring beautiful music

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evocative of both South America and the Baltic region. Featuring international tango musicians Cyril Garac, violin, and Maria Martinova, piano.

Pioneering ensemble Mr McFall's Chamber have been described as 'the jewel in the Scottish musical crown' (The Scotsman), and 'potentially the most important single development on the Scottish music scene for a long time' (The Herald).

‘Why can’t all concerts be like this engaging, witty, relaxed, sophisticated, exquisitely played and just plain fun?’

The Times McFall's Chamber will return to the Tolbooth on 9 November to perform Tango Ball.

These performances are supported through Creative Scotland.

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RACHEL SERMANNI + KEN STRINGFELLOW + END OF NEIL Sat 22 Jun, 8pm / £10

At just 20 years old, Scottish singer-songwriter Rachel has taken the folk music scene by storm. A straight-up storyteller with a voice to blow all others clean out of the water, Rachel packs an almighty punch with her earthy melodies and astonishing acoustic guitar skills. Rachel’s razor-sharp wit and natural affinity with her audience belie her young age

and have led to support slots with the likes of Mumford and Sons, Elvis Costello, Ron Sexsmith and Fink. www.rachelsermanni.net Support comes from Ken Stringfellow of R.E.M./The Posies fame and local musician Neil Stewart, aka End of Neil.

LAU

Thu 27 Jun, 8pm / £14/£12 BBC Radio 2, Folk Award Winners, Best Band, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2013!

Lau combine stunning musicianship with a ground-breaking yet playful approach to traditional music – transcending the music they hold dear, creating a cutting edge sound and garnering praise from far beyond the roots scene.

Their new album ‘Race The Loser’, released in October 2012, pushes Lau’s complex, yet accessible sound, even further to the outer reaches of folk music whilst retaining all the strengths of the original acoustic trio (Kris Drever Vocals/Guitar, Martin Green Accordion, Aidan O’Rourke Fiddle). tickets 01786 27 4000

Set to be a special night of music.

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SUMMER CEILIDHS Weds 3, 24 Jul, 14 Aug, 8pm

Our ceilidhs are always really popular with visitors and ceilidh veterans alike!

THE HOT SEATS Fri 26 Jul, 8pm

Virginia's white hot Appalachian old-time, left of centre bluegrass band are back!

PHIL & ALY Fri 30 Aug, 7.30pm

The boys are back in town at The Albert Halls for another night of exceptional music.

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ARTS NEWS

FRANK EP launch

Back in February Dunblane indie rock quartet, FRANK, proudly emerged from the Tolbooth’s recording studio with their debut EP. The four tracks were recorded with the help of some investment from Creative Scotland’s Demo Fund. EP on show the band took to the stage at the Tolbooth back in February to launch the eponymous offering and as you can see they had a fantastic night at the sold out show.

Copies of the EP are available online via download stores with limited edition handmade physical copies on sale from the band or at Europa Records.

Scribblers Picnic RED: Summer Having moved the whole event music & drama forward in the year to May, we’re praying for sunshine hothouse as we take some of the best workshops local bands in the Stirling area to Charity Music Festival, Scribbler’s Picnic.

Come down and support the worthy cause on the 12th May at Stirling Rugby Club and make sure to come and visit the Tolbooth Tent while you’re there.

Now in it’s 4th year of running, Red is a multimedia performance spectacular.

Young people aged 11 –19 come together over a two week period during the Summer holidays to create both the music and the drama aspect of a brand new piece of work.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to extend songwriting, composing and performance skills and is delivered in conjunction with Youth Music Theatre Scotland.

Last year the work went on to be performed at the Edinburgh Fringe. Dates are the 7th July to the 20th July, cost TBC. To find out more about this year’s project please get in touch with Stephen Hume, humes@stirling.gov.uk

EMMA HAMILTON

As the Visual Arts Development Officer and director of The Changing Room gallery, Emma has invested a huge amount of energy into the work of the gallery and Tolbooth.

An award winning artist in her own right, Emma started as a volunteer at The Changing Room and has worked at the Tolbooth for 6 years, most recently as the VADO. Her position ended with the closure of The Changing Room gallery.

We will miss her commitment and dedication to creativity and wish her well.

Tolbooth Summer Jazz School

Mon 2nd & Tue 3rd July, 10am - 4pm/ Age: 10 - 21 yrs, ÂŁ10 for the two days *free to those who receive free school meals / unemployed For musicians of all levels, the Summer Jazz School tutors, jazz musicians Laura Macdonald (saxophone) and Kevin Mackenzie (guitar), alongside

two visiting jazz musicians, offer you a fantastic opportunity to develop and improve playing, improvisation, performance and your knowledge of jazz.

FEIS FHOIRT – End of term performance

On 15th June there will be a performance showcasing all that the young people have been learning at their classes through the year.

8 May / Suzanne Zeedyk Creative Development and Connectivity, Falkirk Town Hall, 4.30 - 6.30pm For tickets and more info... forthvalleycreativelearning. wordpress.com

FUTURE SELF

Supporting children at transition stages, digital artist Lisa Fleming will work with children in Fallin, Bannockburn and Cornton Primary Schools during April - June to explore what they might like to do in NETWORKING the future in regards to career is a collaboration between the or further study.

Education departments in Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire, With this in mind they develop creating opportunities together a digital portrait of themselves to explore creativity and creative and a portrait of themselves in learning through creative the future, asking what advice conversations, talks, CPD and they might say to their present networks. FVCL events are open self as the person they are in to anyone interested in creativity twenty years time. and creative learning.

Future Events: 17 Apr / Paul Collard - How Do We Capture and Measure Creativity? Tolbooth, 4.30 6.30pm 1 May / Prof Brian Boyd Careers and Future Learners, venue tbc, 4.30 - 6.30pm

The work produced will then be exhibited in Stirling after the summer.

This project is funded by Awards For All. For more information contact Clare Hoare.

CONTACTS: Carolyn Paterson Senior Programmer & Arts Development Officer 01786 27 4023 patersonc3@stirling.gov.uk

Stephen Hume Programmer & Music Development Officer 01786 27 4002 humes@stirling.gov.uk

Clare Hoare Cultural Co-ordinator 01786 27 4014 hoarec@stirling.gov.uk

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS ART

CHILDREN

COWANE CENTRE Sat 20 Apr - 15 Jun (except 18 May) Age 6 - 9 yrs: 9.45 – 11am Age 10 - 14 yrs: 11.30am – 12.45pm £34 (inclusive of materials)

Explore painting, printing and drawing - learn about colour, design and composition and have fun creating your very own works of art.

Tutor: Lori Anderson

POTTERY

COWANE CENTRE Sat 20 Apr - 15 Jun (except 18 May) Age 10 - 14 yrs: 9.45 – 11am Age 7- 9 yrs: 11.30am – 12.45pm £38 (inclusive of materials)

Explore the fabulous world of clay and learn different techniques to make wonderful original objects.

Tutor: Lorraine Robson

FIDDLE, CLARSACH, GUITAR, ACCORDION & WHISTLE Sat 20 Apr - 15 Jun

Music classes run by Feis Fhoirt, to book please contact John Macneil, 07770 930295

DRAMA

Sat 20 Apr - 8 Jun Age 6 - 9 yrs: 10.15am – 12.15pm Age 10 - 13 yrs: 1 – 3pm £50

Our ever-popular drama class includes stagecraft, voice, improvisation and character and script development.

Tutor: Anne-Marie Hopkins

HARMONICA

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PUMP UP THE JAM

Wed 24 Apr - 12 Jun Age 11+ yrs: 4.45 – 7.15pm FREE

Led by Scotland’s top professional musicians this is the place to develop your songwriting or performance skills.

Book now as it fills up FAST!

THE CITY MUSIC PROJECT Fri 10 May - 28 Jun Age 11+ yrs: 7 - 9pm FREE

Our Friday night music club. Come and have a go at playing an instrument and maybe even writing some songs. No previous musical experience required! Transport can be made available if needed, but is limited.

Contact Stephen at humes@stirling.gov.uk

TRAd WORkSHOPS

Mondays from 28 Jan - Jun Age 10 – 18 yrs, FREE Beginner's Whistle: 5.30 – 6.15pm

For those who would like to learn whistle but have had no previous experience.

The Traddies: 5.30 – 6.15pm

Group tuition in fiddle, guitar, whistle, flute and recorder. (min 6 months exp)

The Session & Session Extra: 6.20 – 7.20pm

Traditional music session and group tuition open to all trad instruments. (min 3-4 yrs exp)

Tolbooth Trad Band: 7 – 8.15pm All trad instruments. (by audition)

Group tuition and sessions are led by three of Scotland’s top trad musicians, Lori Watson, Claire Mann and Innes Watson.

For more info Clare Hoare on 01786 27 4014 and call 01786 27 4000 to book.

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children muSt have a signed consent form submitted BEFoRE the class starts.

Download a form www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth or call 01786 274000.

Please note we reserve the right to cancel classes if there are insufficient numbers.

STIRLING YOUTH JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Tuesdays from 29 Jan - Jun Age 10 – 18 yrs, FREE Access Ensemble: 5.30 – 6.30pm

A minimum of 1 yrs experience of instrument.

Stirling Youth Jazz Ensemble: 6.30 - 7.45pm A minimum of 4 yrs experience of instrument.

An amazing opportunity to work with two of Scotland’s most respected jazz musicians and educators, saxophonist Laura Macdonald and guitarist Kevin Mackenzie.

For more info Clare Hoare on 01786 27 4014 and call 01786 27 4000 to book.

The traditional music workshops are funded by YMI, the jazz workshops are funded by YMI and NYOS. Both are open to pupils attending Stirling Council schools.

ADULTS 16yrs+

FIDDLE

Wed 24 Apr - 12 Jun, 7 - 8.30pm £50/£42

For fiddlers keen to play together in a relaxed atmosphere, learning new tunes as well as technique. Not for complete beginners.

Tutor: Marie Fielding

CERAMICS

COWANE CENTRE Wed 24 Apr - 19 Jun (except 15 May), 7 – 9pm £60/£50 (Incl Materials & Firings)

Demonstration and tuition in a wide range of hand-built ceramic techniques including use of glazes but not potters’ wheel.

Tutor: Lorraine Robson

SINGIN' STIRLING

Thu 25 Apr - 13 Jun, 7 – 9pm £56/£48

Friendly, informal group singing. Learn a varied repertoire including traditional songs, chants, spirituals, contemporary material and harmonies. You don’t need to have sung before – everyone welcome.

Tutor: Jo Miller

GUITAR

Thu 25 Apr - 20 Jun (except 16 May) Beginners: 7 - 7.45pm £40/£32 Intermediate: 8 - 9.15pm £46/£38

Beginners will take you through the chord structures and basic techniques. Intermediate will explore different styles including contemporary. Bring your own guitar.

Tutor: Lorne Ralston

HARMONICA

Thu 25 Apr - 20 Jun (except 16 May) 7 - 8.30pm £32/£28 (+ £5 for harmonica)

Join our regular harmonica group to play tunes and learn about this great wee instrument.

Open to all ages and all levels.

Tutor: Niall Lee

PAINTING

COWANE CENTRE Wed 17 Apr - 12 Jun (except 15 May) 10 – 3pm £112/£96 or Fri 19 Apr - 14 Jun (except 17 May) 10 – 3pm £112/£96 Running times include 1 hours lunch break.

Participants to bring their own materials.

Tutor: Peter Russell

KNITTING & CROCHET BEE

Tue 2 Apr - 25 Jun 5.30 – 7.30pm £1 per session, includes refreshments.

An informal gethering for chatting, swapping patterns, techniques and tips. All levels welcome, no booking required.

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Steven Cairns

Nicola Cooper

Katy Dove

Claire Findlay

John Green

Christopher Helson

Christine Jones

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Suky Best

Jane Cameron

Anne-Marie Copestake

Mary Dove

Alec Finlay

Barbara Greenman

Daniel Henrie

Simon Jones

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Steven Anderson

Karla Black

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Raydale Dower

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Caishlan Herd

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Mal Cowtan

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Sarah Forrest

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Andrew Cranston

Bea Drysdale

Luke Fowler

Stuart Gurden

Petra Herzog

Andy Kennedy

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Simon Bloor

Julianna Capes

Tommy Crooks

Malcy Duff

Susan French

Karen Guthrie

David Hockney

Sean Kerr

Paul Logue

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Charles Avery

Tom Bloor

Nicola Carberry

Jenny Crowe

Fergus Dunnet

Alex Frost

Vicky Hale

Jenny Hogarth

Idris Khan

Karen Loughridge

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Cheryl Bailey

Nicola Boag

Paul Carter

Blair Cunningham

Mark Durden

Jennifer Fyfe

Emma Hamilton

Dan Holdsworth

Paul Kier

Cecilia Lundqvist

Marc Baines

Gary Bolam

Patrick Caulfield

Alan Currall

Paul Eames

Duncan Gainley

Richard Hamilton

Steve zollingsworth

Anne-Louise Kieran

Fiona Macalister

Emma Balkind

Corinne Botz

Sarah Cave

Gordon Dalton

Laura Edbrook

David Galletly

Rory Hamilton

Julian House

Julian Kildear

Robin Macdonald

Les

Lisa Barlow

Mark Boulos

Veronique Chance

Alan Davie

Karl Erickson

Alexander Gardner

Ian Hamilton Finlay

Dave Hunt

Cathy King

Lorna Macintyre

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Craig Barrowman

Sarah Bramley

Mike ChavezDawson

Kate Davis

Chris Evans

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King Mob

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Lucy Gibson

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Jean-Pierre Lapeyre

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Jenny Brownrigg

Rupert Clamp

Catriona Dickson

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James Gillray

Claude Heath

Joanne Tatham & Tom O’Sullivan

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Michael Mallett

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Pavel Buchler

Thomas A Clark

Andrew Dodds

Keith Farquhar

Margarita Gluzberg

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Leona Johnson

Magnus Lawrie

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Sarah Burnett

Nathan Coley

Maurice Doherty

Ruth Fazakeley

Alasdair Gray

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Alan Johnston

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Amy Marletta

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Since its opening in 1997 it quickly established a reputation for bringing the best in contemporary art to the area, to the only contemporary art gallery in Forth Valley.

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Moira Jeffrey, Scotland on Sunday, 17 March 2013.

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Stewart Murray

Linda Owens

Ruth Pringle

Michael Roy

David Sherry

Karen Strang

Michael Visocchi

Garry Wilson

Bullit Marquez

Janice McNab

MV & EE

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Mike Pumphrey

Rue Five

Scott Sherry

Catherine Street

Doris Voetter

David Wishart

Jacqueline Marr

David McNeil

Rosalind Nashashibi

Robert Andrew Parker

David Ramamge

Peter Russell

Stephanie Shiels

Beat Streuli

Jessica Voorsanger

Johannes Wohnseifer

Colin Martin

Nathaniel Mellors

Jason Nelson

Victor Pasmore

Graeme Ramsay

Frances Ryan

David Shrigley

Helen Stringfellow

Andy Wake

Martin Wohrl

Louise Martin

Alan Michael

Ben Nicholson

Andrew Paterson

Susanne Ramsenthaler

Hana Sakuma

Sick Happy Idle

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Caroline Walker

Catherine Woodley

Carolyn Mason

Robin Miller

Janie Nicol

Mark Pawson

Anna Ray

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Laura Simpson

Edward Summerton

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Wounded Knee

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Michael Young

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Caroline Muirhead

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Barry Scott

Aileen Stackhouse

Sue Tompkins

Catherine Whippey

Simon Yull

Stuart Mcgregor

Craig Mulholland

Yoko Ono

Olivia Plender

Mitch Robertson

Emma Scott-Smith

Kirsty Stansfield

Jane Topping

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Rene Zeh

Mandy McIntosh

Ellen Munro

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Pablo Robertson

Semi Conductor

Clare Stephenson

Sarah Tripp

Kenneth Whyte

Lucy McKenzie

Jim Murphy

Robert Orchardson

Charmian Pollock

Graeme Roger

Cathy Sexton

Douglas Stewart

Geoff Uglow

Michael Wilkinson

Lesley McLaren

Alisdair Murray

Christopher Orr

Nina Pope

Jon Rogers

Val Shatwell

Katherine Stewart

Donald Urquhart

Bedwyr Williams

Norman McLaren

Andrew Murray

Sally Osborn

Cecilia Postiglioni

Paul Rooney

Ann Shaw

Calum Stirling

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Equally, none of the gallery's achievements would have been possible without the dedication and commitment of a host of talented volunteers.

We would like to take this chance to thank them and you, our audience, for your support over the years.

Finally, it has been an honour for me to work with so many exceptional people and to be part of the wider UK network that nurtures the real talent we have in Scotland.

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INFORMATION Tolbooth is Stirling’s venue for live music and the arts and is the home for Stirling Council’s arts development team.

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Box Office: 01786 27 4000 Book online: www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Concessions

Conditions

TICKETS Book online www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth By phone

01786 27 4000 open Tue - Sat: 10am - 6pm

In person

Tolbooth Box Office is open Tue - Sat: 10am - 30 minutes after a performance starts.

ACCESS Tolbooth is fully accessible and can accommodate a number of wheelchair users at each performance. Please mention at the time of booking if you require a wheelchair space.

The Tolbooth has an induction loop system, please ask at Box Office for more details.

If you need information on tape, large print or Braille, contact 0845 277 7000.

Discounts are available to children (those under 16), students, people with disabilities, senior citizens, the unemployed and former and current members of the armed forces.

Proof will be required when purchasing or collecting tickets.

Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded unless the event is cancelled.

We reserve tickets for a maximum of 3 days. No reservations will be taken within 3 days of an event.

Booking fees vary but you will be advised at the time of purchase.

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GETTING HERE

Stirling is centrally located within Scotland and within easy reach of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen.

Public Transport

Parking

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On street parking is limited and metered until 5.30pm around Tolbooth. There are longer stay carparks in the city centre.

For information contact traveline Scotland www.travelinescotland.com

The information in this guide was correct at the time of going to print. Š Tolbooth, Stirling Council 2013

Fri 12 Apr

James

8pm

Rock/Pop

Sat 13 Apr

Control: pre-club House and Techno

8pm

House/Techno p5

Fri 19 Apr

Mairearad Green & Anna Massie

8pm

Trad

p5

Sat 20 Apr

James Grant

8pm

Rock/Pop

p6

Mon 22 Apr

Jimeoin: What?!

8pm

Comedy

p6

Fri 26 Apr

Paul Brady

8pm

Folk/Trad

p7

Sat 27 Apr

The Twilight Sad + United Fruit

doors 7pm

Rock/Pop

p7

Wed 1 May

Jazz Singers' Open Mic Night

8pm

Jazz

p8

Fri 3 May

An evening with...

8pm

Folk

p8

Sat 4 May

Ricky Ross

7.30pm

Rock/Pop

p9

Fri 10 May

Chris Stout & Catriona McKay

8pm

Trad

p9

Sat 11 May

Control: pre-club House and Techno

8pm

House/Techno p5

Thu 16 May

John Cooper Clarke

8pm

Spoken Word

p10

Sat 18 May

Roddy Woomble

8pm

Folk

p11

Fri 24 May

reLOADED Sarah Montieth + Hotel India

doors 7pm

Rock/Pop

p12

Sat 25 May

Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole

8pm

World

p13

Fri 31 May

State of the Union

8pm

Americana

p14

Sat 1 Jun

Control: pre-club House and Techno

8pm

House/Techno p5

Fri 7 Jun

reLOADED Little Kicks + No More Idols

doors 7pm

Rock/Pop

p12

Sat 8 Jun

Duo Argondizza

2.30pm

Classical

p15

Fri 14 Jun

Mr McFall's Chamber Baltic Passion

8pm

Classical

p16

Sat 22 Jun

Rachel Sermanni...

8pm

Folk/Pop

p17

Thu 27 Jun

Lau

8pm

Trad

p17

p4

01786 27 4000 www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth