Culture Stirling Events Guide, Sep-Dec 2018

SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2018 MUSIC | PERFORMANCE | CLASSES | CULTURESTIRLING.ORG

Steve Peat: Bikes & Beers CHRIS DIFFORD + Boo Hewardine Mànran & Skerryvore

Blue Rose Code

One Night of Queen

PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK Alvin Youngblood Hart KATHRYN Los Pacaminos JOSEPH Featuring Paul Young

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As the memory of one of the hottest summers ever fades, why not brighten up your Autumn nights with a great night out – and we have some truly wonderful performances lined up for you once again.

CONTENTS

At the Albert Halls we welcome the fabulous Leo Sayer who is on spectacular form and enjoying sell-out success once more. We also have some great fun nights out including One Night of Queen featuring Gary Mullen, and the acclaimed Hello Again, The Neil Diamond Story. There are some fantastic talks including mountain biker supreme Steve Peat, and Neil Oliver. Not to mention the festive success of Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook, along with a repeat of the mighty double bill of Mànran and Skerryvore!

At the Tolbooth don’t miss the return of Blue Rose Code, Squeeze’s Chris Difford, Kathryn Joseph in a Cryptic collaboration or the first time performances by blues/country maestro Alvin Youngblood Hart on a rare solo outing and the audio-visual spectacular Northern Flyway, which was a huge hit at Celtic Connections. Bloody Scotland comes to Stirling once again, including a murder musical mystery by Sophie Hannah at the Tolbooth.

And finally it is with sadness to let you know that I will be retiring this autumn. I have so loved my time here and feel so privileged to have brought some brilliant performers to Stirling. Equally it has been a joy to have watched the enjoyment and progression of local young performers taking part in our workshop programmes. Thanks for all your support and keep coming along and supporting live music.

All the best, Carolyn Paterson Culture Team Programmer & Arts Development Officer

a TOLBOOTH, JAIL WYND STIRLING FK8 1DE Box Office 01786 274000 Tuesday – Saturday: 10am-6pm b ALBERT HALLS, DUMBARTON RD STIRLING FK8 2QL Box Office 01786 473544 Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

TICKETS & ACCESS Conditions: tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded unless the event is cancelled. We reserve tickets for a maximum of three days.

No reservations will be taken within three days of an event. Concessions apply to some events; check individual event. Online booking fee applies. Our venues are 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. Tolbooth and Albert Halls have 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

Young Scot reward points are available – See information on page 28 for details, And look out for discounted performances with Young Scot logo.

TOLBOOTH PARKING The Old Town Jail Car Park, in St John Street, will be opened for the use of Tolbooth customers one hour before performances and re-opened for half an hour afterwards only. There will be no access out with these times. The Tolbooth is located in a residential area so your cooperation on use of the car parking facility is very much appreciated.

Tolbooth EMS Scottish Chamber Music Showcase 4 City Music Live 4 Greig Taylor + Support 4 Calum Stewart 5 Kathryn Joseph 5 Betse & Clarke 6 Bloody Scotland: The Generalist 6 Northern Flyway 7 Don Gordon's Bandolier 7 Jon Boden 7 Fergus McCreadie Trio 8 Strivelyn Ensemble 8 Keith James: The Music of Yusuf – Cat Stevens 8 Strange Behaviours Winter Party 9 Lightnin’ Willie & The Poorboys 9 The Dime Notes 10 Chuck Johnson & Fletcher Tucker 10 NYOS Jazz Orchestra 10 Blue Rose Code 11 Andrea Wilson 11 Chris Difford with Boo Hewardine 11 Scott Gibson 12 Chris Wood 12 Alvin Youngblood Hart 12 Adam Holmes & The Embers / Baskery 13 Rura 13 Dead or American 14 Shooglenifty 14 James Grant 14 Fred Morrison 15 Christmas Ceilidhs 15 Fara 15

Albert Halls Bloody Scotland 16 One Night of Queen 17 Jason Donovan 17 51 Shades of Maggie 17 Hotel California

18 Dreamboys 18 The Jimmy Shand Story 18 Touching the Void 19 Leo Sayer 19 Far, Far from Ypres 20 Swan Lake 20 Patsy Cline & Friends 21 The Simon & Garfunkel Story 21 Rolling Back the Years 21 The Dolls Dragged Up 22 Hello Again – Neil Diamond 22 Daniel Sloss 22 Steve Peat 23 Neil Oliver 23 Stirling Council School’s Concert 23 Stirling Orchestra and Stirling University Choir 24 NYCOS 24 The Proclaimers – SOLD OUT 24 Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook 24 Funbox: Once Upon a Christmas 25 Skerryvore & Mànran 25 Hogmanay Ceilidh 25 News 26/27 Young Scot 28 Classes 28/29 Coming Soon 31

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Scottish Chamber Music Showcase Sat 1 Sep, 1pm £5 + 6% booking fee

Enterprise Music Scotland presents the Scottish Chamber Music Showcase 2018 – an afternoon concert showcasing some of the finest talent within the Scottish Chamber Music sector, with each ensemble presenting a 20-minute recital.

The ensembles are: Agnew McAllister Duo (flute & guitar) Gelos Duo (saxophone & piano) Karmana (cello & guitar) Kentigern Quartet (string quartet) Sally and Calum Duo (soprano & clarinet)

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Calum Stewart Trio Tales from the North Thu 13 Sept, 8pm £13/£11

Uilleann Piping star Calum Stewart and his trio (Ronan Pellen on cittern, Yann Le Bozec on double bass), tour new album ‘Tales from the North’, inspired by Calum’s upbringing in Garmouth in the North of Scotland. Featuring primarily his own compositions, it’s a true reflection of Calum’s powerful and expressive playing, on what may be considered an Irish instrument, but with an undoubtedly Scottish sound.

City Music Live + The CML ‘Big Gig’ @ the Albert Halls*

Calum’s recent work includes recording with the London Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road studios for composers Thomas Newman and Howard Shore, as well as collaborations with Nitin Sawhney and touring with Julie Fowlis’s band.

The Tolbooth’s under 18s gig nights return, with a fresh team of musicians and creative types booking and promoting the events. Open to bands, solo acts and everything in between, first ever gig or 100th! All styles welcome. October 19th sees the first CML ‘Big Gig’ event, with a bumper lineup taking to the huge Albert Halls stage! See Facebook for info and to ask to play! facebook.com/citymusiclive

Cryptic presents

Fri 7 Sept, 19th October*, Thu 22 Nov, Thu 20 Dec, 7.30pm £4 Ages 12-18

Greig Taylor + Support Sat 8 Sept, 8pm £12.50 Standing

Greig Taylor is the former singer and songwriter in Stirling’s GT’s Boos Band, known for their appearance on BBC Four’s ‘UK’s Best Part Time Band’, and for performing with the likes of the original Gary Moore Band at festivals and venues throughout the UK and Europe.

His new ‘Songbook’ style album sees Greig and his eightpiece band re-imagining a diverse range of hits, spanning Joe Cocker, Depeche Mode, Neil Diamond, Alicia Keys and Willie Nelson. This show will see the album played in full – not to be missed! ‘Greig Taylor is an amazing singer’ Rhod Gilbert, BBC

Kathryn Joseph

Sat 15 Sep, doors 7.30pm £12 advance / £14 on the door

A uniquely engaging and intensely emotive performer, Kathryn’s debut album ‘Bones You Have Thrown Me and Blood I’ve Spilled’ threw her into the limelight, with her distinct, haunting vocal, and nostalgia-tinged piano/ percussion backing. Making her welcome return to the Tolbooth, Kathryn is touring in support of new album ‘When I Wake The Want Is’ with what promises to be a memorable multi-faceted performance in collaboration with visual arts organisation Cryptic. Designs by Czech body architect, Markéta Kratochvílová, set by James Johnson, lighting by Nich Smith, direction by Josh Armstrong.

‘Like watching an exposed photograph slowly come into focus it’s an intense return, building to a dynamic, compelling conclusion’ Clash Magazine

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Betse & Clarke Explorers of Ozark Music

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Northern Flyway

Fri 21 Sep, 8pm £12/£10

Wed 26 Sept, 8pm £14/£12

Betse Ellis, previously of The Wilders, plays powerful and beautiful old time fiddle tunes, sings traditional Ozark songs, and shares her own songs with themes relating to human experience. Expect her to tell some stories along the way, featuring personal moments with her fiddle mentor Violet Hensley.

A brand-new music and visual creation by Inge Thomson and Jenny Sturgeon, exploring the ecology, folklore, symbolism and mythology of birds and birdsong, alongside themes of human and avian migration, the seasons’ cycle and humanity’s relationship with nature. Featuring singer/ multi-instrumentalist Sarah Hayes (Admiral Fallow) and phenomenal vocal sculptor Jason Singh, it draws on such sources as the extensive field recordings of musician/ composer and birdsong expert Magnus Robb, Sturgeon’s background as a biologist and Thomson’s home turf of Fair Isle. A multi-dimensional, magically immersive performance, Northern Flyway is set against a landscape of bird images, creating an intensely visceral, audio-visual experience.

Clarke Wyatt is an engaging finger-style banjo player, drawing inspiration from great traditional and inventive banjoists of earlier decades such as Mike Seeger and John Hartford.

‘Authentic… from the heart with plenty of soul.

Betse and Clarke are as good as it gets’ Daren Dortin, Ozark Highlands Radio

Don Gordon’s Bandolier Fri 28 Sep, 7.30pm £12

Scene Zero presents

Bloody Scotland The Generalist – A Murder Mystery Musical!

Sat 22 Sep, 2pm & 7.30pm £12/£10 A Staged Reading, with Songs John Danes, a ‘generalist’ who does all sorts of strange jobs for all kinds of peculiar people, is about to set off to Idlewyld House when a strange man knocks on his door. This stranger knows John is expected at Idlewyld House, though he won’t say how he knows. When asked who he is, he says only ‘I am the murderer’, and then disappears… The Generalist is a familyfriendly murder mystery musical, containing a serious puzzle and thirteen brilliantly catchy original songs. Think Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap meets Tim Minchin’s Matilda!

Sophie Hannah is an internationally bestselling crime writer and author of the new Hercule Poirot novels, commissioned by Agatha Christie's estate and publishers. Annette Armitage is a composer, musician and teacher based in Cambridge Performance lasts 2.5 hours to include interval

The launch party of local musician Don Gordon’s Bandolier Tales album. A show featuring the Doune and Deanston Pipe Band (who also feature on the album). Support act ‘One For The Road’ and Don Gordon’s ‘Bandolier’ feature the incredible vocals of Wily Bo Walker and Louise Ward with the solid rhythm section of Rocket Ron on drums and Clarky on bass.

Three great acts for the price of one. Tickets from www.bandoliertales.com

Jon Boden

Sat 29 Sep, 8pm £15/£13

Jon Boden has become the ‘stand out performer of his generation’ (The Guardian) of traditional folk, but one whose repertoire extends far beyond the boundaries of the genre.

Best known as lead singer/arranger of the progressive folk juggernaut Bellowhead, Jon’s solo career began with a live performance at Cambridge Folk Festival in July 2016, debuting a style quite in contrast to that of his big band.

His latest album ‘Afterglow’ continues Jon’s flamboyant songwriting, this time following the course of two lovers over the night of a fire-lit city carnival.

‘Alone, Boden still has the energy of a twelve piece band’ EDS Magazine

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Fergus McCreadie Trio Fri 5 Oct, 8pm £12/£10

This year’s winner of Best Instrumentalist at the Scottish Jazz Awards, pianist Fergus McCreadie from Dollar has been making a big impression on festival and club audiences alike.

His trio has won standing ovations at Edinburgh, Islay and Aberdeen jazz festivals and went down a storm at Gateshead Jazz Festival in April, having won the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award in 2016. The Trio’s debut album ‘Turas’ in April, and has been described as joining the dots between American and European jazz giants McCoy Tyner and Esbjorn Svensson and the Scottish folk tradition.

‘Exhilarating’ The Herald

Strivelyn Ensemble

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Strange Behaviours

Strange Behaviours Winter Party Sat 13 Oct 7.30pm

Another chance to chase some of the best emerging and celebrated Scottish artists around the building all night.

A cherry-picking of indie / alternative / singer-songwriter / hip hop / other, staged across the Tolbooth’s various unique rooms.

Multiple stages, surprise packages, familiar faces and local heroes. No two Strange Behaviours ‘mini-fests’ like this are ever the same – so make sure you don’t miss it. Keep an eye on the Strange Behaviours Facebook page for line-up announcements and more info about the event facebook.com/strangebehavioursstirling

Sat 6 Oct, 7.30pm £13/£11

The Strivelyn Ensemble return to the Tolbooth, bringing an exciting and lyrical programme. The ensemble is comprised of three local professional string players (all alumni of London’s Royal Academy of Music). In addition to Kevin Duggan, organist of Dunblane Cathedral, on piano, Katrina Bateman is on violin, Elaine Koene on viola and Jane Colvin on cello. Their programme is built around Beethoven’s dynamic third piano quartet and Schumann’s evocative and heartfelt piano quartet. They will also be giving the second ever performance of Duggan’s composition for piano, violin and viola, entitled ‘Arches’.

Keith James The Music of Yusuf – Cat Stevens Wed 10 Oct, 8pm £15 + 6% Booking Fee

Keith James is a well-respected and inventive guitarist singer/ songwriter who specialises in performing intimate, carefully researched biographic style concerts. An event that gives far more than just the music itself, Keith weaves the story of Cat Stevens’ life from his early pop career, life threatening illness and spiritual journey around a performance of his most memorable songs. Expect greatest hits like Wild World, Father and Son, Moonshadow and many more. Proceeds and audience donations from this tour of concerts will go to the UNICEF UK Syrian Children’s appeal. ‘certainly the UK’s most celebrated and evocative interpreter of golden music’ The Guardian

Lightnin’ Willie and the Poorboys

Thu 25 Oct, 8pm £14/£12 Standing

Lightnin’ Willie from Dallas, Texas, is a veteran bluesman who plays a compelling, hard swinging brand of blues.

20 years touring throughout the US and Europe has seen him play alongside legends such as Paula Nelson, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Leon Russell, while landing his original tunes on numerous film and television soundtracks.

Lightnin’ Willie has the unique knack of bringing his audience into his 'living room', making everyone comfortable while forgetting their problems for a couple of hours.

‘One of the best contemporary Blues songwriters and performers’ Peter Anderson, Grammy multi-awardwinning producer ‘What he doesn't know about putting on a good show isn't worth knowing’ Blues In Britain

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The Dime Notes

Blue Rose Code

Blues drenched clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans jazz with London’s hard-swinging vintage jazz band. The Dime Notes have unearthed a repertoire of stomps, blues, and forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton and Red Nichols. Fronted by Chris Barber’s long-time clarinetist David Horniblow and American pianist Andrew Oliver, the band is anchored by the unstoppable pulse of London’s finest rhythm guitarist Dave Kelbie and in-demand bassist Tom Wheatley.

A nomad both geographically and musically, Blue Rose Code aka Ross Wilson writes from the heart. His latest album The Water Of Leith, addresses themes of love, loss, travel and home, painting with colours of folk, jazz, soul and pop – an eclecticism that has become a hallmark. On stage Ross is masterful, whether solo or with his band (tonight is a trio), with the grace and passion of his songs shining through each and every performance. ‘… an ode to forgiveness, to letting go of the past and holding on to hope – it’s an astonishingly accomplished, pure and sincere record’ The Skinny Album of the Year 2017

Golden Hum:

Andrea Wilson Oh’ What A Night

Fri 26 Oct, 8pm £14/£12

Chuck Johnson & Fletcher Tucker

Sat 27 Oct, doors 7.30pm £10 advance/ £12 on door

Double-bill of transportive American music: Chuck Johnson’s 2017 landmark LP ‘Balsams’ was described by Pitchfork as a ‘fully realized sonic world’, a ‘universe unto itself’. A series of meditative soundscapes fashioned on pedal steel guitar into diaphanous worlds of sound akin to Brian Eno’s ambient compositions. Fletcher Tucker’s experimental folk is born from the natural environment of California’s Big Sur, uniquely textured songs inspired by creeks, mossy groves and misty mountain paths, culminating in critically-acclaimed debut ‘Cold Spring’ for Gnome Life Records.

NYOS Jazz Orchestra with guest Jason Singh

Wed 31 Oct, 7pm £14/ concessions £8/ Under 25s £5 Presenting a profusion of cool jazz in two parts. In part one, we celebrate the music of Joe Zawinul’s groundbreaking group Weather Report, celebrating the fusion of jazz with rock grooves. In part two the Jazz Orchestra are joined by beatboxer and vocal sculptor Jason Singh, whose work spans sound installations, live film scores and vocal recreations of birdsong and entire forestscapes. Director of Jazz at NYOS Malcolm Edmonstone has worked closely with Jason to arrange aspects of his work for this challenging yet mouthwatering collaboration.

Fri 2 Nov, 8pm £16.50/£15

Sat 3 Nov, 7.30pm £14/£10

Andrea is a Veteran of stage and screen – a finalist on ‘The X Factor’ and a star on Andrew Lloyd Webbers ‘Over the Rainbow’ and ‘I’d Do Anything’ to name a few. A dedicated Musical Theatre performer, she has been involved in many London showcases, performed for the BBC One club in London and produced her own show, staged at the Macroberts arts centre amongst other venues. Andrea shall be joined on stage by special guest and incredible vocal talent Craig Miller, for a performance that will take in music from the silver screen, musicals, Motown, divas, dance and modern soul.

Chris Difford, with Boo Hewardine Wed 7 Nov, 8pm £16

As a member of one of London’s best-loved bands, the Squeeze co-founder has made a lasting contribution to English music with hits such as ‘Cool For Cats’, ‘Up The Junction’, ‘Labelled With Love’, ‘Hourglass’ and ‘Tempted’. Touring acoustic in support of new autobiography ‘Some Fantastic Place’, Chris’s passion for innovation and love of playing still drives him to carry on writing rather than sit back and admire his handiwork. Opening the evening and also accompanying Chris will be Boo Hewerdine, co-writer on Chris’ forthcoming album ‘Not Only But Also’.

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Scott Gibson Anywhere But Here Fri 9 Nov, 8pm £12/£10

Scott was just 16 when he first set off on a voyage of self-discovery. His destination? Kavos, obviously. Where else?

Gibson takes you on an odyssey charting the choppy waters of youth in a blisteringly funny hour about the escapism and hedonism of travel. A story about friendship, love, pool parties, travel insurance and the Greek third-choice goalie.

Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer 2016.

5 Stars… The Mirror, The Guardian, The Herald, The List and Broadway Baby

Chris Wood

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Adam Holmes & The Embers/Baskery Fri 16 Nov, 8pm £15/£13

One of Scotland’s foremost singer/songwriters and the Swedish Queens of Americana/Roots music bring their 2018 double-headline tour to the Tolbooth for an unmissable night. Adam Holmes and his band The Embers combine the textures of classic artists like Paul Simon, Tom Petty and Ryan Adams with a hint of Scotland to provide their own brand of soulful roots music.

Baskery is a band built on the foundations of Roots and Americana, blended with punk energy and the subtlety of classic songwriting. The Swedish sisters have toured worldwide, sharing stages with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty, Mumford and Sons and many more.

Sat 10 Nov, 8pm £14/£12

An uncompromising songwriter with an independent streak that shines through everything he does, Chris’s recent album ‘So Much to Defend’ received wide critical acclaim, including reflections on minor league football, empty nest syndrome, learning to swim and, not least, the Gecko as a metaphor for contemporary society. On stage he has the air of a craftsman who effortlessly reaches deep into an enviable repertoire of songs before revealing another gem.

‘Chris Wood might be the Ken Loach of songwriting. Very political, but at the same time full of compassion… He’s good, quite probably the very best we have today, and we need him more than ever.’ fROOTS Magazine

Alvin Youngblood Hart Tue 13 Nov, 8pm £13/£11

A rare solo outing by Grammy Award-winning Alvin Youngblood Hart, who has been described as the cosmic American love child of Howlin’ Wolf and Link Wray, with praises sung by everyone from Bob Dylan to guitar gods Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor. Born in Oakland, California, Hart was influenced by the Mississippi Country Blues performed by his relatives. Now known as one of the world’s foremost practitioners of country blues, it’s your chance to catch up close an artist that has played some of the world’s most legendary venues.

‘The boy got thunder in his hands!’ Taj Mahal

Rura

Sat 17 Nov, 8pm £15/£13

With the recent release of hotly anticipated third album ‘In Praise of Home’ alongside extensive international touring, RURA have affirmed their position as one of Scotland’s most powerful groups.

The group’s fire first ignited in 2010 as award-winners at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections festival, where they have since appeared on a remarkable seven consecutive occasions – most recently at a sold-out headline show in the legendary Old Fruitmarket venue. Since then, the now 4-piece line up of Jack Smedley, Steven Blake, David Foley and Adam Brown’s powerful, entrancing instrumentals have been a main stage highlight of many of the world’s leading folk festivals across 20+ countries.

‘One of the most exciting bands on the Scottish folk scene’ Songlines

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Strange Behaviours

Dead or American

Sat 24 Nov, doors 7.30pm £5 advance / £7 on the door

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Fred Morrison

Fri 7 Dec, 8 pm £14/£12

Emerging from a 9 year hiatus, cult-heroes of the Stirling music community Dead or American return with new material and a new tour. Active between 2000-2009, the band were torchbearers for Stirling’s DIY scene - starting their own label, collaborating and forming links a network of Scottish bands, and forging tours across the UK and Europe.

After almost a decade in which members went on to form celebrated bands such as Hey Enemy! and Outblinker, the band return with new single ‘Letter To A Ghost’, their first new material since the late 00s.

Although born and raised near Glasgow, it's the celebrated Gaelic piping tradition of his father's native South Uist in the Outer Hebrides that forms the bedrock of Morrison’s intensely expressive, uniquely adventurous style. His first-love instrument remains the great Highland bagpipes, however over the years his mastery has expanded to encompass whistles, Scottish smallpipes, or reelpipes (Morrison being a pivotal populariser of this once-rare variety) and Irish uilleann pipes. He was also one of the first Scottish artists to forge dynamic links with his Celtic cousins in Brittany and north-west Spain, adding further to his repertoire of influences and tunes.

Shooglenifty

Christmas Ceilidhs

Fri 30 Nov, 8pm £15/£13 Standing

What better way to celebrate St Andrews Day! Lighting up the stage with joy and verve has always been Shooglenifty’s USP, now re-formed with new fiddler in the shape of pint-sized fireball Eilidh Shaw. Formed in 1990, the band have promoted Scottish music the world over for 25+ years.

As happy playing a small highland village hall as they are on an outdoor festival stage, their sound fuses traditional and traditional-sounding melodies with the beats and bass lines of contemporary influences. After a summer of festival appearances and a new album out, the Edinburgh-based Acid Croft pioneers are in sparkling form. There will be dancing.

James Grant

Sat 1 Dec, 8pm £16/£14

James Grant is one of the most renowned and respected performers Scotland has ever produced. Drawing from a broad palette of pop, folk, soul, country and blues influences, and interweaving his solo compositions with Love and Money favourites, James twins darkly literate, melodically lush songcraft with his richly potent vocals and virtuoso guitar work, leavening his performances with dashes of wickedly acerbic humour. Classics from the eighties through the noughties will be performed with customary wit, style and dexterity. Music to fill the heart and stir the soul.

Sat 8 Dec, Family 3-5pm £10/£8 Evening 7.30-10.30pm £12/£10 What better way to spend the lead up to Christmas than celebrating the festive season with friends and family in traditional Scottish style? Expect the usual seasonal fun with the ever-popular International Ceilidh Collective. Don’t worry if you’ve never been to a ceilidh before, a caller will talk you through the dances and ensure a fun time for all.

Both ceilidhs are open to all, though the afternoon ceilidh is particularly popular with families of all ages.

Fara

Fri 14 Dec, 8pm £14/£12

FARA present a unique night of Christmas cheer - a medley of festive music, original song and tunes with a Christmas twist which will provide audiences with a lot to celebrate this coming festive season. Fara combines four musicians at the forefront of today’s Scottish folk scene – Jennifer Austin, Kristan Harvey, Jeana Leslie and Catriona Price – to produce a fiery sound rooted strongly in their Orcadian upbringing.

With vibrant arrangements full of rich harmonies, stunning vocals, energetic fiddle playing and driving piano, Fara’s music is a thrilling mixture of self-penned songs and traditional Orkney tunes. ‘Torch bearers of a freshly reinvigorated tradition’ AllMusic

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SCOTLAND’S INTERNATIONAL CRIME WRITING FESTIVAL

One Night of Queen Gary Mullen and the Works Fri 7 Sep, 7.30pm £22/£21/£20/£19

In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the show’s history. Gary Mullen and the Works’ have since performed throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand to sell-out audiences and have twice rocked the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. This show will ROCK you!

Jason Donovan & his Amazing Mid-Life Crisis Thu 13 Sep, 8pm £25 /under 16s £17.50

Hopefully third time lucky for this rescheduled date. A unique opportunity to see Jason like you’ve never seen him before!

With a wealth of tantalising tales, this autobiographical show will take Jason’s recent 50th birthday as its starting point and will zigzag back and forth through his life. Hear some new stories (and possibly one or two you’ve heard before!) plus some acoustic versions of the songs you know and love for a night like no other!

Robert C Kelly & GBL Productions 51 Shades of Maggie Fri 14 Sep, 7.30pm £25 Age 16+

Due to the strong language & themes of an adult nature this show is deemed unsuitable for anyone under the age of 16.

S P ON S O R E D BY

IRVINE WELSH — VAL MCDERMID — PETER JAMES DENISE MINA — FUN LOVIN’ CRIME WRITERS — FRANK GARDNER STUART MACBRIDE — AMBROSE PARRY — MC BEATON PROFESSOR SUE BLACK — ANN CLEEVES — LOUISE PENNY

After 3 sell-out Scottish tours comes the return of this smash hit comedy starring the original Scottish ‘Maggie’, ‘River City’ and ‘Gary: Tank Commander’ star Leah MacRae. Written

by Leesa Harker, the best-selling send-up of 50 Shades of Grey tells the story of loveable Maggie, who, like most women, has been let down by all the men in her life. This hilarious and naughty play will have you laughing out loud on Maggie’s journey of love, booze and whips! Prepare for the funniest, sexiest (and maybe dirtiest) show you shall see this year.

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Hotel California

Sat 15 Sep, 7.30pm £19/£17 Hotel California, a six piece ensemble of musicians, return to perform their spectacular show that gives you 100 minutes of pure Eagles nostalgia. You’ll return to a dark desert highway, cool wind in your hair, or stand on that street corner in Winslow, Arizona when you join Hotel California as they faithfully re-create The Eagles and their Californian Sunshine Rock sound. Expect a set that includes tracks from the outstanding Long Road Out Of Eden album.

The Eagles’ music is timeless, appealing to audiences of every age, bringing back memories and touching the hearts and souls of each new generation.

The Dreamboys featuring Jake Quickenden

Wed 19 Sep, 8pm £37.50/£27.50/£24.50 + 6% Booking Fee per ticket The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand new show, only this time with a very special celebrity guest, Jake Quickenden from The X Factor, I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and Dancing On Ice. The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK's most famous and successful show of its kind in history. Their breath taking show spectacular has been perfectly created for hen nights, birthday parties and girls nights out with all your friends.

With special guest appearances on some of the UK's biggest TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Loose Women, plus massive sold out Worldwide tours, book your tickets fast!

The Jimmy Shand Story Fri 5 Oct, 7.30pm £20.50/£19.50

A celebration of the life and music of the late Sir Jimmy Shand, a legend of Scottish Dance Music whose tunes continue to feature in the repertoire of most traditional accordionists and Dance Bands. Performing the music will be virtuoso Brandon McPhee, with his Scottish Band, with narration by Film and TV Star Dave Anderson. A must for all fans of the accordion and Scottish dance music.

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Touching the Void

Thu 11 Oct, 7.30pm £12.50/£10 Film Certificate 15 6% booking fee per ticket A special chance to see this BAFTA award winning ‘Best British Film’ and hear just what it took to shoot arguably the most iconic and gripping mountain film ever made. Join EMMY award winning cinematographer Keith Partridge Void’s mountain cameraman - on his own journey behind the scenes of this epic tale of survival. In the mid-eighties two ambitious young British climbers set off to make the first ascent of the remote West Face of Siula Grande, Peru. Their epic ascent to the summit was however surpassed by events that unfolded on their way down when Joe Simpson falls and breaks his leg. While attempting a solo rescue mission his climbing partner Simon Yates inadvertently lowers Joe over an ice-cliff. With the rope jammed and in a ferocious storm Joe is frostbitten and freezing to death. Simon is forced to make the most agonizing decision of all… What happened has become the stuff of legend.

Leo Sayer

Fri 12 Oct, 7.30pm £27.50 (back balcony £29) After the sell-out success of his 2015 and 2017 tours, Grammy award winning, international chart-topping, British music legend Leo Sayer is returning to the UK for a short series of concerts and festival appearances. Leo is currently celebrating his recent release ‘The Gold Collection’ which became his 15th top 40 album in the UK charts. Known the world over for his army of hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Band, I Can’t Stop Loving You and the transatlantic number ones, When I Need You and You Make Me Feel Like Dancing; Leo is very excited to be back in his home country and looking forward to giving his audience an high energy concert of his much loved greatest hits. With 16 hit albums and 26 hit singles to his credit, Leo Sayer is one of the most successful acts the UK has ever produced and remains hugely popular worldwide.

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Far, Far from Ypres Sun 14 Oct, 7.30pm £15/£10

A multimedia performance presenting World War One through songs from the trenches and music halls along with more recent songs inspired by the conflict, and poetry and prose readings. Devised, written and produced by Ian McCalman of the folk group The McCalmans, the show is narrated by BBC Radio Scotland presenter Iain Anderson, and joining him will be performers including Barbara Dickson, Siobhan Miller, Dick Gaughan, Ian McCalman, Professor Gary West, Stephen Quigg, Ian Bruce, Sangsters and others (NB possible changes to cast for some shows). Far, Far from Ypres is the story of the Scottish war effort during WW1, told through the eyes of fictional soldier Jimmy MacDonald. This highly acclaimed production filled the Glasgow Concert Hall, receiving a prolonged standing ovation. This tour is part of the Scottish Governments commemorative events for the centenary of the final year of WW1. ‘A standing ovation raised the roof … a stirring end to a night honouring a terrible tragedy, one that left the entire audience moved and sombre, but strangely elated’ Broadway Baby

Russian National Ballet

Swan Lake

Thu 18 Oct, 7.30pm £19.50/£18/£15 After the sold-out performances of Nutcracker last year, Russian National Ballet is back in the UK with the most famous Ballet of all time. Swan Lake is one of Tchaikovsky’s best works and the greatest of all romantic ballets, featuring some of ballet’s most memorable music and breath-taking dance.

Swan Lake is full of mystery and romance and has captured the imagination of timeless generations over the years, and continues to attract worldwide audiences, young and old.

A wonderful evening out from which you will cherish memories for a long time. For more information www. russian-national-ballet.com

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Patsy Cline & Friends

Sun 21 Oct, 7.30pm £18.50 / £17.50 / £10 + 6% booking fee per ticket.

Tribute Concert to Patsy Cline, Hank Williams and Jim Reeves.

Patsy Cline was a record breaking recording artist spending 251 weeks in the US Country Music Album Charts. Sue Lowry with her powerful rendition of Crazy, Sweet Dreams & I Fall to Pieces will take you back to those Honky Tonk days of pure Country Music. Marc Robinson (renowned for playing Buddy Holly) will pay tribute to the Granddaddy of Country Music Hank Williams and Lee Davidge performs a sensitive tribute to Jim Reeves with his authentic costume and iconic mesmerizing voice.

Please wear your Western wear and join us for a Hayride of a Show! Suits all ages, as long as you’re prepared for a ‘Honkin Tonkin’ good Time! Pure Country Magic!

The Simon and Garfunkel Story 50th Anniversary Tour Thu 25 Oct, 7.30 £22, £20, £18

Direct from its success at London’s Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, a Sold Out Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!

Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. ‘Fantastic’ Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2 ‘Authentic and Exciting’ The Stage

Timeless Theatre

Rolling Back the Years Fri 26th October, 7.30pm £15/£13

Join the cast as they take you on a roller coaster ride of music, dance and laughter through the 1950’s, 60’s, 70’s and more.

The ultimate feel-good show, guaranteed to have you singing along. This spectacular show is starring West End and international vocalists supported by the stunning Timeless Showgirls, beautifully costumed and choreographed for each decade. Add to that a touch of comedy, fabulous harmonies and over 160 dazzling costumes, this high energy show is one not to be missed! Prepare yourself for classic hits from Neil Sedaka, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Jersey Boys, Elvis Presley, Showaddywaddy and many more…

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Robert C Kelly

Speakers from the Edge

Thu 1 Nov, 7.30pm £30 Age 16+

Wed 14 Nov, 7.30pm £18/£16

The Dolls Dragged Up

Steve Peat – Bikes & Beers

The tan has barely faded from The Doll’s thick skin and they’re in trouble again and left lip-synching for their lives.

Missing money and nutcase gangsters are just some of the disasters they’ll dodge as the Dolls are dragged through a glittering underworld of rivalries, rhinestones and rammies on a camp, crazy, gusset-drenching adventure! Will longbrewing family resentments be resolved? Or the mystery of the missing dug? Will their dormant 1980’s disco dancing skills save them from Scotland’s fruitiest, nuttiest gangsters?

Not for the fainthearted or the weans under 16.

Mountain biking superstar Steve Peat tells the story of his illustrious racing career; the bikes, the world cups, the parties and the pursuit of the seemingly elusive World Championship title which some thought might never come! In Bikes & Beers, Steve takes audiences along the journey that saw him rise from plumbing to podiums and become one of the most successful men’s downhill racers of all time, showing just how the man who wouldn’t back down earned his place as a legend in the sport of mountain biking! Please note this show may contain strong language.

Hello Again Neil Diamond

Neil Oliver The History of Britain in 100 Places

Sun 4 Nov, 7.30pm £22/£20

Evocative imagery, video and narration enhance the magic, as Hello Again takes you on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50 year career. You’ll soon find yourself singing along to all the hits including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, Love on the Rocks, America and many more.

This is one of a very select few tribute shows, just so good they become a sensation in their own right.

Live Nation & MZA present

Daniel Sloss: X + Kai Humphries

Sat 17 Nov, 7.30pm £22.50/£15 under 16yrs /family of 4 £60 Groups 10+ buy 9 get 1 free/ Groups 20+ £18.50 each Neil was born to love Great Britain. During his 20 years travelling to every corner, and whilst filming BBC2’s ‘Coast’, he’s fallen in love all over again. From north to south, east to west it cradles astonishing beauty. The human story here is a million years old, and counting. The tolerant, easy-going peace we enjoy has been hard won and the places Neil’s seen have given him a unique view and understanding of British history. Hear in his amusing and entertaining way what it all means to him, and why we need to cherish and celebrate our wonderful countries.

Thu 8 Nov, 7.30pm £13.50/ concession £11.50

Don’t miss the stunning new show from Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and award winning comedy star!

Daniel’s last smash-hit tour spanned 150+ shows across 28 countries around the globe. He has performed on US TV’s ‘Conan’ a record 8 times, sold out 11 consecutive Edinburgh Fringes, and played 9 solo sold out seasons in London’s West End as well as 3 seasons off-Broadway in New York. Daniel has been featured on Comedy Central’s ‘Roast Battles’ and ‘Drunk History’, ITV’s ‘Sunday Night at the Palladium’.

Still just 27, this is his incredible 10th solo show.

With special guest Kai Humphries.

‘Dirty, sweet and clever’ New York Times

Stirling Council’s Schools Concert Fri 23 Nov, 7.30pm Tickets available from October

Stirling Council’s annual school’s concert involves over 200 musicians from all seven High Schools in a musical extravaganza including a vocal ensemble, symphony orchestra, wind band, pipe band, string orchestra, pianists, pipe band and guitarists, showcasing Stirling’s wealth of young musical talent. There are two performances again this year, tonight in The Albert Halls and in MacLaren High School on 24th November.

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Stirling Orchestra and Stirling University Choir Sun 2 Dec, 7.30pm Tickets £10/ Conc. £8/ £5 Student with ID/ Child £2

Kicking off their 2018/19 season with style, Stirling Orchestra and Stirling University Choir join forces to perform two exhilarating choral works – Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana and Handel’s coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest. Led by conductor Stephen Broad.

NYCOS

Tue 4 Dec, 7pm £8/£5 concession Tickets from NYCOS NYCOS Stirling Choir’s annual winter concert showcasing an exciting and varied repertoire. The singers aged 8-18 years, will be led by Choir Director, Anne Murphy. For tickets and details, contact Choir Co-ordinator, Margaret Glencross on 07964 130944 or via email Margaret-glencross@nycos.co.uk

Regular Music

The Proclaimers SOLD OUT Fri 14 Dec, Doors 7pm £32.50

Scotland's favourite band return for another unforgettable show packed with fan favourites and global hits. This year they have released their 11th studio album on Cooking Vinyl ‘Angry Cyclist’ before heading back out on tour with 48 dates across the UK.

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Funbox Presents

Once Upon A Christmas

Fri 28 Dec, 1pm & 3.30pm /Early Bird Offer until 31st August £10/ Thereafter £13.50 /Parent & baby under 12months £15.50/ Family £50 2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children/ Groups of 10+ £10 each ‘Tis the season for some singalong silliness with Anya, Kevin, Gary and Bonzo the Dog (formerly of The Singing Kettle).

Packed with singalong favourites like ‘Old King Cole’ and ‘Ye Canny Shove Yer Granny Aff A Bus’, festive classics like ‘Jingle Bells’ and brand new songs, ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS is the perfect seasonal treat for all the family. You might even get to help on stage and who knows, may see the big man in the red suit himself... but only if you’re in the good books! Come dressed as your favourite storybook character and bring a Santa hat!

Skerryvore & Mànran

Sat 29 Dec, 7.30pm £25/£23/£21 Stalls: Standing

A reprise of last year’s success in an unmissable high-octane bill of two of the best contemporary Scottish celtic folk-rock bands on the scene today! Each band will do a set each, this year Skerryvore followed by Mànran, finishing the evening with a mighty last number together for an evening to remember. Get your tickets fast!

‘Mànran are an exceptionally talented bunch of young guys that are taking the music world by storm’ Donald Shaw, Celtic Connections ‘Skerryvore – The sound of Young Scots Power Folk.’ Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2

Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook

Albert Halls’ Hogmanay Ceilidh

Sat 15 Dec, 7.30pm £26/£25/£24/£23

Mon 31 Dec, 7.30pm Tickets on sale from 2nd October Early bird £55 to 31st Oct/ Thereafter £60

An undisputed annual highlight, this festive bonanza features the stunning vocals of Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson and Kris Drever with the instrumental prowess of Phil, John McCusker, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the Songbook Brass Band, performing a heady mix of favourite classics and contemporary carols and tunes. As well as outstanding music, the evening is full of charm, humour, banter as well as some sing-a-long moments. What better way to get into the festive spirit – simply unmissable.

There is no finer night of the year and our Hogmanay Ceilidh is the perfect way to celebrate. With dinner, dancing, led once again by Ian McCallum and his band, entertainment and a full bar, there really is no better place to see in the New Year with old friends and new. Your co-hosts Anita Mackenzie and John Wilkinson, with dancers from The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, will provide the usual welcoming mix to make sure that your event will go with a swing. Carriages are at 1am.

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DOORS OPEN DAY & ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH September As part of Doors Open Day, there are two tours taking place around the Tolbooth on Sat 15th September, from 11-12 and 1-2pm. Contact the Tolbooth box office to reserve a place. There are many other Doors Open Day events on both Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September where you get to go behind the scenes at many of Stirling’s fabulous buildings most of which are normally closed… and it’s all FREE! www. doorsopendays.org.uk Door open day events are part of Archaeology month and activies include free digs, lectures and walks, exploring Stirling’s bloody history including the UK’s last beheading, graverobbing, witch trials as well as Wallace and Bruce! facebook.com/stirling-archaeology And enjoy the wonderful medieval pageantry of Stirling’s Marches, where the boundaries of the ancient burgh are inspected starting at 11am from Corn Exchange on 15th September, all welcome! stirlingwalkingthemarches.org

HELP MUSICIANS SCOTLAND Round Table Discussion Mon 10th September, 5-7pm FREE Help Musicians Scotland supports musicians throughout their career and retirement, in times of opportunity and of crisis, or facing a long-term illness or disability. An open consultation with the charity’s Scottish team, this is an opportunity for all with a career in music – musicians, venue owners, promoters, tutors etc - to learn about the charity and its work, to access support or to volunteer. Book your free place via the Tolbooth website.

culturestirling.org | NEWS 27 WINTERFEST: Christmas Lights Switch On Sun 18th November, from 2pm An afternoon of free family fun kicks off with the Santa Parade leaving The Albert Halls at 2pm and going along to the Thistles, followed by a radio roadshow at the foot of King Street. The lights switch on is at 5pm. Full details and complete Winterfest programme, including Hogmanay events will be available nearer the time on www.stirlingwinterfestival.com

GLASGOW 2018

TOPDAY 2018 Sat 20th October Now in its fourth year, TopFest returns as TopDay for another wide range of family arts workshops, activities & performances.

Staged across the Tolbooth, The Macrobert, The Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling Castle and the Engine Shed, the event is a perfect way to try out a new activity, have fun as a family and maybe even discover a new interest or hobby. Among activities confirmed for the day are dance & drama, art, CSI-style forensics at the Castle and historic talks and tours, with much more to come! Details will be added to Tolbooth website.

Over the summer there have been several activities funded by the Glasgow 2018 cultural programme running alongside the European Championships 2018 sporting activities in August. As the cycle time trial route includes Strathblane we were delighted that Stirling could be included in a variety of cultural opportunities.

This includes Scottish Opera performances for young children & families, packing up its theatre on wheels and bringing their ‘Pop-up Opera Roadshow’ to Fallin on 15th August and to Stirling on 26th August (outside The Albert Halls). Mischief la Bas street theatre add a bit of their colourful street theatre to the opening of the Special Olympics, whilst Macrobert hosted Tetradecathlon and bring ‘Cycle Cinema’ to Forthside on 12th August, working alongside Stirling Council and Heritage Environment Scotland. In addition, local community projects benefited too from a range of cultural activities including animation, photography, art and music. Six organisations were given funding for projects, Square Peg, Picture the Possible, Gossip, Doune & Deanston Youth Project, Raploch Community Trust and Stirling Plus.

Summer Workshops The venue was once again home to a wide range of fun and immersive arts activities, as the Tolbooth’s Summer Workshops programme landed in July and August. Digital music, art, crafts, puppetry and photography took place in and around the building, whilst Stirling Libraries brought brilliant tech opportunities with animation, robotics and coding. Our regular term-time workshops and classes are now on the horizon, with the new dates featured on the following pages.

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YOUNG SCOT

There are Young Scot Rewards opportunities at the Tolbooth, including working with our sound/lighting engineers and a free studio recording session.

More information will be on both the Young Scot website young.scot/stirling and culturestirling.org Look out for the 5 Tolbooth performances with Young Scot discounts (where you see Young Scot logo).

Young people must have a Young Scot Rewards account to participate in collecting points and redeeming reward opportunities.

Please note these rewards are also only available for Stirling Young Scot Card Holders.

To register and start collecting your points today check out young.scot/rewards For more information please contact The Youth Participation Team, Skills and Youth Employment on 01786 233560 or email skillsandyouthemployment@stirling.gov.uk

ADULTS OOR WOOLLIE KNITTING & CROCHET BEE Tue 7 Aug – 18 Dec, 5:30-7:30pm An informal drop-in gathering for chatting, swapping patterns, techniques and tips.

All levels welcome, no booking required.

FIDDLE (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL) Wed 24 Oct – 12 Dec, 7-8:30pm £50/£42 for 8 sessions For fiddlers with some repertoire, who can play at a reasonable pace in several keys.

As well as looking at popular session tunes, focus will be on developing tone, fluency of notes, along with more intricate bowing techniques and ornamentation. Not for fiddlers at the early stage of learning to play. TUTOR: JO MILLER

unless otherwise stated all classes are in Tolbooth

CERAMICS – IN THE COWANE CENTRE Beginner: Tue 23 Oct – 12 Dec, 7–9pm Intermediate: Wed 24 Oct – 13 Dec, 7–9pm £60/£50 for 8 sessions includes materials & firings. Demonstration and tuition for mixed levels in a wide range of hand-built ceramic techniques including use of glazes, but not potters’ wheel. NB: Will go ahead only if replacement tutor is found.

ART / PAINTING Wed 26 Sep – Wed 5 Dec (not 17 Oct) Fri 28 Sep – Fri 7 Dec (not 19 Oct) 10am-3pm, with 1 hour for lunch £140/£120 for 10 sessions A chance for artists with some experience or beginners to challenge their definition of painting in a supportive social environment.

Please note that you would be welcome to come and try the first session (26 or 28 Sept) to see if you want to sign up – just contact Tolbooth box office. Participants to bring their own materials. TUTOR: PETER RUSSELL

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE TRADITIONAL MUSIC WORKSHOPS Monday Nights from: 24 Sep Age 9–18, FREE An opportunity to play traditional music for the first time or to develop and improve playing and performance skills. No music grades or previous experience of traditional music is needed.

5.30–6.15pm Traddies (absolute beginners 0–12 months experience) whistle, guitar and violin (fiddle) can loan instrument if needed 5.30–6.15pm Folkus (improvers 1–2.5 years experience) whistle, guitar and violin (fiddle) own instrument needed 6.20–7.15pm The Session (intermediate 2–8 years’ experience) for all traditional music instruments 7.15–8.15pm Trad Band (advanced by invitation) TUTORS: LORI WATSON, INNES WATSON & OTHERS. www.tolboothtrad.com

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STIRLING YOUTH JAZZ ENSEMBLE Monday Nights from: 17 Sep Age 10-18, FREE Sessions look at improvisation, various jazz styles and performance in a fun and friendly atmosphere. No music grades or previous experience of jazz needed. Both groups open to any brass, wind, string, percussion instrument.

5–6pm Access Ensemble Improvers to intermediate (1–4 years’ experience) 6-7.15pm Stirling Youth Jazz Ensemble Intermediate to advanced (4 years’ plus experience) TUTORS: LAURA MACDONALD & KEVIN MACKENZIE. www.tolboothjazz.com PUMP UP THE JAM Wed 24 Oct – 12 Dec, 4.45-7.15pm Age 11+, FREE The songwriting and band workshop PUTJ returns for another 8 week block, taking a squad of young musicians and songwriters and transforming them into fully-fledged bands with their own set of original music.

Songs are recorded in the Tolbooth Studio, and showcased at a live final performance at the end. LED BY DAVIE SCOTT YOUTH GUITAR Fri 21 Sep – 9 Nov (not 26 Oct) Age 14-17yrs 6-6.45pm, £35 Improve guitar skills and learn well-known songs as part of a fun, small group.

Open to all levels.

unless otherwise stated all classes are in Tolbooth

CITY MUSIC PROJECT Fri 21 Sep – 9 Nov Age 12-19 7-9pm, FREE Our Friday night music club is open to all, designed to improve your instrument skills, get you writing and performing with others, learning cover versions and socialising.

FIDDLE, CLARSACH, GUITAR, ACCORDION & WHISTLE Sat 25 Aug – 8 Dec (Not 13 & 20 Oct) Popular trad music classes run by Fèis Fhoirt for all levels. For times and fees, and to book please contact John MacNeil: FEISFHOIRT@AOL.COM tel: 07770 930295 ART – IN THE COWANE CENTRE Sat 27 Oct – 15 Dec Age 6-9yrs 9.45-11am Age 10-14yrs 11.30-12.45pm £36 for 8 sessions (inclusive of materials) Explore painting, printing and drawing – learn about colour, design and composition and have fun creating your own works of art.

TUTOR: LORI ANDERSON CERAMICS – IN THE COWANE CENTRE Sat 27 Oct – 15 Dec Age 10-14yrs 9.45-11am Age 7-9yrs 11.30-12.45pm £38 for 8 sessions (inclusive of materials) Learn different hand-building techniques using clay and colour glazes to make your own original objects to be fired in the kiln (not using potters’ wheel). NB: Will go ahead only if replacement tutor is found.

TO HIRE THE SPACES IN THE TOLBOOTH –THE AUDITORIUM, ATTIC, GALLERY OR MEETING ROOMS FOR PERFORMANCE, MEETING OR CONFERENCE CONTACT NICKY FERRIE 01786 473544 FERRIEN@STIRLING.GOV.UK

Graham Costello’s Strata Saturday 9th February

Hans Rey Riding Life Tuesday 29th January

DNA Monday 25th February

Dan Snow: An Evening with The History Guy Friday 1st March

McGoldrick, McCusker, Doyle Tuesday 5th March

Fast Love: A tribute to George Michael Saturday 9th March

Daoirí Farrell Thursday 18th April

Francis Rossi –I Talk Too Much Thursday 21st March

THE TOLBOOTH STUDIO A HIGH-SPEC CREATIVE SPACE FOR RECORDING PROJECTS BIG & SMALL CONTACT KENNY 01786 274 002 BATESK@STIRLING.GOV.UK

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A beautiful venue in the heart of Stirling offering the perfect location for your event. Our experienced events team will be on hand to advise you every step of the way, whether corporate, family or lavish celebration!

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Uncompromising in quality and service Henderson’s cater for a wide variety of events • Pre-theatre dinners • Private functions • Corporate Events • Weddings

AT A GLANCE SEPTEMBER

SCOTTISH CHAMBER MUSIC SHOWCASE SAT 1 SEP 1 PM CITY MUSIC LIVE FRI 7 SEP 7.30PM ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN FRI 7 SEP 7.30PM GREIG TAYLOR + SUPPORT SAT 8 SEP 8PM JASON DONOVAN THU 13 SEP 8PM CALUM STEWART THU 13 SEP 8PM 51 SHADES OF MAGGIE FRI 14 SEP 7.30PM DOORS OPEN DAY SAT 15 SEP KATHRYN JOSEPH SAT 15 SEP DOORS 7.30PM HOTEL CALIFORNIA SAT 15 SEP 7.30PM DREAMBOYS WED 19 SEP 7.30PM BETSE & CLARKE FRI 21 SEP 8PM BLOODY SCOTLAND 21-23 SEP VARIOUS TIMES BLOODY SCOTLAND - THE GENERALIST SAT 22 SEP 2PM & 7.30PM NORTHERN FLYWAY WED 26 SEP 8 PM DON GORDON’S BANDOLIER FRI 28 SEP 7.30PM JON BODEN SAT 29 SEP 8 PM

OCTOBER

FERGUS MCCREADIE TRIO FRI 5 OCT 8PM THE JIMMY SHAND STORY FRI 5 OCT 7.30PM STRIVELYN ENSEMBLE SAT 6 OCT 7.30PM KEITH JAMES - THE MUSIC OF YUSUF/CAT STEVENS WED 10 OCT 8PM

TOUCHING THE VOID THU 11 OCT 7.30PM LEO SAYER FRI 12 OCT 7.30PM STRANGE BEHAVIOURS WINTER PARTY SAT 13 OCT, DOORS 7.30PM FAR, FAR FROM YPRES SUN 14 OCT 7.30PM SWAN LAKE THU 18 OCT 7.30PM CITY MUSIC LIVE FRI 19 OCT 7.30PM TOPFEST SAT 20 OCT FROM 11 AM PATSY CLINE & FRIENDS SUN 21 OCT 7.30PM THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY THU 25 OCT 7.30PM LIGHTNIN’ WILLIE & THE POORBOYS THU 25 OCT 8PM THE DIME NOTES FRI 26 OCT 8PM ROLLING BACK THE YEARS FRI 26 OCT 7.30PM CHUCK JOHNSON & FLETCHER TUCKER SAT 27 OCT DOORS 7.30PM NYOS JAZZ ORCHESTRA WED 31 OCT 7PM

NOVEMBER

THE DOLLS DRAGGED UP THU 1 NOV 7.30PM BLUE ROSE CODE FRI 2 NOV 8PM ANDREA WILSON SAT 3 NOV 7.30PM HELLO AGAIN NEIL DIAMOND SUN 4 NOV 7.30PM CHRIS DIFFORD WED 7 NOV 8PM DANIEL SLOSS THU 8 NOV 7.30PM SCOTT GIBSON FRI 9 NOV 8PM CHRIS WOOD SAT 10 NOV 8PM ALVIN YOUNGBLOOD HART TUE 13 NOV 8PM

STEVE PEAT, BIKES & BEERS WED 14 NOV 7.30PM ADAM HOLMES & THE EMBERS / BASKERY FRI 16 NOV 8PM RURA SAT 17 NOV 8PM NEIL OLIVER SAT 17 NOV 7.30PM STIRLING COUNCIL SCHOOLS’ CONCERT FRI 23 NOV 7.30 PM DEAD OR AMERICAN SAT 24 NOV DOORS 7.30 PM SHOOGLENIFTY FRI 30 NOV 8PM

DECEMBER

JAMES GRANT SAT 1 DEC 8PM STIRLING ORCHESTRA AND STIRLING UNIVERSITY CHOIR SAT 2 DEC 7.30PM NYCOS TUE 4 DEC 7PM FRED MORRISON FRI 7 DEC 8PM CHRISTMAS CEILIDHS SAT 8 DEC 3PM & 7.30PM THE PROCLAIMERS FRI 14 DEC – SOLD OUT FARA FRI 14 DEC 8PM PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK SAT 15 DEC 7.30PM FUNBOX, ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS FRI 28 DEC 1PM & 3PM SKERRYVORE & MÀNRAN SAT 29 DEC 7.30PM ALBERT HALLS HOGMANAY CEILIDH MON 31 DEC 7.30PM

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