Tolbooth: What's on guide, Oct-Dec 2014

JUL - SEP 2014

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As we move into the autumn nights, we hope you will join us for some truly remarkable musical evenings...

The wonderful Julia Fordham is over from her US base, and is touring her album Porcelain to mark the 25th year since it was released.

We bring outstanding singer songwriters with Sam Baker, Anais Mitchell and our own David Scott with the Pearlfishers, Rachel Sermanni and Roddy Woomble. and so much more...

We are still buzzing from the memorable night of our commission The

Bruce 700, composed

by Allan MacDonald, and performed by a 60 strong ensemble so don't miss another special 2014 event with Songs from an Enchanted Garden in The Albert Halls on 22 October.

And why not look to our classes - try something new - for those swithering - come and try the first session - for adults we have the return of the Tolbooth Singers with Susie Kelly, and intermediate fiddle with Marie Fielding, Studio Recording and lots more... For children and young people we have Pump up the Jam, trad and jazz workshops, the City Music Project, art and pottery.

And it's back... the return of our annual Fest in November - under a different name - Strange Behaviours simply offering the best of the indie scene... spread the word... and last but not least... exciting news as Stirling hosts the first Paranormal Festival in October, and Stirling's Hogmanay tickets are on sale for the Castle Esplanade - what better way to spend Hogmanay than listening to great music in such an iconic setting. the Tolbooth Team

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Thu 16 Oct, 2.30pm £6/£4/£16 Family Old MacDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O. But Old MacDonald’s animals have gone missing!

Can you help a friendly scientist and his amazing time machine get them back for him?

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Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, this fun filled farmyard tale brings to life all the best loved characters from the original nursery rhyme along with a magical medley of games, giggles and sing along songs.

Be Coming Round The Mountain and of course Old MacDonald Had A Farm.

So come and relive the delights of this most charming of tales told with a captivating combination of live action, puppetry and animation.

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The Pearlfishers Sat 18 Oct, 8pm £12.50 It's the return of the magnificent Pearlfishers.

Whilst not being a stranger to the Tolbooth during the 7-year hiatus since 2007's 'Up With The Larks', Davie Scott has also been busy writing with some huge names - BMX Bandits, Isobel Campbell, Norman Blake and Bill Wells.

Back with his ever-popular 'Pearlies' outfit, the band return to Stirling to play a host of songs from new album 'Open Up Your Colouring Book', alongside some old favourites.

Mark Watson: Flaws Tue 21 Oct, 8pm £16 Combining his awardwinning wit with thoughtprovoking insights, Watson finds that as humans, despite our lack of perfection and poor decision-making, we’re pretty spectacular.

He may not have all the answers to life’s most serious questions, but ‘Flaws’ is sure to both humour and touch every generation of comedy fan.

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life and reflect on growing up – including the terrifying aging process, parenthood and the fear of passing ill-fated traits onto your children.

In this personal, thoughtprovoking adventure, Watson explores human

character defects and the effects his own considered flaws have had on his life.

‘Flaws’ promises to be his most personal and funniest show to date.

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Songs From The Enchanted Garden

The Albert Halls Wed 22 Oct, 1.30 & 6pm ÂŁ6/ÂŁ3 FREE under 18yrs Written by the awardwinning team of composers Martin Green (Lau) and songwriter Karine Polwart, this beautifully staged production of original songs based on stories written by local children, is a show like no other.

Featuring the cream of Scotland's indie pop scene, including members of Frightened Rabbit, Admiral Fallow and The Banana

Sessions, this is genuinely exciting music for any age.

The show will also feature a 140 strong children's choir led by legendary Big Big Sing director Stephen Deazley and musicians from the Tolbooth based Stirling and Clackmannanshire Youth Jazz Ensemble.

Roberta Pia - Female Vocal Louis Abbott - Male Vocal Gordon Skene - Guitar, Bass and Synth Tom Cook - Laptop 1 Martin Green - Laptop 2, Melodica, Keys

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Rachel Sermanni + Miss Irenie Rose

Thu 23 Oct, 8pm ÂŁ12 This Autumn the Folk-Noir balladeer will be on the road, again, with a new Live Album, recorded in the Yukon at the prestigious Dawson City Music Festival.

Rachel is 22. Has been singing her songs since leaving school at 17.

Channelling spirits of all ages and archetypes.

Weaving images of childhood, womanhood, of instinct and inhibition

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simply with the breath from her lungs, a hardy martin guitar and a bandolim called Sue. Her own show has taken her to far flung shores, and she as has also supported many marvels including John Grant, Fink, Mumford and Sons, Ron Sexsmith and Elvis Costello.

For this tour, Rachel will be joined by Jennifer Austin on the piano, Colin Macleod

on the guitar (of course, he'll sing a couple of his beautiful songs too).

There will hopefully be some unexpected guests along the way also.

Support will be from Miss Irenie Rose a singersongwriter from the Isle of Lewis whose star is in the ascendant.

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Gavin Marwick's Journeyman Fri 24 Oct, 8pm £14/£12 Gavin Marwick’s Journeyman, a mighty 10-piece band with members from Old Blind Dogs, Bellevue Rendezvous, Up In The Air and Ceilidh Minogue.

Featuring songs and performances from all these bands and a mash-up of line-ups, all culminating in the full Journeyman spectacular with all 10 musicians on stage together.

A musical experience that caused quite a stir at Celtic Connections.

‘beautiful and exhilarating music’ The Scotsman

Fused Festival The Albert Halls

Fri 24 Oct, 6.30pm / FREE workshops + open mic

Sat 25 Oct, 6.30pm

Randolph's Leap + support FREE in adv/£3 door under 18yrs £3 over 18yrs Returning even bigger and better, Fused Festival (formerly Takeover) is back.

Friday night will welcome young people of all musical abilities and backgrounds to take part in songwriting and musicmaking activities presented by top professional musicians.

Saturday night is gig night, with a huge show in the Albert Halls featuring some of the best young bands and artists in Stirling, culminating in a headline set by revered rising stars in indie-folk Randolph’s Leap! tickets 01786 27 4000 OCT-DEC-14-TB-28pp.indd 7

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Scottish Paranormal Festival Thu 30 Oct - Sun 2 Nov various times Stirling is set to host the very first Scottish Paranormal Festival and the Tolbooth will be the main festival venue for film screenings.

Starting on Fri 31 Oct, Halloween of course, there will be nine different films and documentaries shown.

Films shown include the silent classic Nosferatu complete with a live music soundtrack, 2007's Spanish classic, The Orphanage, Scarlett Johansson rampaging through the streets of Glasgow in 2013's Under The Skin and Daniel Radcliffe shedding Potter in The Woman In Black.

Go to our website for full film listings.

Think Thoughts - Beerjacket + Steven Kemp + Aaron Fyfe Fri 7 Nov, 8pm /£5 This month's ‘Think Thoughts’ gets behind the songwriting and creative process with Peter Kelly, whose stage moniker ‘Beerjacket’ has become something of a familiar name around the central belt in recent years.

His effortless finger-style guitar, emotive vocal hooks and clever lyrics have blown him along on a gust of word-of-mouth.

Well received albums ‘The White Feather Trail’ and ‘Darling Darkness’ have brought him national and international airplay, and seen him share stages with the likes of The National, Kristin Hersh, Feist, Frightened Rabbit, Guillemots, Rilo Kiley, Joan As Police Woman and Tom Vek and many more.

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Sam Baker Trio

Thu 13 Nov, 8pm £15 Sam Baker is one of the finest of the modern-day veteran Texas troubadours.

An evening listening to Sam’s gritty vocals and deep lyrics brings out so many emotions in his audience: sadness, joy, laughter, love, anticipation.

These emotions reflect the journey he has been on after surviving a terrorist bomb blast while travelling in Peru.

His injuries were extensive, and led to a long and painful recovery.

Despite suffering lasting hearing difficulties and having to adapt to playing his guitar left handed, he is successfully rebuilding his life through music, poetry

and art, and his heartfelt lyrics connect with his audience in a truly unique way.

Baker’s pen is precise, cunning and original, often weaving humour with human suffering and tender beauty.

Sam’s first album, ‘Mercy’ was released in 2004, and was the first in a trilogy of compelling albums with sparse instrumentation and poetic delivery, followed by ‘Pretty World’ in 2007 and ‘Cotton’ in 2009. His fourth and latest album ’Say Grace’, was voted by ‘Rolling Stone Magazine’ as the fifth best country album of 2013.

On this tour Sam is accompanied by Austin’s Carrie Elkin. Carrie’s

powerful backing vocals perfectly complement Sam’s gravelly vocals, and the trio is completed with the fantastic Chip Nolan on keyboard.

Sam's thoughts on his latest release 'To say grace means to say thank you. It means to be grateful for what is before me - for what I have. It means to not be bitter about what I don't have and really, to not be bitter about things I lost.'

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The Poozies

Fri 14 Nov, 8pm £13/£11 The Poozies are Sally Barker, Mary Macmaster, Eilidh Shaw and Mairearad Green, individually sparkling musicians and collectively a fragrant mix of invention, creative interpretation and melodic mastery.

This combination has made them consistently turn heads since the 1990s.

The passion of Sally Barker’s unique voice is reinforced by the percussive power of her rock solid guitar; irresistible energy bursts from Eilidh 10

Shaw’s fiddle and Mairearad Green’s delicately dexterous accordion; all dramatically grounded by the growling groove of Mary Macmaster’s Camac electro harp; and magnificently rounded off by the blending of four voices in heart-wrenching harmony.

All four are masters of arranging whether it be an original composition, a traditional melody or spinetingling songs, which are

drawn not only from the rich vein of traditional Scottish Gaelic culture but also from any enticing genre from home and further afield, including contemporary and Americana.

And you may recognise Sally's name from earlier this year - the voice that made Sir Tom Jones cry on prime time Saturday night television!

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Julia Fordham: Porcelain 25

Tue 18 Nov, 8pm £20 English songbird Julia Fordham’s remarkable singing and compositions make her a unique voice in more ways than one.

Her first release in 1988 'Happy Ever After' was an international hit, and Fordham's smoky jazz bar low, dulcet voice, the warmth of her delivery and emotive compositions led to major success, with millions of her records selling around the world.

Following two sell-out UK tours in 2013, Julia Fordham returns from her US base, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her landmark album 'Porcelain.'

Julia will be performing the album in its entirety, including the two hits from the album 'Manhattan Skyline' and 'Lock and Key', accompanied by her long-time pianist and album producer Grant Mitchell.

'To this day, people still stop me in the street and sing songs from 'Porcelain' to me. They share stories about how much the album

connected with them. So it's an honour to perform the whole album for the faithful audience that has supported me all these years.'

Julia will also perform some of her other hits along with a few surprises along the way. tickets 01786 27 4000

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Dave Berkman & Laura MacDonald

Wed 19 Nov, 8pm £13/£11/£8 under 16yrs Our own Laura Macdonald, on Alto Sax teams up with the maestro New York pianist David Berkman to perform numbers from their new release 'Duets' which takes the classic duo setting on an extraordinary path with unique versions of classic standards alongside interludes of free improvisation.

You feel the sheer enjoyment these two get when they perform together as they bring you refreshing and memorable arrangements of bewitching tunes from both the American and European songbooks.

New York based David Berkman is an awardwinning composer, a recording artist whose 4 Palmetto recordings have appeared on numerous best records of the year critic’s lists and an award-winning jazz clinician.

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Soprano and alto saxophonist Laura Macdonald has built up her reputation as one of Scotland’s foremost jazz musicians, enjoying international acclaim as a top performer, composer

and recording artist - she is no stranger to the Tolbooth, leading the jazz workshops here every week, and earlier in the year performing her commonwealth commission 20 for 14.

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Anais Mitchell

Fri 28 Nov, 8pm ÂŁ12.50 A storyteller of startling clarity and depth, this Vermont-raised singersongwriter marries the intimately personal and the 'big-picture' political in her insightful, original songs.

During this solo performance, she’ll draw from her five acclaimed albums, including compellingly reworked traditional songs from her most recent release Child Ballads.

Mitchell has headlined worldwide as well as supported tours for Bon Iver, Ani Difranco, The Low Anthem (all of whom appear as guest singers on Hadestown), Richard Thompson, Josh Ritter and Punch Brothers.

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"Absorbing narratives that pull the emotional rug out from under the listener."

Pitchfork "Currently a well-kept secret, Mitchell is writing material that stands comparison with the great singer-songwriters of the past few decades."

Daily Telegraph

Support is from This Is The Kit.

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Mr McFall's Chamber Dancing Under The Shadows

Sat 29 Nov, 8pm £14/£12 We warmly welcome the return of Mr McFall's Chamber after their spine tingling performances last year, which earned them a standing ovation.

Continuing the exploration of the fascinating journey of tango music, tonight we move from Argentina and Finland to Poland, though they may reprise one or two pieces from the previous programmes. And as ever, the music will be accompanied by Robert McFall's delightful intros.

For Dancing under the Shadows the ensemble explores the music of Eastern European dance bands and includes pianist Simon Smith, “a phenomenon – nothing daunts him, technically or musically”, The Scotsman.

Renowned for their adventurous approach to programming and innovative crossing of different styles and idioms, Mr McFall's Chamber has been described as 'the jewel in the Scottish musical crown' by The Scotsman.

Robert McFall (violin), Jessica Beeston (viola) Su-a Lee (cello) Rick Standley (double bass) Simon Smith (piano) Cyril Garac (lead violin)

The ensemble was founded in 1996 by members of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra including Robert (“Mr”) McFall. tickets 01786 27 4000

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Fred Morrison

Sat 6 Dec, 8pm ÂŁ13/ÂŁ11 Fred Morrison is widely regarded as one of the greatest Scottish pipers alive today. His approach is firmly rooted in the musical tradition of South Uist, but he constantly pushes the boundaries, creating a fresh new sound that is forever evolving.

Having won most of the top international prizes in the competitive piping scene, Morrison's performances on the Highland, bellows blown and uilleann pipes and on the low whistle have taken the world music scene by storm.

He certainly blew away the audience at his last performance here...

Tonight he is showcasing all his talents in a solo performance, interspersed with a story or two.

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The Bevvy Sisters Fri 12 Dec, 8pm £13/£11 Mixing equal measures of sweetness and sass, grit and glamour, heartbreak and hilarity cut with a dash of potent Scottish spirit...

We welcome back The Bevvy Sisters - with their new line up.

Their radiantly triplelayered voices and artfully wide-ranging repertoire of vintage, contemporary and original songs stand out from the crowd in both style and substance.

Catch the spirit of their live performance - The joy and wow of three voices singing out as one. * * * * * Broadway Baby

* * * * Scotsman * * * * Scotland on Sunday 'I feel it's my calling to be an understudy Bevvy Sister' Eddi Reader

Christmas Ceilidhs band will talk you through the dances and ensure a fun time for all.

Sat 13 Dec Family Ceilidh, 3-5pm £8 Evening Ceilidh, 8-11pm £10 Our ever-popular Christmas Ceilidhs are back!

Be sure to book early if you want to take part in this year’s seasonal knees up.

What better way to spend the lead up to Christmas

Both ceilidhs are open to all, though the afternoon ceilidh is particularly popular with families of all ages. than celebrating the festive season with friends and family in traditional Scottish style?

Even if you have never been to a ceilidh before, our ace

Expect the usual pre Christmas fun with the ever-popular Brian McAlpine and his International Ceilidh Collective. tickets 01786 27 4000

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Roddy Woomble's Christmas Hootenanny + support from Sorren Maclean

Fri 19 Dec, 8pm £15.50 The Last Hootenanny proved such a memorable gig for the band and the audience, we invited Roddy back with his band for another seasonal package - featuring songs from his latest releases album, with some festive favourites in the mix too.

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.

His album ‘Listen to Keep’ (released March 2013 on Reveal Records) features eleven new songs written and recorded with his band at An Tobar on the Isle of Mull.

The new band featuring Seonaid Aitken (violin, piano, vocals), Craig Ainslie (bass) and Sorren Maclean (guitar, vocals) help to create the perfect backdrop for Roddy’s poetic lyrics, blending touches of country and folk to a set of poignant songs.

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Roddy Woomble's naturally poetic writing and consistent touring have won him many thousands of fans all over the world and he is widely regarded as one of Scotland 's finest songwriters.

'One of Britain’s most distinct and talented voices' KERRANG 'Tender and epic, enormous yet touching' BBC Music

Praise for past albums: 'This is a distinctly lovely affair' NME 'A moving and quietly joyous collection of pieces weaving together strands of folk, jazz and country.'

The Guardian

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Peatbog Faeries

Mon 29 Dec, 8pm ÂŁ15/ÂŁ13 STANDING Based on the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries have been nominated for Best Live Act at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 and described as 'the future of Celtic dance music'.

They incorporate many influences which take them from traditional jigs and reels through jazz, hiphop, Reggae and more.

'Nothing prepares you for the high octane music of the Peatbog Faeries' The Scotsman

Their inventive and unique approach always brings to their audience a true flavour of traditional Scottish music whilst offering a high octane experience - so be prepared to get on the dancefloor! tickets 01786 27 4000

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WEDNESDAY 31 DECEMBER 9pm - 12.30am / gates 8.30pm STIRLING CASTLE ESPLANADE

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ARTS NEWS

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

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ARTS NEWS

The Bruce 700 We have to mention our major music commission composed by Allan MacDonald – the performance in The Albert Halls on Jun 26th received a standing ovation and great reviews.

The ensemble grew in size to over 60 on the stage by the end– and we would like to say a huge thanks to Allan MacDonald and Neil Johnstone and all the performers, with particular mention to Lori Watson and Chris Gibb who led the Tolbooth Trad Group (No More Cages) and the Stirling and District Schools Pipe Band so brilliantly…a memorable evening indeed.

CONTACTS:

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

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AIR TIME JAZZ & NYJOS

RECORDING STUDIO & ADVICE

In recent months we have welcomed back Air Time Jazz III – organised by Serious Productions in London, who run the London Jazz Festival.

We are here with advice on moving your career in music forward – We also have our recording studio where we can help you record in preparation for an audition or event.

Just get in touch for more details.

They returned with selected Scottish musicians and international speakers and took over the Tolbooth for four days of discussion and learning.

Also, NYJOS returned for two performances, highlighting the diversity of their work – one was their Youth Jazz Orchestra and the other was a partnership with the Drake Music Project.

DEMO/REHEARSAL FUND We received funds from the Youth Music Initiative for young bands and musicians in the area to rehearse and recordthe latest resulting in debut EP's from Jason riddell and Annie Booth.

We will give full details of all who have been part of this project in our next brochure.

Kenny Bates Music Development Officer 01786 27 4002 | batesk@stirling.gov.uk

CITY MUSIC LIVE HALLOWEEN THEME LAUNCH NIGHT

INFORMATION STATION, CORN EXCHANGE ROAD Fri 31 Oct, 6.30 - 9pm Age 11yrs+ / FREE

City Music Live is a new monthly youth music gig, alternating between the Information Station on Corn Exchange Road and here at the Tolbooth.

Run entirely by young people, for young people, it's your platform to see some of the most exciting new talent coming through the ranks and work together to build a vibrant scene and fun hang out for young music enthusiasts in Stirling!

This will also be th elaunch night for the City Music Project, where participants will get to engage in more music workshops & get involved in the show.

Clare Hoare Cultural Co-ordinator 01786 27 4014 | hoarec@stirling.gov.uk tickets 01786 27 4000

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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE ART

COWANE CENTRE Sat 4 Oct - 29 Nov (not 18 Oct) Age 6 - 9 yrs: 9.45 – 11am Age 10 - 14 yrs: 11.30am – 12.45pm £34 for 8 sessions (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 4 Oct - 29 Nov (not 18 Oct) Age 10 - 14 yrs: 9.45 – 11am Age 7- 9 yrs: 11.30am – 12.45pm £38 for 8 sessions (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 23 Aug - 13 Dec

Popular Trad music classes run by Feis Fhoirt, to book please contact John Macneil, 07770 930295

PUMP UP THE JAM Wed 29 Oct - 17 Dec Age 11+ yrs: 4.45 – 7.15pm FREE

Develop your love of music and passion for performing, regardless of style or experience, Davie Scott and a cast of familiar professional musicians will help hone your skills in 8 short weeks.

THE CITY MUSIC PROJECT Fri 31 Oct - 19 Dec 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 is required.

See Arts News for the special Launch Night.

TRADITIONAL MUSIC WORkSHOPS Monday nights Age 10 – 18, FREE Complete Beginners: 5 – 5.40pm FIDDLE/WHISTLE/GUITAR

The Traddies: 5.30 – 6.20pm

GUITAR/FIDDLE/WHISTLE/FLUTE (min 12 months exp)

The Session and The Session Extra 6.20 – 7.20pm (Intermediate and Intermediate+): Traditional music session and group tuition open to all trad instruments.

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

STIRLING & CLACkMANNANSHIRE YOUTH JAZZ ENSEMBLE Monday nights Age 10 – 18

Access Ensemble: 5 – 6pm

For complete beginners to intermediate players.

Jazz Ensemble: 6 – 7.15pm

For intermediate to advanced players.

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

children MuST have a signed consent form submitted BeFOre the class starts.

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

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ADULTS 16yrs+ STUDIO RECORDING Tue 21 Oct - 9 Dec, 7 - 9pm £64/£50

A great practical introduction covering the basic digital recording skills needed to record and mix your own music or a live band.

Tutor: Mark Lough

FIDDLE

[INTERMEDIATE] Wed 22 Oct - 10 Dec, 7 - 8.30pm £50/£42

For fiddlers with some repertoire, that can play at a reasonable pac, in several keys. Marie will be focusing on: developing tone, fluency of notes, alongside more intricate bowing techniques and ornamentation, as well as looking at popular session tunes. Not suitable for fiddlers at the earlu stage of learning to play.

Tutor: Marie Fielding

CERAMICS

COWANE CENTRE Wed 15 Oct - 3 Dec, 7 - 9pm £60/£50 (Incl Materials & Firings)

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

Tutor: Lorraine Robson

GUITAR

Thu 23 Oct - 11 Dec 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 23 Oct - 11 Dec, 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.

Tutor: Niall Lee

TOLBOOTH SINGERS Thu 23 Oct - 11 Dec, 7 - 9pm £52/£44

A fun, friendly, informal singing group.

Learn a varied repertoire including world music, chants, spirituals, contemporary material, harmonies and traditional songs.

You don’t need to have sung before – everyone welcome Tutor: Susie Kelly

PAINTING

COWANE CENTRE Wed 24 Sep - 3 Dec (not 15 Oct), or Fri 26 Sep - 5 Dec (not 17 Oct), 10 – 3pm £140/£120

Participants to bring their own materials.

Tutor: Peter Russell

KNITTING & CROCHET BEE Tue 5 Aug - 23 Dec, 5.30 – 7.30pm £1 per session, includes refreshments.

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

STIRLING WRITERS GROUP Tue 26 Aug - 23 Dec, 7 – 9.30pm £5/£3.50 per session

Advice, encouragement and constructive criticism for writers of all styles and abilities. Great record of success. Sessions with top tutors. It's not a course come along any week and see what we do.

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HIGHLIGHTS

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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.

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 - 6pm 30 mins after a performance starts.

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Concessions

Conditions

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.

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.

GETTING HERE Public Transport

For information contact Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 22 33 www.travelinescotland.com

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

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

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Thu 16 Oct

Old MacDonald Had A Farm

2.30pm

Family

p3

Sat 18 Oct

The Pearlfishers

8pm

Pop

p4

Tue 21 Oct

Mark Watson: Flaws

8pm

Comedy

p4

Wed 22 Oct

Songs From The Enchanted Garden

1.30+6pm

New Music

p5

Thu 23 Oct

Rachel Sermanni

8pm

Pop/Folk

p6

Fri 24 Oct

Gavin Marwick's Journeyman

8pm

Trad

p7

24 + 25 Oct

Fused Festival / The Albert Halls

6.30pm

Pop/Indie

p7

from 30 Oct

The Scottish Paranormal Festival

various

Film

p8

Fri 7 Nov

Think Thoughts: Beerjacket +

8pm

Songwriting

p8

Thu 13 Nov

Sam Baker Trio

8pm

Americana

p9

Fri 14 Nov

The Poozies

8pm

Trad

p10

Tue 18 Nov

Julia Fordham: Porcelain 25

8pm

Pop

p11

Wed 19 Nov

Dave Berkman & Laura Macdonald

8pm

Jazz

p12

21 + 22 Nov

Strange Behaviours: 2 Day Indie Festival

from 6.30pm

Indie

p13

Fri 28 Nov

Anais Mitchell + support

8pm

Folk/Trad

p14

Sat 29 Nov

Mr McFall's Chamber

8pm

Classical

p15

Sat 6 Dec

Fred Morrison

8pm

Trad

p16

Fri 12 Dec

The Bevvy Sisters

8pm

Trad/Blues

p17

Sat 13 Dec

Christmas Ceilidhs

3pm + 8pm

Trad/Family

p17

Fri 19 Dec

Roddy Woomble's Christmas Hootenanny

8pm

Trad/Festiva Fun p18

Mon 29 Dec

Peatbog Faeries

8pm

Celtic Dance

p19

Wed 31 Dec

Stirling's Hogmanay - Castle Esplanade

8.30pm

The Bells!

p20

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