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Welcome Happy New Year!

2012 marks an important milestone for the Tolbooth. This year we celebrate our tenth birthday and a decade of fantastic music and arts events and look ahead to an ever more exciting and varied programme.

As if that wasn't enough, The Changing Room is 15! For 15 years The Changing Room has been a unique space for leading contemporary arts in Stirling. It seems fitting that to mark the occasion The Changing Room presents 'Criminal", an installation by Hanging Together, a group of artists based in the Stirling area. Come and join the birthday celebrations at the preview on 10 February.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the artists and tutors who have come through our doors, and especially every person who has come to see a show or participated in a workshop. It is only with your continued support that we are able to survive and flourish.

fast rising comedian Daniel Sloss, alternative rock legends The Vaselines, dynamic bluegrass combo The Coal Porters, and The Golden Steps, a one-off performance by Tolbooth music workshop attendees including a specially commissioned piece of new music.

More highlights this season include our Burns night with a twist hosted by Babelfish, sensational all-female group The Shee, the wonderful production of Piaf – the Songs, which has garnered acclaim across the country, Andy Kershaw discussing his fascinating life experiences, and composer/ guitarist Graeme Stephen’s captivating audiovisual project, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans.

We are also genuinely honoured to welcome two of Scotland’s top songwriters Gallagher and Lyle, who tour together very rarely, to the Tolbooth.

In the brochure, on our website and blog, we will be including highlights and comments about what the Tolbooth means to staff, participants, artists, agents and you, the audience. We would love to hear your comments, so please send them in.

For ten years, the Tolbooth has nurtured and developed creative talent in Stirling and The Tolbooth is owned and operated by Stirling Council beyond, and brought artists from across The redevelopment of the Tolbooth was funded by We hope you keep coming and enjoying the the globe to the city. We are privileged to unbeatable experience of live performance. continue to offer you the best music and arts on your doorstep, as exemplified by our The Tolbooth Team birthday celebrations in March, which include

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Babelfish

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Andrew O'Neill: Alternative

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Graeme Stephen's Sunrise

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Steve Craddock

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McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle

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Rachel Sermanni + Support

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Piaf: The Songs

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The Eduardo Niebla Experience

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The Adventures of Andy Kershaw

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Woodenbox With A Fistful of Fivers

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Jazz Singers' Open Mic Night

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The Shee

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Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra

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Daniel Sloss

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The Vaselines

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The Coal Porters

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The Golden Steps

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Battle of the Bands

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Gallagher & Lyle

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Strivelyn Quartet

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Rua MacMillan Trio

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Rachel Lyn Harrington

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Peter Longworth

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Spiers & Boden

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TWO STARS AND A QUEST WHEN SANTA GOT LOST IN SPACE Wed 25 & Thu 26 Jan, 7.30pm / £8/£5 Stirling stage company Theatre Broad are back with an exciting sequel to their awardwinning production of Star Quest, which played at the Tolbooth in 2007.

This play within a play is a true festive feast; with the best of traditional Panto, characters from your favourite sci-fi stories, and exciting filmed sequences.

Join United Star Ship Stirlingprise in the year 2356 as they make their way home for Christmas. The crew are busy rehearsing a Panto “When Santa Got Lost In Space” which they will perform when they reach earth on Christmas Eve. But will they ever get home?

As the Stirlingprise hurtles towards earth, we hear those fearful and fateful words: “Captain, we have a problem!”

The production, in association with Forth Valley College, is part of the ‘Community Roots’ programme, which puts professional actors on stage with people of all ages with learning disabilities. www.theatrebroad.co.uk

The crew call upon old friends to help them in their plight as an alien force, determined to destroy Earth and everyone on it, tightens its grip on our intrepid explorers.

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BABELFISH Fri 27 Jan, 8pm £10

Enjoy an alternative Burns night with Babelfish as they perform the legendary bard’s works in a unique and contemporary way. Mixing the traditions of fiddles and flute with box, bass, keyboards and poetry, the band create an experience for the ears that you are unlikely to witness again.

Comprised of top Scottish musicians from groups such as the Peatbog Faeries, Treacherous Orchestra and Blazin’ Fiddles, Babelfish are a melting pot of musical influences born from an impromptu appearance at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival in 2005. Since then, the band has gone on to grace various festival stages, including several appearances at Rockness, and released debut album International Disgrace to critical acclaim.

Described as “half poetry, half rap”, Jock Urquhart’s resonant lyrics are layered over Adam Sutherland’s fiddle, John Somerville’s accordion, Jo Bingham's flute, Andy Thorburn’s keys and Iain Copeland’s drums.

Tinges of jazz, rock, reggae and blues ensure the band transcend familiar folk parameters to achieve a truly distinctive and highly entertaining sound.

This night of rousing music and spoken word will include original material from Babelfish in addition to old Burns favourites. www.babelfish.biz

“I couldn’t believe all this glorious music was coming from just five guys" fRoots

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ANDREW O'NEILL: ALTERNATIVE

GRAEME STEPHEN'S SUNRISE

Andrew O’Neill isn’t your run-of-the-mill stand-up comedian. He’s also a metal head, an amateur occultist, a musician, a heterosexual transvestite, and a vegan – so he’s got plenty to talk about!

Guitarist and composer Graeme Stephen has written a powerful new score for F. W. Murnau’s Oscar-winning silent film ‘Sunrise’, which tells the story of a married man who falls for a slatternly woman from the city.

Once under her spell, the woman attempts to persuade him to drown his wife.

Fri 3 Feb, 8pm / £8

O’Neill’s jokes are told with an infectious sense of silliness and demonstrate a highly inventive, hilariously twisted comic mind. It’s easy to see why he’s crossed easily into the realm of primetime comedy: he appeared on Steve Coogan’s hit TV show Saxondale and Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, and was the writer of several hit comedy sketches broadcast on national radio.

Sat 4 Feb, 8pm / £12/£10

An equally spellbinding live performance

by Graeme’s Quintet will accompany this screening of Murnau’s masterpiece, responding to the full range of emotional moods and atmospheres featured in the film.

"...a winning blend of polemic and

Experience the scintillating instrumental talents of Chris Stout (violin), Ben Davies (cello), Phil Bancroft (saxophone) and Chris Wallace (drums/percussion) as you enjoy what is widely considered to be the finest silent film ever made by a Hollywood studio.

off-beat whimsy” The Guardian

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"imaginative and beautifully executed” The Scotsman

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STEVE CRADOCK Thu 9 Feb, doors 7pm £15 STANDING ONLY

Million-selling songwriter, accomplished musician and sharp dresser Steve Cradock is widely regarded as one of Britain’s most talented guitarists, famous for his long-serving roles in Paul Weller’s band and Ocean Colour Scene.

In April he toured with Beady Eye; he counts Liam Gallagher and Primal Scream bassist Mani amongst his closest friends; and his solo album features appearances from Weller himself and The Inbetweener’s actor James Buckley. In short, he’s an all round cool guy.

Steve brings his heart-melting pop songs to the Tolbooth for this rare acoustic show.

Support comes from talented local Denny acts, singer-songwriter David Bateman and alternative punk-rock outfit The Pseudos. www.stevecraddock.com

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DISGUISE YOUR BEAUTY Sat 11 Feb, doors 7pm / £6 STANDING ONLY

Sheffield five-piece Sea of Lions have gained a large following since sharing the stage with bands such as Young Guns, Francesqa, Out Of Sight, Summerlin and FineYoung Firecrackers.

As the band grew in stature, so too did its sound, moving away from pop-punk roots to take influence from alternative rock bands such as Futures, Deaf Havana and Brand New. Support comes from Glasgow metal/screamo outfit Disguise Your Beauty, alongside Stirling's very own Lost In Echoes, who will be launching their debut EP Kingdoms at this show and progressive hardcore band Set Astray.

"Everything from soaring guitars to the huge vocals are on point."

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MCGOLDRICK, MCCUSKER & DOYLE Fri 17 Feb, 8pm £12/£10

Now that Michael McGoldrick and John McCusker are back from touring with Bob Dylan and Mark Knophler we can welcome them and John Doyle, incredible musicians all three, to the Tolbooth for a performance rescheduled from September 2011.

As individual musicians, their achievements are innumerable. Together, they are a force to be reckoned with.

Manchester’s McGoldrick is widely regarded as a master of flutes, whistles and Uillean pipes, while McCusker’s unique fiddle playing has earned him a worldwide reputation as one of the most gifted and versatile musicians of any genre.

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Meanwhile Doyle’s gifts as guitarist, songwriter and vocalist have played an essential role in the ongoing renaissance of Irish traditional music and earned him a 2010 Grammy nomination for Best Traditional World Music album.

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“McGoldrick and McCusker have have forged a formidable partnership over the years but the fluency of their playing and the shape of their jigs, clarity and vibrancy in the company of Doyle..." The Herald

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RACHEL SERMANNI + SUPPORT

PIAF: THE SONGS

At just 20 years old, Scottish singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni 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.

As the 50th anniversary of Piaf’s death approaches, this beautiful and charismatic production pays a powerful tribute to the legendary French chanteuse.

Thu 23 Feb, doors 7pm / £8

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.

Fri 24 Feb, 8pm £12/£10

Joined by Fiona Barrow on violin and Edward Jay on accordion, singer Eve Loiseau's lustrous tone and exquisite French accent perfectly captures the essence of the ‘Little Sparrow’.

Rachel was a big hit with crowds at Reloaded Fest last year. She returns to the Tolbooth, in this solo show, to showcase songs from debut EP Black Currents.

This show promises to be a passionate celebration of Piaf’s best-loved songs interjected by moving insights into the tragic singer’s life. The repertoire for the evening features La Vie En Rose, Bal Dans Ma Rue, Non Je Ne Regrette Rien, Milord, and many more.

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THE EDUARDO NIEBLA EXPERIENCE Sat 25 Feb, 8pm £14/£12

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Hailed as one of the world's greatest guitarists, Spanish composer Eduardo Niebla returns to the Tolbooth, accompanied by guitarist Matthew Robinson, to present an amazing repertoire of 'stunning flamenco jazz' (The Sound) from his latest albums.

“Poignantly poetic... and truly

In a career spanning four decades, Niebla has traversed the worlds of pop, jazz and world music, continually seeking out new musical terrain.

world-class virtuoso” Time Out

breathtaking” The Scotsman “Niebla is the king of Latin guitar, a

He has collaborated with such diverse partners as sitar maestro Nishat Khan, George Michael, Lol Coxhill and Craig David.

A spellbinding evening of passion, verve and fleet-fingered virtuosity from one of the most potent forces in flamenco jazz fusion. www.eduardoniebla.com

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THE ADVENTURES OF ANDY KERSHAW Wed 29 Feb, 8pm £15

Andy Kershaw has no off switch. Already he’s lived ten lives to everyone else’s one. He was Billy Bragg’s driver and roadie one day and presenting Whistle Test and Live Aid the next. He is amongst the UK’s most decorated broadcasters and was a central figure in the popularisation of world music.

A born rebel and a maverick, he’s combined his passion for music with a lunatic curiosity and an instinct for frontline journalism, reporting for the BBC and the broadsheets from the world’s most extreme countries – Iraq, North Korea (he’s been four times), Haiti, Angola and Rwanda during the genocide.

Whether it applies to foreign adventures, romances, motorcycles, nervous breakdowns or relationships with a piece of music, Andy has always lived by his most reliable maxim: if you’re going to have one, have a big one.

Andy comes to the Tolbooth for an evening of conversation about his eventful life, accompanied by film excerpts from his adventures. www.andykershaw.co.uk

“You made me travel a little further than I usually do” Michael Palin “Andy Kershaw has led an extraordinary life....the finest British broadcaster bar none.” Stephen Fry

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WOODENBOX WITH A FISTFUL OF FIVERS + THE O's Thu 1 Mar, doors 7pm STANDING ONLY

Woodenbox with a Fistful of Fivers are a folkrock-soul sextet of pan-Scottish provenance.

Singer and guitarist Ali Downer assumed the moniker 'Woodenbox' , in a nod to influences such as King Creosote and Bonnie Prince Billy and the addition of A Fistful of Fivers reflects a collective appreciation of Ennio Morricone's scores for the spaghetti westerns of Sergio Leone.

The band's debut album, released on Electric Honey (Belle & Sebastian, Snow Patrol, Biffy Clyro) in April 2010 is entitled 'Home and the Wildhunt', a reference to the Celtic legend of 'The Wild Hunt'.

The band will play at the prestigious SXSW 2012 festival in Austin, Texas for the first time with more gigs to be announced in New York followed by a Texan tour with The O's who will be supporting Woodenbox in Stirling at the Tolbooth on 1st March 2012, a week before they all fly to the US! Instrumentation Ali Downer- Vocals, Guitar, Piano Jordan Croan-Guitar, Vocals Fraser McKirdy-Bass, Vocals Nick Dudman-Drums, Vocals Phil Cardwell-Trumpet Sam Evans-Saxophone

Praise and plays, including the accolade of BBC Radio 2 single of the week, make the forthcoming sophomore album, recorded in October 2011 with Paul Savage (Franz Ferdinand, The Phantom Band, Arab Strap) in the legendary Chem 19 studios, one of the most hotly-anticipated of 2012.

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reLOADED INFO SESSIONS + GIG Sat 3 Mar, 1pm / £3 Calling all bands!

The reLOADED Info Sessions are back, offering a great opportunity to speak to industry professionals about the real music business and how to get ahead in it.

Panellists include Idlewild manager Bruce Craigie plus representatives from Musicians Union and PRS for music.

This year sees the Info Sessions celebrate its fifth birthday, and it is as valuable as ever for budding musicians.

This year's sessions will be in the form of an interview. Each band will sit down for a one-to-one with each industry expert allowing them the opportunity to explain exactly what they've been up to and to discuss future plans.

Join us in the evening for a reLOADED gig.

JAZZ SINGERS' OPEN MIC NIGHT Wed 7 Mar, 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 why not join us 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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THE SHEE

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The Shee are an exceptional all-female band showcasing three powerful vocalists and an astounding level of instrumental prowess.

Their diverse range of musical influences combine to produce an adventurous brew of folk, Scots, Gaelic and bluegrass.

The future of jazz in Scotland - and potentially much further afield – lies in the Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra. Under the direction of Scotland's most distinguished jazz saxophonist, Tommy Smith, these young musicians play a repertoire ranging from Ellington, Basie, Mingus and Gillespie classics to present day big band tunes.

Fri 9 Mar, 8pm £12/£10

High profile performances at festivals including Cambridge and Celtic Connections have earned them considerable recognition, as well as concerts across Europe & Canada.

Their 2008 debut album received nominations in both the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards and the BBC 2 Folk Awards 2009. Their second album won them nominations for Best Folk Band in the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2010 and went straight in to the World Music Charts Europe for Best Album.

Sat 10 Mar, 2pm £8/£5/FREE under 16yrs

This year the TSYJO celebrates its tenth anniversary. Bring your family and friends and watch as they bring jazz music alive with an entertaining combination of well-known jazz standards and new pieces. They pay tribute to the true legends of jazz and make their compositions sing with style, personality and expression.

“An all-female revelation…fresh,

Showcasing endless talent, improvisational skills, exuberance and verve, the TSYJO musicians play with a collective maturity well beyond their years and feature soloists of startling ambition and creativity.

feisty music” fRoots

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DANIEL SLOSS Thu 15 Mar, 8pm £12/£10

Scotland’s half-man-half-Xbox, hormoneridden comic prodigy Daniel Sloss is one of the fastest rising stars of UK comedy.

He started doing stand-up aged 16 and was soon starring in his own BBC TV show The Adventures of Daniel.

He’s written for Frankie Boyle on Mock the Week and appeared on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, 8/10 Cats, Jason Manford’s Comedy Rocks and the Paul O’Grady Show to name a few – all before he started to shave.

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“Nothing short of hysterical…A stunning show of observational humour” Scottish Sunday Express “Charming, self-deprecating and genuinely funny” Time Out

Daniel has sold out three Fringe seasons in 2008-2010 and was the 2011 winner of the Scottish Variety Award for Best New Comedian – so catch him at the Tolbooth before he’s playing stadium gigs! www.danielsloss.com

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THE VASELINES

Fri 16 Mar, doors 7pm £15 in adv/£17 on door STANDING ONLY Scottish alternative rock legends The Vaselines are famed for their connections with Nirvana, who covered three of their songs and openly supported them, with Kurt Cobain once describing Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee as his “most favorite songwriters in the whole world”.

“Happily, what made The Vaselines such a winning proposition first time round - short, shambling songs driven by quirky lyrics, simple guitar playing

The band formed in 1986 and split shortly after, but their return to the music scene in recent years has been welcomed with open arms.

and a strong pop sensibility - hasn't

They released second studio album Sex with an X in 2010, which was hailed as a “triumphant return” (BBC) and a “brilliant comeback” (The Guardian).

The Herald

been lost in the two decades since Dum Dum was released.”

Joined by Belle and Sebastian members Stevie Jackson and Bobby Kildea, the band are back with a bang – but their live shows remain rare, so don’t miss this opportunity to see one of Scotland’s greatest rock bands at the Tolbooth. www.thevaselines.co.uk tickets 01786 27 4000

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THE COAL PORTERS

THE GOLDEN STEPS

The Coal Porters are one of the UK's foremost alt-country bands, an exciting and dynamic bluegrass combo that use banjos, mandolins and fiddles plus doghouse bass and guitar to whip up a feel-good storm.

The Golden Steps is a one-off special performance involving many of the young people and tutors from our regular workshops in the Tolbooth - both the trad and jazz workshops as well as Pump up the Jam, our songwriting and band development workshops. What better way to celebrate our 10th birthday than to give an opportunity to these talented young players to be part of the celebrations.

Sat 17 Mar, 8pm £12/£10

Originally formed in Los Angeles and now residing in London, the five-piece are firmly established on the UK and European touring circuit. Now, they bring their high-energy brand of break neck bluegrass to the Tolbooth tenth birthday celebrations.

The Coal Porters' live show is polished, passionate and second to none.

Get ready for the ride of your life! www.sidgriffin.com/the-coal-porters

"Swift yet surefooted, banjos, mandolins and fiddles gallop along, while harmonies glow like coals.

Brilliant" Q Magazine

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Sun 18 Mar, 7.30pm £10

The title of the commission comes from the name given to the original entrance to the Tolbooth, where money was given out to the people of Stirling, and for this performance the title also alludes to the musical opportunities open to the young people in the area. The evening will feature performances from each of the groups as well as performances by the tutors including David Scott, Laura Macdonald and Lori Watson, and will end with a newly commissioned piece by recently crowned Composer of the Year, Aidan O'Rourke, bringing together some of each of the different groups into one large ensemble.

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BATTLE OF THE BANDS Sat 24 Mar, 6.30pm £5

GALLAGHER & LYLE Fri 30 Mar, 8pm £25

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The Stirling Schools Battle of the Bands is back!

One band from each High School in Stirling will battle it out to be crowned 2012’s champion.

A panel of expert judges will use their musical knowledge to decipher which act is worthy of winning the competition.

Organised by pupils from throughout Stirling, this is the highlight of the school year – don’t miss it!

Scottish pop duo phenomenon Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle bring their spectacular reunion show to the Tolbooth.

Known as quality songsmiths in the 1970's, the pair recorded a series of hits including I Wanna Stay With You, Heart On My Sleeve and Breakaway.

Gallagher and Lyle have worked alongside stars from Paul McCartney to Eric Clapton, while their songs have been recorded by Bryan Ferry and Ringo Starr. At their peak, the pair’s radio-friendly pop numbers were being snapped up by other acts as fast as they could write them. Lyle has also written songs for Tina Turner including What’s Love Got To Do With It. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see this iconic and hugely influential duo back together to perform with their band, with material spanning their five decade career, recapturing the old magic as if they had never parted.

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STRIVELYN QUARTET

RUA MACMILLAN TRIO

Enjoy an afternoon of classical music, tea and cake at the Tolbooth.

Originally from Nairn in the Scottish Highlands, fiddler Rua Macmillan is making a name for himself in the world of Scottish traditional music.

Sat 31 Mar, 2.30pm £8 inc tea and cake

Following on from their previous three popular concerts at the Tolbooth, local musicians Katrina Bateman, Carolyn Sparey, Maggie Miller, and Aline Gow return to give an exciting concert of contrasting music, pairing Mozart's enigmatic 'Dissonance' String Quartet with Mendelssohn's tempestuous e minor Quartet Programme: Mozart's 'Dissonance' Quartet, K465 and Mendelssohn's Quartet in e minor opus 44 no. 2.

Please note that the performance will begin at 2.30pm.

Sat 31 Mar, 8pm £12/£10

Known for his captivating, high-energy performances, Rua performs in a trio with Tia Files (from Bodega) on guitar and Adam Brown on bodhran.

In February 2009, Rua was awarded the prestigious title of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. The following summer he performed at Cambridge Folk Festival, the UK’s biggest folk festival, and has since toured extensively throughout Europe and the USA. www.myspace.com/ruamacmillan

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RACHEL LYN HARRINGTON

PETER LONGWORTH

Seattle's country soul sensation Rachel Lyn Harrington draws from a rich array of influences including an upbringing in the Pentecostal pines of Oregon and a dad with a secret stash of Motown and Stax albums.

Peter Longworth is from Brig O'Turk and attended McLaren High School. His exposure to contemporary music as a member of the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland was the catalyst for his first forays into composition and in 2008 he was awarded a scholarship by the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he currently studies under composer, Matthew King.

Thu 4 Apr, 8pm / £10/£8

A 2011 winner in Merlefest's esteemed Chris Austin songwriting contest (previous winners include Gillian Welch and Tift Merritt), Rachel has wrangled up three other gals for this tour of UK, the band comprised of bass, drums, fiddle and guitar.

The live show will include a set of the girls' favourite country and rockabilly covers to boot. This is Rachel’s sixth annual tour of the UK but her very first with a full band. “songs that conjure the ghosts of old America” - MOJO

Sat 7 Apr, 2.30pm £5

Peter's compositions often look to view music through a 'lens', with favourite subjects being Romanticism, Impressionism and Jazz.

Now in his final year at Guildhall, the Tolbooth is delighted to showcase his astounding compositions. www.peterlongworthcomposer.com

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SPIERS & BODEN Sat 14 Apr, 8pm £12/£10

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Described by The Guardian as “the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene” and twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for Best Duo, Spiers and Boden have made the genre of spontaneous, punky English folk very much their own stomping ground.

Loud, proud, and with just a few acoustic instruments, they create a multitude of textures upon which they present traditional stories and dance music which have taken them on to the main stages of major festivals.

Jon Boden (singer, fiddle, guitar, stompbox), from Chicago, follows in the footsteps of many of the great folk-singers with his theatrical style. Birmingham-born John Spiers (melodeon, concertina) has carved his own space in the folk scene with his unique blending of traditional squeezebox styles and contemporary dance music.

THE CAMPBELLS OF GREEPE + GUESTS Fri 20 Apr, 8pm / £12/£10

Five voices, one family, nine Mòd gold medals through three generations. The Campbells of Greepe - Caimbeulaich a’ Ghnìoba - are one of the great dynasties of Gaelic song.

Pipers and singers who love to dance, they are masters of puirt-à-beul, Gaelic mouth music, but their songs encompass a whole musical world - pibroch songs, work songs, and the songs of their own community.

The doyenne, Kenna Campbell, is joined by brother Seumas, daughters Wilma and Mary Ann Kennedy and niece Maggie Macdonald for a night of music and great craic.

Amongst the special guests are virtuoso American step-dancer, Nic Gareiss, and award-winning piper, Lorne MacDougall.

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ARTS NEWS NO MORE CAGES

the year guest tutors are invited to the workshops and over A young folk band featuring the years have included Ewan some of the best up and MacPherson, Aaron Jones, coming traditional musicians Dan Thorpe, John Somerville, from Stirlingshire schools, Calum MacCrimmon, Kevin embarked on their first major tour at the end of 2011 as part Mackenzie and Tom Oakes.

The workshops are open to of the Scottish Music Centres any young musician attending 'Hit the Road' tour which is supporting some of Scotland's a Stirling school and further best up and coming musicians information can be found in the and bands to experience their classes and workshops section. first tour.

A number of the musicians that have attended the workshops The band have been honing their skills together for the past have since gone on to study three years as part of the much traditional music. Many of the band are now supporting larger YMI funded traditional young musicians who attend music workshops that have the workshops as part of a been running at the Tolbooth for the past 7 years and which mentee programme, supporting them to develop skills for the many of the band have been future as teaching musicians coming to from the start. as well as increase the support available for younger The workshops are led by musicians. traditional musicians Lori www.nomorecages.bandcamp.

Watson, Innes Watson and com Claire Mann but throughout

NEW SATURDAY CLASSES

In an exciting development Feis Fhoirt, who offer opportunities for young people to learn traditional music in the Forth Valley area are moving their classes to the Tolbooth from next trem.

The options are fiddle, clarsach, guitar, accordion and whistle and they will run on Saturday's from 10am starting from the end of January.

The Feis will arrange payment and bookings.

For details contact John Macneil, feisfhoirt@aol.com / 07770930295

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Creative Learning OPPORTUNITIES

A series of FREE learning opportunities for teachers and adults working with young people.

CREATIVE SATURDAYS 18 & 25 FEB, 10AM - 4PM Spend time with visual artist Lesley Creevy and poet Julian Colten exploring the natural and historical environment of Stirling, recording what you see and experience through poetry, drawing, printing and sketchbooks.

SCOTS SONG & LANGUAGE MON 20, 27 FEB & 5 MAR 4.15 - 5.45PM Designed to advance and aid teaching styles for Scots song, including an introduction to language and cultural heritage, to primary school aged children.

TEACHER'S JAZZ ENSEMBLE FIRST TUES EACH MONTH, 4.15 - 5.15PM This opportunity is open to any Stirling teacher who would like to further their own knowledge and skills in jazz and play as part of an ensemble. Any instrument is welcome - string, brass, wind or percussion.

ARCHIVE TASTER SESSION STIRLING ARCHIVES WED 22 FEB, 4.30 - 6.00PM Stirling Archives staff are offering an opportunity to get some hands-on experience of historic records that relate to your local area. The Council has a terrific resource in the historical records held at its Archives which could support a wealth of work with children and young people.

EXPLORE HISTORIC STIRLING THE SMITH MUSEUM SAT 4 FEB, 10.30 - 3.30PM Come on a tour of Stirling’s cultural spaces and historic centre and visit some of its oldest buildings including The Smith, Old Courtroom, Tolbooth, Cowane’s Hospital, Holy Rude Church and Stirling Castle. Tea and scones and the Smith and lunch at the Castle.

For further information or to book a place then please contact Clare Hoare at creativelearning@stirling.gov.uk

BIG DANCE PLEDGE MACROBERT THU 23 FEB, 4.30 - 6.30PM macrobert’s Dance Development Artist Laura Smith will take teachers through a JAZZ GAMES FOR CHILDREN CPD session to limber up and TUE 21 FEB, 4.15 - 5.15PM learn the Big Dance Schools A workshop aimed towards Pledge choreography - so that encouraging personal creative you can take it back to your choices for nursery and primary school, teach your pupils and children. colleagues and take part in the world record attempt.

CONTACTS:

Carolyn Paterson | Senior Arts Development Officer | 01786 27 4023 | patersonc3@stirling.gov.uk Stephen Hume | Music Development Officer | 01786 27 4002 | humes@stirling.gov.uk Emma Hamilton | Visual Arts Development Officer | 01786 27 4010 | hamiltone@stirling.gov.uk Clare Hoare | Cultural Co-ordinator | 01786 27 4014 | hoarec@stirling.gov.uk

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS ART

CHILDREN

COWANE CENTRE Sat 4 Feb - 24 Mar 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 4 Feb - 24 Mar 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

Classes in the above instruments will now run on Saturdays from 10am, organised by Feis Fhoirt. See p24 for full details.

DRAMA

Sat 4 Feb - 24 Mar Age 6 - 9 yrs: 10.15am – 12.15pm Age 10 - 13 yrs: 1 – 3pm £50.00

Our ever-popular drama class includes games, voice, improvisation and character and script development. Ends with open performance on Sat 24 Mar, with script inspired by stories of the Tolbooth for its 10th birthday.

Tutor: Anne-Marie Hopkins

HARMONICA

See adult’s section for details

PUMP UP THE JAM Wed 1 Feb - 21 Mar Age 11+ yrs: 4.45 – 7.15pm FREE

It’s back! 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!

Trad Workshops Mondays from 30 Jan - Jun Age 10 – 18 yrs FREE The Traddies: 5.30 – 6.20pm

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

The Session: 6.20 – 7.30pm

Traditional music session and group tuition open to all trad instruments. (min 2-3 yrs exp)

Tolbooth Trad Band: 7.10 – 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.

JAZZ WORKSHOPS

Tuesdays from 31 Jan - Jun Age 10 – 21 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.

harmonies. You don’t need to have sung before – everyone welcome.

Tutor: Jo Miller

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.

Thu 2 Feb - 22 Mar Beginners: 7 - 7.45pm £40/£32 Intermediate: 8 - 9.15pm £46/£38

ADULTS 16yrs+

STUDIO RECORDING Tue 31 Jan - 20 Mar, 7 - 9pm £56/£42

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

Wed 1 Feb - 21 Mar, 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 1 Feb - 21 Mar, 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 2 Feb - 22 Mar, 7 – 9pm £56/£48

Friendly, informal group singing. Learn a varied repertoire including traditional songs, chants, spirituals, contemporary material and

GUITAR

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 2 Feb - 22 Mar, 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

PAINTING

COWANE CENTRE Wednesday workshops: 25 Jan - 28 Mar, 10 – 3pm £140/£120 Friday workshops: 27 Jan - 30 Mar, 10 – 3pm £140/£120 The very popular painting workshops with the artist Peter Russell continues at the Cowane Centre. Running times include 1 hours lunch break. Participants to bring their own materials.

Tutor: Peter Russell

KNITTING & CROCHET BEE

Thu 24 Jan - 27 Mar, 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.

For full details contact Emma Hamilton, hamiltone@stirling.gov.uk

CALL 01786 27 4000 TO BOOK YOUR PLACE

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.

TEL 01786 27 4005 TOLBOOTH, JAIL WYND, STIRLING CHANGINGROOM@STIRLING.GOV.UK WWW.STIRLING.GOV.UK/CHANGINGROOM

Criminal Hanging Together 11 February – 14 April Preview 10 February, 7 – 9 pm.

All welcome CRIMINAL is presented by Hanging Together, a group of artists based in the Stirling area who have been creating installations and interventions, primarily in non-gallery spaces, throughout central Scotland since 1994.

CRIMINAL walks the line between the permissible and the unacceptable.

Hanging Together navigate their way through challenging terrain for a new installation created exclusively for The Changing Room.

Nicola Carberry, Paul Eames, Carolyn Mason, Peter Russell, Val Shatwell and Karen Strang create works that question our sense of what may or may not be appropriate...Six different takes.

Bordering on criminal.

GALLERY OPEN TUESDAY-SATURDAY, 10AM-6PM OPENNIGHT LATE LATE: 7OPENINGS: & 20 OCT | 17 NOV | 8 DEC& ADMISSION 17 29 FEB | 15 - FREE 18 & 30 MAR

ADMISSION FREE

For further information www.hangingtogether.co.uk

The Changing Room at 15 Join us on the 10th February for the preview of our new exhibition CRIMINAL and to celebrate The Changing Room’s 15th Birthday!

Established in 1997 The Changing Room has not only brought emerging and established artistic talent of international standing to Stirling but has provided a crucial forum for vocational training and peer support for locally-based artists and young people to explore, develop and challenge their ideas and experience of art.

As a unique space for leading contemporary arts in Stirling, The Changing Room shows the best new work by local, national and international contemporary artists covering a diverse range of contemporary art practice.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the artists, volunteers and supporters of the gallery over the last 15 years.

For full programme details see www.stirling.gov.uk/changingroom or join our free mailing list for news, events listings and invitations to exhibition openings.

INFORMATION Tolbooth is Stirling’s venue for live music and the arts and is the home for Stirling Council’s arts development team and the contemporary visual art gallery, The Changing Room.

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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.

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.

GET HERE

GETTING HERE

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

Trains

Parking

For information call First ScotRail on 08457 48 49 50 www.firstscotrail.com

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

Buses For information call Citylink on 08705 50 50 50 www.citylink.co.uk

The information in this guide was correct at the time of going to print. Š Tolbooth, Stirling Council 2010

Wed 25 Jan

Theatre Broad presents...Two Stars And A Quest

7.30pm

Theatre

p4

Thu 26 Jan

Theatre Broad presents...Two Stars And A Quest

7.30pm

Theatre

p4

Fri 27 Jan

Babelfish

8pm

Trad

p5

Fri 3 Feb

Andrew O'Neill: Alternative

8pm

Comedy

p6

Sat 4 Feb

Graeme Stephen's Sunrise

8pm

Jazz/Film

p6

Thu 9 Feb

Bulge Promotions presents...Steve Craddock

doors 7pm

Indie

p7

Sat 11 Feb

reLOADED: Sea of Lions + Disguise Your Beauty doors 7pm

Metal

p7

Fri 17 Feb

McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle

8pm

Trad

p8

Thu 23 Feb

Rachel Sermanni + Support

8pm

Nu-Folk

p9

Fri 24 Feb

Piaf: The Songs

8pm

Musical

p9

Sat 25 Feb

The Eduardo Niebla Experience

8pm

Guitar

p10

Wed 29 Feb

The Adventures of Andy Kershaw

8pm

Talk/Film

p11

Thu 1 Mar

Woodenbox With A Fistful of Fivers + The O's

8pm

Folk/Rock

p12

Sat 3 Mar

reLOADED: Info Sessions + Gig

1pm

Talk

p13

Wed 7 Mar

Jazz Singers' Open Mic Night

8pm

Jazz

p13

Fri 9 Mar

The Shee

8pm

Trad

p14

Sat 10 Mar

Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra

2pm

Jazz

p19

Thu 15 Mar

Daniel Sloss

8pm

Comedy

p16

Fri 16 Mar

The Vaselines

doors 7pm

Alt Rock

p17

Sat 17 Mar

The Coal Porters

8pm

Bluegrass

p18

Sun 18 Mar

The Golden Steps

7.30pm

Trad

p18

Sat 24 Mar

Battle of the Bands

6.30pm

Pop/Rock

p19

Fri 30 Mar

Gallagher & Lyle

8pm

Pop

p19

Sat 31 Mar

Strivelyn Quartet

2.30pm

Classical

p20

Sat 31 Mar

Rua MacMillan Trio

8pm

Trad

p20

Thu 4 Apr

Rachel Lyn Harrington

8pm

Country

p21

Sat 7 Apr

Peter Longworth

2.30pm

Classical

p21

Sat 14 Apr

Spiers & Boden

8pm

Trad

p22

Fri 20 Apr

The Campbells of Greepe + Guests

8pm

Trad

p22

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