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A packed Carnegie Hall heard some of the finest musicians to emerge in Shetland in recent times enthral the audience with a range of finely crafted and expertly played folk(ish) songs last night. The Kris Drever Band and Arthur Nicholson need no introduction in Shetland. Nicholson, who has establis... Read more...
The Bashies rocked Mareel at the launch of their debut album Too Late Now on Saturday. (more…) Read more...
Easter Sunday afternoon saw the final concert of a trilogy of variety gigs celebrating the life and love of country star Hank Williams. Settin' The Woods on Fire, no easy task in Shetland, was hosted by Dean Owens, well known from his band The Felsons and as a singer songwriter in his own rig... Read more...
Dazzling white lights, softer shafts of smoky blue and orange and a strong long bass sound made for an exhilarating experience to end Friday night's performance at Clickimin. (more…) Read more...
In the homely setting of Muckle Roe Hall, music lovers were treated to an intimate evening of warming vocals and acoustic accompaniments. (more…) Read more...
Three singers from three islands have come together in a new collaboration which celebrates the art of songwriting. (more…) Read more...
A cosy Carnegie Hall made the perfect setting for a wonderful showcase of Shetland music last night. Under the warming glow of candles and fairy lights, the sell-out gig was a celebration not only of the quality of music in the isles, but also its breadth. A host of top local musicians were on the... Read more...
It’s 29 years since Martin Simpson last played in the isles, and for those who saw him at Mareel last night, it was more than worth the wait. Conjuring the kind of inexplicable magic, which engages and audience and only comes with music of the heart, Simpson is an enchanting performer, not only f... Read more...
Friday night and the sound of a hurdy gurdy bouncing off the Lerwick legion’s walls - quite a change from the rock and roll and amplifiers. I craned my neck to get a glimpse of the medieval whirring, and was transfixed along with the rest of the audience, with opening band Still Game plating up t... Read more...