Our regular monthly Open Singers' Session: is next on Tuesday 10 April, 8.00pm. FREE!
Downstairs lounge, The Royal Oak, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT. All welcome.
Also click on the Northern Streams Logo to the right to go to wonderful new website for the event including the full programme, links to videos of performers, booking details and more. Its our ninth year of bringing the best Nordic and British music in one place - why not join us?
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Friday, 23 March 2012
Memories of Mining Tonight!
We still have some tickets left for tonight's performance at The Pleasance Cabaret Bar (8pm start) featuring the talents of Ragged Glory, Scott Murray, Jim Bainbridge and Mick West.
Last week's concert in Glasgow was a cracker and both the songs and the stories behind them were fascinating. This is your chance in the east to get a taste of the mining industry and how it shaped aspects of Scottish life both now and then.
The concert has been featured on the STV Edinburgh site - click through to read the whole article:
http://local.stv.tv/edinburgh/news/arts-culture/31428-stories-through-song-at-the-ceilidh-culture-festival/
See you tonight!
Friday, 24 February 2012
March 'Memories of Mining' Concerts
Tickets are now available for our joint concerts with TMSA Glasgow Branch drawing on the experiences of mining in Scotland over the years.
For more details, including performers (such as Ragged Glory pictured to the right) click below:
http://www.tmsa.org.uk/documents/MemoriesofMiningConcertLeaflet.pdf
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Our Ceilidh Culture Event Tickets now on sale!
Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture was launched today with bagpipes, singing and a cake to celebrate ten years of highlighting traditional arts in the capital.
The Branch has three events you can take part in / buy tickets for...
'Memories of Mining' concert: Friday 23 March
Our Open Singers Session: Tuesday 10 April
Northern Streams 2012 Festival: 13-15 April
Details through the links on this page plus at www.ceilidhculture.co.uk
Remember our recent Muckle Sing event sold out so get your tickets quickly for our next set of events (except the session which is free of course!)
Sunday, 12 February 2012
The Muckle Sing Sold Out!
Just to let you know that all tickets for The Muckle Sing on 18 February are sold out. We are creating a waiting list - for contact details to get on the list, see the leaflet in the post below. Just to say thanks to tescos in Linlithgow with their assistance with the refreshments!
Our Singers Session on Tuesday 14 February, 8-11pm at the Royal Oak, Infirmary Street is still open (and free) for those who want to come along!
Our Singers Session on Tuesday 14 February, 8-11pm at the Royal Oak, Infirmary Street is still open (and free) for those who want to come along!
Monday, 23 January 2012
Muckle Sing tickets going fast - book yours soon!
2012 is finally here and it's not long now until February and our Muckle Sing taking place on Saturday 18 February 2012, 10am to 5.30pm at the Queen Margaret Hall, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7JA.
It's a day of workshops for community singing groups and individual singers, led by Janet Russell, as well as an opportunity for informal group performances. All welcome - from the beginner to the experienced performer and no need to be able to read music.
For more information click (or paste the link into your web address bar) to access the full leaflet including booking details:
http://www.tmsa.org.uk/documents/THEMUCKLESING2012.pdf
It's a day of workshops for community singing groups and individual singers, led by Janet Russell, as well as an opportunity for informal group performances. All welcome - from the beginner to the experienced performer and no need to be able to read music.
For more information click (or paste the link into your web address bar) to access the full leaflet including booking details:
http://www.tmsa.org.uk/documents/THEMUCKLESING2012.pdf
Monday, 12 December 2011
Diary dates for December & 2012 update!
Tuesday 13 December - our monthly Singers' Session which can have a festive theme or not. It all depends on what you want to sing (as long you won't get arrested for it! ;) 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Tuesday 10 January- why not make a New Year's resolution to sing more and come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Saturday 18 February - Muckle Sing 2012. Details coming soon of this fun day in Linlithgow.
In the meantime if you are looking to get your vocal cords in shape – you could visit the Scots Music Group website for details of their song groups and classes at www.scotsmusic.org/song/ as there is still room in a number of them.
Tuesday 14 February- what better day to sing about songs of love (and death - well that's usually what most folk songs are about!!) at our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Tuesday 13 March- you don't need to be as mad as a March hare to come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session! 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Friday 23 March - The Music & Songs of Mining Concert, The Pleasance. This will be part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture and being organised in partnership with TMSA Glasgow Branch - there will be a partner concert on Friday 16 March in Glasgow.
Tuesday 10 April- Our friendly monthly Singers' Session, 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
13-15 April - Northern Streams 2012 featuring music, song and dance from Scotland and Scandinavia - also part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture.
Tuesday 10 January- why not make a New Year's resolution to sing more and come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Saturday 18 February - Muckle Sing 2012. Details coming soon of this fun day in Linlithgow.
In the meantime if you are looking to get your vocal cords in shape – you could visit the Scots Music Group website for details of their song groups and classes at www.scotsmusic.org/song/ as there is still room in a number of them.
Tuesday 14 February- what better day to sing about songs of love (and death - well that's usually what most folk songs are about!!) at our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Tuesday 13 March- you don't need to be as mad as a March hare to come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session! 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Friday 23 March - The Music & Songs of Mining Concert, The Pleasance. This will be part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture and being organised in partnership with TMSA Glasgow Branch - there will be a partner concert on Friday 16 March in Glasgow.
Tuesday 10 April- Our friendly monthly Singers' Session, 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
13-15 April - Northern Streams 2012 featuring music, song and dance from Scotland and Scandinavia - also part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture.
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Lots of diary dates coming up - so pay attention!
Friday 28 October, 7.30pm - TMSA Young Trad Tour comes to Howden Park centre, Livingston - your best chance to see it near to Edinburgh! Box Office 01506 777666 or http://www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk/
Saturday 5 November, 2-5pm - TMSA National AGM, National Piping Centre, 30-34 McPhater Street, Glasgow G2 0RT.(Plus another opportunity to see the TMSA Young Trad Tour in the evening at the same venue - 7.30pm start: Box Office 0141 353 0220).
Sunday 6 November - your last chance to see the TMSA Young Trad Tour on tour in Scotland at Coldingham Village Hall Box Office: www.coldingham.info/store
Tuesday 8 November - Branch AGM at 6.45pm followed by our regular monthly Singers Session from 8pm, downstairs at the Royal Oak, Infirmary St, Edinburgh EH1 1LT.
Sunday 13th November - Carrying Stream Festival Session, 3.30pm - 7pm approx. Downstairs at the Royal Oak we will be commemorating the life of Ray Fisher, who sadly passed away just a few weeks ago. So if you know any songs that were in Ray's repertoire, do bring them along: if you don't, just come and sing or play whatever you know/like best! The session will be hosted by Susan and Paul Streater.
See: http://www.tradmusichall.com/RayFisher.html and several clips of her singing on Youtube.
As well as our session, Edinburgh Folk Club will be holding the 10th Carrying Stream Festival in memory of Hamish Henderson at the Pleasance from 9th-16th November (our session being in partnership with EFC). Full details soon to appear on their website at: http://www.carryingstreamfestival.co.uk/csf11.htm
Tuesday 13 December - our monthly Singers' Session which can have a festive theme or not. It all depends on what you want to sing (as long you won't get arrested for it! ;) 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Tuesday 10 January- why not make a New Year's resolution to sing more and come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Saturday 18 February - Muckle Sing 2012. Details coming soon of this fun day in Linlithgow.
In the meantime if you are looking to get your vocal cords in shape – you could visit the Scots Music Group website for details of their song groups and classes at www.scotsmusic.org/song/ as there is still room in a number of them.
Tuesday 14 February- what better day to sing about songs of love (and death - well that's usually what most folk songs are about!!) at our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Tuesday 13 March- you don't need to be as mad as a March hare to come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session! 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Friday 23 March - The Music & Songs of Mining Concert, The Pleasance. This will be part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture and being organised in partnership with TMSA Glasgow Branch.
Tuesday 10 April- Our friendly monthly Singers' Session, 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
13-15 April - Northern Streams 2012 featuring music, song and dance from Scotland and Scandinavia - also part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture.
Saturday 5 November, 2-5pm - TMSA National AGM, National Piping Centre, 30-34 McPhater Street, Glasgow G2 0RT.(Plus another opportunity to see the TMSA Young Trad Tour in the evening at the same venue - 7.30pm start: Box Office 0141 353 0220).
Sunday 6 November - your last chance to see the TMSA Young Trad Tour on tour in Scotland at Coldingham Village Hall Box Office: www.coldingham.info/store
Tuesday 8 November - Branch AGM at 6.45pm followed by our regular monthly Singers Session from 8pm, downstairs at the Royal Oak, Infirmary St, Edinburgh EH1 1LT.
Sunday 13th November - Carrying Stream Festival Session, 3.30pm - 7pm approx. Downstairs at the Royal Oak we will be commemorating the life of Ray Fisher, who sadly passed away just a few weeks ago. So if you know any songs that were in Ray's repertoire, do bring them along: if you don't, just come and sing or play whatever you know/like best! The session will be hosted by Susan and Paul Streater.
See: http://www.tradmusichall.com/RayFisher.html and several clips of her singing on Youtube.
As well as our session, Edinburgh Folk Club will be holding the 10th Carrying Stream Festival in memory of Hamish Henderson at the Pleasance from 9th-16th November (our session being in partnership with EFC). Full details soon to appear on their website at: http://www.carryingstreamfestival.co.uk/csf11.htm
Tuesday 13 December - our monthly Singers' Session which can have a festive theme or not. It all depends on what you want to sing (as long you won't get arrested for it! ;) 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Tuesday 10 January- why not make a New Year's resolution to sing more and come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Saturday 18 February - Muckle Sing 2012. Details coming soon of this fun day in Linlithgow.
In the meantime if you are looking to get your vocal cords in shape – you could visit the Scots Music Group website for details of their song groups and classes at www.scotsmusic.org/song/ as there is still room in a number of them.
Tuesday 14 February- what better day to sing about songs of love (and death - well that's usually what most folk songs are about!!) at our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Tuesday 13 March- you don't need to be as mad as a March hare to come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session! 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Friday 23 March - The Music & Songs of Mining Concert, The Pleasance. This will be part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture and being organised in partnership with TMSA Glasgow Branch.
Tuesday 10 April- Our friendly monthly Singers' Session, 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
13-15 April - Northern Streams 2012 featuring music, song and dance from Scotland and Scandinavia - also part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture.
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Next Singers' Sessions and Branch AGM
If you like singing - particularly songs that have a something folky about them - why not come along to our regular monthly Singers' Session in the Royal Oak downstairs lounge (Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT) next on Tuesday 11 October, from 8pm until 11pm? There's no admission charge and all who want to sing are welcome - whatever your ability or even language!
The November Singers Session will be on Tuesday 8 November, preceded by the Branch AGM starting at 6.45pm. Please come along to hear about the year's achievements and how you can be part of the next year's successes including if you have ideas for other activities.
The November Singers Session will be on Tuesday 8 November, preceded by the Branch AGM starting at 6.45pm. Please come along to hear about the year's achievements and how you can be part of the next year's successes including if you have ideas for other activities.
Monday, 29 August 2011
Our Monthly Singers' Session resumes Tuesday 13 September - all welcome! Plus other events...
If you like singing - particularly songs that have a something folky about them - why not come along to our regular monthly Singers' Session in the Royal Oak downstairs lounge (Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT) next on Tuesday 13 September, from 8pm until 11pm? There's no admission charge and all who want to sing are welcome - whatever your ability or even language!
Whilst waiting for this date to come around there is still Festival Folk at the Oak until 4 September - details at: http://www.royal-oak-folk.com/page5.html
Though if you want a break outside of Edinburgh, the Kirriemuir Festival is on 2-4 September with all the usual concerts, ceilidhs, talks, competitions, sessions, street entertainment and general fun, run by the fabulous Angus Branch of the TMSA. For more details visit: http://www.kirriefestival.org/
And the following week is the more nearby Linlithgow Festival 7-11 September - programme information is at: http://www.linlithgowfolk.com/
Whilst waiting for this date to come around there is still Festival Folk at the Oak until 4 September - details at: http://www.royal-oak-folk.com/page5.html
Though if you want a break outside of Edinburgh, the Kirriemuir Festival is on 2-4 September with all the usual concerts, ceilidhs, talks, competitions, sessions, street entertainment and general fun, run by the fabulous Angus Branch of the TMSA. For more details visit: http://www.kirriefestival.org/
And the following week is the more nearby Linlithgow Festival 7-11 September - programme information is at: http://www.linlithgowfolk.com/
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Folk at the Royal Oak and Auchtermuchty (as there's no Singers Session in August!)
Just a wee reminder that we don't have a Singers Session tonight at the Royal Oak (9 August) but if you do pop along you will be treated to some fine folk music from Aaron Jones & Tim O'Leary. If you want to find out who else is on during August just visit: http://www.royal-oak-folk.com/page5.html
There's also some free shows during the day - see the details at:
http://www.royal-oak-folk.com/page12.html plus you can catch David Ferrard inbetween with his Scottish Folk Roots and Offshoots show at 6.30pm - well worth getting a seat for (and there are only 30!) More details at: http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/music/scottish-folk-roots-and-offshoots
Finally if you want to get out of Edinburgh this weekend (12-14 August) - why not go up to Auchtermuchty Festival (in Fife) for one of the original festivals of traditional music, song and dance organised by other TMSA members! Visit: http://www.auchtermuchty-festival.org.uk/music for more information.
There's also some free shows during the day - see the details at:
http://www.royal-oak-folk.com/page12.html plus you can catch David Ferrard inbetween with his Scottish Folk Roots and Offshoots show at 6.30pm - well worth getting a seat for (and there are only 30!) More details at: http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/music/scottish-folk-roots-and-offshoots
Finally if you want to get out of Edinburgh this weekend (12-14 August) - why not go up to Auchtermuchty Festival (in Fife) for one of the original festivals of traditional music, song and dance organised by other TMSA members! Visit: http://www.auchtermuchty-festival.org.uk/music for more information.
Thursday, 7 July 2011
Our Monthly Singers' Session - all welcome!
If you like singing - particularly songs that have a something folky about them - why not come along to our regular monthly Singers' Session in the Royal Oak downstairs lounge (Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT) next on Tuesday 12 July, from 8pm until 11pm?
There's no admission charge and all who want to sing are welcome - whatever your ability or even language! Last month we had a visit from some visiting Australians which included a rendition of 'Wild Colonial Boy' - every session has had at least one wonderful surprise like this!
The sessions happen on every 2nd Tuesday of the month (except August when there's something folky on at the Oak every night of the Festival - check it out!).
There's no admission charge and all who want to sing are welcome - whatever your ability or even language! Last month we had a visit from some visiting Australians which included a rendition of 'Wild Colonial Boy' - every session has had at least one wonderful surprise like this!
The sessions happen on every 2nd Tuesday of the month (except August when there's something folky on at the Oak every night of the Festival - check it out!).
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Come and join us at our monthly Singers' Session
If you like singing - particularly songs that have a something folky about them - why not come along to our regular monthly Singers' Session in the Royal Oak downstairs lounge (Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT) on Tuesday 14 June, from 8pm until 11pm? There's no admission charge and all who want to sing are welcome - whatever your ability or even language! The sessions happen on every 2nd Tuesday of the month (except August when the Festival is on).
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Singers' Session 10 May 2011 - come and join us!
We are celebrating as part of Voluntary Arts Week, our now regular monthly Singers' Session in the Royal Oak downstairs lounge (Infirmary Street, Edinburgh) on Tuesday 10 May, from 8pm until 11pm approx, and thereafter on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. No admission charge and all who want to sing are welcome.
Friday, 8 April 2011
Singers' Session 12 April 2011
Now we've had a little time to recover from presenting Northern Streams 2011 we would like to remind you that the next monthly Singers' Session in the Royal Oak downstairs lounge (Infirmary Street, Edinburgh) is Tuesday 12 April, from 8pm until 11pm approx, and thereafter on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. No admission charge and all are welcome.
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