ONE OF THE BEST UPCOMING FESTIVALS
The 7th Kintyre Songwriters festival looks like being a real treat for music fans in Campbeltown with some of the hottest names in Scottish music performing alongside local talent.
The event is spread over 3 days in May 2014, starting on Friday the 23rd with a free to attend rock night featuring local artists from Kintyre including A New Hope, Medium High, The Twisted Melons, newcomers Papa Alpha 28 and many more.
Next up is the Saturday main event with headliner Coatbridge singer-songwriter Pete MacLeod who was the first signing to Alan McGee's new 359 Music record label. McGee, who discovered Oasis, has tipped Pete for the top and touring Europe with Paul Weller has cemented his reputation. Pete is joined by 16 year old rising folk-pop star Zoe Bestel who will be performing tracks from her debut album, and Aberdeen-based indie-folkster and Evo4 favourite, CS Buchan. The lineup is completed by regular local performers like Adam Fortune, Gullion, The Wild Sarachs and many more.
Better known as singer and main songwriter in internationally successful scottish indie band Frightened Rabbit, Scott Hutchison recently recorded his forthcoming debut solo album on Mull. Now based in Los Angeles, Scott will be performing tracks from his new album alongside Frightened Rabbit classics on Sunday night. Support for Scott comes from Celtic Connections standout Siobhan Wilson, Orange unsigned winner Tommy Reilly and Sophie Rogers. Both Sophie and Siobhan recently performed at Evo4 events Acoustic Monkey and One Night in Rio respectively. Locals include The Gilchristians, Bob Ross Appreciation Society and David Fee.
The event also features open mic sessions and free industry seminars.
Tickets are a steal at fifteen pound each night and can be purchased online at TicketWeb
You can find more about the festival from the official website, kintyresongwritersfestival.co.uk
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