Star groups appear on Arran
On Saturday 23rd April, Broken Records (with support from Hot Jupiter)
Broken Records released their highly acclaimed debut 7" single, “If the News Makes You Sad Don’t Watch It”, in April 2008. This received plaudits from such varied publications as NME, The Guardian, Drowned in Sound, The Sun and The Times. Radio 1’s Steve Lamacq made it his single of the week and Huw Stephens invited them to do a session for Radio 1 at Maida Vale. Limited releases of singles “Slow Parade” and “Lies” led to a scramble of album deal offers, with the band excited to sign to the prestigious 4AD label. They rounded off the year by playing at the Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party and being tipped for 2009 in Q magazine. In May 2010 the band completed their second album, “Let Me Come Home” recorded in Glasgow with producer Tony Doogan (Mogwai, Delgados, Belle & Sebastian,) and they are currently touring Europe and the USA to promote this. Their drummer is local boy Andrew Keeney. The support band for this evening (Hot Jupiter) made their Arran debut in February so here’s an opportunity for those that missed that evening to see this fabulous trio. Another local connection in the drumming department with Douglas I’Anson.
See www.myspace.com/brokenrecordsedinburgh
To buy tickets at Arran Events.com www.arranevents.com/244
Sunday 24th April. Mochara (with support from The Saggies).
Northern Ireland’s Maurice Dickson has been writing and performing his songs for almost 30 years. Catherine Ashcroft, although born in the North West of England, has deeper roots in the West of Ireland. She started playing Traditional Irish music on the whistle at an early age before moving on to the Uilleann Pipes. She regards her main influences as Paddy Keenan, Liam O’Flynn (Planxty) and Dervish. Three years ago, Catherine met Maurice Dickson and recorded her first album at his studio in Cumbria. This led to them collaborating and Catherine guesting on Maurice’s last two European tours and also forming "Mochara". In autumn 2010 they released a new CD – Mochara, "In Your Blood". The album and live performances consist of a blend of Irish Traditional tunes and original pieces written by Catherine and Maurice. The evening will start with a performance from local group "The Saggies" (featuring Mike Bailey, Cams Campbell, Donal Boyle, Nicola Swinton, & Jon Hollingworth – a slightly different line-up to their previous well received exciting performances at their last two Arran Folk Festivals), this cajun/bluegrass combo is constantly evolving but promise to deliver the same sparkle that has been in abundance at their previous outings.
See Arran Events.com for a sample of their music and to buy tickets www.arranevents.com/245
Tickets for both these events are now available online at www.arranevents.com or from Brodick Post Office
