Another ace review from Scottish Jazz News for Encontros ahead of our launch gig TONIGHT: 'The whole record makes one smile, the Brazilian warmth contained in Gismonti’s writing being contagious.' Read in full: ukjazznews.com/paul-harriso... Nab your tickets: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/trio-...

This track (from our 2021 online Spotlight season) is just one of Egberto's Gismonti's compositions found on Paul Harrison's new album - we can't wait to hear all the new arrangements of this incredible #music in ONLY 24 HOURS! 🎟️ www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/trio-... ▶️ youtu.be/P6VF_9d7Xh0?...

Only 2 days to go, get your tickets booked! 🤩 This concert at @traversetheatre.bsky.social celebrates the release of jazz pianist Paul Harrison’s long awaited new album Encontros. #MusicSky 🎟️ Book: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/trio-... 🎶 Watch Trio Mágico Spotlight teaser: youtu.be/KizR9lM4I2I?...

Gig News! 😎 🌵 September Update from The Borders 15 Dec at The Pleasance, #Edinburgh My annual @soundhouse.org.uk Xmas Show with the Sinners...& some very special Guest Sinners 😈 Tickets go fast...make sure to get yours early 😉 www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/dean-...

Cracking review from Scottish Jazz Space for Encontros, 'a vivid & uplifting celebration of Brazilian Egberto Gismonti’s musical genius from Glasgow-based pianist Paul Harrison, aided & abetted by a group of seven accomplished international musicians.' 📰 www.scottishjazzspace.co.uk/album-review...

So just in case you saw our last post but were wondering who Paul Harrison's Trio Mágico and GUESTS were... 🎶 🎷 They are saxophonist Laura Macdonald and vocalist Rachel Lightbody! Both luminaries of the Scottish jazz scene. 📆 5/9 @traversetheatre.bsky.social 🎟️ www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/trio-...

Sad that Festival season is over? Weeell on Friday 5 Sep we are BACK at @traversetheatre.bsky.social to present Paul Harrison’s Trio Mágico plus guests! 🎶 The gig will celebrate the release of jazz pianist Paul Harrison’s long awaited new album Encontros 🎟️ Book: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/trio-...

"Douglas and Jane-Ann have been putting on shows for many years and have been very supportive of me and my music over the years, along with hundreds of other artists. So please, go over to the fund, and help with what you can." 🫶 #MusicianSky #LiveMusic www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-soundh... (1/2)

The wonderful Su-a Lee was kind enough to record this short video about what we do, as a reminder that we've recently launched the Soundhouse Fund 💕🎶 "It's just been a pure lifeline for so many of us where venues have been scarce..." You can donate here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-soundh... (1/2)

I'd really love to sell this one out folks🌵🐍 Appreciate any shares ☺️ Final show in Scotland with The Sinners until Dec. If you're in #Edinburgh for @edfringe.bsky.social please join us tomorrow at The Famous Spiegeltent - such a beautiful old venue 🎪 ❤️ www.thestand.co.uk/fringe/2667/...

Just before Edinburgh's festival season kicks off tomorrow... Those of you who come to our concerts will know that we work very hard on the atmosphere at our gigs. We want everyone to feel welcome: to paraphrase Alasdair Fraser, ‘the vibe is not trivial’. (1/3) #MusicianSky

Today's the day! 🎶 If you've not yet booked for @sianceol then do so! Guaranteed to be better than whatever else folks get up to on a Weds night. 💥Eilidh Cormack 💥Ellen MacDonald 💥Ceitlin Lilidh Accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Innes White. TONIGHT, 8PM: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

Sian perform 'Na Gamhna Geala' at Strathpeffer Pavilion 🎶 Edinburghers can catch Sian this Weds 8 June - originally brought together to celebrate the work of female bards, Sian comprises three of today’s most talented Gaelic singers. ▶️ youtu.be/equ34ePLrlo 🎫 www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

Will we be seeing you in a couple of days?! 🎶 Sian will join us at the @traversetheatre.bsky.social, comprised of three exquisitely gifted young Gaelic singers: Ceitlin Lilidh (Niteworks), Eilidh Cormack (Valtos) and Ellen MacDonald (Dàimh). 🎫 Get your tickets: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

Sian 💥🎶 Weds 11 June. Music starts 8PM! 'This is gossamer Gaelic music spun by Eilidh Cormack, Ceitlin Lilidh, and Ellen MacDonald, sublime singers all, as they celebrate songs by “Scottish female bards”.' - Folking 🎫 Tickets: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve... 🖥️ Read: folking.com/sian-sian-si...

“At once both ancient and modern, and never less than remarkable.” – @thenationalnews.com 🎶 Sian will be performing at @traversetheatre.bsky.social in 1 week! With connections among members to Lewis, Skye & North Uist, expect stunning, imaginative harmony work. 🎫 Weds 11 June, 8PM: bit.ly/43Ok0wz

Well here we are, exactly 1 month on from where #EdinTradfest25 started and what a joy it's been! 🙏 This year's shenanigans featured: 👏 3171 happy punters 🎶 111 musicians 👶 40 toddlers 🎻 24 concerts ⭐ 7 x 5 star reviews 🎓 4 workshops 🌳 3 pop-up gigs 🎼 3 generations of pipers 💛 1 brilliant festival

Coming up in under 2 weeks at @traversetheatre.bsky.social, Sian comprises three of today’s most exquisitely gifted young Gaelic singers – Ceitlin Lilidh (Niteworks), Eilidh Cormack (Valtos) and Ellen MacDonald (Dàimh). #MusicSky Weds 11 June, 8PM! 🎟️ Book tickets: www.traverse.co.uk/.../soundhou...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Hartwin Trio at #EdinTradfest25! "From the epic melodies of opening number ‘In the Mountains’ to the sweet ‘Eagle Feather,’ buoyed along on Escartin’s plucked notes, this is music to set adventures to, be it an elegant indie film or a Studio Ghibli fable..." 📖 theqr.co.uk/2025/05/06/h...

A wee clip of the Finlay Macdonald band from last night, comprising Finlay Macdonald, Ailis Sutherland, Ali Hutton, and Paul Jennings, here also joined on stage by Allan MacDonald for a bagpipe triple-threat. What a show! 💛👏 #Bagpipes #MusicSky

Thanks to @sundaypost.com for this great feature on @joydunlop.bsky.social, inspired by our upcoming 2025 Rebellious Truth lecture 'No Wrong Path: A Gaelic Learning Journey' at 2PM. “We are more proud of our language, our heritage, our culture than ever.” 🗞️ Read: www.sundaypost.com/fp/joy-dunlop/

2 minutes from an extraordinary performance from Pelkkä Poutanen yesterday evening. What a treat for the audiences that joined us. "...it’s enticing, haunting, mesmerising, spiritual and hypnotic.” - Songlines Find out more about her music: www.petrapoutanen.com #MusicSky #EdinTradfest25

Thanks to the good folks at DRAM for sharing our #EdinTradfest25 Lager! 🍻 'The classic Czech pilsner lager will be available on draft in the Traverse Bar and various other venues across Edinburgh during the 11 days of the music festival.' CHEERS! 📰 Read in full: dramscotland.co.uk/2025/04/30/b...

Rhona Stevens is a singer, songwriter, guitarist & creator of 'supreme indie-pop'; while Joseph Peach, possessing 'enthralling prowess', is a multi-instrumentalist, composer & producer. Creating this new work involved creating new musical common ground... ✨ edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

New for #EdinTradfest25: a very special gig for all ages, from new babies upwards! 👶🎶 Award-winning Scottish folk singer Claire Hastings presents a varied repertoire, accompanied by Adam Sutherland (fiddle) & Ali Hutton (guitar). #MusicSky Sat 10 May, 3PM. Book: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

Kathleen Macinnes, a predominantly Gaelic singer revered by her peers & loved by audiences, joins us at #EdinTradfest25 on Friday 9 May 🎶 “A voice like peat smoke and good whisky, as robust, sassy and soulful as it is supple and expressive” – @theguardian.com 🎫 edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

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“Sharply defines music as a gift from the past, and an especially good one for present times” – @theskinnymag.bsky.social Beth Malcom's FOLKMOSIS unfolds over three acts embracing traditional and new songs alongside film and spoken word. 🎫Weds 7 May, 8:15 PM: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES at #EdinTradfest25! ✨ Sat 3 May 🎶 Singing workshop with Chandra Mather Sun 4 May 🎻 Fiddle workshop with Lauren MacColl Sat 10 May 🎼 Tune writing workshop with Adam Sutherland Sun 11 May 🎵 Pibroch masterclass with Allan MacDonald More info: edinburghtradfest.com/workshops

Seckou Keita is a luminary amongst African traditional musicians 🌟 What a TREAT that he's joining us on Thursday 8 May! Dubbed as 'the Hendrix of the Kora', expect a mesmerising mix of captivating melodies, joyous rhythms, uplifting vocals, and instrumentals... edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

@catherinemaclellan.bsky.social & Lucy Farrell 🎶 Though they grew up half a world apart, these multi-award-winning songwriters connect through the quiet brilliance of their songcraft and the warm clarity of their delivery. Friday 9 May, 6:30PM - get it booked! 🎫 edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

The Traveling Janes - formed by award-winning vocalist Ali Affleck - take back a term initially ascribed to women working on the American railroad & traveling tent shows. 🎪🎶 This fresh project looks at old folk songs from The USA, Canada and the British isles... edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

Great interview with @edintradfest.bsky.social headliner Ross Ainslie in this month’s @thelistuk.bsky.social list.co.uk/news/46497/r...

'If traditional music is your bag, then the mighty Tradfest (2-12 May) returns to the capital with a packed lineup.' Now only a few weeks to go! Thanks @theskinnymag.bsky.social! 🙌 #MusicSky #Festival #EdinTradfest25

Morag Brown & Lewis Powell-Reid join us on Tuesday 6 May from 6:30PM, a duo that “mixes fiddles, accordions, guitars and the cittern in a set of pacy traditional tunes that travels from the Scottish Borders to the Balkans..." @theguardian.com #MusicSky 🎟️ Book: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

The sun is shining in a *literal* beautiful blue sky and nothing whatsoever beats a bit of vitamin D and some brilliant tunes. If you fancy an audio smorgasbord of #EdinTradfest25 teasers, we're happy to oblige! 🌞 🎶 Listen: spoti.fi/43DLV2P #MusicSky #EdinTradfest25 #FestivlSky #Music

Fab gig coming soon to @traversetheatre.bsky.social A New International on 26/4/25 All info here: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/a-new...

Mary Macmaster's musical love letter to our woodlands... 🌳 Where would we be without the mighty oak, the weeping willow or the lonesome pine? For our 2025 special commission (Mon 5 May, 8:30PM), we present a brand new show celebrating our arboreal protectors... edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

Get ready to be blown away by Finnish power-fiddle duo Teho! 🎻🔥 Esko Järvelä and Tero Hyväluoma combine Finnish traditional fiddling, Norwegian halling, Swedish polska, bebop, western swing, and their own contemporary folk music. #MusicSky Mon 5 May 6:30-7:30PM: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

Lauren MacColl: Half a Lifetime 🎻 Sunday 4 May in @traversetheatre.bsky.social 1. That's less than 5 weeks away! It's been 20 years since Lauren MacColl – wide-eyed 19-year-old fiddler – was crowned winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award. (1/2) 🎫 edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202... #MusicSky

Hartwin Trio 🎶 At #EdinTradfest25 on Sun 4 May, 6:30PM! Simple & melancholic melodies from Belgium & beyond. “The music effortlessly transports the listener, making it a treat to return to... A refreshing, exceptional collaboration.” – @klofmag.bsky.social Book: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

Join us at 3PM on Sunday 4 May for this special hour of chat (and the odd tune 🎶) to remember Martyn Bennett, preserving the legacy of one of Scotland's legendary musicians. Ft. two people who have made sure that his music lives on: Gary West and BJ Stewart. 🎫 edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

ONLY 1 MONTH TO GO! 🎉🤩 #EdinTradfest25 will return next month, with a packed schedule of traditional music, storytelling, film, workshops, talks, ceilidhs and special events at venues across the city. Will you be joining us? What are you most excited to see? 🎟️ Browse & book: edinburghtradfest.com

Also joining us at #EdinTradfest25 on Saturday 3 May - @leveretband.bsky.social! ✨ A unique collaboration between three exquisite #folk musicians: Andy Cutting, Sam Sweeney and Rob Harbron. “Music of a rich, sinewy immersion...” – @theguardian.com 🎫 Tickets: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

Edinburgh in a couple of weeks!

With just over a handful of tickets left for our ceilidh, this is your chance to win tickets for free! 🎟 Follow the steps below and we'll hopefully see you on the big night! 😃

Portable Infinity join us on Friday as part of #MusicAtTheTraverse 🎶 Together, these musicians create a fresh, exciting sound that pushes the boundaries of contemporary jazz. 📅 Fri 21 Mar, 8PM

Opening #EdinTradfest25 at @thequeenshall.bsky.social on Friday 2 May... Scotland’s most sought-after piper/composer Ross Ainslie! He’ll be performing with the Sanctuary Band (an incredibly talented line-up of musicians) plus special guest: Terra Kin. 🎟️ Tickets: www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/ros...

Eliza Carthy MBE & Jennifer Reid join us tomorrow for an evening of English folk music. Get ready for a mesmerising performance that has influenced a whole generation of young musicians. 🎵 www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve... 📸: Judith Burrows (Eliza Carthy) & Peter Martin (Jennifer Reid)

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