Music
Monday Swing: Monday 5th September
We know the festival starts on Tuesday 6th but we’ve made an exception for this incredibly talented swing band. A bit of artistic licence thanks to the band’s name.
”Swing” originated in the thirties, and was introduced to the listening and dancing public by bands such as those of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and Glen Miller.
Performed in their bright, lively and entertaining style by this ever-popular community-based band with a guest vocalist, and MD Ian Jenkins.
Proceeds go to the Dunbartonshire Wind Ensemble Trust, supporting young players.
Milngavie Town Hall, 8pm. Tickets £4/£3.50 (C)
Flutes en Route: Wednesday 7th September
“A crack young female flute quartet” “Dazzling” – Michael Tumelty (The Herald).
Scotland’s foremost flute quartet, playing large and small members of the flute family, Flutes en Route have given recitals throughout the UK, including a performance for Prince Charles. They take us on a musical journey through legend and folk tales, with music by Rimsky Korsakov, Ravel, Rory Boyle, Grieg, Jean-Michel Damase and one of their own members, Sarah Hayes.
In association with Milngavie Music Club. Lillie Art Gallery, 7.30pm. Tickets £5/free to MCC subscribing members (includes glass of wine/soft drink)
Boo Hewerdine: Saturday 10th September
An Ivor Novello Nominated Songwriter, Music Producer and Sideman To Eddi Reader, Heidi Talbot, Kris Drever and John McCusker A tireless traveller both in the UK and beyond, Boo is equally at home on the festival stage as he is in the local village hall. Boo’s quiet outward personality is the perfect front for a man who can deliver tender heart-wrenching beautiful lyrics and as well as foot tapping up beat arrangements that will have you crying out for more.
“Boo emotionally pulls the rug from under you and leaves you speechless”.
In association with Milngavie Music Club. Fraser Centre, 7.30pm. Tickets £10
