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August 2008 News from the Scottish music scene Here's our August newsletter packed with information. 1. New Releases at Foot Stompin': Includes Ewan MacColl, Calum Kennedy, Jeana Leslie & Siobhan Miller, Sarah-Jane Summers 1.NEW ARRIVALS AT FOOT STOMPIN' A FITTING TRIBUTE!! Far, Far, From Ypres (Double CD) - Songs, Poems and Music of World War l. We think this is a fascinating product. A tribute (with a Scottish perspective) to all the soldiers from the home countries, their Commonwealth brothers in arms from across of the globe who together fought, suffered and in so many cases died in the Great War. CD1: Soldiers’ trench and marching songs, music hall favourites of the time and more. CD2: songs written about WW1, or strongly connected with that war, by such songwriters as Judy Small, Alan Bell, Eric Bogle, Dick Gaughan and contributions from The Corries, The McCalmans, Malinky, Sheena Wellington and Karine Polwart and more. Excellent sleeve notes.£11.25 (£12.50 for first time customers). A SUBLIME VOICE!! Songs in Gaelic – Calum Kennedy: One of the most celebrated Gaelic singers ever, this CD features the entertainer’s Gaelic song repertoire; a chance to hear again to the beautiful, gentle tone and wonderful range of a great singer. Hear a track from this CD on our podcast. £11.25 (£12.50 for first time customers). A NESS LASSIE!! Nesta – Sarah-Jane Summers: This young Scots fiddler has made a beautiful CD. Lovely tone and execution, with an exquisite selection of tunes including several learned from her mentor and teacher the late Highland fiddler Donald Riddell. The CD also demonstrates her interest in Scandavian music with a track played on the Hardanger fiddle. Sarah-Jane, who hails from Inverness is a member of the group Fribo. Hear a track from this CD on our podcast. £11.25 (£12.50 for first time customers). http://www.footstompin.com/products/cds/nesta REVIVAL MAN!! The Real MacColl – Ewan MacColl: Ewan MacColl (1915 – 1989) was one of Britain's foremost folk singers. And not a singer only - also a composer of countless new songs in the folk idiom and one of the main originators of the folk song revivals from its earliest days. This collection, which gives a real flavour of the man and his time, is drawn from his 'Topic' recordings between 1959 and 1966. £11.70 (£12.99 for first time customers). AN EXCELLENT DEBUT!! In A Bleeze - Jeana Leslie & Siobhan Miller: Siobhan has a stunning voice and Jeana is a fine fiddler and singer. Their CD ‘ In A Bleeze’ was made in the wake of winning the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award 2008. It is a lovely mix of songs, tunes and harmonies which displays their combined talents admirably. A special mention for Siobhan's singing of the traditional 'Mary Mild' and their lovely 'Goodbye to the Sea and Sailors' a contemporary song written by Phamie Gow. Hear a track from this CD on our podcast. £11.25 (£12.50 for first time customers). SUNNY NOT RAINY!! Just One Umbrella – Queen Anne’s Revenge: The songwriting partnership of Findlay Napier and Nick Turner are coming up with some great stuff and Just One Umbrella, their second collaboration, features 17 songs. A mix of musical styles with elements of folk, rock, pop, country and even a touch of jazz. Excellent arrangements and performances from ex Back of the Moon singer Findlay and the backing band. Hear a track from this CD on our podcast. £12.60 (£13.99 for first time customers). DRESSED TO KILL!! Suited and Booted – The Malkies: A glorious mixture of folk, roots and country, that grew out of a great love and appreciation of American traditional music. Songs old and new, some written by Alistair Hulett, some covers from Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger and some new arrangements of traditional songs all feature. £11.25 (£12.50 for first time customers). THE ONE & ONLY JIMMY!! King of the Button Box Volume Two - Jimmy Shand: The repertoire on this double album comes from the period 1935 - 1951 and provides another opportunity for fans of the great man, or button accordion aficionados to add to their collections. The music on the CDs was originally released on the Beltona and Parlaphone labels. £11.70 (£12.99 for first time customers). 2. Gaelic Phrases Thank You – Tapadh Leibh (tap-uh leev) We were delighted to find a little Gaelic Phrasebook - very handy for anyone who would like to be able to use the language on their travels in Scotland or just to amaze their friends with a Gaelic phrase or two. Packed with lots of useful information it covers all sorts of situations and because it also gives phonetic pronunciation it allows you to speak with confidence! How about “It is nice to meet you – Is math tachairt ruibh ( phonetically ‘Iss ma tach-irj reev’) A great wee book! £2.70 (£2.99 for first time customers). 3. Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast 4. Book Focus: "The Cruise of the Betsey and Rambles of a Geologist" by Hugh Miller A classic of travel writing, it evokes the pleasures of Scotland's countryside, from the Hebridean islands of Eigg and Rum to Miller's native Cromarty, and from the Moray Firth to Caithness and Orkney. But alongside the joys of discovering fossils, Miller bitterly condemned abusive lairds as the Clearances intensified. The Betsey of the title was a Free Church yacht used by a minister as a home when refused permission to build a manse after the Disruption of 1843 which resulted in the Church of Scotland and the Free Church going their separate ways. Hugh Miller's travels put him in the vanguard of the old Scottish struggle for religious freedom. In his journeys meets numerous characters with whom he discusses topics of the day, and listens to their tales of the past. This fascinating book tells us so much about the author whose thirst for knowledge and understanding of his world brings that world alive. Sadly he did not live long enough to see it published and to experience the recognition which he deserved. But, thanks to funding support provided by the author’s descendants, the National Museums of Scotland were able to publish this book. To give the modern reader full access to this nineteenth century classic, an introduction, notes and maps are provided as well as recommendations on places to visit. "It is a delight to have this book available again, as a mirror both to its age and to the qualities of the great man who wrote it". Prof T.C. Smout, Historiographer Royal in Scotland. 5. Reviews CD: Jenna Cumming - Kintulavig, Customer Review 5 Stars CD: Shanghaied – Tich Frier. Customer Review 5 stars CD: Stay Strong – Blair Douglas. Customer Review 5 stars 6. Scottish Documentaries The Long Span / Forth Islands: Shot in colour over a period of 6 years starting in 1958, often from the dizzy heights of the main towers, The Long Span features all stages in the construction of the Forth Road Bridge and approach roads. The bridge, which is adjacent to the iconic Forth Rail Bridge spans the Firth of Forth, connecting the capital city Edinburgh at South Queensferry to the Kingdom of Fife at North Queensferry. The DVD also includes Forth Islands, the history and flora and fauna of Inchgarvie, Inchmickery, Inchkeith, Inchcolm, the Bass Rock and the Isle of May, filmed by Brian Cairney. Over the centuries the islands have give sanctuary to many species of birds and wildlife and known Kings, Queens, Smugglers, Saints and made political and maritime history. £17.10 (£18.99 for first time customers). More films: http://www.footstompin.com/collections/dvds/film/documentary 7. Snippets Have your Say! Free Music at the Museum! Congratulations! A National Treasure ll Thomson’s Bar Sunday Sessions Fiddlin! 8. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2008 and the World Pipe Band Championships World Pipe Band Championships: If pipe bands are your thing don't forget Glasgow Green on the 16th August. The World's pipe bands will descend in Glasgow for this massive competition. If you can't make it keep an eye on our World Pipe Band Championships results page for the up-to-date news. (http://www.footstompin.com/public/article/world-pipe-band-championships/world-pipe-band-championships-results). You can buy all the DVDs and CDs from our 'Worlds' home page at http://www.footstompin.com/collections/dvds/bagpipe_dvds/worlds 9. Foot Stompin' Celtic Music Discussion Forum: Best 'getting ready to go out' music 10. Events 7th August: Suited and Booted with The Malkies: The Star Folk Club, St Andrews In The Square, Saltmarket at 8pm. Tickets £8. (£6) at the door 8th – 10th August: Auchtermuchty Traditional Music Weekend: A much-loved event which is always great fun there are concerts, ceilidhs, competitions, workshops singarounds, openair music, pub gatherings, childrens events. A festival for the whole family. 16th August: The World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green, Greendyke Street in the city centre. 200 bands, 8000 musicians. Contestants from as far afield as the USA and Middle East, such is the popularity of Celtic music worldwide. 9am – 7pm. A great spectacle. 21st – 24th August: Mull of Kintyre Music Festival: The Festival takes place in Campbeltown, the largest town in the peninsula of Kintyre. This year’s event is the 16th Festival and promises yet another musical line up to please many tastes and age groups, headlining with The Justin Currie Band, Capercaillie, Skipinnish, Jarlath Henderson & Innes Watson.. 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