Here’s everything we currently have planned. Tickets are available here.
Scott Ashworth – Friday 20th March, 7.30pm, free admission.
A free concert to showcase the project and kick things off.
Scott Ashworth may hail from Denny, but actually he’s a master storyteller in the finest traditions of the American South. A former Royal Air Force musician, playing his saxophone in high profile ceremonial and concert venues, these days Scott much prefers the intimacy of a guitar and a microphone. Inspired by legendary songwriters such as Townes Van Zandt, John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, Scott writes from the heart as he wrings the hurt and sadness from everyday life. Scott has had several #1 singles in both the iTunes Blues and Country charts, and his debut album ‘Ghosts and Broken Men’, released in 2024, received very positive reviews on both sides of the Atlantic.
Youtube videos below. (Click here if you can’t see them!)
Open Session, Friday 10th April, 7.30pm, Free – no tickets required
Carron Valley’s got talent (we’re sure!). Let’s see if we can uncover it! Bring a song, a tune, a poem, a joke, or just bring yourself. Open to all Carron Valley residents.
Open Session, Friday 5th June, 7.30pm, Free – no tickets required
Our second open session. A chilled out evening of songs and sharing. Bring a song, a tune, a poem, a joke, or just bring yourself. Open to all Carron Valley residents.
Rain of Animals – Friday 26th June, 7.30pm, £5 admission.
We are incredibly excited that Rain of Animals have agreed to come and play for us! Check out the videos below (or click here if you can’t see them) and you’ll understand why!!
Rain Of Animals is the euphonious collaboration between Pepita Emmerichs (Oh Pep!) and Theodore Barnard (Wire & Wool) and their love of all things mandolin, fiddle, guitar, harmony vocals, bluegrass, oldtime, swing, tunes and songs. Their sound is both new and old, unique in it’s instrumental wizardry and musical integrity all at once.
Since their debut album Nali’s World was released in 21′ they have toured prolifically around Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the UK where they are now based in Glasgow. Following acclaimed performances at Celtic Connections, 2026 will see them release their sophomore album, which includes their own songs as well as tunes and special guests from their travels. They are not only in demand as a band but also session musicians for the likes of Fanny Lumsden, Stereo Naked, Harry Bird, Wayward Jane and Luke Plumb amongst others. They also have ongoing collaborative projects with US mandolin master Jacob Jolliff and songwriter Donny McElligott in Good Guy Hank and aim to bring this plethora of musical experiences to the forefront in their own music and performances.
Open Session, Wednesday 8th July, 7.30pm, Free – no tickets required
Our third and final open session. This is your last chance to show us what you’ve got! Bring a song, a tune, a poem, a joke, or just bring yourself. Open to all Carron Valley residents.
Dawud Duncan, Storyteller, – Date TBC, £5 admission, ages 14+.
Hailing from the West Highlands of Scotland, Dawud is an award-winning traditional storyteller, singer and virtuoso whistle, bodhran and mandola player.
Gather round the campfire to hear tales of Scottish myth and legend, the Carron Valley and perhaps even a tune or two!
Big Sofa Sessions, – Date TBC, £5 admission.
Big Sofa Sessions is a guitar and harmony duo formed by Meghan McAvoy and Ian Simpson, two songwriters from East Stirlingshire. Performing both original songs and classic covers, they utilise harmony vocals, rhythm and lead guitar to form layered arrangements of well-known and new songs.
