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The Black Feathers, Friday 13th November at 7.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Americana to some, folk to others, The Black Feathers have those qualities in expansive quantity. Sian Chandler\u2019s soaring, dramatic, melodious but powerful voice is a perfect counterpoint to Ray Hughes\u2019 piquant vocals and his sparkling and occasionally spicy guitar motifs. This is a duo who love what they play and play what they love with panache, humour, delight and rather a lot of commentary on the downside of being a human. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeing and hearing them will leave you with a smile on your face and a glowing heart of delight. You might not think that is possible when you\u2019ve just spent some time hearing the themes of the songs they lay before an audience but it is testament to their sunny dispositions, infectious laughter and amused self-deprecation that you can only come away from a gig feeling a whole heap better about yourself and life. 

“…stunning harmonies that were so good it reminded me of seeing Gillian Welch and David Rawlings\u201d – No Depression 

“It is so rare an opening act rival the main performance but that is exactly what the seamless harmony singing Black Feathers achieved\u201d –  Jumpin\u2019 Hot Club 

“The pure emotion and subtle timing of their song delivery is as evident as the enjoyment radiating from their onstage chemistry\u201d –  3 Chords and the Truth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diary of Past Events<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Coletta and his Kaleidoscope of Acoustic Electronica – Saturday 24th October 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Having toured the world singing his songs in various line ups, John now performs in tandem with his own video art and electronica. He plays mandolin, harmonica and resonator slide to a mesmeric blend of kaleidoscopic art and song. He has his own albums on sale, with albums he produced for other artists. Sharing tales from life on the road and the friends who inspired him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Sofa Sessions,<\/strong> – Friday 7th August <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Sofa Sessions is a guitar and harmony duo formed by Meghan McAvoy and Ian Simpson, two songwriters from East Stirlingshire. They performed a great mix of classic covers and original songs, each alternating between rhythm and lead guitar. A really entertaining evening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Open Session, Wednesday 8th July<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another fabulous night playing music,reading poems and telling stories. We also had an unexpected visit from a Transylvanian alien chap in Cuban heels and are still not sure if Willie has recovered from the shock of this.
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Rain of Animals, Friday 26th June<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We were so lucky to have the incredible Rain of Animals come and play for us. Comments included:

“an awesome virtuoso performance. No notes, perfect atmosphere.”
\u201cBeautiful musicians, lovely friendly evening. Great venue for meeting other locals\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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