The infamous Mr. MacGowan…what can we say? You know what to expect. But for those of you who don’t…
Raised by an award winning Irish singer and a frustrated writer - winner of a scholarship to a top Westminster school - and heavily influenced by punk. It’s hard to see how Shane MacGowan could have taken any other road than ‘the one less travelled by’.
After leaving The Pogues in 1991, Shane formed The Popes in 1993 with a collection of old friends, who’ll join him to headline a night that’s sure to be wild, humorous, raw and entertaining!
Noel Rock, one of the finest 5 string banjo players outside of America, and his band will be making their debut at this festival and introducing us to their electrifying fusion of Irish ballads with original and contemporary Americana.
Born in Galashiels and performing by the ripe old age of 14, Mike Whellans is decidedly more than a musical juggling act, with an impressive array of musical talents, including playing several types of guitar and various percussion instruments.
Although heavily influenced by the blues, Whellans’ performance is far from downbeat. And with Graham Scott joining him on piano, we dare you not to tap your feet!
With several rural tours “packing out” local venues, major folk events, and radio and television appearances already under their belts (and all this armed only with a washboard, a tea chest, and a guitar) the Doghouse Skiffle Group have an extraordinary catalogue of infectious foot tapping, goodtime, skiffle favourites!