Kris Drever originally comes from Hrossey in the Orkney Islands. Over the years, he has taught himself to be a songwriter, guitarist and singer of note (and sometimes many notes). As well as creating award-winning original songs and instrumental pieces with the trio Lau, he has had a fruitful solo career exploring the cracks between classic and modern songwriting and the traditional music that he comes from. Drever’s sound is rooted in the earthy and hypnotic rhythms of much older music, but there’s a sophistication to both the lyricism and the instrumentalism which places him skilfully in the present. He has an extensive collection of BBC R2 Folk awards, plus a fistful of Scottish NaTrads awards for everything from best album, best singer and best live act to best original song. He has worked with many excellent musicians, including Jack Bruce, Eddi Reader, Mark Knopfler, Jerry Douglas and Roddy Woomble, and is a member of the beautiful multi-media project Spell Songs: The Lost Words. Currently, Kris is preparing for a series of Lau events around the UK, writing music for a new solo album and learning some old tunes for reasons he can’t quite explain. We are offering a free carer/companion ticket for any disabled or wheelchair-user audience members throughout our shows this season. Please note that it is helpful if this is booked in advance via the WeGotTickets website, so that we can ensure that there is adequate accessible seating reserved on the day/night of the event. Wheelchair access, or entry for people with a disability is available from the side entrance, by the Phoenix Café. Tickets for our Spring/Summer 2025 events can also be purchased in person at the Phoenix Shop, Findhorn. These will be available for purchase from February 2025. Please note that this is a seated event.

Janice Burns & Jon Doran are an Anglo-Scottish duo with a shared love of traditional music. They find their songs in archives that span the depths of our history – songs that tell vivid stories about the nature of life and our place in the world. From the ethereal landscapes of ancient ballads to the urban rhythms of work songs, they bring each story to life through their stunning vocal harmonies, accompanied by mandolin, tenor guitar and bouzouki. Winning audiences everywhere with their warm, heartfelt presence and flawless delivery, this talented duo are a must-see for all folk fans.

Liz Simcock is one of the country's finest female singer songwriters. Her songs often autobiographical and highly personal are immediately accessible to audiences and injected with poetry, emotion and splashes of humour.

When you see Mike Silver in concert or listen to his CDs, youll know that youre in the presence of an assured and confident singer of consummate skill, with a lifetime's experience of music, writing and performance behind him. But take a few moments to read Mike's life story; then youll far better understand the man, his living passion for music and what has shaped his unique creative gifts.

Singer-songwriter Clive Gregson first came to prominence with Any Trouble before embarking on a solo career and forming a partnership with Christine Collister. His songs have been sung by artists including Nanci Griffith, Kim Carnes, Fairport Convention and Norma Waterson.

Colum Sands has performed in over thirty countries around the world, confirming the universal appeal for the songs and stories with which he observes the minute and often humorous details of life. A member of the internationally renowned Sands Family from County Down, Colum established his reputation as a songwriter with the release of his first solo album, Unapproved Road in 1981. Songs like Whatever you say, say nothing, and Almost every Circumstance were soon in the repertoire of artists from Billy Connolly to Maddy Prior and June Tabor.

It's an end-of-year tradition, and has been for a dozen end-of-years or more, for The Bad Pennies to head out across the wintry roads of the UK to deliver our version of a North Country Christmas to halls and theatres from one end of the country to the other. The Christmas show is uplifting and enjoyable. Each year demands new songs, new jokes and new stories.

One of the most exciting duos to emerge from the UK in recent times, Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow combine heartfelt musicality, unparalleled virtuosity and vocal harmony. Using the folk music of the British Isles as a catalyst, Kit and Aaron create dynamic and effervescent interpretations of centuries-old material as well as original songs and compositions, all the while celebrating the timeless aural quality of a guitar, fiddle and vocals duet.

Five musicians at the top of their game, honed from years of performance. With talent in great measure, they showcase their creativity & technical brilliance in every song. Intriguingly crafted classics and soul searching ballads shine with five-part harmonies and instrumental virtuosity, all introduced with dry wit and audacious humour. A unique band .. to see them is a must.