Simon Kempston and Paul Tasker Two of Scotland’s foremost acoustic guitarists, Simon Kempston ('A master of fingerstyle guitar' (Scotsman)) and Paul Tasker ('one of the leading guitarists of his generation' (Maverick)), present their collaboration of original instrumental music. After two sell-out runs, the duo now proudly present their debut album. Drawing on elements of classical, folk and contemporary styles, the show blends intimate story-telling and masterful compositions which invite audiences to explore the expressive power of music beyond language. An essential show, not to be missed by any lover of the guitar, or newcomers seeking an experience beyond traditional performance. None

Nicholson and Gore Two native singer-songwriters return to the Fringe with their five-star, sell-out show featuring original and traditional songs of Edinburgh and Scotland. 'This charismatic pair can easily hold a spotlight' (Prague Fringe, 2019). ‘Quality voice!’ (Edinburgh Evening News). ‘Rock-solid quality song writing’ (Andy Lang). 'Nicholson's songs are funny, often with a political edge or element of social commentary' (ThreeWeeks). 'Gore is a knock-out – his songs balance beauty with fierce rallying cries of social justice' (Fest). None

Some Strange Harmony Folk melodies are expert time travelers – superimposing the past on the present, constantly straining forward and circling back in their passage through different hands and traditions. Some Strange Harmony (harmonium, violin, vocals) joins in these meandering journeys, intertwining inspirations from around the world with our own compositions and re-imaginings. We’ve been told our music sounds medieval, hymnal, funereal, and our favourite, ‘like you’re about to sacrifice a goat’. Our show questions received notions of time and freedom, exploring the complexities of nostalgia, the untraceability of origins, and the unknowability of end-points. No goats actually sacrificed! None