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Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail: 19th July - 14th August | | Elizabeth.
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12 Jul 2004 at 10:26 | This is a great idea to support traditional music.
A month-long ceilidh trail with concerts, ceilidhs open-air sessions and more taking place at a wide variety of venues along the sides of the Caledonian Canal stretching from Inverness to Fort William. The 'trail' starts up with "The Grand Opening Ceilidh" in Urquhart Castle Visitor Centre on 19th July.
More info from Margo Maclennan: tel 01463 724314 | Elizabeth.
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13 Jul 2004 at 23:37 | Ceilidh Trail line up consists of two professional musicians, David Bowen, Inverness based accordionist and Hugh Marwick, Glenurquhart based whistle player. They will mentor four young student musicians: Hannah Phillips, aged 16, from Beauly, who plays clarsach, clarinet & piano, Maisie Cowan, aged 17 from Thurso, who plays accordion, fiddle and piano, Shona MacFadyen, aged 17 from West Kilbride and Tiree, fiddle and song, and Catriona Ramsay, aged 15 from Strathpeffer, fiddle and mandolin. Gordon Gunn will be the Trial finale evening on Friday 13th August and other professional musicians will be brought in on an occasional basis. Guest musician on Wednesday 21st July is Anna Massie.
Here's the itinerary for week 1 of the month long "trail".
CEILIDH TRAIL ITINERARY FOR 2004:
19th - 24th July
I = Informal Music Session C = Ceilidh
*** Fundraising Ceilidh for Scottish International Relief (SIR)
** If raining event will be held inside the Clansman Centre
* If raining event will be held inside Cobbs Restaurant
DATES MUSIC VENUE TIMES
Mon 19 C Grand Opening Ceilidh at Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness 8 - 11pm
Tue 20 I Drumnadrochit Village Green - Open Air Session* 4 - 5pm
C Loch Ness Lodge Hotel, Drumnadrochit Family Ceilidh 9 -11pm
Wed 21 I Fort Augustus Locks - Open Air Session** 4 - 5pm
C Stratherrick Hall, Gorthleck - Family Ceilidh/Dance 7.30 -10.30pm
Thu 22 I Temple Pier, Drumnadrochit - Open Air Session 4 -5pm
C Craigdarroch Hotel, Foyers & Steading Bar, Balnain 7.30 -10.30pm
Fri 23 I Sailing on the Jacobite Queen -Tomnahurich Locks 2pm sailing
C Loch Ness Clansman Hotel, Loch Ness Side 8 - 11pm
Sat 24 C Traditional Music Tent at Inverness Highland Games 1pm - 4pm
Check out the rest of the itinerary in our Guides section:
http://www.footstompin.com/articles/festivals/july/caledonian_canal_ceilidh_trail
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18 Aug 2004 at 14:05 | Gremlin UK is looking for a Ceilidh band for Hogmanay. As everyone seems to be booked, we're wondering if there are any bands still available? We are Gremlin UK, our website is www.gremlinuk.com and we're offering a great rate plus accommodation for any bands who wish to play Hogmanay.
Even if you are not available, click on "Apply" from the gremlin Uk website to be added to our roster. Work is always available.
Tel: 0870 7487078 or email: enquiries@gremlinuk.com
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