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TOLBOOTH @ 10ANDY KERSHAWDANIEL SLOSSTHE VASELINESGALLAGHER & LYLETHE SHEE

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Happy New Year!

2012 marks an important milestone for the Tolbooth. This year we celebrate our tenth birthday and a decade of fantastic music and arts events and look ahead to an ever moreexciting and varied programme.

As if that wasn't enough, The Changing Room is 15! For 15 years The Changing Room has been a unique space for leading contemporary arts in Stirling. It seems fitting that to mark the occasion The Changing Room presents 'Criminal", an installation by Hanging Together, a group of artists based in the Stirling area. Come and join the birthday celebrations at the preview on 10 February.

We would like to take this opportunity tothank the artists and tutors who have come through our doors, and especially every person who has come to see a show or participated in a workshop. It is only with your continued support that we are able to survive and flourish.

For ten years, the Tolbooth has nurtured and developed creative talent in Stirling and beyond, and brought artists from across the globe to the city. We are privileged to continue to offer you the best music and artson your doorstep, as exemplified by our birthday celebrations in March, which include

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The Tolbooth is owned and operated by Stirling Council

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fast rising comedian Daniel Sloss, alternative rock legends The Vaselines, dynamic bluegrass combo The Coal Porters, and The Golden Steps, a one-off performance by Tolbooth music workshop attendees including a specially commissioned piece of new music.

More highlights this season include our Burns night with a twist hosted by Babelfish, sensational all-female group The Shee, the wonderful production of Piaf – the Songs, which has garnered acclaim across thecountry, Andy Kershaw discussing his fascinating life experiences, and composer/guitarist Graeme Stephen’s captivating audio-visual project, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans.

We are also genuinely honoured to welcometwo of Scotland’s top songwriters Gallagher and Lyle, who tour together very rarely, to the Tolbooth.

In the brochure, on our website and blog, we will be including highlights and comments about what the Tolbooth means to staff, participants, artists, agents and you, the audience. We would love to hear your comments, so please send them in.

We hope you keep coming and enjoying the unbeatable experience of live performance.

The Tolbooth Team

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Theatre Broad presents... p4

Babelfish p5

Andrew O'Neill: Alternative p6

Graeme Stephen's Sunrise p6

Steve Craddock p7

reLOADED: Sea of Lions Your Beauty p7

McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle p8

Rachel Sermanni + Support p9

Piaf: The Songs p9

The Eduardo Niebla Experience p10

The Adventures of Andy Kershaw p11

Woodenbox With A Fistful of Fivers p12

reLOADED: Info Sessions + Gig p13

Jazz Singers' Open Mic Night p13

The Shee p14

Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra p19

Daniel Sloss p16

The Vaselines p17

The Coal Porters p18

The Golden Steps p18

Battle of the Bands p19

Gallagher & Lyle p19

Strivelyn Quartet p20

Rua MacMillan Trio p20

Rachel Lyn Harrington p21

Peter Longworth p21

Spiers & Boden p22

The Campbells of Greepe + Guests p22

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TWO STARS AND A QUEST - WHEN SANTA GOT LOST IN SPACEWed 25 & Thu 26 Jan, 7.30pm / £8/£5

Stirling stage company Theatre Broad are back with an exciting sequel to their award-winning production of Star Quest, which played at the Tolbooth in 2007.

Join United Star Ship Stirlingprise in the year 2356 as they make their way home for Christmas. The crew are busy rehearsing a Panto “When Santa Got Lost In Space” which they will perform when they reach earth on Christmas Eve. But will they ever get home? As the Stirlingprise hurtles towards earth, we hear those fearful and fateful words: “Captain, we have a problem!”

The crew call upon old friends to help them in their plight as an alien force, determined to destroy Earth and everyone on it, tightens its grip on our intrepid explorers.

This play within a play is a true festive feast; with the best of traditional Panto, characters from your favourite sci-fi stories, and exciting filmed sequences.

The production, in association with Forth Valley College, is part of the ‘Community Roots’ programme, which puts professional actors on stage with people of all ages with learning disabilities.

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BABELFISHFri 27 Jan, 8pm£10

Described as “half poetry, half rap”, Jock Urquhart’s resonant lyrics are layered over Adam Sutherland’s fiddle, John Somerville’s accordion, Jo Bingham's flute, Andy Thorburn’s keys and Iain Copeland’s drums. Tinges of jazz, rock, reggae and blues ensure the band transcend familiar folk parameters to achieve a truly distinctive and highly entertaining sound.

This night of rousing music and spoken word will include original material from Babelfish in addition to old Burns favourites.

www.babelfish.biz

“I couldn’t believe all this glorious

music was coming from just five

guys" fRoots

Enjoy an alternative Burns night with Babelfish as they perform the legendary bard’s works in a unique and contemporary way. Mixing the traditions of fiddles and flute with box, bass, keyboards and poetry, the band create an experience for the ears that you are unlikely to witness again.

Comprised of top Scottish musicians from groups such as the Peatbog Faeries, Treacherous Orchestra and Blazin’ Fiddles, Babelfish are a melting pot of musical influences born from an impromptu appearance at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival in 2005. Since then, the band has gone on to grace various festival stages, including several appearances at Rockness, and released debut album International Disgrace to critical acclaim.

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ANDREW O'NEILL:ALTERNATIVEFri 3 Feb, 8pm / £8

GRAEME STEPHEN'SSUNRISESat 4 Feb, 8pm / £12/£10

Andrew O’Neill isn’t your run-of-the-mill stand-up comedian. He’s also a metal head, an amateur occultist, a musician, a heterosexual transvestite, and a vegan – so he’s got plenty to talk about!

O’Neill’s jokes are told with an infectious sense of silliness and demonstrate a highly inventive, hilariously twisted comic mind. It’s easy to see why he’s crossed easily into the realm of primetime comedy: he appeared on Steve Coogan’s hit TV show Saxondale and Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, and was the writer of several hit comedy sketches broadcast on national radio.

www.andrewoneill.co.uk

"...a winning blend of polemic and

off-beat whimsy” The Guardian

Guitarist and composer Graeme Stephen has written a powerful new score for F. W. Murnau’s Oscar-winning silent film ‘Sunrise’, which tells the story of a married man who falls for a slatternly woman from the city. Once under her spell, the woman attempts to persuade him to drown his wife.

An equally spellbinding live performance by Graeme’s Quintet will accompany this screening of Murnau’s masterpiece, responding to the full range of emotional moods and atmospheres featured in the film.

Experience the scintillating instrumental talents of Chris Stout (violin), Ben Davies (cello), Phil Bancroft (saxophone) and Chris Wallace (drums/percussion) as you enjoy what is widely considered to be the finest silent film ever made by a Hollywood studio.

www.graemestephen.com

"imaginative and beautifully

executed” The Scotsman

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bulge promotions presents STEVE CRADOCKThu 9 Feb, doors 7pm £15STANDING ONLY

Million-selling songwriter, accomplished musician and sharp dresser Steve Cradock is widely regarded as one of Britain’s most talented guitarists, famous for his long-serving roles in Paul Weller’s band and Ocean Colour Scene.

In April he toured with Beady Eye; he counts Liam Gallagher and Primal Scream bassist Mani amongst his closest friends; and his solo album features appearances from Weller himself and The Inbetweener’s actor James Buckley. In short, he’s an all round cool guy.

Steve brings his heart-melting pop songs to the Tolbooth for this rare acoustic show. Support comes from talented local Denny acts, singer-songwriter David Bateman and alternative punk-rock outfit The Pseudos.

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Sheffield five-piece Sea of Lions have gained a large following since sharing the stage with bands such as Young Guns, Francesqa, Out Of Sight, Summerlin and FineYoung Firecrackers. As the band grew in stature, so too did its sound, moving away from pop-punk roots to take influence from alternative rock bands such as Futures, Deaf Havana and Brand New.

Support comes from Glasgow metal/screamo outfit Disguise Your Beauty, alongside Stirling's very own Lost In Echoes, who will be launching their debut EP Kingdoms at this show and progressive hardcore band Set Astray.

"Everything from soaring guitars to

the huge vocals are on point."

Heavy Petal

reLOADEDSEA OF LIONS +DISGUISE YOUR BEAUTYSat 11 Feb, doors 7pm / £6STANDING ONLY

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As individual musicians, their achievements are innumerable. Together, they are a force to be reckoned with.

“McGoldrick and McCusker have

quite a track record together and

have forged a formidable partnership

over the years but the fluency of their

playing and the shape of their jigs,

reels and waltzes take on an added

clarity and vibrancy in the company of

Doyle..." The Herald

MCGOLDRICK, MCCUSKER & DOYLEFri 17 Feb, 8pm£12/£10

Now that Michael McGoldrick and John McCusker are back from touring with Bob Dylan and Mark Knophler we can welcome them and John Doyle, incredible musicians all three, to the Tolbooth for a performance rescheduled from September 2011.

Manchester’s McGoldrick is widely regarded as a master of flutes, whistles and Uillean pipes, while McCusker’s unique fiddle playing has earned him a worldwide reputation as one of the most gifted and versatile musicians of any genre.

Meanwhile Doyle’s gifts as guitarist, songwriter and vocalist have played an essential role in the ongoing renaissance of Irish traditional music and earned him a 2010 Grammy nomination for Best Traditional World Music album.

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RACHEL SERMANNI +SUPPORTThu 23 Feb, doors 7pm / £8

At just 20 years old, Scottish singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni has taken the folk music scene by storm. A straight-up storyteller with a voice to blow all others clean out of the water, Rachel packs an almighty punch with her earthy melodies and astonishing acoustic guitar skills.

Rachel’s razor-sharp wit and natural affinity with her audience belie her young age and have led to support slots with the likes of Mumford and Sons, Elvis Costello, Ron Sexsmith and Fink.

Rachel was a big hit with crowds at Reloaded Fest last year. She returns to the Tolbooth, in this solo show, to showcase songs from debut EP Black Currents.

www.rachelsermanni.net

PIAF: THE SONGSFri 24 Feb, 8pm£12/£10

As the 50th anniversary of Piaf’s death approaches, this beautiful and charismatic production pays a powerful tribute to the legendary French chanteuse.

Joined by Fiona Barrow on violin and Edward Jay on accordion, singer Eve Loiseau's lustrous tone and exquisite French accent perfectly captures the essence of the ‘Little Sparrow’.

This show promises to be a passionate celebration of Piaf’s best-loved songs interjected by moving insights into the tragic singer’s life. The repertoire for the evening features La Vie En Rose, Bal Dans Ma Rue, Non Je Ne Regrette Rien, Milord, and many more.

www.piaf-the-songs.co.uk

“world class...delivers Piaf's songs

with authority” Gilbert Biberian,

composer

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THE EDUARDO NIEBLA EXPERIENCESat 25 Feb, 8pm£14/£12

Hailed as one of the world's greatest guitarists, Spanish composer Eduardo Niebla returns to the Tolbooth, accompanied by guitarist Matthew Robinson, to present an amazing repertoire of 'stunning flamenco jazz' (The Sound) from his latest albums.

In a career spanning four decades, Niebla has traversed the worlds of pop, jazz and world music, continually seeking out new musical terrain.

He has collaborated with such diverse partners as sitar maestro Nishat Khan, George Michael, Lol Coxhill and Craig David.

A spellbinding evening of passion, verve and fleet-fingered virtuosity from one of the most potent forces in flamenco jazz fusion.

www.eduardoniebla.com

“Poignantly poetic... and truly

breathtaking” The Scotsman

“Niebla is the king of Latin guitar, a

world-class virtuoso” Time Out

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THE ADVENTURES OF ANDY KERSHAWWed 29 Feb, 8pm£15

Andy Kershaw has no off switch. Already he’s lived ten lives to everyone else’s one. He was Billy Bragg’s driver and roadie one day and presenting Whistle Test and Live Aid the next. He is amongst the UK’s most decorated broadcasters and was a central figure in the popularisation of world music.

A born rebel and a maverick, he’s combined his passion for music with a lunatic curiosity and an instinct for frontline journalism, reporting for the BBC and the broadsheets from the world’s most extreme countries – Iraq, North Korea (he’s been four times), Haiti, Angola and Rwanda during the genocide.

Whether it applies to foreign adventures, romances, motorcycles, nervous breakdowns or relationships with a piece of music, Andy has always lived by his most reliable maxim: if you’re going to have one, have a big one.

Andy comes to the Tolbooth for an evening of conversation about his eventful life, accompanied by film excerpts from his adventures.

www.andykershaw.co.uk

“You made me travel a little further

than I usually do” Michael Palin

“Andy Kershaw has led an

extraordinary life....the finest British

broadcaster bar none.” Stephen Fry

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sold out scotland presents WOODENBOX WITH A FISTFUL OF FIVERS+ THE O'sThu 1 Mar, doors 7pmSTANDING ONLY

Woodenbox with a Fistful of Fivers are a folk-rock-soul sextet of pan-Scottish provenance. Singer and guitarist Ali Downer assumed the moniker 'Woodenbox' , in a nod to influences such as King Creosote and Bonnie Prince Billy and the addition of A Fistful of Fivers reflects a collective appreciation of Ennio Morricone's scores for the spaghetti westerns of Sergio Leone.

The band's debut album, released on Electric Honey (Belle & Sebastian, Snow Patrol, Biffy Clyro) in April 2010 is entitled 'Home and the Wildhunt', a reference to the Celtic legend of 'The Wild Hunt'.

Praise and plays, including the accolade of BBC Radio 2 single of the week, make the forthcoming sophomore album, recorded in October 2011 with Paul Savage (Franz Ferdinand, The Phantom Band, Arab Strap) in the legendary Chem 19 studios, one of the most hotly-anticipated of 2012.

The band will play at the prestigious SXSW 2012 festival in Austin, Texas for the first time with more gigs to be announced in New York followed by a Texan tour with The O's who will be supporting Woodenbox in Stirling at the Tolbooth on 1st March 2012, a week before they all fly to the US!

InstrumentationAli Downer- Vocals, Guitar, PianoJordan Croan-Guitar, VocalsFraser McKirdy-Bass, VocalsNick Dudman-Drums, VocalsPhil Cardwell-TrumpetSam Evans-Saxophone

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JAZZ SINGERS' OPEN MIC NIGHTWed 7 Mar, 8pm / £5

If you’ve ever dreamt about singing your favourite jazz song with a live band in front of an appreciative audience, then our open mic nights are for you! All you need to bring is a simple lead sheet (chords & melody in your key) for the song you want to sing and our outstanding jazz trio will accompany you with empathy and panache.

Our cabaret evenings are friendly, supportive and informal and feature the timeless standards of Sinatra, Holiday and Fitzgerald combined with the musical magic of the Jim Clelland Trio.

Come and see for yourself – and if you’re not ready to sing, then why not join us to relax in good company while listening to some great music. Please note that singers who bring three or more audience members will be admitted free of charge.

INFO SESSIONS +GIGSat 3 Mar, 1pm / £3

Calling all bands!

The reLOADED Info Sessions are back, offering a great opportunity to speak to industry professionals about the real music business and how to get ahead in it.

Panellists include Idlewild manager Bruce Craigie plus representatives from Musicians Union and PRS for music.

This year sees the Info Sessions celebrate its fifth birthday, and it is as valuable as ever for budding musicians.

This year's sessions will be in the form of an interview. Each band will sit down for a one-to-one with each industry expert allowing them the opportunity to explain exactly what they've been up to and to discuss future plans.

Join us in the evening for a reLOADED gig.

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THE SHEEFri 9 Mar, 8pm£12/£10

TOMMY SMITHSat 10 Mar, 2pm£8/£5/FREE under 16yrs

The future of jazz in Scotland - and potentially much further afield – lies in the Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra. Under the direction of Scotland's most distinguished jazz saxophonist, Tommy Smith, these young musicians play a repertoire ranging from Ellington, Basie, Mingus and Gillespie classics to present day big band tunes.

This year the TSYJO celebrates its tenth anniversary. Bring your family and friends and watch as they bring jazz music alive with an entertaining combination of well-known jazz standards and new pieces. They pay tribute to the true legends of jazz and make their compositions sing with style, personality and expression.

Showcasing endless talent, improvisational skills, exuberance and verve, the TSYJO musicians play with a collective maturity well beyond their years and feature soloists of startling ambition and creativity.

www.tsyjo.com

The Shee are an exceptional all-female band showcasing three powerful vocalists and an astounding level of instrumental prowess. Their diverse range of musical influences combine to produce an adventurous brew of folk, Scots, Gaelic and bluegrass.

High profile performances at festivals including Cambridge and Celtic Connections have earned them considerable recognition, as well as concerts across Europe & Canada.

Their 2008 debut album received nominations in both the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards and the BBC 2 Folk Awards 2009. Their second album won them nominations for Best Folk Band in the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2010 and went straight in to the World Music Charts Europe for Best Album.

www.theshee.com

“An all-female revelation…fresh,

feisty music” fRoots

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DANIEL SLOSSThu 15 Mar, 8pm£12/£10

Scotland’s half-man-half-Xbox, hormone-ridden comic prodigy Daniel Sloss is one of the fastest rising stars of UK comedy.

He started doing stand-up aged 16 and was soon starring in his own BBC TV show The Adventures of Daniel.

He’s written for Frankie Boyle on Mock the Week and appeared on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, 8/10 Cats, Jason Manford’s Comedy Rocks and the Paul O’Grady Show to name a few – all before he started to shave.

Daniel has sold out three Fringe seasons in 2008-2010 and was the 2011 winner of the Scottish Variety Award for Best New Comedian – so catch him at the Tolbooth before he’s playing stadium gigs!

www.danielsloss.com

“Nothing short of hysterical…A

stunning show of observational

humour” Scottish Sunday Express

“Charming, self-deprecating and

genuinely funny” Time Out

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THE VASELINESFri 16 Mar, doors 7pm£15 in adv/£17 on doorSTANDING ONLY

Scottish alternative rock legends The Vaselines are famed for their connections with Nirvana, who covered three of their songs and openly supported them, with Kurt Cobain once describing Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee as his “most favorite songwriters in the whole world”.

The band formed in 1986 and split shortly after, but their return to the music scene in recent years has been welcomed with open arms.

They released second studio album Sex with an X in 2010, which was hailed as a “triumphant return” (BBC) and a “brilliant comeback” (The Guardian).

Joined by Belle and Sebastian members Stevie Jackson and Bobby Kildea, the band are back with a bang – but their live shows remain rare, so don’t miss this opportunity to see one of Scotland’s greatest rock bands at the Tolbooth.

www.thevaselines.co.uk

“Happily, what made The Vaselines

such a winning proposition first time

round - short, shambling songs driven

by quirky lyrics, simple guitar playing

and a strong pop sensibility - hasn't

been lost in the two decades since

Dum Dum was released.”

The Herald

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The Coal Porters are one of the UK's foremost alt-country bands, an exciting and dynamic bluegrass combo that use banjos, mandolins and fiddles plus doghouse bass and guitar to whip up a feel-good storm.

Originally formed in Los Angeles and now residing in London, the five-piece are firmly established on the UK and European touringcircuit. Now, they bring their high-energy brand of break neck bluegrass to the Tolbooth tenth birthday celebrations.

The Coal Porters' live show is polished, passionate and second to none.Get ready for the ride of your life!

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"Swift yet surefooted, banjos,

mandolins and fiddles gallop along,

while harmonies glow like coals.

Brilliant" Q Magazine

THE COAL PORTERSSat 17 Mar, 8pm£12/£10

The Golden Steps is a one-off special performance involving many of the young people and tutors from our regular workshops in the Tolbooth - both the trad and jazz workshops as well as Pump up the Jam, our songwriting and band development workshops. What better way to celebrate our 10th birthday than to give an opportunity to these talented young players to be part of the celebrations.

The title of the commission comes from the name given to the original entrance to the Tolbooth, where money was given out to the people of Stirling, and for this performance the title also alludes to the musical opportunities open to the young people in the area. The evening will feature performances from each of the groups as well as performances by the tutors includingDavid Scott, Laura Macdonald and Lori Watson, and will end with a newly commissioned piece by recently crowned Composer of the Year, Aidan O'Rourke, bringing together some of each of the different groups into one large ensemble.

THE GOLDEN STEPSSun 18 Mar, 7.30pm£10

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GALLAGHER & LYLEFri 30 Mar, 8pm£25

Scottish pop duo phenomenon Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle bring their spectacular reunion show to the Tolbooth. Known as quality songsmiths in the 1970's, the pair recorded a series of hits including I Wanna Stay With You, Heart On My Sleeve and Breakaway.

Gallagher and Lyle have worked alongside stars from Paul McCartney to Eric Clapton, while their songs have been recorded by Bryan Ferry and Ringo Starr. At their peak, the pair’s radio-friendly pop numbers were being snapped up by other acts as fast as they could write them. Lyle has also written songs for Tina Turner including What’s Love Got To Do With It.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to see this iconic and hugely influential duo back together to perform with their band, with material spanning their five decade career, recapturing the old magic as if they had never parted.

BATTLE OF THE BANDSSat 24 Mar, 6.30pm£5

The Stirling Schools Battle of the Bands is back!

One band from each High School in Stirling will battle it out to be crowned 2012’s champion.

A panel of expert judges will use their musical knowledge to decipher which act is worthy of winning the competition.

Organised by pupils from throughout Stirling, this is the highlight of the school year – don’t miss it!

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STRIVELYN QUARTETSat 31 Mar, 2.30pm£8 inc tea and cake

Enjoy an afternoon of classical music, tea and cake at the Tolbooth.

Following on from their previous three popular concerts at the Tolbooth, local musicians Katrina Bateman, Carolyn Sparey, Maggie Miller, and Aline Gow return to give an exciting concert of contrasting music, pairing Mozart's enigmatic 'Dissonance' String Quartet with Mendelssohn's tempestuous e minor Quartet

Programme: Mozart's 'Dissonance' Quartet, K465 and Mendelssohn's Quartet in e minor opus 44 no. 2.

Please note that the performance will begin at 2.30pm.

RUA MACMILLAN TRIOSat 31 Mar, 8pm£12/£10

Originally from Nairn in the Scottish Highlands, fiddler Rua Macmillan is making a name for himself in the world of Scottish traditional music.

Known for his captivating, high-energy performances, Rua performs in a trio with Tia Files (from Bodega) on guitar and Adam Brown on bodhran.

In February 2009, Rua was awarded the prestigious title of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. The following summer he performed at Cambridge Folk Festival, the UK’s biggest folk festival, and has since toured extensively throughout Europe and the USA.

www.myspace.com/ruamacmillan

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PETER LONGWORTHSat 7 Apr, 2.30pm£5

Peter Longworth is from Brig O'Turk and attended McLaren High School. His exposure to contemporary music as a member of the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland was the catalyst for his first forays into composition and in 2008 he was awarded a scholarship by the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he currently studies under composer, Matthew King.

Peter's compositions often look to view music through a 'lens', with favourite subjects being Romanticism, Impressionism and Jazz.

Now in his final year at Guildhall, the Tolbooth is delighted to showcase his astounding compositions.

www.peterlongworthcomposer.com

RACHEL LYN HARRINGTONThu 4 Apr, 8pm / £10/£8

Seattle's country soul sensation Rachel Lyn Harrington draws from a rich array of influences including an upbringing in the Pentecostal pines of Oregon and a dad with a secret stash of Motown and Stax albums.

A 2011 winner in Merlefest's esteemed Chris Austin songwriting contest (previous winners include Gillian Welch and Tift Merritt), Rachel has wrangled up three other gals for this tour of UK, the band comprised of bass, drums, fiddle and guitar.

The live show will include a set of the girls' favourite country and rockabilly covers to boot. This is Rachel’s sixth annual tour of the UK but her very first with a full band.

“songs that conjure the ghosts of old America” - MOJO

“a compelling blend of twang and swing” - Songlines

www.rachelharrington.net

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SPIERS & BODENSat 14 Apr, 8pm£12/£10

Described by The Guardian as “the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene” and twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for Best Duo, Spiers and Boden have made the genre of spontaneous, punky English folk very much their own stomping ground.

Loud, proud, and with just a few acoustic instruments, they create a multitude of textures upon which they present traditional stories and dance music which have taken them on to the main stages of major festivals.

Jon Boden (singer, fiddle, guitar, stomp-box), from Chicago, follows in the footsteps of many of the great folk-singers with his theatrical style. Birmingham-born John Spiers (melodeon, concertina) has carved his own space in the folk scene with his unique blending of traditional squeezebox styles and contemporary dance music.

www.spiersandboden.com

THE CAMPBELLS OF GREEPE + GUESTSFri 20 Apr, 8pm / £12/£10

Five voices, one family, nine Mòd gold medals through three generations. The Campbells of Greepe - Caimbeulaich a’ Ghnìoba - are one of the great dynasties of Gaelic song.

Pipers and singers who love to dance, they are masters of puirt-à-beul, Gaelic mouth music, but their songs encompass a whole musical world - pibroch songs, work songs, and the songs of their own community.

The doyenne, Kenna Campbell, is joined by brother Seumas, daughters Wilma and Mary Ann Kennedy and niece Maggie Macdonald for a night of music and great craic.

Amongst the special guests are virtuoso American step-dancer, Nic Gareiss, and award-winning piper, Lorne MacDougall.

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ARTS NEWSthe year guest tutors are invited to the workshops and over the years have included Ewan MacPherson, Aaron Jones, Dan Thorpe, John Somerville, Calum MacCrimmon, Kevin Mackenzie and Tom Oakes. The workshops are open to any young musician attending a Stirling school and further information can be found in the classes and workshops section.

A number of the musicians that have attended the workshops have since gone on to study traditional music. Many of the band are now supporting young musicians who attend the workshops as part of a mentee programme, supporting them to develop skills for the future as teaching musicians as well as increase the support available for younger musicians.www.nomorecages.bandcamp.com

NEW SATURDAY CLASSESIn an exciting development Feis Fhoirt, who offer opportunities for young people to learn traditional music in the Forth Valley area are moving their classes to the Tolbooth from next trem.

The options are fiddle, clarsach, guitar, accordion and whistle and they will run on Saturday's from 10am starting from the end of January.

The Feis will arrange payment and bookings. For details contact John Macneil, feisfhoirt@aol.com / 07770930295

NO MORE CAGESA young folk band featuring some of the best up and coming traditional musicians from Stirlingshire schools, embarked on their first major tour at the end of 2011 as part of the Scottish Music Centres 'Hit the Road' tour which is supporting some of Scotland's best up and coming musicians and bands to experience their first tour.

The band have been honing their skills together for the past three years as part of the much larger YMI funded traditional music workshops that have been running at the Tolbooth for the past 7 years and which many of the band have been coming to from the start.

The workshops are led by traditional musicians Lori Watson, Innes Watson and Claire Mann but throughout

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CREATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESA series of FREE learning opportunities for teachers and adults working with young people.

CREATIVE SATURDAYS18 & 25 FEB, 10AM - 4PMSpend time with visual artist Lesley Creevy and poet Julian Colten exploring the natural and historical environment of Stirling, recording what you see and experience through poetry, drawing, printing and sketchbooks.

SCOTS SONG & LANGUAGEMON 20, 27 FEB & 5 MAR 4.15 - 5.45PMDesigned to advance and aid teaching styles for Scots song, including an introduction to language and cultural heritage, to primary school aged children.

JAZZ GAMES FOR CHILDREN TUE 21 FEB, 4.15 - 5.15PMA workshop aimed towards encouraging personal creative choices for nursery and primary children.

CONTACTS:Carolyn Paterson | Senior Arts Development Officer | 01786 27 4023 | patersonc3@stirling.gov.ukStephen Hume | Music Development Officer | 01786 27 4002 | humes@stirling.gov.ukEmma Hamilton | Visual Arts Development Officer | 01786 27 4010 | hamiltone@stirling.gov.ukClare Hoare | Cultural Co-ordinator | 01786 27 4014 | hoarec@stirling.gov.uk

TEACHER'S JAZZ ENSEMBLEFIRST TUES EACH MONTH, 4.15 - 5.15PMThis opportunity is open to any Stirling teacher who would like to further their own knowledge and skills in jazz and play as part of an ensemble. Any instrument is welcome - string, brass, wind or percussion.

ARCHIVE TASTER SESSIONSTIRLING ARCHIVESWED 22 FEB, 4.30 - 6.00PMStirling Archives staff are offering an opportunity to get some hands-on experience of historic records that relate to your local area. The Council has a terrific resource in the historical records held at its Archives which could support a wealth of work with children and young people.

BIG DANCE PLEDGEMACROBERT THU 23 FEB, 4.30 - 6.30PMmacrobert’s Dance Development Artist Laura Smith will take teachers through a CPD session to limber up and learn the Big Dance Schools Pledge choreography - so that you can take it back to your school, teach your pupils and colleagues and take part in the world record attempt.

EXPLORE HISTORIC STIRLINGTHE SMITH MUSEUMSAT 4 FEB, 10.30 - 3.30PMCome on a tour of Stirling’s cultural spaces and historic centre and visit some of its oldest buildings including The Smith, Old Courtroom, Tolbooth, Cowane’s Hospital, Holy Rude Church and Stirling Castle. Tea and scones and the Smith and lunch at the Castle.

For further information or to book a place then please contact Clare Hoare at creativelearning@stirling.gov.uk

CLASSES & WORKSHOPSHARMONICASee adult’s section for details

PUMP UP THE JAMWed 1 Feb - 21 MarAge 11+ yrs: 4.45 – 7.15pmFREEIt’s back! Led by Scotland’s top professional musicians this is the place to develop your songwriting or performance skills. Book now as it fills up FAST!

TRAd WORkSHOPSMondays from 30 Jan - JunAge 10 – 18 yrsFREEThe Traddies: 5.30 – 6.20pmGroup tuition in fiddle, guitar, whistle, flute and recorder. (min 6 months exp)The Session: 6.20 – 7.30pm Traditional music session and group tuition open to all trad instruments. (min 2-3 yrs exp)Tolbooth Trad Band: 7.10 – 8.15pm All trad instruments. (by audition)

Group tuition and sessions are led by three of Scotland’s top trad musicians, Lori Watson, Claire Mann and Innes Watson.For more info Clare Hoare on 01786 27 4014 and call 01786 27 4000 to book.

JAZZ WORkSHOPSTuesdays from 31 Jan - JunAge 10 – 21 yrsFREEAccess Ensemble: 5.30 – 6.30pmA minimum of 1 yrs experience of instrument.Stirling Youth Jazz Ensemble: 6.30 - 7.45pmA minimum of 4 yrs experience of instrument.

An amazing opportunity to work with two of Scotland’s most respected jazz musicians and

CHILDRENARTCOWANE CENTRESat 4 Feb - 24 MarAge 6 - 9 yrs: 9.45 – 11am Age 10 - 14 yrs: 11.30am – 12.45pm £34 (inclusive of materials)Explore painting, printing and drawing - learn about colour, design and composition and have fun creating your very own works of art.Tutor: Lori Anderson

POTTERYCOWANE CENTRESat 4 Feb - 24 MarAge 10 - 14 yrs: 9.45 – 11am Age 7- 9 yrs: 11.30am – 12.45pm£38 (inclusive of materials)Explore the fabulous world of clay and learn different techniques to make wonderful original objects. Tutor: Lorraine Robson

FIDDLE, CLARSACH, GUITAR, ACCORDION & WHISTLE Classes in the above instruments will now run on Saturdays from 10am, organised by Feis Fhoirt. See p24 for full details.

DRAMASat 4 Feb - 24 MarAge 6 - 9 yrs: 10.15am – 12.15pmAge 10 - 13 yrs: 1 – 3pm£50.00Our ever-popular drama class includes games, voice, improvisation and character and script development. Ends with open performance on Sat 24 Mar, with script inspired by stories of the Tolbooth for its 10th birthday. Tutor: Anne-Marie Hopkins

harmonies. You don’t need to have sung before – everyone welcome.Tutor: Jo Miller

GUITARThu 2 Feb - 22 MarBeginners: 7 - 7.45pm £40/£32Intermediate: 8 - 9.15pm £46/£38 Beginners will take you through the chord structures and basic techniques. Intermediate will explore different styles including contemporary. Bring your own guitar.Tutor: Lorne Ralston

HARMONICAThu 2 Feb - 22 Mar, 7 - 8.30pm £32/£28 (+ £5 for harmonica) Join our regular harmonica group to play tunes and learn about this great wee instrument. Open to all ages.Tutor: Niall Lee

PAINTINGCOWANE CENTREWednesday workshops: 25 Jan - 28 Mar, 10 – 3pm £140/£120Friday workshops: 27 Jan - 30 Mar, 10 – 3pm £140/£120The very popular painting workshops with the artist Peter Russell continues at the Cowane Centre. Running times include 1 hours lunch break. Participants to bring their own materials.Tutor: Peter Russell

KNITTING & CROCHET BEEThu 24 Jan - 27 Mar, 5.30 – 7.30pm £1 per session, includes refreshments.An informal gethering for chatting, swapping patterns, techniques and tips. All levels welcome, no booking required. For full details contact Emma Hamilton, hamiltone@stirling.gov.uk

educators, saxophonist Laura Macdonald and guitarist Kevin Mackenzie.For more info Clare Hoare on 01786 27 4014 and call 01786 27 4000 to book.

The traditional music workshops are funded by YMI, the jazz workshops are funded by YMI and NYJOS. Both are open to pupils attending Stirling Council schools.

ADULTS 16yrs+

STUDIO RECORDINGTue 31 Jan - 20 Mar, 7 - 9pm£56/£42A great practical introduction covering the basic digital recording skills needed to record and mix your own music or a live band.Tutor: Mark Lough

FIDDLEWed 1 Feb - 21 Mar, 7 - 8.30pm£50/£42For fiddlers keen to play together in a relaxed atmosphere, learning new tunes as well as technique. Not for complete beginners.Tutor: Marie Fielding

CERAMICSCOWANE CENTREWed 1 Feb - 21 Mar, 7 – 9pm£60/£50 (Incl Materials & Firings)Demonstration and tuition in a wide range of hand-built ceramic techniques including use of glazes but not potters’ wheel. Tutor: Lorraine Robson

SINGIN' STIRLINGThu 2 Feb - 22 Mar, 7 – 9pm £56/£48Friendly, informal group singing. Learn a varied repertoire including traditional songs, chants, spirituals, contemporary material and

CALL 01786 27 4000 TO BOOK YOUR PLACEChildren MUST have a signed consent form submitted BEFORE the class starts.Download a form www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth or call 01786 274000.

Please note we reserve the right to cancel classes if there are insufficient numbers.

TEL 01786 27 4005TOLBOOTH, JAIL WYND, STIRLINGCHANGINGROOM@STIRLING.GOV.UKWWW.STIRLING.GOV.UK/CHANGINGROOM

GALLERY OPENTUESDAY-SATURDAY, 10AM-6PMOPEN LATE: 7 & 20 OCT | 17 NOV | 8 DEC ADMISSION FREE

GALLERY OPENTUESDAY-SATURDAY, 10AM-6PMLATE NIGHT OPENINGS: 17 & 29 FEB | 15 - 18 & 30 MARADMISSION FREE

CRIMINAl Hanging Together 11 February – 14 AprilPreview 10 February, 7 – 9 pm.All welcome

CRIMINAL is presented by Hanging Together, a group of artists based in the Stirling area who have been creating installations and interventions, primarily in non-gallery spaces, throughout central Scotland since 1994.

CRIMINAL walks the line between the permissible and the unacceptable. Hanging Together navigate their way through challenging terrain for a new installation created exclusively for The Changing Room.

Nicola Carberry, Paul Eames, Carolyn Mason, Peter Russell, Val Shatwell and Karen Strang create works that question our sense of what may or may not be appropriate...Six different takes. Bordering on criminal.

For further information www.hangingtogether.co.uk

TEL 01786 27 4005TOLBOOTH, JAIL WYND, STIRLINGCHANGINGROOM@STIRLING.GOV.UKWWW.STIRLING.GOV.UK/CHANGINGROOM

For full programme details see www.stirling.gov.uk/changingroom or join our free mailing list for

news, events listings and invitations to exhibition openings.

The Changing Room at 15

Join us on the 10th February for the preview of our new exhibition CRIMINAL and to celebrate The Changing Room’s 15th Birthday!

Established in 1997 The Changing Room has not only brought emerging and established artistic talent of international standing to Stirling but has provided a crucial forum for vocational training and peer support for locally-based artists and young people to explore, develop and challenge their ideas and experience of art.

As a unique space for leading contemporary arts in Stirling, The Changing Room shows the best new work by local, national and international contemporary artists covering a diverse range of contemporary art practice.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the artists, volunteers and supporters of the gallery over the last 15 years.

INFORMATIONTolboothJail WyndStirlingFK8 1DE

Tolbooth is Stirling’s venue for live music and the arts and is the home for Stirling Council’s arts development team and the contemporary visual art gallery, The Changing Room.

Box Office:01786 27 4000Book online:www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

TICKETSConcessionsDiscounts are available to children (those under 16), students, people with disabilities, senior citizens, the unemployed and former and current members of the armed forces.

Proof will be required when purchasing or collecting tickets.

Book online www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

By phone01786 27 4000open Tue - Sat: 10am - 6pm

In personTolbooth Box Office is open Tue - Sat: 10am - 30 minutes after a performance starts.

ConditionsTickets cannot be exchanged or refunded unless the event is cancelled.

We reserve tickets for a maximum of 3 days. No reservations will be taken within 3 days of an event.

Booking fees vary but you will be advised at the time of purchase.

ACCESSTolbooth is fully accessible and can accommodate a number of wheelchair users at each performance.

Please mention at the time of booking if you require a wheelchair space.

If you need information on tape, large print or Braille, contact 0845 277 7000.

Stirling is centrally located within Scotland and within easy reach of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen.

TrainsFor information call First ScotRail on 08457 48 49 50 www.firstscotrail.com

BusesFor information call Citylink on 08705 50 50 50 www.citylink.co.uk

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ParkingOn street parking is limited and metered until 5.30pm around Tolbooth. There are longer stay carparks in the city centre.

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The information in this guide was correct at the time of going to print. © Tolbooth, Stirling Council 2010

Wed 25 Jan Theatre Broad presents...Two Stars And A Quest 7.30pm Theatre p4

Thu 26 Jan Theatre Broad presents...Two Stars And A Quest 7.30pm Theatre p4

Fri 27 Jan Babelfish 8pm Trad p5

Fri 3 Feb Andrew O'Neill: Alternative 8pm Comedy p6

Sat 4 Feb Graeme Stephen's Sunrise 8pm Jazz/Film p6

Thu 9 Feb Bulge Promotions presents...Steve Craddock doors 7pm Indie p7

Sat 11 Feb reLOADED: Sea of Lions + Disguise Your Beauty doors 7pm Metal p7

Fri 17 Feb McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle 8pm Trad p8

Thu 23 Feb Rachel Sermanni + Support 8pm Nu-Folk p9

Fri 24 Feb Piaf: The Songs 8pm Musical p9

Sat 25 Feb The Eduardo Niebla Experience 8pm Guitar p10

Wed 29 Feb The Adventures of Andy Kershaw 8pm Talk/Film p11

Thu 1 Mar Woodenbox With A Fistful of Fivers + The O's 8pm Folk/Rock p12

Sat 3 Mar reLOADED: Info Sessions + Gig 1pm Talk p13

Wed 7 Mar Jazz Singers' Open Mic Night 8pm Jazz p13

Fri 9 Mar The Shee 8pm Trad p14

Sat 10 Mar Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra 2pm Jazz p19

Thu 15 Mar Daniel Sloss 8pm Comedy p16

Fri 16 Mar The Vaselines doors 7pm Alt Rock p17

Sat 17 Mar The Coal Porters 8pm Bluegrass p18

Sun 18 Mar The Golden Steps 7.30pm Trad p18

Sat 24 Mar Battle of the Bands 6.30pm Pop/Rock p19

Fri 30 Mar Gallagher & Lyle 8pm Pop p19

Sat 31 Mar Strivelyn Quartet 2.30pm Classical p20

Sat 31 Mar Rua MacMillan Trio 8pm Trad p20

Thu 4 Apr Rachel Lyn Harrington 8pm Country p21

Sat 7 Apr Peter Longworth 2.30pm Classical p21

Sat 14 Apr Spiers & Boden 8pm Trad p22

Fri 20 Apr The Campbells of Greepe + Guests 8pm Trad p22

01786 27 4000 www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth