Oh I really, REALLY love the fringe.  I have been busy!

Last night I went to see the Poozies at the Queen's Hall.  Its the first time I have seen them. Four inspirational women and last night they were joined by special guests Su-a Lee (cello & saw)  and Signy Jakobsdottir (percussion).   Sally Barker writes great songs and the I loved a pibroch written by Mairerad Green.  Mary MacMaster plays the electro harp brilliantly -  there were lots of Harpists there!  Being a fiddler though, I was amazed by Eilidh Shaw's playing.  How does she do it?  Plays fantastically, in tune and manages to dance energetically through it all too.  I really enjoy the mix of songs and tunes and came home inspired.

Also went to Duncan Chisholm's film Kin on Sunday.  A wonderful record of life in the Highlands and Islands through a number of musicians' kin.  Lovely old photos, and tape recordings of life around the late 19th and early 20 century. The soundtrack was played live by Duncan Chisholm - lovely.  My daughter is a keen film maker and she was very interested. 

Oh I love the Fringe!  So lucky that I live in Edinburgh.  I went out to the Royal Oak tonight (brilliant folk venue) to see Jim Malcolm.  What a voice and also fantastic acoustic guitar and mouthie playing!  Looking forward to seeing Rona Wilkie & Marit Fällt tomorrow night.

Just back from the Durham gathering.  Had a really great time there with great musicians. 

Performed on Friday and Saturday.  It was warm and sunny and there was a great programme of all the Folkworks groups.  

Here I am playing with band mates and Catriona MacDonald (photo taken by Jane Harrison).

Late night sessions, dancing, singing, and playing.  What could be better? A wonderful week.