Download the full Programme of this years songwriters festival events here.
Songwright’s unrivalled programme, fabulous line up of talent and affordable ticket price offers the ideal alternative to beat the crunch!
Come and join us!
Tickets: £7 (£5 con), price includes Evening Concert plus the Late Night Fringe Club. Fringe Club only: £3.00 from 10.30pm.
Tickets sales: contact - Jim McKenna on 01698 815778
Extend the evening at our Late Night Fringe Club, between 10.30pm and 1am, artists are invited to ‘take to the stage’.
For event enquiries and any other information contact: songwright@hotmail.co.uk
| FRI 16th JAN |  |
The story and songs of the legendary WOODY GUTHRIE featuring one of Glasgow’s favourite bands CAHOOTS, guaranteed to be a great night. |
| SAT 17th JAN |  |
An Evening with CHRISTINE BOVILL Singing favourites from her Edith Piaf and Billie Holliday shows, in addition to a few of her own great songs. A special night with one of Scotland’s supreme talents. |
| SUN 18th JAN |  |
CATSKINNERS and FRIENDS present: THE WOBBLIES. To fan the flames of discontent. A celebration in song and narrative of the American Labour Movement of the 20th century. www.catskinners.blogspot.com |
| MON 19th JAN | Our COUNTRY MUSIC ‘HALL OF FAME’ has the outstanding CAHOOTS return to present great songs from some giants of the genre including; Hank Williams, John Prine, Townes Van Zandt and Neil Young. |
| TUE 20th JAN | Open Songwriting Competition. Performing one of their own songs, the entrants will be judged on the quality and merits of their work, the winner to be selected at the end of the evening. To enter contact Jim McKenna by email - bigjam93@hotmail.com or on 01698 815778. Only £5.00 |
| WED 21st JAN | 
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Two brilliant singer/songwriters. Rebecca Wright -“Is there a superlative that can describe Rebecca Wright and her music? Luminescent? Scintillating? Seductive? All of those and then add transcendent. Her songwriting is as exciting as her performance, a breathtaking and stunning alchemy.” Sandy McCutcheon - author, radio presenter Clair Tierney - Country tinged songs from Glasgow singer/songwriter. A remarkable voice with hints of Laura Cantrell and Gillian Welch. No really, she is that good. |
| THU 22nd JAN |  |
THE DIRTY DEMOGRAPHIC – With a sound harking back to days of Elton John and Randy Newman, mixed with the vocal prowess of Jeff Buckley and tied together with a strength of material from singer-songwriter Angus Munro, this Piano-Rock quartet is sure to be your sound of 2009; and no guitar in sight. Warning: May Contain Horn Section. |
| FRI 23rd JAN | 
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Great songs from the works of Leonard Cohen, Tom Paxton and Richard Thompson performed by an all-star line-up of waifs and strays; Rare appearances by ‘propagator of the stars’ - Jacques de Beauville and ‘reclusive wee sh***’ - Eric Grant are supplemented by our genial giant host - bull-shittin ‘Big Jim’ McKenna: plus a few other surprise guest musicians forbye. Hallelujah! |
| SAT 24th JAN |  |
‘Masks & Smiles’ the debut album from the fabulous Eilidh Grant will be released on Saturday 24th January, we are holding a special launch party at DOWS (2.00pm – 5.00pm), please come along and join us as Eilidh presents her superb compilation of original, traditional and contemporary songs backed by some of Scotland’s premier musicians. The new CD will be available along with some light hospitality. No admission charge. www.eilidhgrant.com |
| SAT 24th JAN |
Following previous sell out concerts we feature again our SONGBIRDS. Catriona Molver & Christine Bovill are joined by the brilliant ‘Piano Man’ Andrew Black and the guitar maestro Ernie Rea. They will have the joint jumpin’ with some fantastic well known songs. |
| SUN 25th JAN |  |
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, we have a Burns/Scottish song open stage competition, with a bottle of something special for the winning song. Ticket £5.00. Price includes a free DRAM |
| MON 26th JAN |  |
Spot the celtic connection: Guitar + Mandolin + Fiddle + Scottish guys + Irish girl? It’s CLOVA! |
| TUE 27th JAN | Open Songwriting Competition. Performing one of their own songs, the entrants will be judged on the quality and merits of their work, the winner to be selected at the end of the evening. To enter contact Jim McKenna by email - bigjam93@hotmail.com or on 01698 815778. Only £5.00 |
| WED 28th JAN |   
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Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon & Suzanne Vega are the artists we celebrate, their hits are presented by Eilidh Grant, Christine Bovill and Rebecca Wright. |
| THU 29th JAN |  |
Holm Street, a great young band fronted by one of the city’s most exciting prospects, Stephen Grant. Also appearing is Rowan King, a fabulous talent, even better than her ‘old man’ the superb Jim King. A night packed with talent and full of “Great Refreshing Music.” Hosted by comedian Christopher Forbes-Stirling. Check out their acoustic sessions at holmstreet.com |
| FRI 30th JAN |  |
IT’S ALL IN THE GENES; if you think that rising from obscure poverty to being the greatest explorer of the Victorian age is quite an achievement then you should see what some of his ancestors got up to. From murder to bravery and sacrifice this musical journey through the David Livingstone family tree has it all. By Duncan Brown, Dave Gibb tops star cast. |
| SAT 31st JAN |  |
MATT McGINN songs & story. Honest Glasgow humour, plus the best of heart rending wonderful music equals the life of well loved Glasgow genius Matt McGinn. Book early. |
| SUN 1st FEB |  |
Bob Dylan’s Songbook – at our last Dylan night the audience response almost lifted the club roof and I’m sure it will be the same again as a five-star line-up - Dave Gibb, Peter Nardini, Christine Bovill, Tom Clelland and George Boyd, select from the vast catalogue of gems Zimmerman’s produced over the years. |