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Coming up at Folk at the Salmon Bothy

Coming up at Folk at the Salmon Bothy

  • Sat 26th Oct. – Dougie McKenzie and Brian Miller.
  • 15th Nov Open Mic. – Special Guests Bob Drummond and Danny Couper.
  • Sat 30th Nov. St Andrews Night Ceilidh. A joint event with 75 Club.

Inverness-based Dougie Mackenzie is an award-winning traditional singer and former Mod winner, and Penicuik-based Brian Miller is an accomplished guitarist who has played in many of Scotland’s top folk bands including Clan Alba and The Battlefield Band. This is sure to be a great night of songs and stories.

The next session on Friday, November 15 welcomes veteran banjo player and trad singer Danny Couper, who will take to the stage with Bob Drummond, sponsor of the annual Haal festival

To celebrate St Andrew’s Day, Folk at the Salmon Bothy, in partnership with Portsoy 75 Club, will host a St Andrew’s Day Hoolie on Saturday, November 30 at Portsoy Bowling Club. Entertainment will be provided by the Kenny McKenzie All Star Ceilidh Band, with performances from Moira Stewart, Doug Hay and various floor performers. With thanks to sponsorship from Auntie Meg’s Kitchen in Whitehills, and Gauld Fruit and Veg in Sandend, stovies and vegetable pasta will be available during the break. Tickets are £15 each, booking is essential and the event is for over 18s only.

Coming up at the Salmon Bothy

Friday16th August – Club Night. We have the great Dave Goulder as guest. Dave will do a couple of extended sets – songs, stories, poems etc. Probably Dave’s best known song, covered by many many artists, is The January Man – followed closely by From Sandwood down to Kyle. A great evening assured- especially if you like steam trains. There will of course be ample time for floor spots. Doors open 1900 for 1930 start. Only £5 entry!

20th September – We hope have a visit from Ugie Wall of Sound (tbc). They will do a couple of extended sets and floor singers will be given ample time to play, sing, tell stories etc.

18th October – Standard open mic Club Night. Doors open 1900.

26th October – Dougie McKenzie and Brian Miller as guests. Another great night of Scottish Songs in store from a champion singer and superb accompanist. Doors open 1930 for 2000 start. Tickets £10

6th November – Standard open mic Club Night. Doors open 1900.

30th November – St Andrews Night. We are planning a joint event with Portsoy 75 Club (tbc). Possible Ceilidh Dance (band to be confirmed), songs from Moira Stewart and many more. Stovies and a veggie pasta dish. More details to follow.

Hope to see you at many of the above events.

Take care. Bob

14th Haal – 31st May – 2nd June

Not long to wait now for the 14th Haal Festival – 31st May – 2nd June 2024

Allan Taylor

Jaqui McShee’s Pentangle

Warrenpoint Comhaltas
Fil Campbell & Tom McFarland

Chris MilesBob Sharp
Arthur WatsonMoonshine Madness
George DavidsonPaul Ratke
SC&T YouthSir Reel Clarks
Mike BlackburnScott Gardiner
Maggie & Dick Trickie

Kenny Speirs – Friday 19th April

Salmon Bothy, Portsoy.  Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. 
Admission is £5, and guests may bring their own bottle.  

Kenny Speirs, a well-known figure on the national and international folk circuit, will perform an extended set as part of Folk at the Salmon Bothy’s Open Mic Session on Friday 19 April.
Performing initially with the John Wright Band in the early nineties, Kenny was propelled from the pubs and clubs of his local area in the Scottish Borders to some of the biggest festival stages throughout the UK and Europe.

Releasing seven albums with the John Wright Band after turning professional in 1995 earned him as a sensitive guitarist, singer and arranger.  A further two solo album releases gained further wide critical acclaim.

In 2001 Kenny formed Real Time with his partner Judy Dinning. For the next 12 years they toured extensively throughout the UK and Europe, until Judy’s untimely death in 2013.

The band continued without her until 2019, by which time Kenny had decided to concentrate on writing his own material and pursue a solo career, releasing two self-penned albums ‘Sleepwalking’ and ‘New Dawn Breaking’.

“We are very much looking forward to welcoming Kenny back to Portsoy.  A highly acclaimed singer/songwriter, Kenny has performed for us in the past, and has been very well received by local audiences thanks to his interesting song repertoire and laid back style.  His extended sets will complement performances from regular club members and guests who will also take to the stage on the night. 
A warm welcome awaits all who wish to join us.”
Bob.

Enquiries and ticket requests to Bob Philips at bobportsoy@gmail.com, or by telephone, 07968 872 217.

14th Haal – 31st May – 2nd June

The programme is out for the 14th Haal Festival – 31st May – 2nd June 2024

Allan Taylor

Jaqui McShee’s Pentangle

Warrenpoint Comhaltas
Fil Campbell & Tom McFarland

Chris MilesBob Sharp
Arthur WatsonMoonshine Madness
George DavidsonPaul Ratke
SC&T YouthSir Reel Clarks
Mike BlackburnScott Gardiner
Maggie & Dick Trickie

Bothy Ballads and Burns

Bothy Ballads & Burns

A celebration of the works of Rabbie Burns and of the Bothy Ballads of North East Scotland


Featuring the fantastic Tripple (Jill, Cate & Annie Lennox) supported by Bill & Mac Lennox
Also starring Bothy Trophy Winners ~ Doug Hay & Bill Gray, Bowling Club, Portsoy
Sat 18th February 2023 ~ Doors Open 6:30 pm
3 Course Meal, Tea, Coffee & a Dram!
All for Only £25
Booking Essential ~ Tickets available from Bob Philips 07968 872217 bobportsoy@gmail.com

New Year’s Day Bash

Sunday 1st January 2023.

New Year’s Day Bash.

Survived Hogmanay, then come along to very informal New Years Day Session. Portsoy Bowling Club. 2000 start. Entry free, but bring a raffle prize and some nibbles to share.

Whats on …

Whats happening at Folk at the Salmon Bothy?

  • Friday 16th December – Open mic Xmas Special, hosted by Mic HO HO HO ! Blackburn. 1930 in Salmon Bothy. Bring a seasonal song, tune, story, or simply come along and relax and enjoy the performances. Joan and Paul in charge of the ‘falling down’ refreshments and nibbles. Donations to local food bank can be left in box at foot of stair. We will ensure goods are delivered to local distribution point. 
  • Sunday 1st January 2023. Survived Hogmanay, then come along to very informal New Years Day Session. Portsoy Bowling Club. 2000 start. Entry free, but bring a raffle prize and some nibbles to share.
    Saturday 28th January. Banffshire Ceilidh. Banff RFC/ Cornhill Games , Burns Ceilidh Dance. Banff Bowling Club. Euan McIlwraith to address haggis and dancing to Dark Island Ceilidh Band. Tickets £25. Booking essential.
  • Saturday 18th February. Bothy Ballads and Burns Night . Portsoy Bowling Club. Hosted by The Lennox Family, with Doug Hay and Bill Gray. 3 course meal and a dram. £25. Booking essential.
  • Sat 25th March. Tommy Sands in Concert at Bothy. £12. A most gifted songwriter…with an ability to write on serious subjects which come across as songs rather than sermons…also well able to be extremely funny in the way he puts words together. . . Irish Times
  • 13th HAAL – 2nd, 3rd, 4th June 2023. A weekend of concerts, sing arounds, tunes, sessions, story telling, competitions and tributes to Jimmy McBeath and Davy Steele. Featuring – The Sands Family, Karine Polwart, Sileas, Danny Couper, Aaron Clark,  The Spiers Family, Scott Gardiner, Natalie Chalmers, Beth Malcom, Jamie Steele, Doug Hay, Bill Gray and many many more. Weekend tickets available. Camping, B & B, Hostel and AirBnB all available.

    3rd Friday each month – Open Mic. At the Salmon Bothy.
    Information and Tickets from bobportsoy@gmail.com, Www.bothyfolk.org or FB.

Coming up at Folk at the Salmon Bothy

Coming up at Folk at the Salmon Bothy. Here are some great events during the next few months.

  • Friday 18th November – Stuart Campbell is our MC for this months Open Mic Event. Doors open 1900. £4 includes Tea/ coffee etc. BYOB.
  • Friday 16th December. Mike Blackburn is to MC our Xmas Extravaganza. More info to follow.
  • New Years Day 2023 – Session on New Years Day 2023. Portsoy Bowling Club. Free entry, however bring a raffle prize and some food to share. 8.00pm onwards. Please let Bob know asap if interested. This event will only run if enough support.
  • Saturday 18th February – Bothy Ballads and Burns. The Wonderful Lennox Family will once again host our Bothy Ballads and Burns event, Portsoy Bowling Club. More details to follow. Bookings now being taken.
  • Saturday 25th March. – Tommy Sands in concert in the Salmon Bothy. Tommy is no stranger to Portsoy and is  a superb singer songwriter, story teller and peace activist. 

For more details please get in touch on FaceBook or email Bob at bobportsoy@gmail.com