A festival of music, song and storytelling over the first weekend in June
in and around the village of Portsoy
“One of the most exciting bands to come out of Ireland in many a year.
Their new album is a cracker”
Mike Harding Folk Show
“There`s a musical honesty about them that links past and present together… … They are what they are and do what they do and say what they say and it’s very direct and I love that. They’re not pretenders.”
Dick Gaughan
Hailing from Aberdeenshire, the Paddy Buchanan Band specialises in the reworking of traditional folk songs. Expect vocal harmonies and stomping tribal grooves.-
Dick Gaughan
Welcome to Portsoy’s 15th HAAL of songs, tunes and stories.
Well, well! Well. As an old friend would say. Where has this last year gone. I’m delighted to be able to welcome you all to Folk at the Salmon Bothy’s 15th HAAL.
We have the cream of Traditional and Contemporary music and song, from, Scotland, England and Ireland lined up to entertain you. Of course, many of you will be adding to the variety of entertainment by taking part in sessions, sing arounds and workshops.
This year, we are following up on the success at the 11th HAAL, of the showing of artist Kate Wilson’s Wyvin Wyes. This year the venue will be the Harbourside Grain Store. Also exhibiting art work and performing traditional music, will be Chris Adam. A final year student at Dundee University. Our Sunday tribute concert is celebrating the life, works and collecting of the late Hamish Henderson. The event in celebration of Hamish will include films by celebrated, historian and filmmaker, Timothy Neat. Some of Timothy’s films will also be shown over the weekend.
Of course none of this comes without a substantial cost. Once again we are incredibly grateful to Allan Kennaway of Kenway Tyre Services, who for 15 years has been or main sponsor. Another major contributor is Bob Drummond, of Hydrasun Aberdeen, who has supported us for seven years now. Many local businesses, as well as the Towns Thrift Shop and 75 Club, Hamlyns of Scotland and The Station Hotel have helped us bring fine acts to our town and helped keep ticket affordable. There is a full list of our supporters in this programme. Thank you all.
I’d also must mention the hard work undertaken over the weekend by a huge band of helpers. Collecting tickets, selling raffle tickets, stewarding, minding the cash, in case I overspend, MCing and running sessions, not to mention making affa fine porridge Doug. Thank you all.
I’d especially like to thank Susan and Euan Cameron, former proprietors of the Station Hotel. They decided earlier this year that it was time to retire and relax. We all wish them all the very best for a long, happy, healthy retirement.
Sadly, at the back end of last year, we lost a great friend to our Festival, Dia Henderson, when she lost her long brave battle with cancer. We will miss her humour and songs for sure. We miss you Dia.
Finally. Enjoy meeting old pals, making new pals and dining and playing your hearts out.
Cheers,
Bob
Festival office opens 12:00 noon in The Station Hotel, Portsoy.
15:30 – Informal Opening Singaround/Session
Station Hotel – Free
Hosted by Doug Hay and Bill Gray.
19:30 – Concert – Town Hall
MC Scott Gardiner. Featuring Kate Taylor, Margaret Bennett and Paddy Buchanan Band.
20:00 – Concert – Shore Inn Tent – Free
Club Performers and Guests
23:00 – Late Sessions, Songs, Tunes and Storytelling – Town Hall
09:30 – A song or two at JimmyMcBeath’s Graveside
10:00 – Brakfast – Station Hotel
Porridge, Brose and Bothy Ballads.
11:45 – Film showing – Tim Neat- Summer Walkers
12:30 – Film showing – Chris Adam – An Guth/The Voice
12:00-14:00 – Workshops
Whistle, Scots Song, Story Telling, Guitar and Fiddle.
14:15 – Greg~Duncan Song Competition
Cash Prize and Couper, Watson, Wheeler Trophy.
15:30 – Songs from NE England
Performed by Anne Lamb and Graham Bell, with support from The Wilson’s and floor singers.
19:00-19:30 – Concert
Featuring Greg~Duncan’s Comp Winner, Andy Popplestone, The Wilsons and The Jeremiahs.
23:00 – Late Song and Tune Sessions- –Town Hall
10:30 – Doric Church Service
13:30 – Portsoy Community Church
A celebration in song, story, music and film of the life of Hamish Henderson. Featuring Margaret Bennett, Arthur Watson, Students of RCS and film of Hamish by Timothy Neat.
15:00 – Farewell Singaround – Town Hall, Station Hotel and Shore Inn.
19:00 – Grand Farewell Concert – Town Hall
MC Bob Sharp and Ron Gardiner. Club performers and guests.
ASPIRE RESTAURANT
16:30- 17:00 – Fiddle Tunes from Guy Burgess
BOAT SHED/SHORE INN
19:30-22:30 – Boat Shed/ Shore Inn Session
Featuring The Sir Reel Clarks, Allan and Guy Burgess,
Anne Rodgers, Students from RCS
Hosted by Bob Sharp
ASPIRE RESTAURANT
11.00-11.30 – Harp Tunes from Heather & Maggie
11.45-12:15 – Pipe Tunes from Rcs Students
16:00-16:30 – Fiddle Tunes. Guy and RCS Students
SYMPOSIUM/ICECREAM SHOP
11:00-11:30 – Pipe Tunes RCS Students
11:45- 12:15 – Harp Tunes from Heather & Maggie
12:30-13:00 – Fiddle Tunes from Students from RCS
PORTHOUSE CAFE
10:30-11:00 – Beyond Boyndie. (Sat Only)
11:15-11:45 – Students RCS Singers/Instrumentalists.
12:00-12:30 – Debbie Taylor
12:45-13:15 – Pipe Tunes From Rcs students
13:30-14:15 – Sir Reel Clarks
14:15 – 16:00 – Bob Sharp, James and Findlay
GRAIN STORE
10:30-11:00 – Songs And Tunes. RCS Students (Sat)
SHORE INN / BOAT SHED
Pauline and Sheena Storytelling
11:15-11:45 – Iddle Tunes and Shanties – Allan and Guy
12:00-12:30 – Piping RCS
12:45-13:15 – Fiddle Music
Open Sessions Hosted by Ronan, Sir Reel Clarks and Many More
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Fringe programme
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The Salmon Bothy Links Rd, Portsoy, Banff AB45 2SS
