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'Allo 'Allo | Auditorium
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Doors Open 18:30
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'Allo 'Allo | Auditorium
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– UNCUT ‘Jubilant, prayerful, compassionate, Caledonian soul maestro Ross Wilson’s latest iteration of his Blue Rose Code band sees his songs bursting with heart’
Following an incredibly successful year of sold out big band shows at Kings Place in London, Edinburgh's Queen's Hall, Glasgow's Pavilion and the Sunday headliner at the iconic Cambridge Folk Festival, Blue Rose Code is taking new songs on the road in a duo and trio format to workshop a new album in front of an audience before heading into the studio.
Ross Wilson (Blue Rose Code) is, at once, one of Edinburgh's favourite sons and still one of Scotland's best kept secrets.
A decade-long career has seen Wilson work with the great Danny Thompson, Eddi Reader, and most recently, co-write with English folk royalty - Steve Knightley. His records feature Karine Polwart, Ewan McGregor, and Nashville Gospel legends, The McCrary Sisters, along with some of the UK's finest jazz musicians.
Wilson has opened for Van Morrison, he has toured with The Proclaimers and with Deacon Blue.
Blue Rose Code come into 2025 with a fresh wind in their sails. The last year saw sparkling reviews in the national press for award winning album, 'Bright Circumstance', radio play on BBC R2 & R6 as well as an appearance on the R4 institution 'Loose Ends'.
Folk album of the year with 5-stars in the Scotsman, their song 'Sadie' nominated for Song Of The Year at the Americana awards, a headline Sunday night closing slot at the legendary Cambridge Folk Festival, 2024 was a great year.
The plan for this year is to take duo shows out across the UK and Ireland, to smaller venues, workshopping songs for a new record and performing music from the BRC canon. ‘A set of almost religious intensity and sincerity. Wilson makes widescreen soul in the spirit of Van Morrison, and was full of the holy fire of live performance.’
– The Times ‘Ravishingly beautiful, a burnished blaze of Caledonian Soul, muted jazz and poetic recitation’
– The Scotsman ‘An expert ensemble, led by Edinburgh singer-songwriter Ross Wilson, brought the spontaneity and informality of an after-hours pub session to the Pavilion Theatre. The effect was both stirring and meditative.’ – The Spectator
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Welcome to Birnam Arts, a boutique multi-purpose arts, conferencing and entertainment venue.
Pop in to the Foyer Cafe for breakfast, grab a delicious coffee with a selection of our homemade baking or enjoy a light lunch whilst browsing on the free WiFi. Wander upstairs to view the latest of our monthly art exhibitions before visiting the world of Beatrix Potter, or the Gift Shop to purchase a special gift for your loved ones or yourself!
We’ve always enjoyed Birnam Arts and all it has to offer - lovely venue, library and classes and a great friendly cafe.
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