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Talisk + The Tom Campbell Trio at Birnam Arts
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Talisk + The Tom Campbell Trio | Auditorium
20:00 - 22:30
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Matt Carmichael

Matt Carmichael Dancing With Embers

7 February 2026

Matt Carmichael is a Scottish saxophonist and composer whose music is a unique merging of melodic jazz and emotive folk. Heralded by BBC Music Magazine as "a distinctive new voice in a crowded scene," Carmichael and his band will take you on a moving journey of intimate stories expressed in song and collective improvisation. 

Dancing With Embers, his most ambitious album to date, is filled with compositions inspired by the landscapes of the Isle of Arran. It takes inspiration from singer songwriters, such as Adrienne Lenker and Bon Iver.  Each live performance is uniquely interpreted by his accompanying core quintet of musicians who've played together since childhood. 

Following his critically acclaimed debut Where Will the River Flow (which amassed over 8 million streams), Carmichael signed to the renowned label Edition Records for his second album, Marram, which won "Best Album" at the Scottish Jazz Awards. His latest album, Dancing with Embers, is a collection of emotionally driven instrumental songs where melody takes centre stage. It is Matt’s most ambitious work so far, with his distinct soundworld being expanded with guests Rachel Sermanni (voice), Bri?ghde Chaimbeul (small pipes), Chris Amer, and Innes White (guitars), alongside his core quintet, which includes pianist Fergus McCreadie (piano), Charlie Stewart (fiddle), Ali Watson (bass), and Tom Potter (drums).

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Birnam Arts
Station Road
Birnam Dunkeld
PH8 0DS
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Tel: 01350 727 674

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Welcome to Birnam Arts, a boutique multi-purpose arts, conferencing and entertainment venue.

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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!

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Great exhibition and performance spaces. Lovely terrace and indoor seating with lots of light. Great food and drinks and even a garden next-door for a stroll afterwards. Like

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