Folk in the lounge at Karin's

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Simon Kempston is ‘one of Scotland’s very best songwriters’ (The Sunday Herald), a composer and leading fingerstyle guitarist based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

There are very few artists who manage to create a sound on an acoustic guitar which is distinctive, instantly recognisable. Simon’s complex finger-picking style, which draws from the disparate genres of classical, celtic and blues (amongst others) confirms he is certainly one such artist, his subtle style providing the perfect accompaniment for his rich, powerful and compelling tenor vocals.

His outstanding songs showcase thought-provoking, inspiring poetic lyrics which often sidestep the usual themes of love and attraction, in favour of offering crucial, important political and social commentary. Fascinations with architecture, travel and English literature have all informed his impressive lyrical style, words which can stand alone as poetry in their own right apart from the music.

Live performances are well-known for their intensity, Simon’s true passion for music and songs shine through in his critically acclaimed shows. With more than a decade of international touring behind him in 31 European countries, Siberian Russia, Uzbekistan (the first Scottish artist to do so), Canada (6 tours) and New Zealand, he has performed at a countless number of esteemed venues, festivals, and on a plethora of international radio and television stations.

Simon’s latest album (his eigth as a singer-songwriter), saw him reignite his relationship with Ian McCalman as producer and it is his most honest, direct and heartfelt collection of songs yet, the perfect companion piece for these troubled times. ‘Hand On My Heart’, released in late 2020, showcases his sheer talent for songwriting of the highest order, winning him frequent comparisons to amongst others, Richard Thompson, John Martyn and Bert Jansch (view Simon’s contribution to the official ‘For Bert’ project here).

Never one to follow expectations, only his prolific, creative muse, in early 2020 Simon released his fourth guitar instrumental album, a four-part suite for solo acoustic guitar entitled ‘In Gratitude of Solitude’. Immerse yourself in the soundscape of this incredibly talented performer and allow his beautifully crafted music to transport you on a uniquely Scottish journey.

AND more is going on: Since Friday October ...Maarten Willems did start a really lovely way of spending an evening,with one or two short performances from talented people and a sing/showaround from the audience all in a circle,which create the atmosphere very intimate. It all his happening at some Fridays of some Months Call Maarten for [email protected] nights more info at Maarten Willems !!

Tel : 0621422772

Called: [email protected]

For more info :ASK mail or phone Maarten Willems for it.

[email protected]

Tel: 0621424772

SET AND SESSIONS :

NEW ***********

number 6:

Easter special 2018 *Monday April 2----1600u. (met option for buffet afterwards)

BAILE

all the way from Scotland

http://euandmclaughlin.wixsite.com/baile

A new up and coming band in the hub of the traditional Glasgow scene with Scottish border pipes,whistles ,fiddle,with the backing of bodran and guitar ,starring :Evan McLaughlin,Selena Ross, Cameron Sharpe&Callum Convoy .....

Set&session 4:

2017 September/Wednesday 27

ALL the way from Scotland 

EABHAL

www.eabhal.com

AND HOW LOVELY THEY WERE !!!

AND Nov 3 2017: Set&session 5

The great:

D-a-V-e Moene Leah (David Munelly solo ) from Ireland.

IT WAS A SUPERB DUPERB NIGHT ...so absolutely Irish .........

SET AND SESSIONS 4:

2017

Sept 27

EABHAL

SET&SESSION 1:*Woensdagavond 6 Januari 2016- aanvang 20 u Levack,Irving&Stewart .

fantastic young talented musicians from Scotland.

*SET&SESSION 2

Woensdagavond 9 Maart 2016 -aanvang 20 u 

Tannara.

young talented 4 group folkband from Scotland *.

SET AND 

SESSIONS :

HOW ABOUT ???

Vaak zijn /waren jullie aanwezig bij mijn huisconcerten.

En graag ga ik hier mee door en hoop jullie daar ook weer te begroeten...

ECHTER: ER komen weleens opmerkingen, als :"Jammer dat de sessie na afloop zo kort is"

EN er komen mailtjes van fantastische muzikanten ,die on the road zijn en graag bij mij in de lounge willen spelen...nog meer huisconcerten in een seizoen proppen is ondoenlijk,

Nee zeggen tegen zo'n aanbod echter ook.

VANDAARUIT is er een nieuw concept in mijn brein ontstaan, called:

SET&SESSIONS

In het kader hiervan zullen er een aantal keren per jaar avonden gaan ontstaan, waarbij ik jullie graag zie verschijnen, om kennis te maken met de muzikant(en) een setje naar ze te luisteren (c 40 minuten ) en dan samen met deze muzikanten een sessie te spelen/of te luisteren.

Dit alles in de informele opstelling van een cirkel in mijn lounge.

SET&SESSION 3 ( a double one )

. 2017 Donderdag 6 April

Joseph Peach&Charlie Grey with Mabel Duncan( from Scotland )versus////

Chris Green and Sophie Matthews(from England)

IT WAS REALLY SUPERB !!!!

DANCE SPECIAL :Sunday dec 13-12-15

We did have for the first time a very special activity and it was an English folkdance workshop with Pete Melodeaon (Pete Grassby ) at MUSICON<IT was a very big succes ,enthusiatic dnacers came along and we wll had a very special afternoon.It was great to do this after the lovely gig Pete playede for me the night before et my lounge (see more about on this site at the page: over ....

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