Top musicians Charlie Mckerron and Marc Clement lined up for trailblazing Fortrose concert masterminded by Groam House Museum
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DEMAND for live music on the Black Isle has spurred the organisation of a trailblazing concert featuring two of the finest traditional musicians in Scotland.
And if all goes well, the Friday gig in Fortrose could kickstart a series of events hosted by a local attraction.
Groam House Museum in Rosemarkie is behind the concert featuring the talented duo Charlie Mckerron and Marc Clement, widely regarded as two of the finest traditional musicians in Scotland.
The concert is at the Fortrose Free Church, Church Street, Fortrose from 7-9pm.
Recently described as a “wonderful, high-octane fiddle player and composer”, Charlie Mckerron stepped into the limelight in 1985 with Gaelic folk band Capercaillie, a group credited with being the major force in bringing traditional Celtic music to the world stage. Mckerron has written award-winning music for film and documentary and has appeared on screen and television throughout his career with Capercaillie and Session A9.
Marc Clement is an accomplished guitarist and singer from Inverness. A founder member of Blazin' Fiddles, Clement joined Session A9 in 2007. He also performs regularly with solo fiddlers Adam Sutherland and Bruce MacGregor.
Museum chairman Doug Maclean said: “There is a demand for live music on the Black Isle and Groam House Museum desires to be a provider of cultural activities for our local community.We hope the calibre of the musicians is setting the bar for our events to come.”
The museum intends to offer the first half hour of each event to a local group as well, providing the opportunity for less well-known acts to gain experience and exposure performing in the community. This Friday the concert will begin with Fèis the Music, another traditional music group evolved from adults learning and playing together at Fèis Rois.
Funds raised are going towards Groam House.
The independent museum doesn't charge admission and while receiving a small grant from the Highland Council, meets the bulk of its running costs from donations, fundraising events, lectures, shop sales and membership fees.
Funds from the concert will be used to help keep the doors open.
Tickets cost £15 and are available from Groam House Museum open daily 1-4, and online through Art Tickets: https://groam-house-museum.arttickets.org.uk/
