It’s about time we let you know properly about our next Letham Nights on 13th August 2011.
It’s going to be a packed day with the Annual Letham Flower and Produce Show taking place. Local makers and bakers and gardeners and growers from across the parish will be showing off their skills and vying for the favour of the judges to win the top prizes. Why not make a day of it and come along at 2pm to see the winning entries. The auction at the end of the afternoon is always a great chance to stock up on delicious home made cakes, jams and jellies, wine, flowers and prize vegetables.
At this point we need lots of help to clear up after the flower show and QUICKLY get set up for Letham Nights. If you are around your help would be greatly appreciated!
Once we get this done, get the musicians sound-checked, the lighting sorted, tables laid, bar set up (phew!) it will be time to welcome our star guests for the evening….
LET THE MUSIC BEGIN!
First up, local boy, David Latto. David has been making his mark over the past few years playing venues across Fife and beyond and delighting audiences with his unique brand of country/americana. Here is a review of his new EP “Three Thousand Miles From Nashville”
He taps into the melodic and lyrical traditions of a culture three thousand miles from his home and imbues it with vitality. Latto’s voice is particularly compelling, warm and resonant, with just a touch of his native accent evident, whilst the sparse arrangements really allow the songs to shine.
We have a treat in store!
We are then delighted to welcome back to Letham and Scotland – for the third time!! – the wonderful Chloe Hall from Melbourne, Australia. Chloe is a big fan of Letham Nights making our spines tingle the last time she played with her heartwarming melodies and the moving stories in her songs. This time she will be accompanied by virtuoso violinist Silas Palmer. Together they have just finished recording their new album, financed entirely through the pledges of fans. Add your name to the list of pledgers and get the new download or a hard copy or a whole range of other possibilities…. We can’t wait to hear it! Here is what others have said about Chloe:
Chloe Hall has power. Every once in a while you attend a concert that has you wondering why you’ve never heard much about the artist on stage because they sound so good.
Finally, in an exciting triple bill, we will have sparkling, rising star, singer-songwriter Adriana Spina, one of the most exciting talents in the independent Scottish music scene. Adriana has been a sell-out success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and made headlines when she was handpicked to support Sheryl Crow in the American superstar’s only UK headline date of her tour. She will be joined by her four-piece band to finish off a cracking evening in style.
Adriana’s debut album “Never Coming Home” has just been released so we will be one of the first to get the chance to hear her new music and buy the CD.
