As another year draws to a close we can look back with pride and satisfaction at having once again brought some outstanding musical entertainment to the village hall. From raucous n raunchy rock n roll to sweet, spine-tingling serenades, we have had it all. We have laughed and cried and danced and gasped with joy at the sheer talent of the artists who have served up their fare of luscious live music. And all the while we have doused our thrapple from the Clap & Tipple Bar and snacked on pizza and other bready, snacky things from the Doorstep Bakery. Here is a wee reminder…
LN #28 Woodenbox and Sienna
In February we were treated to the rambunctious Woodenbox with their booming vocals, skin shredding drum strokes and rock riffs a-plenty to help us rip up the dance floor. Supporting them were local outfit Sienna, with their beautiful americana soundscape.
LN #29 Miss Quincy & the Showdown with The David Latto Band
In April, all the way from Canada came Miss Quincy & the Showdown – a smokin’ hot all-girl trio all the way from Canada. Miss Quincy doesn’t fit the classic girl singer/songwriter mould and The Showdown isn’t your average all-girl band, but they sure as hell made an impression! Supporting were Letham Nights favourite country sons, The David Latto Band, with their warm, rich and simple country sounds.
LN #30 AMWWF & The O’s
Early June gave us a quite extraordinary double bill with the return of wonderful Dundee 5-Piece, Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward & Fisher, together with Texan duo, the O’s. The musical pedigree on stage that night was outstanding throughout: two amazing acts, pizza from the Doorstep Bakery, drinkies from the Clap & Tipple – and fine society – combining to create an evening of entertainment that none who were there will ever forget.
LN#31 Devon Sproule & Blood Indians
August brought more sheer transatlantic delight. The excitement of securing the booking of the one and only Devon Sproule was matched only by that of watching one of the most powerful and moving performances we have ever seen, anywhere! There was an embarrassment of riches on show that night, the band taking on several personas, with Thom Gill aka THOMAS and Robin Dann aka Bernice as the entre and Devon Sproule as main course – remembering of course fledgling Dundee outfit Blood Indians, winners of our young local talent competition who opened the evening with an excellent set.
LN#32 Jez Hellard and Scott Cook
Our autumnal special was a delight of a different kind. Summer had ended, the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness was upon us so it was only proper that Letham Nights 32 should prove to be a soulful occasion. Not for us the vulgar drums and profane, thrusting basslines of evenings passed, but instead a more sophisticated melange of singers, songwriters and acoustic loveliment. Up stepped the local girl, the backwoodsman and the Southern grizzly to deliver an enchanted night of sings and strings… Full review here!
LN#33 Grand Theft Disco with the High Wasters
And so to our Christmas extravaganza… There was some Saturday night fever in the air at Letham Nights. We held back the night, got lost in music, did some full on jive talking and got very very lucky. Thank you to the High Wasters (Mick Slaven, Allan French, Jamie Gash, other Jamie, other Mick, John and Nick) and to Øliver Farrell with his fabulously funky Papier Mâshup. There will be a full review soon but it will have to wait until after the bells and the start of 2014. Have a great one folks!
Don’t forget that the Clap and Tipple bar will be on hand to quench your thirst and tickle your tastebuds together with the Doorstep Bakery with some bready snacks!
