Bernard Noël "Barney" McKenna (1939-2012)
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of our friend Barney McKenna. His iconic role with the Dubliners has brought pleasure to countless folk worldwide. We first met him in the Scotia Bar in Glasgow in the mid Sixties and his cheery craic and sense of humour never failed throughout the years. We last gigged with the Dubs in Troon a couple of years ago where Barney's solo tenor banjo playing raised the roof. You and your music Barney, are a sad loss to the world. Best regards to the other lads of the band. Remember the good times.
Gaberlunzie Christmas Special 27th December 2011
Gaberlunzie's Christmas Special is once again in Milnathort Town Hall on 27/12/11.
Joining them will be wizard accordionist Andy Philip
Andy has featured
in the concert for the past four years and is back by popular request.
It's a BYOB (bring your own bottle) show so stock up and we'll see you there.
If you can't make the concert - a merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you from Robin and Gordon.
The Kinross Music Festival 18th-20th November 2011
A new music festival that promotes live music of all styles and genres, and at all levels!
Various genres of music (Folk, Jazz, Classical, Rock/Pop) Musical workshops
Dance workshops for school children, Street musicians/buskers
Solo Piping & Drumming Competition, Strictly Jazz Night, Disco for kids, Family Ceilidh.
Festival Site
Gaberlunzie will be playing on the Saturday night (19th) in the Windlestrae Hotel and will be joined by their friends
Tich Frier, Doris Rougvie and Brenda Frier, it promises to be a great night.
Gaberlunzie's new album "Of A The Airts" has been released.
Order from Gordon on the contact
phone or e-mail (click here) or come and get it at the gigs.
Gaberlunzie's App for the iPhone
Check it
out
The New album 'The Shire Of Kinross' is now available.
Order from Gordon on the above phone numbers
or come and get it at the gigs.
The new release comprises local songs and tunes.
Most of the songs were written by Gordon and arranged by Robin. It is also available
in all David Sands Supermarkets. You will recognise it by the big John Deere
tractor on the front cover.
Partick Burgh Halls
Some of the most enjoyable concerts of our past years were the
annual Christmastime shows in the MacLellan Galleries, Glasgow. Over the years
our guests included Jimmy MacGregor, Alastair Macdonald and Ian Mackintosh to
name but a few. This venue was sadly taken out of commission.
A new tradition has the Gabs playing their second Partick Burgh Halls gig on
Saturday 12th December 2009. The Gabs look forward to seeing many of their old
friends and making some new ones.
Ticket reservations can be made by calling Gordon on 01577 840597 or 07850178631.
When the Gabs played the gig at Glenbuchat they
had a surprise visit from their old pal
the 'Laird of Strathdon' Billy Connolly.
Relaxing after the gig in Basel Switzerland...
have you any idea how much that pint cost!?
The new album 'Wanderlust'
released....
at long last.....
At the moment it is only available at gigs and
through mail contact Gordon here Email
Gordon
For full details check out this link Wanderlust
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Gaberlunzie now available in the iTunes
Store
Now you can access Gaberlunzie Albums using a computer and
downloading from iTunes.
At the moment the albums available are 'Scotland
Again', 'Superstition', 'Take
The Road , 'The Travelling Man', 'Wind
and Water Time and Tide', and 'Scots Wha Ha'e'.
Further titles will become available later on.
One feature of this method is that you can download individual
tracks and make up your own combination of songs to suit your taste.
When downloaded the tracks can be burned on to a CD for listening
on a CD player.
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