Here’s the premise: Gary’s just back from Iraq (gutted that his tan’s already faded) where, with the other lads in the tank, he was involved in the military’s ‘hearts and minds’ campaign, i.e. to convince the locals that their occupiers aren’t all bad. Prior to his tour, Gary grew up on an Edinburgh scheme, ‘wi [...]

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Not quite knowing what to expect from last year’s Perrier winner, Demetri took me completely off guard with a show that’s not only very funny, but also incredibly warm and emotional. Demetri tells the story of how one day he becomes trapped inside his precious notebook.
Walking through the pages, he recalls events and feelings from [...]

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Folk parody may not be at the top of your list of things to see at this year’s festival, so just think of it as comedy with the added bonus of some lovely guitar playing.
After gaining a Perrier Newcomer nomination last year, the Kiwi duo are back with new songs and new banter. Playing in [...]

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If, like me, you’re looking to take those first tentative steps into world music you couldn’t find a better place to start than this. In front of an expectant audience, Forcione delivers with the ease and style that he’’s become world renowned for.
Drawing on a number of styles and genres, Forcione and his associates play [...]

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