The John McCusker Trio is led by John McCusker, a multi award-winning fiddle player, producer and composer. His distinctive, emotionally charged playing and masterful compositions have made him a linchpin of contemporary Celtic music.

He is joined by Sam Kelly, winner of the Horizon Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and finalist on Britain’s Got Talent.  Sam is the charismatic frontman of Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys. He has performed at the Cambridge Folk Festival and Glastonbury, as well as on stages across Europe along with the likes of Kate Rusby.

Toby Shaer is a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist with an extraordinary command of flutes, whistles and guitars . He has performed in some of the UK’s most prestigious venues earning a reputation for his dynamic, expressive playing.

Together, The John McCusker Trio brings a thrilling combination of instrumental brilliance, heartfelt songs, and unforgettable live energy. In the intimate venue of Comrie Rural hall this will be an unforgettable experience.

It is a BYO evening.

We have news.

The first is that Chris’s Gigs is now a charity  – SCIO no SC054099. We’re very lucky to be supported by our trustees who have kindly agreed to come on board to help ensure the future of the gigs. Thanks to them.

Secondly we would like to say a sad farewell to Linda Gannell and Kenny Graham who have departed these shores for a new life in Australia. We wish them both happiness in their new life adventure.

Linda is the graphic artist who makes all our posters and banners and is a fantastic musician in her own right, as is Kenny.  She and Kenny have opened gigs for us as Halfway To Barra, most notably for their good friends Session A9.  We will miss them hugely (though if Linda thinks that by moving 12,000 miles away she’ll escape doing the posters, she might have to think again 🙂