Event Details

The Unusual Suspects featuring Corrina Hewat & David Milligan with Alyth

Tuesday 22nd January 2008, 7.30pm

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall : Auditorium

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Returning in triumph once again to the festival that launched their career in 2003 - a debut recently named by the Scotsman among the Top 20 Scottish gigs of all time - Scotland's unofficial 'national folk orchestra', The Unusual Suspects continue to leave audiences gasping in delight wherever they play.

The past year's highlights have included playing for a crowd of over 50,000 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the EU, at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, and opening the Scots Trad Music Awards in Fort William.

Tonight will see this 22-piece musical juggernaut performing an all-new set, including a recently-premiered commission, The Lorient Suite, written by the group's musical directors, Corrina Hewat and David Milligan, in honour of Brittany's world-renowned inter-Celtic festival.

Support comes from the renowned Lewis born singer Alyth McCormack, whose magical vocals in Gaelic and English, combined with the uncomplicated conviction with which she communicates with her audiences ensure that she is one of today's most exciting singers.

She will be joined by her band (Jonny Hardie, Brian McAlpine plus special guest) and will perform new material from her forthcoming solo album, the theme of which is Songs Of Love and Conscience (sometimes we need to stop and think).

"Alyth loves singing, and lets you know that with out telling you. You can hear it in her voice."

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