Author Archives: FRETS CONCERTS

The Trashcan Sinatras’ guitarist/vocalist John Douglas was in amazing form when he appeared recently at FRETS as special guest of Norman Blake, Bernard Butler & James Grant. We are delighted to announce that John will be returning to FRETS on Fri 21st April as special guest of James Yorkston when he appears in concert atContinue reading “John Douglas – special guest at FRETS x James Yorkston on Fri 21st April”

Tickets for James Yorkston in concert at FRETS on Fri 21st April in the Strathaven Hotel go on sale tonight (Fri 17th Feb) at 7pm. Tickets are only available at this We Got Tickets link: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/572019

We love this track from James Yorkston’s new album (‘The Great White Sea Eagle’) with Nina Persson & The Secondhand Orchestra. Tomorrow we’ll be announcing James Yorkston will be performing a solo concert at FRETS on Fri 21st April with ticket details to follow.

Sugartown have unfortunately had to pull out of their opening support slot with Blake, Butler & Grant on Thur (16th) and Friday (17th) at FRETS. John Douglas will be support on both concerts and we are pleased to announce on Thurs the opening support is RAVELOE, with KIDD opening the concert on Friday night –Continue reading “Blake, Butler & Grant – new opening support artists”

A selection of images from the latest two gigs at Strathaven Hotel have now been uploaded to the website. The Twilight Sad images are at The Twilight Sad Images January 26th 2023 with those for Grant Lee Phillips at Grant Lee Phillips Images January 20th 2023 Videos from both gigs will be added later.

Thanks to everyone who came along to the FRETS presents HUNGRY BEAT at the CCA. The event was rammed, it was a very special night. Lots of people are requesting information about the The Hungry Beat Group setlists and performers, so here goes. SET 1: The Hungry Beat Group (Douglas MacIntyre – rhythm guitar; CampbellContinue reading “HUNGRY BEAT – CCA 4th Feb set lists.”

Thanks to everyone who came along to the first FRETS concerts of 2023 with Grant-Lee Phillips on 20th Jan and The Twilight Sad last night (26th Jan) – both concerts at the Strathaven Hotel. FRETS was at capacity both nights, and in keeping with our eclectic booking policy brought in many first-time attendees at FRETS.Continue reading “HUNGRY BEAT x FRETS x CELTIC CONNECTIONS x CCA (Glasow)”

Here are the times for FRETS tonight with The Twilight Sad at the Strathaven Hotel: Doors are at 7pm (it’s first come first seated), with Fraser MacCallum on stage at 7.30, Michael Timmons at 8.15, and The Twilight Sad at 9pm. The concert is Sold Out – it’s going to be a cracker.

Final call for Grant-Lee Phillips in concert tonight (Fri 20th Jan) at FRETS (with special guest Monica Queen) in the Strathaven Hotel. There are only a few tickets remaining, available at this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grant-lee-phillips-at-frets-tickets-107692214312 Here are times for tonight: Doors – 7.30pm/ Monica Queen – 8pm/ Grant-Lee Phillips – 9pm