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FEBRUARY 2013

4 - 11 August 2013

DONNIE MUNROFRIDAY 29 MARCH 2013

SATURDAY 6 APRIL 2013

LIVE @ MAREEL

At Mareel, we love listening to great live music and the venue has been specifically designed with great acoustics in mind. Mareel’s Main Auditorium is the perfect space for any kind of concert, from orchestra to rock band; can be arranged for standing room, theatre seating, cabaret seating, or bespoke options; and the sound and lighting equipment are state of the art; all of which means that every gig in Mareel is unique and enjoyable for all who attend. In February and beyond we have a great selection of events lined up for the Auditorium. This booklet contains details of all upcoming events for which you can currently purchase tickets.

Tickets are available via Shetland Box Office in Mareel and Islesburgh, over the phone on 01595 745 555, or online at www.mareel.org

CAFÉ BAR

At the Café Bar in Mareel we pride ourselves on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create delicious, rustic dishes and refreshments - the perfect accompaniment to a day out at Mareel. We offer a wide selection of teas, coffees, other hot and cold drinks, bar refreshments, and light snacks, so come along and enjoy a fabulous view, a comfy seat, and some delicious food and drink. To find out what light snacks, tasty breakfasts, brunch, lunch, bar snacks and sweet treats are currently available, please check the board daily or ask our friendly staff. The Café Bar also plays host to regular events which are free to attend, from live music to DJs, the details of which you can find on Page 8 of this booklet.

CAFÉ BAR OPENING HOURS

Sun - Wed 10am - 11pm Thu - Sat 10am - 1am

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KRIS DREVER TRIO

Ragged Wood Promotions in association with Shetland Arts presents

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FRIDAY 8 FEBRUARY DOORS 7PMMAREEL AUDITORIUM

One of Scotland’s foremost folk singers, Kris Drever, returns to Shetland for an appetising gig early in February. Kris (son of Orcadian songwriter Ivan Drever) and his Trio will perform songs from their brand new album Storymap, which is due for release four days earlier, along with selections from Kris’ back catalogue. Kris previously played before a 200-strong audience in Sound Hall in early 2011. Kris recently performed on national television as part of the adventurous folk trio LAU on the BBC’s prestigious Later With Jools Holland series. LAU also went down a storm at the Shetland Folk Festival back in 2010.

Support on the night will coming from one of the brightest additions to Shetland’s folk scene, Vair, featuring Ryan Couper, Jonny Polson and the Peterson brothers, Erik and Lewie.

£15 / £12.50

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LIGHTHOUSETIM GARLAND - REEDS

GWILYM SIMCOCK - PIANOASAF SIRKIS - DRUMS/PERCUSSION

PLUS

TIM GARLANDIN A SPECIAL

PERFORMANCE WITH THE NATIONAL YOUTH

JAZZ ORCHESTRAOF SCOTLAND COLLECTIVE.

SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARYDOORS: 7PM

MAREEL AUDITORIUM

Grammy winner Tim Garland is one of the most outstanding jazz and classical composers of our

time. His trio, Lighthouse, will entertain audiences with exciting groove-based tunes inspired by Celtic

rhythms, and Tim will also take part in a special performance with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra

of Scotland Collective.

£20 / £18

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Shetland Jazz Club presents

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CAFÉBAREVENTS

SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZSundays 2-5pm10 February 24 February

Fortnightly live jazz in the Mareel Café Bar with Norman Willmore, Max Tyler, and Hayden Hook.

MIxOLOGY@MAREELFridays 8pm-1am 1, 8, 15, & 22 February

Listen to chill-out tunes from ourHouse DJs as you sip on a cocktail.

TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONSThursdays from 7pm 7, 14, 21, & 28 February

Come along with an instrument and join in, or just sit back and enjoy the tunes.

SINGERS & SONGWRITERS NIGHTSunday 17 February, from 7pm

Performances from great local artists and an Open Mic session.

CAFÉ BAR OPENING HOURS

Sun - Wed 10am - 11pm Thu - Sat 10am - 1am

Shetland Arts presents

DONNIE MUNRO

Friday 29 MarchDoors: 8pmMareel Auditorium

Former Runrig frontman Donnie Munro has enjoyed considerable success as a solo artist and writer and recently embarked on a series of acoustic shows where he has taken the opportunity to revisit a wide range of material spanning his career with Runrig and with his own band. Shetland Arts is delighted to welcome such a talented musician to Mareel.

£16

Shetland Arts presents

TWO PLACES AS ONE WITH KATHLEEN JAMIE & JEN HADFIELD

Friday 1 March Doors: 6pmMareel Screen 2

Hear readings by two poets who engage with nature in their work: Jen reads in Shetland and is broadcast to Edinburgh, while Kathleen reads in Edinburgh and is broadcast to Shetland. They’ll discuss whether technology and nature can support one another, how contemporary poetry responds to modern landscapes and link up with live feeds from Scotland’s wilderness.

£7 / £5

Klub Revolution presents

MACFLOYD

Saturday 13 AprilDoors: 7.30pmMareel Auditorium

The UK’s number 1 tribute to Pink Floyd play Shetland for the 1st time as part of a tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release of Pink Floyd’s seminal album Dark Side Of The Moon. As well as performing Dark Side of The Moon in it’s entirety, MacFloyd will also play many other tracks from Pink Floyd’s back catalogue as part of a stunning 2 hour show.

£20 16+

Ragged Wood Promotions presents

KING CREOSOTE

Tuesday 9 AprilDoors: 7pmMareel Auditorium

Mercury Prize-nominated Fife singer-songwriter King Creosote, aka Kenny Anderson, will perform in Mareel as part of a duo in spring 2013. Anderson has released over forty albums and is also a member of the Scottish-Canadian band, The Burns Unit. Local support to be confirmed.

£12.50

UPCOMING

Shetland Arts presents

THE BEAT

Saturday 6 AprilDoors: 8pmMareel Auditorium

One of the biggest bands of the 2-Tone movement, The Beat play with the sole aim of connecting with and entertaining their appreciative audience with their relentless energy and world class musicianship. Ska is very popular in Shetland and The Beat are sure to entertain a very happy audience in Mareel.

£22 / £18

Bon Accord Brass Band in association withShetland Arts presents

BRASS IN CONCERT

Sunday 31 MarchDoors 7pm Mareel Auditorium

Come and join the Bon-Accord Silver Band - the North of Scotland’s Premier Brass Band - in concert on their 50th anniversary Northern Isles tour. Featuring music to suit all tastes. Joined by the Lerwick Brass Band.

£12 / £10

Shetland Arts presents

VAMM

Sunday 26 MayDoors: 7pmMareel Auditorium

Newly formed in 2012, Shetland born Catriona MacDonald (Blazin’ Fiddles), Perthshire’s Patsy Reid (Breabach) and Norwegian Marit Falt seamlessly create a dynamic yet intimate sound that will take your breath away. A must-see concert for trad fans.

£16

Shetland Arts presents

RODDY WOOMBLE

Monday 13 MayDoors: 7pmMareel Auditorium

Familiar to many thousands of music fans as the front man in the Scottish rock band Idlewild, Roddy Woomble is also a celebrated solo songwriter and performer. As well as songs from his new album, the live set will feature tunes from both his solo albums and several Idlewild numbers.

£16

Shetland Arts presents

SHOOGLENIFTYSaturday 1 June Doors: 8pm Mareel AuditoriumShooglenifty is one of Scotland’s most unique musical exports,

playing an infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as “hypno-folka-

delic ambient trad.” They are sure to provide a night in Mareel to remember - so get your dancing shoes on and come along!

£16

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FRIDAY 8

KRIS DREVER TRIO p4

FRIDAY 1MIxOLOGY@MAREEL p8

FRIDAY 15MIxOLOGY@MAREEL p8

FRIDAY 8MIxOLOGY@MAREEL p8

THURSDAY 7TRAD SESSION p8

THURSDAY 14TRAD SESSION p8

SUNDAY 10AFTERNOON JAZZ p8

FRIDAY 22MIxOLOGY@MAREEL p8

THURSDAY 21TRAD SESSION p8

THURSDAY 28TRAD SESSION p8

SUNDAY 17SINGER/SONGWRITER p8

SUNDAY 24AFTERNOON JAZZ p8

SATURDAY 16SHETLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL

LIGHTHOUSE p6

FEBRUARY AT A GLANCE