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Arthur Johnstone |
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Arthur & the Stars Band appeared at Rothesay Pavilion on 22 August 2008, when Arthur was en-route to the Mull of Kintyre Festival in Campbeltown where he has become a regular singer and compere.
He started, and ran for 20 years, the renowned Star Folk Club in Glasgow, returning in 2008 for a sell-out 30 year anniversary concert. A mainstay in the political folk song revival, his songs encompass the rich history of Shipbuilding & Scotland’s Oil, as well as the Glasgow Eskimos, the boxer Benny Lynch, and Clydeside figures such as John McLean and Jimmie Reid. |
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Arthur is well known as a solo performer, who has performed at international folk festivals in Vancouver as well as the official Edinburgh Festival. He also performed, and recorded, for many years with the Laggan, including a CD for the National Geographical magazine. More recently he has recorded 2 albums with the Stars Band, combining his strong singing style with skilful instrumental work on guitar, fiddle and mandolins. As a trio they have toured internationally, sold out at Celtic Connections 2 years running, performed at Nelson Mandela’s Freedom of Glasgow ceremony, and more recently,appeared on Phil Cunningham’s TV series the Music of Scotland, singing Hamish Henderson’s international anthem, the Freedom Come All Ye. Arthur has been described as ‘One of our greatest and most important singers’ Contact for bookings: Tel. 0141 632 7737 |
