18/03/2026
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/laura-jane-wilkie-and-ian-carr-tickets-1983449199950
Join us for a wonderful evening of music from the acclaimed duo Laura Jane Wilkie and Ian Carr. With local support from Peter Sloan and Sophie Lynch.
Hailing from the north east of Scotland, acclaimed fiddle player Laura Jane Wilkie has earned recognition for her recent solo album 'Vent', recorded with renowned guitarist Ian Carr. This work, released in Summer 2024, is a thoughtful and absorbing interpretation of ancient Highland and Island waulking songs, traditionally sung by women to accompany the hand production of local felts.
Laura is a highly-regarded musician, and was a founding member of the Kinnaris Quintet and Celtic jazz band Fat Suit. She has collaborated with esteemed artists including George Ezra, Katie Gregson-MacLeod and Rachel Sermanni, and has performed with icons such as Rod Stewart and Karine Polwart.
Proclaimed by Roots Magazine to be "the most innovative… and sympathetic guitarist that Britain has produced in years, in any genre…”, Ian Carr has earned reverence amongst guitarists for his ingenuity and musicality which combine on stage with an infectious wry humour. He has accompanied artists including Kathryn Tickell, Kate Rusby and Eddi Reader.
Laura and Ian will be supported by Peter Sloan (fiddle) and Sophie Lynch (guitar), two musicians from the North-East who will warm up the audience with a selection of local tunes.
Doors open at 18:15. Nibbles will be provided.
Join us for a wonderful evening of music from the acclaimed duo Laura Jane Wilkie and Ian Carr. Support from Peter Sloan and Sophie Lynch.
