25 MARCH: ISLAND CLEAN-UP DAY

1 APRIL: DOCHAS EXHIBITION
Original paintings by the late John Paterson to raise funds for research into motor neurone disease. Opening accompanied by Lute & Classical guitar recital.

1 APRIL: HARD TIMES
Three piece playing traditional Irish, British & American tunes inc. bluegrass.

20 APRIL: FLOOK
Easdale welcomes this outstanding band of traditional musicians who have squeezed us into their current tour.

21 APRIL: TRADITIONAL CEILIDH
Featuring the Island Music Project in various guises.

22 APRIL: GIBB TODD
One of Scotland’s foremost balladeers / storyteller & organiser of the festival club at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival.

6 MAY: AMALFI QUARTET
Classical string recital by four recent graduates of RSAMD.

27 MAY: HIGH HEEL SNEAKERS WITH BBC MUSIC LIVE
Jazz funk quintet specialising in latin dance music.

28 MAY: FIONNA DUNCAN & LORNE COWIESON QUARTET WITH BBC MUSIC LIVE
Also featuring Paul Harrison on piano. Best young jazz band in the west.
Check out Adrian's review and pictures HERE!

3 JUNE: GRAND PRODUCTION
The Snow Globe. Childrens Theatre

3 JUNE: HEIRLOOM
All the way from U.S.A. a rousing mixture of musicians & instruments tour Scotland.

10 JUNE: FUNRAISING GALA DINNER followed by….. AIRS & PHRASES
Trio of Harp, flute & vocals covering a wide range of classical & traditional songs, poetry and prose. With Rhona Mackay, Joanna tope and Richard Chester.

16 JUNE: MULL THEATRE
New production of David Cosgroves ‘Real Wild West’ the entire history of Argyll!
Check out Adrian's review and pictures HERE!

17 JUNE: PHOTOGRAPHY DAY
Photojournalist Colin McPherson sets a front page project for locals culminating in an exhibition.

24 JUNE: MIDSUMMER BARBEQUE featuring FOOLS GOLD
Easdale Islands very own ceilidh band with an eclectic mixture of music to listen and dance to.

1 JULY: ARGYLL ARTS CLASSES
Opening of an exhibition by local artists all of whom are pupils of Argyll Art Classes including fourth, third and first year work.

8 JULY: SALE OF ORIGINAL ART & DESIGNER MADE ITEMS

15 JULY: POTTERY DAY
Return of local potter Antonia McDougall (Collaig pottery) to work with clays and glazes.

22 JULY: KITE MAKING
With Rita Winters and David Rennie. Two of Scotland’s premier makers direct a day of making large & small scale kites & wind socks leading to a grand fly-by spectacle.

28 JULY: BURACH
A unique blend of celtic traditional, jazz, rock, blues, and even some classical roots in there too.
Check out Adrian's review with pictures HERE!

29 JULY: REGATTA followed by BRASS MONKEYS
Oban based band with wide local appeal covering modern rock/pop classics.
Check out Adrian's review with pictures HERE!

18 AUGUST: LEV’S KLEZMER BAND (Rescheduled from 12th August)
First viola of Scottish Opera Orchestra plays his native Russian dance music.

20 AUGUST: LINLITHGOW REED BAND (Postponed)
30 strong band from central Scotland cheer up a Sunday.

26 AUGUST: ROBERT FISH CEILIDH BAND
Hard core dance band led by Stan Reeves (Edinburgh ALP)

7 SEPTEMBER: TONY McMANUS
Entertains on guitar.

9 SEPTEMBER: COAL WEEKEND
Islanders bust a gut to import the winters fuel supply followed by a shindig with London Jazz Tim Richards Trio. Volunteers welcome!

23 SEPTEMBER: ISLAND CEILIDH
With Easdale Island's very own Fool's Gold.

24 SEPTEMBER: WORLD STONE SKIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP with MEXICAN MARIACHI BAND
A bizarre and colourful spectacular band with sombreros, flares & cummerbunds, trumpets and maracas.

EARLY OCTOBER: JAZZ VOICE WORKSHOP
A two day tutorial held by a highly respected group of vocal teachers culminating in a performance backed by top class musicians. Please book early.