After an amazingly successful debut at the Tolbooth in 2006 the Distil Showcase heads back for another evening of musical collaboration at its very best.

Established in 2002 the Distil project gives musicians, with roots in traditional music, the opportunity to explore a wide range of other musical styles.

This concert showcases the work which has come out of the 2007 project.

Programme:
Ailie Robertson - Water of Life, Rhythm of Life
Marie Fielding - The Faery Raid
Mairi Campbell - Song for Cove
Sarah Wilson - Accordion Quintet
Fraya Thomsen - The Stone Trail
Nuala Kennedy - Touya
Sarah McFadyen - A day in the life of a Pirate.

The band
Angus Lyon - accordion, piano
Lori Watson - fiddle
Simon McKerrell - pipes, whistles
Corrina Hewat - clarsach
Sandy Stanage - guitar
Mattie Foulds - percussion
Mick West - voice
Louise Martin - saw and cello
plus the Distil Strings and MD Rick Taylor