Thurso Represented At Celtic Connections In Glasgow

1st February 2008

Thurso was well represented at Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow last weekend.

On Friday last a Thurso couple, Alison Birnie and Fraser Bain performed some of their own music at the Danny Kyle Open Stage event - a much sought after gig held each night in the Royal Concert hall.

On Saturday night there was a concert devoted to the work of a group called La Banda Europa, featuring about a hundred musicians from all over Europe, under the direction of Jim Sutherland, the illustrious musician/producer/composer who originates from Thurso. Some of the music performed included music composed by Jim including tunes written for the festival.