Scottish singer songwriter Adam Beattie’s “folk stews and dirty blues” mixes Celtic folk, American blues, country and early jazz balladry. Emotional but laced with wry humour, gentle but gutsy at the core, Adam’s beautiful melodies combine with inventive lyrics to tackle themes of life, love, death and hope. His exquisite voice and intricate guitar work fuse to create an intoxicating musical experience that will envelop you like a warm hug.

From the Celtic waltz of 'A song of One Hundred Years' (a song he wrote for his grandfather) to the blues-tones of ‘The Man Who Loves Too Much’, and from the melancholy jazz ballad ‘Catch the Biggest Fish and Let it Go’ to the Turkish infused 5/4 groove ‘I’m On Your Side’, Adam has created a breathtakingly beautiful sound that is all his own, and a show that has earned him support slots with the likes of Bert Jansch and Jolie Holland.

His band 'The Consultants' is a fluid line up of musicians featuring piano, violin, double bass, French horn and drums. He is often joined by long-term collaborator and singer-songwriter Brooke Sharkey (www.brookesharkey.co.uk).

Adam has been playing and recording since 2003 and has released three studio album; 'Songs Of One Hundred Years' (2012), 'We'll Wave From The Shore' (2009) and 'Abu Bozy' (2006), and one live album; 'Arena Sessions' (2015). He has a new album due for release in April 2016.

As well as extensive touring in the UK, Adam has toured in Germany, Ukraine, France, Italy, Cyprus, Holland and Belgium.

Superb! A great ear for melody and a natural talent for lyric writing."

Bruce MacGregor, BBC RADIO SCOTLAND

Support - Chris Croasdale

Inspector Tapehead were formed in the year 2008 when Chris Croasdale enlisted Roy Shearer and Jonnie Common to perform some tracks he'd been writing. In the years that have since passed they have released two critically acclaimed albums and performed up and down the UK, leaving a trail of achy dancing feet in their wake. Their latest album 'So Solar' was released in 2015 to massive praise and no shortage of radioplay of BBC 6 Music heroes Tom Ravenscroft and Gideon Coe. This is a rare opportunity to see Chris Croasdale performing songs from the Tapehead catalogue on his own, with the aid of his trusty drum machine and foot controlled synthesizers.

Doors 7.30pm

Gig 8pm

We serve delicious, locally sourced & freshly prepared meals until 8 pm every day. If you are planning to eat at The Drouthy Cobbler prior to this performance, we recommend that you allow yourselves at least one hour.

Please note that due to conditions of our license entry to this event is limited to people eighteen years of age and older.