Everyone who takes part! whether they be performing, organising, local amenities, Locals, or visitors!
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Everything and anything, from Traditional folk, Contemporary Folk, Celtic, Fusion, Rock, Reggae, Ska, World, Psychadelic Trance, Latin, and everything inbetween!
Moniave, Dumfries&Galloway is the Ideal spot for a folk festival or any other Music Event.
This picturesque village is situated 16 miles from the town of Dumfries and has 2 Hotels, B&B, Licensed Grocer and Coffee Bar, pst office, garage, hair salon, gift shop, car park, small campsite, the Green Tea House Cafe and not to mention the breath taking scenery that surrounds the village!
Moniaive has just had its 7th Folk Festival on the weekend of Friday the 9th of May til Sunday 11th of May, which was a success and if not, even more so than previous years.
Acts which appeared this year include:
Altan, The Paul McKenna band, The Omega 3 (Their only Scottish gig 2008!!), Lionel McLelland, Moishe's Bagel, Belleview Rendezvous. Adelaide Robarts,
Jake Cogan.
Aswell as various local acts such as;
Tokyo Hostess,
Wendy Stewart,
Darcy Carson,
And many many more!
Previous Acts include: Emily Smith Band, Craobh Rua, Ivan Drever and Duncan Chisholm, Eddie Walker, Sheena Wellington, Wendy Stewart, Hugh Taylor and Dave McFadzen just to name a few!
Aswell as Concerts there is also Workshops, Sessions, Childrens Events, Competitions and this year's World Music Late Night Extra went down a storm!! So theres something for everyone nomatter what your taste is!
The Folk Festival is just one of the many events which take take place through-out the year in Moniaive. This year Moniaive held it's first ever Guitar Festival in August which featured Preston Reed, Wing and A Prayer, Doghouse Roses, The Paul McKenna Band and Séan and Robyn Gray. This went down a success despite having a small budget and is now also going to be an annual event in addition to the Folk Festival.
The Moniaive Marquee Club also put on regular gigs and concerts. Artists and Bands who have performed at the Marquee Club include- Dick Gaughan, Stephan Grossman, Alan Taylor, Gerry Creen, The Paul McKenna Band, Preston Reid and Wing and a Prayer.
So if you're interested in Music (whether it be playing or just listening), A great Community Atmosphere and just generally having a Good Time It is well worth paying a visit to one of our events!
If you are interested in performing at any of our events or just wanting to
make general enquiries about any of the events etc, please Contact;
info@moniaivefolkfestival.co.uk
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; "Broken-roofed buildings" are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Hi all in Moniaive. We had a great time with Allan Taylor at the gig and sessions. Special thanks to Hugh for his hospitality. Hope to come back and play again soon. Gerry
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Hello. Got some new tracks up on our space. A couple of songs soon to follow. Let us know what you think!Looking forward to the guitar festival!!! Seán and Robyn
Thanks for the add guys. Looking forward to our next visit to Moniaive. May try to get there with Finbar McGee before winter sets in. Watch out for bulletins, we'd love to meet up with you all
