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We have our customary Burns Night event. As we are a folk music club we do not have all the pagentry but we do have lots of singing and recitations primarily of Burns material. Included in the ticket price we have haggis neeps and tatties (please let us know before the event if you are vegetarian. There will be an address to the haggis from Ronald Sandford. Our usual piper, George Turnbull, cannot be with us but we have an excellent substitute in Lily Munro. Read more about Lily by pressing "More".

This is always a fun night so not to be missed. Please use the side entrance to the Community Hall.

"Top drawer stuff. Really, first class!"
Frank Hennessy, Celtic Heartbeat, BBC Radio Wales

“Rich songwriting craft” ****
Shindig! Magazine

"The epithet ‘debut album’ belies the depth of skill and experience hidden behind the members of the band. There’s clearly much more to come from Paper Sparrows."
RNR Magazine

“Highly recommended!”
Celtic Connections

These Singers' Nights are funny old things. They are unpredictable as we don't know who, or how many, will come along and play, or just listen for that matter. We are seldom disappointed by the high quality of the performers, number and variety. Sometimes we can be a bit short on listeners - odd 'cos what's not to like for £2 (to cover the hall cost). If you don't like a performer then another one will be along in ten minutes!! Surely nobody has a better plan for 26th February so why not come along. We use the small hall at the Community Hall (obviously it should be Halls). The entrance is at the side. BYOB Disabled access. Good fun

Award-winning singer/songwriter Kirsten Adamson (daughter of rock legend Stuart Adamson (Big Country, Skids)) summons the same heart-stopping purity as Sandy Denny, by way of Emmylou Harris and Kate Bush, with an engaging mix of heartland Americana folk rock.

These Singers' Nights are funny old things. They are unpredictable as we don't know who, or how many, will come along and play, or just listen for that matter. We are seldom disappointed by the high quality of the performers, number and variety. Sometimes we can be a bit short on listeners - odd 'cos what's not to like for £2 (to cover the hall cost). Not bookable in advance. If you don't like a performer then another one will be along in ten minutes!! Surely nobody has a better plan for 26th March so why not come along. We use the small hall at the Community Hall (obviously it should be Halls). The entrance is at the side. BYOB. Disabled access. Good fun. Maybe our new heavy metal house band will turn up (picture to left)..

**** The Guardian **** The Independant **** The Telegraph

**** Q Magazine **** OK! Magazine ***** Maverick

“Simply vocal heaven” The Sunday Times

“A voice that’s both awestruck and tender” The New York Times

These Singers' Nights are funny old things. They are unpredictable as we don't know who, or how many, will come along and play, or just listen for that matter. We are seldom disappointed by the high quality of the performers, number and variety. Sometimes we can be a bit short on listeners - odd 'cos what's not to like for £2 (to cover the hall cost). Not bookable in advance. If you don't like a performer then another one will be along in ten minutes!! Surely nobody has a better plan for 23rd April, so why not come along. We use the small hall at the Community Hall (obviously it should be Halls). The entrance is at the side. BYOB. Disabled access. Good fun. Maybe our new heavy metal house band will turn up (picture to left)..

Scottish Folk-inspired Singer/Songwriter and keys player

Scots Singer of the Year 2022, 2024, Scottish Traditional Music Awards

★★★★★ The Scotsman

‘Beth is one of the most inventive new artists brought up on the Scottish folk

scene.’

Donald Shaw, Creative director of Celtic Connections, The Herald

Scots Singer of the Year 2022 and 2024, Beth Malcolm has been surrounded by Scottish folk music from a very young age. Beth was only four years old when she first took to the stage at Kirriemuir Folk Festival to screch out ‘Ally Bally Bee’, and she has been performing ever since. A songwriter, piano player and singer of stories, Beth has established herself as one of Scotland’s most sought-after young artists. Beth was still early in her career when she became an award-winning songwriter:  winning Edinburgh Folk Club’s yearly songwriting competition with her song ‘Choose My Company’ in her teens. 

Together, The John McCusker Trio brings a thrilling combination of instrumental brilliance, heartfelt songs, and unforgettable live energy. Their performances … a rich tapestry of original compositions, traditional melodies, and contemporary folk songs .. captivate audiences with warmth, humour, and sheer musical class. Whether on festival stages or in intimate venues, this trio delivers a rare experience: deeply rooted in tradition, yet bursting with innovation, joy and soul.

Acclaimed Northern Ireland songwriter Anthony Toner has spent the last ten years developing a growing following in Scotland, thanks to a string of shows as special guest of folk legend Barbara Dickson, and a series of acclaimed folk club tours in his own right. A huge success on both his solo visit to Crail and as a support to Barbara. We are pleased to welcome him back.

Bob Hall has been acknowledged as Britain’s premier boogie woogie pianist and an expert on blues piano styles.

With over 100 recorded albums and more than 100 published contemporary songs, he has had a formidable critically acclaimed career. Still at the top of his game, he continues to tour and entertain new generations with his sparkling technique, carefully crafted lyrics and dry humour.

Bob’s wife and stage partner, Hilary Blythe, has performed since the 1960s in folk clubs and festivals throughout the UK and taken her music to many corners of the world.

Known for the crystal-clear clarity of her voice and neat finger-picked guitar, Hilary now adds rock-steady bass guitar and outstanding classic blues to all their shows. In return, Bob plays mandolin to accompany Hilary’s acoustic guitar.

These Singers' Nights are funny old things. They are unpredictable as we don't know who, or how many, will come along and play, or just listen for that matter. We are seldom disappointed by the high quality of the performers, number and variety. Sometimes we can be a bit short on listeners - odd 'cos what's not to like for £2 (to cover the hall cost). Not bookable in advance. If you don't like a performer then another one will be along in ten minutes!! Surely nobody has a better plan for 9th July so why not come along. We use the small hall at the Community Hall (obviously it should be Halls). The entrance is at the side. BYOB. Disabled access. Good fun.

Adam’s 8 albums, Heirs and Graces (2012), Brighter Still (2015) Midnight Milk (2017) Dreamweaver (2020) Hope Park (2022) The Voice of Scotland (2023) Songs For My Father (2024) and Survival (2025) have cast an impressive shadow across the UK Folk Scene and gained him Scottish Album of the Year Nominations (in 2014, 2017 and 2018) and BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Nominations. His songs have  featured widely on BBC Radio 2 and Radio 3, BBC Scotland, Edith Bowman’s BBC Scotland Quay Sessions show and Virgin Radio, amongst many others.

These Singers' Nights are funny old things. They are unpredictable as we don't know who, or how many, will come along and play, or just listen for that matter. We are seldom disappointed by the high quality of the performers, number and variety. Sometimes we can be a bit short on listeners - odd 'cos what's not to like for £2 (to cover the hall cost). Not bookable in advance. If you don't like a performer then another one will be along in ten minutes!! Surely nobody has a better plan for 27th August so why not come along. We use the small hall at the Community Hall (obviously it should be Halls). The entrance is at the side. BYOB. Disabled access. Good fun.

Equally at home as accompanist or melody player, Anna Massie is one of the trad world's foremost guitarists. As well as being a skilled multi-instrumentalist renowned for her work with Blazin’ Fiddles and RANT, she also presents BBC Radio Scotland’s award-winning flagship trad music programme, Travelling Folk.

Four-time nominee for Best Instrumentalist at the Scots Trad Music Awards, 2021 winner of the Trad Music in the Media award for her Black Isle Correspondent work and 2022 Producer of the Year award, Anna is a highly talented musician, presenter and producer.

“…lively, often witty arrangements…compelling at the heart." MOJO

Musical twins and mavericks besides, they pack emotional punches but bring songs to heal the scars.

Real-life troubadours and masters in the art of connection; they interweave soulful vocals, effortless strings and driving rhythms to form a singular musical voice. Their sound is equal parts contemp-folk, alt-country and acoustic-pop, but no words capture their unbelievable musical kinship, or the deeply heartfelt way they relate to their audiences.

“Her voice thick with velvet and mirk…hovering between the comforting warmth of The Breath and the whip-smart forlorness of early Adele…Hamill has a big intriguing voice, it’s Scottishness ever-present.”

The Guardian Album of the Month – Not Just Ship Land

“One of the best of her generation.”

RnR Magazine

Hot 100 Cultural Scots 2024

The List

These Singers' Nights are funny old things. They are unpredictable as we don't know who, or how many, will come along and play, or just listen for that matter. We are seldom disappointed by the high quality of the performers, number and variety. Sometimes we can be a bit short on listeners - odd 'cos what's not to like for £2 (to cover the hall cost). Not bookable in advance. If you don't like a performer then another one will be along in ten minutes!! Surely nobody has a better plan for 12th November so why not come along. We use the small hall at the Community Hall (obviously it should be Halls). The entrance is at the side. BYOB. Disabled access. Good fun.

Claire Hastings is a Scottish folksinger, songwriter and ukulele player originally from Dumfries, SW Scotland. In 2015 she earned the prestigious title of BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician of the Year, and has since made a name for herself on the folk scene with her 'natural, effortless Scots voice.' (FRUK)

Claire is accompanied on guitar by Sean Gray

Why not come along to our legendary Christmas Party.  Free mince pies and, of course, a raffle plus load of great floor spots make this a great start to the festive period. Proceeds from the raffle will be going to charity so donations of prizes very welcome. We are strictly limited to 50 people so if you haven't already signed up please reserve your ticket by clicking on the "Reserve Ticket" button below.  Please email crailfolkclub@gmail.com  Do let us know if you would prefer vegetarian mince pies. Bring your own bottle and glass.