James Mackenzie and The Aquascene have been confirmed to appear at the award winning Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival in August this year.  This recent addition highlights that the bands early artistic drive is paying off and acts as a strong addition to an already active 2011 schedule which includes a full Scottish tour, single release and a series of other adventures to be announced over the coming weeks.

‘We are delighted to have been chosen to play Belladrum this year‘, said Mackenzie. ‘If you are a band from this area then Bella is the festival you want to play at. We played the Seedlings Stage last year and had a great time, so it’s fantastic to get the opportunity to move to a bigger platform this year.’

James Mackenzie and The Aquascene Spring Tour 2011

April 15^th – GoSurf, Newmarket Bar, Thurso

April 24th – Market Bar, Inverness, afternoon performance (acoustic)

May 3rd –Slow Club at Bloc, Glasgow (acoustic)

May 6th – Rock The Fort, Fort William

May 7th – Single launch at Bogbain Farm, Inverness with special guests Kitty The Lion

May 13th – The Jager Room, Stornoway

May 15^th – Hazy Recollections at Stereo, Glasgow (afternoon gig)

May 15^th – Acoustic Edinburgh Sunday Sessions at Bond No. 9, Leith, Edinburgh (evening gig)

May 21st – The Cellar Bar, Aberdeen

May 26th – The Bedford, London (acoustic)

James Mackenzie and The Aquascene will release the single ‘Pass Me The Bottle’ on May 2^nd 2011.The release was recorded with Alternative Record Producer & Mix Engineer Stephen Watkin at Chamber Studios, Edinburgh and will showcase the bands blend of pop hooks and contemporary folk.

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