Having recently released the mini-album, Curtain Road, and embarked on a co-headlining UK tour, James Mackenzie has confirmed appearances at five Inverness High Schools across next month. Mackenzie’s debut solo offering was one of the fastest selling albums in the Inverness branch of HMV last week and is available now from iTunes and all good retailers.

Mackenzie launches into 2012 on the back of another strong year, which saw the young Highland artist continue to develop his craft and build on his impressive live CV. Particular highlights included his main stage performance at Scotland’s second largest festival RockNess, appearances at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Insider Festival, Loopallu, and receiving media support from the likes of Jim Gellatly, BBC Introducing in Scotland, STV and BBC 3.

Mackenzie recorded Curtain Road at London’s Strongroom Studios with Grammy Award winning producer Steve Orchard (Travis, Chris Cornell, Bela Fleck).

MARCH SCHOOL TOUR:

Monday March 5th : Charleston Academy

Tuesday March 6th : Culloden Academy

Wednesday March 7th : Inverness High School

Thursday March 8th : Inverness Royal Academy

Friday March 9th  : Millburn Academy

“I’m really excited to be playing at five schools in the city next month”, said Mackenzie. “Music was such an important part of my life growing up, and as a former Inverness High School pupil I was very keen to go back and perform there. I’m delighted that from this initial idea we have been able to develop the tour to include five Inverness schools”.

CURTAIN ROAD TOUR:

Thursday 16th: HAMMERSMITH, LONDON, The Regal Room

Friday 17th: LEEDS, Milo

Saturday 18th: BEDFORD, Esquires

Friday 24th: AVIEMORE, The Stairway Stage, 2 Hoots Club, MV Festival

Source: Steve Robertson