Venue profile: Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Musician and bandleader BILLY McISAAC has put together a new compilation CD featuring top Scottish musicians, with the proceeds going to the Fort William-based charity, Lochaber Hydrotherapy.

DAVE ANDERSON tells Kenny Mathieson how Hoagy Carmichael’s autobiography provided the inspiration for his latest one-man touring show dedicated to the great American songwriter.

As the band embark on a Highland tour, trumpeter and bandleader TOBY SHIPPEY traces the rise and rise of SALSA CELTICA for the Arts Journal.

The Arts Journal profiles the ANNA MASSIE BAND.

The Arts Journal catches up with the great Irish fiddle player KEVIN BURKE as he makes a rare solo appearance in Beauly.

KENNY MATHIESON discusses the origins and musical philosophy behind the unorthodox chamber music group Mr McFall’s Chamber with violinist ROBERT McFALL as the Edinburgh-based group prepare to visit Lerwick with a new project.

Lewis band SIGN RED have been grabbing the headlines for their enduring popularity with the listeners of Radio 1’s Vic and Gill show, and are heading into a third week at the top of that show’s Battle of the Demo Bands. PETER URPETH catches up with them in Stornoway and finds a band determined to enjoy and build on their recent success from their home shores.

The Arts Journal profiles BLAZIN’ FIDDLES, a major force on the Scottish folk scene.

Venue profile: An Lanntair, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis