Live Music, Theatre & Comedy

Lewis McLaughlin Live ‘Gut punching and raw Indie-Folk’ NME  ‘What a voice’  Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2 McLaughlin began writing songs in secret at the age of 14. After honing his craft through intimate pub gigs and local performances in Edinburgh, he made the leap to Glasgow, where he collaborated with Andy Monaghan of Frightened Rabbit fame on his debut album.  Released in 2022, the album garnered widespread acclaim and set the stage for McLaughlin's meteoric rise in the indie music scene. "Folk edged Paolo Nutini for a fresher generation... masterful songwriting, acoustic folk to take you floating away on a cloud," raves the BBC’s Phoebe IH. Already high praise from the likes of Chris Martin and George Ezra, this record will cement Lewis’ voice as a songwriter for his generation. Now based in Glasgow, and working again with long term collaborator Monaghan, Lewis ventures into uncharted sonic territories, crafting a daring and audacious soundscape that remains true to his introspective and narrative-driven songwriting style.  Catch him live in the  intimatesetting at the Old Brewery,  accompanied by Chloe Bryce on fiddle. £14: BTOB: Booking through Eventbrite here, or avoid the booking fee and call 01381 600354 or email [email protected]

RANT A decade on from their first performance - and with 4 acclaimed albums under their belt - RANT remain at the forefront of the Scottish fiddle scene. The meeting of four of the country’s finest players, the quartet use just their fiddles to weave a tapestry of melodies, textures, layers and sounds.  Bethany Reid from Shetland, Anna Massie and Lauren MacColl from the Highland peninsula of the Black Isle, and latest member Gillian Frame from Arran join forces to showcase the combined resonance of their instruments with repertoire unearthed from both old collections and their own contemporary writing. RANT create a sound which is both spacious and lush, yet retaining all the earthy bite and spark synonymous with a Scottish fiddle player. £15, to book email [email protected] or call 01381 600354, or use the Eventbrite link here. Photo - Paul Jennings Photography

Simon Evans & Ian Sharp - Violin & Piano A welcome return to Cromarty of two popular musicans, don't miss them. Programme:  Grieg Sonata 3 in C minor Amy Beach ‘Romance’ Op 23 Interval Arvo Pärt ‘Spiegel im Spiegel’ Brahms Sonata 3 in D minor Tickets £14, booking through [email protected] or call 01381 600354 or on door. Under 18s free.

FAMILY SHOW! HERCULES THE BEAR Hercules The Bear is inspired by the incredible true story of a 10-foot grizzly bear raised in Scotland by human parents. Hercules eats cooked meals at the dinner table, swims in the swimming pool and even tours in a wrestling show! But one day, while filming an advert on the islands of Uist, Hercules swims out to sea and disappears. The army is called, locals are told to stay indoors and experts say it is only a matter of time before this starving grizzly bear will attack. Everyone thinks Hercules has returned to his wild side, but can he prove them wrong? Hercules' life story is unbelievable, but it really happened. Right here in Scotland. For audiences aged 6+ and their adults. Tickets: £10.  Under 16, over 60, unwaged £5. Family ticket: 2 adults + 2 under 16 = £27. Online booking here through Eventbrite here  or call us 01381 600354 or email [email protected]  

Geirþrúður Anna Guðmundsdóttir & Antoine Préat - Cello & Piano Icelandic born, American cellist Geirþrúður Anna Guðmundsdóttir is a recent graduate from The Juilliard School and the Royal Academy of Music. Joined by her duo partner Antoine Préat, they are bringing us a programme with a Scandinavan feel, featuring music by the Norwegian Edvard Grieg, Finnish Jean Sibelius, and Icelandic composer Jon Nordal.  Jean Sibelius: Four Pieces Op. 78 Ludwig van Beethoven: Cello Sonata in A major, Op. 69 Interval Jon Nordal: Pictures on a Panel Wall Edvard Grieg: Cello Sonata in A minor, Op. 36 Tickets £15, on door, through Eventbrite here, call 01381 600354 or email [email protected] This is a rare chance to see two international talents in Cromarty, please don't miss it. You can see some clips of Geirþrúður Anna playing through this link here. We are also planning to show an Iceland film in Cromarty Cinema following the performance. We will update information as we progress with plans. 

Liam Ross Live Liam Ross and Band take to the stage to play songs based on his Grandparents crofting life in the Black Isle near Culbokie. The songs from his 2nd album are also based on Black Isle stories and characters that many locals may know.   As well as this Liam will also be performing his trademark solo fingerstyle music with a touch of Bluegrass.  “The guitar playing on these tracks is incredible, razor-sharp" - Is This Music  £15: BYOB  booking here through Eventbite - no booking fee or call 01381 600354, Mon-Thur 9am - 5pm.