Sun, Sep 6th , 8-10pm, Concert – Simon Kempston - award-winning Scottish songwriter and leading fingerstyle guitarist
'Highly regarded and award-winning Scottish songwriter and leading fingerstyle guitarist.  An award-winning songwriter and an inspiring, poetic lyricist, his distinctive guitar playing is steeped in the history of the folk, blues and celtic traditions and is complemented by a rich, powerful and compelling vocal. Having performed to critical acclaim in esteemed venues and festivals all over Europe, Simon’s recorded output has received rave reviews nationwide. An intense performer, and an incredibly talented musician Simon’s beautifully crafted folk-tinged songs transport the listener on a uniquely Scottish journey.'
An Edinburgh, Scotland based singer-songwriter and leading acoustic fingerstyle guitarist performing original and contemporary acoustic folk/blues songs and material.  A well known face on the acoustic, folk and songwriting circuit around the UK and have performed at many of the major venues, folk & blues clubs & festivals there. Highlights of my performing career thus far in the UK & Ireland have included appearances at Celtic Connections, the Acoustic Festival of Great Britain, Ronnie Scott's, the Maryport Blues Festival, Sligo Live, Fairport Convention's Cropredy Festival, live performances on BBC Radio & BBC at the Edinburgh Festival, as well as annual appearances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (sell-out shows).  For the past four years I have also conducted extensive tours upon mainland Europe, performing headline shows in more than fifteen countries, becoming a familiar face on the continental acoustic and Festival circuit, as well as touring North America.  I am currently appearing both as a solo artist, and with a small ensemble, and last year released my latest album 'A Fine Line' (engineered and produced by Ian McCalman of the McCalmans). The album is receiving regular airplay on BBC Radio across the UK and has been very well received by reviewers, picking up great write-ups in newspapers & magazines across the UK.  A new album also produced by Ian is scheduled for release in Spring 2015.  My recent recordings and biographical information are located at the following sites - www.simonkempston.co.uk and www.facebook.com/simonkempstonmusic.  A new video for the song 'A City Beautiful' has just been released, directed and edited by student Oscar winner Simon P Biggs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2Yo5j5FIDw
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