First Footin’ – free live music trail in venues across Edinburgh.
First Footin’ returns on New Year’s Day with a packed programme of FREE live music and performance taking place in city centre attractions, pubs and venues across both the Old & New Town areas. As you explore the city, discover a feast of live music featuring artists from across Scotland and beyond, as we embrace Hogmanay traditions of friendship, love, resolution and delicious food and drink.
Greyfriars is glad to welcome Fergus Mccreadie Trio, featuring special guests Julliette Lemoine & Chris Amer
Fergus McCreadie is one of the most exciting jazz pianists on the world stage today. With a unique blend of jazz and Scottish folk inspired by the country’s sublime landscapes, his music captures the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide, with an appeal that extends far beyond the constraints of the genre. Fergus’ recent accolades include winning the 2022 Scottish Album of the Year, 2022 JazzFM Instrumentalist of the Year and shortlist for the 2022 Mercury Prize.
In this special afternoon of live music at Greyfriars Kirk, the Fergus McCreadie Trio (featuring David Bowden & Stephen Henderson) will be joined by some very special guests.
‘A giddy fusion of Scottish culture and jazz history’ – The Times
‘Grand soundscapes with real emotional core’ – NME
Two exceptional and accomplished new voices on the Scottish music scene, Juliette Lemoine and Chris Amer together explore traditional Scottish music with originality, energy and depth. Since launching her SAY Award Long-listed album ‘Soaring’ with a sold-out performance at Celtic Connections 2023, cellist Juliette has continued to cement her status as a trailblazer, progressing and redefining the cello within Scottish traditional music. Chris Amer plays a unique 5-string theorbed tenor guitar and exemplifies a thoughtful, musically intelligent playing style. As a unique duo, their live performances are an immersive dialogue characterised by rich emotional colour, close interaction and vibrant spontaneity.
