Singer/ Songwriter Neil Thomson is based in Crieff Perthshire and plays the Guitar, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Tenor Banjo. His solo performances have been described as eclectic, lively, relaxed and intimate and he has the flexibility as a performer to respond to different audiences in smaller venues such folk clubs, arts centres, concert venues, bar restaurants and coffee shops. See his gig page for more information about his solo performances.

Since embarking on his musical career in 1997 he has appeared at a variety of venues including the Edinburgh Folk Club, the Royal Oak Folk Club, the Star Club, Denholm Folk Club, Newcastle Baltic Arts Centre, Paisley Arts Centre, East Kilbride Arts Centre, the Lemon Tree, Irvine Arts Centre, the Tron Theatre, King Tuts and Hootananny's.

Festival appearances include the Tarbert Music Festival, Isle of Bute Folk Festival, Isle of Arran Folk Festival, Edinburgh 'Ceilidh Culture' festival, Hebridean Celtic Festival, Celtic Connections Festival, the acoustic stage at 'T in the Park, Flipside Music Festival in Edinburgh, Biggar Little Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and The Festival of the Sea' in Edinburgh.

He also appears as part of a duo with Poet and Harmonica Player Gerry Cambridge and regularly plays mandolin and bouzouki in a Glasgow based Ceilidh Band. www.chitterybite.com

Neil Thomson plays the Alamo!

I recently had an enjoyable music night performing at the Alamo Burns Club in Paisley. They are a great bunch of folk and made me feel very welcome. As a Paisley buddy myself it's always nice to be invited along to their gatherings especially as i'm an avid fan of not only Robert Burns but the Alamo story itself. Thanks to George Grant and all at the club for having me along.

Their recently launched new website is an interesting Burns resource and helps bring the Burns community across the world a little bit closer together. More information about it and the Alamo can be found at www.alamoburnsclub.org.uk

Neil's latest news.

I'm spending most of my time playing with my band these days, working as a caricaturist, learning to play the whistle and going crazy bringing up weans. There are a few new song idea's popping about and i'm in the process of organising a tour of gigs around the West coast, Perthshire and Glasgow and Edinburgh in the summertime. In the meantime i'm enjoying the quiet life in Crieff where i go down to the monday night Mamas sessions in the Crieff hotel. This is a relaxed informal gathering of like minded musical souls who meet for beers, merriment and an opportunity to play. It's a great environment for trying out new ideas. More info at www.mamas org.uk

Feast your eyes on my 40th birthday Banjo cake made by my sweety Anna. Superb! and it tasted good too. "

Cheerz

Neil

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