A stunning line-up of live music has been programmed for The Dalriada Festival 2004 with members of Capercaillie and Blazin Fiddles appearing at the Festival Hub at Creag Ghlas, Cairnbaan, Lochgilphead, Argyll on 11th and 12th June. 

On Friday 11th the Festival welcomes singer songwriter Andi Neate, en route to a prestigious appearance at Glastonbury Festival. A feast of traditional music follows from the Leo McCann Trio, an eclectic line up including All Ireland champion fiddler Claire Mann, guitarist Aaron Jones and the superlative Leo on button box, all rounding off the show in inimitable style.

On Saturday 12th, in a unique double bill, the evening opens with Cantrip, a high energy four piece featuring former Iron Horse front man Gavin Marwick with a set of instrumental magic from Scotland, Ireland, Norway the Basque regions and beyond.  The Festival highlight follows with a special appearance by Capercaillie fiddler Charlie McKerron, with Blazin Fiddles guitarist Marc Clement and Session A9 stalwart Tim Edey rounding off the Festival Hub entertainment in a truly Celtic connection.

Dalriada Arts & Culture and Wild Biscuit Music, in Partnership with the Dalriada Project, aim to build on the success of the inaugural Dalriada Revival Festival of 2002. With additional assistance from the Scottish Arts Council it has been possible to programme a showcase of some of the best acoustic music in Scotland, and  Minister for Tourism Culture and Sport Frank McAveety has expressed his best wishes for this significant cultural  Festival.

Doors for both nights at The Festival Hub open at 7.00pm with performances beginning at 7.30pm.  Tickets are £5.00 and available from Argyll Book Centre, Lochgilphead, 01546 603596.  The Festival Hub music events are non-licenced so that all age groups can attend (under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult).

In keeping with the celebrational spirit of this Festival, further events will be held in the AncientKingdom including  instrumental evenings with  Dalriada Accordion and Fiddle Club at the Cairnbaan Hotel and Argyll Hotel, performances from  local traditional group Erin Go Bragh at The Stag Hotel, Lochgilphead and a very special Blues Tribute Band appearing at The Argyll Hotel, Lochgilphead. A full Festival Music programme will be available in local outlets with details of all the acts in this years Festival.  For further information, contact: 01880 770159, or Email:  Mags@wildbiscuit.com