The Unusual Suspects sensational debut gig was recently named by the Scotsman newspaper as one of the top 20 gigs of all time! They conclude a magnificent year that started at Celtic Connections and also saw them performing an open-air concert in Berlin to a crowd of over 50,000. These concerts will include the new piece "Lorient Suite" written by Corrina Hewat and David Milligan, commissioned by the Scottish Arts Council, with its Scottish premiere performance at The Queens Hall, Edinburgh next Tuesday 30th Oct.

The bands ever-evolving line-up has featured over 50 of the finest musicians on the Scottish scene including members of Blazin’ Fiddles, Capercaillie, Salsa Celtica, Peatbog Faeries, Battlefield Band and Shooglenifty (to name but a few). In addition, their brass section features the best players in the business, working with the likes of the Gil Evans Orchestra, George Michael, Ray Charles and Elton John.

The Unusual Suspects line-up is:

Corrina Hewat (harp & vocal)
David Milligan (piano)
Catriona Macdonald (Fiddle)
Eilidh Shaw (Fiddle)
Anna Massie (Fiddle)
Alasdair White (Fiddle)
Annie Grace (Pipes whistles & vocal)
Fraser Fifield (Pipes & whistles)
Brian McAlpine (Accordion)
Rick Taylor (Trombone)
Konrad Wiszniewski (Saxophone)
Linsey McDonald (Trumpet)
Colin Steele (Trumpet)
Ross Martin (Guitar)
Conrad Ivitsky (Bass)
Alyn Cosker (Drums)
Donald Hay (Percussion)

Sunday 28 Oct  -  The Sage, Gateshead, 7.30pm
Tickets: 0191 443 4661 www.thesagegateshead.org


Tuesday 30 Oct - Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 8.00pm
Tickets: 0131 668 2019  www.thequeenshall.net

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