The Scottish Sessions – Elsa Jean McTaggart 4.5 ****

This 50 minute show is in essence an all to brief journey through the history of Scottish pop songs, but it is more than that . Billed as  Elsa Jean McTaggart show in reality it is a double act with … Read More

The Magnets 5*****

Regular Fringe favourites, The Magnets, are back performing with a new line-up and I was lucky enough to catch their opening night.

This a cappella super group are at the Underbelly Bristo Square Cowbarn and it’s a great concert hall … Read More

Massaoke – 80’s v 90’s – 5*****

If you’re looking for a group night out, then this is the one for you. Held at the Palais du Variete, Assembly George Square Gardens, it’s not to be missed.

Performed by the aptly titled “Rockstar Weekend” ; the … Read More

Choir!Choir!Choir! 5*****

In a packed Underbelly, George Square, our choir masters take to the stage. It’s clear from the outset that we are all here to be part of the show, in fact we are the show.

Daveed & Nobu get us … Read More

The Blondie Story 4.5****

As a child of the 70’s and 80’s, I grew up being a huge fan of Blondie. In fact one of my early album purchases was “Parallel Lines”. So I was very keen to see this show and find out … Read More

The Beatbox Collective: What’s Your Sound? – 4****

As a long-time Beatbox fan, this show was perfect for me. It’s a journey into sound, pushing the boundaries on what I believe is possible with just a mouth and a microphone. It’s somewhat of a modern-day barbershop quartet … Read More

The Aretha Franklin Story 4****

You will find the performance of The Aretha Franklin story at Symposium Hall. This has become one of my favourite venues this year. The garden area outside provides a chilled out place to relax before your performance and the staff … Read More

Elsa McTaggart – Her Story 4****

The hour of 10.45 a.m. is kinda early in Fringe terms but there was a large audience in attendance to witness the opening day of Her Story, just one of the many shows that Elsa Jean McTaggart is performing this … Read More

Amazing Stories of Blues and Soul 3***

Having battled my way between the hoards of people walking along the Bridges and nearly ending up joining a silent disco, I eventually got to the venue just in time before the show was about to start.

It was well … Read More

Flamenco Guitar Concert 4****

Daniel Martinez is a renowned flamenco guitarist and composer from Cordoba, Spain, based in Scotland since 2015. His first production Art of Believing won the Herald Angel Award in 2019’s Edinburgh International Festival and has been captivating audiences since its … Read More