Elsa Jean McTaggart

5 stars ***** 7th August show.

With a beautiful voice and highly accomplished fiddling, Elsa sings her own original songs while accompanying herself on either her fiddle or guitar. The songs are very appealing, excellent and often personal – she … Read More

Caledonian Folk and Blues at the Guilford

****

4 Stars

One of the longest running institutions at the Fringe is the Caledonian Folk and Blues at the Guilford Pub, an establishment famed throughout the year for a wide selection of quality food and an even wider selection … Read More

Maria Tecce: Strapless

5 Stars *****

Maria Tecce has all the seductive qualities of sophistication and sensuality but there is much, much more to her performance. She has a fabulous voice, complete stage presence, and, boy, can she put across a song.

Her … Read More

Lady Carol: Malady

*****

5 Stars

It is not very often that this wizened reviewer gets blown away by a musician at first hearing. I usually find the attraction grows over a period of time, but last year I was with the Fringe … Read More

Camille O’Sullivan – Chameleon

*****

5 Stars (only because I can’t give six)

 I have been attending Fringe performances from this superbly talented Franco- Irish performer for a number of years now, and each time I see her it is in a bigger space … Read More

Flanders & Swann: A Brand Gnew Aftergnoon

* * * * 4 stars

Once again I allowed the genteel side of me to appear as I spent time in the company of Flanders and Swann with their new show ‘A Brand Gnew AfterGnoon’.  Tim FitzHigham as Flanders and … Read More

Go To Gaza, Drink The Sea

* * * * * 5 stars

To be perfectly honest had it not been for the Guy Masterson name attached to this production it would not have made my Fringe viewing list.  With this subject matter my first thought … Read More

The Magnets – Gobsmacked!

* * * * * 5 stars

The Magnets are taking a cappella music to a whole, new dynamic level. I would defy anybody who sees a Magnets show not to get caught up in the excitement as they perform … Read More

TAO – Samurai Magical Drumming

* * * * * 5 stars

Perhaps 11 people playing drums, flutes, horns and cymbals, with one or two other percussion instruments added just for a variety may not seem like a great Fringe show to you but it … Read More

Rat Pack – Live

**** 4 stars

Geoff and I love our music as much as we enjoy our comedy and since I have always loved Sammy Davis Junior I was looking forward to my second Hartshorn-Hook Production of this Fringe, having already seen Treasure … Read More