Latest update: Tuesday 17th June 2008
Future tours in planning: Sept 08 Midwest and eastern states; Oct/Nov 08 AZ to MD, travelling east. Jan/Feb 09 West coast USA: CA, OR, WA. Scottish dates dotted here and there. Concert suggestions always welcome. Please write to susie@jimmalcolm.com
JULY 2008 - USA
11 FR Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, NC
12 SA Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, NC
13 SU Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, NC
14-18, Mon to Fri, Swanannoa Gathering, Asheville NC Jim will teach classes in songbuilding and the works of Robert Burns at this beautiful college in the North Carolina mountains. A lovely retreat.
19 SA Murrayville GA First ever Starbridge Celtic Fest, one hour north of Atlanta. An afternoon/evening concert of celtic music by the lake, with Jim Malcolm and Emerald Rose. Info/reservations: brian@emeraldrose.com or call 706-864-0882.
AUG 08 - Scotland
6 WE Edinburgh Wee Folk Club at the Fringe, in a tiny venue in the basement of the famously tiny Royal Oak in Infirmary Street. Ticket details to follow.
AUG/SEPT 2008 - USA
AUG
30 SA Kansas City Irish Festival at Crown Center, Kansas City MO. 1.30-2.30pm
31 SU Kansas City Irish Festival at Crown Center, Kansas City MO. 4-5pm
SEPT
2 TUE Topeka KS Blind Tiger Brewery (sounds dangerous). http://www.blindtiger.com
3 WE Great Bend KS Barton Arts, Great Bend KS
5 FR Buffalo MO Southwest Missouri Celtic Festival, Buffalo MO
6 SA St Louis MO Focal Point, St Louis, organised by St Louis Partnership for the Arts and Education
7 SU Columbia MO Presented by Central Missouri Celtic Arts. http://www.moceltic.org
10 WE Mansfield, OH Gorman Nature Center, 2295 Lexington Ave, presented by Highlands of Ohio. 7.30pm. Tickets $12 advance/$14 on day of concert. Tel: 419-522-5058 or email highland@neo.rr.com. http://www.highlandsofohio.com
12 FR Private house concert
13 SA Hamilton OH Large house concert near Cinci - wonderful hosts, ideal setting. Info/reservations: 513/593-5700
14 SU Galion OH Galion Community Theater. Details to follow
16 TU Elba NY House concert. 7.30pm start. Reservations/directions Tel: 585-757-6653 or email theploughmanswife@gmail.com
17 WE Rochester NY Harmony House, 58 East Main St, Rochester. 8pm. Tickets $18 in advance/$20 on door. Info: 585-271-3354. http://www.bopshop.com
21 SU Lexington MA House concert at the home of Billie Hockett - always a good one! Evening concert at 7.30pm, possibly also an afternoon concert if demand allows. Tel: (781) 862-7837 http://music-for-robin.org
October 2008 - Scotland
21 TU Chapelton Folk Club Bully Inn, Chapelton (near Strathaven), 8.30pm. Tickets on the door members £3/non members £5. Tel: 01357 520 528
25 SA Biggar Little Festival http://www.biggar-little-festival.com
October/November 2008 - US tour
October
30 THU Flagstaff AZ
November
1 SA Prescott AZ
3 MO Tubac AZ
4 TUE El Paso TX
6 THU Austin TXHouse concert, 7.30pm. nanhampton@hotmail.com
9 SU Tulsa OK
14 FRI Florence AL Tbc
15 SA Homewood AL Wren's Nest Cottage Concerts. Supper at 6pm; concert at 6.30pm. Tel 205-616-9993 or email celtsong@msn.com
16 SU Homewood AL Wren's Nest Cottage Concerts. 3pm. Tel: 205-616-9993 or email celtsong@msn.com
21 FRI Winston-Salem NC Fiddle and Bow concert series
22 SA Roanoke VAConcert hosted by Scottish Foundation of the Virginia Highlands. www.scottishfoundation.org
23 SU Alexandria VAThe Lyceum Theater, Alexandria VA. Presented by Sunspot Productions: www.sunspotpro.com
November 2008 - Scotland29 SA Stirlingshire The House Folk, concert in the atmospheric barn at Ledard Farm, Kinlochard, Stirling, supported by Balfron High School Traditional Music Group. 7.15 for 7.30pm. Tickets £17, including complimentary drink on arrival, tea and coffee. You are welcome to bring your own refreshments. Tel: 01877 387 219 or visit www.greattimescotland.com
2009
Jan-Feb 2009 - West coast USA
January 2009
22 THU San Diego CA
24 SA San Luis Opispo CA Burns Dinner
29 TH Berkeley CA Freight & Salvage
Still very busy booking this tour. Suggestions always welcome: susie@jimmalcolm.com
February 2009 - Scotland
25 WED Edinburgh Folk Club The Pleasance, Edinburgh
26 THU Kirkcaldy Folk Club
March 2009
5 THU Glasgow Star Folk Club