Events and News
£1,733.98 raised for St Columba's at our ceilidh!
We aimed to raise £1,000 at our fundraising ceilidh, and actually raised £1,733.98! Sincere thanks to all concerned for your generosity. The total raised since Jan 2009 now stands at £6,733.98 and this goes towards 'making every minute count' for so many people at St Columba's Hospice, Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Fringe 2010 - Burns2Brel!
Friday 20 August & Saturday 21 August 2010
Doors open 18.45, start 19.15 (1 hour)
The Lot, 4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU (Festival Fringe Venue 24)
Beautiful ballads, delicious chansons and haunting Scottish/Irish melodies. A spellbinding new show of traditional and contemporary songs inspired by Robert Burns, Jacques Brel, Woody Guthrie and more.... With a voice that sends shivers and an amazing stage presence, Wendy is making her mark internationally. Accompanied by Scotland's finest musicians including brilliant guitarist, Tony Mitchell.
'Her singing is a true feast for the soul' The List
'Excellent celebration' Three Weeks
'This show is like balm for the senses... Smiling eyes and beautiful voice' Edinburgh Guide
Tickets: £11 (concession £9) 10% discount for groups of 10 or more. Licensed bar - no under 14s. Loop system for the deaf. Disabled access. Internet, counter and phone sales from 08.00 on 11 June from the Fringe Box Office, 180 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QS www.edfringe.com. Booking Line: 0131 226 0000.
Some past events...
Wendy Carle Taylor and Friends at The Lot
15 & 16 April 2010
Preview of Wendy's forthcoming debut album accompanied by some of Scotland's leading musicians, including virtuoso harpist Ailie Robertson and fine guitarist, Tony Mitchell. Sensitive and spellbinding interpretations of traditional and contemporary songs: beautiful ballads, French chansons, haunting Scottish melodies.
Burns Supper in aid of St Columba's Hospice
22 January 2010
A night of Scots song, great food, entertaining speeches and toe-tapping ceilidh tunes. An audience of 700. Hosted by MSP Margo Macdonald and Grant Stott. Corn Exchange, Edinburgh.
International Storytelling Festival
30 September 2009
Launch at Burns Monument, with Mike Russell, Minister for Culture, External Affairs and Constitution and Donald Smith, Director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre and invited guests.
Homecoming at Henderson's
16, 23, 30 August 2009
Beautiful, traditional and contemporary Scots song from Wendy, accompanied on the clarsach by Ailie Robertson and on guitar by Tony Mitchell. Not to mention three mouth-watering courses in Scotland's legendary vegetarian restaurant!
'What a treat for a Sunday night! Warm atmosphere, delicious food and wine and a wonderful musical show!'
'This is a fine way to end this Festival, honouring Scotland's Bard with Scottish artists and musicians and sharing food and drink with friends. A human communion.'
Ballads, Burns and Blues
- Wendy Carle Taylor and Friends at The Lot
7, 8, 10 August 2009
Sensitive, spell-binding interpretations of traditional and contemporary songs. Featuring songs by Robert Burns to mark his 250th Anniversary. With Tony Mitchell on guitar and Lauren Tait on piano and Scottish harp.
'A lovely show. Wendy has a superb voice and tremendous presentation. Her singing of the Burn's song John Anderson was heart stopping.'
'This show is like balm for the senses as an eclectic mix of songs from Scotland combine with modern classics.'
'This show had everything, variety, talent, humour, charm. Wendy has a great voice, huge versatility and large repertoire.'