Events and News
Burns2Brel - Edinburgh Fringe 2010
Thanks so much to the many who came to our sell-out Fringe shows - and also for the wonderful feedback!
'What a beautiful gig! It was exquisite! Lovely voice, accompaniment and set.'
'Burns 2 Brel = Brill‏!'
'Magical show!'
'A wonderful show. Wendy is a joy to listen to. Her range of songs is impressive - French, Scots, American.'
Singing For Fun (Scots Music Group)
Starts 7 September 2010. 12 weeks. Tuesday evening, 7pm to 9pm. More info on Scots Music Group website.
Edinburgh University, Open Studies Courses
Women and Song: Saturday 9 October 2010. 1-day course: 10am to 4pm.
A Scottish Songbook: Starts 28 October 2010. 6 sessions. Thursday 2pm to 4pm.
Singing for a Burns Supper: Saturday 15 January 2011. 1-day course. 10am to 4pm.
Singing4Fun! (Parkinson's UK)
Starts 7 September 2010. 12 weeks. Two new groups on Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday evenings for those with Parkinson's, their carers, family, friends and members of Parkinson's UK. If this applies to you or anyone you know please do spread the word. For more info: contact Cathie Quinn on 0131 557 6438; cathie@edinburghparkinsons.org.
For info on Parkinson's UK: www.parkinsons.org.uk; and local group: www.edinburghparkinsons.org; the annual membership fee of £4 a year goes towards improving the lives of all those affected by Parkinson's.
Robert Burns Charity Ceilidh
Saturday 29 January 2011, 7.30pm to 11pm. At the beautifully refurbished Sacred Heart Church Hall, 28 Lauriston Street EH3 9DJ. A short selection of the songs penned by the national bard, Robert Burns. Lots of space to socialise/dance the night away with the dynamic Or ceilidh band (www.orscotland.com). Licensed bar and raffle with great prizes! In aid of St Columba's Hospice, Edinburgh. Ticket information to follow.
Some past events...
Burns2Brel! - Edinburgh Fringe 2010
20 & 21 August 2010
Beautiful ballads, delicious chansons and haunting Scottish/Irish melodies. A spellbinding show of traditional and contemporary songs inspired by Robert Burns, Jacques Brel, Woody Guthrie and more. Accompanied by guitarist, Tony Mitchell and Stephen Maniam on double bass and penny whistle.
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.'