An eclectic list of acts announced for the Winter Showcase 2014 to be held on Sunday the 29th of December.
Borrowing from previous year’s format, eight acts will play, with four on the main stage and four on the acoustic stage.
The acoustic stage will see Dr. Wook (aka Kris Douglas) fresh from fronting The Whiskys in their support of Alabama 3 at the Ironworks. Under his Dr Wook guise there is a greater emphasis on his musicianship creating a far more intense experience, as experienced at his last solo gig at Strathpeffer Pavillion.
Another lead singer seeking out a solo identity is Leonard Jones Potential’s Meeshelle , having released debut single ‘Take the Time’ in October. The launch gig at The Village showcased he technical ability and versatility where she managed covers of ‘Get Lucky’ and ‘Lovesong’. See her website for more updates.
Also on the acoustic stage bill are founding members of alternative/country band Lush Rollers, Willie and Tabs Macaskill and last on the bill Trosg a side project of the Inverness Gaelic choir.
The main stage sees band of the moment Searching for Donkeys who recently blew away the competition to win a much coveted support slot for Simple Minds at Stonehaven’s Hogmanay celebrations.
With a splattering of festival performances in 2013 including amaSing and Belladrum, the guys have done well to have been announced on the bill for Brew at the Bog 2014.
New kids on the block, AMITY make a quick return to the Ironworks after making their debut supporting The LaFontaines late in November. Drawing on pop-punk influences such as Blink 182 and All Time Low, the band showed plenty of potential ,the Winter Showcase gives the audience the opportunity to see how far they have come along in a few weeks . Boasting “Hard Rock straight outa Highlands” are 4 piece Rabbit Punch who complete the announcement for the time being.
Similar to last year, the final act (as yet to be announced) will be curated by goNORTH, who provided the none to shabby duo of Washington Irving and Chasing Owls for the Easter Showcase 2013.
Entering three years of showcases, Ironworks Director,Caroline Campbell said ;
“We are delighted with the quality and range of the acts scheduled to appear at this year’s Winter Showcase. The event acts as an important platform for artists based across the region to not only develop and share their audience, but also to make meaningful connections which we have seen lead to future collaborations. The Winter Showcase always generates a fantastic atmosphere and it’s a great way for gig-goers to access the area’s brightest new talent”.
Tickets are available via www.IronworksVenue.com or one of the bands on the bill.
