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Tee in the Port 2011
A musical day in a magical setting
TEE IN THE PORT 2012 Port Bannatyne Golf Club will be organising another day to remember with a very varied programme of artists performing from 12noon through to 10pm on Sat 23rd June 2012 on the golf course. There will be seven or eight bands performing on the day. The bands vary from the winners of the Academy "Battle of the Bands" right through to well known performers who has been entertaining crowds since the late seventies. Line up confirmed so far: THE RAGGLE TAGGLE GYPSIES, Originally formed from the remnants of a punk band and an alternative rock band. Frank and Stevie, having formed the band "Paradise So Far" met Bob, a sax player with the then recently defunct band "Abandon Your Head"......... while "oot buskin" in Glasgow and invited him to "spark up" (sit in for a few numbers). With band roots reaching back to the 1960's, what was eventually to become the Raggle Taggle Gypsies then evolved through various pop/ folk/ rock, mainly accoustic busking formats. The Flying Headband... Mr Rhythm...Children of the Universe being some of the bands formed along the way. Frank & Stevie moved from punk to a more melodic pop/rock sound with their band "Paradise So Far" taking influences from bands such as U2, Simple Minds, and David Bowie while still retaining an inate connection with their roots, music being so much a part of the Glasgow way of life. Growing up and listening to the songs of Matt McGinn, Hamish Imlach & Eric Bogle, Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan, plus all that great Irish & Scottish music from bands such as The Dubliners, Planxty , The Pogues and The Waterboys, has been a great musical heritage for the boys. The Raggle Taggles gradually replaced busking the streets of Glasgow during the 1980's (many tales to tell)..... with gigs in many & varied hostelries throughout Scotland, including festival gigs, weddings and charity events. After venturing to the continent several times in the early 90's, touring across Holland, Germany, Poland and a 30 date whistle stop tour of Sweden, the Raggle Taggle Gypsies were invited to appear at the Arran Folk Festival in 1994. During this time the band enjoyed a period of some success and recognition with various press articles and features covering the bands activities. This wave of publicity was generated not least as a result of the attentions of Danny Kyle, Glasgow's "Godfather of Folk" (now sadly deceased) who showed a great interest in the the band and was influential in the Raggles securing a respected reputation within the Scottish folk scene. Stevie, being the band's main vocalist, with an astounding voice, compelling stage presence and a totally endearing personality, died suddenly in June 2004 and is sadly & greatly missed by his family, fellow band members & friends alike. JAKE COGAN, On rare occasions you realise that what you're listening is what a real singer should be, someone with a direct connection between soul and voice. Jake Cogan is one of those rare few. Dick Gaughan Jake Cogan and The Liberty Roses, Scotland's Jake Cogan is already proving popular with our listeners. Find out why this week Album of the Week: Iain Anderson BBC Radio Scotland Inspirational - a lyrical genious 4/5, Maverick Magazine Jake Cogan...an outstanding vocalist and interpreter of songs live at the Star Folk Club, Glasgow DEAD MAN'S SHOES Providing an exciting mix of classic and contemporary music, Dead Man's Shoes takes entertainment to a new level. With a repertoire boasting artists such as The Rolling Stones, The Clash, Kasabian, The Killers, Amy Winehouse and King's of Leon, the versatility of the band forms the basis of their universal appeal. The current Dead Man's Shoes line-up includes Miles Goodwin, Chris Connor, Ruairidh MacDougall, Stephen Maxwell and Chris Whitehouse HYPERMUSIC, Finally a modern Rock & Indie covers band to get excited about ... Having a very high degree of musicianship along with an edginess and a performance level which makes their set's a rollercoaster of high tempo rock monsters. Playing each song like they mean it, they dont play tired pub classics but take Cover bands to a new level of intensity and enjoyment - see them! all these acts can be found via google, more acts will be announced later. Tickets will not be available until Feb next year but if you are looking for an ideal Christmas present, pre ticket vouchers can be issued by contacting the club @ www.portbannatynegolf.co.uk. Tickets will be priced £10.00 for 14 years and over, concession tickets for accompanied children under 14 and will be able to be purchased from various outlets on the Island. Isle of Bute Jewellery, Rothesay Music, Rothesay Post Office, Port Bannatyne Post Office and from Committee members. For online ticket sales please go to www.WeGotTickets.com. There will be no parking at the clubhouse on the day of the event, cars should be parked in Port Bannatyne village, where a shuttle bus will be provided from 12noon until 7.00pm to take you to the event or you can follow the signs and walk up. NO GLASS OR CANS ARE ALLOWED IN THE VENUE (RISK ASSESSMENT) Taxi's will be allowed to drop off and pick up at the clubhouse. Because this is an outdoor event on a golf course, suitable footwear should be worn. Proof of age will be required on entry to purchase alcohol. Food and drink can be purchased troughout the day.  |
View Tee in the Port in a larger map Travel to the Isle of Bute by ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay or from Colintraive to Rhubodach. Get full timetables and prices from the Caledonian MacBrayne website.  Travelling from Rothesay to Port Bannatyne can be done by a frequent bus service (every 30 minutes for most of the day). Get full timetables from the West Coast Motors website.  There will be no car parking available at the Golf Club on the day of the Tee in the Port event. If you arrive by car you should park in the village and can catch the shuttle bus which will be laid on to take you from the village to the Golf Club - and back again, of course!  |
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