Simon Thoumire

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I’m Going on Tour!

I can’t wait to head out on the road 19-22nd May in Scotland. Dave Milligan and I are releasing our new album Portraits which we are very excited about too! If you are anywhere near us it would be great to say hello.

Experience the incredible musicianship of concertina player Simon Thoumire and genre-defyingrising US piano star pianist Dave Milligan, joined by Neil Pearlman, as they take the stage at venues around Scotland from 19-22nd May. From lively jigs and reels to soulful ballads and everything in between, these virtuoso musicians will showcase their dynamic range of sounds and leave you wanting more. Book your tickets now and don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of music.

Friday 19th May: Edinburgh Pianodrome, 7pm https://www.citizenticket.com/events/pianodrome/neil-pearlman-the-big-day-in/

Saturday 20th May: Marryat Hall, Dundee 7:30pm https://www.dundeebox.co.uk/online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=469ABB12-743B-4DDE-967D-3D6AD6D0FB4D

Sunday 21st May: Hatton Castle, Perthshire

Monday 22nd May: Blue Lamp, Aberdeen 7:30pm https://www.thebluelampaberdeen.com/event-details/simon-thoumire-dave-milligan-neil-pearlman

Bonnie Isle of Whalsay #shorts

I had a wonderful time at Shetland Folk Festival last week. Here’s the Shetland reel Bonnie Isle of Whalsay! If you enjoy this why not buy me a coffee 😀www.buymeacoffee.com/simonthoumire #concertina #Scotland #alba

Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 252

Hi there, Thanks for listening in to the Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast. Back for our 252 episode! Everything this month is brand new from our amazing Scottish music scene! We really appreciate your support from all over the world listening in. If you ever any questions please get in touch. If you like to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

The Stinger by Ìmar
https://imarband.bandcamp.com

An Ocean Full of Islands by Tide Lines
Track – Rivers in the Light
https://www.tidelinesband.com

DIAD by Tim Edey and Ross Ainslie
Track – LUNNY
https://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/album/diad-2

The Clearances Again by Skipinnish
https://www.skipinnish.com

Live from the Storeroom by Kris Drever
Track – Hunker Down
https://krisdrever.bandcamp.com

Seed by Fiona Rutherford
Track – Orbit Audio
https://fionarutherford1.bandcamp.com

O Thig mi gad Iarraidh by Muriel Urquhart
Track – O Thig mi gad Iarraidh (Oh I’ll Come and Get You)
https://www.murielurquhart.com

From the River by Cala
Track – Dusty
https://www.calainverness.com

To The Well For Water by Bernadette Morris
Track – Fanore
https://www.bernadettemorris.com/

Thirteen Years by Blue Rose Code
Track – Nashville Blue (Live at Perth Theatre)
https://bluerosecode.bandcamp.com/album/thirteen-years

The Jesster by Peatbog Faeries
https://peatbogfaeries.com

Thoumire – Milligan and Neil Pearlman on Tour

We are delighted to announce that Dave Milligan and I will be releasing our new album in May and it is called Portraits. To celebrate this we are heading out on a small tour of 4 dates in Scotland in the good company of pianist Neil Pearlman. The dates are below and we would love to see you there!

19th May, 2023Edinburgh PianodromeEdinburghBuy tickets
20th May, 2023Marryat Hall, Caird Hall ComplexDundeeBuy tickets
21st May, 2023Hatton CastleAngusBuy tickets
22nd May, 2023Blue LampAberdeenBuy tickets

If you have any questions please contact me.

Teviot Bridge #shorts

A very early JS Skinner arrangement of the Teviot Bridge from circa 1860! If you like these videos please support my Patreon www.patreon.com/simonthoumire or buy me a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/simonthoumire #concertina #musiclife #musicismylife #scotland #scottishmusic #thisisscotland #musicmaker #alba

Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 251

We are back with our latest podcast featuring lots of great Scottish music from the trad scene here. It’s been a great time recently with the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow back to full strength after lockdown. I saw so much great music! Thanks again for your support – it is really appreciated!

Caoir by Joy Dunlop
Track – Jigs
https://www.joydunlop.com

The Madeleine Stewart Trio
Track – Reels
https://madeleinefiddle.bandcamp.com/album/the-madeleine-stewart-trio

Riverwood’s by Salt House
Track – Her Silver Spate
https://salthouse.bandcamp.com/album/riverwoods

Where From Here by Assynt
Track – Assynt House
https://assynt.bandcamp.com

Soaring by Juliette Lemoine
Track – Arising
https://juliettelemoine.bandcamp.com

Live Again by Silly Wizard
Track – The Rambling Rover
http://www.sillywizard.co.uk

Liberate by Valtos and Project Smok
https://valtos.bandcamp.com

Winter by Ally Forsyth
Track – Digging Up Bones (feat. Hannah Rarity) 
https://allyforsyth.bandcamp.com

One Day by Jenna Reid and Harris Playfair
Track – Oak Cottage
https://jennareid.bandcamp.com/album/one-day-2

Air An Turns by An Dannsa Dub
Track – Seòladh ft. Lana Pheutan
https://andannsadub.bandcamp.com