Edinburgh’s The Soundhouse Organisation presents 3X5 – three of the most exciting 5-piece cross-genre acoustic bands from Scotland – Moishe’s Bagel, John Goldie & The High Plains (above) and Kinnaris Quintet – with three individual concerts, and one almighty showcase of all three in one show.
All presented in one of the most unusual and original venues at this year’s Fringe!
The bands produce ingenious and highly listenable music, transcending categorisation, and appealing to lovers of music in all its forms. They represent what Scottish musicians excel at: melding a variety of styles, influences and origins to make exciting, world-leading sounds.
Soundhouse favourites Moishe’s Bagel (above) play thrillingly original cutting-edge klezmer and folk music. An intoxicating, life-affirming mix of Eastern European dance music, Middle Eastern rhythms and virtuoso performances, their long anticipated fifth album will be launched at their gig.
John Goldie is one of the best acoustic guitarists in the world right now. He is joined by his brand new backing band, The High Plains. Playing original tunes, The High Plains is made up of some of the most accomplished string players in folk, jazz and classical music.
Kinnaris Quintet (below) is one of Scotland’s hottest new folk bands. The line-up is a marriage of five exquisite musicians from diverse musical backgrounds, influences and styles, all distilled into beautifully crafted and powerful arrangements. Medleying between new compositions, traditional
Scottish and Irish, Bluegrass, Old-Time and Classical music, they produce a sound which is uplifting, honest and powerful.
Pianodrome at The Pitt is a brand new venue for Edinburgh Fringe 2019, a custom made auditorium, built entirely from up-cycled pianos. Five pianos are tuned for all to play and over fifty more are used to build a circle of tiered seating. Pianodrome is a radical re-imagining of what the piano is and can be in today’s throw-away culture.
Originally created for the Botanics in 2018, The Pianodrome has a new home this year, moving to the Leith-based Pitt Street Market.
The 3X5 performances are part of Made in Scotland’s curated showcase programme.
The Pianodrome (Venue 391), Pitt Street Market, 125 Pitt St, Edinburgh EH6 4DE; All Tickets: £15/£12
Fri 16 Aug 9pm (1 hour) Moishe’s Bagel
Mon 19 Aug 3pm (1 hour) John Goldie & The High Plains
Mon 19 Aug 9pm (1 hour) Kinnaris Quintet
Tues 20 Aug 7pm (1 hour) Triple Bill: Moishe’s Bagel + John Goldie & The High Plains + Kinnaris Quintet
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