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Category: Gig_Guide
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For those Marra fans who missed this wee gem first time round A Wee Home From Home tour dates are begining to appear. Michael performs the music and songs live including Mother Glasgow set in it's original and true context.
"Returning to Glasgow Frankie knocks on a door to find no one home. With time on his hands he wanders the streets of his past and is swept up in the ensuing roller coaster of memories and emotions.
Twenty-one years after this gem of a show first played to full houses and immense public acclaim, plan B have reunited the original creative team to bring A Wee Home From Home to a new generation.
Performed by Michael Marra and Frank McConnell, the duo creates a double act full of warmth and charm with undertones of menace. Using an eclectic mix of raw live music, inspired, high-octane choreography and powerful theatricality, the show opens Scotland to its own wounds while celebrating a vibrant and indomitable spirit with pathos and a huge dose of humour."
Check out Plan B's website for more information and full tour dates -
http://www.planbcreative.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=56&Itemid=106
Fit like,
I see Rod Patterson is playing a gig on 09 May 2009 at Bank Street Gallery in Kirriemuir as part of their Acoustic Gigs series. The venue only holds about 25 folk so it is really intimate. Ticket details shortly or contact the Gallery direct at -
http://www.bankstreetgallery.org/7/7/Gigs_Now/Next_Gig.html
Tickets are now on sale at £10 each also check out the Gallery's myspace page at -
http://www.myspace.com/bankstreetgallery
After being a "fringe" player for more years than I care to remember the boy Marra comes of age with his call up to the Edinburgh International Festival. More details of the gig which is part of The Caledonia Sessions can be found at -
A review from today's Scotsman of The Bongo Club gig -
http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/features/Live-review-McFall39s-ChamberMichael-Marra.5053929.jp
Me I thought it was rare!!!
Fit like,
Michael's legedary hometown festive gig dates have just been announced. The dates are Sunday 28 December and Monday 29 December. The venue is Fat Sam's, scene of last year's triumphant gigs. The band will include various members of The Hazey Janes along with surprise guests. Last year guests were Kevin Murray, Christopher Marra, Gregor Philp and Steve Ketley.
(See my review of the 2007 gig on an earlier blog)
Advance ticket info at -
I see that you can catch a sneak preview of plan B's new dance piece featuring new original music by Michael Marra on Saturday 02 August 2008 at 08:00pm
Entry is free but tickets are required. These can be obtained from Eden Court Theatre Box Office on 01463 - 234 234 or on their website at
Acclaimed, Highland based dance company, plan B are welcoming everyone to a public dress rehearsal of their stunning new creation parallel | parallels.
This thrilling piece is the company’s first major show in seven years and will be finally completed during their residency at Eden Court. parallel | parallels explores the worlds of parallel universes, combing the finest dance with music by outstanding singer/songwriter Michael Marra. This is your chance to get a sneak preview of this fantastic piece of cutting edge performance before it sets off for the Edinburgh Festival and on tour.