Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook returns to Aberdeen in December
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Following the huge success and popularity of Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook over the last 16 years, the show will be returning to Aberdeen Music Hall on Saturday 17th December, bringing musical Christmas cheer for the whole family.
He will be joined on stage by some of the finest musicians on the Scottish folk scene including Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr and Kevin McGuire, along with a special guest brass band.
The performances will feature modern and traditional Christmas music and outstanding musicianship, as well as heartwarming anecdotes from the group.
Commenting Phil Cunningham said: “We can’t wait to hit the road and bring the Christmas Songbook to Aberdeen once again.
"The show has grown a lot over the years and has become part of people’s festive traditions.
"Last year’s tour was derailed a little by Covid so we can’t wait to have a proper, long-awaited Christmas shindig at Aberdeen Music Hall.
“I’ll be joined by some old friends, who happen to be some of the best folk artists in the country.
"We love bringing Christmas cheer to towns and cities up and down the country and it’s always fantastic to see the people of Aberdeen singing and dancing along!”
A brilliant and innovative instrumentalist, with the fastest fingers in the West, Phil Cunningham is fondly known for his days with Silly Wizard and Relativity and as the quick witted musical partner of the great Shetland fiddler, Aly Bain.
Also widely recognised from his television and radio presenting, Phil is a true ambassador for traditional music, having been involved in some of the seminal programmes that enabled Scottish music to walk tall.
Phil also has the gift of the gab – his effortless banter can have a packed hall falling about in the aisles.
He will be joined by an impressive mix of lead vocalists, including the inimitable Eddi Reader, who has celebrated a career spanning over three decades and has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling performers, as well as Karen Matheson OBE, recognised the world over as the lead vocalist of Celtic supergroup Capercaillie and award-winning Orcadian roots singer and guitarist Kris Drever.
The line-up also includes multi-instrumentalist John McCusker, one of Scotland’s most accomplished and versatile musicians, Ian Carr, known for his original and eclectic approach to traditional guitar music, and highly sought after double bassist Kevin McGuire.
Phil and his talented musician friends will visit Aberdeen as part of a seven-date Scottish tour, also taking in Perth, Stirling, Glasgow, Dumfries and Edinburgh.
Tickets for Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook at Aberdeen Music Hall on Saturday December 17 can be purchased from the Aberdeen Performing Arts Box Office.
