Orkney band Mockingbird to headline new Thurso music event, KW1-Fest
A highly rated Orkney band are heading over the water to headline a gig in Thurso on Saturday, March 1.
Six of Mockingbird’s usual seven-piece line-up will perform in the town’s Royal Hotel at the inaugural KW1-Fest.
Styled as a fusion of blues, soul, rock’n’roll and country, they were brought together several years ago by Jake Milway after he settled in Orkney following a successful stint on the British blues circuit.
Their playlist gives their distinctive takes on hits from artistes as varied as the Allman Brothers and The Faces to the Stones and Steely Dan, as well as Jake’s own tracks.
The Thurso audience can expect soulful vocals; multi-layered harmonies; sparkling fiddle and guitar licks; and an exhilarating rhythm section.
Milway (guitar and vocal) is joined by Leah Seator (vocal); Andy Taylor (guitar); Douglas Montgomery (violin and guitar); Colin Drever (bass); and Will Scott (drums and vocal).
Also playing will be Thurso band The White Ladies and The Andy Taylor Group.
The event is the latest to be organised by Thurso music aficianado Iain Elder.
Proceeds from the raffle are to be donated to the Stepping Stones centre in Thurso.
Tickets at the door cost £15 but earlybird wrist-bands for £10 can be obtained from Mcbeaths jeweller's shop in Traill Street.