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Scottish singer-songwriter, Calum Baird, brings his folk, punk and storytelling acoustic songs to Edinburgh for a headline show in the iconic Leith Depot on February 22nd. With support from the superb emerging talent that is Elsie MacDonald, this promises to be a quality night of live music.Tickets £10 (+booking fee) in advance
Doors open 7:30pm
Calum Baird is an emerging Scottish folk, punk and story-telling singer-songwriter and musician featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing, BBC Radio Scotland and Amazing Radio.
Calum’s music is characterised by its honesty and authenticity, with lyrics that are often introspective and personal. His songs explore social commentary, modern life, relationships, alienation and social change. Calum’s influences include Neil Young, Billy Bragg, The Pogues and Dick Gaughan.
Calum has been featured on radio stations across the UK and internationally, and he has performed at festivals and events throughout the UK, Europe and Cuba. He has been featured in online media and the press, including in Scotland on Sunday as their Artist of the Week.
In addition to touring and writing his own music, Calum wrote and composed the musical score for the award-winning feature-film Exiles (2021) written by Glasgow poet and writer, Victoria McNulty.
“Contemporary, contemplative and thoughtful” – Iain Anderson, BBC Radio Scotland
“Echoing early Billy Bragg with his dogged optimism” – Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
“A rising Scottish folk star” – Jim Gellatly, Amazing Radio
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Leith Depot, Spirit Soul and Body, Edinburgh, EH6 5DT, United Kingdom,Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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