Sarah Gillespie & Chris Montague - In concert

Name: Sarah Gillespie & Chris Montague - In concert
Released: 2026-11-17
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Sarah Gillespie Chris Montague

TIN HUT ON TOUR - Sarah Gillespie & Chris Montague The Tin Hut Sessions are legendary and generally take place in the fabulous "Tin Hut" in Gartly, just outside Huntly.  Over the years, the sessions have hosted local Scottish musicians as well as international touring artists from countries like the USA, Canada, and Australia (such as folk acts from New Mexico).This year, some of these amazing Tin Hut Sessions are on tour beyond Gartly and for this next one on the 17th November, the session is coming to the Number 30 cafe for an amazing musical evening. On Tuesday 17th November - Number 30 welcomes Sarah Gillespie and Chris Montague a critically acclaimed musical duo blending folk, Americana, blues, and Beat-inspired poetry.The duo will be performing songs from their new album The Shieling. Folk, Americana & Blues.Following a run of intimate duo performances in California, Sarah Gillespie and Chris Montague retreated to a cottage on the shores of Loch Fyne, Scotland, to record a new stripped-back duo album.  The home they recorded in is called The Shieling. Drawing on folk, Americana, blues and Beat-inspired poetry, Sarah Gillespie’s songs combine sharp observation with lyrical storytelling. A published poet whose songwriting has drawn comparisons with Bob Dylan, Gillespie is known for her incisive writing, wry humour and dynamic live performances. Alongside her, renowned composer and guitarist Chris Montague’s maverick musicianship on electric and acoustic guitar, pedal steel and mandolin adds nuance, and a rich sonic palette to the music.Sarah Gillespie is a critically acclaimed Anglo-American songwriter described by The Guardian as “an incandescent presence with superior lyrics,” as like “Dylan on amphetamines” by the Times , as a “beat poet adventurer.” MOJO.” She has toured internationally for 15 years playing leading venues and festivals as well as appearing on BBC arts and culture programs like Woman’s Hour and Loose Ends. Chris Montague is one of the UK’s most distinctive guitar voices. He has been called: “The UK’s greatest jazz guitarist since John McLaughlin” (Marlbank) “Rootsy, adventurous… like Tom Waits guitarist, Mark Ribot” (Jazzwise) and received plaudits from Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Known for his adventurous harmonic palette and improvisational fearlessness, Montague co-wrote five tracks on Gillespie’s last album and brings an edge of rawness and unpredictability to the duo’s live show. DOORS OPEN 7:30pm, performance starts at 8pm Tickets ONLY available at Orbs Bookshop priced £15 (cash only) or be emailing <a href="mailto:charles@mytice.co.uk" style="font-size: 11pt;">charles@mytice.co.uk</a> – Tel: 07715 022868 There will be a raffle on the night and BYOBPT1H30M12A2026-11-17

Sarah Gillespie Chris Montague

Sarah Gillespie & Chris Montague

Sarah Gillespie & Chris Montague - In concert"Sarah Gillespie & Chris Montague - In concert"Sarah Gillespie Chris Montague

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