IMPORTANT NOTE: This gig is the first Edinburgh FC will be running in the Ukrainian Community Centre, 14 Royal Terrace, EH7 5AB. All our subsequent April 2019 gigs will be here. Then we're back to The Pleasance for May, June.

Glasgow based folk singer, songwriter, ukulele player and guitarist Claire Hastings has made a name for herself on the folk scene since winning BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year in 2015.

Since then she has toured throughout the UK, Europe and New Zealand as a solo artist, with The Claire Hastings Band and Top Floor Taivers, and has shared the stage with the likes of Lulu, Jamie Cullum, Deacon Blue and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

Claire's debut album Between River and Railway (2016) to critical acclaim - "Exquisite" (Songlines). Her much-awaited second album "Those Who Roam" was launched at Celtic Connections in 2019, features traditional and original songs under the theme of journeys.

Claire has a strong ability to portray a story through song, and is known for her varied repertoire and, "natural, effortless Scots voice" (FRUK). She will be accompanied at EFC by Jenn Butterworth on guitar (Kinnaris Quintet, Jenn & LB).

"A unique and original talent" (Maverick)

"A genuine treat" (Fatea).

"Claire does more than simply sing a song, she takes you to the story and sits you comfortably right beside the singer" (Folk Radio UK).

Web: https://www.clairehastings.com

Opening Act: Sandy Wyles https://www.facebook.com/Sandie-Wyles-singer-songwriter-332768360250043/