Welcome to the first ever event page for Sundown Song Nights. A song night like no other. Come along to a song-(& any tipple you like)-fueled launch party!

Sundown Song Nights is BRAND NEW series of gigs in the Southside of Glasgow exploring the broadness within the term 'Folk Song' from traditional ballads to indie songwriters. With solo sets from 'folk' singers in an intimate and cosy setting. Sure to warm up the soul. Our first ever night has a stunning line up. Adam Ross (Randolph's Leap) and Claire Hastings, - two stunning and completely contrasting singers. It will be hosted by my wee self. (Josie Duncan)

We will have a truly wonderful raffle full of magical things (I will post a few on this page as we draw closer) and stripped back songs that you may not hear in any other setting. This event is more than just a stunning gig, there are secret treats in store for launch party go-ers.

ADAM ROSS (Randolph's Leap)

Singer-songwriter Adam Ross is the prolific mastermind behind the music of Randolph’s Leap. Hailing from the quiet sea-side town of Nairn in the north-east of Scotland, Adam has been steadily building up an eclectic back-catalogue of uplifting folk-pop - a mixture of solo home recordings and full-band studio epics. Randolph’s Leap’s sonic world is one of heart-bursting melody, funny and poignant lyrics, lo-fi fuzz and yet more melody. One of Scotland’s most versatile lyricists, Adam’s engaging on-stage persona can captivate a room into stunned silence.

With comparisons made to Jonathan Richman, Sufjan Stevens, Belle & Sebastian, The Divine Comedy, Magnetic Fields and Loudon Wainright, a cult following has grown around Adam’s memorable and evocative songs which have inspired a major theatre show and,with a trademark taste for the absurd, even featured weatherman Michael Fish in a pop video.

CLAIRE HASTINGS

Claire Hastings is a Scottish folksinger, songwriter and ukulele player based in Glasgow. In 2015 she earned the prestigious title of BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician of the Year, and has since delighted audiences at home and abroad with her 'natural, effortless Scots voice.' (FRUK)

An honours graduate of the Scottish Music degree at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Claire specialized in Scots Song with expert tuition from Gordeanna McCulloch (The Clutha) and Rod Paterson (Jock Tamson’s Bairns). Since graduating, Claire has toured successfully in the UK, Europe and New Zealand as a solo artist and with The Claire Hastings Band, and has performed at international festivals including Festival Interceltique de Lorient and Celtic Connections. Standout performances also include BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra, singing alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and Deacon Blue at Glasgow's City Halls and collaborating with soul singer Joss Stone for a video.

'exquisite’- SONGLINES