Welcome to the Callander Jazz and Blues Festival

Fri Sept 30th/Sat Oct 1st/Sun Oct 2nd 2011 

Over now, but the Fesitval Team would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended and for helping make it a such a great festival.

We had the most people ever, most making it into the Festival Yurt at some point, lots of rain that did not dampen enthusiam as people moved around for the many superb performances in the many other venues. This included Pervoe Solnce who got a standing ovation in the Yurt! From the feedback we have had, large and small gigs alike have created their own devotees, including the two youth bands, the Fife Youth Jazz Ochestra and the local McLaren High School Jazz Band. It was a great musical and social success. There are many rooms booked already in Callander in anticipation of:

NEXT YEAR'S  FESTIVAL ON 28/29/30 SEPTEMBER 2012

See you all again then! Thanks for coming - the Festival Team.

The Callander Jazz and Blues Festival is now firmly established on the UK Festival map and is one of the largest rural music festival events in Scotland. Visit the Heart of Scotland and experience a weekend of first class entertainment amongst the early Autumn splendour of the Trossachs.

Performers for the 2011 Festival ( Programme now available)

Pervoe Solnce - from Russia with Jazz!

One of the headline acts for the 2011 Festival is a band from Russia called Pervoe Solnce , a 7 piece band who play combination of  diverse music styles into a single harmonious shape. Jazz-rock drums and jazz bass, classical guitar, cello and bop trumpet, melancholic accordion and a handful of vibraphone harmonies create a unique atmosphere of melody, grace and drive.

The Slammers

Another great band for 2011 are The Slammers. The band consists of  double bass, piano, alto sax, drums, tenor sax, baritone sax, trumpet and trombone.
The  Singer is a very talented young man, Duncan Moris, he came from the European Rat Pack tour to join the band.

They are set to put on a brilliant Vegas style show which will take the audience back in time to those wonderful days when this kind of music was new and exciting.

The band have a wonderful fun interaction on stage with brilliant vocal harmonies, but there is a touch of wildness bubbling underneath and individual solos burst out during most songs.

These are just 2 of the forthcoming acts for the 2011 Callander Jazz and Blues Festival which promises to be every bit as exciting as previous years. We are updating the website frequently so check out the programme page for news of new bands as they are confirmed. 

Join us on the Jazz Cruise

One of the highlights of the Callander Jazz Festival is The Jazz Cruise on the SS Sir Walter Scott on beautiful Loch Katrine. 2 hours cruisng the 7 miles of Loch Katrine listening to the band with refreshments served on board. Take in the stunning views of Ben Venue and Glen Gyle, once the home of Rob Roy MacGregor.

There is a covered sun lounge area and a viewing deck and lounge should the weather be inclement.

Spaces are limited therefore booking in advance is highly recommended. This is a great day out  and tickets sell fast so go to the Jazz Cruise page to find out how to  reserve your tickets in advance.

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