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Small review of Justin Currie's performance at the Tartan Heart concert at Belladrum in the Daily Record.

Tartan Heart 2008 Belladrum Festival

DEL Amitri legend Justin Currie proved one of the highlights with a mix of classic hits and new solo material, such as As Long As You Don't Come Back.

One of Scotland's most under-rated songwriters, Justin, 40, headlined the Grassroots stage.

And despite working on a new album with Del Amitri guitarist Ian Harvie, he ruled out a Dels reunion tour. He said: "We agreed it was the last thing we should ever do."

We are travelling to Campbeltown for the weekend especially to hear Justin. Really can't wait as neither of us have been to Kintyre before and both are avid Justin fans!

Later than usual start but will be worth it. Anyone on here going?

Looking forward to the weekend as a whole as there looks to be plenty on.

Welcome to the forum Sigma

Hope you enjoy your trip to Kintyre. It should be a fun weekend.



Malky

Thanks Malky and for the video too! How did you know I love Downfall?

We were there that night last year in Glasgow and at the Belladrum Festival last where Justin stole they show (even if I am a bit biased!) But it was a great set with lots of old Del Amitri and some of his stuff which is mind blowing.

Perhaps one of the best musical writers in Scotland yet still remains very low key!

Well, not long now! Can't wait!

Here's a classic. Good hair too.



Malky

Speeding things up

And another one, cool video

Loving the thread! Thanks. Only 5 more days to go. Yipeeee!

Hi Sigma, welcome to the forum.

Really looking forward to the concert on Saturday night too.

Been listening to plenty of stuff and You Tube videos (reliving my youth) and also the Attic Lights who are the support band and look very promising..

Poster for the weekend.

Heading down to Kintyre tomorrow. Plan to head off after lunch and hope to be in town for teatime. Think we will have a night round the pubs but might head for the Ceilidh in the Vic. Does anyone know if there are any tickets left for this?

Looking forward to Saturday afternoon before heading to see Justin Currie at night time! Can't wait.

Anyone know what the weather is to be like for the weekend?

Hi sigma

There should be be some tickets at the door for the ceilidh but just in case it may be best to get them from AP Taylors this afternoon if you get a chance.

Things are shaping up well for weekend, we've just got to keep our figures crossed for good weather tomorrow. We had a good turn out for the fiddle and guitar workshops yesterday and the Young Folk Night was one of the best yet with great performances from everyone.

There are still tickets available for The Justin Currie Band/Attic Lights concert tomorrow night and the Dalriada Connections concert on Sunday as well.

Hopefully see you tonight at the Ceilidh.

Iain

I went into Taylors this morning for tickets for tonight and there was a queue for them! I'm glad I never waited til this afternoon, they might not have had any left.

Last night (Sat) in the Vic was excellent.

Both Attic Lights and Justin Currie were brilliant - can't help but think we will see a lot more of the Attic Lights. Really enjoyed their set.

Just a pity there wasn't more people there to see both performances....

Yeah, shame about the turnout but Justin Currie was good. I only caught the last 2 numbers of Attic Lights as we were at the Picture House concert first. It was excellent too

One thing about the Vic - why was there a great big barricade keeping you about 50 metres from the stage? Seemed strange to me. I mean, this is Campbeltown - everyone stands at the back anyway

Malky