Out of the Bedroom #666 is coming this Thursday, 5th April! According to some translations of the Bible, 666 is the number of the beast… who, apparently, was the dastardly Emperor Nero. I don’t know if there will be any fiddling while Rome, or anywhere else for that matter, burns but there will be music at Woodland Creatures from 8.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. ? Entry is free and sign up for an open mic slot is from 7.30 p.m., with 10 to 15 minutes per act depending on the number of performers. Original music only for the open slots and all music lovers, dreamers, writers, potters, cheesemakers, meek people and fallen Roman emperors are welcome to come along and enjoy the evening.

Feature act for #666 is Scott Candlish. Singer songwriter Scott Candlish is fresh from the release of his second EP in 2017 ‘Home Away from Home’. Originally from Melbourne Scott moved to Edinburgh in the last 12 months and has been hitting the city’s music scene by storm. His influences include Ryan Adams, Ben Howard, Bon Iver and The Tallest Man on Earth.

The review for #665 on 22nd March can be found on the OOTB website. Line up was: Scott Candlish, Tau Boo, Tina Louise Avery, Michael, Dow Joan, Suzanne Dyson, Rosie Smith, feature act Ewan Stein.

See you at Woodland Creatures this Thursday…
OOTB ?

Out of the Bedroom #665 is this Thursday 22nd March, Springing on from a cracking night two weeks ago with many very high quality performances. Venue is Woodland Creatures from 8.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. and entry is free. Sign up for an open mic slot from 7.30 p.m., with 10 to 15 minutes per act depending on the number of performers. Original music only for the open slots and all music lovers, dreamers, writers, artists, clowns, jugglers, poets and ne’er-do-wells are welcome to come along and enjoy the evening.

Feature act for #665 is Ewan Stein. Ewan Stein has being playing songs in his head and for select audiences, sworn to secrecy, for over two decades. Some of them he aired while playing guitar and singing for legendary Edinburgh indie band ‘Recliner’. Ewan’s music, influenced by folk and indie rock, is inspired by living and growing in Scotland, Tasmania, the United States and the Middle East.

The review for #664 on 8th March can be found on the OOTB website and Malcolm’s photos from the evening can be found on our Facebook page. Line up for OOTB 664: Small Feet Little Toes, Ewan Stein, Tina Louise Avery, Khalid Al Khajah, Jon Mclean, Callum McKinnon, Robert King, Michael, Jim Bryce, James McGinley, and feature act DB Hews.

See you at Woodland Creatures this Thursday…
OOTB ?

Great news! We’ve survived the snow apocalyse, so let’s celebrate at Out of the Bedroom #664 on Thursday 8th March! Come join in the party at Woodland Creatures from 8.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. Entry is free – yes, FREE – and if you want to play, sign up starts at 7.30 p.m. for an open mic slot, with 10 to 15 minutes per act depending on the number of performers. You are welcome if you are a performer of original material, a music lover, a creative or otherwise attracted to a night of musical expression.

Feature act for #664 is DB Hews. DB Hews is a singer-songwriter born and bred in Dublin, Ireland, currently based between there and the northern UK, exploiting every venue, support slot, and open mic that come up to showcase those songs.As well as choirs, musicals and songwriting/ music production for theatre and film, DB Hews has been a frontman over the last decade in band after band; recently, on keyboard and backing vocals behind Jamie Duff, Roisin El Cherif, and Sam Messayeh in Dublin, as well as fronting the big band EUJO in Edinburgh.

The review for #663 on 22nd February can be found on the OOTB website and Malcolm’s photos from the evening can be found on our Facebook page. Line up for OOTB 663: James Igoe, Scott Candlish, Ewan Stein, Michael, Natalie Docherty-Gibson and feature act: Jeanice Lee.

See you at Woodland Creatures this Thursday…
OOTB ?

It’s Out of the Bedroom #663 with much promise of hope as we emerge from hibernation. This Thursday 22nd February we’ll be at Woodland Creatures from 8.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. Fancy joining us? Entry is free and if you want to play, sign up starts at 7:30pm for an open mic slot, with 10-15 minutes per act depending on the number of performers. You are welcome if you are a performer of original material, a music lover, a creative or otherwise attracted to a night of musical expression.

OOTB 662 on 8th February saw four debut acts and some welcome returnees. The review for #662 can be found on the OOTB website and Malcolm’s photos from the evening can be found on our Facebook page. Line up for the evening: Jim Bryce, Tina Louise Avery, Samantha Preis (debut), Rosie Smith (debut), Colin Whitelaw, Cloudland Blue Quartet, Note To Self: (debut), Jacob O’Sullivan (debut), DB Hews, feature act: Conor Michael Riordan.

Feature act for #663 is Jeanice Lee. Jeanice is an Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter who writes songs with a rich blend of poetic lyrics, catchy melodies and deep emotions, resulting in her self-styled, alternative, melancholic tunes. Song-writing is a significant creative outlet for Jeanice in which she explores her inner dialogue and self-awareness as well as the system and the world. Only started learning the guitar over a year ago, Jeanice is writing and performing songs using both classical and electric guitars and has been working hard in the last nine months to build her repertoire of songs and prepare for live shows with her full band.

See you at Woodland Creatures this Thursday…
OOTB ?

It’s Out of the Bedroom #662 and do we have a show for you? Thankfully, the answer to that question is “yes”… this Thursday 8th February from 8.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. at  the excellent Woodland Creatures. Entry is free and if you want to play, sign up starts at 7:30pm for an open mic slot, with 10-15 minutes per act depending on the number of performers. You are welcome if you are a performer of original material, a music lover or simply curious. Host for the evening will be Jim Bryce with Malcolm McLean on sound desk.

OOTB 661 on 25th January was reviewed on this website and was a fine tribute to the spirit of Rabbie Burns, albeit no songs of Rab’s were performed or even alluded to. The shortbread went down well, too. Line up for the evening: Suhail, Jeanice Lee, Metecandriu, Startled Bee, Julien Pearly, Izzie Walsh, Michael MacAneny, John Porro, Chris Fogerty, feature act: TG McEwan.

Feature act for #662 is Conor Michael Riordan. Conor is a Banjoist poet from the Wirral, who’s been in Scotland for the last 10 years. Catalogue of song themes include people, politics and alcohol. Conor is an outstanding and highly entertaining performer with words that stay with you long after the show is over. One to watch – this young man could go far.

See you at Woodland Creatures this Thursday…
OOTB ?