Out of the Bedroom 692 will take place in Woodland Creatures on Thursday, 16th May 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 are welcome. A house guitar and keyboard are available for musicians.

Our feature act this week is Rosie Smith. Born in Glasgow, Rosie returned to her parents’ native Edinburgh a few years ago for university, and finally got around to her longtime goal of learning to play the guitar. Rosie’s first Out of the Bedroom performance was also her open mic debut in 2018 with her first three original songs. She has since expanded her repertoire of melancholy songs, often reminiscent of the sad Scottish folksongs, which she is also a keen performer of. Rosie’s other main influences are Joan Baez, Simon and Garfunkel, and Billy Bragg. Most of her music centres around a poignant and mournful expression of love, heartbreak, and healing.

OOTB #691 took place on 6th September. Photos from the evening can be found on our Facebook page. Line up was: Queer Faith and TheMany, Drew William, Jim Bryce, Roy McIntosh, Colin Whitelaw, James Igoe, feature act: Nyk Stoddart.

See you at Woodland Creatures this Thursday… 🙂 
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Out of the Bedroom 691 will take place in Woodland Creatures on Thursday, 2nd May 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.

Feature act this week is Nyk Stoddart. In Nyk’s words: “I’m not much for self promotion, but I have being writing songs, which are often comedic, but also introspective, and influenced by Dylan, Neil Young and Pink Floyd, in Edinburgh since the late 1980s. Even though I’ve played at nights such as The Listening Room, Live at the Loft and even venues like the Jazz Bar and the Wee Red Bar, my heart has always been at my favourite songwriter night, Out of the Bedroom.”

OOTB 690 took place on 18th April 2019. Photos from the evening can be found on our Facebook page. Line up was: Small Feet Little Toes, Queer Faith and TheMany, Terry Weston, John Porro, Ross Neilson, Jonas Cimermanas, Michael, SMUT, Jo and Kevin, The Old Town Rambler, Angus Gibson, feature act: Neil Matthew Fox.

See you at Woodland Creatures … 🙂
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Out of the Bedroom 690 will take place in Woodland Creatures on Thursday, 18th April 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.

Feature act this week is Neil Matthew Fox. Fife based singer-songwriter Neil has been a frequent performer on the Edinburgh open-mic scene since he took up guitar in 2017. Performing dark folk songs, murder ballads and the the occasional love (or hate!) song, his inspirations include Bob Dylan, John Prine and Johnny Cash, alongside much traditional Scots, Irish, English and American folk music. Armed with his trusty Martin acoustic guitar and mandolin, Neil aims to entertain the audience with a varied and unique set list.

OOTB 689 took place on 4th April 2019. Photos from the evening can be found on our Facebook page. Line up was: Tina Louise Avery, David Cornwall, Gaelic Ukuleles!, Sir Tom Watton, John Watton (HRH), Freeloadin’ Frank and The Bucking Fastards, Bill Philip, Majk Stokes, Queer Faith and TheMany, Nor, Gareth Herron, Roy McIntosh, Jeanice Lee and Marco, feature act: The Eclectics.

See you at Woodland Creatures … 🙂
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Out of the Bedroom 689 will take place in Woodland Creatures on Thursday, 4th April 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.

Feature act this week is The Eclectics. Uplifting song for uplifting souls. Slightly roots-ish, slightly ska-ish, slightly reggae-ish, slightly kwala-ish. All penned by Terry, our acoustic guitarist/vocalist. With Fi on whistles, Emiliano on bass and Lorraine on cajon and bongos. Get your dancing shoes on and be uplifted with some uptempo tunes!

OOTB 688 took place on 21st March 2019. Photos from the evening can be found on our Facebook page. Line up was: Nyk Stoddart, Jim Bryce, The Real Jonathan, Ewan Stein, Jacob, Michael, Gareth Herron, John Porro, Bill Philip, feature act: Lisa Rigby.

See you at Woodland Creatures … 🙂
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Out of the Bedroom 688 will take place in Woodland Creatures on Thursday, 21st March 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.

Feature act this week is Lisa Rigby. Lisa started composing & performing in 2004, recording her debut CD “Hello” the following year. In 2008 she formed Townhouse with Stuart Clark & John Farrell, their debut LP “Ten Pieces” appearing in 2009. Lisa’s 2nd solo album “Transition” was launched in 2011, being well received with airplay on Iain Anderson’s Evening Show on BBC Radio Scotland. For the last 5 years Lisa’s focus has mainly been on family but recording for a new album was started in 2018; she hopes to finish this and get out playing more!

OOTB 687 took place on 7th March 2019. Photos from the evening can be found on our Facebook page. Line up was: Majk Stokes, Tau Boo, Colin Anytime, Queer Faith and The Many, John Porro, Michael, Siria and Ash, Gareth Herron, James Igoe feature act: Ailsa and the Seahorses. 

See you at Woodland Creatures … 🙂
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Out of the Bedroom 687 will take place in Woodland Creatures on Thursday, 7th March 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.

Feature act this week is Ailsa and the Seahorses. Ailsa and the Seahorses is the musical project of Scottish singer/songwriter Ailsa McEwan. Emerging onto the Edinburgh music scene in 2016, she mesmerised audiences with her unique vocal, both husky and ethereal. With her own distinctive dreamy style and original songs characterised by rolling guitar chords and catchy vocal melodies, she tells tales of her young adult life.

OOTB 686 took place on 21st February 2019. Photos from the evening can be found on our Facebook page. Line up was: James Igoe, Jonas Cimermanas, Gareth Herron, Roy McIntosh, Will B, Lorraine McCann & Gareth, Jeanice Lee & Marco Morelli, John & Ali (Impossible Songs), Rosie Smith, feature act: Callum Mackinnon.

See you at Woodland Creatures … 🙂
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Out of the Bedroom 686 will take place in Woodland Creatures on Thursday, 21st February 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.

Feature act this week is Callum Mackinnon. Callum is a Leith-based solo artist playing his take on Americana/country/folk. His heartfelt songs take their cues from Cash, Waits and Cave as well as more modern influences like Chris Stapleton and Colter Wall, all with his own alternative twist. Callum will be playing songs from his 2018 release, “Under the Winter Sun”, as well as new tracks from his follow up, currently being recorded, due for release… sometime in the future…

OOTB 685 took place on 7th February 2019. Photos from the evening can be found on our Facebook page. Line up was: Tau Boo, Ben Murray, Gareth Herron, Neil Fox, Michael, James McGinley, Tina Louise Avery, Jonas Cimermanas, Will B, Startled Bee, Beth Clarke, Rosie Smith, Majk Stokes, Angus Gibson, feature act: John Porro.

See you at Woodland Creatures … 🙂
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Out of the Bedroom 685 will take place in Woodland Creatures on Thursday, 7th February 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.

Feature act this week is expert storyteller John Porro. In John’s words: “I write songs accompanying myself singing on the acoustic guitar. The songs are about experiences and journeys which I like to explore in the lyrics. Some influences would be; Dylan, Cohen, Springsteen, Neil Young and Nick Drake. I’m also inspired by the poetry of William Blake, Robert Frost and Sylvia Plath.”

OOTB 684 took place on 24th January 2019. Photos from the evening can be found on our Facebook page. Line up was: Tina Louise Avery, Jack Blimey, JIm Bryce, Neil Matthew Fox, Ian Macdonald, John Porro, The Ben Inglis Band, Startled Bee, Nyk Stoddart, Impossible Songs, Rosie Smith, feature act: Kathy Muir.

See you at Woodland Creatures … 🙂
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Out of the Bedroom 684 will take place in Woodland Creatures this Thursday, 24th January 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 are welcome.

Feature act this week is soulful balladeer Kathy Muir. Kathy conjures enlightened songs that paint vivid landscapes of her journey as she transforms elements of pop and folk into brand-new sounds. Her warm voice glides through lyrics that unfold like the words of an inviting diary. They are joined by ethereal guitar melodies and rhythms of an orchestra of other instruments that help tell the story of her well-traveled life.

Kathy spent most of 2018 working on eight songs to complete the ‘Double Take Series’. She is is looking forward to becoming a growing part of the Scottish music community after living six years in the States and recording all her material in Connecticut.

OOTB 683 took place on 10th January 2019. Photos from the evening can be found on our Facebook page. Line up was: James Igoe, Tina Louise Avery, John Porro, Will B, Terry Weston, Neil Matthew Fox, Angus Gibson, Nyk Stoddart, Mike McKenzie, Beth Clarke, Majk Stokes.

See you at Woodland Creatures this Thursday. 🙂

Out of the Bedroom 683 will take place in Woodland Creatures this Thursday, 10th January 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.

It’s the first show of 2019 and we’re making it open slots only, so there is no feature act. This will hopefully allow as many people to play and wish the assembled throng a ‘Happy New Year’ through the medium of song!

OOTB 682 took place on 13th December 2018. Photos from the evening can be found on our Facebook page and the review is available on the website. Line up was Small Feet Little Toes, John Porro, Callum McKinnon, Gareth Herron, Roy McIntosh, Sir Tom Watton, Jodi Findlay, James Kerr, Michael, Freeloadin’ Frank, Jonas Cimermanas, Jeanice Lee, Ben Murray, Paul Hitchens, Will Be, feature act: Majk Stokes.

See you at Woodland Creatures this Thursday… 🙂
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