15th November

Miller*Crossan are a West Coast duo playing blues-roots material and original songs with fingerpicked acoustic/slide, harmonica, percussion and harmony vocals. They have played at Arran Rock and Blues Festival, Heartlands, Fynefest, Dereham Blues Festival, Butefest, Callander Jazz and Blues festival and many outdoor community events across Scotland.

Carl Marah is a modern songsmith with a timeless sound and an evocative voice. Based in Edinburgh, he weaves melodies that bridge past and present, with lyrics that capture life’s lessons and observations through rich storytelling. A longstanding figure in the city’s music scene, Marah is also known as the co-frontman of psychedelic pop outfit Logan’s Close.

Islay Crowe is a rising teenage singer-songwriter from Pitlochry, whose love of the natural world deeply inspires her music. Drawing influence from icons such as Dolly Parton and Beluga Lagoon, her sound blends heartfelt storytelling with the rich traditions of the country and folk genres. With two brand-new singles now available and more exciting projects on the horizon.

Rhuari Campbell, aka Slow for a Poet, is an alt-folk singer-songwriter from Scotland’s east coast. Inspired by Dylan, Cohen, and Scottish folk traditions, he crafts raw ballads and dynamic riffs into intimate storytelling, delivering performances that balance strength, vulnerability, and wit.

Sara Rae is a Glasgow-born songwriter with a big voice and a love for honest storytelling, blending the country and alt-rock sounds she grew up with into music that is raw, heartfelt, and true to her own experiences. Known for live shows that mix energy, emotion and humour, Sara is now preparing to release her second EP.

Ewan Macfarlane’s artistry weaves a compelling tapestry of musical depth and emotional resonance, fuelled by an unyielding passion for storytelling through song. His musical journey began with significant achievements as a co-writer and vocalist on Apollo 440’s iconic track “Electro Glide in Blue.”

Born and raised in Scotland, Ellijai grew up where the volume was always up and the stage was never far away. The daughter of a prolific singer-songwriter with a magnetic stage presence, she had a front-row seat to the chaos, magic, and electricity of live music. Watching from side stage, she didn’t just fall in love with the rush — she decided she wanted it for herself.