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FML is a professional recording and rehearsal facility located in Motherwell, Scotland. The Foundry Music Lab is the creative culmination of Graeme Duffin (Guitarist with Wet Wet Wet), Ted Blakeway and Sandy Jones, who between them have nearly 60 years experience in the Education, Music and Recording Industries. The Foundry Music Lab is contained in a converted 2000 square foot warehouse containing two rehearsal rooms, a recording studio and a training facility. FML opened in January 2006 and has worked on a large number of album releases. FML are able to provide a comfortable and creative environment in which to record, where clients can have complete confidence in our expertise to produce the product they want to hear.

Esther OConnor, David Geffen crossed with Stevie Nicks as described by the Sunday Times, previews music from her forthcoming 3rd album. Harking back to the great singer songwriters of the 60 and 70s Esther has an arresting and potent songwriting talent. Esther OConnor is the real deal.

Thee Beatles have been building up a reputation all over Scotland as the most exciting, energetic and authentic Beatles Tribute Band in Scotland and have so far impressed audiences everywhere they have played.

Internationally acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter JJ Gilmour made his recording debut in 1989 with The Silencers, one of Scotland's top rated bands who enjoyed huge success in Europe, especially in France. As a natural vocalist (in his youth, he came very close to a career in classical music as a tenor) JJ joined the band as a backing vocalist following five years of constant solo gigging in Canada. By the time of the next album the bands fourth, "Seconds of Pleasure", JJ had progressed seamlessly to lead vocalist. Read more click his web-site.

Singer-songwriter Yvonne Lyon is among the best and brightest emerging talent currently from Scotland. Her new album, Ashes & Gold combines poignant lyrics with strong, creative melodies, demonstrating a voice that can be both fragile and intense. She has consistently drawn and stirred crowds across the UK with her emotive performances.

In the 1990s, guitarist and singer Iain Fergus formed a contemporary version of New Celeste with several new musicians, and recorded two new CDs for Lismor/Iona Records in Glasgow called The Celtic Connection and Its a New Day. These CDs featured new, exciting and original material, blending Celtic traditional styles with jazz, rock and world influences. This new band has performed numerous live concerts and festivals throughout Europe since then. A brand new CD Best New Celeste has now been released on Park Records featuring some of New Celestes best tracks from their various vinyl and CD releases over 3 decades, along with 2 brand new bonus tracks recently recorded. New Celeste is available to perform at your festival, arts centre or folk club in 2009 under 2 different guises. One is the electric line-up of 5 musicians and the other is a new acoustic line-up of 4 musicians called New Celeste Acoustic. The 2 line-ups of New Celeste are as follows: New Celeste Iain Fergus: Acoustic guitar and vocals Steve Reid: Acoustic and electric guitars Rod Dorothy: Violin and vocals Andy Mitchell: Bass guitar Pete Haggarty: Drums and percussion

Crossfire are a three piece rock band from Lanarkshire, Scotland.They began working together in the mid 80's as members of other bands before forming Crossfire in 1996. They describe their music as a mix of Rock / Blues with a hint of 'Swamp Music' thrown in. Their stomping ground is the central belt of Scotland, however they frequently play all over the country at various venues and festivals.

The McGuire Programme delivers practical training devised and developed to promote recovery from stuttering. Throughout the world, thousands of people who stammer or stutter have benefited from the McGuire Programme and its unique, positive approach. Our intensive courses are the entry point into an ongoing Programme of consistent, continuous follow-up activity designed to support long-term recovery. By encouraging eloquent speech and personal development, we aim to go beyond stammering.

Moon instruments are handcrafted in a workshop situated on the southside of Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland.

Theatretrain provides Professional Training in the Performing Arts for young people aged 6 - 18. Working as a team our weekly drama, dance and singing classes are fun, build confidence and develop the imagination. As the company that loves to perform we provide many opportunities for ALL our pupils to perform in our local, regional and West End shows. Our classes of acting, singing and dancing are taught in age groups 6-9, 9-12 and 13-18. Our curriculum provides a step by step understanding of the performing arts and previous experience isn't necessary. We have high expectations of our pupils and we ask for energy, enthusiasm and commitment in the work. Our teachers are experienced professionals chosen for their experience and enthusiasm.