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All That Jazz - Weekend
Saturday 22 August 2009 and
Sunday 23 August 2009
Game on - the BBQ
Local award winning chefs Ian McAndrew (Blackaddie House Hotel) and Colin Bussie demonstrate their cool ideas for game on the summer BBQ in the marquee on the Bowling Green on Saturday afternoon.
Imperfect Tenth
This super 10 piece jazz band from Cardiff will be performing their sets on Saturday afternoon in the Castle grounds.
Cost - Normal Country Park entry charge applies
Sunday 23 August 2009
7 pm - 9.30 pm (doors open 6 pm)
We are thrilled to welcome the sensational Craig McMurdo and his Jazz Trio to Drumlanrig Castle for a glorious evening of Jazz and Swing.
London-based Craig has been thrilling audiences with his smooth style of jazz around the globe for over two decades, from humble beginnings on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to performing before huge audiences, paying tribute to the timeless musical styles & arrangements of the likes of George Shearing, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peggy Lee, Ella & Louis, Tony Bennett and even more modern counterparts such as Jack Johnson & Sting.
Although performing professionally before 1986 it was in November of that year that Craig formed his band and started recording, touring and appearing on television & radio world wide. Craig and his jazz trio are currently on tour with a brand new show (Moon, June, Croon, Swoon) taking a light hearted look at the romantic lyrics and tunes of the great American songbook in his inimitable tongue in cheek style.
Scotland’s answer to Michael Bublé, Craig is a renowned vocalist, recording artist and broadcaster and his career has seen him release six albums to date and perform privately for such luminaries as HRH Prince Charles, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Paul Newman & Danielle Steele among others.
Craig has an extensive repertoire of swing and jazz standards and the evening - al fresco - with the magnificent Drumlanrig Castle as a backdrop, is sure to be to be one of great delight and enjoyment.
“…Smoother than Harry Connick Jnr…” - The Guardian
“…a one man Rat Pack…” - Evening Standard
“…a born entertainer…the best show I’ve seen…” - The Scotsman
Doors will open at 6 pm to allow for a walk around the garden or picnic on the bowling green lawn. The music will start at 7 pm.
Cost - £19.50 per person - includes strawberries & Pimms on arrival.
Booking: Contact the Castle Office on Tel. 01848 331555, email at enquiries@drumlanrig.com or Contact Us.
Sunday 23 August 2009
11 am - 3 pm
DON'T FORGET our Farmer's Market also takes place on this day to add to the fun-filled atmosphere of our fabulous jazz weekend - great food for all tastes.
It is hoped our Cardiff Jazzers, Imperfect Tenth, will serenade shoppers and stall holders alike for some happy shopping!
Cost - £2 per car