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The Kirk Sessions:

an evening of poetry and music

The Event

Poetry from Kathleen Jamie, Don Paterson, John Glenday, Lesley Harrison and Lisa Brockwell
With music from David Ogilvy and Don Paterson 

7pm Friday 3rd April

Cortachy Kirk, Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8 4LX (4 miles north of Kirriemuir)​

£12 general admission / £10 concessions

About the music

Music will be provided by the guitar duo of David Ogilvy and Don Paterson, who'll play a short selection of tunes drawn from the jazz, Brazilian and Scottish songbooks. 

David Ogilvy is a Scottish American singer-songwriter and producer. He plays mandolin, pedal steel, dobro, guitar, and piano and has performed with a range of artists, including Lucinda Williams, Buddy Miller, Rufus Wainwright, Van Morrison, Martin and Eliza Carthy and Jools Holland. 

Better known as a poet, Don Paterson started life as a jazz musician, touring and recording with saxophonist Tim Garland for many years. More recently he has worked in various ensembles with pianist Steve Hamilton and guitarist Graeme Stephen.  

Venue Information

Parking

Parking is available at Cortachy Primary School, 4 minutes walk from Cortachy Kirk. 

Please do not park outside of the Kirk!

Accessibility

Cortachy Kirk is wheelchair accessible and assistance will be available on the night.

Please note that the Kirk is an old building – if it's a cold evening you might want to bring an extra layer!

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