Singer, Fiona comes home to Lewis

Gaelic songtress Fiona Mackenzie is set to grace the An Lanntair, Stornoway stage next weekend, June 26 at 10pm.

Born and raised on the Isle of Lewis, Fiona has been performing as a professional singer since leaving the islands for university life in Glasgow. She has toured and recorded with the Edinburgh-based folk band, Seelyhoo, and continues to perform and record as a solo artist and with the groups Anam and Mackenzie.

For her return to home territory Fiona will be joined by guitarist Brian O’hEadhra and pianist/accordionist Liza Mulholland to perform a selection of songs from her acclaimed solo album, Elevate.

“Preview of Fiona’s work”

This is a chance to also hear some of Fiona’s newly composed songs, as well as one or two traditional Scottish Gaelic gems.

As well as performing at An Lanntair on Saturday evening, Fiona will also be performing at The Ceilidh Place in Ullapool on Friday, June 25.

If you would like to take in Fiona’s performance at An Lanntair you can book tickets by logging on to: www.lanntair.co

And for a sneak preview of Fiona’s work and what you can look forward to log on to: http://www.myspace.com/fionamackenziemusic

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