After our long drive to Slovenia, despite pretty extreme tiredness, we made straight for the carnival tent. This is the main venue for the carnival and must hold a couple of thousand people. Serbian Turbo folk superstar Mile Kitic was the main act. More…

Haven’t had any time to write yet so just a quick update. Drove about 900 miles yesterday through France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Austria. We made it earlier than expected, had a great time in the tent then met some kurents who took us to there base where we played tunes, danced and drank slivovic.
I’ll try to write more when I get a chance.

We’ve had an excellent journey so far. We only experienced one short traffic jam at the dartford crossing. We have made such good time that we have booked ourselves onto a ferry 3 and a half hours early so should arrive in France around midnight local time. More…

First stage of the trip over. We have just entered England.
Now there are many things about England I like, most notably its cheese, its beer and its traditional music and dance (when you can find it). Driving through it, however, is something I don’t like. More…

Well at this rediculously early time I am getting ready for the 1500 mile drive to Ptuj, Slovenia. Pigtown Fling are off to carnival again! This time we have Rob Welsh and Sara Ann Cull with us. More…

Pigtown Fling will be travelling to Ptuj, in North Eastern Slovenia on the 18th February to play at carnival. This is the second time Pigtown Fling have been invited and Stephen’s third visit. More…

I ordered my new audio interface today, an Apogee Duet, which means we can start recording some new tracks soon. More…

Les Amis de Jean Langlais Festival, La Fontenelle, Brittany, France

It’s not too long now before our main gig of the year; to play in the local chuch of Saint Samson. The festival is to be held in a small village in Brittany called La Fontenelle, a village of just over 500 inhabitants. It’s basically in the countryside, around 30 miles away from the nearest large town, Rennes. More…

Kames Hotel (our first official gig as a trio)

The Invite

We were invited to play at Kames Hotel on the Kyles of Bute on the 31st of May. We were also asked to initiate a session for any local players on the Sunday. More…

AND THEN THERE WERE THREE! Chris joins Pigtown Fling!

Pigtown Fling now has a new member!

We are delighted to welcome Christine Beveridge to join us on our travels into music and beyond. More…