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BCC Radio 4 – A Lyrical Journey – Sunshine On Leith

Feb 11, 2013

Jonathan Maitlands’s series about the stories behind much loved pop anthems.

On a hill overlooking the Firth of Forth, The Proclaimers perform their song ‘Sunshine on Leith’, which has become a source of great pride for this Edinburgh district, even becoming the beloved anthem of Hibernian FC.

Leading up to the performance, presenter Jonathan Maitland meets Charlie and Craig and discovers the inspiration behind the lyrics and their links to the area. As Maitland reflects on the changes in Leith in the 24 years since the record’s release, he also discusses the impact of the song around Edinburgh and beyond.

The journey takes Maitland to Leith Docks to meet Scottish and maritime historian Eric Graham and local expert Susan Morrison, who explain how the docks, once the entry point to the wider world, have now become a symbol of redevelopment and social change in the area.

Jonathan also hears from Hibs FC fans for which the song holds a special meaning, and witnesses the great emotion the song provokes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01ngn3q/Lyrical_Journey_Series_2_Sunshine_on_Leith/

Also a great wee film of the live performance atop Calton Hill and of Leith itself.

http://vimeo.com/50636149

Proclaimers To Play Beach Party

Jan 22, 2013

The Proclaimers will be playing their first ever beach party at Lusty Glaze, Newquay on Friday 19th July, one of Cornwall’s hidden gems, a horseshow cove surrounded by 135 foot cliffs.

http://www.lustyglaze.co.uk/music-events/

Happy New Year to one and all

Jan 4, 2013

A very, very happy new year to one and all, we look forward to many significant Proclaimers activities in the new year ahead. Slainte

The web site www.stpaulslifestyle.com have a New year Special Feature on The Proclaimers

http://www.stpaulslifestyle.com/articles/2013/01/01/nye-celebration-of-the-proclaimers/

Amazon have very nicely named Cooking Vinyl their Label of the month and feature 15 songs from arists on the label, available at this free MP3 playlist link

www.amazon.co.uk/b/ref=amb_link_172640527_13?ie=UTF8&node=2380794031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=left-1&pf_rd_r=0JS6Z8NSRQXWNP86GEB1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=363457587&pf_rd_i=77197031

Saturday 29th Decemeber

Dec 29, 2012

Sat 29th Dec
Tonight UK viewers can catch a recording of The Proclaimers live at the Hebridean Celtic Festival 2012 on the Isle of Lewis at 9.00pm on BBC TV Alba and then iPlayer for following seven days.

Mon 31st Dec
BBC 1 Scotland Hogmanay Live at 11.30pm, with an outside broadcast unit at Stirling Castle expect to see The Proclaimers captured live before and after the bells. Again this will be on the iPlayer for the following week.

Brooklyn, Bell House Acoustic Show Added

Dec 19, 2012

The Proclaimers have added a further date to their April 2013 Acoustic USA Tour on Thursday 11th April at Brooklyn, Bell House, NY (21+) Tickets on sale from today at http://tinyurl.com/bqbzk3a

The Proclaimers announce USA Acoustic Shows April 2013

Dec 14, 2012

The Proclaimers announce USA Acoustic Shows April 2013

The Proclaimers will be doing a small run of acoustic shows to coincide with the US release of the ‘Like Comedy’ album. They then regroup with their live band in June for a string of UK and European festivals and events over the summer.

Craig and Charlie said “We very much look forward to touring USA again and doing acoustic versions of some of the old and new songs and to seeing older and newer fans at the shows.”

APRIL

12th City Winery, New York, NY

Dec 13 on sale http://tinyurl.com/cjhtcaq (all ages)

13^th The Center for The Arts Natick, Natick, MA

Dec 14 on sale http://tinyurl.com/bvmpje3 (all ages)

15^th Tin Angel, Philadelphia, PA

Dec 14 on sale http://tinyurl.com/cs6q8qj (21+)

16^th Birchmere, Alexandria, VA

Dec 14 on sale http://tinyurl.com/bylkpc3 (all ages)

18^th Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland, OH

Dec 14 on sale http://tinyurl.com/cf3erpt (all ages)

19^th The Ark, Ann Arbor, MI