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THE sprawling Band of Burns collective have a strong affinity with this spectacular venue, having played their first gig here four years ago and recorded their debut album Live at the Union Chapel under its high Victorian Gothic roof.
The chemistry was at play again on this night, as the dozen members ran through a rousing and varied selection of Rabbie Burns-related songs, some written by the great bard himself, others simply inspired by him.
Starting with material from their first studio album The Thread, we were pretty soon into an evening of eclectic fun, interspersed with quieter moments on renditions of Ca’ the Yowes and Ay Waukin O.
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