Local Area Guide
Visit the Callander Jazz Festival, stay at Poppies Hotel
Welcome to the Callander Jazz and Blues Festival
Fri Sept 28th/Sat Sept 29th/Sun Sept 30th 2012
Callander Jazz and Blues Festival Weekend deal
28, 29 and 30 September 2012
3 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast with a weekend Festival Rover Ticket
Only £199 per person (sharing room)
The Callander Jazz and Blues Festival is now firmly established on the UK Festival map and is one of the largest rural music festival events in Scotland. Visit the Heart of Scotland and experience a weekend of first class entertainment amongst the early Autumn splendour of the Trossachs. The Poppies Hotel has actively supported and sponsored the Callander Jazz Festival since its inception.
Performers for the 2012 Festival
Pervoe Solnce - from Russia with Jazz!
One of the headline acts for the 2011 Festival is a band from Russia called Pervoe Solnce , a 7 piece band who play combination of diverse music styles into a single harmonious shape. Jazz-rock drums and jazz bass, classical guitar, cello and bop trumpet, melancholic accordion and a handful of vibraphone harmonies create a unique atmosphere of melody, grace and drive.
The Slammers
Another great band for 2011 are The Slammers. The band consists of double bass, piano,alto sax, drums, tenor sax,baritone sax, trumpet and trombone.
The Singer is a very talented young man, Duncan Moris, he came from the European Rat Pack tour to join the band.
They are set to on a brilliant Vegas style show which would take the audience back in time to those wonderful days when this kind of music was new and exciting.
The band have a wonderful fun interaction on stage with brilliant vocal harmonies, but there is a touch of wildness bubbling underneath and individual solos burst out during most songs.
These are just 2 of the forthcoming acts for the 2011 Callander Jazz and Blues Festival which promises to be every bit as exciting as previous years. We are updating the website frequently so check out the performers page for news of new bands as they are confirmed.
Join us on the Jazz Cruise
One of the highlights of the Callander Jazz Festival is The Jazz Cruise on the SS Sir Walter Scott on beautiful Loch Katrine. 2 hours cruisng the 7 miles of Loch Katrine listening to the band with refreshments served on board. Take in the stunning views of Ben Venue and Glen Gyle, once the home of Rob Roy MacGregor.
There is a covered sun lounge area and a viewing deck and lounge should the weather be inclement.
Spaces are limited therefore booking in advance is highly recommended. This is a great day out and tickets sell fast so go to the contact us page to reserve your tickets in advance.
For more information on the festival, visit www.callanderjazz.com
