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Braw Gigs Presents: Gaelynn Lea
Kapil Seshasayee
| 0 | EDINBURGH: The Wee Red Bar |
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| P | Wednesday 25th September, 2019 |
| N | 7:30pm |
Event information
Classically trained violinist and songwriter Gaelynn Lea has been bewitching scores of fans with her haunting original songs and experimental takes on traditional fiddle music. Gaelynn Lea won NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, and she's been on the road ever since playing her unique mix of haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. "Velvet Underground meets Little House on the Prairie." (Jeremy Ylvisaker) In addition to performing and recording, Gaelynn also does speaking engagements about disability rights, finding inner freedom, and accessibility in the arts. Gaelynn has a congenital disability called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or Brittle Bones Disease. In recent years, she has used her music as a platform to advocate for people with disabilities and to promote positive social change.
Support will come from Glasgow based multi instrumentalist Kapil Seshasayee.
There will be limited unreserved seating at the front of the room and standing space towards the back. This will be an over 14's show but all under 18's will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times and wrist banded. The venue is wheelchair accessible and has ramps, but feel free to contact the venue ahead of time if you need arrangements made.
Venue information
EDINBURGH: The Wee Red Bar| 0 | Edinburgh College of Art 74 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9D |
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| > | www.weeredbar.co.uk |
| ! | 01316 515859 |
