 Want a real Scottish New Year? Ted Christopher, one of Scotland's finest performers, from Stirling in Bonnie Scotland, is available anywhere on the planet to perform music to lift your heart.
Want a real Scottish New Year? Ted Christopher, one of Scotland's finest performers, from Stirling in Bonnie Scotland, is available anywhere on the planet to perform music to lift your heart between 5th and 14th August and 15th September until 9th October 2008.
Ted Christopher is a very versatile entertainer. Repertoire includes lots of Scottish and Celtic favourites, his own powerful originals and as many standards as time allows. www.bannockburnband.co.uk Taking Scottish music to the world:
November 2008 - Azerbaijan and Dubai
March 2009 - Holland
August 2009- Norway
Throughout 2009 - anywhere you want me (France, Germany, Ireland, Dubai, England, Cyprus, Canada, and USA currently being discussed) plus usual shed loads of gigs around Scotland's pubs, hotels and castles.
What’s Happening: (updated June 2008)
Well it has been hectic as usual.Been back to Amsterdam for Queen's Day with Dougal and once again The Tara was a fantastic couple of nights. The other wee trip in a big aeroplane was to Cork where we joined Crann Tara for The Battle of Knocknanuss commemoration and a couple of gigs in Kilbrin and Dromahane. The Irish hospitality was incredible - many thanks to all our new friends.
The midnight ceremony on Culloden Moor was as eerie as always. It was dry but certainly the coldest one I can remember and I couldn't feel my fingers on the guitar. At least it still worked though which is more than can be said for The Bull's bagpipes which froze up. Great hoolie at The Tomatin with Saints and Sinners bike club the following night.
Also managed to make a nostalgic return to Fraserburgh (known by the locals as "The Broch") for Alan and Susan's joint 40th. It was full of members of The Crack of Dawn Tartan Army so it was just like a pre-game stramash - brilliant. I hadn't played in Fraserburgh since the seventies when I regularly played at The Dalrymple Halls with a pop band called "Oasis". Shame we never copywrited the name.
Tartan Army Gathering at Aviemore, playing before and after the Euro final, was another brilliant night that just turned into a huge sing song.
Diary dates:
July 9. Edinburgh, The Scotsman
11. Callander, The Clachan
18. Stirling, function
19. Killin, Coachhouse
20 Stirling, O'Neill's
26. Balloch, Tullie Inn
27. Callander, aft. Callander Highland Games. Evening Myrtle Inn
31. Edinburgh, Whistlebinkies
Aug 1. Stirling, Albion Bar
2 Aberdeen, afternoon. Aberdeen Tartan Day (Available in the evening)
15 Callander, Myrtle Inn
16 Islay, Bridgend (function)
20 Glasgow, 11am - 3pm The Loft, Ashton Lane. 4pm-6pm The Iron Horse. 10.30pm - midnight The Iron Horse
22 Plean, The Clansman
23. Elderslie, Wallace Day
24. Stirling, The Scribblers Picnic
28. Edinburgh, Whistlebinkies
30. Oldham, function
Keep smiling, slainte,
Ted
New CD now available: “Follow The Wild Geese Home” from website: www.bannockburnband.co.uk
YouTube Video link: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=kP4BFRqp-_I
Ted also fronts “Bannockburn” a lively 4pc band that regularly wings its way round the world entertaining ex pat Scots and others. For example, every St. Patrick’s Night for the past seven years they have played at The Irish Village in Dubai to 3500 happy revellers.
Eighteen visits to Azerbaijan where the band have adopted an orphanage. Other passport stamps include USA, Australia, Nigeria, Cyprus, China, Mexico,Turkey and most of Western Europe. All enquiries welcome. Further information: Ted Christopher on *(44) 1786 471323 or via
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Bannockburn Band Ted Christopher Profile
Image courtesy of Ted Christopher.
Some testimonials:
The Melbournites: Hi Ted I hope your well, just a wee note since we've landed back down under. We had one of the most memorable nights of our holiday at Stirling Rugby Club 14th Sept. for The Battle of Stirling Bridge anniversary. Your songs are truly inspirational; I have played your CD to death in the car, my Kids (Hannah& Emma) love "Follow the Wild Geese Home" If you or any of your band ever come to Melbourne , we would love to show you some Scottish/Australian Hospitality - there's always a bed at our place for a Scotsman. Keep singing Ted you are a star, I'll keep track of your whereabouts on the web. Wishing you continued Freedom & Kind Regards. Stephen, Carolyn, Hannah & Emma White + Dot (The Mother in Law) Marks, Melbourne, Australia ------------------------------------
Ted's new CD is unlike any of the 4,000 or so on my shelves. 17 tracks that take you to the heart of Scotland with a man whose voice was born in a gravel quarry in the highlands. All 17 tracks are classics. "The Old Man's Chair" will tear the very innards of your soul. "Hearts Across the Sea" will leave you breathless for those you miss in your life. "I'm Coming Home" will take you on a mental journey of discovery while "Follow The Wild Geese Home" will bring you to your feet as you sing the chorus. The CD of the same name is the one you have been waiting for. Take my word for it your life will benefit from possession of this astonishing masterpiece. Do your mind and heart a favour. Contact Ted today... Joe McManamon, Manilla, New South Wales, Australia -----------------------------------
Dear Ted, Saturday, when I arrived at the station to produce, “Scottish Voice” the CD “Follow the Wild Geese Home” was waiting for me. I cannot stop playing it. The heart tugging words, your very distinctive and interesting voice all together with the very talented wonderful musicians have found a place in my heart. It will be my great pleasure to give it air time. Once again, thank you for sending us your exceptionally good CD. Beannachd Dhe Leat! Janet Stubbert, Scottish Voice Radio Show Radiocentreville, Montreal, CINQ 102.3 fm, 1:00pm Saturday's http://www.scottishvoice.org ------------------------------------
Gorgeous video, we really have the greatest landscapes bar none, and the songs one of my favourites. It makes you realise what’s important in life as we’re no here for that long, and makes me miss my da who died twelve years ago. It’s definitely a ‘de-stressor’, your shoulders automatically go down after the intro. Never mind the ‘better than Elvis’ tag you’ve picked up………….I think you’re better than Prozac!! Helen Tennant, Glasgow ------------------------------------
We should actually all be dropping to our knees in a not worthy mode. For this song. And Freedoms Flame. And I'm Coming home. And Scottish Dawn. Sh*t, looks like i'm going to be kneeling for the whole gig! Ted, you are a brilliant songwriter. I dont think i have listened to "Freedoms Flame" or "We Are" without looking deep within myself to the patriotism that beats in my heart. Im proud to know you and im inspired by your words. And i already know that when my time comes it will be "Im coming home" and "We are" that will play for my last gathering of patriotism on this earth. You manage to put into the words and lyrics the fire that burns within us all. Mactartan , Scotland -----------------------------------
The CD received me today! Thank you very much! Fantastically! Absolut great Songs! I'm very inspired! Thank you! Thomas Schurr, Stuttgart, Germany -----------------------------------
Just a wee note to say thanks for a great night last night. Scott had a brilliant time singing with you. your posters are up on his bedroom wall and your music has been on all morning. I think you could tell that our table enjoyed ourselves and many a tear was shed as you sang your own songs about Scotland. Being the proud
Scot that I am I wish I had found your music years ago, but its better finding it now than never finding it at all. Jim, Jackie & Scott Shade X , Falkirk ----------------------------------
Hi Ted, this is Jim Tannock here from strathleven artizans based in the Renton, just a quick note to thank you for a really brilliant night at the tullie inn. Everybody I've spoken to since Saturday nite have said the same thing that you and the band were (are) brilliant. ----------------------------------
The more I listen, the more I love. Wow, Scotland, Forever True, We Are, wow, really beautiful. It helps more now that I've been there and see Edinburgh, Arthur's Seat, Princess Street, etc. Thanks. Susan Abbott , Indianapolis, USA ---------------------------------
I've been listening to your cd and what can I say.......it's even better than I expected and I KNEW it was going to be great! Don't you just want to hate some folk but can't. Anyway it's fantastic!! Kate Smith , Edinburgh ---------------------------------
The dance floor was packed all night with guests who were full of compliments for you and your music, as were the castle staff. Amanda and Ross Kirkwood wedding Dalhousie Castle 6/7/07 ---------------------------------
We've had so many comments from our guests about how great the band were. Sarah and Alistair Muir wedding Airth Castle 5/05/07 ---------------------------------
Once again, very many thanks for putting together such a superb programme for the evening. I can honestly say i have never received such enthusiastic letters of thanks. Fiona Robertson, Scottish & Newcastle Pub Enterprises ---------------------------------
The band were absolutely fantastic and we would recommend you to anyone. Julie and Paul Murphy wedding, Dunblane Hydro Hotel 3/09/05 ---------------------------------
Got to let you know how much I enjoyed the concert in the 'memo' on Friday night', I could have stayed and listened for hours. Margaret Green - Lanimer bands Committee, Lanark --------------------------------
It is very rarely that everybody at a function is really
happy with the band, mainly due to differing musical tastes. Well you
guys did just that on Saturday night every single person at the do said
it was the best one yet. They will be talking about it around these
parts for a long time now and this is down to you guys Morris Allan, Blackearnside Tartan Army , Newburgh --------------------------------
Congratulations to you and all the band and many thanks for the wonderful show you granted us last Saturday at St Joseph's in Wattrelos. Jean-Marie Florin, Lille, France -------------------------------
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