ArtSees Diner is celebrating the music, the people and the beauty that is Scotland. ArtSees hopes that you will explore each of our wonderful "Specials" here at the Diner. We are proud to present to you the Beauty that is Scotland!
Robert T. Burns Scotland's famous son, Born in Alloway, Ayrshire, in 1759 to William Burness, a poor tenant farmer, and Agnes Broun, Robert Burns was the eldest of seven. He spent his youth working his father's farm, but in spite of his poverty he was extremely well read - at the insistence of his father, who employed a tutor for Robert and younger brother Gilbert. At 15 Robert was the principal worker on the farm and this prompted him to start writing in an attempt to find "some kind of counterpoise for his circumstances." It was at this tender age that Burns penned his first verse, "My Handsome Nell", which was an ode to the other subjects that dominated his life, namely scotch and women.
Kathleen started her singing career in Perth, Scotland where she won many competitions including the Premiership award at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival. She performed throughout Scotland and broadcast regularly on Scottish radio. She studied at The Royal Academy of Music.
Kirsten comes to us from Helensburgh UK. Her voice captures the spirit of Scotland. We are pleased that she has joined us for our Scottish Celebration.
The Skunnered
The Skunnered is a Country, folk band from Glasgow Scotland. In some ways they can sound like Johnny Cash, and a traditional country band. At the same time it is apparent that they have not denied their folk roots. This is band that strongly up holds the past, while progressing a sound into the future. Their songs are the type that can make you stomp your feet, while uphold the traditional story telling aspect of the genre. Well performed songs, while truly engaging the listener.
Anne is a singer songwriter and performer of Folk music, focused on the traditional Celtic sound from Glasgow. Mainly Anne performs to theatre audiences and usually with Trochrague Folk Group. She has been singing for as long as she can remember. Anne made her debut album "WAN MAIR MILE" in 2008. Welcome to the Diner Anne.
Gary, a local celebrity and artist born and bred in Newcastle Upon Tyne, started his working life as a top chef, he even cooked for the Queen of England and a lot more widely recognised celebrities.
