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Award winning singer-songwriter Mike McKenzie will be bringing a full band show to Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh on Sunday 10th November. Joined by Guitarist Marty Hailey (Ronan Keating, Robbie Williams) and Drummer Matt Arnott (Cathal Murphy, Calum Macphail) Mike is planning to share music from his upcoming debut album as well as reimagined versions of his releases so far.

Sunday 10th November
Doors at 7:30pm
£10 Advance / £12 On The Door

Mike McKenzie (he/him) started his career as a founding member of award winning Edinburgh band JAKIL in 2003. After leaving the band in 2010 he began his journey as a freelance songwriter and producer working, with vocalists and local artists around Edinburgh. He began pursuing music as a solo artist in 2017 and in 2019 won BBC Radio Scotland?s ?Singer/Songwriter of the Year? as judged by Fran Healy (Travis), Horse McDonald, Karine Polwart, Geoff Ellis and Dee Bahl.

While the live sector struggled throughout the pandemic in 2020 Mike reverted back to focussing on songwriting building a solid reputation as a co-writer and collaborator, working with a broad range of writers around the world remotely as well as developing his sound as a solo artist in his own right. Landing somewhere between Luke Sital-Singh, Ben Abraham, Maggie Rogers and David Gray, he has released 3 solo EP?s including his Creative Scotland Funded ?The Art of Change? and self penned ?For The Record? from which his single ?Saving Grace? was described as ?Gorgeous? by Jo Whiley and received multiple plays on her BBC Radio 2 show.

The last couple of years have seen Mike playing in multiple cities around the UK, selling out his own headline shows in Edinburgh, co-curating Sofar Edinburgh?s Pride Shows and performing on BBC Radio Scotland?s iconic live music show ?The Quay Sessions? with Roddy Hart. Described as ?An Outstanding Talent? by Jim Gellatly and "Absolutely Stunning? by Grant Stott, McKenzie?s honest, heartfelt lyrics are always front and centre in his music. Currently working with Marty Hailey at Metro 13 Studios in Edinburgh, Mike?s debut solo album is well underway and set for release in 2025.

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We’re a 100 capacity venue on Edinburgh’s Cowgate. We are open and busy every night for clubs and live shows.

Many gig shows are 14+ and have a 10pm curfew. Those aged 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult. Check ticketing for shows to be sure of the age restrictions that night.

Club nights are all 18+ and start at 11pm.

Sneaky Pete’s is a Grassroots Music Venue for music fans of all identities across gender, disability and race. We welcome open minds with open ears.

We are an active member of the Music Venues Alliance, and believe we have a role in safeguarding the future of music in Edinburgh and around the UK as well.

There is one step up at the front door, for which we can provide a ramp. Thereafter the venue is on one level all the way to the stage.

The venue is small and gets crowded. We don’t have specific viewing platforms or areas. If you’d like us to provide a seat we can do this, and we ask that you please arrive early enough to ensure that we can locate a seat close to the stage so your view isn’t impaired.

We don’t have widened toilets. The nearest accessible toilet is at The Three Sisters, 50 yards further down Cowgate.

Free Tickets for Personal Assistants
We offer free tickets for personal assistants. To take advantage of this, get in touch with Nick via the contact form once you have purchased your own ticket, and let Nick know which show you will be attending.

73 Cowgate,

Edinburgh,

Midlothian,

Scotland,

EH1 1JW.

0131 225 1757