Description

Local folk punk Elsie MacDonald launches their new EP "Dressage Lessons" with an evening of live performances.

Featuring:

Elsie MacDonald
Originally from Dundee, Elsie MacDonald is an emerging alt-folk singer-songwriter based in Edinburgh. Their unique delivery of insightful lyrics, addressing the current political and personal landscape of their own world, creates an intimate sonic space for the listener to immerse themselves in. Having connected with audiences through their live performances Elsie is known across the local scene in Edinburgh for their impactful and conversational performance style.

Dressage Lessons attempts to sum up those early 20s experiences where the whole world is still a little new for you:
"I wrote all of these songs in an attempt to figure out my place in this city, Edinburgh, and in this world. The EP begins with a walk through the city on a cold morning and ends with a bright warm walk through the park. In the middle we have an angry protest of the expectations of men and then an apology to the one I love for caring about the expectations of men. It is a piece grappling with expectations and the understanding that sometimes those expectations are unrealistic but not without a healthy dose of optimism along the way. "

Recorded at Knockwood Studios in Leith this is Elsie?s first studio recorded work. Produced by Jolon Yeoman, Elsie?s songwriting is elevated by the beautiful accompaniment of violinist Joe Hathaway and percussionist Niall Walker Morrison.

Support from:

Neave Scott (poetry)

Rhiannon Minto (music)

£7 on the door
Access: upstairs venue.

Description

3-5 St Mary's Street,

Edinburgh,

Midlothian,

Scotland,

EH1 1TA.