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      Folksville is back for its annual festive show, full the joys of 
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      This beloved event is a cornerstone of Edinburgh's live music scene, 
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      heartwarming festive treats, and a community spirit that makes 
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      Hosts Paper Sparrows will be joined by a stellar lineup of artists for a 
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      evening of music and merriment - celebrate the season with us at 
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      Doors 7.30pm &#8211; first act on at 8.00pm sharp!
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      Line up: more to be announced - but so far, joining hosts <strong><a href=&quot;https://papersparrowsmusic.com/&quot;>PAPER 
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      &#8220;Highly recommended&#8221; Celtic Connections
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      &#8220;Rich songwriting craft&#8221; Shindig! Magazine
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      &#8220;One of the finds of the festival&#8221; The Folk Club Radio Show
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      Folksville is back for its annual festive show, full the joys of 
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      folk and Americana. Expect beautifully crafted original songs, 
      heartwarming festive treats, and a community spirit that makes 
      Folksville truly special. Over the years, we've welcomed incredible 
      talents like Kris Drever, Katherine Priddy, Wayward Jane, Alice Fay, 
      Niamh Corkey, Michael McGovern and Rod Clements.
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      Hosts Paper Sparrows will be joined by a stellar lineup of artists for a 
      night of unforgettable performances. Don't miss out on this enchanting 
      evening of music and merriment - celebrate the season with us at 
      Folksville!
    </div>
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      Doors 7.30pm &#8211; first act on at 8.00pm sharp!
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      Line up: more to be announced - but so far, joining hosts <strong><a href=&quot;https://papersparrowsmusic.com/&quot;>PAPER 
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      three-part harmonies) are <a href=&quot;http://dowally.com/&quot;><strong>DOWALLY</strong></a>&#160;(contemporary 
      original folk; rooted in the Scottish and Irish traditions but 
      influenced by jazz, Klezmer, American old time and everything 
      in-between) and <strong><a href=&quot;https://sarahjanescouten.com/&quot;>SARAH 
      JANE SCOUTEN</a>&#160;</strong>(known as a songwriter&#8217;s songwriter, a 
      dry wit and a scintillating stage presence, with the Scottish-Canadian's 
      lucid style earning her 4 Canadian Folk Music Award nominations and 
      others).
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      &quot;Top drawer stuff. Really, first class!&quot; Frank Hennessy, Celtic 
      Heartbeat, BBC Radio Wales
    </div>
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      &#160;
    </div>
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      &#8220;Impressive folk/Americana&#8221; Jeremy Searle, RNR Magazine
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      &#8220;Highly recommended&#8221; Celtic Connections
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      &#8220;Rich songwriting craft&#8221; Shindig! Magazine
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      &#160;
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    <div dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>
      &#8220;One of the finds of the festival&#8221; The Folk Club Radio Show
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      Folksville is back for its annual festive show, full the joys of 
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      Folksville Christmas Social!
    </div>
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      &#160;
    </div>
    <div dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>
      This beloved event is a cornerstone of Edinburgh's live music scene, 
      offering a cosy, festive atmosphere filled with the best in contemporary 
      folk and Americana. Expect beautifully crafted original songs, 
      heartwarming festive treats, and a community spirit that makes 
      Folksville truly special. Over the years, we've welcomed incredible 
      talents like Kris Drever, Katherine Priddy, Wayward Jane, Alice Fay, 
      Niamh Corkey, Michael McGovern and Rod Clements.
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    </div>
    <div dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>
      Hosts Paper Sparrows will be joined by a stellar lineup of artists for a 
      night of unforgettable performances. Don't miss out on this enchanting 
      evening of music and merriment - celebrate the season with us at 
      Folksville!
    </div>
    <div dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>
      &#160;
    </div>
    <div dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>
      Doors 7.30pm &#8211; first act on at 8.00pm sharp!
    </div>
    <div dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>
      &#160;
    </div>
    <div dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>
      Line up: more to be announced - but so far, joining hosts <strong><a href=&quot;https://papersparrowsmusic.com/&quot;>PAPER 
      SPARROWS</a></strong>&#160;(rootsfolk and Americana trio with luscious 
      three-part harmonies) are <a href=&quot;http://dowally.com/&quot;><strong>DOWALLY</strong></a>&#160;(contemporary 
      original folk; rooted in the Scottish and Irish traditions but 
      influenced by jazz, Klezmer, American old time and everything 
      in-between) and <strong><a href=&quot;https://sarahjanescouten.com/&quot;>SARAH 
      JANE SCOUTEN</a>&#160;</strong>(known as a songwriter&#8217;s songwriter, a 
      dry wit and a scintillating stage presence, with the Scottish-Canadian's 
      lucid style earning her 4 Canadian Folk Music Award nominations and 
      others).
    </div>
    <div dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>
      &#160;
    </div>
    <div dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>
      &quot;Top drawer stuff. Really, first class!&quot; Frank Hennessy, Celtic 
      Heartbeat, BBC Radio Wales
    </div>
    <div dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>
      &#160;
    </div>
    <div dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>
      &#8220;Impressive folk/Americana&#8221; Jeremy Searle, RNR Magazine
    </div>
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      &#160;
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    <div dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>
      &#8220;Highly recommended&#8221; Celtic Connections
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      &#160;
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      &#8220;Rich songwriting craft&#8221; Shindig! Magazine
    </div>
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      &#160;
    </div>
    <div dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>
      &#8220;One of the finds of the festival&#8221; The Folk Club Radio Show
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# Folksville Christmas Social

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# Folksville Christmas Social

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Folksville is back for its annual festive show, full of the joys of Christmas - join us for a magical evening as Paper Sparrows host the Folksville Christmas Social!

This beloved event is a cornerstone of Edinburgh's live music scene, offering a cosy, festive atmosphere filled with the best in contemporary folk and Americana. Expect beautifully crafted original songs, heartwarming festive treats, and a community spirit that makes Folksville truly special. Over the years, we've welcomed incredible talents like Kris Drever, Katherine Priddy, Wayward Jane, Alice Fay, Niamh Corkey, Michael McGovern and Rod Clements.

Hosts Paper Sparrows will be joined by a stellar lineup of artists for a night of unforgettable performances. Don't miss out on this enchanting evening of music and merriment - celebrate the season with us at Folksville!

**Doors 7.30pm - first act on at 8.00pm sharp!**

**Line up:** more to be announced - but so far, joining hosts**[Paper Sparrows](https://papersparrowsmusic.com/)**(roots-folk and Americana trio with luscious three-part harmonies) are **[Dowally](http://dowally.com/)** (contemporary original folk; rooted in the Scottish and Irish traditions but influenced by jazz, Klezmer, American old time and everything in-between) and **[Sarah Jane Scouten](https://sarahjanescouten.com/)** (known as a songwriter's songwriter, a dry wit and a scintillating stage presence, with the Scottish-Canadian's lucid style earning her 4 Canadian Folk Music Award nominations and others).

**Existing Show Reviews:**

"Top drawer stuff. Really, first class!" Frank Hennessy, Celtic Heartbeat, BBC Radio Wales

"Impressive folk/Americana" Jeremy Searle, RNR Magazine

"Highly recommended" Celtic Connections

"Rich songwriting craft" Shindig! Magazine

"One of the finds of the festival" The Folk Club Radio Show

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