Grassroots Bands at BLF

Grassroots music is the heart and soul of a good Scottish festival and we are thrilled to have three great bands on one ticket for a great final night. Opening with our newest young band from Peebles, 8 Days, rocking on with Biggar’s own fabulous Mighty Joes and closing BLF 2023 on a high with the incredible Coaltown Daisies.

Arrive anytime, but be sure get your tickets early so you don’t miss out.

8 Days

8 Days are a young alternative rock band from Peebles composed of Fin Price (vocals and guitar), Sam Jones (bass/vocals) and Ailsa Jarvis (drums). 8 Days have played MacArts, Galashiels, The Innerleithen Music Festival and Maroon’d festival.

The Mighty Joes 

The Mighty Joes mix guitar, mandolin, harmonica, shruti box and percussion with tight vocals, combining original material and eclectic covers, from contemporary and traditional Celtic and Americana grooves to alternative rock/pop stylings.

The Mighty Joes have recently played at Stonehouse Folk Club, Strathyre Music Festival, Strathaven's Hangarfest and Dunbar Music Festival.

The Coaltown Daisies 

The Coaltown Daisies are a duo of singer songwriters who write and perform dynamic folk, soul and americana music.

Winners of the coveted CalMac Culture Music prize, the Coaltown Daisies are known for their highly engaging live performances at Celtic Connections and many other festivals around Scotland.

“Wow!” - Iain Anderson (BBC)

“I love this music!” - Baylen Leonard (Country Hits Radio)

"Brilliant!” - Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze)

“Great songs!” – Boo Hewerdine (The Bible)

Sponsored by The Biggar Gallery

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