on 11th April 2014
Hi all, I am very excited (and pinching myself a bit) to bring the news that my debut novel The Letters of Ivor Punch is to be published in Spring 2015 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, of the Orion Publishing Group. You can read more news of the announcement from the Orion press release here or from […]
Read Moreon 24th January 2014
Following the 'fucking triumph' (not our words – yours!) of Mull at Celtic Connections, and head of MHS's performance of 'Loss' tonight at Scotland's Big Burns Supper in Dumfries, Friday 24th January, we thought you might like something from another bard, so here's one of Colin's grandfather's published poems – 'The SS Politician' (about the […]
Read Moreon 21st January 2014
Massive thanks to a great crowd (spot yourself below) at our Celtic Connections show – here's the story of our Barcode Bypass 'chainsaw moment' on their Celtic Connections blog as provided by Sunny from Glasgow's Martin Plant Hire (who played chainsaw on the original recording of the song on 'Loss'). It was a special night for all to […]
Read Moreon 20th January 2014
Following the triumphant return to Celtic Connections Mull Historical Society will perform the widely acclaimed debut album 'Loss' once again in its entirety this Friday (24th Jan), as well as other live favourites. The show is part of Scotland's BIG BURNS SUPPER taking place in Dumfries in the Borders – Friday 24th January 2014 – […]
Read Moreon 1st November 2013
MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY FRIDAY 17TH JANUARY 2014 – THE ARCHES, GLASGOW (7.30pm) We're delighted to announce that Mull return to Celtic Connections for a 4th time to play a very special show – Colin and band will perform his debut MHS album 'Loss' in its entirety for the first time ever (as well as other live […]
Read Moreon 2nd May 2013
Sunday 5 May 2013 - Darvel Music Festival Mull Historical Society (full band show) Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire Robert Vincent Darvel Town Hall W Main St, Darvel, Ayrshire Scotland KA17 0AQ Doors 7pm. Tickets: http://www.darvelmusicfestival.org Come down the Ayrshire coast this bank holiday for some Mull tunes! Team MHS
Read Moreon 1st March 2013
Hello all, I am busy writing the follow up MHS album to 'City Awakenings'. In and around that I'll be doing a few other things which I'll tell you about soon, and several select MHS shows in the UK this year – see below for Darvel Music Festival in West of Scotland. Also, 'City Awakenings' comes […]
Read Moreon 1st December 2012
BBC RADIO 4 – 'MARK STEEL'S IN TOWN' : TOBERMORY Colin and family members have contributed to an episode of BBC Radio 4's 'Mark Steel's In Town' - recorded with the comedian in Tobermory at Mull's Theatre. Broadcast on 5th December at 6.30pm: Listen
Read Moreon 10th July 2012
MHS SUMMER FESTIVALS – V FESTIVAL ADDED! Sunday 1st JulyThe Eden SessionsMHS will be appearing alongside Frank Turner and Stornoway at the Eden Sessions – MHS on stage 4pm Info Saturday 7th JulyT In The ParkMHS are making a welcome 6th return to Balado, performing on Saturday evening – MHS will headline the T Break stage […]
Read Moreon 27th June 2012
MULL WILL BE LIVE IN SESSION ON BBC RADIO SCOTLAND – JANICE FORSYTH SHOW Live band session and interview with Colin this Saturday 30th June from 10am! Stream here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0079g47 And look out for a live session on Scottish radios coming up on Jim Gellatly's 'In Demand:Uncut Show'
Read Moreon 23rd April 2012
MHS will be playing T in the Park on Saturday 7th July – this is Colin and crew's 7th (?) appearance at T!! Do you have any pics you could post up from previous performances? Buy tickets Look forward to seeing you there! Manchester – May 25th http://chorltonartsfestival.com London Dingwalls – May 29th Glasgow King Tuts […]
Read Moreon 24th March 2012
MHS AT THE EDEN SESSIONS! Mull Historical Society will be appearing alongside Frank Turner and Stornoway at the Eden Sessions on 1st July. Tickets are on sale now at Eden Sessions website and you can find more info about the festival day here. Please RSVP at our Facebook event if you are coming! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgdn_yxGcog&feature=share
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