Rogart Mart rocks to gypsy folk music of Budapest Cafe Orchestra

The first music event to be held at the newly renovated Rogart Mart took place last Friday, May 26, when a 75-strong crowd enjoyed the eclectic music of the renowned Budapest Cafe Orchestra. , writes Frank Roach.

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With a line up of Kelly Cantlon on double bass, Adrian Zolotuhin on guitar/exotic strings, Eddie Hession on accordion, and led by violin virtuoso Christian Garrick, the stylishly-attired, dapper gents waltzed through their set of Eastern European gypsy folk music, taking their instruments to places most of us had never heard of.

East met West Highlands with the haunting Maid of the Shieling, while the Kossid Wedding Dances even had their signature standard lamps doing their bit, shimmying and reeling in time to the foot-tapping beat.

These are serious musicians who have played with the biggest stars, but whose humour was down to earth.

If you missed them, catch them on tour at Rosehall, June 5; Lochinver, June 6; and Achiltibuie, June 7.

Rogart Mart is now preparing to host a 'Letters to the Earth' exhibition and workshops this weekend.

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