Opening Day Free Music Event - 17th October 2026

Our opening day at The Granary, Elgin, will be packed with some amazing talent. 

Emma and John (That Bloke & Herself) have both been playing in local bands (DASHH, Strange Weather, Northern Voices, Absolute Harmonix, Calico Black) for the last decade or so, occasionally meeting up to give impromptu performances as a duo at open mic sessions. In 2023, they decided to make it a little more formal and became That Bloke & Herself (a name overheard in a bar, the speaker obviously unable to remember their names!). Their music is a combination of classic pop/rock/soul from the 80s onward, and original tunes that they co-write.

Based in the Scottish Cairngorms near Kirriemuir, Katie H. Hughes is a passionate musician known for her captivating blend of Classical Crossover, infused with elements of folk, rock, and pop. With a rich sound shaped by influences like John Martyn, Florence and the Machine, and Damien Rice, she has been making waves in the music scene since the release of her debut EP Buzz on By in 2021, and her single Get You Back in 2022. Industry insiders have praised her work, noting, "Katie's music resonates on a personal level, intertwining heartfelt storytelling with stunning arrangements.

Hailing from Aberdeen, Scotland, post-punk outfit History Of Concrete formed in 2020, bringing together four musicians with a shared love of raw guitars, driving rhythms and the darker edge of alternative music. The band features Jeff Bruce on drums, Andy Stephen on bass guitar, Andy Philip on lead guitar and backing vocals, and Irvin Carter on vocals and guitar. Drawing inspiration from influential acts including Killing Joke, The Psychedelic Furs, The Cult, Buzzcocks and the Sex Pistols, History Of Concrete combine the urgency and attitude of punk with the atmosphere, tension and melodic edge of post-punk. With a sound rooted in Aberdeen’s alternative music scene, the band channel their influences into something of their own-powerful bass lines, angular guitar work, relentless drums and distinctive vocals coming together to create a sound that is both dark and energetic. 

More to come......