2020
Note that the Captains Bar session detailed below has been cancelled until further notice due to the Covid-19 virus.
Every Tuesday afternoon 3.00-6.00pm – Captains Bar, South College Street, Edinburgh, Allan Johnston hosts open session.
2019
Sessions
Every Tuesday afternoon 3.00-6.00pm – Captains Bar, South College Street, Edinburgh, Allan Johnston (open session).
Saturday 13th April 3.00-6.00pm – MacGregor’s Bar, Inverness, The Old Felix Jug Band in session.
2018
Sessions
Every Tuesday afternoon 3.00-6.00pm – Captains Bar, South College Street, Edinburgh, Allan Johnston (open session).
Thursday 6th September 3.00-6.00pm – Waverley Bar, St Mary’s Street, Edinburgh, The Old Felix Jug Band (and friends) in session.
2017
Sessions
Note that on days when Allan is unavailable these sessions will be covered by other singers/musicians.
Every Tuesday afternoon 3.00-6.00pm – Captains Bar, South College Street, Edinburgh. Allan Johnston (open session).
Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th August 5.30-8.30pm – Sandy Bell’s Bar, Forrest Road, Edinburgh. The Old Felix Jug Band & Friends.
2016
Sessions
Note that on days when Allan is unavailable these sessions will be covered by other singers/musicians.
Every Tuesday afternoon 3.00-6.00pm – Captains Bar, South College Street, Edinburgh, Allan Johnston (open session)
Tuesday 15th March 3.00-6.00pm – Captains Bar, South College Street Edinburgh, The Old Felix Jug Band & Friends.
Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th August 2.00-5.00pm – Sandy Bell’s Bar, Forrest Road, Edinburgh. The Old Felix Jug Band & Friends.
Gigs
Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd October 2016 – Fleurieu Folk Festival, Willunga, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia. Allan Johnston www.fleurieufolkfestival.com.au
2015
Tuesday 20th January 2015 Leith Folk Club, Victoria Park Hotel, Ferry Road, Leith, The Allan Johnston Band – Doors open 7.30pm. Leith Folk Club
Friday 3rd April 2015 The Starbank Inn, Newhaven, Edinburgh, Allan Johnston & Mike Slessor – 7.30pm to 9.30pm. – free admission Starbank Inn
Thursday 16th April 2015 The Captains Bar, South College Street, Edinburgh, The Old Felix Jug Band – 3pm to 6pm – free admission
Friday 1st May 2015 The Old Inn, Gairloch, Ross-shire, Scotland, Allan Johnston & Mike Slessor – Evening performance – free entry The Old Inn
Saturday 2nd May 2015 Applecross Inn, Applecross Peninsula, Wester Ross, Scotland, Allan Johnston & Mike Slessor – Evening performance – free entry The Applecross Inn
Saturday 9th May 2015 Glenelg Inn, Glenelg, Kyle Of Lochalsh, Ross-shire, Scotland, Allan Johnston & Mike Slessor – 9.00pm – free entry The Glenelg Inn
Sunday 10th May 2015 The Isles Inn, Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland, Allan Johnston & Mike Slessor – 9.30pm to midnight
Tuesday 15th December 2015 The Captains Bar, South College Street, Edinburgh, The Old Felix Jug Band – 3.00pm to 6.00pm i free admission
2014
Friday 13th June 2014 Loanhead Music Festival 2014, Loanhead Ex Servicemen’s Club, Academy Road, Loanhead, The Allan Johnston Band, The Crowboys (USA), Udu (Hungary) – 7.30pm Friday evening concert – Loanhead Music Festival
Tuesday 18th November 2014 The Captains Bar, south College Street, Edinburgh, The Old Felix Jug Band – 3.30pm – 6.30pm – the band’s first gig in 42 years
2013
Saturday 6th April 2013 Victoria Park Hotel, Ferry Road, Leith, Allan Johnston Band “On The Muse” CD Launch concert (guests only) Presented in collaboration with Leith Folk Club
Sunday 7th April 2013 Hootananny, Inverness, Allan Johnston Band (9.30pm) www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk
Sunday 21st April 2013 The Wellington Bar, Ayr, Allan Johnston Band (7.00pm) www.welliesbar.weebly.com
Tuesday 23rd July 2013 The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh, Allan Johnston Band in double bill concert with Jo Philby Band (8.00pm) www.thevoodoorooms.com Buy tickets £10 in advance/£12 on door from Ripping Records or Tickets-Scotland
Sunday 28th July 2013 Girvan Esplanade, Allan Johnston & Mike Slessor open air gig on the prom (3.00 to 4.00pm). Free
Wednesday 14th August 2013 The Wee Folk Club at the Fringe, Royal Oak, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh Allan Johnston Band (8.30pm). £6 on door or from Royal Oak..
Saturday 16th November 2013 No.1 High Street, Edinburgh Allan Johnston Trio of Allan Johnston, Tom Napper & Mike Slessor (8.30pm-11.00pm). Free
Saint Andrew’s Day,Saturday 30th November 2013 No.1 High Street Edinburgh Allan Johnston Trio of Allan Johnston, Tom Napper & Mike Slessor (8.30pm-11.00pm) Free
2011
Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October 2011 Uranquinty, near Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, Allan Johnston at Uranquinty Folk Festival www.uranquintyfolk.com
Sunday 16th October 2011 Illawarra, NSW, Australia Allan Johnston at Folk In The Foothills at the Jamberoo Valley Lodge www.illawarrafolkclub.org.au
Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd October 2011 Willunga, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, Allan Johnston at Fleurieu Folk Festival www.fleurieufolkfestival.com.au
Friday 28th October 2011 Thebarton, Adelaide, South Australia, Allan Johnston at South Australia Folk Centre www.folkfederation.com
Sunday 6th November 2011 Christchurch, New Zealand (venue to be confirmed) Allan Johnston at Christchurch Folk Club www.folkmusic.org.nz
Sunday 13th November 2011 The Church Cafe, Restaurant & Cinema, 50 Dundas Street, Dunedin, New Zealand Allan Johnston at Dunedin Folk Club www.nefc.org.nz
Monday 28th November 2011 The Bunker, Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand Allan Johnston at Devonport Folk Club www.devonportdirectory.co.nz/realmusic.htm