Maryen Cairns

Double Headliners: Maryen Cairns & Carrie Martin. Supported by Glasgow's Charles Gorrie & Edinburgh based Maya Keddilty CARRIE MARTIN Born in Hull, Carrie is an acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter from East Yorkshire UK.  Mentored by instrumental guitarist Gordon Giltrap MBE  she has attracted endorsements from Vintage Guitars, G7th Capos, Martin Strings and most recently she has become an artist for Faith Guitars.   Her last three albums Seductive Sky, Entity and Evergreen have included guests Elliott Randall, Gordon Giltrap, Oliver Wakeman, Daniel Cassidy (brother of late Eva Cassidy) ex Bad Company guitarist Dave Colwell, John Verity (Argent) and Roger Fisher (ex Heart guitarist). Quotes about Carrie Martin: “Phenomenal” - Rick Wakeman CBE “Martin is equally skilled on guitar, on vocals and as writer. The voice is distinctive- the crystalline purity and range of a Kate Bush, the depth and delicacy of a Sandy Denny. And the songs to which she applies them stand up with any of her peers. The chord sequence of the title track evokes Joni Micthell’s Hejira album.” - Trevor Raggatt, RnR Magazine. MARYEN CAIRNS A Scottish born Australian now living in Guernsey, singer-songwriter Maryen Cairns pivots on a cajón between a guitar, piano & percussion, telling stories of smugglers, strong women and of hope for the future, with solo stripped back arrangements creating a primal and beautiful sonic backdrop. Maryen has been being produced and mentored by Rolling Stone's producer Chris Kimsey; released 7 critically-acclaimed solo albums; had a professional association with former Marillion lead singer Fish; toured 18,000 km through remote Australian communities with her family band; and now in 2024, is releasing her 1st Vinyl album “One Woman Band, Live at Echotown Studios, Vol 1”. QUOTES about Maryen Cairns: “I have loved Maryen for 30 years, and her new album reminds me just why that is, as she sings like no other and creates a world of her own which we all need to investigate.” *- Kev Rowland - House of Prog* “Solo artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Maryen has incredible talent writing songs that tell captivating stories.” - 7 for the women - Independent Artist Buzz CHARLES GORRIE Charles Gorrie is a Glasgow based Poet, Singer/Songwriter & Martial Arts Guru with an interest in personal alchemy whether from west or east. MAYA KEDDILTY Maya Keddilty is an Edinburgh based student who happens to be an amazing singer/songwriter