Musicians are set to salute Danny Kyle Weave festival will celebrate legendary singer-songwriter
01.07.2017 Paisley’s Weave festival will today pay tribute to a folk singer-songwriter who led the revival of Sma’ Shot Day almost 30 years ago.
Danny Kyle has had a stage named after him as part of Paisley’s celebration of music, heritage and culture.
The Paisley folk legend, who grew up in McKerrell Street, and later moved to Renfrew Road, was heavily involved in reviving the town’s traditional Sma’ Shot Day celebrations in 1986.
The Danny Kyle Live Zone at Paisley Arts Centre, sponsored by LNP Promotions in collaboration with Celtic Music Radio and Scottish Alternative Music Awards, is being held today.
The line- up starts at noon featuring Shelagh MacKay Jones, Davy Nicol, Papa Shandy and the Drams, Lisa Kowalski, The Skunnered, DopeSickFly, Paisley Songwriters Guild, Josie and Pablo, and the Iain Copeland Sma’ Shot Experience.
Later tonight, Paisley Arts Centre will host the Scottish Alternative Music Awards from 7pm to 10pm.
Gary Kerr of LNP promotions said: “We are pleased that LNP Promotions has been able to play its part in the expansion of Sma’ Shot Day into a weekend-long festival of culture and heritage.
“The Danny Kyle Live Zone is held in recognition and in tribute to the part played by folk legend Danny in resurrecting Sma’ Shot Day in the 80s.
“LNP Promotions are honoured to sponsor the Danny Kyle Live Zone at the Paisley Arts Centre and it is a pleasure to be working in partnership with Celtic Music Radio and SAMA to bring a whole day of music at the Live Zone.”
He added: “We are also dedicating the Blues stage for Sunday’s live zone to the memory of legendary Willie ‘ Jukebox’ Mathews – another local musician who is sadly no longer with us.”
Danny Kyle is also celebrated through the Open Stage named after him at Paisley’s Spree festival.
Renfrewshire Council’s Leader, Councillor Iain Nicolson, said: “Celebrating a Paisley folk legend with a special live music stage at Weave is one of many ways the town is embracing its cultural heritage.
“Paisley’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2021 aims to showcase the town’s cultural talent, and a weekend-long festival of live music, dance and street performances that wraps around established favourite Sma’ Shot Day is a fantastic way to celebrate the town’s heritage and creative talent.”
Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, added: “This is always a fantastic occasion where the town comes together to celebrate our radical past and pay respect to the Paisley weavers who fought for better working conditions.”