Line-up is announced for March into Pitlochry

“For the milestone 2020 festival we have again lured top-notch groups to Perthshire, along with providing a platform for a number of Tayside bands.”

This year’s event, spanning March 27-29 and backed by Coast to Coast Pale Ale and the Rural Perth and Kinross LEADER programme, sees artists spread between Pitlochry Town Hall and, on the Saturday and Sunday, McKays Hotel.

The Friday headliners are country pop- rockers Jess and the Bandits, featuring Houston-born lead singer Jessica Clemmons. They are championed by the legendary ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris.

The Saturday night bill-toppers are The Silencers, whose Celtic rock sound has been hitting the spot since the ‘80s, with nine albums to their name.

And rounding off the customary Saturday afternoon sessions at McKays Hotel is Scots singer songwriter James Grant, of ‘Love and Money’ fame.

“We are thrilled with the quality and range of bands we have nailed down this year,” said Stephen.

“Jess and the Bandits are only just back on the road after Jessica took time out to start a family.

“The Silencers recently sold out 2400 tickets for a couple of Glasgow gigs. They only play Scotland once a year so they should be a major pull.

“I’m particularly pleased that James Grant has agreed to make an appearance.

“If there is a better singer songwriter in Scotland today, then I have yet to hear them. And he’s bringing along Fraser Spiers, arguably the country’s finest harmonica player.”

For the first time, the Sunday sees a Festival Finale held at McKays, spearheaded by the Moose Mobile. Bands include Perth’s Michael Rattray and The Carloways Trio.

Advance tickets and full details of all the bands featuring at March In Pitlochry are available now online at www.marchintopitlochry.co.uk