Lindisfarne stars bring their story to stage

West Lothian’s fans of the music of Lindisfarne are in for a treat next week.

‘The Lindisfarne Story: Chapter Three’is new for 2016 and will arrive at Bathgate’s Regal Theatre next Wednesday (September 28).

Tyneside group Lindisfarne - Alan Hull, Rod Clements, Ray Jackson, Simon Cowe and Ray Laidlaw - exploded onto the UK music scene in 1970 with a string of unforgettable songs.

The likes of‘Lady Eleanor’,‘Meet Me on the Corner’,‘Fog on the Tyne’and ‘Run For Home’established the band as the standard-bearers for acousticbased rock.

Their songwriting cut through the prevailing pop and glam sounds of the 70s - international success followed, and Lindisfarne’s music continues to be heard on the radio today.

Following last year’s massive UK tour, this entertaining show with former members Billy Mitchell and Ray Laidlaw tells The Lindisfarne Story from the very beginning.

Hear them perform acoustic versions of the band’s classic songs, and relive moments from the band’s history as they share‘behind the scenes’stories illustrated with archive video and stills.

‘The Lindisfarne Story isn’t just for fans of Lindisfarne. If you love UK rock groups and the music of the 60s and 70s, this show is for you.

Join Billy Mitchell and Ray Laidlaw as they tell the story of Tyneside’s favourite band in a special two-man acoustic show.

Hear those unforgettable songs and more, brought to life with tales, personal archive photos and video. Feel what it was like to burst through the glam and manufactured sounds to become one of the major British groups of the 70s.

Tickets are available priced £20 by contating the Regal Theatre on 01506 630085 or visiting www. bathgateregal.org.