SCSR News Archive
October 2023 - Gig Updates
New gig dates announced! Come warm yourself up with us at Drummonds on December 23rd, and bring in the New Year at the Blue Lamp on January 7th thanks to Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon.
New gig dates announced! Come warm yourself up with us at Drummonds on December 23rd, and bring in the New Year at the Blue Lamp on January 7th thanks to Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon.
January 2023 - Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from all at SCSR, and many thanks to all those who braved the cold to see us at Hogmanay! We look forward to many more good times this year, starting with the Blue Lamp on Sunday 8th.
Happy New Year from all at SCSR, and many thanks to all those who braved the cold to see us at Hogmanay! We look forward to many more good times this year, starting with the Blue Lamp on Sunday 8th.
August 2022 - Wedding Season!
A fabulous and special day celebrating the wedding of our lovely trumpet player Kelly to Craig - Congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs Dawson!
A fabulous and special day celebrating the wedding of our lovely trumpet player Kelly to Craig - Congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs Dawson!
January 2022 - Kelvie Tribute Release
To commemorate the passing of our singer Andrew 'Kelv' Mckelvie in 2020, we are pleased to announce the release of our tribute album featuring his wonderful vocals; all proceeds will go to Cancer Research UK. Get your copy from https://ditto.fm/silver-city-soul-tribute, available to download on both Spotify and Apple Music!
To commemorate the passing of our singer Andrew 'Kelv' Mckelvie in 2020, we are pleased to announce the release of our tribute album featuring his wonderful vocals; all proceeds will go to Cancer Research UK. Get your copy from https://ditto.fm/silver-city-soul-tribute, available to download on both Spotify and Apple Music!
December 2021 - Aberdeen Hogmanay Event
We are sorry to announce that the our NYE celebration gig has been cancelled. Best wishes from all at SCSR for the festive season!
We are sorry to announce that the our NYE celebration gig has been cancelled. Best wishes from all at SCSR for the festive season!
Posted September 2021 - Drummonds Gig
Another awesome crowd at Drummonds this weekend, thanks for coming down and showing your appreciation! Great to be back in action and see the dancefloor full. We return to the venue on 4th December for a festive night.
Another awesome crowd at Drummonds this weekend, thanks for coming down and showing your appreciation! Great to be back in action and see the dancefloor full. We return to the venue on 4th December for a festive night.
Posted November 2021 - Aberdeen Hogmanay Event
We look forward to welcoming in the bells this year at the Aberdeen street party on NYE...further details coming soon...
We look forward to welcoming in the bells this year at the Aberdeen street party on NYE...further details coming soon...
March 2021 - Drummonds Gig Dates
Unfortunately, due to the continuing CV-19 restrictions, our May gig at Drummonds has been cancelled. We hope to return to the stage on 28th August!
Unfortunately, due to the continuing CV-19 restrictions, our May gig at Drummonds has been cancelled. We hope to return to the stage on 28th August!
August 2020: Tribute to Kelvie
We were devastated tohear of the passing of our dear friend Andrew McKelvie ("Kelvie") in the summer of 2020 - a great guy and a superb vocalist - gone too young andmuch too soon. It was our privilege to have enjoyed his company and madesoulful music with him. Our hearts go out to his wife Michelle and baby son Harris, to his Mum and Dad Christine & Austin, and to their extended families. RIP Kelvie.
We were devastated tohear of the passing of our dear friend Andrew McKelvie ("Kelvie") in the summer of 2020 - a great guy and a superb vocalist - gone too young andmuch too soon. It was our privilege to have enjoyed his company and madesoulful music with him. Our hearts go out to his wife Michelle and baby son Harris, to his Mum and Dad Christine & Austin, and to their extended families. RIP Kelvie.
June 2020: Spotify Single Release
A live recording of the band performing the James Brown classic 'I Got You' has just been released on Spotify; check out the video trailer below, or click here for the full track.
A live recording of the band performing the James Brown classic 'I Got You' has just been released on Spotify; check out the video trailer below, or click here for the full track.
April 2020: Gig schedule changes
Unfortunately we have had to postpone or rearrange our next public gigs; the band will return to Drummonds on 15th August, and the Lemon Tree in 2021.
Unfortunately we have had to postpone or rearrange our next public gigs; the band will return to Drummonds on 15th August, and the Lemon Tree in 2021.
January 2020: Public Gigs
We are delighted to announce three public gigs for this year, starting with Drummonds on 27th June...see the gig list below for full info!
We are delighted to announce three public gigs for this year, starting with Drummonds on 27th June...see the gig list below for full info!
January 2020: Blue Lamp, Sunday 7th Jan
We welcome in the new year with a gig for Jazz On A Sunday Afternoon, doors open 2pm...sharing the stage with the Morag McCall Band, should be a good one!
We welcome in the new year with a gig for Jazz On A Sunday Afternoon, doors open 2pm...sharing the stage with the Morag McCall Band, should be a good one!
December 2019: Drummonds Christmas Gig
Another excellent night at Drummonds, thanks to you all for coming...have a great festive season, from all at SCSR.
Another excellent night at Drummonds, thanks to you all for coming...have a great festive season, from all at SCSR.
December 2019: Drummonds Christmas Gig
The band return to Drummonds for our annual festive gig on Saturday 7th December; click here for advance tickets. Come down and warm yourself dancing to three hours of classic soul and funk...we look forward to seeing you there.
The band return to Drummonds for our annual festive gig on Saturday 7th December; click here for advance tickets. Come down and warm yourself dancing to three hours of classic soul and funk...we look forward to seeing you there.
November 2019: Ellon Befriend A Child Event
We were all glad to be part of the New Inn charity night this weekend, raising money for a great cause. Thanks to all the dancers!
We were all glad to be part of the New Inn charity night this weekend, raising money for a great cause. Thanks to all the dancers!
September 2019: IN-Tune Weekend
It was great to be involved in the first ever Inverurie IN-Tune Festival, playing at the Drouthy Laird. Hopefully we can return again soon!
It was great to be involved in the first ever Inverurie IN-Tune Festival, playing at the Drouthy Laird. Hopefully we can return again soon!
September 2019: Inverurie Festival Gig
We head to Inverurie later this month as part of the IN-Tune festival. Get your tickets now for Friday 27th September at the Drouthy Laird.
We head to Inverurie later this month as part of the IN-Tune festival. Get your tickets now for Friday 27th September at the Drouthy Laird.
August 2019: Drummonds Autumn Gig
Thank you to everyone that made it out to Drummonds last night. What an amazing night! Everyone made such a great effort to dance and sing even with the rising heat. We’ll be returning on 7th December, save the date now...
Thank you to everyone that made it out to Drummonds last night. What an amazing night! Everyone made such a great effort to dance and sing even with the rising heat. We’ll be returning on 7th December, save the date now...
August 2019: Celebrate Aberdeen
It was great to see such a crowd out in the sun for Celebrate Aberdeen, always a great weekend of music and full of community spirit. See you all again next year!
It was great to see such a crowd out in the sun for Celebrate Aberdeen, always a great weekend of music and full of community spirit. See you all again next year!
August 2019: Drummonds Autumn Gig
Less than a month now until we are back at Drummonds for another public gig, Saturday August 31st; advance tickets are available online, or you can get yours on the night.
Less than a month now until we are back at Drummonds for another public gig, Saturday August 31st; advance tickets are available online, or you can get yours on the night.
August 2019: Celebrate Aberdeen
We are delighted to announce that we will be performing on the Main Stage for Celebrate Aberdeen on Sunday 25th August, starting at 4.15pm; a great family day out, we hope for good weather and to see you there.
We are delighted to announce that we will be performing on the Main Stage for Celebrate Aberdeen on Sunday 25th August, starting at 4.15pm; a great family day out, we hope for good weather and to see you there.
July 2019: The Bell-Bailey Wedding
Massive congratulations from all of us to the new Mr & Mrs Bailey, Richard was a dedicated keys-man in the band for several years and we were proud to be part of your special day!
Massive congratulations from all of us to the new Mr & Mrs Bailey, Richard was a dedicated keys-man in the band for several years and we were proud to be part of your special day!
May 2019: Live at the Lemon Tree, part 2
Thanks to everyone who came to see us at the Lemon Tree, our busiest gig there so far and the dancefloor was always full. See you at the next one!
Thanks to everyone who came to see us at the Lemon Tree, our busiest gig there so far and the dancefloor was always full. See you at the next one!
May 2019: Live at the Lemon Tree part 1
Not long now until we are back playing the Lemon Tree on 25th May; we hope to see you at this great venue for a whole evening of dancing tunes! Tickets are available online via APA or at the door from 8.15pm.
Not long now until we are back playing the Lemon Tree on 25th May; we hope to see you at this great venue for a whole evening of dancing tunes! Tickets are available online via APA or at the door from 8.15pm.
March 2019: Jazz On The Green, part 2
Changeable weather couldn't keep the crowds away from a great day of free music events in Aberdeen! Thanks to everyone who came to support us and we hope to see you all again soon.
Changeable weather couldn't keep the crowds away from a great day of free music events in Aberdeen! Thanks to everyone who came to support us and we hope to see you all again soon.
March 2019: Jazz On The Green, part 1
Our slots have now been confirmed for performing at Jazz On The Green on 24th March, as part of the Aberdeen Jazz Festival programme; you can see us at 3pm outside on The Green itself, then at 4.20pm in the Tunnels, just along the road. We hope for good weather and to see you all there.
Our slots have now been confirmed for performing at Jazz On The Green on 24th March, as part of the Aberdeen Jazz Festival programme; you can see us at 3pm outside on The Green itself, then at 4.20pm in the Tunnels, just along the road. We hope for good weather and to see you all there.
February 2019: Befriend A Child Ball
We look forward to performing once again on Friday 22nd for the fundraising ball by Befriend A Child; a great cause, and always a fun night too!
We look forward to performing once again on Friday 22nd for the fundraising ball by Befriend A Child; a great cause, and always a fun night too!
January 2019: Blue Lamp Gig
Many thanks to Morag and Marisha for inviting us to play for their first Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon of 2019! A great gig and a brilliant start to the year.
Many thanks to Morag and Marisha for inviting us to play for their first Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon of 2019! A great gig and a brilliant start to the year.
December 2018: Festive Wishes
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to everyone from SCSR! We hope to see you all soon in 2019, starting with the Blue Lamp on Sunday 6th January.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to everyone from SCSR! We hope to see you all soon in 2019, starting with the Blue Lamp on Sunday 6th January.
December 2018: Christmas gigs
The band kicked off their festive gigs with a Thainstone party night on the 8th; catch us again at Drummonds on December 15th!
The band kicked off their festive gigs with a Thainstone party night on the 8th; catch us again at Drummonds on December 15th!
November 2018: Ellon and Stonehaven
A busy weekend of gigs for the band, with a big birthday party in Stonehaven on Friday, and our own gig in Ellon on Saturday; both were great nights, with some wonderful dancing on show! We look forward to plenty more party nights over the festive season...see us live at Drummonds on December 15th!
A busy weekend of gigs for the band, with a big birthday party in Stonehaven on Friday, and our own gig in Ellon on Saturday; both were great nights, with some wonderful dancing on show! We look forward to plenty more party nights over the festive season...see us live at Drummonds on December 15th!
November 2018: Not Long Now...
Less than a week to go until our next big gig in Ellon, November 10th! You can still buy tickets online, we hope to see you there.
Less than a week to go until our next big gig in Ellon, November 10th! You can still buy tickets online, we hope to see you there.
September 2018: New Inn Tickets On Sale!
Great news, you can now order advance tickets for our next big gig at The New Inn, Ellon, on November 10th. Tickets available from Skiddle; tickets for our last gig in March sold out quick, so get yours soon!
Great news, you can now order advance tickets for our next big gig at The New Inn, Ellon, on November 10th. Tickets available from Skiddle; tickets for our last gig in March sold out quick, so get yours soon!
August 2018: Celebrate Aberdeen
We are delighted to have been invited to perform at the Celebrate Aberdeen ball in September; you can see some of the great work the organisation does at their parade on August 25th! Good luck to all those performing.
We are delighted to have been invited to perform at the Celebrate Aberdeen ball in September; you can see some of the great work the organisation does at their parade on August 25th! Good luck to all those performing.
June 2018: Drummonds Gig
Our next public gig is at Cafe Drummond, Belmont St on Saturday 30th June; tickets available at the door. Come celebrate Summer with us!
Our next public gig is at Cafe Drummond, Belmont St on Saturday 30th June; tickets available at the door. Come celebrate Summer with us!
April 2018: Lemon Tree Gig
Many thanks to all who came down to the Lemon Tree for another funktastic night; also big thanks to DJ Harry Bowman for warming up the crowd.
Many thanks to all who came down to the Lemon Tree for another funktastic night; also big thanks to DJ Harry Bowman for warming up the crowd.
April 2018: Live at the Lemon Tree
Not long to go now until we perform at the Lemon Tree on April 7th...tickets are still available, and it should be another awesome gig.
Not long to go now until we perform at the Lemon Tree on April 7th...tickets are still available, and it should be another awesome gig.
March 2018: New Inn Gig
We all had a great time performing at the New Inn on March 10th; a great sell-out crowd were keen to show off their dance moves. We look forward to our next public gig at the Lemon Tree on April 7th!
We all had a great time performing at the New Inn on March 10th; a great sell-out crowd were keen to show off their dance moves. We look forward to our next public gig at the Lemon Tree on April 7th!
February 2018: Springtime Gigs
Our March 10th gig at the New Inn, Ellon is now sold out! Our next public performance will be at the Lemon Tree on 7th April; tickets are available from Aberdeen Performing Arts.
We were also delighted to play at the 10th birthday ball for local charity Befriend A Child, which raised over £50,000! Well done to all who were involved in putting on a great night for a great cause.
Our March 10th gig at the New Inn, Ellon is now sold out! Our next public performance will be at the Lemon Tree on 7th April; tickets are available from Aberdeen Performing Arts.
We were also delighted to play at the 10th birthday ball for local charity Befriend A Child, which raised over £50,000! Well done to all who were involved in putting on a great night for a great cause.
February 2018: New Inn Gig
Tickets are selling fast for our return to Ellon on 10th March! If you still need tickets, be sure to get them soon at Skiddle.com or contact the New Inn directly.
Tickets are selling fast for our return to Ellon on 10th March! If you still need tickets, be sure to get them soon at Skiddle.com or contact the New Inn directly.
January 2018: Happy new year!
A happy new year from all at SCSR; we rounded off 2017 with an amazing party at Gig at the Brig in Ellon. With a great lineup of bands and a welcoming crowd, despite the cold, everyone was in for a good time. We hope to see many of you again throughout 2018!
A happy new year from all at SCSR; we rounded off 2017 with an amazing party at Gig at the Brig in Ellon. With a great lineup of bands and a welcoming crowd, despite the cold, everyone was in for a good time. We hope to see many of you again throughout 2018!
December 2017: Gig at the Brig
It's official - Gig at the Brig has now sold out! We look forward to being part of a great festive atmosphere, and sharing the stage with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers - it's bound to be an amazing night.
It's official - Gig at the Brig has now sold out! We look forward to being part of a great festive atmosphere, and sharing the stage with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers - it's bound to be an amazing night.
January 2018: Happy new year!
A happy new year from all at SCSR; we rounded off 2017 with an amazing party at Gig at the Brig in Ellon. With a great lineup of bands and a welcoming crowd, despite the cold, everyone was in for a good time. We hope to see many of you again throughout 2018!
A happy new year from all at SCSR; we rounded off 2017 with an amazing party at Gig at the Brig in Ellon. With a great lineup of bands and a welcoming crowd, despite the cold, everyone was in for a good time. We hope to see many of you again throughout 2018!
December 2017: Gig at the Brig
Not long now until the final gig of the year; Hogmanay in Ellon. With less than 100 tickets left, make sure to get yours soon!
Not long now until the final gig of the year; Hogmanay in Ellon. With less than 100 tickets left, make sure to get yours soon!
December 2017: Drummonds Gig
Our first festive gig is this Saturday 2nd at Cafe Drummond, Aberdeen; don't worry, you can still get tickets at the door! On stage around 9pm - We hope to see you there.
Our first festive gig is this Saturday 2nd at Cafe Drummond, Aberdeen; don't worry, you can still get tickets at the door! On stage around 9pm - We hope to see you there.
September 2017: Funding Neuro
A wee change of scene for our latest gig; we played at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow for the 'Wobbly Ball', raising funds for Funding Neuro...starring both Sanjeev Kohli, and a real time machine!
A wee change of scene for our latest gig; we played at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow for the 'Wobbly Ball', raising funds for Funding Neuro...starring both Sanjeev Kohli, and a real time machine!
September 2017: Welcome Gareth!
A warm SCSR welcome to new recruit Gareth, who joins us on alto sax; we're sure he'll make a great addition to our horn section. You can read more about all of our members on the Lineup & Setlist page.
A warm SCSR welcome to new recruit Gareth, who joins us on alto sax; we're sure he'll make a great addition to our horn section. You can read more about all of our members on the Lineup & Setlist page.
July 2017: Carla's Wedding
Huge congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Bruce...it was great to be part of your big day, and even better to have Carla join us on stage to sing a couple of numbers!
Huge congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Bruce...it was great to be part of your big day, and even better to have Carla join us on stage to sing a couple of numbers!
June 2017: Live at the Lemon Tree
Thanks to all who came down on June 3rd for making it a great gig; we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon...make sure to keep an eye on our gig list below! See our gallery for some snapshots of the show.
March 2017: St Patrick's Weekend
We kick off a busy weekend of gigs on Friday 17th with a full set at Drummonds on Belmont St. We'll be playing from 9.30, come celebrate with us! Don't worry if you can't make it though, there's another chance to see us on The Green, this Sunday afternoon...
We kick off a busy weekend of gigs on Friday 17th with a full set at Drummonds on Belmont St. We'll be playing from 9.30, come celebrate with us! Don't worry if you can't make it though, there's another chance to see us on The Green, this Sunday afternoon...
Feb 2017: Jazz On The Green
SCSR are delighted to be listed as part of Aberdeen Jazz Festival 2017. On Sunday 19th March we will perform a lunchtime set on The Green itself, then play a second set in The Tunnels; this is a great chance to see us with the whole family!
SCSR are delighted to be listed as part of Aberdeen Jazz Festival 2017. On Sunday 19th March we will perform a lunchtime set on The Green itself, then play a second set in The Tunnels; this is a great chance to see us with the whole family!
Feb 2017: Hogmanay in Ellon
Exciting news - we have just been confirmed as a supporting act for this year's Gig at the Brig, Ellon's very own Hogmanay street party, featuring the Red Hot Chilli Pipers! Get your discounted Earlybird tickets here - it's bound to be another great night out.
Exciting news - we have just been confirmed as a supporting act for this year's Gig at the Brig, Ellon's very own Hogmanay street party, featuring the Red Hot Chilli Pipers! Get your discounted Earlybird tickets here - it's bound to be another great night out.