AcousticCafeNights@theGranary are delighted to announce that THE MAIRS FAMILY BAND will be playing at the Granary on the 19th June, with David Mairs making a special guest appearance. Also a surprise act in the second half!

MFB are : Alan, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, Louise, dobro, Hazel, upright bass, Darren, guitar, mandolin and recent member, Calum McKinley, banjo. Hazel and Darren are former members of The Daddy Naggins. Their friendly and lively approach in their live shows has made them favourites on the festival and club circuit. The band features all instruments and all styles from contemporary to traditional with full bluegrass vocal harmonies including a gospel repertoire. All members of the band have had many years experience in the live music scene and have toured three times in the USA.

Calum started playing banjo over 20 years ago after hearing Billy Connolly play. Over the years, Calum has had the opportunity to play with and learn from some of the world’s best players including Alison Brown, Béla Fleck, and Jens Kruger. Calum has played with a number of bands including the Clincarts and the Fountaineers.

Louise and Alan, former members of Old Hickory, Redwing and New Redwing, are keen promoters of live music, hosting the successful AcousticCafeNights@The Granary every month in Strathaven.Since March 2022, their love of bluegrass and acoustic music has launched them into the world of broadcasting, presenting their radio show, BluegrassBeats on Avondale Radio

Date- Friday,19th June, 2026
Doors open 7.15pm -music - 8.00pm-10pm
Place - The Granary at the Town Mill Strathaven. ML106LF
Entry- £10 (ON DOOR) including filter coffee, tea and home baking, along with strawberry cakes for the summer!
Children under 16 free. Limited seating.

AcousticCafeNights@theGranary are delighted to announce that MARTHA SPENCER TRIO will be playing at the Granary on the 14th August.

Martha Spencer Trio with Lucas Pasley & Jake Dwyer

“Appalachian music, through and through, with all the dynamism of a string band and the longing of a lovelorn country song.” – Rolling Stone Country

“Martha Spencer makes traditional-tinted magic on Wonderland.” – No Depression

“Rolling from the mountains of Virginia, Spencer provides an update on the high lonesome sound, blending equal parts country and bluegrass with a high-flying rockabilly sensibility.” – Austin Chronicle, Americanafest

“Spencer’s breathy soprano lends an ethereal vibe…” – The Boot“Beguiling as a charm cast in the wind, Martha Spencer spins songs of timeless woods-dwelling folk.” – Americana Highway

Martha Spencer is a singer-songwriter, mountain musician and dancer from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. She grew up in the musical Spencer family and learned to play several instruments (guitar, fiddle, banjo, bass, dulcimer, mandolin) and flatfoot/clog at a young age. She performs and has recorded with various groups and has been involved with several roots music projects. She has played shows, festivals and led workshops across the US, Australia, UK, and Europe. Martha’s first solo album has been featured in articles in Rolling Stone Country, No Depression, Wide Open Country, Bluegrass Situation, Americana Highways, PopMatters and more. She also has been included in articles in the NY Times, Austin Chronicle and Billboard and was a part of the Fiddlin’ documentary movie.

Lucas Pasley is an oldtime fiddler / banjoist  and singer-songwriter from Sparta, NC in the heart of the southern Appalachian mountains.  Lucas’s great uncle was the fiddler for the early country band The Red Fox Chasers, and Lucas has been devoted to the honoring and preserving the traditional music of his region.  He is also a songwriter and pulls lyrics from his family’s writing in addition to his own.  Lucas has released several albums of both his songs and traditional music with his local band Gap Civil.

Jake Dwyer
In addition to playing percussion in the Wonderland Band, Jake Dwyer is a songwriter and guitarist for the Jake Dwyer band and also performs solo. Jake sings heartfelt and soulful songs rooted in vintage blues rock tunes.

Support - The Mairs Family Band

Date- Friday,14th AUGUST, 2026
Time -Doors open at 7.15pm. music 8.00pm-10pm
Place - The Granary at the Town Mill Strathaven. ML106LF
Entry- £10 (ON DOOR) including filter coffee, tea and delicious home baking, including American mini ginger muffins!
Children under 16 free. Limited seating available on a first come first served basis, so come early to avoid disappointment!