Originally hailing from the Highlands, growing up in Glasgow and Studying in London, 24 year old Bass player Ali Watson has recently been making waves with his quartet comprising an all star band of Glasgow musicians - Matt Carmichael, Alan Benzie and Greg Irons. After recording his debut album in February, Watson is excited to present new, freshly polished material to the stage.
With influence from contemporary jazz, Scottish folk and 20th century impressionist classical music, the band quietly transcends traditional genres to produce a set of often complex, yet accessible music comprising lyrical melodies and thoughtful improvisations.
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Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Renfrewshire? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Don't miss a rare chance to see our national dance company at the Beacon, as Scottish Ballet presents three thrilling ballets from some of today's most exciting choreographers!
READ MOREGreenock Light Opera Club presents Stephen Sondheim's deliciously dark musical masterpiece, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, at Beacon Arts Centre!
READ MOREBlue Rose Code are firmly established as one of Scotland's most dynamic live bands don't miss them live at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 8th November!
READ MORESimon & Oscar will perform intimate acoustic versions of all Ocean Colour Scene's big hits and anthems at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 9th November!
READ MOREJoin Cinderella and her friends at Greenock Players as they invite you to come and see if Cinderella will get to the ball and find her happy ever after!
READ MOREJoin the Beacon Arts Centre for a Fee Fi Fo FUN adventure for all the family this December, with their 2024 panto... Jack and the Beanstalk!
READ MOREDickens' masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, is brought to the Beacon Arts Centre stage as a 1950s radio broadcast in front of a studio audience!
READ MOREGuaranteed to get you in the festive mood, come and sing along to great songs from Christmas past with the Christmas Crooners at Beacon Arts Centre!
READ MORELet the Royal Scottish National Orchestra whirl you away to a world of elegant waltzes, playful polkas, and good old-fashioned romance when they return to Beacon Arts Centre!
READ MOREJoin Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 17th January as they share their stories from their time at the club!
READ MOREEuan Stevenson and Konrad Wiszniewski give fascinating insights into the relationship between classical music and jazz in this superb, informal presentation at Beacon Arts Centre!
READ MORE'Mickah Wallace' from legendary film The Commitments continues to spread the gospel of soul, taking up where the iconic movie left off, catch Dave Finnegan and his band live at Beacon Arts Centre!
READ MOREBe transported on a musical journey through the history of Country, when A Country Night in Nashville returns to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 31st January!
READ MORECelebrating the music of Joni Mitchell, Anne Gair and her band explore her most loved album Blue, and other favourites at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 1st February!
READ MOREDon't miss this unfiltered and hilarious evening with Scotland's favourite high octane Kilty Pleasure as Craig brings his new show to Beacon Arts Centre!
READ MORECome shake a tail feather at the Beacon Arts Centre with the UK's official number one Tina Turner tribute... Justine Riddoch and her talented cast!
READ MORESmash-hit tribute show, Thank You For The Music, brings all of ABBA's No. 1 hits to the Beacon Arts Centre stage in a production like no other!
READ MOREDogstar Theatre Company returns to Scottish stages with an ensemble of 8 actors telling the extraordinary story of Gideon Mack, a Church of Scotland minister who doesn’t believe in God.
READ MORECome and join Steptoe & Son for all the hilarious conflict that our four classic episodes have to offer!
READ MOREThe MacDonald Brothers will perform the biggest hits from The Proclaimers to Deacon Blue and Runrig to The Bay City Rollers plus a whole lot more at Beacon Arts Centre in March!
READ MOREDes Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to Beacon Arts Centre as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!
READ MORECome and experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and live band at the Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 3rd April!
READ MORE4.0 is Gary Faulds fourth tour, come and join him for a night of interactive stand-up madness at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 5th April!
READ MOREInternational recording artists Foster & Allen will celebrate an amazing milestone of 50 years in the music business with a UK tour which will include a night at Beacon Arts Centre!
READ MOREThe UK's no.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, returns to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 13th April for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
READ MOREPrepare to hear Aled Jones as you've never heard him before when he brings his Full Circle tour to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 18th April!
READ MOREWhen We Were Young at Beacon Arts Centre is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth.
READ MOREPut on your blue suede shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock 'n' Roll with the UK's supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast at Beacon Arts Centre in May!
READ MORERevel in the classic hits and learn the stories behind them in this intimate show with Paul Young at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 7th June!
READ MOREAdapted for the stage from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, The Dinosaur That Pooped is coming to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 13th July!
READ MOREFree, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
READ MORESilver Spur Country & Western Club is held at Linwood Welfare & Recreational Social Club every Sunday night featuring live bands, gun slinging and line dancing!
READ MOREMeet up, play some music and have some fun at the Clachan Open Mic in Lochwinnoch's Three Churches on the first Wednesday of each month!
READ MORECalling all Country fans, it may not be Texas but Paisley's oldest pub, The Old Swan will bring you the newest Country music every week at their Wild Wild Wednesdays night!
READ MORETake part in all your favourite dances... Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Strip the Willow, St. Bernard's Waltz and many more at Paisley Ceilidhs' Monthly Ceilidh!
READ MOREPaisley's premium drag show! Featuring outstanding Scottish drag performers, Pai-SLAY is an exciting, fun and inclusive night!
READ MOREJames Grant is one of the most renowned and respected performers Scotland has ever produced, don't miss him live at Paisley Arts Centre on Thursday 7th November!
READ MOREErskine Arts are thrilled to be welcoming not only their close friend but renowned singer-songwriter Yvonne Lyon for a special live performance on Friday 8th November!
READ MOREBlue Rose Code are firmly established as one of Scotland's most dynamic live bands don't miss them live at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 8th November!
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