Jim Malcolm to perform in Ashe

Radio Scotland calls him the new male voice of Scotland. Folkworld said "Malcolm is, without any doubt, one

of the best singers and most gifted songwriters to be found today on the Scottish folk scene". Scots Magazine uses one word to describe him electrifying. Not exactly a word you would expect for a folk singer but the description is accurate. Through his pen, voice, guitar and occasional harmonica, Jim Malcolm has been changing people's perception of the folk singer title for the last several years.

On Thursday, Nov. 20, Jim brings his songs, his heritage and some humor to White Hart Woods in West Jefferson for a concert that promises to leave you with great music memories. This winner of the 2004 Scots Trad Music Award for Songwriter of the Year brings the best of Scotland's music to a wonderful, intimate setting and this opportunity comes seldom. Fortunately for the High Country, this veteran performer's tour itinerary brings him close enough to the area to make this concert possible.

Not only has Jim won the Scots Trad award for songwriting but also that same year he received another honor as a member of the internationally renowned musical group, Old Blind Dogs, who won Group of the Year award. And now Jim has been nominated for Scots Singer of the Year for 2008 that will be awarded next month. His wit, style, lyrics and manner put him in a category that transcends the folk singer label and will make for a special evening of music.

Celtic Force Enterprises, which is owned by Ashe resident Donovan Murray, is working in association with White Hart Woods to produce this concert. For the last decade Murray has worked with festivals and tourism in the High Country and currently runs the music for the Celtic Groves and Concerts at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. Now Celtic Force has expanded to handle several events in 5 states and also works as booking agent for some of the best performers in today's Celtic music market. Murray stated, "Over the last ten years I've had the opportunity to work with some of Celtic music's best entertainers. There is no doubt that Jim Malcolm ranks among the top talent on the Celtic music scene today."

Tickets for this show are $20 and seating is limited. The doors open at 7 p.m. and there will be a cash bar available. Make your reservations by contacting White Hart Woods at (336)246-3600 or clicking to www.whitehartwoods.com. This concert is being sponsored by River House Inn.