On Saturday 7th July John Carnie, guitarist and singer living in Aberdeen will visit Stonehaven  to launch his Scottish Guitar Tutor at The Stonehaven Folk Festival.

Although he is a very accomplished flatpicking guitarist, specialising in Scottish traditional music he is also known for his blues guitar playing and singing and mixing of the two traditions.

If you like flatpicking guitar then his recent CD "Far From Home is a must buy" It is a treasure trove of Scotland's musical heritage, showcasing jigs and reels some with a bluesy twist

You can meet John at Celtic Chords in Barclay Street from 12noon or find out more at www.johncarnie.com