John McCusker Trio
John McCusker Trio brings together Scotland’s foremost fiddle player with singer-songwriter Sam Kelly, and multi-instrumentalist Toby Shaer to launch a new album of folk music. Celebrating 35 years as a professional musician, John McCusker’s new album will be released in 2026, launching with a live performance at Edinburgh’s The Queen’s Hall.
John has long been renowned for his skill at transcending musical boundaries: striving to keep his music fresh and exciting, never leaving the past behind but always embracing new sonic adventures. As a live and studio guest he has shared stages with David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Paul Weller, Paolo Nutini, Teenage Fanclub, The Proclaimers, Graham Coxon, Ocean Colour Scene, Idlewild, Eddi Reader, Julie Fowlis, Vicente Amigo, Jerry Douglas… Since 2008, he has been a member of Mark Knopfler’s band, playing arenas around the world including a double bill with Bob Dylan at The Hollywood Bowl & 20 nights at the Royal Albert Hall.
John was awarded the coveted BBC Radio 2 Musician of the Year in 2003 and also The Spirit of Scotland Award for music in 1999 and again in 2009. 2016 saw John receive the Good Tradition Award and perform with his band at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards at The Royal Albert Hall. In 2019 John received the Outstanding Music Performance at The Scottish Culture Awards.
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Happy Hour – ‘Til 7pm every day.
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Enjoy £4 pints of Brooklyn Pilsner or Somersby cider, bottles of house wine for £14 and two of the same cocktails for £12! Perfect for after-work drinks in the Northern Quarter or pre-gig meet ups. Available every day from open – 7pm, please check listings for bar opening times.
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FOOD AND DRINK
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Our trusty bar team serves up an exciting selection of drinks, including: a variety of draught beers, handpicked range of wines, contemporary signature cocktails, as well as low and no alcohol options and soft drinks.
Discover our house cocktail menu here. Fancy something off menu? Our bar staff can also make a wide range of classic cocktails – Just ask!
Our kitchen serves up delicious handmade Roma-style pizzas and bar snacks.
Kitchen closes at 10pm.
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Bar Opening Times
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Monday–Tuesday: 17.00–00.00*
Wednesday–Thursday: 17.00–00.00
Friday: 17.00–late
Saturday: 12.00–late
Sunday: 17.00–00.00*
*Please note: The bar is only open if events are on these days.
More info: https://bandonthewall.org/food-drink/
Artists on stage: 8.00pm
Curfew: 11.00pm
Stage: The Venue
Audience: Unreserved Seating plus Ltd Standing
06th January 2026 at 19:30
