Tolbooth Café Concerts – Rhona Macfarlane

Rhona Macfarlane is a singer-songwriter from Scotland whose reflective, vulnerable story telling casts a spell over her audiences. Having been described as someone who “has the soul of someone years beyond her age,” her songs are personal, honest, and intimate. Although rooted in a folk acoustic style she is also a classical violinist and pianist. This musical background influences her piano, guitar and string arrangements which create a sound that is uniquely hers and has been described by Folk Radio UK as ‘building an atmosphere of tranquillity and respite.’

Rhona released her latest EP ‘Closing the Window’ in November 2021. Produced by Matt Ingram (credits Laura Marling), the EP is a collection of songs inspired by a time of inward reflection and solitude during the pandemic. A time when family and friend ties were cut and sharing music was limited.

The Tolbooth café Concert series was made possible with thanks to funding from Creative Scotland.