Festival Fringe productions in The Little Theatre 'beyond the treasure house of salamis, cheeses, balsamic vinegars and olive oils' (Sunday Times). 'If anything makes a London-based gourmet jealous of the Scots, it is Valvona & Crolla' (Financial Times).

Bluebell Swing bring the enchanting sound of the 1940s to life with their sparkling renditions of Great American show tunes. Their unique fusion of manouche jazz and swing captures the essence of a bygone era. 

Bluebell Swing at the Fringe

Scotland’s roots folk/Americana trio Paper Sparrows captivate with their twin-guitar, harmonies and double bass. 'Highly recommended' (Celtic Connections). 'Infectious' (Americana-UK.com). RnR Magazine said 'the epithet ‘debut album’ belies the depth of skill and experience behind the band members'.

Paper Sparrows

Sekoya is an interdisciplinary trio, harmoniously combining European music with American jazz, to create a sincere genre-defying musical entanglement uniquely their own, focusing on energy and improvised interplay. 'A beautifully crafted piece of work' (Scotsman).

Sekoya: Live at the Fringe

Accordion and clarinet music from around the world, played with an infectious sense of enjoyment. Combining great skill with light-hearted and humorous interactions. 'Superb musicianship – a great double act' (Scotsman).

That's Entertainment

Dynamic renditions of great jazz tunes from all eras from two award winning performers, Brian Kellock (piano) and Dick Lee (reeds). 'Intimately convivial... fine playing, with some deliciously liquorice-toned clarinet... [Kellock is] habitually ebullient' (Scotsman).

Jazz Jamboree

Come and share our love for the magical, intimate world of French song with Caroline Salmon (soprano) and Anne Evans (piano). Escape to these enchanting and poignant mini soundscapes with us.

Fauré and La Belle Chanson

Award-winning violinist, vocalist and BBC broadcaster, Seonaid Aitken, and top jazz guitarist Conor Smith present a swingin’ show to celebrate two Jazz icons – French violin master Stéphane Grappelli and First Lady of Song vocalist Ella Fitzgerald.

Grappelli and Ella

Award-winning fiddle/guitar duo, described as 'utterly enchanting' by Songlines magazine. Their folky approach to composition weaves in influences from klezmer, jazz, old-time and more. Songs and tunes which both captivate and make you move your feet.

Dowally

Vocalist Christine Adams cooks up another helping of dirty blues and swing from the era of joint-jumping, boisterous Harlem rent parties. With trumpeter Colin Steele, reedman Dick Lee, guitarist Phil Adams and bassist Jerry Forde.

Pitchblenders: Bootleg Blues

Inspired by a true story, this meta-theatrical dive into Italian culture follows desperate actors scrambling to stage a Fringe show. Experience the beauty of Italian literature and the terror of looming deadlines. Performed in Italian with English subtitles.

No Shakespeare

The finest instrumental Parisian swing you'll hear this side of the River Seine. Hear Django Reinhardt, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington and more. The Swingaholics are: Dick Lee (clarinet), Uri Stav (guitar), Iain McNally (guitar) and Owen MacDonald (bass). 'Sinuous, swooping and impeccably syncopated' **** (Scotsman).

The Swingaholics at Valvona & Crolla

Philip Contini brings to life the timeless love songs of Italian composer Francesco Paolo Tosti (1846-1916) in a heartfelt hour of enchanting 19th and 20th-century Italian melodies, accompanied by Anne Evans on piano.

Songs of Tosti: An Intimate Performance with Philip Contini and Anne Evans

Folk and pop classics, traditional and contemporary gems from Scotland and beyond, plus self-penned songs in a genre-defying show from '…one of the best singers in Scotland…' (Tom Paxton). brucedavies.com

Hand Picked – Celebrating 40 Years in Music

The music of Sinatra, Goodman, Ella, Nina, Tony and Nat, Glenn Miller, Andy Williams, Sammy Davis Jnr; plus by request, Stevie Wonder, Lennon and McCartney. Abundant musical nostalgia, fascinating tales, pure joy!

Fascinating Rhythm!

Experience the beauty of Italian and Neapolitan love songs and the enduring classics of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin in a captivating 30-year musical journey with Philip Contini and his six-piece Be Happy Band!

La Dolce Vita: A Celebration with Philip Contini

Celebrate the arrival of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in style at Valvona & Crolla with this relaxed tasting of delicious Italian sparkling wines, tutored by Francesco Cardinale, DipWSET. Includes a selection of crostini to taste.

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