Summary: This is the second of Radio Magnetic’s previews of The Edge Festival. Having presented a programme of live music events during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the past ten years, DF Concerts have put together a distinctive line up of credible acts offering fans the unique chance to see their favourite artists in intimate surroundings. This programme sees music from some of the indie bands and artists performing at The Edge Festival this year including David Byrne, Broken Records, Mumford & Sons, Ian Broudie, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Malcolm Middleton. We also speak to Amanda Palmer and Andrew Bird about why they’re looking forward to performing in Edinburgh as part of The Edge Festival. Tracklist David Byrne & Brian Eno – Strange Overtones Broken Records – A Good Reason Mumford & Sons – Roll Away Your Stone Foy Vance – Shed A Little Light Amanda Palmer – Ampersand Ian Broudie – Song For No-one Magazine – Shot By Both Sides Red Hot Chilli Pipers – We Will Rock You Carolina Liar – I’m Not Over Andrew Bird – Anonanimal Malcolm Middleton – Red Travelling Socks For more information about the festvial, artists and to buy tickets, visit The Edge Festival website. theedgefestival.com
