THERE'S a treat in store next month when Carol Laula, one of Scotland's finest singer-songwriters, plays St Andrews.
With "a style which bobs around somewhere between Joni Mitchell and Joan Armatrading", Carol has built up a huge fan base – though commercially she's never had the recognition she so deserves.
Carol Laula
She first captivated the media and her audience in 1990, when her independent single, 'Standing Proud' was chosen to represent Glasgow in its year of culture.
During the '90s, she toured Asia and Europe, before appearing on stage in at New York's famous Carnegie Hall and showcasing her work on the S tateside circuit.
The same decade saw her team up with Stuart Adamson to produce a series of songs that will no doubt be seen as a legacy to the talent of the late Big Country singer / songwriter.
In 1997, Carol took a study break - supposedly - but while she studied for her Honours Degree in Politics and English Literature, she couldn't resist branching out into other aspects of the media and made her debut presenting shows for both BBC Radio and Scottish Television.
The noughties are shaping up to be another busy decade for her. As well as touring new countries, such as Iceland, she has performed across the UK and Ireland with Eliza Gilkyson and appeared at Glastonbury - something of a highlight, when she not only shared the bill with Billy Bragg, but also met her hero, Tony Benn.
It's her ability to remain true to the raw gigging experience that has made her such an enduring performer and brought her such critical acclaim.
Wed Sept 10, 8pm Carol Laula, Byre Theatre, St Andrews, tickets £14.
