Monday May 18 2015, 12:00 AM
First findings from a long term study of the charity Sistema Scotland's Big Noise orchestras in Stirling's Raploch and Glasgow's Govanhill show convincing evidence of positive change to children's lives. Researchers conclude the programme...
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Thursday January 2 2014, 12:00 AM
Fearghas Kelly has written a wonderful piece on an encounter he had with Michael at a gig in Paisley back in 2008. He has kindly agreed for us to use it here. You can read it at Fearghas's blog website 
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Monday March 4 2013, 12:00 AM
Frida Kahlo has taken up residence at The Tay Bridge Bar on the Perth Road, Dundee. The portrait of Frida titled Frida Kahlo's Visit To The Howff and painted by Michael was presented to Jimmy Marr mine host at The Tay Bridge Bar by Michael's...
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Saturday February 2 2013, 12:00 AM
  Alice Marra performing at All Will Be Well - Pauline Keightley Photography Reviews of the sellout All Will Be Well Tribute Concert having been appearing in the national and local press and social media. Pauline Keightley's...
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Tuesday December 6 2011, 12:00 AM
Michael Marra was asked to sit as the subject for a recent 3 day masterclass given by Scottish artist Calum Colvin titled Portraits for the Future as part of V&A at Dundee series of events.. The final portrait can be is on view at The...
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Sunday October 2 2011, 1:00 AM
The Fiddle Tree at Inver near Dunkeld in Perthshire where Niel Gow was inspired to write many of his wonderful fiddle tunes.   The bench at the base of the tree is inscribed with the lyrics of Michael Marra's "Niel Gow's Apprentice"...
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Friday August 27 2010, 1:00 AM
***** - Review by Rob Adams from today's Herald It may seem strange to talk about new-found confidence when considering a musician who has some 40 years’ experience of treading the boards and a substantial body of recorded work, but...
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Wednesday August 18 2010, 1:00 AM
A short interview with Michael Marra from The Scotsman's Edinburgh Festivals 
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Saturday May 29 2010, 1:00 AM
From the Perthshire Advertiser - A review of the Perth Theatre gig with Mr McFall's Chamber - From the Edinburgh Guide -  Review of Queens Hall Gig You Can Take The Boy Out of Dundee.. ... Rob Adams Review From the Scotsman - Jan...
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Saturday May 1 2010, 1:00 AM
  Hamish has been recorded by the pupils of St John's High School.  The recording will raise funds for the school's community enterprise project, with donations also going to United for Kids. "Hamish the Goalie" will be sung by 6th...
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