It was the day The Boy Who Trapped The Sun became The Boy Who Was Trapped in The Snow.
Colin MacLeod was due to travel to Dundee to play The Doghouse in the middle of the worst winter for a century, so it was no surprise when “neck-deep” snow meant his gig had to be cancelled.
He’s making up for that disappointment now though when he fulfils his promise to come back and complete the disrupted tour by appearing at The Doghouse on Sunday.
“I’ve been pretty quiet since then, apart from getting married, so it’s quite nice to get out and do a few gigs, get back into the swing of it a bit.
“It’s just me and a guitar and I’ll be playing a few new tunes as well as songs from the album.”
The Boy Who Trapped The Sun, aka Colin, got a major boost to his fledgling career last year when prestigious label Geffen signed him up on a five-year deal. It was a major shock to him, but the debut album was warmly received by both critics and the public.
Colin moved to London and spent his time travelling between there and his home on Lewis. After his hectic 2010, though, he’s now decided to move back there with his wife and rear sheep on his little croft, and crafting his songs in a gentler environment.
“It’s just one of those things you do when you come from there, to make a living,” he said. “I’m going to take a bit of time to see where my songwriting goes. I’m not going to rush out the second album.”
Given all that, Sunday’s gig might be the last we see of Colin for some time, so get out there and catch his set.
It will be well worth it, especially since he’s supported by Dundee’s own very wonderful Gavin McGinty and Courtney Stuart.
Doors open at 8pm and tickets are £7.50 in advance or £9 on the door.