West Lothian band set to mark special milestone with virtual concert and special guest
A West Lothian band is set to hold a virtual concert with one of the world’s leading trumpet players later this month to celebrate the band’s 150th anniversary.Mike Lovatt, the principal trumpet player with Proms favourite the John Wilson Orchestra and the BBC Big Band, will feature alongside the Scottish Open brass band champion on Saturday, June 27, at 7.30pm in Whitburn Band’s concert to raise money for foodbanks in West Lothian.The band members have recorded eight pieces of music individually from their homes during the lockdown - including two with Mike – and after it is all edited together, the concert will be broadcast for free on Whitburn Band’s YouTube channel.The event will be raising money for the West Lothian Foodbank, who are