Charismatic front man of the Scottish band Runrig, Canadian born Bruce’s music is based on Celtic rock inspired by the Scottish highlands. The album was recorded in Ireland, with half the songs written by Bruce, along with a few classic folk songs from Nova Scotia. “Farewell Nova Scotia” can almost be described as his home [...]
The music was all written by Simon over the last twenty years, reflecting his time in Donegal, Manchester, Edinburgh, Asturias and Uist. The CD was recorded over four days in May 2011 at Grogarry Lodge in South Uist. One of the tracks was recorded at a concert given during these four days. Simon Bradley (fiddle, [...]
Second album – energetic, raw ceilidh music from this inimitable four piece band from Scotland’s Western Isles, who have developed a huge fan base. In January 2012, BBC Alba screened Beware The Vatersay Boys, a one hour documentary charting their lives during the six months before the band’s gig at the Glasgow Barrowlands on Hogmanay. [...]
A project highlighting the connection between Scotland, Alaska and a stream of infinite Earth-circling lines of parallel latitude. Cheyenne was brought up in Alaska and spent nine years in Scotland. Her music comes from a variety of sources. Cheyenne Brown (Dusty Strings harp), Seylan Baxter (cello), Jon Bews (fiddle), Dave Boyd (pan art hang, frame [...]
The Haddington Pipe Band, under the direction of Pipe Major David Leckie, is a highly regarded community band, which was formed in 1981. The Band and Committee are highly regarded for their outstanding work within the Lothians and beyond and were recognised for this by being voted Pipe Band Of The Year at The [...]
The accordion whizz-kid’s quality of playing is excellent and the title track is just superb. This young man is definitely one to watch.Brandon is the All Scotland Junior Traditional Accordion Solo Champion 2011. Brandon McPhee (accordion, harmony vocal), Alistair MacDonald (2nd accordion), Manson Grant (piano, vocals), Heather Sinclair (bass), Robert Cameron (drums). “During my [...]
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