Congratulations to Barluath who have been nominated in Up and Coming Artist of the Year sponsored by Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2014. Vote now!
We asked Eddie Seaman of Barluath the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Barluath are a dynamic 6 piece folk band who draw on the traditions of Scotland, Ireland and America. Over the last few years they have been touring extensively around the UK and overseas, selling out venues and working with some of the most well-known names in folk music
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
Barluath are all graduates and students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. The band are all involved in Glasgow’s very vibrant folk scene as well as teaching to promote the wider interest of Scottish Music.
Any particular career highlights?
Some of the band’s highlights include releasing their first album “Source” in 2012. The album was recorded on the Nimbus Label at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and was produced by Phil Cunningham. The band also won a prestigious Danny Kyle Award at Celtic Connections that same year.
They have also travelled to Washington D.C as part of the St Andrews Day Celebrations as well as playing at festivals all over the UK
What are your plans for the future?
The band has recently been in the studio to record its second album, produced by Anna Massie. The album is set to be released in January 2015 and the band has some exciting tour dates in place that will see them headline at festivals across the UK. In 2015 the band are set to tour the UK and make their first trips to Germany and Denmark.
Read more about Barluath
http://http://barluath.com/
Buy a ticket for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on Saturday 13th December in Inverness Leisure, start time 7pm. You’ll have a great time!