Congratulations to Scott Gardiner who has been nominated in Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of the Year sponsored by TMSA in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2014. Vote now!
We asked Scott Gardiner the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Singer from Forfar in Angus, best known for singing the traditional songs and bothy ballads of North-East Scotland.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
Have been going out and about with the singing since primary school and now, as then, it’s always been about having a liking and enthusiasm for the songs, and the other folk who sing and listen to them.
I also help organize a pucklie music events (main ones being Edinburgh Uni FolkSoc, Kirrie Festival and the Cullerlie Traditional Singing Weekend) and the same applies. It’s good to be a part of real community led events, and to feel you’re doing your bit to help things along.
Any particular career highlights?
There’s been a few one-offs like the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington and a week “working” in Tuscany teaching Scots Song, but the real highlights are more domestic. These include a 20 year run of performances at the Kirriemuir Pensioners Christmas Party, winning the World Bothy Ballad Championship in Elgin, and (along wi guitarist Johnny Kemp) getting the first ever Mexican Wave going at Dunfermline Folk Club.
What are your plans for the future?
No great master plan I’m afraid, but hope to keep singing and enjoying the songs.
Read more about Scott Gardiner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7YQPPoSL4M
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!