An instrumental track from RURA’s five-star (Songlines, July 2015) album, Despite The Dark. Two tunes from members of the band – “The Boys of Ballydowse” by David Foley (bodhran, flute), and “The Smasher” by Jack Smedley (fiddle). Ballydowse is a fictional town in the south of Ireland, and the setting for the independent film ‘The […]
On the loose again by Alan Reid and Rob van Sante
John Paul Jones was a Scottish born mariner who fought for the Americans in the Revolutionary War and later became an Admiral in the Russian Navy. On this journey John Paul Jones Sails with his ship the Bonhomme Richard around the British Isles. He makes a failed attempt to burn the port of Leith and […]
High Drivin’ set by Taliska
From the sleeve notes: A meaty dish to get the digestive system a kick start. Like a good dose of caffeine, these tunes will get you up and jigging about – you’ll not be able to sit still. Playing to sell-out audiences at folk festivals and boutique music venues alike, Taliska are a force to […]
The Fiddlers’ Bid Ode to Joy by Fiddlers’ Bid
Fiddlers Bid – All Dressed in Yellow: The Shetland Band’s latest release All Dressed in Yellow is an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary styles, both in melody and arrangement, played by a mature, innovative band combining outstanding musicianship. The album could be described as a suite of music lasting almost 45 minutes where the […]
Shell Story by Twelfth Day
The title track from Twelfth Day’s new mini-LP Shell Story, out 18 May 2015. Shell Story features three new tracks as well as four remixes from their 2014 album The Devil Makes Three. The title track is based on a short story of the same name by George McKay Brown, from his collection Winter Tales. […]
The Coffee House by David Grubb
A fiddle led observation of the customers who come and go in a coffee shop and their characters. Slide Guitar, Double Bass, Piano and percussion give the piece a lasting jazz feel, however the dominant fiddle melody keeps the track rooted in traditional territory. “An album of wondrous beauty from start to finish” – Folk […]
My Love is Like a Red Red Rose by Ceolbeg with Davy Steele
Robert Burns left us many beautiful love songs but this, it is suggested by many, is his greatest. This outstanding and definitive version is sung to heart breaking effect by Davy Steele, accompanied beautifully by his friends in the band Ceolbeg Artist website: http://www.greentrax.com Single title: My Love is Like a Red Red Rose Album […]
Problem by Ross Ainslie
Problem is a track from Ross Ainslie’s debut album “Wide Open”. Playing pipes, whistles and cittern, Perthshire’s Ross Ainslie is one of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians and composers. He is a member of the acclaimed trad/fusion bands Treacherous Orchestra, Salsa Celtica and India Alba, plays in a duo with Irish Uilleann piper Jarlath Henderson, and […]
The Clasping Sea by Alistair Ogilvy
This is a song called ‘The Clasping Sea’ taken from Alistai Ogilvy’s new album ‘July Moon’ Releasing 4th of May. Recorded at Chem19, the album was produced by Louis Abbott ( Admial Fallow ) This track features special guest Karen Matheson (Capercaillie) it also features Alistair’s core Kieran Heather on electric guitar and Kristan Havey […]
Between the Pines by RURA
With lyrics from acclaimed Scottish singer, Adam Holmes, and a tune from piper and whistle player, Steven Blake (both members of the band), ‘Between the Pines’ is a stirring, anthemic song from RURA’s hotly anticipated second album, ‘Despite the Dark’, released on April 27. One of the most hotly anticipated – and feverishly requested – […]
