Released on the bands popular Western Ocean CD in June 2014. Angus MacPhail and Andrew Stevenson met while studying at what is now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and originally formed the band with a mission to champion classic Scottish Highland West Coast music. They built a solid reputation as a musical powerhouse over several […]
Homage by Paddy Callaghan
This is a 2 tune track from the E.P. released by Paddy Callaghan in the summer of 2013. The track comprises of the traditional tune ‘Sporting Paddy’ followed by the Johnny Óg Connolly Reel – ‘Homage to Rooney’ The release is widely available online through the usual outlets – iTunes, Amazon, Google Play e.t.c. Paddy […]
Queen of Argyll by Silly Wizard
The Queen of Argyll was always a hugely popular live song for Silly Wizard, one of Scotland’s all-time most influential folk bands. This version was recorded in front of a sell out crowd in Cambridge, Massachusetts during the band’s 1983 North American tour. The recording was originally released as 2 LPs. A repackaged and re-mastered […]
Barney’s by Alasdair MacCuish & The Black Rose Ceilidh Band
Barney’s’ is from Alasdair MacCuish and the Black Rose Ceilidh band’s latest album, No Half Measures. The track represents the band’s approach to Scottish dance music – swinging music featuring great tunes and played with both the listener and the dancer in mind. Alasdair MacCuish & the Black Rose Ceilidh Band has been putting their […]
The Rut by Skerryvore
‘The Rut’ is an instrumental track written by Skerryvore piper Martin Gillespie from the bands latest album ‘Chasing The Sun’ Inspired by sun-filled summers spent on Tiree that were the springboard for the band forming, ‘Chasing The Sun’ is the fifth and arguably most mature sounding Skerryvore album. Skerryvore first formed on the tiny lsle […]
MacPherson’s Rant by Highland Way
MacPherson’s Rant into the Wise Maid Playing everything from High Energy Festivals to Performing Arts Theaters, from Scotland to Nova Scotia, Ireland to California, Highland Way are uncompromising professionals. These seasoned studio session musicians bring that same polished energy to stages around the world. With their huge repertoire they know how to tailor their performance […]
The Badger by Anna Massie
The first track of Anna Massie’s 2nd album – The Missing Gift. A review for the album says “The Missing Gift is the second release from multi-instrumentalist Anna Massie, Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2003, who features on fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, and tenor guitar, in her regular pairing with guitarist/singer Jenn […]
