Ghost Girl was written by one of The Poozies’ co-founders (and current members), Sally Barker. It comes from their 2015 album, Into The Well, released on May 25. The Poozies burst on to the folk scene in 1991 (2016 is their 25th anniversary), turning heads as they crossed Scottish and Gaelic folk with blues, soul, […]
The Banks of Ness / EuroJig by The Duplets
Banks of Ness, Traditional Eurojig by Fraya Thomsen Arranged by The Duplets. Brought up in the Highlands of Scotland, Gillian Fleetwood and Fraya Thomsen first met in musical workshops at Balnain House, Inverness. Both went on to study in Glasgow where their friendship and musical partnership continued to develop and resulted in the formation of […]
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. […]
Scottish Gathering for Piano by Stephen J. Wood
Skye Boat Song is the first single taken from composer-pianist Stephen J. Wood’s stunning CD album ‘Scottish Gathering for Piano’ released this Spring (Eklectica Records). A frequent visitor to family and friends in the Western Isles and Scotland over many years, Stephen J. Wood has drawn his inspiration for this album from live traditional musicians […]
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 […]
Thorb the Robot/Rosie Shand of Grantown by Adam Sutherland
Thorb the Robot (Adam Sutherland) Rosie Shand of Grantown (Adam Sutherland) These are the first two tunes from Adam’s debut solo album ‘Squall’ which was released to critical acclaim in 2013. The album is made up entirely of his own stylistic and charming compositions and was recorded live in front of a captive audience in […]
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 […]
Provost of Forgandenny by Simon Thoumire and Ian Carr
I first heard Provost of Forgandenny when looking for information on fiddler Ian Powrie. It was played on a video on the Box and Fiddle website in the background and it jumped out at me! When I looked into it it was a tune by accordionist by Bobby Crowe who had written it for Ian. […]
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 – […]
One Step Closer by Hannah Read
The opening track from Hannah’s album recorded in Boston. Hannah Read is a Scottish born, New York dwelling singer-songwriter, fiddle player and composer. Raised in Edinburgh and on The Isle of Eigg, Hannah started playing Scottish traditional music at the age of six. She studied in Paris before she moved to the US to attend […]
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