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 […]
Away From the Pits by Barluath
Away from the Pits was written by Chris Algar and first recorded by Vin Garbutt. When the song was written (c.1990) coal mines were still operating in Stoke. A new seam had been built under the road where Chris lived, and he noticed houses on the street starting to deteriorate following this. The stimulus for […]
The Grackle by Mec Lir
Recorded at the Nunnery in the Isle of Man in 2014, “The Grackle” consists of three jigs: Lisnagun Jig by Brendan Ring, The Grackle by Malcolm Stitt, John Stenson’s No. 2 Musicians: Tomás Callister (Fiddle), Adam Rhodes (Guitar Bouzouki), David Kilgallon (Keys), Greg Barry (Drums & Percussion). Mec Lir are a brand new group formed […]
The Whelker by Sketch
From the forthcoming cd by Sketch due for release in May 2015 Spearheading a radical new wave of Celtic-based dancefloor sounds, Sketch is the latest brainchild of drummer and producer Iain Copeland, and the perfect roof-raising act. With Iain on percussion and programming, the line-up also features the stunning Gaelic vocals of Darren Maclean, with […]
Thunderhead/The Easy Club Reel/ by Hamish Moore
Hamish and Dick’s groundbreaking album was originally released in 1990, when this unique fusion of folk and jazz burst forth on the Scottish music scene. At the time both Hamish and Dick were independently experimenting with other musicians and line-ups, and there are items included on this album which represent the then Hamish Moore Band, […]
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