The song was inspired by the folktale ‘The Mermaid Wife’. The tale tells the story of a man who falls in love with a mermaid who was found exiled on the shore. He offers her his hand in marriage and they have several children. However, she cannot escape her desire to be back in the […]
The Lads Like Beer by Blazin’ Fiddles
The first track from Blazin’ Fiddles’ latest release Six. Featuring the tunes; The Lads Like Beer, Coral Hill Ladies and Aithsting Smucks. ‘Folk Band of the Year’ at the most recent Scot. Trad. Music Awards, Blazin’ Fiddles lead the way in Scottish Fiddle Music. Formed in 1998 Blazin’ Fiddles have had some of the finest […]
Crazy Street by Gary Innes
Here is the track ‘Crazy Street/An Aird’ from Gary Innes’ new album ‘ERA’ Highland born accordionist, and one of the founding members of Scottish award-winning celtic supergroup Mànran, Gary Innes has released his much-anticipated second solo album, entitled ERA. Gary released his first solo album How’s the Craic back in 2005 and has since released […]
