This new album by Alex Hodgson ‘The Brig Tae Nae Where’ is based on family memories of summer days past, some spent at Belhaven Bay near Dunbar. It takes a different approach from his debut album and touches on a nautical theme which weaves its spell through traditional and original material.
ISRC: GBBDY1438201
Born, raised and still residing in Prestonpans, East Lothian, it’s no wonder Alex Hodgson’s songwriting has been influenced by his surroundings. Just a stone’s throw away from the famous Jacobite battlefield, along with the many other captivating landmarks around East Lothian, he has never been short of inspiration. Full to the brim with stories, history and myths, his fascination of his home town’s past has been captured and shared with us in his poignant song writing capabilities.
Alex achieved high acclaim on the folk stage as a Scottish singer/songwriter after twice winning ‘Burnsong’, an international competition, held to celebrate the art and power behind composing a song. The competition also led him to represent Scotland in Toronto, Canada, at Folk Alliance 2012, within a new band named ‘Kilmarnock Edition’ which is made up entirely of Burnsong contestants, including the fine Gaelic singer Fiona J. Mackenzie.
Artist website: http://greentrax.com
Single title: The Brig Tae Nae Where
Single artist: Alex Hodgson
Single duration: 3:20
Record Label: Greentrax Recordings Ltd
Catalogue No: CDTRAX382
Writers: Alex Hodgson
Publishers: Grian Music
Explicit?: n
Search Terms: Folk
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