Hands Up for Trad Showcase
Hands Up for Trad Showcase 2021: The Canny Band
The Canny Band are performing at the Hands Up for Trad Showcase on Saturday 10th April between 1pm and 9.30pm. You can watch them live on Hands Up for Trad's Facebook and YouTube. We asked The Canny Band a few questions. Tell Us About Yourself A collaboration born from a love of traditional music and fuelled by student poverty, The Canny Band are an eclectic trad trio based in Glasgow. Sam … [Read More...]
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