Hands Up for Trad are inviting bands to send in a demo to take part in The Battle of the Folk Bands 2019 competition to be held at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival on Saturday January 19th 2019. If you are in a band or have an idea for a band that you haven’t tried out yet this could be for you! We want musicians to take a chance and make a band that you might never have thought of! Your … Read more
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Ian MacKenzie’s Farewell to the Clyde composed by Kenneth Ian MacKenzie
This tune was written for my late father Ian MacKenzie when he retired from a lifetime working from an apprentice boat builder to senior draftsman in and around the Clyde. Composer website: Publisher: PRS Tune type: Air Listen: https://soundcloud.com/kenny-mackenzie If you have a question for Kenneth Ian MacKenzie you can contact them here. If there […] … [Read More...]
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Hands Up for Trad TV 39
This post was originally published hereWatch the latest Hands Up for Trad TV featuring great videos from Rura, Tide Lines, Sophie Stevenson, Dowally and Doris Day! We also unveil our new trad news section! Presented by Simon Thoumire and Alana MacInnes. If you enjoy this content please consider supporting the Hands Up for Trad Patreon […]
The Mist Coming into the Hills composed by Tony Davis
This post was originally published hereTony David wrote this 6/8 march which he was inspired to write by watching mist coming into the hills. You can check it out here. Tell us how you get on! http://musichub.scot/wp-content/uploads/gravity_forms/5-82670318d4cdee8280558b2f108f8074/2019/05/The-Mist-Coming-into-the-Hills.pdf If you would like to view or download The Mist Coming into the Hills composed by Tony Davis […]
Ceilidh House composed by Tony Davis
This post was originally published hereWe have recently renamed our house this is a lively reel to celebrate Composer website: Publisher: Tune type: Reel Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact address. If you would like to view or […]
Years End composed by Tony Davis
This post was originally published hereA respectful end to 2018 which for me personally was not a bad year Composer website: Publisher: Tune type: Other Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact address. If you would like to view […]
Up Agin The Chiuleag composed by Tony Davis
This post was originally published hereThis is a march that depicts elements of the 1745 Rebellion. General Wade and the English Army were plagued by these creatures and misinterpreted the sound of the Scottish word as “Hooligan”………they were of course talking about midges Composer website: Publisher: Tune type: March Listen: If you have a question […]
Take the Top Road composed by Tony Davis
This post was originally published hereA travelling reel Composer website: Publisher: Tune type: Reel Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact address. If you would like to view or download Take the Top Road composed by Tony Davis click here. […]
Ma Bonnie Wee Lad composed by Tony Davis
This post was originally published hereThis is a lullaby that works Composer website: Publisher: Tune type: Scots Song Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact address. If you would like to view or download Ma Bonnie Wee Lad composed […]
The Piper on Westminster Bridge composed by Tony Davis
This post was originally published hereThis tune was written following several visits to Westminster Bridge in London. There is often a piper playing and the sound can be heard a fair way along the embankment Composer website: Publisher: Tune type: March Listen: If you have a question for Tony Davis you can contact them here. […]