It was very sad to hear last week of the passing of great singer and educator Anne Neilson. Anne was introduced to traditional music in 1957 at the second meeting of the late Norman Buchan’s ‘Ballads Club’ in Rutherglen Academy, one of the most vital of the crucibles in which the Scottish Folk revival was forged. […]
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Talented Dumfries and Galloway acts set to take local festival by storm
A string of musical talent from Dumfries and Galloway are set to take the Knockengorroch Festival by storm when they perform at the world music event later this month. The festival’s Celtic Longhouse stage will be the atmospheric, participatory heart of the festival and play host to a strong thread of talent from the local […]
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin Photos 2019
We had a great Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin this year in Leith Theatre. So many talented young people led by great tutors. Here are some fabulous photos taken by Martin Forry. Click on the photo to see them. (If you are still not seeing photos click here)
THE ART OF TREEPLING
Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland & The University of Edinburgh present THE ART OF TREEPLING A mini festival of percussive dance culminating the First Footing residency with international dance artist Nic Gareiss TODAY, on International Dance Day, the grand culmination of the First Footing residency – The Art of Treepling – is announced. The mini […]
Last Ticket Batch Released for Killin Music Festival
Killin Music Festival has released the last batch of tickets for their fourth annual festival, which runs from Friday 14 June through to Sunday 16 June. The event takes place in the picturesque village of Killin, at the West end of Loch Tay. Ticket buyers have ploughed through the previous batches, so the final limited […]
How To… Ceilidh mixed instrument workshop with fiddler Claire Gullan (Glasgow)
Join Claire for a two-day, mixed instrument summer workshop and learn the know-how on How To… Ceilidh! Think relaxed group setting, tunes, banter, and getting your creative flow on… Held over two days in the Glasgow’s west end, the workshop will cover everything ceildih, with notated music & mp3 audio of the tunes provided in […]
St Mungo’s Welcome to Scott Skinner
Simon Thoumire has been up in Aberdeen this week and couldn’t miss the opportunity to find out more about one of his musical heroes – fiddler and composer James Scott Skinner. Join him on my journey… Thanks to guitarist Michael Bryan for joining Simon to play the tune. You can download the music for St […]
BBC ‘MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR’ TAKES TO THE ROAD WITH TALISK
On May 3 Edinburgh’s Queen Hall will see the Glasgow-based concertina maestro, ‘splendidly expressive’ fiddler Hayley Keenan and gifted guitarist Graeme Armstrong showcasing their latest acclaimed album Beyond, released last year, as well as new material.The gig, a double bill with the Adam Sutherland Band, will be part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2019. Described by Glasgow Herald as ‘a rockin’powerhouse’ Talisk are one of the most exciting acts on the UK folk scene, renowned for their innovative,high […]
Spending a moment with Gary Innes Podcast
I was very lucky to spend some time with musician, broadcaster and shinty player Gary Innes last week. Gary chat about his latest album Imminent and his life to date and plays a few tunes on his accordion along the way! At the end of the podcast we play the tune Over the Ocean together. […]
Trad Music Spotlight: Tina Jordan Rees
Hands Up for Trad’s Trad Music Spotlight is a monthly feature on a band or solo artist. It was first launched in February 2015 and features musicians who are working in the trad scene – both in Scotland and around the world. We asked Tina Jordan Rees a few questions. What’s happening? I have been […]