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 RURA a few questions.
What’s happening?
We’re touring the UK in May!
13-May Friday – INVERNESS – Eden Court
14-May Saturday – ULLAPOOL – Glen Urquhart Hall
15-May Sunday – FOCHABERS – Inchberry Hall
16-May Monday – ABERDEEN – The Lemon Tree
17-May Tuesday – EDINBURGH – The Mash House
18-May Wednesday – SOUTHPORT – The Atkinson
19-May Thursday – SHREWSBURY – Theatre Severn
20-May Friday – SHEPLEY – Shepley Spring Festival
21-May Saturday – OTLEY – Courthouse
22-May Sunday – STROUD – The Convent
23-May Monday – COLCHESTER – Arts Centre
24-May Tuesday – BARNARD CASTLE – The Witham
25-May Wednesday – PEEBLES – Eastgate Arts Centre
26-29 May – ORKNEY FOLK FESTIVAL
When was the band formed?
Jack Smedley (fiddle), Steven Blake (pipes/whistle) & David Foley (bodhran) met whilst at university together and met singer Adam Holmes and the bands first guitarist Chris Waite through various projects in and around Glasgow. The band formed in 2010 and we performed a few times throughout the following months. In 2011 we really started getting proper slots at festivals and gigs.
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What excites you about performing Scottish music?
I think we all love how diverse the scene is. There are so many amazing bands and musicians within Scotland. Some of the collaborative projects that have come out of the scene over recent years and the influence other genres have had on folk music is very exciting too.
What’s next for you?
Throughout 2016 we’ll be touring the UK, Austria and Germany. We’re also set for another busy summer of festivals including a return visit to Tønder Festival in Denmark!
Read more about RURA at their website http://www.rura.co.uk