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Band Name:Megan MacDonald, Chloë Bryce & Calum McIlroy

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Megan MacDonald, Chloë Bryce & Calum McIlroy are a folk trio based in Glasgow. Hailing from Lairg, Tain, and Aberdeenshire respectively, they blend fiddle, accordion, guitar, and their voices to present an array of dynamic tunes, and delicate songs.

All three have performed extensively across Scotland and beyond, appearing at internationally renowned events including Festival Interceltique de Lorient, Celtic Colours International Festival and Celtic Connections, to name a few.

Chloë graduated from the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with First Class Honours and currently performs and teaches Scottish fiddle, Gaelic song, and Gaelic language. She has gained acclaim for her compositions drawing inspiration from local folklore and was commissioned to write music for Blas Festival 2022, celebrating Gaelic and Highland culture.

Megan performs regularly with folk bands Eabhal and Heisk, and has toured extensively throughout the UK, Europe, China, and the US. Her dynamic and energetic playing-style has made her a sought-after band member, tutor, and session musician across the Scottish Traditional Music scene.

Calum is known for his lyrical approach to flatpicking on the guitar and mandolin. After reaching the final of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition in 2020, he released his debut EP, This Ill Deeds, and was later nominated for the Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of the Year Award at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards in 2021.

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