{"id":14933,"date":"2022-01-25T13:56:03","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T13:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/?p=14933"},"modified":"2022-01-25T13:59:10","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T13:59:10","slug":"battle-of-the-folk-bands-2022-kenneth-macfarlane-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/battle-of-the-folk-bands-2022-kenneth-macfarlane-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Battle of the Folk Bands 2022: Kenneth Macfarlane"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Kenneth Macfarlane have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2022. The competition will be held at Celtic Connections on January 29th in the Drygate Brewery at 1pm. Why not come along and join in the fun? You can buy tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We asked Kenneth of Kenneth Macfarlane<\/strong> a few questions about the band.<\/p>\n

Tell us about your band<\/strong><\/p>\n

A recent graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Kenneth brings together friends from different musical backgrounds to fuse together a unique sound. Catchy riffs and synth basslines draw from Jazz, Electronica & Hip-Hop influences, while the newly composed melodies feel rooted within the tradition.<\/p>\n

Who are the band members<\/strong>
\nKenneth Macfarlane – Whistles
\nIona Reid – Keyboard
\nZak Younger Banks – Guitars
\nJack Wakeman – Bass\/Synths
\nCallum Edwards – Drum Kit<\/p>\n

What are you hopes and aspirations for the band?<\/strong>
\nTo write more music together now that covid isn’t as limiting, and to play that live to audiences.<\/p>\n

Check out the band’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Battle of The Folk Bands is a Hands Up for Trad project. Read about the organisation and join our weekly Scottish music information email here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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