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Two of Scotland\u2019s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie, are taking to the road this autumn, in a ten date UK tour.<\/p>\nTwo of Scotland\u2019s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie, are taking to the road this autumn, in a ten date UK tour.<\/p>\n
Recently heralded as \u201ca superb instrumental duo\u201d by BBC Radio 2\u2019s Folk Show presenter, Mark Radcliffe, Mairearad and Anna bring together guitar, accordion, banjo, bagpipes and fiddle, providing a highly energetic performance with an instantly warm and friendly stage presence. <\/p>\n
Following their six-week spring tour and the summer festival season, the duo will tour to venues the length and breadth of the country \u2013 starting in Didcot on October 30, continuing through to Drumnadrochit on November 9, and including Bridgwater, Milton Keynes, Lincoln, London, Birmingham, Kirkcaldy, Stonehaven and New Galloway.<\/p>\n
Having played alongside each other for over ten years, Mairearad and Anna revel in an intuitive approach to each other\u2019s musical ideas and interpretations, and an “almost telepathic communication” on stage (Hi-Arts), where they create \u201cmusic more than the sum of just two parts\u201d (The Scotsman). <\/p>\n
Now based in Glasgow, they both grew up in the Scottish Highlands amidst very similar musical backgrounds, and so share an innate understanding of both traditional and contemporary Scottish culture and music. As a duo they have enjoyed many successes, becoming a much-loved live act.<\/p>\n
Their two albums \u2013 2009\u2019s eponymous debut, and Doubling in 2013 \u2013 have both met wide critical acclaim. Mairearad and Anna was recorded live, just the two musicians and as many microphones \u2013 the live double act \u2013 whilst Doubling features many layered tracks, building a more complex sound, though still just from the duo. At the heart of Doubling remains the live duo sets, intricately arranged and executed with symbiotic sympathy, enhancing their \u201cmust-see\u201d reputation.<\/p>\n
Both award-winners, Mairearad and Anna can also, individually, be seen performing with a number of well-known bands and artists; The Poozies, Blazin\u2019 Fiddles, Bella Hardy, and Box Club, and together they join Scotland\u2019s Celtic Big Band, The Unusual Suspects. <\/p>\n
Looking ahead to the autumn dates, Mairearad said: \u201cWe\u2019re really looking forward to heading out on tour again, and to be visiting a lot of new venues this time round. Individually, we\u2019ve visited a few of them with other projects and bands, so it\u2019s great to be able to return with the duo.<\/p>\n
Anna added: \u201cPlaying in the duo is a real treat for both of us, and we really do love getting out and about to as many places as possible. Within larger bands you tend to have a more defined role \u2013 be that accompanist, melody player, or whatever \u2013 but with the duo, we swap those roles back and fore a good bit. Not only does that make it great fun for us, but a different and, moreover, enjoyable gig for audiences too.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mairearad and Anna\u2019s tour opens in Didcot, Oxfordshire on October 30th, followed by concerts in Bridgwater (October 31st), Milton Keynes (November 1st), Lincoln (November 2nd), London (3rd), Birmingham (4th), Kirkcaldy (6th), Stonehaven (7th), New Galloway (8th) and winds up in the Highland village of Drumnadrochit, on Sunday 9th November.<\/p>\n
For further information on venues, and to book tickets, visit www.mairearadandanna.com. You can also keep up to date with their travels, via their Facebook page \u2013 www.facebook.com\/mairearadandanna – or, individually, on Twitter, at @MairearadG and @abmassie.<\/p>\n
ENDS<\/p>\n
\nFor further information, quotes, images etc, or to request a review and\/or promotional copy of Doubling, contact:<\/p>\n
Craig Corse
\nTwentyTwo Promotions
\nt: 0777 555 6813
\ne: craig@twentytwopromotions.com<\/p>\n
\nNotes to Editors:
\nComplete tour listings:
\nOctober 30 (Thursday) \u2013 DIDCOT \u2013 Cornerstone | cornerstone-arts.org.uk – 01235 515 144
\nOctober 31 (Friday) \u2013 BRIDGWATER \u2013 Bridgwater Arts Centre, as part of \u2018The Levels Collective\u2019 night | bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk – 01278 422 700
\nNovember 1 (Saturday) \u2013 MILTON KEYNES \u2013 The Stables | stables.org – 01908 280 800
\nNovember 2 (Sunday) \u2013 LINCOLN \u2013 The Old Bakery | theold-bakery.co.uk – 01522 576 057
\nNovember 3 (Monday) \u2013 LONDON \u2013 Green Note | folkonmonday.co.uk – 020 7485 9899
\nNovember 4 (Tuesday) \u2013 BIRMINGHAM \u2013 Kitchen Garden Caf\u00e9 | kitchengardencafe.co.uk \u2013 0121 443 4725
\nNovember 6 (Thursday) \u2013 KIRKCALDY \u2013 Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club | kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk
\nNovember 7 (Friday) \u2013 STONEHAVEN \u2013 Stonehaven Folk Club | stonehavenfolkclub.co.uk \u2013 01569 764 202
\nNovember 8 (Saturday) \u2013 NEW GALLOWAY \u2013 The CatStrand | catstrand.com \u2013 01644 420 374
\nNovember 9 (Sunday) \u2013 DRUMNADROCHIT \u2013 Glenurquhart Hall | glenurquhart.info<\/p>\n