Congratulations to Barluath who have been nominated in Folk band of the Year sponsored by Threads of Sound in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2016. Vote now!
We asked Ainsley Hamill of Barluath the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Barluath are a diverse and innovative Glasgow-based Scottish folk band, who embrace both the traditional and contemporary music of Scotland, Ireland and America. Barluath have continued to grow since forming in early 2010 and have delighted many audiences, such as with their appearances at Scotland’s Celtic Connections, Festival Interceltique de Lorient and PipingLive! to name only a few as festivals in Germany, Belgium and Denmark. The band have also worked on several European tours. The band released their debut album ‘Source’ on the Nimbus Alliance record label in September 2012 to widespread critical acclaim. This has been followed up with their second album ‘At Dawn of Day’ released in 2015.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
We love the music, songs, and carrying on the tradition
Any particular career highlights?
Winning the Danny Kyle Open Stage Award in 2012
Playing Celtic Connections 2012,13,14
Up and coming nomination at the Trad Awards 2014
Playing Festival Interceltique de Lorient 2016
What are your plans for the future?
We’re looking to record our third studio album and continue to tour both in Britain and abroad
Read more about Barluath
http://www.barluath.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Barluath/?fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/barluath
If you would like to come along to the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards in Dundee’s Caird Hall call the Caird Hall box office on (01382) 434940 or buy online.
