Congratulations to Gary Innes who have been nominated in Instrumentalist of the Year sponsored by Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017. Vote now!
We asked Gary Innes of Gary Innes the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
I am an accordionist from the Highland village of Spean Bridge, ex shinty player turned commentator and presenter of 'Take the Floor'. I can usually be found playing with my musical buddy in crime, Ewen Henderson, Mànran and more recently this year with ERA, after releasing my new solo album of the same name. If you haven't heard it yet, it's definitely worth ripping off one of your pals that has it 🙂
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
I am involved in Scottish music because for me there is no better job in the world for craic and a carry on. We're all a mental bunch, but you wouldn't change it.
Any particular career highlights?
Career highlights include performing at a World Peace Concert at the Roman Theatre in Amman, Jordan with a host of LA's top session musicians and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. I've also been fortunate enough to headline a number of festivals at home and abroad with Mànran which is always the dogs danglies and jumping up for a tune with my boyhood heroes Runrig over the years have definitely been highlights.
What are your plans for the future?
Just to keep her lit, full steam ahead Macphail!
Read more about Gary Innes
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If you would like to come along to the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards in Paisley’s Lagoon Centre call 0300 300 1210 or to buy online visit www.paisley2021.co.uk/events/the-mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards. Tickets can also be purchased via Paisley Arts Centre. Bands performing on Saturday 2nd December include Elephant Sessions, The Shee Big Band, Siobhan Miller, Tidelines, Paisley Fèis, Snuffbox, The Seamus O’Sullivan Experience, Lori Watson, Jenna Reid and Harris Playfair, Songs of Bàrd Phàislig (featuring Gillebrìde MacIlleMhaoil, Sìneag MacIntyre, Màiri NicAonghais, Seonaidh MacIntyre, Ewan MacPherson, Mhairi Hall, Màiri Nic a Mhaoilein and more to be announced. There will also be a late night ceilidh after the Awards till 1am.