Congratulations to Trail West who have been nominated in Dance band of the Year sponsored by National Association of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2016. Vote now!
We asked Ian Smith of Trail West the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
With all band members hailing from the Hebridean Isles of Tiree and South Uist, the music and culture that they were raised in remains a pure and refreshing trademark in the sound of Trail West.
The band’s second album, ‘Rescattermastered’ represents the next step on the journey for this exciting west coast quartet.
As with the band’s first release (‘The One That Got Away’, 2013), Rescattermastered demonstrates the incredible musicianship of frontline pair Seonaidh MacIntyre and Ian Smith through high-energy tunes and arrangements, accompanied by the multi-instrumental talents of Andrew Findlater and Alain Campbell.
In addition to this, a wide selection of songs now highlight the development and maturity of a band leading the thriving scene of ‘Glasgow Gaels’ ensuring that traditional music in Scotland has a very strong future.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
With three members hailing from the island of Tiree, where there is a very strong traditional music scene, and one member from South Uist, where piping is particularly strong, involvement in Traditional Scottish Music was inevitable for all four members of the band.
Any particular career highlights?
Winning the Scottish Dance Band of the Year award in 2013 was a particular highlight.
What are your plans for the future?
We are hoping to continue our busy schedule of gigs throughout Scotland and hope to perform at more functions abroad.
Read more about Trail West
http://www.trail-west.co.uk
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailwestband
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/trailwestband
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.
