Congratulations to The Outside Track who have been nominated in Live Act of the Year sponsored by Greentrax Recordings in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2019. Vote here! Vote now!
We asked Ailie Robertson of The Outside Track the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Winner of ‘Best Group’ in both the Live Ireland awards and the Tradition In Review awards, The Outside Track are one of the top Celtic acts in the world. They were ‘Best Live Act’ nominees in the MG Alba Scots Traditional Music Awards, and won the German Radio Critics Prize for their album Flash Company. Live Ireland called them, ‘Among the top bands in the world – stunning on every cut!’.
The Outside Track’s marriage of Celtic music, song and dance has been rapturously received around the world. Hailing from Scotland, Ireland, and Cape Breton, its five members are united by a love of traditional music and a commitment to creating new music on this as a foundation. They blend fiddle, accordion, harp, guitar, whistle, step-dance and vocals with breathtaking vitality. Their blend of boundless energy and unmistakable joie de vivre has won them a large following around the globe.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
We’ve all been involved with traditional music since we were children – it’s a way for us to connect with the past, and to make connections in the present
Any particular career highlights?
Playing for 12,000 people in Mumbai!
What are your plans for the future?
In 2020 we’ll be touring the UK, Germany, Switzerland, France USA, Canada and Denmark!
Read more about The Outside Track
http://www.theoutsidetrack.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/outsidetrack/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/outsidetrack
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/theoutsidetrack/
If you wish to attend the final ceremony, tickets are are priced £25 (+ Booking Fee), and Concessions are available. To book please call Aberdeen Music Hall Box Office on 01224 641122, or visit: https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/all-shows/the-mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards/2734. Bands performing on Saturday 7th December include Skerryvore, Session A9, Benedict Morris (BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award Winner 2019), Heisk, Aberdeenshire Youth Band, Sian, Robyn Stapleton, Mairi Campbell and the Pendulum Band, Susan MacFadyen Scottish Dance Band and more to be announced. There will also be a late night ceilidh after the Awards till 1am.
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