Congratulations to Ross Couper Band who has been nominated in Album of the Year sponsored by BirnamCD in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024. Vote for Ross Couper Band now!. It’s going to be another great night at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on Saturday 30th November in Inverness Leisure. Why not join us for a brilliant night of music and awards. Buy a ticket here.
We asked Ross of Ross Couper Band the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Ross Couper Band made their debut at Celtic Connections 2023 to a great response. On the back of that performance we were invited to play at various festivals throughout the year. 2023 culminated with the band recording 'The Homeroad' at Gorbals Sound studios in Glasgow. This was released on 3rd May 2024 at Shetland Folk Festival who organised a special launch event for the band.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
Fiddle playing has been handed down from generation to generation in my family. My mam learned from her father and I learned from her. Music has always been a very important thing in my life and I'm delighted to be involved in the Scottish music scene as my job.
Any particular career highlights?
Touring with Peatbog Faeries has taken me all over the world and those trips are always special.
My New Voices performance at Celtic Connections has to get a mention and it's actually what the band has come out of. A lot of the music on the album is from there.
Taking my band to my home festival, Shetland Folk Festival was a real highlight. Launching the album there was a great feeling.
What are your plans for the future?
New music with the Peatbogs is on the horizon and plan to do a lot more playing with my band next year as well. I'm hoping to write a lot more music as in recent times I haven't had much chance! I have a tune book nearly ready to go and I must get that finished and released. Hopefully in time for next Christmas!
Ross Couper Band Social Media
Website: http://rosscouper.bandcamp.com
Facebook: @https://www.facebook.com/rosscoupershetland
Twitter: @https://x.com/RossCouper
Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/rosscouper1/
YouTube: @https://www.youtube.com/@rosscouper8755
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The 2024 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards are on the 30th November 2024 in Inverness Leisure Centre! You will be able to watch it live in person (buy a ticket here). Watch it live in the UK at 9pm (GMT) on BBC ALBA and and around the world here. Bands performing on Saturday 30th November include Julie Fowlis, Skipinnish, Laura Wilkie and Ian Carr, Highland Young Musicians and Arc Fiddlers, An Dannsa Dub, BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award winner 2024 Calum McIlroy and more!
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