Last Saturday night two young acts were chosen to represent the Celtic & Scots languages at the Liet International Song Competition for European minority languages. Ten acts from the various Celtic and Scots languages travelled from far and wide to Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, Scotland, to perform in front of an enthusiastic audience. The event was also broadcast live over the internet.
The live audience as well as the global internet audience voted for their favourite act and ultimately chose the young Isle of Lewis rock act Sunrise Not Secular singing their song Lasair an t-Oidhche (Flame of the Night) in Scottish Gaelic. Lead vocalist, David Nicolson said David said "Nòs Ùr was one of the most incredible experiences to date for Sunrise Not Secular. Winning the vote was incredibly humbling, a great victory for the Gaelic language and a testament to the fans' overwhelming support. We couldn't be happier."
Five independent jury members, representing the various language groups, decided to give the jury winners prize to the respected Dublin singer-songwriter Fiach who's song was titled Sea Táim (So I) in Irish Gaelic.
The event was hosted by TV star Tony Kearney and acclaimed singer-songwriter Karine Polwart who enthralled the audience after the intermission with her own newly composed song in the Scots tongue.
Micheal Russell MSP, the Minister for Culture, External Affairs & The Constitution, gave a rousing speech at the prize-giving stating “In Scotland, we need to make sure, in every circumstance, that Gaelic and Scots is spoken, particularly on stage, in music, for audiences who wish to hear it. The songs you heard tonight are a celebration of all the Celtic and Scots language nations.”
Event organiser, Brian Ó hEadhra said “Nòs Ùr grows year on year and the positive feedback from the audience and artistes has been incredible. The event challenges old fashioned notions some folk have about minority language speakers and we aim to demonstrate that there is a vibrant and healthy future for our indigenous languages.”
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
HIGHLAND CAPITAL (AND THE WORLD) SET TO BE ROCKED BY CELTIC & SCOTS ACTS
This weekend Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, will be a hive of Celtic and Scots language activity with a number of events celebrating new song-writing and developments in these ancient tongues.
The main event is Nòs Ùr on Saturday night which is a new song competition for all the Celtic and Scots languages. There are ten selected acts travelling to Inverness who will perform a diverse range of music from rock, rap, pop and folk. The local Gaelic youth group Canntaireachd will perform before the competition and Michael Russell MSP, Minister for Culture, External Affairs and the Constitution, will be present to officially launch the competition. The MC's for the evening are acclaimed singer-songwriter Karine Polwart (who will also perform with Kim Edgar after the intermission) and television star Tony Kearney.
For those who are not lucky enough to be able to be present at the competition, Nòs Ùr will be broadcast live over the internet from 7:30pm British Summer Time. www.nos-ur.eu. The audience will be able to vote in the hall and the public will be able to vote online. These results will be combined to select the public winners of Nòs Ùr. An international jury will select the jury winners of the competition who, along with the public winners, will perform at the pan-European minority language song competition – Liet International, in Friesland in October. Entry to Nòs Ùr is free for under 16's.
On Friday night three teenage bands have been chosen to play at Nòs Òg which showcases young up-and-coming acts. They are Fionnar from the Highlands of Scotland singing in Scots Gaelic, The Stilletoes from North Wales singing in Welsh and The Temporary from the west of Ireland singing in Irish Gaelic. This event starts at 7:30pm is free entry.
To augment the Nòs Òg and Nòs Ùr events on Saturday morning there will be a music industry panel discussion controversially titled: “Do you have to sing in English to be successful?” Start time 11:30am at Eden Court.
Event organiser Brian Ó hEadhra says: “We are very excited about this second year of Nòs Ùr. We have added the Nòs Òg event as well as the industry discussion and there has been a lot of interest from home and abroad. There really is something for all the family at this hugely entertaining event.”
Finally, on Saturday (daytime) in Eden Court, UHI Millennium Institute is hosting a conference called Voices of the West with the theme “Politicising Minority Languages”. This will draw senior academics and language enthusiasts from far and wide. The keynote speakers are: Michael Russell MSP, Minister for Culture, External Affairs, and the Constitution; Lesley Riddoch, presenter on BBC Radio Scotland; Dr Mike Cormack, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI; Prof. Kenneth MacKinnon, University of Aberdeen.
The main event is Nòs Ùr on Saturday night which is a new song competition for all the Celtic and Scots languages. There are ten selected acts travelling to Inverness who will perform a diverse range of music from rock, rap, pop and folk. The local Gaelic youth group Canntaireachd will perform before the competition and Michael Russell MSP, Minister for Culture, External Affairs and the Constitution, will be present to officially launch the competition. The MC's for the evening are acclaimed singer-songwriter Karine Polwart (who will also perform with Kim Edgar after the intermission) and television star Tony Kearney.
For those who are not lucky enough to be able to be present at the competition, Nòs Ùr will be broadcast live over the internet from 7:30pm British Summer Time. www.nos-ur.eu. The audience will be able to vote in the hall and the public will be able to vote online. These results will be combined to select the public winners of Nòs Ùr. An international jury will select the jury winners of the competition who, along with the public winners, will perform at the pan-European minority language song competition – Liet International, in Friesland in October. Entry to Nòs Ùr is free for under 16's.
On Friday night three teenage bands have been chosen to play at Nòs Òg which showcases young up-and-coming acts. They are Fionnar from the Highlands of Scotland singing in Scots Gaelic, The Stilletoes from North Wales singing in Welsh and The Temporary from the west of Ireland singing in Irish Gaelic. This event starts at 7:30pm is free entry.
To augment the Nòs Òg and Nòs Ùr events on Saturday morning there will be a music industry panel discussion controversially titled: “Do you have to sing in English to be successful?” Start time 11:30am at Eden Court.
Event organiser Brian Ó hEadhra says: “We are very excited about this second year of Nòs Ùr. We have added the Nòs Òg event as well as the industry discussion and there has been a lot of interest from home and abroad. There really is something for all the family at this hugely entertaining event.”
Finally, on Saturday (daytime) in Eden Court, UHI Millennium Institute is hosting a conference called Voices of the West with the theme “Politicising Minority Languages”. This will draw senior academics and language enthusiasts from far and wide. The keynote speakers are: Michael Russell MSP, Minister for Culture, External Affairs, and the Constitution; Lesley Riddoch, presenter on BBC Radio Scotland; Dr Mike Cormack, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI; Prof. Kenneth MacKinnon, University of Aberdeen.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Pathhead Comes Alive With Music!
This week is Tynewater Primary School's Music Week in association with the Pathhead Music Collective (PMC).
The PMC is a group of professional musicians living in the Midlothian village of Pathhead, that has won 5 BBC Folk Awards and 1 BBC Jazz award on the last few years between them. It includes such leading names as Karine Polwart, Tom Bancroft, Dave Milligan, Martin Green (from Lau), Inge Thomson, Sophie Bancroft, Tom Lyne, Amy Geddes, Mattie Foulds, Jenny Gardner, Sarah McFadyen, and Nigel Richard.
This week the PMC has filled the village's primary school (Tynewater Primary School) with music working with the headteacher, Douglas Lawson, staff and the school's own music teachers.
The schedule features:
• a walking musical bus to school every morning (leaving from Callander park at 8.25am)
• a music activity in each class each day including - composing raps, singing and step dancing, wrtiting and singing the blues, playing the fiddle, body percussion, and doing ABC Creative Music activities.
• PMC members working with the school's recorder and brass ensemble
• mass percussion ensembles and choirs
• a parent and teachers choir and percussion ensemble
The week will culminate in a concert at the school at 6.30pm on Thursday evening and the final musical bus will be on Friday morning.
For more information contact:
Tom Bancroft on 07974 983701
Tynewater Primary School 0187 - 532 0850
http://www.pathheadmusiccollective.co.uk/
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
The Insider Weekend
If you go down to the woods today…. you are in for a big surprise!
Inshriach House, Ord Ban restaurant and Backwoods Productions are delighted to present you with a mouth-watering banquet of homegrown music, spectacular theatrics, the finest local food and a full Scottish bar.
A weekend long celebration set in the garden and woodlands of Inshriach
House.
Featuring, in no particular order;
Bombskare, Bo Jingham, Charlie McKerron, John Langan Band, The Banana Sessions, Washington Irving, Ross Clark (and the Scarfs Go Missing), Woodenbox, Sparrow and the Workshop Storm of '83, The Injuns present: Dead Man's Waltz, Mitchell Museum,
Tallulah Rendall, Will Cookson, Black Hand Gang, DJs ProVinylist Karim, Captain Bakewell and special guests.
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Also featuring; from the Ministry of Burlesque; Malady De Winter and Viva Misadventure, and The Imagination Workshop for the kids.
There are only 400 weekend tickets available at £40 each from
www.insiderweekend.co.uk
Inshriach House, By Aviemore June 26th-29th 2009
Inshriach House, Ord Ban restaurant and Backwoods Productions are delighted to present you with a mouth-watering banquet of homegrown music, spectacular theatrics, the finest local food and a full Scottish bar.
A weekend long celebration set in the garden and woodlands of Inshriach
House.
Featuring, in no particular order;
Bombskare, Bo Jingham, Charlie McKerron, John Langan Band, The Banana Sessions, Washington Irving, Ross Clark (and the Scarfs Go Missing), Woodenbox, Sparrow and the Workshop Storm of '83, The Injuns present: Dead Man's Waltz, Mitchell Museum,
Tallulah Rendall, Will Cookson, Black Hand Gang, DJs ProVinylist Karim, Captain Bakewell and special guests.
.
Also featuring; from the Ministry of Burlesque; Malady De Winter and Viva Misadventure, and The Imagination Workshop for the kids.
There are only 400 weekend tickets available at £40 each from
www.insiderweekend.co.uk
Inshriach House, By Aviemore June 26th-29th 2009
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Learn To Dance Ceilidh
If you're invited to a Ceilidh and don't know the dances then this is the DVD for you. Step by step instructions with a caller. First the more difficult steps and figures are demonstrated, then the dance is walked through and finally danced by the Northbeat Ceilidh Dancers.
The caller is Karin Ingram and music is by the Stuart Anderson Scottish Dance Band.
1. Gay Gordons
2. St Bernard's Waltz
3. Dashing White Sergeant
4. Canadian Barn Dance
5. Eva Three-step
6. Strip the Willow
7. Pride of Erin Waltz
8. Eightsome Reel
9. Military Two-step
10. Virginia Reel
Music In Scotland New Releases - June 2009
To order any of these new Scottish Music Releases - click here
Highland Heartbeat - Belonging [CD] Ref: KPC001759
Some of the finest Scottish singers have been brought together to perform traditional and new songs in old and new styles for a great show. The talents of Fiona Kennedy, Jim Malcolm, Jillian Isbister, Maureen McMullan, Daisy Chute and Darren MacLean.
1. My Heart's In The Highlands
2. The Kist
3. Welcome, Willie Stewart
4. The Rose
5. The Wild Geese
6. Loch Lomond
7. I'm Gonna Be (500 miles)
8. Bridge Over Troubled Water
9. Rantin, Rovin' Robin
10. Ae Fond Kiss
11. Gaelic Mouth Music Medley
12. Down In The Glen
13. Highland Angels
14. Let The River Run
15. Hushabye Mountain
16. Lochanside
17. Raise the Flag (for Scotland)
18. Auld Lang Syne
Price: £10.19 / US$16.10
£11.72 / US$18.52 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Maggie MacInnes - Leaving Mingulay [CD] Ref: MARCD05
Singer and clarsach player, Maggie, tells the story of the island of Mingulay and its people through music and song. With special guests Michael McGoldrick, Brian McAlpine, Anna Massie, Kevin MacKenzie, Marie Fielding, Finlay MacDonald, Flora MacNeil..
1. Beinn A'cheathaich
2. Miughalaigh
3. Laoioh Mhoire Mhaigdeann
4. Cha Teid Mise
5. Thig Dhachaigh Leam Dha 'N T-Sidhean
6. Leis An Lurgainn
7. Gaol A Chruidh
8. 'N Robh Thu 'Sa Bheinn
9. Oran Na Raiders Bhatersaigh
10. Seathan
11. A Fagail Mhuighalaigh
12. Oran Do Dh'eilean Mhiughalaigh
Price: £10.20 / US$16.12
£11.73 / US$18.53 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Lauren MacColl - Strewn With Ribbons [CD] Ref: MBR2CD
After the success of her debut album When Leaves Fall, this release will be eagerly awaited. Her expressive fiddling is a joy and is well showcased on this mix of self-penned and ancient tunes from old Highland collections.
Lauren MacColl - fiddle
Barry Reid - guitar
Mhairi Hall - piano
with guest appearances by Donald Shaw on accordion and harmonium, Su-a Lee on cello, and Chris Stout on viola.
1. Oigfhear A Chuill Duinn (Young Man Of The Brown Hair)
2. The Prophet
3. Honesty
4. Happy Hours
5. 'S Trom Trom A Tha Mi (Sad Sad Am I)
6. Fair An' Lucky
7. I Lost My Heart On Friday
8. . Lament For Mr Thomas Grant, Of Glen Elgin
9. Highland Wedding
10. Muirtown House
11. Hugh Allan
Price: £10.20 / US$16.12
£11.73 / US$18.53 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Jimmy Cassidy - Coming Home To Scotland [CD] Ref: MM109CD
Sixteen new songs written by George Mack and tunes composed and performed by Jimmy Cassidy. Patriotic and nostalgic songs with Jimmy's amazing accordion wizardry and his vocals, keyboards and programming!!
1. Coming Home To Scotland
2. Angus Glens
3. Good Old Aberdeen
4. Moray's Magnificent Men
5. Highland Highway
6. Blair Atholl
7. Perth's Fair City
8. My Beautiful Scotland
9. The Mountains Are Higher
10. The Trossachs
11. The Magic Of Scotland
12. My Homeland
13. Edinburgh Festival City
14. To Scotland They'll Return
15. Memories of Andy Stewart
16. Hogmanay In The Highlands
17. Canada You've Called Me
Price: £10.20 / US$16.12
£11.73 / US$18.53 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Isla St Clair - Remember/When The Pipers Play [CDx2] Ref: HCLA-C115
The evocative voice of Scotland's Isla St. Clair and the inspiring sound of the bagpipes create a moving tribute for Remembrance. Songs and tunes from both World Wars and older battles including The Alamo in Texas, and Culloden.
1. On the Road to Passchendaele
2. Whitsun Dance
3. Lili Marlene
4. Lament for the Commandos
5. Will You Go To Flanders
6. Female Drummer Boy
7. Love Farewell
8. The Unknown Warrior
9. King George V's Army
10. When the Pipers Play
11. Ticonderoga
12. Teady O'Neale
13. The Piper at the Alamo
14. Flowers of the Forest
15. American Piper
16. French King's Bodyguard
17. Mouth Music
18. Irish Dance
19. Twa' Recruiting Sergeants
20. Muir of Culloden
21. Hundred Pipers
Price: £13.61 / US$21.50
£15.65 / US$24.73 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Gary Innes & Ewan Robertson - Shouts [CD] Ref: PDP001
Gary (accordionist with BoxClub) and singer-guitarist Ewan are joined by friends including Angus Lyon and Patsy Reid. Gary composed most of the tunes himself, while Ewan sings trad and newer songs including Richard Thompson's Beeswing.
1. I Can't Sing Tonight I've Left My Teeth At Home
2. Big 10.4
3. John Smeaton's
4. Beeswing
5. Leslie's New Kitchen
6. Little Niamh MacDonald
7. Jura Wedding
8. Ross And Eilidh's Shotgun Wedding
9. Rough As A Badgers
10. Bonnie Bessie Logan
11. Camanachd Cup
12. Chasing Daylight
13. Magdalene Green
14. Kilmonivaig
15. Kazakh Ceilidh Comandos
16. Done In 10
17. Auld Lang Syne
Price: £10.20 / US$16.12
£11.73 / US$18.53 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Iron Horse - Collection [CD] Ref: CDLDS7011-K
Iron Horse have received critical acclaim through their imaginative and contemporary settings of traditional and self-composed music. 15 of the best tracks from their distinguished career. From ambient grooves to driving instrumentals and powerful songs.
1. The Iron Horse Medley
2. The Peacock's Feather Medley
3. The Heiress
4. For A' That
5. Voice Of The Land
6. Helen Of Kirkconnel
7. A'Bhean Iadaich
8. The Piper's Bonnet Medley
9. The Earl Of Moray
10. Miss Lynn Morrison
11. The 8 Step Waltz
12. Duncan Gray
13. The Steampacket Medley
14. Lowlands Of Holland
15. The Cape Breton Fiddlers' Welcome To Shetland Medley
Price: £6.94 / US$10.97
£7.98 / US$12.61 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Tannas - Collection [CD] Ref: CDLDS7009-K
Tannas took Gaelic and Scottish music and song and gave it a distinctive new feel. A collection of fifteen tracks from their back catalogue gives a great introduction to this significant band.
1. Mairead Nan Cuiread - The Bob Parson's Strathspey
2. Seallaibh Curaigh Eoghainn - Lochaber Badger
3. The Old Hag's Set: Lucy Cassidy - Ruidleadh Cailleach - An Drochaid Cluiteach - The Smith of Killiechassie
4. Illean A I
5. Canain Nan Gaidheal
6. Sabhal Ia'n "Ic Visdein"
7. Caitlin
8. Catharsis - Haighaidh O - Lexy MacAskill
9. Nach Fhreagair Thu Cairistonia
10. Suilean Dubh
11. Cha Teid Fionnlagh A Dh'eige Medley
12. Si Morag
13. Mrs Mary Stitt
14. Andy's Saltire Medley
15. Abu Chuibhl
Tannas MP3 downloads
Price: £10.19 / US$16.10
£11.72 / US$18.52 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
People and Songs of the Sea [CD] Ref: CDTRAX338
"People and Songs of the Sea" is released in association with Shona McMillan's exhibition of the same title - in celebration of "Homecoming Scotland 2009". The album truly reflects the rich cultural heritage of Scotland's fishing history and in the 21 tracks there are contributions from some of Celtic music's finest artists.
1. Farewell to the Haven - Davy Steele with Ceolbeg
2. The Fisherman's Wife - Heather Heywood
3. Keepers - The McCalmans
4. Song for Cove - The Cast
5. The Final Trawl - Archie Fisher
6. Badai na Scadan (The Herring Boats) - G O'Connor & D O'Connor
7. Aberlady Bay - Harbour Lights
8. Fisherrow - Shona McMillan
9. Isle of May - Cilla Fisher
10. Shoals of Herring - The Corries
11. Bonnie Ship the Diamond - Blackeyed Biddy
12. Lifeboat Song - Isla St Clair
13. Wha'll Dreg a Buckie - Davy Steele with Drinkers' Drouth
14. The Fisherman's Wife - Janet Russell & Christine Kydd
15. The Shaalds of Foula Set - John Carnie
16. Come All Ye Fisher Lassies - Shona McMillan
17. The Boattie Rows - Harbour Lights
18. Eyemouth Disaster - Cilla Fisher
19. The Cruel & Hungry sea - Davie Robertson
20. An Ataireachd Ard (Eternal Surge of the Sea) - Cathy-Ann MacPhee
21. Will Your Anchor Hold - Fisher Folk Choir
Price: £10.20 / US$16.12
£11.73 / US$18.53 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Ian Robertson & Rob Alderton - Double Take [CD] Ref: CRESCD0109
Ian double-takes on fiddle and accordion and Rob does the same on piano and bass giving the effect of a full band. The unusual arrangements make this a refreshing change, yet the album is still in appropriate tempo for dancing to.
1. Jigs (8 x 32)
2. Reels (8 x 32)
3. Strathspeys (4 x 32)
4. 4/4 Marches for Gay Gordons
5. Jigs (5 x 32)
6. Reels (8 x 32)
7. Strathspeys (3 x 32)
8. Waltz
9. Fiddle Reels (5 x 32)
10. Hornpipes for Canadian Bran Dance
11. Jigs (4 x 48)
12. Strathspey & Reel for Schiehallion (64 + 64)
13. Jigs (8 x 32)
14. Slow Air Strathspeys (4 x 32)
15. Boston Two-step
16. Reels (4 x 32)
Price: £11.02 / US$17.41
£12.67 / US$20.02 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
John Davidson - A Little Closer [CD] Ref: JRDF001CD
A member of the folk-group Tarneybackle, John, has a warm natural voice and sings well-known and traditional songs in fine style.
1. Westering Home
2. Scotland's Story
3. Annie McKelvie
4. Leaving Of Liverpool
5. Leaving Nancy
6. The Bonnie Lass O'Fyvie
7. Hallelujah
8. The Dark Island
9. The Sour Milk Cairt
10. Feet of A Dancer
11. Loch Lomond
12. Jug Of Punch
13. This Old Guitar
14. Auld Lang Syne
15. Three Nights And A Sunday
16. The Parting Glass
Price: £10.19 / US$16.10
£11.72 / US$18.52 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Genticorum - La Bibournoise [CD] Ref: RA012
Canadian Folk Music Award winners Genticorum have been wowing audiences since forming in 2000. Their third CD is typically brilliantly executed with meticulous attention to detail in both the arrangements and the playing. Quebecois music at its best.
1. La grondeuse opossum
2. La bibournoise
3. Le vingt d'avril
4. Le brandy culotté
5. Le moine blanc
6. Hommage à André Alain
7. Les remon
8. J'y vas mon train
9. Pinson et cendrouille
10. Valse Beaulieu
11. Les culottes de v'lour
12. Le pommeau
Price: £10.19 / US$16.10
£11.72 / US$18.52 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Clan MacJazz - Dixieland Fling [CD] Ref: CBNCD026
A high level gathering of Scottish stompers playing a generous helping of Dixieland favourites.
1. That Da-Da Strain
2. Blues my Naughty Sweety Gave to Me
3. Lord, Lord Lord
4. Odd Sox Blues
5. Struttin` With Some Barbecue
6. Haggis & Ham
7. Valley of the Shadow
8. Jimbo`s Blues
9. Clyde Cakewalk
10. San Francisco Bay Blues
11. Ory`s Creole Trombone
12. Ballin` the Jack
13. Big Butter & Egg Man
14. Over in The Gloryland
15. Dippermouth Blues
16. Old Time Religion
17. Higher Ground
18. Will the Circle be Unbroken
19. Sweet Georgia Brown
20. Wild West Show (Buffalo Bill)
Price: £10.19 / US$16.10
£11.72 / US$18.52 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Angus Lyon & Ruaridh Campbell - 18 Months Later [CD] Ref: MIR01CD
A contemporary / traditional album that stands out from all the others because of the quality of the musicianship and the composing & arranging skills. Angus and Ruaridh are joined by five talented friends whose contributions round out the sound of Ruaridh's strings and Angus's keys. Gentle in tone, but strong in many qualities.
1.Eilidh on the Western Shore
2.Connor's Reel/St. Andrew's Flight
3.Travel Day
4.Drowsy Maggie (variations on a theme)
5.The Trains (Live from NYC)
6.The Encyclopaedia of Jim Coubrough
7.Compliments to Mr François Eberlé
8.Ardersier
9.Mirrlees Lane
10.Washington Square Park
11.Bovaglie's Plaid
Price: £10.20 / US$16.12
£11.73 / US$18.53 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Colin Campbell - Local Radio Volume One [CD] Ref: CCRCD001
At last on CD, one of the funniest things to come out of Wick: Colin Campbell's original comedy show. Recorded live at the Mercury Motor Inn in Wick. Gentle highland humour with his various radio presenter characters, and a few songs.
1. Caithness
2. Cheese Stovies
3. Bettyhill News
4. Come By The Hills
5. Auchnagatt News & Roadshow Colin
6. Glens Of Foundland
7. Papa Westray Black Isle News
8. Shore Path To Kyle
9. Commercial Break
10. Foreign Language Spot & Holiday Programme
11. Deserted Island Discs
12. Naver Bay
13. Bakery & Cookery Competition
14. Ae Fond Kiss
Price: £9.35 / US$14.77
£10.75 / US$16.99 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Classics From The Attic [CD] Ref: TMKCD075
The ultimate family record collection digitally remastered from original 78s. Over 50 old favourites including 33 No. 1s on one double album. As advertised on TV.
Disc 1:
1. Memories Are Made Of This - Dean Martin
2. Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
3. Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me - Shirley Bassey
4. Catch A Falling Star - Perry Como
5. Singin'the Blues - Guy Mitchell
6. True Love - Bing Crosby Featuring Grace Kelly
7. Que Sera Sera - Doris Day
8. Ballad Of Davy Crocket - Tennessee Ernie Ford
9. I Believe - Frankie Laine
10. Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
11. Who's Sorry Now - Connie Francis
12. Three Coins In The Fountain - Frank Sinatra
13. This Ole House - Rosemary Clooney
14. Stranger In Paradise - Tony Bennett
15. Tammy - Debbie Reynolds
16. Putting On The Style - Lonnie Donnegan
17. Unchained Melody - Jimmy Young
18. Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White - Eddie Calvert
19. Every Time We Say Goodbye - Ella Fitzgerald
20. The Garden Of Eden - Frankie Vaughan
21. Here In My Heart - Al Martino
22. Butterfly - Andy Williams
23. Just Walking In The Rain - Johnny Ray
24. Tom Dooley - Kingston Trio
25. Finger Of Suspicion - Dickie Valentine
26. Hoots Mon - Lord Rockinghams X1
27. All I Have To Do Is Dream - Everly Brothers
Disc 2:
1. Magic Moments - Perry Como
2. Only You - The Platters
3. That's Amore - Dean Martin
4. Deadwood Stage - Doris Day
5. When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole
6. You Belong To Me - Joe Stafford
7. Young Love - Tab Hunter
8. Dreamboat - Alma Cogan
9. Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
10. If I Knew You Were Coming I'd Have Baked A Cake - Eve Young
11. Alone - Petula Clark
12. Secret Love - Doris Day
13. Green Door - Frankie Vaughan
14. Buttons And Bows - Dinah Shore
15. How Much Is That Doggie In The Window - Lita Roza
16. Smile - Nat King Cole
17. There's No Business Like Show Business - Betty Hutton And Howard Keel
18. Goodnight Irene - Frank Sinatra
19. It's Only Make Believe - Conway Twitty
20. Tip Toe Through The Tulips - The Mcguire Sisters
21. Mambo Italiano - Rosemary Clooney
22. Answer Me - Frankie Laine
23. Oh Mein Papa - Eddie Calvert
24. Let's Have Another Party - Winifred Atwell
25. Mary's Boy Child - Harry Belafonte
26. I'm Walking Behind You - Eddie Fisher
27. Christmas Alphabet - Dickie Valentine
Price: £10.19 / US$16.10
£11.72 / US$18.52 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Cruachan The Hollow Mountain [DVD] Ref: PDC2046
Format: All zones PAL
Two archive films: Cruachan, the story of the construction of the pumped storage Hydro-electric scheme, and The Moriston Project detailing the 4-year construction of the Glen Moriston Hydro-electric dam.
Price: £17.01 / US$26.88£19.56 / US$30.90 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price)
Feis Rois - 21 Years And Counting (Fidhead's Ah-Aon) [DVD] Ref: ROISDVD001
Format: All zones PAL
Celebrating 21 years of Feis Ross, the largest of Scotland's Feisean. A 1 hour documentary and a 45 minute concert, As ever the youngsters take centre stage, ably supported by guests Phil Cunningham, Donald Shaw, Calum MacDonald, Eilidh MacKenzie & more…
Price: £10.20 / US$16.12£11.73 / US$18.53 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price)
A Romance Of Engineering [DVD] Ref: PDC2045
Format: All zones PAL
Four archive films made by Stanley Russell the industrial film-maker, for Scottish engineering companies. The making of iron propellors, engine parts and wire ropes and the life and work of James Watt, inventor of the steam engine.
1. Men Of Iron
2. A Romance Of Engineering
3. James Watt
4. Story Of A Steel Wire Rope
Price: £17.01 / US$26.88£19.56 / US$30.90 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price)
Roy Goldring - Graded & Social Dances 3 [Medium Book] Ref: SSBK16
Instructions for 16 dances devised by the late Roy Goldring. Jigs, reels and strathspeys, each with a tune or two in bass & treble clef notation with chords. Tunes composed by Muriel Johnstone, George Meikle and Nancy Dickson. A4 spiral bound.
1. The Pipe Opener
2. A Starter For Ten
3. It Should Be Fun
4. Uncle Bill's Jig
5. Rachel In Maryland
6. Yvonne's Lasses
7. Time To Meet
8. The Mountain Stream
9. Reel On
10. Figure It Out
11. There And Back
12. In Traditional Mode
13. Caerlaverock Castle
14. Rannoch Moor
15. The Pleasure Is Mine
16. Branches Together
Price: £6.50 / US$10.27
Highland Heartbeat - Belonging [CD] Ref: KPC001759
Some of the finest Scottish singers have been brought together to perform traditional and new songs in old and new styles for a great show. The talents of Fiona Kennedy, Jim Malcolm, Jillian Isbister, Maureen McMullan, Daisy Chute and Darren MacLean.
1. My Heart's In The Highlands
2. The Kist
3. Welcome, Willie Stewart
4. The Rose
5. The Wild Geese
6. Loch Lomond
7. I'm Gonna Be (500 miles)
8. Bridge Over Troubled Water
9. Rantin, Rovin' Robin
10. Ae Fond Kiss
11. Gaelic Mouth Music Medley
12. Down In The Glen
13. Highland Angels
14. Let The River Run
15. Hushabye Mountain
16. Lochanside
17. Raise the Flag (for Scotland)
18. Auld Lang Syne
Price: £10.19 / US$16.10
£11.72 / US$18.52 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Maggie MacInnes - Leaving Mingulay [CD] Ref: MARCD05
Singer and clarsach player, Maggie, tells the story of the island of Mingulay and its people through music and song. With special guests Michael McGoldrick, Brian McAlpine, Anna Massie, Kevin MacKenzie, Marie Fielding, Finlay MacDonald, Flora MacNeil..
1. Beinn A'cheathaich
2. Miughalaigh
3. Laoioh Mhoire Mhaigdeann
4. Cha Teid Mise
5. Thig Dhachaigh Leam Dha 'N T-Sidhean
6. Leis An Lurgainn
7. Gaol A Chruidh
8. 'N Robh Thu 'Sa Bheinn
9. Oran Na Raiders Bhatersaigh
10. Seathan
11. A Fagail Mhuighalaigh
12. Oran Do Dh'eilean Mhiughalaigh
Price: £10.20 / US$16.12
£11.73 / US$18.53 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Lauren MacColl - Strewn With Ribbons [CD] Ref: MBR2CD
After the success of her debut album When Leaves Fall, this release will be eagerly awaited. Her expressive fiddling is a joy and is well showcased on this mix of self-penned and ancient tunes from old Highland collections.
Lauren MacColl - fiddle
Barry Reid - guitar
Mhairi Hall - piano
with guest appearances by Donald Shaw on accordion and harmonium, Su-a Lee on cello, and Chris Stout on viola.
1. Oigfhear A Chuill Duinn (Young Man Of The Brown Hair)
2. The Prophet
3. Honesty
4. Happy Hours
5. 'S Trom Trom A Tha Mi (Sad Sad Am I)
6. Fair An' Lucky
7. I Lost My Heart On Friday
8. . Lament For Mr Thomas Grant, Of Glen Elgin
9. Highland Wedding
10. Muirtown House
11. Hugh Allan
Price: £10.20 / US$16.12
£11.73 / US$18.53 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Jimmy Cassidy - Coming Home To Scotland [CD] Ref: MM109CD
Sixteen new songs written by George Mack and tunes composed and performed by Jimmy Cassidy. Patriotic and nostalgic songs with Jimmy's amazing accordion wizardry and his vocals, keyboards and programming!!
1. Coming Home To Scotland
2. Angus Glens
3. Good Old Aberdeen
4. Moray's Magnificent Men
5. Highland Highway
6. Blair Atholl
7. Perth's Fair City
8. My Beautiful Scotland
9. The Mountains Are Higher
10. The Trossachs
11. The Magic Of Scotland
12. My Homeland
13. Edinburgh Festival City
14. To Scotland They'll Return
15. Memories of Andy Stewart
16. Hogmanay In The Highlands
17. Canada You've Called Me
Price: £10.20 / US$16.12
£11.73 / US$18.53 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Isla St Clair - Remember/When The Pipers Play [CDx2] Ref: HCLA-C115
The evocative voice of Scotland's Isla St. Clair and the inspiring sound of the bagpipes create a moving tribute for Remembrance. Songs and tunes from both World Wars and older battles including The Alamo in Texas, and Culloden.
1. On the Road to Passchendaele
2. Whitsun Dance
3. Lili Marlene
4. Lament for the Commandos
5. Will You Go To Flanders
6. Female Drummer Boy
7. Love Farewell
8. The Unknown Warrior
9. King George V's Army
10. When the Pipers Play
11. Ticonderoga
12. Teady O'Neale
13. The Piper at the Alamo
14. Flowers of the Forest
15. American Piper
16. French King's Bodyguard
17. Mouth Music
18. Irish Dance
19. Twa' Recruiting Sergeants
20. Muir of Culloden
21. Hundred Pipers
Price: £13.61 / US$21.50
£15.65 / US$24.73 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Gary Innes & Ewan Robertson - Shouts [CD] Ref: PDP001
Gary (accordionist with BoxClub) and singer-guitarist Ewan are joined by friends including Angus Lyon and Patsy Reid. Gary composed most of the tunes himself, while Ewan sings trad and newer songs including Richard Thompson's Beeswing.
1. I Can't Sing Tonight I've Left My Teeth At Home
2. Big 10.4
3. John Smeaton's
4. Beeswing
5. Leslie's New Kitchen
6. Little Niamh MacDonald
7. Jura Wedding
8. Ross And Eilidh's Shotgun Wedding
9. Rough As A Badgers
10. Bonnie Bessie Logan
11. Camanachd Cup
12. Chasing Daylight
13. Magdalene Green
14. Kilmonivaig
15. Kazakh Ceilidh Comandos
16. Done In 10
17. Auld Lang Syne
Price: £10.20 / US$16.12
£11.73 / US$18.53 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Iron Horse - Collection [CD] Ref: CDLDS7011-K
Iron Horse have received critical acclaim through their imaginative and contemporary settings of traditional and self-composed music. 15 of the best tracks from their distinguished career. From ambient grooves to driving instrumentals and powerful songs.
1. The Iron Horse Medley
2. The Peacock's Feather Medley
3. The Heiress
4. For A' That
5. Voice Of The Land
6. Helen Of Kirkconnel
7. A'Bhean Iadaich
8. The Piper's Bonnet Medley
9. The Earl Of Moray
10. Miss Lynn Morrison
11. The 8 Step Waltz
12. Duncan Gray
13. The Steampacket Medley
14. Lowlands Of Holland
15. The Cape Breton Fiddlers' Welcome To Shetland Medley
Price: £6.94 / US$10.97
£7.98 / US$12.61 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Tannas - Collection [CD] Ref: CDLDS7009-K
Tannas took Gaelic and Scottish music and song and gave it a distinctive new feel. A collection of fifteen tracks from their back catalogue gives a great introduction to this significant band.
1. Mairead Nan Cuiread - The Bob Parson's Strathspey
2. Seallaibh Curaigh Eoghainn - Lochaber Badger
3. The Old Hag's Set: Lucy Cassidy - Ruidleadh Cailleach - An Drochaid Cluiteach - The Smith of Killiechassie
4. Illean A I
5. Canain Nan Gaidheal
6. Sabhal Ia'n "Ic Visdein"
7. Caitlin
8. Catharsis - Haighaidh O - Lexy MacAskill
9. Nach Fhreagair Thu Cairistonia
10. Suilean Dubh
11. Cha Teid Fionnlagh A Dh'eige Medley
12. Si Morag
13. Mrs Mary Stitt
14. Andy's Saltire Medley
15. Abu Chuibhl
Tannas MP3 downloads
Price: £10.19 / US$16.10
£11.72 / US$18.52 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
People and Songs of the Sea [CD] Ref: CDTRAX338
"People and Songs of the Sea" is released in association with Shona McMillan's exhibition of the same title - in celebration of "Homecoming Scotland 2009". The album truly reflects the rich cultural heritage of Scotland's fishing history and in the 21 tracks there are contributions from some of Celtic music's finest artists.
1. Farewell to the Haven - Davy Steele with Ceolbeg
2. The Fisherman's Wife - Heather Heywood
3. Keepers - The McCalmans
4. Song for Cove - The Cast
5. The Final Trawl - Archie Fisher
6. Badai na Scadan (The Herring Boats) - G O'Connor & D O'Connor
7. Aberlady Bay - Harbour Lights
8. Fisherrow - Shona McMillan
9. Isle of May - Cilla Fisher
10. Shoals of Herring - The Corries
11. Bonnie Ship the Diamond - Blackeyed Biddy
12. Lifeboat Song - Isla St Clair
13. Wha'll Dreg a Buckie - Davy Steele with Drinkers' Drouth
14. The Fisherman's Wife - Janet Russell & Christine Kydd
15. The Shaalds of Foula Set - John Carnie
16. Come All Ye Fisher Lassies - Shona McMillan
17. The Boattie Rows - Harbour Lights
18. Eyemouth Disaster - Cilla Fisher
19. The Cruel & Hungry sea - Davie Robertson
20. An Ataireachd Ard (Eternal Surge of the Sea) - Cathy-Ann MacPhee
21. Will Your Anchor Hold - Fisher Folk Choir
Price: £10.20 / US$16.12
£11.73 / US$18.53 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Ian Robertson & Rob Alderton - Double Take [CD] Ref: CRESCD0109
Ian double-takes on fiddle and accordion and Rob does the same on piano and bass giving the effect of a full band. The unusual arrangements make this a refreshing change, yet the album is still in appropriate tempo for dancing to.
1. Jigs (8 x 32)
2. Reels (8 x 32)
3. Strathspeys (4 x 32)
4. 4/4 Marches for Gay Gordons
5. Jigs (5 x 32)
6. Reels (8 x 32)
7. Strathspeys (3 x 32)
8. Waltz
9. Fiddle Reels (5 x 32)
10. Hornpipes for Canadian Bran Dance
11. Jigs (4 x 48)
12. Strathspey & Reel for Schiehallion (64 + 64)
13. Jigs (8 x 32)
14. Slow Air Strathspeys (4 x 32)
15. Boston Two-step
16. Reels (4 x 32)
Price: £11.02 / US$17.41
£12.67 / US$20.02 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
John Davidson - A Little Closer [CD] Ref: JRDF001CD
A member of the folk-group Tarneybackle, John, has a warm natural voice and sings well-known and traditional songs in fine style.
1. Westering Home
2. Scotland's Story
3. Annie McKelvie
4. Leaving Of Liverpool
5. Leaving Nancy
6. The Bonnie Lass O'Fyvie
7. Hallelujah
8. The Dark Island
9. The Sour Milk Cairt
10. Feet of A Dancer
11. Loch Lomond
12. Jug Of Punch
13. This Old Guitar
14. Auld Lang Syne
15. Three Nights And A Sunday
16. The Parting Glass
Price: £10.19 / US$16.10
£11.72 / US$18.52 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Genticorum - La Bibournoise [CD] Ref: RA012
Canadian Folk Music Award winners Genticorum have been wowing audiences since forming in 2000. Their third CD is typically brilliantly executed with meticulous attention to detail in both the arrangements and the playing. Quebecois music at its best.
1. La grondeuse opossum
2. La bibournoise
3. Le vingt d'avril
4. Le brandy culotté
5. Le moine blanc
6. Hommage à André Alain
7. Les remon
8. J'y vas mon train
9. Pinson et cendrouille
10. Valse Beaulieu
11. Les culottes de v'lour
12. Le pommeau
Price: £10.19 / US$16.10
£11.72 / US$18.52 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Clan MacJazz - Dixieland Fling [CD] Ref: CBNCD026
A high level gathering of Scottish stompers playing a generous helping of Dixieland favourites.
1. That Da-Da Strain
2. Blues my Naughty Sweety Gave to Me
3. Lord, Lord Lord
4. Odd Sox Blues
5. Struttin` With Some Barbecue
6. Haggis & Ham
7. Valley of the Shadow
8. Jimbo`s Blues
9. Clyde Cakewalk
10. San Francisco Bay Blues
11. Ory`s Creole Trombone
12. Ballin` the Jack
13. Big Butter & Egg Man
14. Over in The Gloryland
15. Dippermouth Blues
16. Old Time Religion
17. Higher Ground
18. Will the Circle be Unbroken
19. Sweet Georgia Brown
20. Wild West Show (Buffalo Bill)
Price: £10.19 / US$16.10
£11.72 / US$18.52 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Angus Lyon & Ruaridh Campbell - 18 Months Later [CD] Ref: MIR01CD
A contemporary / traditional album that stands out from all the others because of the quality of the musicianship and the composing & arranging skills. Angus and Ruaridh are joined by five talented friends whose contributions round out the sound of Ruaridh's strings and Angus's keys. Gentle in tone, but strong in many qualities.
1.Eilidh on the Western Shore
2.Connor's Reel/St. Andrew's Flight
3.Travel Day
4.Drowsy Maggie (variations on a theme)
5.The Trains (Live from NYC)
6.The Encyclopaedia of Jim Coubrough
7.Compliments to Mr François Eberlé
8.Ardersier
9.Mirrlees Lane
10.Washington Square Park
11.Bovaglie's Plaid
Price: £10.20 / US$16.12
£11.73 / US$18.53 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Colin Campbell - Local Radio Volume One [CD] Ref: CCRCD001
At last on CD, one of the funniest things to come out of Wick: Colin Campbell's original comedy show. Recorded live at the Mercury Motor Inn in Wick. Gentle highland humour with his various radio presenter characters, and a few songs.
1. Caithness
2. Cheese Stovies
3. Bettyhill News
4. Come By The Hills
5. Auchnagatt News & Roadshow Colin
6. Glens Of Foundland
7. Papa Westray Black Isle News
8. Shore Path To Kyle
9. Commercial Break
10. Foreign Language Spot & Holiday Programme
11. Deserted Island Discs
12. Naver Bay
13. Bakery & Cookery Competition
14. Ae Fond Kiss
Price: £9.35 / US$14.77
£10.75 / US$16.99 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Classics From The Attic [CD] Ref: TMKCD075
The ultimate family record collection digitally remastered from original 78s. Over 50 old favourites including 33 No. 1s on one double album. As advertised on TV.
Disc 1:
1. Memories Are Made Of This - Dean Martin
2. Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
3. Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me - Shirley Bassey
4. Catch A Falling Star - Perry Como
5. Singin'the Blues - Guy Mitchell
6. True Love - Bing Crosby Featuring Grace Kelly
7. Que Sera Sera - Doris Day
8. Ballad Of Davy Crocket - Tennessee Ernie Ford
9. I Believe - Frankie Laine
10. Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
11. Who's Sorry Now - Connie Francis
12. Three Coins In The Fountain - Frank Sinatra
13. This Ole House - Rosemary Clooney
14. Stranger In Paradise - Tony Bennett
15. Tammy - Debbie Reynolds
16. Putting On The Style - Lonnie Donnegan
17. Unchained Melody - Jimmy Young
18. Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White - Eddie Calvert
19. Every Time We Say Goodbye - Ella Fitzgerald
20. The Garden Of Eden - Frankie Vaughan
21. Here In My Heart - Al Martino
22. Butterfly - Andy Williams
23. Just Walking In The Rain - Johnny Ray
24. Tom Dooley - Kingston Trio
25. Finger Of Suspicion - Dickie Valentine
26. Hoots Mon - Lord Rockinghams X1
27. All I Have To Do Is Dream - Everly Brothers
Disc 2:
1. Magic Moments - Perry Como
2. Only You - The Platters
3. That's Amore - Dean Martin
4. Deadwood Stage - Doris Day
5. When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole
6. You Belong To Me - Joe Stafford
7. Young Love - Tab Hunter
8. Dreamboat - Alma Cogan
9. Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
10. If I Knew You Were Coming I'd Have Baked A Cake - Eve Young
11. Alone - Petula Clark
12. Secret Love - Doris Day
13. Green Door - Frankie Vaughan
14. Buttons And Bows - Dinah Shore
15. How Much Is That Doggie In The Window - Lita Roza
16. Smile - Nat King Cole
17. There's No Business Like Show Business - Betty Hutton And Howard Keel
18. Goodnight Irene - Frank Sinatra
19. It's Only Make Believe - Conway Twitty
20. Tip Toe Through The Tulips - The Mcguire Sisters
21. Mambo Italiano - Rosemary Clooney
22. Answer Me - Frankie Laine
23. Oh Mein Papa - Eddie Calvert
24. Let's Have Another Party - Winifred Atwell
25. Mary's Boy Child - Harry Belafonte
26. I'm Walking Behind You - Eddie Fisher
27. Christmas Alphabet - Dickie Valentine
Price: £10.19 / US$16.10
£11.72 / US$18.52 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price) - Other Currencies
Cruachan The Hollow Mountain [DVD] Ref: PDC2046
Format: All zones PAL
Two archive films: Cruachan, the story of the construction of the pumped storage Hydro-electric scheme, and The Moriston Project detailing the 4-year construction of the Glen Moriston Hydro-electric dam.
Price: £17.01 / US$26.88£19.56 / US$30.90 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price)
Feis Rois - 21 Years And Counting (Fidhead's Ah-Aon) [DVD] Ref: ROISDVD001
Format: All zones PAL
Celebrating 21 years of Feis Ross, the largest of Scotland's Feisean. A 1 hour documentary and a 45 minute concert, As ever the youngsters take centre stage, ably supported by guests Phil Cunningham, Donald Shaw, Calum MacDonald, Eilidh MacKenzie & more…
Price: £10.20 / US$16.12£11.73 / US$18.53 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price)
A Romance Of Engineering [DVD] Ref: PDC2045
Format: All zones PAL
Four archive films made by Stanley Russell the industrial film-maker, for Scottish engineering companies. The making of iron propellors, engine parts and wire ropes and the life and work of James Watt, inventor of the steam engine.
1. Men Of Iron
2. A Romance Of Engineering
3. James Watt
4. Story Of A Steel Wire Rope
Price: £17.01 / US$26.88£19.56 / US$30.90 with VAT at 15% (UK & EU Price)
Roy Goldring - Graded & Social Dances 3 [Medium Book] Ref: SSBK16
Instructions for 16 dances devised by the late Roy Goldring. Jigs, reels and strathspeys, each with a tune or two in bass & treble clef notation with chords. Tunes composed by Muriel Johnstone, George Meikle and Nancy Dickson. A4 spiral bound.
1. The Pipe Opener
2. A Starter For Ten
3. It Should Be Fun
4. Uncle Bill's Jig
5. Rachel In Maryland
6. Yvonne's Lasses
7. Time To Meet
8. The Mountain Stream
9. Reel On
10. Figure It Out
11. There And Back
12. In Traditional Mode
13. Caerlaverock Castle
14. Rannoch Moor
15. The Pleasure Is Mine
16. Branches Together
Price: £6.50 / US$10.27
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Pathhead Music Collective sweeps 2009 Orkney Folk Festival Soccer Awards!!
Members of the Pathhead Music Collective, a group of professional musicians who all live in the village of Pathhead in Midlothian have between them collected 5 BBC Folk awards and 1 BBC Jazz Award over the last few years. But they excelled themselves this weekend with a clean sweep of the awards at the annual Rest of the World vs Orkney musicians football match at this years Orkney Folk Festival.
Karine Polwart shared the Best Player award with her brother Steven, and Tom Bancroft (who was in goal for the Orkney team for reasons that were never clear) received an award for services to Orkney football and...er 'horticulture' (sic). The coveted worst player award was scooped by fellow Pathheidian Inge Thomson , coveted it should be said because it was the only prize that came with a bottle of Jack Daniels!!
www.pathheadmusiccollective.co.uk
www.tombancroft.co.uk
www.karinepolwart.com
for more info call Tom Bancroft on 07974 983701
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Peatbog Faeries - Live [CD] CDBOG005
The "Live Act Of The Year" - recorded live - is guaranteed to be good. This is all that you would expect - high energy ceilidh music with a funky modern twist. Bagpipes, fiddle, whistle, and backing with brass trimmings.
Recorded live in 2008 at the Queen's Hall in Edinburgh and Durham Gala Theatre, and featuring tracks from all of the Peatbog Faeries' previous five albums. Capturing the unforgettable atmosphere of a live gig by the Isle of Skye-based techno-folkies...
1. The Anthropologist
2. Invergarry Blues
3. The Locks And Rocks Reel
4. Friend Of Crazy Joe
5. Wacko King Hako
6. There's A Girl Behind The Bar Who Thinks She's Garbo
7. Still Drunk In The Morning
8. The Dancing Feet Set
9. Folk Police
10. Caberdrone
11. All About Windmills
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Recorded live in 2008 at the Queen's Hall in Edinburgh and Durham Gala Theatre, and featuring tracks from all of the Peatbog Faeries' previous five albums. Capturing the unforgettable atmosphere of a live gig by the Isle of Skye-based techno-folkies...
1. The Anthropologist
2. Invergarry Blues
3. The Locks And Rocks Reel
4. Friend Of Crazy Joe
5. Wacko King Hako
6. There's A Girl Behind The Bar Who Thinks She's Garbo
7. Still Drunk In The Morning
8. The Dancing Feet Set
9. Folk Police
10. Caberdrone
11. All About Windmills
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Sheila Henderson - Call It Fate [CD]
A great singer with a superb voice in a slightly rocked-up Country music style. As well as the rock influence there are bluegrass fiddle elements courtesy of Gordon Gunn. Five of the songs are self-penned. With great backing vocals & instruments.
1. Never Close Enough
2. Tell Me Why
3. Call It Fate
4. Down In The Tall Grass
5. Never No More
6. Walking Through Fire
7. Too Many Teardrops
8. Diamond In My Crown
9. Jagged Edge Of A Broken Heart
10. Only One For Me
11. It's Touched Us All
12. Still Hurts Sometimes
1. Never Close Enough
2. Tell Me Why
3. Call It Fate
4. Down In The Tall Grass
5. Never No More
6. Walking Through Fire
7. Too Many Teardrops
8. Diamond In My Crown
9. Jagged Edge Of A Broken Heart
10. Only One For Me
11. It's Touched Us All
12. Still Hurts Sometimes
CELTIC TEEN BANDS TO PERFORM SHOWCASE CONCERT AT EDEN COURT
Next month three young bands from Scotland, Ireland and Wales are to perform in their own languages at a showcase concert at the One Touch Theatre in Eden Court, Inverness. The concert is on the 19 June and acts as the opening event to the Nòs Ùr Celtic & Scots languages song competition which has 10 musical acts hoping to win a place at the pan-European minority language song competition – Liet International, in Friesland, Netherlands in October.
“The teen event, called Nòs Òg – meaning 'young style' in Scottish Gaelic aims to encourage young people to perform in their own languages as well as expose their music to a wider audience” states event director Brian Ó hEadhra. “There is a wealth of talented youngsters out there making music and we hope that this event will demonstrate that writing & singing in your indigenous language is a positive, worthwhile experience for young artistes.”
The three bands chosen to play at Nòs Òg are Fionnar from the Highlands of Scotland singing in Scots Gaelic, The Stilletoes from north Wales singing in Welsh and The Temporary from the west of Ireland singing in Irish Gaelic. Each act has written their own music and hope to impress the audience with their contemporary approach to writing songs in their own languages.
Fiona J. Mackenzie who has been developing the Scots Gaelic group Fionnar for the past few years says “the group are really looking forward to performing at Nòs Òg and meeting the other acts. If fits in well with a project we are currently working on called Sgoil Roc which encourages young singers to write their own new and contemporary Gaelic song.
”To augment the Nòs Òg and Nòs Ùr events, there will be a music industry panel discussion on the Saturday morning of the 20 June at Eden Court which will talk about the practicalities and possibilities for groups performing in their native tongue.
Brian Ó hEadhra concludes “We are encouraging students from schools, colleges and anyone interested in languages and new music to attend these exciting events. Last year's event was a great success and we anticipate this year to grow even bigger through both a local and live internet audience.”
Entry into Nòs Òg and the panel discussion is free of charge. Under 16's get free entry to Nòs Ùr; over 16's entry is £8.00. Tickets can be booked from Eden Court Box Office 01463 234234 or online at www.eden-court.co.uk
“The teen event, called Nòs Òg – meaning 'young style' in Scottish Gaelic aims to encourage young people to perform in their own languages as well as expose their music to a wider audience” states event director Brian Ó hEadhra. “There is a wealth of talented youngsters out there making music and we hope that this event will demonstrate that writing & singing in your indigenous language is a positive, worthwhile experience for young artistes.”
The three bands chosen to play at Nòs Òg are Fionnar from the Highlands of Scotland singing in Scots Gaelic, The Stilletoes from north Wales singing in Welsh and The Temporary from the west of Ireland singing in Irish Gaelic. Each act has written their own music and hope to impress the audience with their contemporary approach to writing songs in their own languages.
Fiona J. Mackenzie who has been developing the Scots Gaelic group Fionnar for the past few years says “the group are really looking forward to performing at Nòs Òg and meeting the other acts. If fits in well with a project we are currently working on called Sgoil Roc which encourages young singers to write their own new and contemporary Gaelic song.
”To augment the Nòs Òg and Nòs Ùr events, there will be a music industry panel discussion on the Saturday morning of the 20 June at Eden Court which will talk about the practicalities and possibilities for groups performing in their native tongue.
Brian Ó hEadhra concludes “We are encouraging students from schools, colleges and anyone interested in languages and new music to attend these exciting events. Last year's event was a great success and we anticipate this year to grow even bigger through both a local and live internet audience.”
Entry into Nòs Òg and the panel discussion is free of charge. Under 16's get free entry to Nòs Ùr; over 16's entry is £8.00. Tickets can be booked from Eden Court Box Office 01463 234234 or online at www.eden-court.co.uk
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