Battlefield Band has been touring the world for 33 years, and in that time has released 20 albums on the Temple Records label. This compilation disc contains 19 tracks, taken from 18 of those albums.
During the band’s time together there have been many line-up changes, and this gives the listener the opportunity to catch up with many of the musicians who have been a part of and still are a part of Battlefield Band – Alan Reid, Brian McNeill, Jamie McMenemy; John Gahagan; Pat Kilbride; Duncan MacGillivray; Sylvia Barnes; Jim Barnes; Ged Foley; Dougie Pincock; Alistair Russell; John McCusker; Iain MacDonald; Davy Steele; Mike Katz & Karine Polwart
Battlefield Band recordings available:
- In North America: The Best of Battlefield Band / Temple Records: A 25 Year Legacy, Across The Borders, zama zama – try your luck, Rain, Hail Or Shine, Dookin’, Battlefield Band, Battlefield Band – Live in Concert at the Brunton Theatre, Home Ground – Live From Scotland, The Road of Tears, Leaving Friday Harbor, Happy Daze, Anthem For The Common Man, Home Is Where the Van Is, Time & Tide, Opening Moves, At the Front, Stand Easy / Preview, Threads, New Spring, Live Celtic Folk Music, On the Rise, Battle of the Field, Celtic Hotel, Out for the Night, Quiet Days
- In Europe: The Best of Battlefield Band / Temple Records: A 25 Year Legacy, Across The Borders, zama zama – try your luck, Rain, Hail Or Shine, Dookin’, Battlefield Band, Battlefield Band – Live in Concert at the Brunton Theatre, Home Ground – Live From Scotland, The Road of Tears, Leaving Friday Harbor, Happy Daze, Anthem For The Common Man, Home Is Where the Van Is, Time & Tide, Opening Moves, At the Front, Stand Easy / Preview, Threads, New Spring, Live Celtic Folk Music, On the Rise, Battle of the Field, Celtic Hotel, Out for the Night, Quiet Days
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
