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Burach is one of the most innovative and popular bands to come out of the new wave of Scottish musical inventiveness combining Celtic music and contemporary rock influences to create a unique sound that is popular with young and old alike.
Formed in the autumn of 1994, Burach won the 1994/95 Scottish Folk Group Competition. Since the release of their first album, The Weird Set, Burach have been making a name for themselves with tours to Scandinavia, Brittany, France, Holland and Italy, they have played as far as Turkmenistan in Central Asia and shared the stage with a number of prestigious performers including Big Country, Alison Moyet, Nils Lofgren and Goat's Don't Shave and have appeared on MTV, the BBC, and Russian television.
Burach is a Gaelic word colloquially meaning a mess, or more formally, "a delving in the earth." The band's second CD Born Tired, was released in 1997. Tracks from both albums have been licensed to several compilations albums, such as The Electric Muse II, EMI's Folk 'n Hell, and the Scottish Arts Council's recent release, Seriously Scottish.
Doug Anderson: Guitar, mandolin &Vocal
From Gullane, East Lothian, Doug initially studied classical guitar and later studied other guitar styles at the Guitar Institute in London and with Paco Pena, Benjamin Vorday, Albert Lee and Eric Johnson. He taught guitar at Jewel and Esk Valley College in Edinburgh for five years, before leaving to play music full-time. In 1998, he participated in the World Classical Guitar Championships in Mottola, Italy. In early 1999, he spent two months in Seville, studying flamenco guitar.
Eoghain Anderson: Drums &Percussion
Eoghain is from the town of Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway. He tried many jobs, such as shepherd, Christmas tree cutter and offshore gangway controller, before settling on music. He studied drums under Jim Walker and Steve White and plays snare drum in the Scottish Gas Pipe Band, Eoghain now gives drum lessons, when not touring with the band.
Gregor Borland: Fiddle &Backup Vocal
From Inverness, Greg originally learned to play the fiddle from the legendary Hector McAndrew of Aberdeen, and was four times Scottish Champion, in his youth. He is also an accomplished bass player and played both instruments in Caledon, Davy Steele's supergroup. In addition to Burach he plays with the atheryn Tickell band.
Sandy Brechin: Accordion &Backup Vocals
Sandy comes from Kirkliston, West Lothian and is well known for his work with Seelyhoo and his own band, in addition to Burach. He has two solo recordings and has played as a session musician on countless other albums as well. He was recently included on Donnie Munro's (formerly Run Rig) new solo album and performed in the 1999 'Twice Upon a Squeezebox" tour of the US and Canada.
Alison Cherry: Lead Vocals &Whistle
Ali works as a producer with BBC Scotland in Edinburgh, when not touring with the band. Her voice has led her to be described as the new Sandy Denny. Previous band experience include Bohinta and performing with Martin and Aine Fury.
Roy Waterson: Bass &Backup Vocals
Roy comes from Dundee. He too was educated at Jewel and Esk Valley College, and played in several Manchester area punk bands, before returning to Edinburgh, When not tour with Burach he is in demand to fill in slots in various groups in the city. |
