Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA- Out for the Night is the 20th album of
Battlefield Band for Temple Records and the second album featuring the talents
of Alan Reid, vocals, keyboards and accordion; Mike Katz, tops on highland and
small pipes plus whistles, bass and guitar; fiddler Alasdair White, who also
plays bazouki, mandolin and whistles; and Irish interest Pat Kilbride, vocals
and virtuoso guitar and cittern.
The 12 studio tracks plus 3 bonus live tracks feature traditional and newly
composed material by members of the band, as well as a tune by Dubliners fiddler
John Sheehan and a song from Henry McCullough – ex-Sweeney’s Men and Wings. Some
music from Brittany is added to the pot for good measure. Out for the Night
contains 70 minutes of music in all.Under their banner “Forward with Scotland’s Past,” Battlefield Band has been
performing for more than three decades, mixing old songs and tunes with self-penned
material, playing them on a unique fusion of ancient and modern instruments.
Over these years they have played with and introduced many fine musicians to
their ever-widening worldwide audience. In September 2003, Battlefield Band were
voted “Best Live Act” in the first annual Scots Trad Awards, in association with
the BBC. The winners were voted for by listeners around the world.
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.
