Bellowhead was a dynamic, 11-piece band combining the traditional skills of John Spiers, Jon Boden, Benji Kirkpatrick, Paul Sartin, Rachael McShane and Giles Lewin with…
Artist Profiles: Bellowhead
Category: Artist Profiles
Artist Profiles: Bela Fleck
Bela Fleck is often considered the leading banjo player in the world. He was born on July 10, 1958, and raised in New York City.…
Artist Profiles: Breabach
Breabach formed in Glasgow as students enjoying the thriving folk scene at sessions and ceilidhs. Although they come from all parts of Scotland, they share…
Artist Profiles: Bruce MacGregor
Bruce MacGregor hails from Inverness and is a player equally at home with the rugged strathspey or the tender slow air. He has combined the…
Artist Profiles: Brian McNeill
Brian McNeill was born in Falkirk, Scotland, in 195. He began his musical training in his early teens with formal violin lessons, but soon forsook…
Artist Profiles: Boys of the Lough
The first of the full-time professional Celtic bands to arise on the international scene, Boys of the Lough, now occupy a unique position of respect…
Artist Profiles: Blazin’ Fiddles
Take five of the hottest young contemporary fiddle players from the various regions of the highlands and islands of Scotland, and you’ve got Blazin’ Fiddles…
Artist Profiles: Billy Jackson
Billy Jackson has been a major figure in traditional Scottish music for many years, and was a founding member of the influential folk group, Ossian.…
Artist Profiles: Karen Matheson
Karen Matheson is widely recognized as the acclaimed vocalist of Celtic band Capercaillie. Karen started performing as a child in her local village hall in…
Artist Profiles: Tannahill Weavers
The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland’s leading traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and…