Music
Music at Paxton returning for nine packed days
Music at Paxton is back for 2022 with nine days of glorious international chamber music, artistic alliances, Scottish premières, firsts and lasts. Once again Paxton House, on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, sees distinguished international artists perform alongside outstanding emerging talent in Paxton’s famous Picture Gallery, hung high with paintings…
Read MoreScottish trad group Kinnaris Quintet’s new album
This Too is the stunning second album from award-winning Scottish trad group Kinnaris Quintet. The highly-anticipated record builds on the group’s signature style of intricate traditional melodies underpinned by driving rhythm. The Glasgow-based act burst onto the scene in 2017, releasing their debut album Free One to critical acclaim. Since then, Kinnaris Quintet have gone…
Read MorePerformer unveils debut solo album Leaving Lurgangreen
Leaving Lurgangreen is the cheerful and adventurous debut solo album from Coatbridge-born flautist, singer and harpist Sarah Markey. The record is dedicated in memory to her grandmother, who was from Lurgangreen, County Louth in Ireland, and is a reflection on Sarah’s musical journey so far, with an enthralling mixture of her own compositions and traditional…
Read MoreLewis band Face the West release their new single
Would the Minister Not Dance? is the new high-energy trad single from Lewis-based Face the West, released today. The Celtic rock band fell in love with the old tune, originally written in the mid-1800s, and were keen to breathe new life into it. With its interesting slip jig timing and a powerful, upbeat melody Would…
Read MorePerth Festival prepares to welcome the Black Dyke Band
The most recorded band in the world is coming to Scotland next month. Formed over 150 years ago and hailing from Queensbury, Black Dyke Band has more than 350 recordings and growing every year. In October 2020 the band’s recording of music by John Rutter become the first by a brass band to reach No.1…
Read MoreSinger Jill Jackson set to release new album Yours Aye
Jill Jackson, one of Scotland’s leading singer-songwriters, is set to release her beautifully crafted new album, Yours Aye, on Friday 6 May. This latest record from the acclaimed Americana artist is her most exposing body of work to date and one which showcases her heart-rending vocals and demonstrates the care and sensitivity with which she…
Read MoreMusic and poetry combine at music school spring concert
Writer Alexander McCall Smith made a surprise appearance at the St Mary’s Music School Spring Concert. He read aloud his poem On Calton Hill as a prelude to the premiere performance of the latest composition for the national music school’s Seven Hills Project. Scottish Field columnist Sandy has written a collection of seven poems to…
Read MoreTrad powerhouse Hò-rò have new album on the way
New Moon is the new album from traditional powerhouse Hò-rò. The contemporary trad album, which features delicate ballads and upbeat foot-stomping tunes, will be released on Friday 22 April. The seven-piece band from the Highlands, known for their spellbinding, energetic live performances, have become a force to be reckoned with on the Scottish traditional music…
Read MoreSkye duo Valtos release track with Donnie Munro
Ceòl Dannsa (Feat. Donnie Munro) is the innovative new single from Valtos, set for release this week. The avant-garde electro-trad track comes from their upcoming self-titled debut album and features a Gaelic vocal sample from legendary former Runrig frontman Donnie Munro. Valtos are the Isle of Skye-based pairing of Martyn MacDonald and Daniel Docherty, who…
Read MoreAward-winning pianist launches new album at iconic venues
Award-winning Scottish pianist Fergus McCreadie will launch his third album, Forest Floor with concerts at the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh, on Friday, 8 April, and Ronnie Scott’s in London. The launch will take place on Tuesday, 19 April, when McCreadie and his trio, with David Bowden (bass) and Stephen Henderson (drums), will then feature in…
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