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Breabach
8,765 listeners
Breabach are a folk band from Scotland formed in 2005 who stormed onto the folk roots scene with their nomination as 'Best Folk Band… read moreBreabach are a folk band from Scotland formed in 2005 who stormed onto the folk roots scene with their nomination as 'Best Folk Band' at the 2007 Scots Trad Music Awards, an achievement which they were able to repeat a year lat… read moreBreabach are a folk band from Scotland formed in 2005 who stormed onto the folk roots scene with their nomination as 'Best Folk Band' at the 2007 Scots Trad Music Awards, an achievement which they were able to repeat a year later. The band has released four albums to date: The Big Spree… read more -
Davie Stewart
690 listeners
Davie Stewart was born in N.E.Scotland around the start of the 20th century. He spent a large part of his life 'on the road' livi… read moreDavie Stewart was born in N.E.Scotland around the start of the 20th century. He spent a large part of his life 'on the road' living on his music and his wits, turning his hand to a number of trades one of which was 'clock … read moreDavie Stewart was born in N.E.Scotland around the start of the 20th century. He spent a large part of his life 'on the road' living on his music and his wits, turning his hand to a number of trades one of which was 'clock mending'. (Realising that a lot of stopped clocks were … read more -
Andy Stewart
21,180 listeners
Andy Stewart (30 December 1933 - 11 October 1993) was a Scottish singer and entertainer. He was born in Glasgow in 1933, the son of a teach… read moreAndy Stewart (30 December 1933 - 11 October 1993) was a Scottish singer and entertainer. He was born in Glasgow in 1933, the son of a teacher. He moved to Arbroath as a child and then trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of … read moreAndy Stewart (30 December 1933 - 11 October 1993) was a Scottish singer and entertainer. He was born in Glasgow in 1933, the son of a teacher. He moved to Arbroath as a child and then trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. He had several hit singles - &qu… read more -
Kenneth McKellar
4,100 listeners
Kenneth McKellar (23 June 1927 – 9 April 2010) was a Scottish tenor Kenneth McKellar is a Scottish singer who was born in Paisley in 1927. … read moreKenneth McKellar (23 June 1927 – 9 April 2010) was a Scottish tenor Kenneth McKellar is a Scottish singer who was born in Paisley in 1927. He originally studied Forestry at Aberdeen University, after graduation working for the Scottish F… read moreKenneth McKellar (23 June 1927 – 9 April 2010) was a Scottish tenor Kenneth McKellar is a Scottish singer who was born in Paisley in 1927. He originally studied Forestry at Aberdeen University, after graduation working for the Scottish Forestry Commission. He later trained at the Royal College of… read more -
Matt McGinn
6,847 listeners
There are at least three artists with this name: 1) Matt McGinn (born 1928 - died 1977) was a Glasgow singer songwriter and poet who came … read moreThere are at least three artists with this name: 1) Matt McGinn (born 1928 - died 1977) was a Glasgow singer songwriter and poet who came to prominence in the 1960's with his prolific catalogue of folk songs. 2) Matt McGinn (b1978 … read moreThere are at least three artists with this name: 1) Matt McGinn (born 1928 - died 1977) was a Glasgow singer songwriter and poet who came to prominence in the 1960's with his prolific catalogue of folk songs. 2) Matt McGinn (b1978 - ) is an Irish singer-songwriter from Hilltown, Co. Down i… read more -
North Sea Gas
5,717 listeners
North Sea Gas is a Scottish folk music band based in Edinburgh. Formed in about 1980, the band's line up in 2015 comprised Dave Gilfil… read moreNorth Sea Gas is a Scottish folk music band based in Edinburgh. Formed in about 1980, the band's line up in 2015 comprised Dave Gilfillan, Ronnie MacDonald and Grant Simpson. Gilfillan is the only original member from when the band … read moreNorth Sea Gas is a Scottish folk music band based in Edinburgh. Formed in about 1980, the band's line up in 2015 comprised Dave Gilfillan, Ronnie MacDonald and Grant Simpson. Gilfillan is the only original member from when the band was founded (c.1980). He sings and plays a variety of instru… read more -
The Fisher Family
1,068 listeners
The Fisher Family (from Scotland) were well-respected folk-singers. Archie Fisher (born 1939) sang traditional songs, as well as writing hi… read moreThe Fisher Family (from Scotland) were well-respected folk-singers. Archie Fisher (born 1939) sang traditional songs, as well as writing his own; his younger sister Ray Fisher (born 26 November 1940; died 31 August 2011) sang old ballad… read moreThe Fisher Family (from Scotland) were well-respected folk-singers. Archie Fisher (born 1939) sang traditional songs, as well as writing his own; his younger sister Ray Fisher (born 26 November 1940; died 31 August 2011) sang old ballads in a magnificent voice; Cilla Fisher, with her husband Art… read more -
The Tannahill Weavers
43,652 listeners
The Tannahill Weavers are a popular band who perform traditional Scottish music. They are notable for being one of the first popular bands … read moreThe Tannahill Weavers are a popular band who perform traditional Scottish music. They are notable for being one of the first popular bands to incorporate the sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe (the Highland bagpipes are primarily a solo… read moreThe Tannahill Weavers are a popular band who perform traditional Scottish music. They are notable for being one of the first popular bands to incorporate the sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe (the Highland bagpipes are primarily a solo instrument) in an ensemble setting, and in doing so helped … read more