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Calasaig Calasaig
Calasaig Calasaig: Scottish 5-piece celtic and traditional folk group. Listing biographies of band members, tour and concert dates and album information. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.rowanarts.co.uk/
Drever, Ivan Drever, Ivan
Drever, Ivan Drever, Ivan: Singer and songwriter, originally from Orkney; also performed with Wolfstone, and as a duo with fiddler Duncan Chisholm. Biography and discography, press clippings, audio samples and contact details. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.musicisthebest.org/ivan/
Pipedown Pipedown
Pipedown Pipedown: Edinburgh based band comprising bagpipes, mandolin and guitar. Biographies, gig-list, and photos. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.geocities.com/pipedown_music/
The Balladeers The Balladeers
The Balladeers The Balladeers: Biographies and discographies of Irish and Scottish folk singers, Alex Campbell, The Corries, The Dubliners, Robin Hall and Jimmie Macgregor. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.theballadeers.com/
Cotter, Kirsty Cotter, Kirsty
Cotter, Kirsty Cotter, Kirsty: Scottish fiddler with a special interest in reviving old tunes from 16th and 17th century manuscripts. Includes a biography, contact details, and information on her teaching activities. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.gloworms.org.uk/kirsty
O'Halloran, Catherine O'Halloran, Catherine
O'Halloran, Catherine O'Halloran, Catherine: Includes profile, news, gig-list, and audio samples from The Catherine O'Halloran Band. (Bands and Artists)
http://hillhead.no-ip.com/catherine
Blazin Fiddles Blazin Fiddles
Blazin Fiddles Blazin Fiddles: Group celebrating and promoting Highland and Island fiddle music. Member profiles, gig-guide, information and sales of recordings, news and photo gallery. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.blazin-fiddles.co.uk/
Hom Bru Hom Bru
Hom Bru Hom Bru: Long running Shetland band. Biographies, history, downloads, and contact details. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.hombru.co.uk/
Coronach Coronach
Coronach Coronach: Specialising in the courtly and popular music of Renaissance Scotland, played on early wind, stringed and keyboard instruments, and voices. Profile, details of recordings, and concert listing. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.coronach.co.uk/
Tarneybackle Tarneybackle
Tarneybackle Tarneybackle: Perthshire folk group with a reperoire covering several traditions. History of the band, discography, and gig-guide. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.tarneybackle.co.uk/
Macumba Macumba
Macumba Macumba: From their origins as a drumming group in Glasgow, now mixing the traditional sounds of Scottish bagpipes with Brazilian and Caribbean percussion. Profile, gig-guide, CD and contact details. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.macumba.com/
North Sea Gas North Sea Gas
North Sea Gas North Sea Gas: Edinburgh-based band, touring extensively. Profile, discography, audio samples, and tour dates. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.schuerkamp.de/zope/nsg/
Jock Tamson's Bairns Jock Tamson's Bairns
Jock Tamson's Bairns Jock Tamson's Bairns: Band influential in the revival of Scots traditional music from the 70s on, but now retired. With reviews, shopping links, biography, and discography. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.jtbairns.com/
Peatbog Faeries Peatbog Faeries
Peatbog Faeries Peatbog Faeries: Band based on the Isle of Skye. Details of the band line-up, their recordings and their tours. Includes audio samples. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.peatbog-faeries.com/
Steven, Karen Steven, Karen
Steven, Karen Steven, Karen: A Scottish fiddler and step-dancer, who also teaches at festivals, Feisean and dance workshops. Includes her biography, and discography. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.karensteven.com/
Lamond, Mary Jane Lamond, Mary Jane
Lamond, Mary Jane Lamond, Mary Jane: Combines Gaelic songs with contemporary pop sounds. Site has biography, reviews, and multimedia clips. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.maryjanelamond.com/
MacLeod, Kevin MacLeod, Kevin
MacLeod, Kevin MacLeod, Kevin: Profile of multi-instrumentalist, also banjo player in The Occasionals ceilidh band. Includes profile, details of recordings, gig-guide, and information about his collection of vintage and custom stringed instruments. (Bands and Artists)
http://mysite.freeserve.com/kevinmacleod/
Kitchen Band, The Kitchen Band, The
Kitchen Band, The Kitchen Band, The: Four piece, multi-instrumental folk group. Profile, gig guide, CD information, and sound files. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.kitchenband.btinternet.co.uk/
Redpath, Jean Redpath, Jean
Redpath, Jean Redpath, Jean: Folk singer known for her interpretation of traditional ballads and the songs of Burns. Biography, discography, and contact information. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.jeanredpath.com/
McCusker, John McCusker, John
McCusker, John McCusker, John: Traditional musician and multi-instrumentalist, member of The Battlefield Band for eleven years. With biography, discography, sound samples, pictures, and tour dates. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.johnmccusker.demon.co.uk/
Reid, Alan Reid, Alan
Reid, Alan Reid, Alan: Profile of Battlefield Band member, and his colaboration with Rob van Sante as a folk duo. Includes discography, gig guide, photo gallery and reviews. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.reidvansante.com/
Roy, Alan and Jan Roy, Alan and Jan
Roy, Alan and Jan Roy, Alan and Jan: Cabaret/ceilidh band. Includes member biographies, merchandise and contact information. (Bands and Artists)
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/alanandjanroy/
Cunningham, Phil Cunningham, Phil
Cunningham, Phil Cunningham, Phil: Once a full-time member of Silly Wizard, now a solo performer, composer and producer. Includes biography, discography, audio samples, and details of his compositions and books. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.philcunningham.com/
Gordon Gunn Band, The Gordon Gunn Band, The
Gordon Gunn Band, The Gordon Gunn Band, The: A three piece band from Orkney and Wick. Includes biographies, reviews, album information, MP3s, and gig-listing. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.gordongunn.co.uk/
Fox, Allie Fox, Allie
Fox, Allie Fox, Allie: Scottish singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist. Includes gig-listing, recording information, reviews, lyrics and MP3s. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.vixenrecords.com/
Rogers, Chris Rogers, Chris
Rogers, Chris Rogers, Chris: Singer of traditional and contemporary folk, solo and with the band Kagan. Profile, lyrics, MP3s, reviews, and tour schedule. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.ngcb.u-net.com/chris.htm
Macdonald, Catriona Macdonald, Catriona
Macdonald, Catriona Macdonald, Catriona: A traditional Shetland fiddler. Site details her tour dates, newsletter, along with samples of her music. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.peerieangel.demon.co.uk/
Back of the Moon Back of the Moon
Back of the Moon Back of the Moon: Young Scottish band, playing traditional and contemporary folk. Biographies, recording information, gig-guide, reviews, audio samples and news. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.backofthemoon.co.uk/
Deaf Shepherd Deaf Shepherd
Deaf Shepherd Deaf Shepherd: Scottish traditional music featuring twin fiddles, bagpipes, guitar, bouzouki and vocals. Album details, profile, reviews and tour dates. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.deafshepherd.demon.co.uk/
Ferguson, Duncan Ferguson, Duncan
Ferguson, Duncan Ferguson, Duncan: Scottish singer/songwriter. Biography, reviews, and CD information. (Bands and Artists)
http://duncan-ferguson.com/
Brechin, Sandy Brechin, Sandy
Brechin, Sandy Brechin, Sandy: Profile of the accordionist and his band. Includes discography and MP3s. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.squeeze.demon.co.uk/
Shooglenifty Shooglenifty
Shooglenifty Shooglenifty: Scottish band combining traditional tunes with contemporary dance rhythms and textures. Information on recordings, audio samples, band profile and tour dates. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.shoogle.com/
Bruce, Ian Bruce, Ian
Bruce, Ian Bruce, Ian: Scottish singer songwriter; includes gig-guide, discography, lyrics and samples of music. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.ianbruce.co.uk/
Salsa Celtica Salsa Celtica
Salsa Celtica Salsa Celtica: Playing a fusion of Scottish folk and salsa. Information about the band, their tours and recordings. Includes technical and booking details, and audio samples. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.salsaceltica.com/
Rise Rise
Rise Rise: Celtic indie folk music, from the Isle of Bute in Scotland. Biography and profiles. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.riseband.co.uk/
Luce Women Luce Women
Luce Women Luce Women: All-female acoustic band based in Scotland, specializing in a multitude of music styles. Includes contact information. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.beaney.demon.co.uk/lucewomen/
Nelson, Brian Nelson, Brian
Nelson, Brian Nelson, Brian: Scottish singer/songwriter, with biography, discography and lyrics. (Bands and Artists)
http://www24.brinkster.com/briannelson/
Scocha Scocha
Scocha Scocha: Borders duo, playing a variety of traditional songs. Profiles, gig-list, and details of recordings. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.scocha.co.uk/
Stravaig Stravaig
Stravaig Stravaig: A capella group, and collectors of traditional songs particularly from Dumfries and Galloway. Profile and discography. (Bands and Artists)
http://website.lineone.net/~suekelly/
Bag o' Cats Bag o' Cats
Bag o' Cats Bag o' Cats: Band of multi-instrumentalists playing orginal and traditional music. Biographies, gig-listing, information on recordings, MP3s, and contact details. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.dicklee.org.uk/bagocats.htm
Fon a Bhord Fon a Bhord
Fon a Bhord Fon a Bhord: Band with ex-members of Tannahil Weavers, Ceolbeg, Blo Na Gael, playing traditional music. Line-up includes fiddles, whistles, pipes, harp, guitar, cittern and bodhran, plus female vocalist. Includes biographies and contact details. (Bands and Artists)
http://fonabhord.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
Brolum Brolum
Brolum Brolum: Seven piece band, with Gaelic and Scots songs in their repertoire. Band profile, tour dates, audio samples, recording information, and reviews. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.brolum.co.uk/
Kydd, Christine Kydd, Christine
Kydd, Christine Kydd, Christine: Interpreter and champion of the Scots song tradition. Includes details of her workshops and recordings, a profile, and reviews. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.ck.musicscotland.com/
Wherries, The Wherries, The
Wherries, The Wherries, The: Scottish and Irish folk music with 'Clydeside' humour. Biographies, tour and gig details, and contact information. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.wherries.co.uk/
Gordon, Andrew Gordon, Andrew
Gordon, Andrew Gordon, Andrew: A Scottish folk singer; includes his biography, information about his recordings, music samples, and a schedule for his gigs and tours. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.andrewgordon.co.uk/
Calluna Calluna
Calluna Calluna: Group playing Scottish dance tunes and airs, original compositions and song. Profile of band members, listing of appearances, and details of recordings. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.calluna.musicscotland.com/
Frier, Tich Frier, Tich
Frier, Tich Frier, Tich: Scottish singer, guitarist and entertainer; once with Bitter Withy. Includes biography, discography, latest news, and booking information. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.frier.demon.co.uk/
Runt o' the Litter Runt o' the Litter
Runt o' the Litter Runt o' the Litter: Traditional Folk, Scottish and Irish music. Includes real audio samples. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.runtothelitter.co.uk/
Thorburn, Andy Thorburn, Andy
Thorburn, Andy Thorburn, Andy: Musician and composer; profile and listing of performances. Includes presentation of Tuath gu Deas, composed for the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.musicscotland.com/andy/
McCann, Leo McCann, Leo
McCann, Leo McCann, Leo: Button box and tin whistle player, now based in Scotland and playing with a number of Scots bands as well as having a solo career. Profile, discography, MP3s, listing of live dates, and information on his compositions. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.leomccann.musicscotland.com/
Goldrush Goldrush
Goldrush Goldrush: Profile of a Scottish Bluegrass group, with details of recordings, contact information, and biographies. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.scottishbluegrass.com/goldrush.htm
Tannahill Weavers, The Tannahill Weavers, The
Tannahill Weavers, The Tannahill Weavers, The: Traditional Scots band. Profiles of members, recordings, and tour information. Also includes lyrics, glossary, photos, and merchandise. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.tannahillweavers.com/
McNeill, Brian McNeill, Brian
McNeill, Brian McNeill, Brian: Multi-instrumentalist, and founder member of the Battlefield Band. Biography, reviews, gig dates, and details of his recordings. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.brianmcneill.co.uk/
Johnston, Allan Johnston, Allan
Johnston, Allan Johnston, Allan: Profile of Scottish singer/songwriter, guitarist, and guitar teacher. Includes biography, gig-guide, and discography. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.musicscotland.com/alljohn/
Laing, Robin Laing, Robin
Laing, Robin Laing, Robin: Folksinger and songwriter, orginally from Edinburgh. Includes biography, details of recordings and repertoire, reviews, photos and contact information. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.folkmusic.net/robinlaing/
Whistlebinkies, The Whistlebinkies, The
Whistlebinkies, The Whistlebinkies, The: Traditional Scots music, using authentic instruments. Profile of band and members, discography, and contact details. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.sol.co.uk/w/whistlebinkies/
Ian Thomson Scottish Dance Band Ian Thomson Scottish Dance Band
Ian Thomson Scottish Dance Band Ian Thomson Scottish Dance Band: A 5 piece Scottish dance/Ceilidh band from the Glasgow area, available for performance at events. With band history, pictures, and contact information. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.ThomsonSDB.fsnet.co.uk/
MacInnes, Mairi MacInnes, Mairi
MacInnes, Mairi MacInnes, Mairi: Gaelic singer, composer and songwriter, from South Uist. Profile and album information, with tour dates. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.mairimacinnes.com/
Quern, The Quern, The
Quern, The Quern, The: Profile of the band, discography, and contact details. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.linnet.co.uk/linlithgow/quern.htm
Stanage, Sandy Stanage, Sandy
Stanage, Sandy Stanage, Sandy: Biography and discography of Scots guitarist. Also includes contact details, reviews, repertoire and photos. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.folkmusic.net/sandystanage/
Gibb, Dave Gibb, Dave
Gibb, Dave Gibb, Dave: Singer/songwriter and guitarist. Profile, reviews, gig and recording details. (Bands and Artists)
http://fp.davegibb.f9.co.uk/
Mcleod, Rory Mcleod, Rory
Mcleod, Rory Mcleod, Rory: Borders-based singer/songwriter. Biography, reviews, gig guide, interviews, and discography. (Bands and Artists)
http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/rorymcleod/
Wolfstone Wolfstone
Wolfstone Wolfstone: Official website for the band, which tours extensively with their Highland music. Includes history, profiles of musicians, news, discography, gig-guide, photo gallery, and access to online fan-club. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.invernessonline.com/wolfstone/
Davies, Bruce Davies, Bruce
Davies, Bruce Davies, Bruce: Singer/songwriter. Includes gig guide, recordings, booking information, lyrics, profile and reviews. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.brucedavies.com/
Thomson, Neil MacDonald Thomson, Neil MacDonald
Thomson, Neil MacDonald Thomson, Neil MacDonald: Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Artist's biography, discography and audio samples, photos, reviews, and gig-list (Bands and Artists)
http://www.arduramusic.com/
Macinnes, Maggie Macinnes, Maggie
Macinnes, Maggie Macinnes, Maggie: Gaelic singer and clarsach player, from the island of Barra. Biography, news, album information, and concert listing. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.maggiemacinnes.com/newsite/
Banish Misfortune Banish Misfortune
Banish Misfortune Banish Misfortune: Aberdeen band, gigging throughout Scotland. Profile, dates, and MP3s. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.banishmisfortune.net/
MacKillop, Rob MacKillop, Rob
MacKillop, Rob MacKillop, Rob: Performer, recording artist, and researcher in Scottish music for lutes and guitars. Includes details of his repertoire, recordings, publications, and workshops; also a profile and reviews. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.robmackillop.com/
Cliar Cliar
Cliar Cliar: Highlands band, playing music from the tradition. Biographies, CD details, gig calendar, and reviews. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.cliar.com/
Riggin, The Riggin, The
Riggin, The Riggin, The: Information about Fife/Kinross based Folk band. Members names and biographies and a description of what they play. Gig guide and info on recordings. (Bands and Artists)
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/theriggin/Riggin.html
Fraser, Iain Fraser, Iain
Fraser, Iain Fraser, Iain: Fiddle performer, teacher and workshop leader. Profile, gig dates, and MP3s. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.iainfraser.com/
Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Scottish Fiddle Orchestra: A traditional music ensemble, with origins in Fiddlers' Rallies. Details the history of the orchestra along with its forthcoming concerts. Information on the personnel and recordings are also included. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.sfo.org.uk
Willoughby, Brian Willoughby, Brian
Willoughby, Brian Willoughby, Brian: One half of the duo Cathryn Craig and Brian Willoughby. Site includes tour dates, contact information, biographies, pictures, news, and reviews. (Bands and Artists)
http://members.tripod.com/pat_rich/briindex.htm
Malcolm, Jim Malcolm, Jim
Malcolm, Jim Malcolm, Jim: Folk singer and songwriter, and lead singer with The Old Blind Dogs. Offers a biography, audio samples and album details, tour dates, news, and reviews. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.jimmalcolm.com/
Ceolbeg Ceolbeg
Ceolbeg Ceolbeg: In memory of a band which played traditional and contemporary folk music; started in the 70s, and disbanded in 2001. Discography, MP3s, profiles of musicians, and lyrics. (Bands and Artists)
http://www.ceolbeg.com/