Regularly play with Jenn Butterworth (guitar & vocals) and Mairearad Green (accordion & pipes).
A member of the Kate Rusby and Karen Matheson Bands.
Also perform with Bruce MacGregor (fiddle) and Christine Hanson (cello)
Anna Massie was the winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2003 Award. A talented multi-instrumentalist, she excels in playing the fiddle, mandolin and tenor banjo. Though perhaps most impressive is her guitar playing - equally at home either accompanying in her unique rhythmic style or flatpicking tunes, Massies dexterity shines through.
As well as solo performances, Anna plays in a trio featuring the impressive guitar and vocal talents of Jenn Butterworth and the outstanding accordion and border pipe playing of Mairearad Green. With performances at Celtic Connections, Shetland, Orkney, Hebridean Celtic and Tønder festivals, recent years have seen these talented young womens careers go from strength to strength.
Highly energetic performances and a warm and friendly stage appearance have earned the band a growing fan base and nominations as Best Up and Coming Band at the 2004 Scots Trad Music Awards and the Horizon Award at last years BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. In 2005 Anna was nominated as Best Instrumentalist at the Trad Music Awards.
As well as live performances Anna is a busy recording artist with, most notably, an appearance on Michael McGoldricks latest album "Wired," and Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain's "Roads Not Travelled."
Annas debut album "Glad Company", and the trio's "The Missing Gift" are available on Footstompin Records. The CDs have been very well received and feature the trio as well as solo tracks. As well as a highly professional sound, the albums have retained a very live feel, and convey a live performance very well.
"A captivating debut album, full of vivacity and verve. The materials freshness and simplicity is the perfect foil for Massies formidable finger-picking skills, whose sparkle is further enlivened by natty rhythmic twists and ornamental flourishes." Sue Wilson, Sunday Herald
"It should be illegal to be so young and so talented!" Dirty Linen
Thanks for being a friend....sometimes I lose myself in rock music, but I also adore Kate Rusby and Chris Thile (so sad to never have seen Nickel Creek live!)....and now I can listen to you....don't you just love how music brightens your day? Enjoy your week x
Hey there. I can't get them as ringtones - they only are messages which are going to delete themselves in a day or so. I need them bluetoothed to me. And yes Annie didn't hear them - why not? Because I forgot. I'm a belter...
I didn't hear them, but nevertheless..even if it's shite, I want one, so as I can tell Corrina. I would like "The land of the Haderum Ho" From the Highland Voyage album..well you did ask! x
Hey you get a mention in ma latest blog lass! As does thon Mairearad Ronaldo Green and fast Katy. In the clearing stands a box(play)er ... Higgland Park? Eh? Half of the time you're gone and you don't know where and you don't where ...
arghh, anna!!! you forgot your missile??? i'm sure fi and bob and the whole commitie are having a great time with that now! :o) you're such a great craic on/off stage... also the sessions, dance... football seems to've been great fun too!! i cried my eyes out, so much fun as soon as you get a mic in front of you :)) AMB was brill, love the new songs/tunes... adore the one from mike vass/tim edey and ian carr!!! well i'm sure you'll have a blast this week with crooked still at glasgow... wish i could just pop in!! keep on going and follow the tracks of you know who :o)) big lievehugsx
Well, it was broken, and I figure if we tried to fix it there'd be more tape than missile there!! I'm still sore. May need some missile training (and cider drinking) in the park before Nairn!
HI thnx for the friendship and it’s nice to know you! Think it’s nice to be connected with musicians all over the world. In music we are all alike and speak the same language!!! I think you have very nice music, I enjoyed listening to it…… really sounds GREAT …. !! I respect your work. Greets from “D E E Z E L” (Belgium) and lots of luck in every thing you do!! If you can find the time check out my music too (thnx)
