Guitar:
Ross Martin, Ed Boyd, Ewan Macpherson, Richard Thompson, Martin Taylor, Mark Clement
Pipes:
John MacDougal, Simon MacKerrel, Martyn Bennet, Dougie Pincock, Gordon Duncan
Fiddle:
Duncan Chisolm, Angus Grant Snr, Iain MacFarlane, Bruce MacGregor, CharlieMacKerron
Song:
Nic Jones, Andy M Stewart, John Martyn, Margaret Bennet, Finlay Napier, Karine Polwart
Bands:
Diambh, Wolfstone, Cappercaille, Runrig, Nickel Creek
I'm Ewan, from the lovely village of Carrbridge in the Scottish Highlands! I've been playing music full time for two years now! I began playing the fiddle and pipes from an early age, taught by Eric Pirrie (fiddle) and John MacDougal (pipes). The Feis movement in Strathspey was very strong when I was growing up and was largely responsible for keeping me interested in music through my teens. In 2000 I went to the National Centre of Excellence for Traditional Music based in Plockton High School. I was taught fiddle by the mighty Iain MacFarlane and pipes by Iain MacFadyen. During the year I spent at the school I began playing the guitar. I then spent 4 years in Glasgow studying Outdoor Education at Strathclyde University where I managed to sneak a 1st class honours degree...wonders never cease!! When I was in Glasgow I helped to form the band Breabach and met Gary Innes with whom I now play regularly! Other bands / soloists that I've been involved with include The Unusual Suspects, Rachel Walker, Charlie Mackerron, Six Foot Ginger and the Long Notes! I now live back in Carrbridge where I am a part-time firefighter. When not playing music I like to spend my time in the hills or on / in the water!
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
hellow ewan!! hows it going?!! av jst descovered ur a head case and ur profile pic proves it!! that must have been a nasty fall!!! any crak?!! ach well a hope to get the crak with you sometime and have a few tunes!! hope all is well, iain.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Hi Ewan. Thanks ever so much for adding us to your friends list, absolutely love your version of beeswing x Loving the Breabach album, it's fantastic x Can't wait to see you guys again at Shrewsbury Festival x Thanks again, Helen and Amy xx
Missed your gig at Leith Folk Club, remember you saying you were planning on playing at Stirling Folk Club? Got a date for that yet? Grinding out my dissertation at the minute, pile o pish so havn't picked up the guitar for a wee while.
Hope all is well with yourself and enjoy your forthcoming gigs
Hi there! Thanks for the add - if you're ever touring our area ... I'm great at promoting! It's official - just sold 122 tickets for Scottish Opera in Wester Ross!! Can you believe it?
thanks for putting that mighty trip together, I had the most wonderful time, what a beautiful beautiful country!! HIGHLANDS ROCKS!!!! The Applecross Inn was fantastic, although I got totally wasted on Whisky and had to puke the neyt morning ... hihi ...
Bonjour, je vous invite à passer la nouvelle année en musique. Extrait du concert en première partie de Tri Yann à Auxerrexpo. N'hésitez pas à nous laisser vos impressions. Merci et à bientôt. Christo pour Maltavern .. Maltavern Gavotten ar Koadour
héhé EWAN!!!!!! hope you 're having a wonderful Xmas, have a ball getting into 2009 and may it be as magical as the old one!! CU real soon lots of warm lievehugs
Hi Ewan,
NB : I saw your croft ...
