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Fiona Mackenzie
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		"Singer - Songwriter" Inverness, Scotland United Kingdom Profile Views: 20396 Last Login: 7/6/2008
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Fiona Mackenzie: General Info

Member Since	11/13/2006
Band Website	fionamackenzie.com
Band Members	Fiona performs mainly with; Rick Taylor (piano) Derek Urquhart (guitar) Mairi Campbell (violin/viola) Fiona also performs with; Brian Ó hEadhra Gillian Mackenzie Eilidh Mackenzie Anna Murray Anam Alyth McCormack Mary Smith Sandy Brechin Christine Primrose Gordon Gunn Nuala Kennedy
Influences	Loads and loads... including... Numerous Irish & Scottish traditional Gaelic singers Various Hungarian folk music (especially Márta Sebestyén & Muszikas) My dad, uncle Kenny and Marlene - all those ceilidhs listening to their harmonies My three sisters - Sheila, Eilidh and Gillie singing together when we were wee in the back of the car on our holidays Stina Nordenstam Kate Bush Nik Kirshaw Tracy Chapman Dolly Parton Nick Drake Nick Cave Hothouse Flowers Metallica Paolo Conte Emmy Lou Harris Steve Earl Bjork Muse Tom Waits Thom Yorke Cocteau Twins The Cure etc, etc, etc Stuff I'm listening to these days; The soundtrack to the film 'Amelie' The soundtrack to the film 'Once' Abagail Grey Damien Rice Karine Polwart Emmylou Harris (Wrecking Ball - could this be my desert island disc?) Julie Fowlis Brian O hEadhra Bloc Party Tilly and the Wall My favourite song of the moment... 'Sing Songs Along' by Tilly and the Wall. It makes you almost burst with crazy happiness!
Sounds Like	Hmmm.....lets' see...
Record Label	Linn Records
Type of Label	Indie

Upcoming Shows

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Sep 5 2008

8:00P

Bun-sgoil Gáidhlig Inbhirnis (Inverness Gaelic Primary School)

Inverness, Scotland

Sep 6 2008

8:00P

Blas festival

Glengarry, Scotland

Sep 11 2008

8:00P

Blas festival

Kingussie, Scotland

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About Fiona Mackenzie

Fiona Mackenzie was born and raised on the Isle of Lewis off the west coast of Scotland. She has been singing and writing songs in Scottish Gaelic and English from a young age.

Fiona has been performing as a professional singer since leaving her native island for university life in Glasgow. She has toured and recorded with the Edinburgh based folk band Seelyhoo and continues to perform and record as a solo artist and with the groups Anam and Mackenzie.

Now a resident of Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland, Fiona’s debut solo album, Elevate, will be released on Linn Records in early Feb 2008. This album has been recorded with the acclaimed music producer, Calum Malcolm, and comprises of Fiona’s self-penned songs.

Buy/download Fiona’s debut album Elevate from Linn Records

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Phil	Jul 1 2008 12:41 PM Hi Fiona, I was wondering if there are any plans to come down to the South of England? I'm sure the Ascroft will have you (saw you there with Seelyhoo and Anam). It would be great to hear you tour the new album. :) X
Aaron	Jun 26 2008 6:30 AM
Anam Glas	Jun 24 2008 8:46 AM Thanks for adding us! Cheers from Brazil!
Mark	Jun 24 2008 5:45 AM Hi Fiona Hope you're well, have a good week best Mark
Phil	Jun 18 2008 9:42 AM Listening to 'Elevate' as I type, I love it. Any kitchen utensils to report on? :) xXx
Phil	Jun 17 2008 3:29 AM Aw thanks, Fiona. coincidentally, I've just ordered 'Elevate' as a birthday treat! X
Bosie	Jun 16 2008 2:39 PM Thank-you so much for the lovely comment and the top friend add!! A cherished compliment. :) Fiona xx
Crystina Maez	Jun 16 2008 4:24 AM Maintain the magic on your way!
Debbie Koritsas	Jun 15 2008 3:29 PM Thanks Fiona - I got deleted by some trowie hacker!! Hope you're well, I've missed seeing my 'regulars' on my page, but have kept myself busy by working on a folk festival here in town - it's been good fun - which is more than I can say for work. Hope you're still enjoying the new kitchen gadgets! Love Debsxx
Dan Ar Wern	Jun 12 2008 7:20 AM Thanks for your songs in Gaelic . It makes me thrill !
Beyond the Dark Woods	May 14 2008 3:43 PM Hi Fiona, I will get to see your performance - maybe two - at Blas! Anything you'd like from the states? Knowing I'll get to hear beautiful music all that week will get me through the summer. Cheers! Prudence
Harris Tweed	May 7 2008 12:20 AM can't wait to hear them Regards Robert Isle of Arran
Nick Campling	May 1 2008 6:09 AM Great sounds Fiona! Hope you're making the right guitar capos choice!
francis	Apr 26 2008 6:20 AM just ordered your album off amazon, can't wait to get it. it got great reveiws on there by the way
Phil	Apr 20 2008 2:46 PM A 40ltr extra wide-topped, non-pedal press-top in brushed chrome with a TEN year guarantee! Wow! I want one too! Er, how big is 40 Ltr? (digs out calculator) mmmm...just under 9 gallon, not THAT big, then! Hi Fiona I hope you've bin well :) xx
Mike Wilson	Apr 20 2008 2:19 PM Still tells me your inbox is full!
Mike Wilson	Apr 20 2008 2:07 PM I've just been painting our kitchen... we need a new bin... might come seek your advice :o)
Katy Butler	Apr 20 2008 1:01 PM Thanks for the add, beautiful sounds.. Katy x
Margaret Stewart	Apr 18 2008 3:51 PM How did you get on with the ICA awards. I haven't heard the results. I hope you did well. I your default photo, it's very cute. I've been listening to those songs on your page and I really love that first one. Margaret
the tav master	Apr 17 2008 5:23 PM thanx 4 the tears
Mike Wilson	Apr 17 2008 1:32 PM Hi Fiona... how've you bin today? ;o) Cleared that inbox yet?
Phil	Apr 15 2008 3:27 PM Hi Fiona, Just visited Debs and Mike's pages (as you do) and an intrigued by this bin thread. What am I missing? I can't remember whether I've popped in before and told you I love your singing (I have the two Mackenzie CDs, the Anam and the second Seelyhoo). Your new one is on my want list. atb, Phil X
Lowtide Revelry	Apr 15 2008 3:21 PM Doors at 7.30 £6 on the door Lowtides on stage 9.30 Its an early one so dont be late! Ben.
Mike Wilson	Apr 15 2008 3:14 PM
Mike Wilson	Apr 15 2008 3:07 PM flip-lid or pedal? :op
Mike Wilson	Apr 15 2008 2:21 PM You should write a song about it!! ;o) When the sunny bin has gone... at the bottom of the bin... duisg mo trashcan
Lowtide Revelry	Apr 10 2008 5:47 AM Hay fiona will you be going to the ICA awards tomorrow? I heard a wisper you are singing at it? hope so!! Ben
Rallion	Apr 9 2008 12:50 PM Hi there Thanks for your friendship. I saw you at CC with Mike (below) this year. Really interesting gig! Good luck with your album. Love Rallion
Mike Wilson	Apr 5 2008 1:00 PM oops... I may well have had a few glasses of wine that particular night!! ;o)
Mike Wilson	Apr 3 2008 11:46 AM Who's Mark??!! ;o)
Mike Wilson	Mar 28 2008 3:57 PM we love you and your album fi... I'm going to keep telling you how wonderful it is until everybody sits up and pays attention!! x
Amy Belle	Mar 27 2008 4:58 PM hi fiona, i really love your voice an your style... very nice to meet you!!! amy xx
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