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Heather Macleod
Acoustic / Folk / Blues

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Edinburgh,
United Kingdom

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Member Since2/22/2006
Band Websitewww.heathermacleod.org.uk
Band MembersHeather Macleod - vocals /guitar JD Caillouet - guitars Micky Marr - bass Donald 'Drummy' Hay - drums
InfluencesNina Simone, Richard Thompson, Led Zeppelin, Annie Lennox, Tom Waits......
Sounds LikeHeather Macleod & The Healthy Measures
Record LabelLeod Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Heather Macleod
“File under HEATHER MACLEOD!!!" * * * * * * * * * * (Danny Thompson)

Whether she’s performing her own songs or her artfully chosen covers, there’s no mistaking Heather Macleod’s voice. Whatever the rich array of echoes and influences in her singing - Beth Gibbons, kd lang, Nina Simone, Alison Goldfrapp - she sounds like no one else but herself.

It’s this singular vocal presence that unites the bold stylistic breadth of Heather’s music, distilled from a wealth of experience spanning all the way back to her Hebridean upbringing, and across the realms of folk, jazz, blues, world and pop.

“. . a creamily curvaceous voice that ranged the full gamut from velvety intimacy to majestic, rafter-rattling intensity.” (Scotsman)

Her acclaimed solo debut Crossing Tides (Leod Music 2005), featuring guest appearances by double bass legend Danny Thompson, double Grammy-winning harmonica heavyweight Sugar Blue, and alt.classical pioneers Mr McFall’s Chamber, brilliantly highlighted this poise between diversity and individual focus, with its mix of hauntingly strung-out ballads and ballsy barroom blues, acid-etched love-songs and poetic folk-pop.

“One of those rare albums that defies any simple categorisation… as good an example of singer songwriting as there’s likely to be this year.” (Taplas)

Crossing Tides paved the way for extensive touring with her band, The Healthy Measures - Dr JD Caillouet on guitar, Micky Marr on bass and Donald Hay on drums. As well as headline gigs and appearances she has opened shows for Eliza Carthy, Bert Jansch, Kathryn Williams, Cara Dillon, Michael Marra, Tam White and Juliet Turner.

“. . breathtakingly beautiful. . . simply stunning. . . a prodigious talent.” (Folkmag)

With Heather currently working on new material, recording on her second album, provisionally titled Home Grown, is scheduled to start this year.

Heather’s earliest musical roots lie in her native Lewis, where she grew up amidst both the island’s rich Gaelic song traditions, and the eclectic tastes of her music-loving/playing parents. Her first real musical adventures, though, were as an errant art-school student in the thick of Aberdeen's fabled late-80s blues-jam scene.

“A big, bountiful box of musical colours” (Sunday Herald)

Since moving to Edinburgh in 1995, Heather has increasingly stretched her creative wings as a singer, songwriter and much sought-after vocal arranger. A member of the Eliza Carthy Band from 1999 she continues to record and arrange backing vocals for the English folk star, also pursuing this love of harmony in two all-girl trios, The Wee Frees and The Bevvy Sisters, who feature respectively with Celtic/world 10-piece La Boum!, and the already-legendary Love Boat Big Band. The latter outfit, a 16-strong extravaganza featuring the cream of Edinburgh’s music scene, were a major hit at the Edinburgh Fringe go to myspace.com/theloveboatbigband and myspace.com/thebevvysisters.

“. . bold use of jazzy tonalities and harmonic colours, showcasing the versatility of her singing, from honeyed smoothness to biting astringency.” (Scotsman)

In her latest material, the taut sinews and luscious colours of Heather’s singing vibrantly revisit her formative jazz/blues grounding, framed by the potent melodic spectrum and vivid lyrics of her strongest compositions to date. Her plans for Home Grown centre on the fertile ensemble dynamic she has forged with her Healthy Measures cohorts – close-knit yet spacious, tight but fluid – along with guest contributions from a range of other musical soulmates. Layout Created at Mspremade.com


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John Barry Music





Jun 30 2009 10:24 PM

HELLO AND HOW ARE THINGS GOING? I AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD PIANIST/KEYS/GUITARISTS, KNOW ANYBODY? LET ME KNOW ASAP CHEERS JB
Charlie Winston





Jun 28 2009 12:22 PM

Come down to see an exclusive gig at the Pigalle Club. Entry is free, though arrive early to avoid disappointment. 1st July 215 Piccadilly, W1 6:30
ENGINES OF VENGEANCE





Jun 27 2009 12:38 AM

Hi Heather,
Mercy here from Vini's band. Roly and I were listening to 'my' song tonight. I'd never heard it before. It made me smile! he he immortalised in a song, not many people can say that! :o) x
Eden Festival





Jun 19 2009 5:52 AM

The Galloway Drums Are Banging.

The Call Has Gone Out.

Back To Eden.

Tickets are now available online from here -

http://www.onlinestall.com/cgi-bin/stall2.pl?act=ip&id=1664

& also from these outlets -

http://edenfestival.co.uk/tickets.html

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Thanks for all the great feedback folks!

See you in September :)
Jonathan Carr





Jun 15 2009 12:08 AM

hey, just to let you know i'll be playing in the classic grand with my 7 piece band on thursday! tickets are a fiver and available at door. doors open at half 7. hope to see you there :) x
Flynn Amps





Jun 7 2009 4:56 PM

Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
Katarina J.





May 25 2009 1:59 PM

thanks dear! it was/is all very inspiring! will defo give you a shout next time i'm in edinburgh! hope all is well xxx
Paul Song Lyricist - Better Believe it Babe!





May 25 2009 12:22 PM

Cheers for the add Heather - I like your sounds, hope you like mine too:)!
Good luck & all the best from Paul:)!
pollen





May 15 2009 11:48 AM

the Bevvy's are extremely talented at cracking up mid verse!! ha ha!
;-)xox
erin k hill





May 8 2009 10:42 AM

Hi Heather,
Thanks for getting in touch. I wish you all the best.
Take care,
Erin
pollen





May 1 2009 8:48 AM

hiya...a wee giggle! xox
Glasgow Rhythm & Blues Festival





Apr 26 2009 12:51 PM

Get tickets now to avoid disappointment! Weekend passes now include free entry to All Tore Up!
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Sharon King/singer/songwriter/compere


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Apr 25 2009 9:22 PM

Here's to happy days singing songs on Eigg. Looking forward...x
John Barry Music





Apr 20 2009 11:03 PM

10 SONGS BY JOHN BARRY FROM EDINBURGH
R.M. Isaiah





Apr 20 2009 10:08 PM

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HELLO AND THANKS HEATHER
David Mead





Apr 18 2009 12:14 AM

Hi Heather. Things are pretty good around here too. I am glad you are well.
Hope to see you again someday!
Bombskare





Feb 12 2009 7:11 PM



An amazing supporting lineup, full Bombskare set then DJs till 3am. And the album will be onsale, of course... Tickets now available from Ripping Records (Edinburgh) and Tickets Scotland (Edinburgh/Glasgow). £7 in advance.
Stanley Odd





Jan 23 2009 5:33 PM

Hey Heather,

We're playing at the Mill (Caves) on 5th Feb if you fancy it... Free gig, cheap drink etc...

Git yir free tickets fae here:

The Mill Homepage

Pea soup,

Dave
David Lyons





Jan 20 2009 5:46 PM

Hi Heather ....could you have a listen to my song OUR HONEYMOON I think it would suit you.....David
LORI WATSON





Jan 7 2009 10:52 PM

We're celebrating the completion of our new album Pleasure's Coin on Thursday 29th Jan at GRCH Strathclyde Suite 8pm.

PREVIEW TRACKS NOW AVAILABLE FOR LISTENING ON OUR NEW PAGE!
www. myspace. com/loriwatsonandruleofthree

The new album will be available at the concert and afterwards from www. islemusicscotland. com and all good music outlets.
Bombskare





Nov 28 2008 3:40 PM

Sugar Blue





Sep 19 2008 3:28 AM

ASAP BABY!!! HELLO TO THE MUNCHKIN!!!
Krishna Biswas





Sep 18 2008 9:37 PM

ciao!kri:)
Skellum





Sep 18 2008 6:37 PM

Heather, Thanks for the add. Enjoying your tunes.. Cheers SKELLUM x
Lightnin’ Jim & Tilly





Sep 18 2008 3:19 PM

Thanks for the add...great music:)
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