Alistair McCulloch, Back of the Moon, Michael McGoldrick, Solas, Iain Macfarlane, Silly Wizard, The Easy Club, Lau, Gordan Gunn, Dervish, Dougie Pincock, Flook, Daimh, Jack Evans, The Sangsters, The Old Blind Dogs, Ossian, Christine Kydd, and one one billion and thirty three others.
Brother and sister Seán and Robyn Gray, a young traditional music duo from Ayrshire have been involved in the folk and traditional music scene for over 10 years. Their first performance was at the now demised Dalmellington Folk Club aged ten and eight respectively.
Throughout their early teens Seán and Robyn performed at various Scottish clubs and festivals playing alongside many major acts such as Andy Irvine, The Emily Smith Band, Back of the Moon, Dick Gaughan, Old Blind Dogs, Shooglenifty and Craobh Rua to name but a few.
Both Seán and Robyn studied at The National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music based at Plockton High School. In addition to studying traditional flute with Dougie Pincock, it was at Plockton Seán began to develop his dynamic style of guitar accompaniment under the tutelage of Jack Evans.
Seán is also a member of The Paul McKenna Band who on the back of their increasing popularity have recently signed to Greentrax, their first album due out in spring, 2009.
Prior to her time at Plockton Robyn studied a wide variety of fiddle styles with Alistair McCulloch of Ayr. During her time at the Centre of Excellence she developed a particular interest in the West Coast and Irish fiddle styles under the tutelage of Iain MacFarlane.
Singing was another of Robyn's studies at Plockton where her repertoire included traditional and contemporary Scots song. Her voice has been described as "smoky" and has a rare quality that can make any song her own.
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..?
its Murray here, just to let you know that i will definetly be at your show at The Irvine Folk Club in November, it being so close to home and such :) Hope everything is going well, really liking the tunneess.
Hey guys...hope you weren't too tired when you got home :) Loved the session we had until 5am!!! you're too young to be soooo talented....catch u around x
Dear friends:) Thanks a lot for a lovely weekend in Drangedal. Your music is absolutly fantastic! I hope I'll see you soon again, and maybe play together as well. All the best I.
You two get better every time I hear you. Your main stage set at Moniaive Folk Festival was amazing.Sean I love the way you sing Beeswing. Robyn as Marilyn Middleton Pollock said on Saturday you are a great singer, one who can tell the story.
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.
greetings and cheers for the add,good to hear good music comin fae ayr.i lived there for some time.next time i am hame i will certainly check ya oot if you are playin.awe the best tae ya....bill
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