Patrick Bullen - Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Tin Whistle, Recorder, Tamborine, Triangle, Glockenspiel ..he claims he can play anything.... I'll let you decide..
Vivien didn't study music growing up. She ran out of her only singing lesson when she was 10, because the teacher asked her to sing in an American accent. She's Scottish, hence running. Sometimes Vivien writes about places, where she has lived, like Italy in the summer time, and Pollok in Scotland. But Vivien mostly writes about love and life, and all things that she has directly experienced.
It all really began when she was 21 and watched a three hour documentary on Dolly Parton's life and musical journey.
My Dad used to drive me and my 4 sisters and my mother to Italy every summer, for 10 years. He played Pavaroti, Andrea Bocceli, The Beatles and Dr Hook mainly on the car stereo. So I learnt nearly every word. I'd say they were all probably my first inspirations, without knowing it.
PATRICK:
Hails from a musical family, and from an early age was very musical but it all really started when one day he "hurt his knee" and was in crutches for 8 months, so decided, what the heck, he'd start writing songs.
New Ep "Small Beginnings" Now Available for £5 . Please email vscotsonmusic@yahoo.co.uk for info on how to purchase.
Before they met, Vivien and Patrick were touring the music scene separately as solo artists. Patrick, originally from Scotstoun in Glasgow, could claim to have music in his blood. His father was well known on the Scottish music circuit where he performed with musicians such as Mat McGinn and supported the Humblebums( Gerry Rafferty, Billy Connelly). It is easy to trace Patrick’s relaxed, confident and melodic style to this esteemed pedigree.
Vivien is also from Glasgow, and was brought up in Carmunnock. Vivien has toured and performed the UK with artists such as country & western star Charlie Pride, Donnie Munro (Run Rig) and Sandi Thom. She has performed and written with other big names such as Marti Pellow and Linda Lewis and has opened for Chris Difford, Paul Young, Ali Bain and Phil Cunningham, to name a few. Vivien’s songs are now being regularly performed and recorded by other artists.
Despite their individual successes, Vivien Scotson and Patrick Bullen are stronger, and project a great chemistry on stage. They are now managed by Perry Hughes, the man responsible for making Russell Watson a huge worldwide success. So who knows how far this new Glasgow collaboration may go?
Vivien and Patrick’s new EP, Small Beginnings, was launched in May of this year, and since then has been regularly played on BBC Radio Scotland by Iain Anderson, Archie Fisher and also Tom Morton, aswell as many local Glasgow radio stations.
Hi Vivien and Patrick great job last night we got the last hour you sounded great thank you for covering for me , We had a great holiday and was able to relax knowing the show was in good hands . Mary x
Heya, I was driving back home to Dundee today and while switching between radio stations heard the two of you on Sunny Govan Radio. The song was veyr good, nice melody and rhythm.
Hi Viv and Patrick - Love the song in the video . Viv you have the most amazing haunting style of singing - complimented by Particks style . Unique blend . Please have a listen to my friend Clark Sorleys great Indian Dance track on my play list . Hope to get along to one of your gigs soon . Irma XX
Hey gorgeous, Missing your lovely divine self.........hoping to catch up in not the too distant future. Let me know how things are keeping and wishing you wonderful days.........rachxx
Hi Vivien and Patrick....got your cd earlier this week that I won on Ciaran's show, and I'm really enjoying it! It's been in the car with me since Wednesday :) Hope all is well.....~Tori
Hi Vivien, How are you doing? At Pet-Tacular Rescue we are desperately trying to find homes for hamsters and rabbits - if you know anyone who'd be interested in re-homing one of our lovely animals, please pass on our details. Lots of Love Cathy ad the rescue pets xxx
Hi Vivien and Patrick....GREAT to hear you both on Ciaran's show today, and I'm THRILLED to be recepient of your cd!!! I was having email issues at the end of the show, and don't think you all got my proper thank you :) And SO EXCITED for you and your showcase/ meeting in London!!!! I have no doubt it will be a hugely successful meeting. Thanks again, and the best to both of you from Nashville!! xo
Thanks Viv, dogs and I have survived the fire. It just sucks looking at the mountain behind my place and it is all burnt. Looks so bad.Guess it is good that isn't isn't more burnt. I sent my friend a list of where and when you are playing.I guess I should have sent him your my space site.Guess I have to send another email. He's a great guy, name is Giles. Hope all is well with you. Really wish you could come play out here. Have some friends in the music biz that would probably be able to get you some gigs....ones that paid too!! Maybe some day that could happen. All the ebst to you.
Love the new song "City of Love" Looking to hear more. Hope a friend of mine that is in Scotland can go and see you when you are playing in Glasgow....I told him to buy you are beer Viv.
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