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Scottish Celtic-rockers Wolfstone are back with a new album and new line-up. Says founder member Duncan Chisholm, “… we are a rock band from the Highlands of Scotland that happens to use pipes, whistles and pipes in our repertoire”. The band have taken their living, breathing and roaring version of the evolving folk tradition another step further, this time round largely eschewing the classic folk-rock stylings of yore, substituting a sharper, harder and more focused contemporary rock edge and helping them produce arguably their most commercial album to date.
New frontman, songwriter and producer Ross Hamilton, plus new back line – drummer Alyn Cosker and Colin Cunningham on bass – have injected youthful energy and drive to their sound. With songs like the searing guitar-and-rhythm-fired ‘Break Yer Bass Drone Again’ followed by the assured rock riffing of ‘These Are The Days’, this is clearly a band on a mission … to build on past glories and construct a new, grander and far more ambitious sound.
Which isn’t to say they could ever turn their backs on their traditional music roots, as their environment, background and love of the music is simply too strong. Consequently a full-blown aural assault is followed by a sweeping, atmospheric air, ‘The Bloody Bouzouki’, before moving off into a rip-roaring, barely restrained reading of Charlie McKerron’s ‘Paella Grande’.
Into this mix they throw the hugely impressive slice of grandiose pop-rock that is ‘Put Me Together’ and yet, to their credit, it sounds neither out of place nor pompous, instead suggesting an imagination and desire to continue to push themselves musically and the boundaries of expectation from their audiences. ‘By The Wayside’ gives another indication of their songwriting versatility and diversity of approach within the new line-up. Composed by drummer Alyn Cosker, the catchy, country-flavoured rocker is as commercial a track as any the new line-up have produced.
Attacking everything they do with a new found vigour and verve, the Stevie Saint pipe tune ‘3 am In Edradour’ that segues into closer ‘The List’ perfectly sums up their attitude – hard, heavy, no-nonsense rockin‘ ‘n’ reelin’.
In 1989, Duncan Chisholm, a first-class exponent of the traditional Scottish Highland fiddle, along with vocalist and acoustic guitarist, Stuart Eaglesham, formed ‘Wolfstone’. Later that year and with all the other ‘embryonic’ members of the initial line-up firmly in place, the band performed their launch-pad gig at the very first Highland Traditional Music Festival in Dingwall. The rest as they say, is history, and for more than 20 years, Wolfstone, with Duncan and Stuart and long term Piper Stevie Saint, as the mainstays of the band’s line-up, have taken their living, breathing, adrenalin inducing version of the evolving folk tradition across the World.
Wolfstone’s current line-up is undoubtedly, the most vibrant and exciting ever and their unique blend of electric and acoustic guitars, fiddle, pipes and pulsating percussion, all combined with a dynamic stage presence, remain well-known hallmarks of this unique band. These qualities ensure Wolfstone’s continued success in attracting a large and loyal following of fans from all genres, ages and cultures around the World.
Wolfstone’s success can also undoubtedly, be attributed to their ability to transfer their highly acclaimed recorded material to the most fantastic and unforgettable live performances; the ultimate in Traditional/Rock Fusion music. This ability has seen the band follow it’s Highland roots from the small village halls of Scotland to headlining major festivals throughout the world since its inception in 1989. Wolfstone is quite simply a band that believes in the strength and spirit of its music and in 2010, celebrates 21 years of live performances throughout the UK, Europe, Scandinavia, Canada and the USA along with the release Worldwide, of 9 highly acclaimed albums.
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Our UK autumn tour continues this week with three concerts in Scotland. Our show incorporates the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from Barrett, through Dark Side Of The Moon and Wish You Were Here, to The Division Bell This year's show celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Wall as well as featuring a special performance of the iconic tracks Echoes. All the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd, re-created live onstage by THINK FLOYD - THE DEFINITIVE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE!
Scottish dates in September...
Thurs 10th - GLASGOW The Ferry Fri 11th - EDINBURGH The Caves Sat 12th - GALASHIELS Volunteer Hall For full tour listings and booking info, plus soundclips, photos and Merchandise please visit our website. You can now also find us of Facebook and Twitter
Another wonderful night in Italy, guys! Do you know that the whole audience was totally on love with you? I think I haven't ever heard so many enthusiastic comments after a gig! You literally enchanted us, and what a pleasure (especially for the youngest of us!) to hear some old, classic track live for the first time. You have celebrated your 20th anniversary presenting us a brilliant gig!
We really look forward to see you guys here again, soon.
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