I bought the tickets yonks back, and we nearly didn't get there.... But fortune shone, and despite missing El Guapo's solo set we arrived at the Drygate in time for Catriona Price, accompanied by El Guapo and friends. Catriona is a member of several bands, including Twelfth Day with Esther Swift (see the 104 albums page of this blog). This gig coincides with the Routes to Roots EP release. Routes to Roots is a project long in gestation and the EP is the first release. The idea is to make music influenced by a mixture of folk traditions from across the globe. The band we saw included Chilian, Mexican and Argentinian musicians, singing in their own languages as well as Catriona's very Scottish fiddle and vocals (Orcadian). Catriona's mum and dad were neighbours when we lived in Orkney, and Catriona played a number of gigs whilst we lived there, as well as doing a session or two for the school.
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| Catriona Price and friends. |
The Routes to Roots EP is released, but I can't find a URL at the moment - posted when located.
Following Catriona's gig we went to the late night session that followed at the Drygate. I can't remember or didn't catch all who played, but I was blown away when folk legend and long admired Alasdair Roberts took the stage. A completely unexpected treat. Alasdair played with piper Donald WG Lindsay, three songs and they were sadly gone.... However, other treats were on hand, the wonderful Shacklton Trio from Norwich. English folk, dark, dark lyrics, quite excellent. (All this music is included on the playlist, see bottom of page.)
The next night, following some excellent Italian food, we went to Karine Polwart at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Karine was accompanied by her band and a 284 person amateur choir. Karine began small, unaccompanied, and built the set through well known songs from her back catalogue and latest releases. Brilliant, emotional music, frequently referencing the wild world, beautifully played and sung.
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| Karin Polwart, band and choir. |
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| https://karinepolwart.bandcamp.com/ |
Click the pic to purchase music by Karine Polwart. Latest album with Dave Miligan illustrated, Come Away In.
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