Famous Fiddles Heat up The Borders
Famous Fiddles Heat up The Borders
The weather outside may be getting colder, but Galashiels concert goers are going to be toasty when Blazin’ Fiddles hit the stage next month. One of the world’s most prolific fiddle groups, Blazin’ Fiddles formed for a one-off tour of the Scottish Highlands in 1999 and are still raising roofs far and wide well over two decades later.
Blazin’ Fiddles are a contemporary Scottish fiddle band from the Highlands and Islands. The band have a number of awards, including the Scots Trad Music Awards, Live Act of the Year, Album of the Year and Folk Band of the Year. They have been described as “…the Led Zeppelin of the Folk World.”
Encompassing a rare and virtuosic selection of the fiddle’s diverse Highland and Island voices, with ensemble and solo-led sets both backed by powerhouse guitar and piano, the Blazers pack all the power, passion and sensitivity of Scotland’s traditional music, into a single show.
The four-fiddle frontline of Inverness’ Bruce MacGregor, Shetlander Jenna Reid, Nairn’s Rua Macmillan, and Orkney’s Kristan Harvey ignites atop second-to-none accompaniment from Anna Massie and Angus Lyon. Whatever the hall – whether in a Highland village or the Royal Albert variety – they’ll turn it into the liveliest and warmest of hootenannies, setting the hearts of their audience alight.
Multiple winners of Scotland’s Folk Band of the Year – most recently in 2023 – the six-piece have long been one of country’s foremost and most recognisable folk groups, touring far beyond their deep northern roots.
Live Borders brings an exciting and varied range of cultural events right across the Borders, featuring everything from live music and theatre to comedy and more. All details of upcoming events can be found on the website; there is something for everyone. We are delighted to bring Blazin Fiddles back to perform at Galashiels Volunteer Hall.
Saturday 16 November 2024
Galashiels Volunteer Hall
Ticket £20
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