Julie Fowlis and band @ Ullapool, Feis Rois 2011

Julie Fowlis
Julie is no stranger to awards and distinctions, winning Gaelic Singer of the Year & Album of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards 2007 and nominated for the third year in a row as BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year (the first ever Scottish Gaelic singer to win this prestigious award when given the title in 2008). She was the first Scottish Gaelic artist to be playlisted on BBC Radio 2 and she was also the first Scottish Gaelic artist to appear on the legendary show 'Later...with Jools Holland". She has appeared as part of the internationally acclaimed Transatlantic Sessions 4 series, presents 'Fowlis and Folk' on BBC Radio Scotland and also presents regularly for BBC ALBA. She is perhaps most proud of her award as Scotland's Gaelic Ambassador - "Tosgaire na Gàidhlig", bestowed by the Scottish Parliament in 2008, the first person to ever receive this honour.

Èamon Doorley
Èamon is a bouzouki and fiddle player from Glenageary, Co. Dublin and is lucky enough to play with Irish trad band Danú and the unique Scottish Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis. He spends most of his time touring with Julie Fowlis these days, but still enjoys going out on the road with the Danú lads (and lass). Eamon plays a Joe Foley Bouzouki (Dublin) and Guzouki or Guzar, or what ever you want to call it! Èamon likes lots of pints, followed by lots of whiskeys.

Duncan Chisholm
Taught by the great Donald Riddell, Duncan Chisholm has performed his music in the concert halls and arena's of Europe and America to critical raptures. Few can match Duncan's expressive feel for a Highland air. That he can put a match to the heather in Wolfstone does not deny the historic, traditional lineage of his playing. Duncan's third solo recording, Farrar, which was awarded the Scots Trad Music Awards - Album of the Year 2008, and his most recent album Canaich, comprise parts 1 and 2 of a trilogy of albums called The Strathglass Trilogy. This body of work is inspired by the Highland landscapes populated by his ancestors. Duncan is best known for the soft-spoken lyricism of his playing. However, he has also penned many songs and tunes; one of which appears on the soundtrack of the Oscar winning film; Good Will Hunting. In early 2007 Duncan was asked by the remarkable Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis to perform a few concerts with her and her band. He continues to work with Julie Fowlis and Wolfstone, while writing and performing his solo material.

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[deirjon]

Sublime. I just love Duncan Chisholm´s playing.