Admiral Fallow are heading out on tour later this year. We’re really looking forward to getting out and about, playing lots of old favourites and road-testing some new material too.
All ticket links HERE.
Laura Jane Wilkie - VENT
VENT, the début album from Laura Jane Wilkie, is out now on Hudson Records.
Laura is a dear friend and just the absolute real deal musically. It’s been a privilege to co-produce the record with her over the last couple of years.
VENT is a really special collection of music, largely based on women’s waulking songs researched and reimagined with care and invention.
At its heart you’ll hear Laura and duo partner Ian Carr on top form – gorgeous playing, vibrant arrangements, a distinctive musical point of view. As if that wasn’t enough, there’s an ace supporting cast in Joe Rattray, Alice Allen, Hannah Read and Rachel Sermanni. Choral collage from Grayling, Wila Frank, Terra Kin, Gillian Fleetwood, Pippa Blundell, Imogen Macleod, Heather Cartwright and Beth Malcolm. Special mention to the inimitable Rona Lightfoot.
VENT was recorded by Stuart Hamilton at Castlesound Studios, mixed by Andy Bell and mastered by Lismore Mastering, with lush artwork by Louise Bichan.
Listen and buy HERE.
Hold Fast
I’m very excited to announce Hold Fast, a collaborative show I’ve been developing with performance-maker Ellie Dubois.
Contemporary circus meets inventive folk music in a wild, tender celebration of our enduring relationships with the landscape and each other. Made especially for village halls, Hold Fast is a spellbinding family show exploring our community and the water running through it.
I’ve been working with Ellie and the Superfan team over the past 3+ years and we're delighted to be touring Highland village halls in September 2023. Tickets for all dates HERE.
Created and Directed by Ellie Dubois, music by Sarah Hayes.
Musicians: Sarah Hayes, Anna Massie, Rachel Newton, Laura Wilkie, Jenn Butterworth*
Circus Performers: Nikki Rummer, Joana Diaz, Freya Stokka, Arielle Lauzon
*8th & 9th September
Gabrielle Cook – Choreographer / Movement Director
Christine Ting-Huan 挺歡 Urquhart – Visual Designer
Michaella Fee – Lighting Designer
Chris Gorman – Technical Stage Manager
Emma Campbell – Technical Stage Manager
Nicola Lawton for SUPERFAN – Producer
Pete Lannon for SUPERFAN – Assistant Producer
Ruari Lambert – Photographer
Celtic Connections & The Delgados tour
2023 is off to a busy start with four shows for Celtic Connections. I’ll also be joining the Andrew Wasylyk band for a few dates on tour supporting the legendary Delgados.
Here’s the full run-down. All ticket links are HERE!
21st January - O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (Andrew Wasylyk) - London
22nd January - Roaming Roots Revue 10th Anniversary - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
24th January - The Leadmill (Andrew Wasylyk) - Sheffield
25th January - Barrowland Ballroom (Andrew Wasylyk) - Glasgow
27th January - Catriona Price: Hert album launch - GRCH Strathclyde Suite
4th February - Hen Hoose - St Luke’s, Glasgow
5th February - 10 Years Of Lost Map (Susan Bear) - Oran Mor, Glasgow
Andrew Wasylyk tour December 2022
I’ve really enjoyed playing flute with Andrew Wasylyk’s eight-piece band this year. We’re heading out on tour again in December.
New Admiral Fallow album, The Idea Of You – out now
Exciting news!
The Idea Of You, the new album from Admiral Fallow, is released today on Chemikal Underground. It’s been a long time in the making and we’re very pleased to finally be able to share it.
Available now from your favourite record shop or streaming platform.
CHEMIKAL SHOP | BANDCAMP
(includes T-shirts, tote bags and electric blue vinyl)
We’re heading out on tour soon – you can find us in the following places. All tickets HERE.
6 Nov - Summerhall, Edinburgh (SOLD OUT)
18 Nov - PJ Molloy's, Dunfermline
19 Nov - Tolbooth, Stirling (SOLD OUT)
20 Nov - Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
23 Nov - The Cluny, Newcastle
24 Nov - EBGBs, Liverpool
25 Nov - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
26 Nov - Metronome, Nottingham
27 Nov - Record Junkee, Sheffield
28 Nov - Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
30 Nov - Omeara, London
1 Dec - Fiddlers, Bristol
2 Dec - Yes (Pink Room), Manchester
4 Dec - St Luke's, Glasgow (SOLD OUT)
5 Dec - St Luke's, Glasgow
Celtic Connections 2022
I’m delighted to be part of three concerts at Celtic Connections 2022 in Glasgow!
23rd January, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall – Roaming Roots Revue: 10th Anniversary
30th January, Mitchell Theatre – Andrew Wasylyk
2nd February, Mitchell Theatre – Catriona Price: Hert
Admiral Fallow - The Idea Of You - new album
Sleepwalking – new single from Admiral Fallow
Sleepwalking, the new single from Admiral Fallow, is out today on Chemikal Underground!
Available to download and stream here and listen on YouTube with accompanying visuals.
A big thank you to Vic Galloway, Gideon Coe, Huw Stephens, Roddy Hart and Janice Long for kind words and radio plays so far. Stay tuned for more album news…
The Scottish Music Academy – new flute course added
I've been working on a second trad flute course for The Scottish Music Academy. ‘Improvers’ Flute: Boehm System Focus’ is now live on the site – the first four lessons are available now, with more to come over the next few weeks. All flute players are very welcome to get involved, and there’s a special focus on ornamentation and style for those who play Boehm system instruments. In this new series of video lessons, I’ll be teaching eight tunes, covering some useful warm-up exercises and sharing my tips for making the most of your practice sessions.
For more information and to subscribe, visit The Scottish Music Academy website, where you’ll find lessons from lots of amazing musicians and tutors.