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Dec 14, 2021

Hi there, I am back with the last podcast of the year. Rather than looking backwards let's look forward with lots of new releases! I hope you have a lovely Christmas and a positive 2022. I'll be back in January with more great music from the Scottish music scene!

Knucklehead Circus by Old Blind Dogs
Track - Knucklehead Circus
https://oldblinddogs.bandcamp.com

Poor Ditching Boy by Iona Fyfe 
https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/folkwaves/poor-ditching-boy-by-iona-fyfe/

A’ Ghrian by Niteworks
Track - Gura mise tha fo Èislein feat. Ellen MacDonald
https://niteworksband.bandcamp.com

Equaliser by Hen Hoose Compilation
Track - A Change In The Light (Pippa Murphy and Sarah Hayes)
https://tantrumrecords1.bandcamp.com/album/equaliser

Kan
Track - Rangoo

A Tale of Tolbooth by Duncan Lyall
Track - The Tolbooth Broad Street
https://duncanlyall.bandcamp.com/album/a-tale-of-tolbooth

Still As You’re Sleeping by Karine Polwart and Dave Milligan
Track - The Old Men of the Shells
https://karinepolwart.bandcamp.com

An Dannsa Dub by Euan McLaughlin and Tom Spirals
https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/folkwaves/an-dannsa-dub-by-tom-spirals-euan-mclaughlin/

Nollaig by Marit and Rona
Track - Cridhealas na Fèise
https://maritandrona.bandcamp.com

The Fire’s Very Scottish Christmas
Track - The Jingle Bells Suite
https://thefirescottishband.bandcamp.com

Nov 2, 2021
Hi everyone! Today is the launch of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2021 and as part of that we have the Trad Album of the Year Award. A shortlist of 10 albums from the scene that the public vote on. I thought I would make a podcast with all 10! Check out all the nominations here
 
Livewire by Mec Lir (Big Mann Records)
Track - Repeal the Union
https://meclir.bandcamp.com/album/livewire
 
The Light of The Moon by Gnoss (Blackfly Records)
Track - Sun That Hugs The Ocean
https://gnossmusic.bandcamp.com/
 
Gaol by Rachel Walker (Ròs Dearg)
Track - An t-Iarla Diùrach
https://rachelwalker.bandcamp.com/album/gaol
 
And Den Dey Made Tae by Ross & Ryan Couper (Couper Records)
Track - Shetland Reels
https://rosscouper.bandcamp.com/
 
Where The World Is Thin by Kris Drever (Reveal Records)
Track - Hunker Down-That Old Blitz Spirit
https://krisdrever.bandcamp.com/album/where-the-world-is-thin-2
 
Milestone by Duncan Lyall (Red Deer Records)
Track - Titan
https://duncanlyall.bandcamp.com/album/milestone
 
Still Time by Karen Matheson (Vertical Records)
Track - Lassie with the Lint White Locks
https://karenmatheson.bandcamp.com/album/still-time
 
Càirdeas by Brian Ó hEadhra & Fionnag NicChoinnich (Anam Communications)
Track - Eadar Breith agus Bàs
https://brianoheadhra-fionnagnicchoinnich.bandcamp.com/album/c-irdeas
 
MAIM by WHYTE (Self release)
Track - àill
https://whytetheband.bandcamp.com/album/maim
 
Orkney Monster by The Chair (Folky Gibbon)
Track - Beachcombers
https://thechair.bandcamp.com/album/orkney-monster
Oct 26, 2021

Hi folks, Hope you are doing ok in these strange times. As ever the music carries on but it is still very challenging times for our musicians. Thanks for listening it is very much appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Ùrar by Mànran
Track - Ailean
https://manran.bandcamp.com/album/rar

Spiorachas - A High Place by Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach
Track - Cailleach
https://cgjpmusic.bandcamp.com/album/spiorachas-a-high-place

For Alison by Jim McLean
Sang by Alastair McDonald singing and Gavin Paterson on piano
http://www.fraserbruce.co.uk

Flett Fae Flotta by Eric Linklater
https://ericlinklater.bandcamp.com/track/flett-fae-flotta-motifs

The Grove by Bradley Parker
https://bradleyparker.bandcamp.com/releases

It Is What I Is by Findlay Napier
Track - Piece of My Heart
https://findlaynapier.bandcamp.com

Still Life by Alasdair White
Track - Dannsa na Nèapaig
https://katzandwhite.bandcamp.com/album/still-life

Tune for Annabelle by Isla Ratcliff
https://islaratcliff.bandcamp.com/track/tune-for-annabelle

Whole by Lewis McLaughlin
https://lewismclaughlin.bandcamp.com/track/whole

The Lament of Anne Boleyn by Rose Byers

Rouken Glen by Ally Forsyth
http://allyforsyth.bandcamp.com

Sep 28, 2021

It's great to be back with another podcast full of braw Scottish trad music. At the weekend we hosted the Scots Language Awards in Dundee. If you would like to watch it or simply read the results please visit www.scotslanguageawards.com. If you want to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Fire-Water-Earth by Hamish Napier and DJ Dolphin Boy
Track - Diesel
https://hamishnapier.bandcamp.com/album/fire-water-earth

URRANTA by Deirdre Graham
Track - Òran Mòr Scoirebreac
https://deirdregraham.bandcamp.com/releases

Beware of the Feet by John Rae’s Celtic Feet
Track - Findlay MacDonald’s Droothie Walk Up Triana
https://thickrecords.bandcamp.com

Northbay by Sarah MacNeil
Track - The Cockle Strand
https://sarahmacneil.bandcamp.com/releases

Escaping the Dawn by Rowan Leslie
Track - The Siren / Mama Brown's
https://rowanleslie.bandcamp.com/album/escaping-the-dawn

Now Westlin Winds by Davie Anderson

Message in a bottle by Ingrid Henderson
Track - An Ataireachd Àrd - The Surge of the Sea
https://ingridhenderson.bandcamp.com/album/message-in-a-bottle

Tribe by Brother Raksha
Track - Tribe
https://brotherraksha.bandcamp.com/track/tribe

Stopped in our Tracks EP by Daimh
Track - Òran eile do'n Phrionnsa
https://www.daimh.net

Mouth Music by Music Music & Talitha MacKenzie
Track - Bratach Bana
https://open.spotify.com/album/5U9DQ1fd5O9wqH83vhX5cQ?si=ksKBGyP6RRKRK_IkW8FjIw&dl_branch=1

Upsurge by Scott Wood Band
Track - Spice of Life
https://thescottwoodband.bandcamp.com/album/upsurge

Sep 14, 2021

The Foot Stompin' podcast is back with yet more great new Scottish music (and one Finnish track!).  Thanks for listening it really is appreciated. Please share the podcast with your friends! If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Crow Flies by Mànran
https://manran.bandcamp.com

Grounded by Cara
Track - The Cockle Gatherer
https://www.cara-music.com/index.php/en/

Wookies by Dosca
http://dosca.bandcamp.com

Sense of the Place by Stonehaven Folk Club
Track - Catherine by Kris Drever
https://www.stonehavenfolkclub.co.uk/cd-project

Nine Worlds by Alda
Track - Fen-Fire Polska
https://aldasounds.com/#/

Summer by Lewis McLaughlin
https://lewismclaughlin.bandcamp.com/track/summer

Ghruamach by Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach
https://cgjpmusic.bandcamp.com

Together Again by Skerryvore
https://skerryvore.com

Piobaireachd / Pipe Music by Fraser Fifield
Track - Breizh/A Flame of Wrath
https://fraserfifield.bandcamp.com/album/piobaireachd-pipe-music

The Cauld by Iona Fyfe
https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/music

Aug 17, 2021

Hi folks, We are back after a wee break. I decided to stop while the schools were off on holiday. I even played a gig myself in Spain! Anyway here we are with lots of new releases and some more. If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

On Safari by Keep It Up
Track - Hector’s
https://footstompinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/on-safari

Only a Lifetime by Jack Badcock (The Driftwood Project)
https://jackbadcock.bandcamp.com/album/the-driftwood-project

There Was A Love by Scott Murray
Track - The Can'el
https://scottmurray1.bandcamp.com/releases

Mackerel Sky by John Dew
Track - Connor’s Debut
https://jdewcomp.bandcamp.com/album/mackerel-sky

At Your Service (McCalman’s Live) 1980 by The McCalman’s
Track - The Keltie Clippie
https://mccalmans.bandcamp.com

Iorram by Aidan O’Rourke
Track - The Herring Girls and the Barra Boys
https://aidanorourkemusic.bandcamp.com/album/iorram-2021

Heisk
Track - Kayak
https://www.heisk.co.uk

Off By Heart by Kevin Dempsey and Joe Broughton
Track - Wicked Polly
https://kevindempsey.net

Hearts Broken, Heads Turned by Jarlath Henderson
Track - The Mountain Streams Where The Moorcocks Crow
https://jarlathhenderson.bandcamp.com

Lune by Benedict Morris
https://benedictmorris.bandcamp.com/track/lune

Jun 22, 2021

The podcast is back this week with an international flavour! We had a great time broadcasting for Make Music Day on the 21st June and met lots of new musical acts. We will feature a couple of them today. Thanks to everyone who supports on our Patreon - it really helps. If you would like to join us please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Skeud by Startijenn
Track - Flagas track
https://www.startijenn.bzh/?lang=en

The Land Between Rivers by Jack Backcock (Driftwood Project)
https://jackbadcock.bandcamp.com

Reassembled by Bellowhead
Track - Roll Alabama
http://bellowhead.bandcamp.com

When Feathers Appear by Catriona McKay and Alistair MacDonald
Track - Against The Wind
https://catrionamckay.bandcamp.com

Draumsnillingar by Blood Harmony
https://www.ospmusic.is

Strì by Maeve Mackinnon
Track - Moch an Diugh/ Puirt-a-beul - Early Today I Rose
https://maevemackinnon.bandcamp.com/album/str

Raw by Jarlath Henderson
Track - Boys
https://jarlathhenderson.bandcamp.com/album/raw

The Lost Words: Spell Songs
Track - Acorn
https://www.thelostwords.org/spell-songs/

Where The World Is Thin by Kris Drever
Track - Hollow Trees
https://krisdrever.bandcamp.com/album/where-the-world-is-thin-2

Dùsgadh by Breabach
Track - Comar
https://breabach.bandcamp.com

Jun 15, 2021

Hi there, We are back with more great music from Scotland. Some interesting music in here today that's slightly different from normal! If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Ceitidh (Valtos Remix) by Project Smok
https://projectsmok.bandcamp.com

Old Yew by Aidan Moodie
https://open.spotify.com/album/3WuHY9ryzPlZuibMU7WObR?si=uR-C6eG3QZq7U25DvNvdYw&dl_branch=1

Slip Jigs Flynn's Fancy - Lenzie Lass by Seamus O’Sullivan
https://api.feis.life/viewDescriptionmainNew?id=6037a89a73108d785001ed22

When I First Went To Caledonia by Tony Cuffe
Track - Caledonia
https://raretunes.org/tony-cuffe/

Milestone by Duncan Lyall
Track - Barnacarry Bay
http://duncanlyall.bandcamp.com/album/milestone

Wild Edges by Inge Thomson
https://fairislebirdobservatory.bandcamp.com/releases

Seasons by Esperi
Track - Scotland
https://esperi.bandcamp.com

Durga’s Feast by Cauld Blast Orchestra
Track - Tocher (by Ron Shaw)
https://cauldblastorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/durgas-feast

Rise Up by The Outside Track
Track - Dark Reels
https://theoutsidetrack.bandcamp.com/

TUATH - Songs of the Northlands by Brian Ó hEadhra | Fionnag NicChoinnich
Track - Na Fir-chlis
https://brianoheadhra-fionnagnicchoinnich.bandcamp.com

Improvisation on Highland Bagpipes by Fraser Fifield
http://fraserfifield.bandcamp.com

Jun 8, 2021

Hi guys, It's good to be back with another set of trad tracks featuring the best of Scottish music. If you have any questions please get in touch. These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons. If you would like to be one please checkout http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Sleeper by Kan
Track - Marcos
https://open.spotify.com/album/2b0XaykFFwZPJ4NWdPlj1W?si=9TV82gdzTFqZnENwAaSMfw

Summertime Blues by Amy Papiransky
http://amypapiransky.bandcamp.com

Room Enough For All by Battlefield Band
Track - The Garron Trotting
http://www.battlefieldband.co.uk

Sleepwalking by Admiral Fallow
http://admiralfallow.bandcamp.com

Tunelack by Innes Watson
http://inneswatson.bandcamp.com

Haar by HAV ft. Iona Fyfe
Track - Alabama
http://havband.bandcamp.com

MAIM by Whyte
Track - Creach
https://whytetheband.bandcamp.com/album/maim

Free One by Kinnaris Quintet
Track - Gortavale Rock / The Road to Poynton
https://kinnarisquintet.bandcamp.com/album/free-one

The Ledger by Gillian Frame, Findlay Napier and Mike Vass
Track - Jamie Raeburn
https://theledger.bandcamp.com/album/the-ledger

Roam by Heron Valley
Track - Adore
https://heronvalley.bandcamp.com

Wallop The Spot by Four Men & a Dog
Track - Lucy Campbell’s
https://www.fourmenandadog.com

Jun 1, 2021

Hi guys, Thanks for coming back again to the Foot Stompin' Podcast. Not so many new releases this week so some classic and not so old tracks for you! These podcasts are made possible by our patreons and if you would like to join us please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

The Orcadians of Hudson Bay
Track - Fort Hope
https://grahamrorie.bandcamp.com/releases

Amplify by The Nevis Ensemble
Track - I Future, Past, Present (written by Claire Hastings and Aleen Sweeney)
https://nevisensemble.org/amplify/

Beating Harps by Sileas
Track - Beating Harps
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nwdUlTWkGWb4dRQWnouGd

Orkney Monster by The Chair
Track - Beachcomers
https://thechair.bandcamp.com/album/orkney-monster

Gu Deas by Màiri MacMillan
Track - An t-Og Uasal
https://mairimacmillan.com

Room Enough For All by Battlefield Band
Track - Bagpipe Music
http://www.battlefieldband.co.uk

Pressed for Time by the Finlay MacDonald Band
Track - Pressed for Time
http://www.battlefieldband.co.uk

The Lost Words: Spell Songs
Track - The Lost Words Blessing
https://www.thelostwords.org/spell-songs/

Somewhere by Eva Cassidy
Track - My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose
http://evacassidy.org

Torus by James Lindsay
Track - Skekkler
https://jameslindsaymusic.bandcamp.com

Underneath The Falling Snow by Abigail Pryde and Cathal Murphy
https://www.facebook.com/Abigail-Pryde-100843858024682/

Hardland by Martyn Bennett and Martin Low
Track - Play
http://www.martynbennett.com

May 25, 2021

Hi everyone! How are you? We are back with a mixed up podcast today of Scottish, Scandinavian and English music today. Hope you like it! These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons. If you would like to be one check out www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Gu Deas by Màiri MacMillan
Track - Mairead nan Cuiread
https://mairimacmillan.com

Mornington by Glin
http://glin.bandcamp.com

Songs I Wish I’d Written by Adam Holmes
Track - Love Minus Zero (by Bob Dylan)
http://adamholmes1.bandcamp.com

Timo Alakotila & piano
Track - Prolapsus
http://www.timoalakotila.com

Lune by Benedict Morris
http://benedictmorris.bandcamp.com

I Like Your Taste In Music by Ian Carr & The Various Artists
Track - Feelings 1&2
https://iancarrmusic.bandcamp.com/album/i-like-your-taste-in-music

Half As Happy As We by Two Duos Quartet
Track - The Shouter
http://karentweed.com

The Light of the Moon by Gnoss
Track - Cold Clay
http://gnossmusic.bandcamp.com

Svunnet by 232 Strängar
Track - Tolånga
https://232strangar.bandcamp.com

Handpicked & Collected by Tom Clelland
Track - The wind she changed
http://www.tomclelland.co.uk

Road To Glenfinnan by Glenfinnan Ceilidh Band
Track - Buain A' Rainich Taobh Loch Eite
http://oldlaundryproductions.com/gfcb.htm

Tempered by Ryan Molloy
Track - The Sailor’s Cravat, The Twelve Pins & Ríl an Spidéal (reels) – Padraig McGovern
https://ryanmolloy.bandcamp.com/album/tempered

May 18, 2021

Hi there, It's great to be back with yet more fab Scottish trad music. Thanks to everyone who has got in touch lately. These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons. If you would like to find out more please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Grind by The Treacherous Orchestra
Track - Grind
https://treacherousorchestra.bandcamp.com

Reimagined by Old Blind Dogs
Track - Braw Sailing
https://oldblinddogs.bandcamp.com/album/reimagined

Hunger Of The Skin by Brian Finnegan
Track - Trigger’s Lament/Jig For Amélie/Red Planet Blues
http://brianfinnegan.bandcamp.com

The Lost Words: Spell Songs
Track - Selkie-boy
https://www.thelostwords.org/spell-songs/

Fact of Life by Twelfth Day
https://twelfthday.bandcamp.com/album/fact-of-life

Jigs and Reels by Adam Sutherland, Ross Couper, Innes Watson, Megan  Henderson, Kristan Harvey, Isla Callister and Rory Matheson
http://www.handsupfortradmusicclub.co.uk

The Orcadians of Hudson Bay
Track - Babiche
https://grahamrorie.bandcamp.com/releases

Cairdeas by Brian Ó hEadhra & Fionnag NicChoinnich
An t-Uisge (The Water)
https://brianoheadhra-fionnagnicchoinnich.bandcamp.com

60 Years of Scottish Gaelic 1899-1959
Track - Far An Robh Min Raoir (Oban Gaelic Choir)
http://obangaelicchoir.co.uk

The Remyxes by Lapwyng
Track - V.C.L - Inyal Remix
http://lapwyng.bandcamp.com

Handsel by Malinky
Track - Sleepytoon (with Ellie Beaton)
https://www.greentrax.com/music/product/malinky-handsel

Bayview by Project Smok
Track - Arisaig
http://projectsmok.bandcamp.com

May 11, 2021

Hi everyone! We are back this week with a few new and a few classic tracks from the Scottish trad world and beyond. Thanks to everyone for listening - I really appreciate it. These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons and if you would like to join in please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Live Wire by Mec Lir
Track - Flashback
https://meclir.bandcamp.com/album/livewire

Staran by Staran
Track - Settle, Honey
https://staran.bandcamp.com/releases

The Light of The Moon by Gnoss
Track - Good Crieff
http://gnossmusic.bandcamp.com

In Praise Of The Pioneers by Tryst
https://trystpipers.bandcamp.com/track/in-praise-of-the-pioneers

Penny Sweets by Jack Badcock (The Driftwood Project)
http://jackbadcock.bandcamp.com

Letter To Europa by Whisky Kiss
http://www.whiskykiss.com

Being In Time by Fraser Fifield
http://fraserfifield.bandcamp.com

Seinn by Mary Jane Lamont and Wendy MacIsaac
Track - Air a' Ghille Tha Mo Ru¦Çn _ It Is The Lad That I Love
https://maryjanelamondandwendymacisaac.bandcamp.com/album/seinn

For The Awe by Rachel Newton
Track - Would You Be Young Again
http://rachelnewton.bandcamp.com

Night Owl by Gerry Rafferty
Track - Get it Right Next Time
https://www.gerryrafferty.com

Live at Celtic Connections by Session A9
Track - Sporting Paddy: Sporting Paddy / Hamish the Carpenter / Hull's Reel / The Road to Erogie (Live)
https://www.facebook.com/sessiona9/

May 4, 2021

Hi everyone, We are back with a loads of great music! Loads of new Scottish trad releases and some not so new. Thanks again for listening. these podcasts are made possible by our Patreon's. If you would like to be one please check out www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

INBHIR by Glin
http://glin.bandcamp.com

The Lost Words: Spell Songs
Track - Heartwood
https://folkbytheoakrecords.com/the-lost-words-spell-songs

The Speaking Heart by Lucy Pringle & Chris Wright
Track - The Auld Woman O Kelso
https://pringlewright.bandcamp.com/releases

The Key by Blazin’ Fiddles
Track - Harris Dance
https://www.blazinfiddles.com

Northern Lights of Aberdeen by Iona Fyfe
https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/music

Otherland:One by Casey Driessen
Track - The Smith's a Gallant Fireman / Donald Blue / S’iomadh Rud a Chunnaic Mi (feat Eilidh Shaw and Ross Martin)
http://caseydriessen.bandcamp.com

At Your Service by The McCalmans
Track - Hangin' Johnny/Essequibo River/Haul Away the Bowline
https://mccalmans.bandcamp.com

Hi, How Are You Today? By Ashley MacIsaac
Track - Sleepy Maggie (feat Mary Jane Lamond)
http://ashleymacisaac.com/index.html

My Son David by Atlantic Arc
https://atlanticarc.bandcamp.com/releases

Newcomer by Gràinne Brady
Track - By and By
http://grainnebrady.bandcamp.com

The Seer by Lauren MacColl
Track - Lady Isabella / An da-shealladh (Second Sight)
https://laurenmaccoll.bandcamp.com

Staran by Staran
Track - Settle, Honey
https://staran.bandcamp.com/releases

Apr 27, 2021

Hi there, thanks for coming back to listen to this podcast! I really appreciate it. I think this programme is a little bit different today. some newer sounding tracks. It's interesting to see where some folk are taking the music. These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons. If you would like to be one find out more here www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Dreamweaver by Adam Holmes
Track - Nature
https://adamholmes1.bandcamp.com/track/nature-2

A Moment In Time by Innes Watson and Jarlath Henderson
Track - Potatoes
https://innojar.bandcamp.com/album/a-moment-in-time-2

The Great Stariski by Seán Gray
https://seangraymusic.bandcamp.com/releases

Dùsgadh by Breabach
Track - Awakening - Ùrlar
https://breabach.bandcamp.com

Torus by James Lindsay
Track - Skekler
https://jameslindsaymusic.bandcamp.com

Welcome by Aidan Moodie
https://www.facebook.com/aidanmo0die/

MAIM by Whyte
Track - OML
https://whytetheband.bandcamp.com/album/maim

Cairdeas by Brian Ó hEadhra & Fionnag NicChoinnich
Track - Soraidh Leis a' Bhreacan Ùr (sang by Orla)
https://brianoheadhra-fionnagnicchoinnich.bandcamp.com

All Dressed In Yellow by Fiddlers’ Bid
Track - Midnight
http://www.fiddlersbid.com

Esperanza by Project Smok
Track - Shed A Little Light
https://projectsmok.bandcamp.com/album/esperanza

Shores by Fergus Hall
Track - I - Girl of the red-gold hair (feat. Cameron Nixon, Matt Carmichael, Fergus McCreadie, Mark Hendry & Dominykas Snarskis)
https://fergushall.bandcamp.com/album/shores

Apr 20, 2021

It's great to be back with more fab Scottish trad music. Quite a few new releases to savour again! Thanks again for coming back to listen to this podcast and also many thanks to our Patreons who make this podcast possible. If you would like to become a Patreon please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Esperanza by Project Smok
Track - Arc De Triomphe
https://projectsmok.bandcamp.com/album/esperanza

Cairdeas by Brian Ó hEadhra & Fionnag NicChoinnich
Track - An Tèid Thu Leam a Mhàiri?
https://brianoheadhra-fionnagnicchoinnich.bandcamp.com/album/c-irdeas

Move Somethin by Innes Watson
http://inneswatson.bandcamp.com

Dùsgadh by Breabach
Track - An Cù Dubh
http://breabach.bandcamp.com

Reassembled by Bellowhead
Track - New York Girls
http://bellowhead.bandcamp.com

The MacDougall’s Gathering by Fraser Fifield
http://fraserfifield.bandcamp.com

The Remyxes by Lapwyng
8-Bit Fishing Boat (Gone Too Long) - Tom Spirals Remix
http://lapwyng.bandcamp.com

Destination Home by Will Marshall
Track - Radio Reels
https://www.willmarshallmusic.com

Ansema We Stand by Roberto Cassani
Track - 'Mpestada Quarantena
http://robertocassani.bandcamp.com

Staran by Staran
Track - Balcarres
http://staranmusic.com

The Light of The Moon by Gnoss
Track - Sun That Hugs The Ocean
http://gnossmusic.bandcamp.com

Mac Ìle - The Music of Fraser Shaw by The Islay Sessioners
Track - Cairns Set
https://thefrasershawtrust.bandcamp.com/releases

Apr 14, 2021

Hi there! Hope you are managing to stay safe and well. Here are some more great Scottish tracks for you to enjoy. Thanks to all our patreons who make this podcast possible. If you would like to join us check out www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Countless Isles and Endless Miles by Trail West
Track - Another Scatter!
https://www.trail-west.com

Blàr Inbhir Lòchaidh (feat. Eilidh Cormack) by Robbie Greig
https://robbiegreig.bandcamp.com/track/bl-r-inbhir-l-chaidh-feat-eilidh-cormack

Off The Beaten Track by Tom Orr Band
Track - Diddley-I-Pod
http://www.tomorrmusic.co.uk

This Ill Deeds by Calum McIlroy
Track - When I First Came To Caledonia
https://calummcilroy.bandcamp.com/album/this-ill-deeds

Beware of the Feet by John Rae’s Celtic Feet
Track - Easy Peezy
https://www.thickrecords.co.nz

Not Just Ship Land by Ainslie Hamill
Track - Felix Rooney
https://ainsleyhamill.com

Heilanmen by Innes Watson
http://inneswatson.bandcamp.com

I Got Rhythm by Tim Edey
Track - Danny Boy Air
http://timedey.bandcamp.com

And Den Dey Made Tae by Ross & Ryan Couper
Track - Marie Claire
https://rosscouper.bandcamp.com/album/and-den-dey-made-tae

It’ll All Be Prine In The End by Adam and the Napiers
Track - the Speed of the Sound of Loneliness
https://adamandthenapiers.bandcamp.com

(I Wish You) Peace In Your Heart by Blue Rose Code
Track - Midnight’s Mass In Suffolk’s Breast
https://bluerosecode.bandcamp.com/album/i-wish-you-peace-in-your-heart-feat-karine-polwart

Sanctuary by Ross Ainslie
Track - Let The Wild Ones Roam
https://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/album/sanctuary

Mar 30, 2021

Hi there, I'm back with more great Scottish trad music. There's are lots of new releases this week too! I hope you enjoy them. Please consider supporting our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Grit by Martyn Bennett
Track - Why
http://www.martynbennett.com

Staran by Staran
Track - Gaol A’ Chruidh
https://www.staranmusic.com

Torus by James Lindsay
Track - Observatory
https://jameslindsaymusic.bandcamp.com

The Light of the Moon by Gnoss
Track - Cold Clay
http://gnossmusic.bandcamp.com

Were Rivers Meet
Track - Fraser Fifield
http://fraserfifield.bandcamp.com

8-Bit Fishing Boat by Lapwyng
https://lapwyng.bandcamp.com/album/lapwyng

Ansema We Stand by Roberto Cassani
Track - Evviva
https://robertocassani.bandcamp.com/album/ansema-we-stand

Old Wow by Sam Lee
Track - Lay This Body Down
http://samleesong.bandcamp.com

November Woods by Ryan Molloy & Fergal Scahill
Track - The Hare’s Pau, The Old Bush & Maud Millar
https://ryanmolloyfergalscahill.bandcamp.com/album/one-day-november-woods

Miniatures 2020 by Various Artists
Track - Listen / Mayfly / Tell Someone You Love Them / 11.59 (Boo Hewerdine and Findlay Napier)
https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/various/miniatures-2020

Anywhere But Here by Jack Badcock (The Driftwood Project)
http://jackbadcock.bandcamp.com

Apple X by Glin
http://glin.bandcamp.com

The Harvard Tapes by Dick Gaughan
Track - Your Daughters and Your Sons
https://www.greentrax.com/music/product/dick-gaughan-the-harvard-tapes

Mar 23, 2021

Hi everyone! I'm back with yet more Scottish trad music. It's amazing even in a pandemic that musicians continue to create. Thanks again for listening - it is much appreciated. Please check out our Patreon if you would like to support the show at www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad. If you are interested I also have another podcast with interviews of folk musicians. You can listen to that here or in the usual places.

Transatlantic by Aoife O’Donovan featuring Kris Drever
https://aoifeodonovan.bandcamp.com

Threes by Mike Vass
https://mikevass.bandcamp.com/album/threes

The Wild Gees by Iona Fyfe
https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/music

The Incident by Beoga
Track - Lamped
http://www.beogamusic.com

Not Just Ship Land by Ainsley Hamill
Track - Not Just Ship Land
https://ainsleyhamill.com

Night Owl by Kenneth Macfarlane
https://kennethmacfarlane.bandcamp.com/releases

Celtic Connections Suite by Simon Thoumire Orchestra
Track - Set of Reels with John McCusker and Kevin Mackenzie
https://simonthoumire.bandcamp.com

Gaol by Rachel Walker
Track - An t-Iarla Diùrach
http://rachelwalker.bandcamp.com

I got rhythm by Tim Edey
Track - La Bourrasque (featuring Donnell Leahy)
https://timedey.bandcamp.com/album/i-got-rhythm

Hunger of the Skin by Brian Finnegan
Track - Crossing Rubicon / Ollin
http://brianfinnegan.bandcamp.com

Strands by Tannara
Track - Spent Lees
https://tannara.bandcamp.com/album/strands

Mar 16, 2021

We are back again with some more great Scottish trad music to brighten up your day. We have a mixture of new and old for you! Thanks to all our Patreons - I really appreciate it. If you would like to be one check out www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

The Roke by Ross Miller
Track - The Threes Set
https://rossmiller.bandcamp.com/releases

Allt by Julie Fowlis, Eamon Doorley, Zoe Conway & John McIntyre
Track - Air an Somme
http://www.juliefowlis.com

Lockdown Mixtape by Tide Lines
Track - Dignity
http://tidelinesband.com

Innes Watson’s guitar Colloquium
Track - Du Da
https://inneswatson.bandcamp.com

The Speaking Heart by Lucy Pringle & Chris Wright
Track - The Earl O Errol
https://pringlewright.bandcamp.com/releases

English Folk Field Recordings Volume 2
Track - Kathryn Tickell
https://stickinthewheel.bandcamp.com/track/bonnie-pit-laddie-lads-of-alnwick

Suicide Town by Robbie Grieg (feat Paul McKenna)
http://robbiegreig.bandcamp.com

Lightshow by Catriona Price & Alex Roth
http://catrionaprice-alexroth.bandcamp.com

Live at Hands Up for Trad Music Club by Dallahan
Track - Pierre’s
http://dallahanmusic.com

Dear Amy by Amy Papiransky
https://amypapiransky.bandcamp.com

Urranta by Deirdre Graham
Track - Mairead Nan Cuiread
https://deirdregraham.bandcamp.com/releases

Mar 9, 2021

Hi there, Hope you are ok wherever you are! Here's some more great trad music to keep you going. Thanks to you all for listening I really appreciate it. If you can help this podcast please support us at www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Hunger of the Skin by Brian Finnegan
Track - Fathom
http://brianfinnegan.bandcamp.com

Scotland Yet by Hannah Rarity
http://hannahrarity.bandcamp.com

Wee Smoky by Project Smok
http://projectsmok.bandcamp.com

This Ill Deeds by Calum McIlroy
Track - Mistress Greig
http://calummcilroy.bandcamp.com

Dodie’s Dream by Blazin’ Fiddles and The Scottish Folk Orchestra
www.myname5doddie.co.uk

The Morning Tempest by Josie Duncan and Pablo Lafuente
Track - He Fades Away
https://josieandpablo.bandcamp.com

The Speaking Heart by Lucy Pringle & Chris Wright
Track - Rose Song
https://pringlewright.bandcamp.com/releases

Celtic Feet by John Rae's Celtic Feet
Track - The Napier Stride
https://www.thickrecords.co.nz/best-of-john-rae-s-celtic-feet

Caribou Party by Corner House
Track - Easter Sunday
http://cornerhouse1.bandcamp.com

Singers Three by The McCalmans
Track - Kirsteen (feat Derek Moffat)
https://mccalmans.bandcamp.com

In A Sma Room by Debra Salem, Kevin MacKenzie and Paul Harrison
Track - The Earth Abides
http://debrasalem.bandcamp.com

Fortunes Road by Back of the Moon
Track - Johnny Cope
http://backofthemoon.bandcamp.com

Fare Well — The Music (Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2020) by Niteworks
Track - Fare Well, Pt.3
https://niteworksband.bandcamp.com/album/fare-well-the-music-edinburghs-hogmanay-2020

Mar 2, 2021

The Foot Stompin' Podcast is back with some great Scottish music. Not so many new releases this week so I am playing so tracks that tickled my fancy! Thanks to you all for listening around the world - I really appreciate it. If you enjoy the podcast please consider supporting our Patreon at www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Banjaxed by Ciaran Ryan
Track - Tongue in Cheek
https://ciaranryan.bandcamp.com/album/banjaxed

Where The World Is Thin by Kris Drever
Track - Strike The Colours
https://krisdrever.bandcamp.com/album/where-the-world-is-thin-2

Polka V by Frigg
Track - Vierivä (the Rolling Schottische)
https://frigg.fi/?lang=en

Face to Face by Twelfth Day
Track - Superwoman
https://twelfthday.bandcamp.com

Òrach (The Golden Anniversary) by The Tannahill Weavers
Track - Northern Lights
https://tannahillweavers.bandcamp.com

Off By Heart by Kevin Dempsey and Joe Broughton
Track - Two Constant Lovers
https://kevindempsey.net

Waltz and Reels by The Canny Band (2019 Battle of The Folk Bands winners)
https://www.facebook.com/bigginsmusic

Hypersomnia by Ali Levack
https://alilevack.bandcamp.com

Songs of Robert Burns by Robyn Stapleton
Track - Auld Lang Syne
https://www.robynstapleton.com

Under These Notes (feat Jenna Reid) by Mike Vass
https://mikevass.bandcamp.com

Neath the Gloaming Star by Hannah Rarity
Track - Alison Cross
https://hannahrarity.bandcamp.com

The Portal by Martin Green
Track - The Portal (featuring James Holden)
https://martingreenmusic.bandcamp.com

Feb 23, 2021

Great to be back this week with more Scottish trad music. I've got a few oldies and a few newies for you that I've been enjoying listening to this week. Thanks again for your support and I really appreciate you listening in! If you would like to support the podcast you can do so on www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Beware of the Feet by John Rae’s Celtic Feet
Track - Boogie Celt
https://www.thickrecords.co.nz

Bonnie Lass o Fyfvie by Iona Fyfe
https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/

Lament for the Old Sword by Fraser Fifield
http://fraserfifield.bandcamp.com

Hi, How Are You Today? By Ashley MacIsaac
Track - What An Idiot He Is
http://ashleymacisaac.com/index.html

Infinite Reflections by Duncan Lyall
Track - The Unknown
https://www.duncanlyall.com

Gravity by Hector Shaw
https://verticalrecords.ffm.to/gravity.ofp

Culzean by James Harper
Track - The Jake Bag (Ft Ciariàn Ryan)
https://jamesharper.bandcamp.com/album/culzean

Caribou Party by Cornerhouse
Track - Woolwich
https://cornerhouse1.bandcamp.com

Newcomer by Grainne Brady
Track - Unfulfilled
http://grainnebrady.bandcamp.com

Orkney Monster by The Chair
Track - Walk Beside Me
https://thechair.bandcamp.com/album/orkney-monster

Flow, In The Year Of Wu Wei by Brian Finnegan
https://brianfinnegan.bandcamp.com/releases

Feb 16, 2021

Hi everyone, how are you today? Here is some more great Scottish music to cheer you up whatever you're doing! If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Hi, How Are You Today? By Ashley MacIsaac
Track - Beaton’s Delight
http://ashleymacisaac.com/index.html

Entropy by Jack Badcock (The Driftwood Project)
https://jackbadcock.bandcamp.com/track/entropy-2

Treeclimber by Ali Levack
https://alilevack.bandcamp.com

Still Time by Karen Matheson
Track - Ae Fond Kiss
https://karenmatheson.com

Grind by Treacherous Orchestra
Track - Hounds
https://treacherousorchestra.bandcamp.com

In A Sma Room by Debra Salem, Kevin MacKenzie and Paul Harrison
Track - Recollection of First Love
https://debrasalem.bandcamp.com/releases

Love in Secret by Catriona McKay
Track - Many Hills to Climb (Sí Bheag Sí Mhór / Sheebeg Sheemore)
https://www.catrionamckay.co.uk

I Like Your Taste In Music by Ian Carr & The Various Artists
Track - Oh Yeah!
https://iancarrmusic.bandcamp.com/album/i-like-your-taste-in-music

TUATH - Songs of the Northlands by Brian Ó hEadhra | Fionnag NicChoinnich
Track - Chan Eil Mi Gun Mhulad Orm
https://brianoheadhra-fionnagnicchoinnich.bandcamp.com/album/tuath-songs-of-the-northlands

Louis DeCarlo’s 70th Birthday Strathspey by Simon Thoumire and David Milligan
http://www.simonthoumire.com

Solas an lae - the light of the day by Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin & Ultan O'Brien
Track - Máirseáil na Sióg
https://eoghanultan.bandcamp.com

Every Song’s A Story by Fraser Bruce
Track - Dolina
https://www.greentrax.com/music/product/fraser-bruce-every-songs-a-story

Feb 9, 2021

Simon is back with more great Scottish trad music from the scene. Some new some not! Hopefully you are all managing to stay safe out there. If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Live at 25! by Peatbog Faeries
Track - The Ranch
https://peatbogfaeries.com

I Wish You Peace In Your Heart by Blue Rose Code Feat Karine Polwart
http://bluerosecode.bandcamp.com

Destination Home by Will Marshall
Track - Canadian Barn Dance
https://www.willmarshallmusic.com

Gaol by Rachel Walker
Track - Là Luain
http://rachelwalker.bandcamp.com

Fankles and Frets by Jordan Hepburn
Track - Are Ye Sleeping Maggie
https://jordanhepburn.com/music

Livewire by Mec Lir
Track - Flashback
https://www.meclir.com

The Reed That Bends In The Storm by McCusker, McGoldrick, Doyle
Track - I Never Let You Know
https://www.johnmccusker.co.uk

Tempered by Ryan Molloy feat Jarlath Henderson
Track - Around The House and Mind the Dresser, Dun Troon & Locked Down (reels)
https://ryanmolloy.bandcamp.com/album/tempered

Tsubo by Whippersnapper
Track - Farewell My Lovely Nancy

Praise of Longer Days by Fraser Fifield
https://fraserfifield.bandcamp.com/track/praise-of-longer-days

Songs of Govan Old by Norrie Maciver and The Glasgow Barons
Track - Lady Elder
https://www.norriemaciver.co.uk

The High Bridge Walk E.P. buy John Dew
Track - The Sesh Chest
https://jdewcomp.bandcamp.com/merch

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