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Nov 8, 2022

Hi there, We are back with our annual Trad Album of the Year podcast. The top ten albums as chosen for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. If you would like to vote for your favourite album, act or organisation or just see a sample of what is going on in Scotland visit www.scotstradmusicawards.com. Thanks again for your continued support and listening - we really appreciate it! If you get a minute could you leave a review wherever you listen to the podcast. It helps us get more listeners.

A Drop for Neptune by TRIP
Track - Towards The Storm
https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/album-test/entry/1408/

Energy Islands by Fara
Track - Merry Dancers
https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/album-test/entry/1440/

We Have Won The Land by Rory Matheson & Graham Rorie
Track - The First Bid
https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1439/

Bloom by Siobhan Miller
Track - Queen of Argyll
https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1461/

For The Night by Elephant Sessions
Track - FM
https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/album-test/entry/1435/

To Have You Near by Hannah Rarity
Track - Hard Times
https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1425/

Las by Brighde Chaimbeul, Ross Ainslie & Steven Byrnes
Track - Bulgarian
https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1434/

Still As Your Sleeping by Karine Polwart & Dave Milligan
Track - Talk to me of Mendocino
https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1453/

And So We Gather by Kim Carnie
Track - And So We Gather
https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1437/

DAWN by Talisk
Track - Storm
https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1429/

Oct 11, 2022

Hi there, It's October and we are back with yet more great Scottish trad music! A few of these releases have come from our Trad Album of the Year Spotify playlist. If you would like to listen to that you can do so here. The Mg ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards voting will start on the 31st October so if you would like to vote please visit www.scotstradmusicawards.com. Finally it would be great if you could give us a review on whatever platform you listen to us on. Seemingly it makes a difference :-)))

Fìbhig by James Duncan Mackenzie
Track - Ian’s Last Munro
https://jamesduncanmackenzie.bandcamp.com/album/f-bhig

How Beautiful It’s Been by Corner House
Track - Momma
https://cornerhouse1.bandcamp.com

Fire | Water | Earth by Hamish Napier
Track - Diesel (Dolphin Boy Flying Scotsman remix)
https://hamishnapier.bandcamp.com

The Day Dawn by Boys of the Lough
Track - That Night in Bethlehem 
https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/hall-of-fame/the-boys-of-the-lough/

Heepirumbo by Eilidh Shaw
Track - Scottie Dance Band Heaven (Medley)
https://www.greentrax.com/music/product/eilidh-shaw-heepirumbo

Cairdeas by Brian Ó hEadhra & Fionnag NicChoinnich
Track -  Ho Rò Gun Togainn air Hùgan Fhathast
https://brianoheadhra-fionnagnicchoinnich.bandcamp.com

Trapdoor to Hell by Arthur Coates
Track - Medley de la Création
https://www.arthurcoates.com

It is What It Is by Findlay Napier
Track - Piece of my Heart
https://findlaynapier.bandcamp.com/album/union-strong

Love in Secret by Catriona McKay
Track - Twisting of the Rope
https://catrionamckay.bandcamp.com/album/love-in-secret-catriona-mckay-2020

Infinite Reflections by Duncan Lyall
Track - Hope
https://duncanlyall.bandcamp.com

Sep 21, 2022

Where does a month go? Well it's great to be back with the Foot Stompin' Scottish music podcast featuring as ever loads of new releases from the Scottish music scene. I hope you are all ok wherever you are in these challenging times. If you have any questions about Scottish music and culture feel free to get in touch. It's always nice to speak to you! Remember you can find out all about these releases at www.scotpodcast.com. You can also watch our latest Hands Up for Trad TV there cuideachd! 

Fàs by Breabach
Track - The Old Collection
https://breabach.bandcamp.com

Summer by Ally Forsyth
Track - All is Well (feat Josie Duncan)
https://allyforsyth.bandcamp.com

Energy Islands by Fara
Track - Solar
https://faramusic.bandcamp.com

Can You See Me, Sister? by Paul McKenna Band
https://thepaulmckennaband.bandcamp.com

For The Night by Elephant Sessions
Track - Rebirth
https://elephantsessions.bandcamp.com

Bà-bà, mo leanabh by Ewen Henderson
https://ewen-henderson.bandcamp.com

Bloom by Siobhan Miller
Track - Open All Night
https://siobhanmiller.bandcamp.com

Part machine by Yoko Pwmo
Track - Cent Tonnerres (Feat Jansky)
https://folking.com/yoko-pwno-part-machine-skye-records-srcdx010/

We Will Find Our Way Back Home EP by Ian Carr and the Various Artists
Track - We Will Find Our Way Back Home
https://iancarrmusic.bandcamp.com

Lady Finella by Iona Fyfe
https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com

Dargai by Ellie McLaren
Track - Julie’s Beetroot
http://www.elliemclarenmusician.com

Aug 15, 2022

We are back this week with another great set of music from Scotland's great traditional music scene. Thanks so much for listening. We really appreciate it!

I’m a Rover by Siobhan Miller
https://siobhanmiller.bandcamp.com

New Moon by Hò-rò
Track - Spot On
https://www.musichoro.com

As the Moonlight Melts by Josie Duncan
Track - Be Around
https://josieduncan.bandcamp.com

Pie in the Sky by David McGuinness and Simon Thoumire
Track - Ajastaika 
https://concertocaledonia.bandcamp.com/album/pie-in-the-sky

The Source of Light by Eric Bogle
Track - The Old Dog’s Song
https://www.greentrax.com/music/product/eric-bogle-the-source-of-light

Odyssey by Fourth Moon
Track - Sextant
https://fourthmoonmusic.bandcamp.com

Las by Brighde Chaimbeul,  Ross Ainslie and Steven Byrnes
Track - The Green Light Set
http://www.rossainslie.com

Handsel by Malinky featuring Cameron Nixon
Track - The Baron o Brackley
https://www.malinky.com

This Too by Kinnaris Quintet
Track - Period Drama
https://kinnarisquintet.bandcamp.com/album/this-too

The Best of Ossian by Ossian
Track - Jamie Raeburn / The Broomielaw
https://www.allcelticmusic.com/artists/Ossian.html

Jun 14, 2022

Hi folks, Ciamar a tha sibh? I'm back with yet more great Scottish trad music! Loads of great new releases for you to listen and swing your hips to! If you have any questions about Scottish music send me an email!

Tiernan Courell
Reels - The Steeplechase / The Eel In The Sink / Hasbullas Big Day Out!
https://tiernancourellmusic.bandcamp.com/track/reels-the-steeplechase-the-eel-in-the-sink-hasbullas-big-day-out

To Have You Near by Hannah Rarity
Track - Home
https://hannahrarity.bandcamp.com

Relentless by Kyle Warren
Track - Eat Sleep Pipe Retreat
https://www.greentrax.com/music/product/kyle-warren-relentless

Aisling by Eabhal
Track - Mhòrag
https://www.eabhal.com

Gneiss by Iain Fraser
Track - Thing A-Steach (Come in)
https://feisrois.bandcamp.com/album/gneiss

Hard Times by Adam Holmes
https://adamholmes1.bandcamp.com

Beatha by Tina Jordan Rees
Track - The Squirrel Returns / KPC
https://tinajordanrees.bandcamp.com

A’ Ghrian by Niteworks
Thèid mi lem Dheòin feat. Alasdair Whyte
https://niteworksband.bandcamp.com

Homelands by Roo and Neil
Track - Mountains
https://rooandneil.bandcamp.com/releases

It Is What It Is by Findlay Napier
Track - Last to leave
https://findlaynapier.bandcamp.com

May 18, 2022
Hello! Ciamar a tha sibh? Welcome to our latest podcast featuring a host of brand new releases from the Scottish music scene. Despite everything that is going on in the world the music keeps coming from Scotland. If you enjoy this podcast please consider supporting our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad.

The Canny Band
Track - Granny’s 93rd
https://thecannyband.bandcamp.com/album/the-canny-band

And So We Gather by Kim Carnie
Track - She Moves Me
https://kimcarnie.bandcamp.com

We Have Won The Land by Rory Matheson & Graham Rorie
Track - The Whitbread Case
https://rmgr.bandcamp.com/releases

Marina by Dallahan
https://dallahan.bandcamp.com/releases

Strathspey Queens by Alice Allen and Patsy Reid
Track - The Flower o’ the Quern
https://patsyreid.bandcamp.com/album/strathspey-queens

Valtos
Track - Beinn (feat. Eilidh Cormack and Lana Pheutan)
https://valtos.bandcamp.com/releases

Our Voices Echo by Rura
Track - Dh'èirich Mi Moch Madainn Cheòthar (feat. Julie Fowlis)
https://rura.bandcamp.com

Brute Force and Ignorance by Tiernan Courell
https://tiernancourellmusic.bandcamp.com/releases

The River by Hamish Napier
Track - Floating
https://hamishnapier.bandcamp.com

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

Apr 5, 2022
Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? Whit is happenin the day! I'm still learning Gaelic you will be pleased to hear although it is definitely not easy. A great challenge though and I can't wait to get better. Surely I must!! Anyway I'm back with more great new releases from the Scottish trad music scene! I hope you enjoy. If you would like to support the please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

This Too by Kinnaris Quintet
Track - Wonderful
https://kinnarisquintet.bandcamp.com/album/this-too

The Long Night to New Orleans by Face the West
https://facethewest.bandcamp.com

A Drop For Neptune by TRIP
Track - Turning Tides
https://trip-music.bandcamp.com/album/a-drop-for-neptune

Road to tyranny by Bruce MacGregor
Track - Josh’s 2 secs
https://brucemacgregor.bandcamp.com

Spring EP by Ally Forsyth
Track - On The Turn
https://allyforsyth.bandcamp.com/album/spring-ep

Leaving Lurgangreen by Sarah Markey
Track - Leaving Lurgangreen
https://sarahmarkey.bandcamp.com/album/leaving-lurgangreen

Ceòl Dannsa (feat Donnie Munro) by Valtos
https://valtos.bandcamp.com/releases

Still As You’re Sleeping by Karine Polwart and Dave Milligan
Track - Travel These Ways
https://karinepolwart.bandcamp.com

Sense of the Place by Stonehaven Folk Club
Track - Boat Memories by Mike Blackburn
https://www.stonehavenfolkclub.co.uk/cd-project

Glendrian by Kenneth MacKenzie
Track - Reels
https://caberfeidhmusic.bandcamp.com/

Breathing Space by Barry Reid
Track - Better Days
https://barryreid.bandcamp.com

Mar 8, 2022

Hi there, today we have a special podcast to celebrate International Women's Day featuring some of Scotland's great women musicians. If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handspfortrad.

Heal & Harrow
Track - Da Dim
https://healandharrow.bandcamp.com/releases

Island Girls by Margaret Robertson and Karen Tweed
Track - Trio of Marches
http://www.karentweed.com/product/island-girls-beach-daze-digital-download/

Light Is In The Horizon by Eddi Reader
Track - Light Is In The Horizon Yet
https://eddireader.co.uk

A’ Grian by Niteworks featuring Kathleen MacInnes
Track - A’ Ghrian
https://niteworksband.bandcamp.com

The Castalia by Isla Ratcliff
Track - Only in Cape Breton
https://islaratcliff.bandcamp.com/album/the-castalia

Ùrar by Mànran
Track - Black Tower
https://manran.bandcamp.com

A Happy Place by Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones
Track - Càit a bheil i ann am Muile
https://rachelwalkerandaaronjones.bandcamp.com/releases

Pilgrim Souls by Megan Henderson 
Track - Ascending
https://meganhendersonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/pilgrim-souls

Message in a bottle by Ingrid Henderson
Track - Òran Brath 'sa Bhuideal - Message in a Bottle Song
https://ingridhenderson.bandcamp.com/album/message-in-a-bottle

Feb 16, 2022
Hi there, This is the first podcast of 2022. Sorry I'm late! Got some great music though. I hope you enjoy it. If you enjoy this podcast please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

A Drop For Neptune by TRIP
Track - September Sea
https://trip-music.bandcamp.com/album/a-drop-for-neptune

The Northern Bridge by Christy O’Leary
Track - Jimmy Mo Mhíle Stór
https://www.irishtune.info/album/COLry/

Pilgrim Souls by Megan Henderson 
Track - The Dawn Chorus (radio edit)
https://meganhendersonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/pilgrim-souls

DAWN by Talisk
Track - Beast
https://talisk.bandcamp.com

Port na h-Eala by Julie Fowlis
https://dawndays.bandcamp.com/track/port-na-h-eala-julie-fowlis

Working for Zeus by Salt House
Track - Under the Same Moon
https://salthouse.bandcamp.com

Are We There yet? By Eriska
Track - La Casa Roja
https://eriska.bandcamp.com

Maxwell's Light by Jennifer Austin
https://jenniferaustin.bandcamp.com/releases

Han The Highlander by Hamish Napier and Friends.
Charity single 
https://jimihami.bandcamp.com/releases

Ùrar by Mànran
Track - Griogal Crìdhe
https://manran.bandcamp.com

Live at the Gorbals by Ross Ainslie & The Sanctuary Band
Track - Time Live
https://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-the-gorbals

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