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Jun 18, 2024

Hi, welcome to the Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. I know we've been away but I'm back! Here's a whole bunch of brand new traditional music from Scotland and the odd classic! Thankyou to all our Patreon supporters. Thanks for sticking in there. If you would like to support the podcast please visit http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

The Homeroad by Ross Couper Band
Track - The Homeroad
https://rosscouper.bandcamp.com

An Toll Dubh feat Sian by Niteworks
https://niteworksband.bandcamp.com/track/an-toll-dubh-feat-sian

ReLoved by Capercaillie
Track - Tobar Mhoire
https://verticalrecords.co.uk/product/reloved/

In The Stream by Project Smok
https://projectsmok.bandcamp.com

A Jock Tamson’s Bairns by Jock Tamson’s Bairns
Track - Brave Lewie Roy / Wantonness

Second Sight by Fraser Fifield, Graham Stephen and Elie Afif
Track - The Search
https://fraserfifield.bandcamp.com/album/second-sight

Love Story by Iona Fyfe
https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/music

Close To by Dlù
Track - Mogaisean
https://www.dluband.com

Sealladh by Rachel Newton
Track - Stress
https://rachelnewton.bandcamp.com

Cosmography by Jack Badcock
Track - Too Many things
https://jackbadcock.bandcamp.com/album/cosmography

Refractions by Neil Pearlman
Track - Reel for Carl
https://neilpearlman.bandcamp.com

Jan 7, 2024

Hi there! Ciamar a tha thu? What's happening? Sorry for the long break between these podcasts. Sometimes life just gets in the way... Anyway we are back now with the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Album of the Year Podcast 2023! Starting of with the winner Duncan Chisholm! If you would like to support this podcast please check out our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad.

Black Cuillin by Duncan Chisholm
Track - On the winds of chaos born
https://www.duncanchisholm.com

Tempus by Skerryvore 
Track - Everything You Need
https://skerryvore.com

Dialogues by Su-a Lee 
Track - Stroma featuring James Ross
https://sualee.bandcamp.com/album/dialogues

Awakening by Ìmar
Track - Bangers
https://www.imarband.com

Fàs by Breabach
Track - Eadar an Da Bhraigh
https://breabach.bandcamp.com/album/f-s

Dusk Moon by Rura
Track - Think of Today
https://rura.bandcamp.com

DIAD by Tim Edey & Ross Ainslie
Track - LUNNY
https://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/album/diad-2

I See A World by Peatbog Faeries
Track - The Sister of Moses
https://peatbogfaeriesofficial.bandcamp.com/album/i-see-a-world

Decemberwell by Decade by Mike Vass
Track - Prisms on the dark sea
https://mikevass.bandcamp.com

Haar by Lauren MacColl
Track - Haar
https://laurenmaccoll.bandcamp.com

Aug 29, 2023

Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? We are back after the summer. My youngest is now back at the school - in his last year! Where does the time go! Anyway loads of great music for you to listen toooo! See you in September!

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

Dream Angus by Claire Hastings
Track - Dream Angus
https://clairehastings.bandcamp.com

Arche by Routes Quartet
Track - Astar
https://routesstrings.bandcamp.com/album/arche-2

Popular Manx Tunes D♭ Edition by Tomas Callister & David Kilgallon
Track - Polkas
https://davidkilgallon.bandcamp.com/album/popular-manx-tunes-d-edition

Dancing Feet by Blair Douglas
Track - Back to the Island
https://gaelicmusic.com/products/dancing-feet-1

Fath mo mhulaid a bhith ann (Being here has caused my sorrow) by Maggie MacInnes
https://www.maggiemacinnes.co.uk

Road to Caolburns by Ian Stephenson
https://ianstephenson.me/index.php/performer/

I See A World by Peatbog Faeries
Track - Clunie Road / The Winning Bid
https://peatbogfaeries.com

Run by Man of the Minch
https://manoftheminch.bandcamp.com

The Dawning by Graham Mackenzie
Track - Josh’s Jigs
https://grahammackenzie.bandcamp.com/album/the-dawning

Jun 27, 2023

Hi everyone, It’s great to be back with some more recent releases and one from 1984! All great music from Scotland I’m sure you will agree. Thanks again for listening to this podcast. We were looking at the stats the other day and you are truely listening worldwide! If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by going to http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Live from the Storeroom by Kris Drever
Track – Harvest Gypsies
https://krisdrever.bandcamp.com

For The Night by Elephant Sessions
Track – After Hours
https://elephantsessions.bandcamp.com

An t-Each Uisge (The Water Horse) by Hamish Napier
Track – The Power of the River
https://hamishnapier.bandcamp.com

SULA by Dàimh
Track – Tha Ghaoth an Iar a’ Gobachadh
https://daimh.bandcamp.com/album/sula

Land of Eden by Lucie Hendry
Track – Fractured
https://luciehendry.bandcamp.com/album/land-of-eden

Unplugged No. 1 by GLIN
Track – Castlerock
https://glin.bandcamp.com/album/unplugged-vol-1

Speak of the Devil by Dallahan
Track – The Picture On The Wall
https://dallahan.bandcamp.com/track/marina

Long Night to New Orleans by Face The West
https://facethewest.bandcamp.com/track/the-long-night-to-new-orleans

Anthem for the Common Man by Battlefield Band
Track – I Am The Common Man
https://www.templerecords.co.uk

Bernadette by Orphean Sprig
https://www.orpheansprig.com

Banjaxed by Ciaran Ryan Band
Track – Ode to Pecorino
https://ciaranryan.bandcamp.com/album/banjaxed

May 31, 2023

Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? What's happening? Thanks again for continuing to listen to our podcast packed full of great Scottish trad music! I've loved making this yet again. I feel so lucky to be in the middle of a music scene that is so exciting and prolific. Please tell your friends about this podcast! Cheers!

Stretching Skyward by Gross
Track - Stroma
https://gnossmusic.bandcamp.com

From the River by Cala
Track - Cha Labhair 
https://www.calainverness.com

Speak of the Devil by Dallahan
Track - Marina
https://dallahan.bandcamp.com/track/marina

Portraits by Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan
Track - Come on, let us sway together
https://davemilligan.bandcamp.com/album/portraits

Élan by Rachel Hair & Ron Jappy
Track - Inverness Bridge (Mrs John MacColl / Inverness Bridge / The Ferryman)
https://rachelhair.bandcamp.com/album/lan

As the Moonlight Melts by Josie Duncan
Track - Anyone but you
https://josieduncan.bandcamp.com

Where From Here by Assynt
Track - Nighean Donn
https://assynt.bandcamp.com

Valtos - Lost in Translation (ft. Lana Pheutan & Man of the Minch)
https://valtos.bandcamp.com

Refractions by Neil Pearlman
Track - O, Is Àlainn an t-Àite _ Biodh an Deoch Seo 'n Làimh Mo Rùin
https://neilpearlman.bandcamp.com/album/refractions

Light Is In The Horizon by Eddi Reader
Track - Thought it was you
https://eddireader.co.uk

Donnie the Highlander by Càrnan
https://carnan.bandcamp.com/album/donnie-the-highlander

Apr 18, 2023

Hi there, Thanks for listening in to the Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. Back for our 252 episode! Everything this month is brand new from our amazing Scottish music scene! We really appreciate your support from all over the world listening in. If you ever any questions please get in touch. If you like to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

The Stinger by Ìmar
https://imarband.bandcamp.com

An Ocean Full of Islands by Tide Lines
Track - Rivers in the Light
https://www.tidelinesband.com

DIAD by Tim Edey and Ross Ainslie
Track - LUNNY
https://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/album/diad-2

The Clearances Again by Skipinnish
https://www.skipinnish.com

Live from the Storeroom by Kris Drever
Track - Hunker Down
https://krisdrever.bandcamp.com

Seed by Fiona Rutherford
Track - Orbit Audio
https://fionarutherford1.bandcamp.com

O Thig mi gad Iarraidh by Muriel Urquhart
Track - O Thig mi gad Iarraidh (Oh I'll Come and Get You)
https://www.murielurquhart.com

From the River by Cala
Track - Dusty
https://www.calainverness.com

To The Well For Water by Bernadette Morris
Track - Fanore
https://www.bernadettemorris.com/

Thirteen Years by Blue Rose Code
Track - Nashville Blue (Live at Perth Theatre)
https://bluerosecode.bandcamp.com/album/thirteen-years

The Jesster by Peatbog Faeries
https://peatbogfaeries.com

Mar 1, 2023

We are back with our latest podcast featuring lots of great Scottish music from the trad scene here. It's been a great time recently with the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow back to full strength after lockdown. I saw so much great music! Thanks again for your support - it is really appreciated!

Caoir by Joy Dunlop
Track - Jigs
https://www.joydunlop.com

The Madeleine Stewart Trio
Track - Reels
https://madeleinefiddle.bandcamp.com/album/the-madeleine-stewart-trio

Riverwood’s by Salt House
Track - Her Silver Spate
https://salthouse.bandcamp.com/album/riverwoods

Where From Here by Assynt
Track - Assynt House
https://assynt.bandcamp.com

Soaring by Juliette Lemoine
Track - Arising
https://juliettelemoine.bandcamp.com

Live Again by Silly Wizard
Track - The Rambling Rover
http://www.sillywizard.co.uk

Liberate by Valtos and Project Smok
https://valtos.bandcamp.com

Winter by Ally Forsyth
Track - Digging Up Bones (feat. Hannah Rarity) 
https://allyforsyth.bandcamp.com

One Day by Jenna Reid and Harris Playfair
Track - Oak Cottage
https://jennareid.bandcamp.com/album/one-day-2

Air An Turns by An Dannsa Dub
Track - Seòladh ft. Lana Pheutan
https://andannsadub.bandcamp.com

Jan 18, 2023

Hi there, How are you all? I hope you had a peaceful Christmas and New Year wherever you are. We are back with yet more great Scottish trad music! If you have any questions please get in touch and if you would like to support the podcast please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad.

The Best of John McCusker by John McCusker
Track - The Big Man
https://www.johnmccusker.co.uk

Black Cuillin by Duncan Chisholm
Track - Constellation
https://www.duncanchisholm.com

Hushman by Hushman
Track - It’s all in the distance
https://hushman.bandcamp.com

The Dawning by Graham Mackenzie
Track - The Contradiction Reels
https://grahammackenzie.bandcamp.com/album/the-dawning

Dialogues by Su-a Lee
Track - Mo Rùn Geal Òg (Feat. Julie Fowlis)
https://sualee.bandcamp.com/album/dialogues

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

Hert by Catriona Price
Track - Hert
https://catrionaprice.bandcamp.com/album/hert

Tomorrow's World by Tom Orr
Track - Boy in the Boat / Devil's Delight / The Keep Left Sign
http://www.tomorrmusic.co.uk

Decemberwell Decade by Mike Vass
Track - Siud mar chuir mi 'n Geamhradh tharam (feat. Mairi MacLennan)
https://mikevass.bandcamp.com/album/decemberwell-decade

Dream on Dreamer by Simon Thoumire
Track - Simply Does it
https://simonthoumire.bandcamp.com/album/dream-on-dreamer

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

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

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