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Mellow and relaxing, at times reminiscent of Eric Bogle" Living Tradition Magazine
"Reminiscent of early Ralph McTell, Dougie Maclean or even The Incredibles"
Folk RootsNeil began to write and perform from the mid 90’s creating the Judy Circus; a songwriting collective which worked with DF Concerts to give emerging
talent a platform to perform at higher profile venues.
For the next 10 years he performed at folk clubs, arts centres and festivals where his performances were described as eclectic, relaxed and intimate.
Neil's writing is mainly inspired by his native Scotland. It's roots,
tradition and natural environment provide inspiration for creating music in his own relaxed, gentle style. He enjoys setting music to traditional poems
sung in Old Scots and in particular the poetry of Gerry Cambridge.
During a live performance Neil plays bouzouki, mandolin, tenor
banjo, acoustic guitar and low whistle and he gigs both as a
solo performer and with his three piece band which features fiddle and guitar.
Snawdraps' written in old Scots by Gerry Cambridge and set to music
by Neil became a joint winner of the 2016 Nòs Ùr competition.
sponsored by Hands up for Trad.
More about it here.
The recording features fingerpicked alternative tunings and haunting low whistle and as with his previous album 'Common Ground' Neil has been inspired to record in the creative seclusion
of Watercolour Music in the Scottish Highlands.
"Reminiscent of early Ralph McTell, Dougie Maclean or even The Incredibles"
Folk RootsNeil began to write and perform from the mid 90’s creating the Judy Circus; a songwriting collective which worked with DF Concerts to give emerging
talent a platform to perform at higher profile venues.
For the next 10 years he performed at folk clubs, arts centres and festivals where his performances were described as eclectic, relaxed and intimate.
Neil's writing is mainly inspired by his native Scotland. It's roots,
tradition and natural environment provide inspiration for creating music in his own relaxed, gentle style. He enjoys setting music to traditional poems
sung in Old Scots and in particular the poetry of Gerry Cambridge.
During a live performance Neil plays bouzouki, mandolin, tenor
banjo, acoustic guitar and low whistle and he gigs both as a
solo performer and with his three piece band which features fiddle and guitar.
Snawdraps' written in old Scots by Gerry Cambridge and set to music
by Neil became a joint winner of the 2016 Nòs Ùr competition.
sponsored by Hands up for Trad.
More about it here.
The recording features fingerpicked alternative tunings and haunting low whistle and as with his previous album 'Common Ground' Neil has been inspired to record in the creative seclusion
of Watercolour Music in the Scottish Highlands.