Formed in 1998, the group comprises four sisters: Fiona (fiddle, guitar, whistles & backing vocals); Kirsty (accordion/lead vocals); Amy (drums/percussion & backing vocals); and Mairi (keyboards/backing vocals). From an early age, music was at the heart of all the Johnson sisters did. At five years old, Fiona started playing the fiddle; Kirsty picked up an accordion at four; Amy was five when she started to play accordion, then aged thirteen decided to play the drums; and Mairi was playing keyboards at the age of six.

In the years since the sisters formed their own band, GiveWay have won awards at the acclaimed Scottish music festival ‘Celtic Connections’ and the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards. They have performed on numerous radio/television shows and at a series of high profile venues including the main stage at ‘Cambridge Folk Festival’ and Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall. They have also supported top musical acts including Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham, Karen Matheson and ‘Wolfestone’. ‘GiveWay’ have already toured extensively in the UK, Europe and the USA, which continues to play a major part in their touring calendar.

Albums:

Full Steam Ahead Give Way are a marketing dream with some serious musical talent playing traditional and contemporary folk music with a flair, expressiveness and discipline that belies their years. read more >>> £12.50

Inspired - Give Way The second release from the young four-piece. They play a mixture of Scottish traditional music, from haunting airs to lively jigs and energetic reels, with the occasional song read more >>> £12.50

Lost In This Song Third album from the girls, again produced by Phil Cunningham read more >>> £12.50