Duos

A fresh and imaginative approach to traditional music from this talented duo

With the byline "Live by the fireside" this album gives a rare taste of these two fine musicians in relaxed mode.

Aly Bain's highly expressive melody playing, impeccable phrasing, acute rhythmic sense and his signature nuances of bowing and accenting all combine in peerless fashion, and Möller is an ideal partner in their jointly-arranged explorations of the selected tunes.

The first CD from duo Andy M. Stewart, Manus Lunny. Guest musicians are Aly Bain (fiddle); Sean Og Potts (Uilleann pipes); Phil Cunningham (accordion); Kathy Stewart (background vocals)

Between them, Aidan and Claire have taken events such as Glenfiddich Fiddle Championships and All-Ireland finals in their stride, and on this recording it's easy to understand why

"Cilla & Artie" is a great CD and was, in fact, "The Melody Maker Folk Album of the Year

Traditional Scottish and Cape Breton tunes are skilfully blended with some of The Cast's original songs to make a fine album of subtle beauty.

It's lovely, and Andy M. Stewart's storytelling ability is amazing. Donegal Rain was Mojo's Folk Album of the Month, Jan. 1998.

Sometimes rollicking, sometimes soothing, sometimes quirky, the music is an accomplished blend of accordion, pipes and whistles

All the tracks on this CD were recorded in Radio Clyde’s Glasgow studio late in 1974 with the exception of First Leaves of Autumn.