Tom Spiers (vocal, fiddle and viola), Arthur Watson (vocal ad whistle) and the late Peter Hall (vocal, concertina,melodeon and keyboard) are 'The Gaugers' a trio of powerful singers accompanying themselves on a diverse selection of instruments. They have gained great affection and respect as an outstanding source of material for future generations of traditional Scots singers. ‘Awa Wi The Rovin Sailor’ uses sea shanties, ballads and songs of the fishermen and whalers of Scotland to illustrate the life of those who earn their living from the sea. The album was originally released by Aberdeen Central Library in 1994 but has now been licensed and re-issued by Sleepytown.
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