Mick West Trio
Mick West
Frank McLaughlin
Stewart Hardy
“Mick West is a powerhouse of traditional song, with a catalogue of highly acclaimed recordings to his name. His latest five star offering, A Scots Chorus, released in 2013 and produced by Stewart Hardy, has been cited as “an absolute triumph” (R2), whilst his 2010 recording, Snark O’ Snaw, received the same top rating from Scotland on Sunday.
Mick has one of Scotland’s most distinctive voices, and, in his trio, his rich, warm and expressive singing is complimented on guitar and fiddle by the highly creative playing of Frank McLaughlin and Stewart Hardy. The trio has a long standing musical kinship which shines through their arrangements, and makes for a joyous and inspiring performance.”
“One of Scotland’s most lyrical folksong exponents” Scotland on Sunday.
“West is a wonderful singer with a big, rich, warm expressive voice – in approach and stature somewhat of a Scottish Christy Moore” The List.
A Scots Chorus brings together the esteemed Mick West as singer and interpreter of traditional Scottish songs and a capella group Muldoon’s Picnic. Together, they aim to inspire fellow singers with their hearty and beautifully arranged chorus songs. Released in 2012 on Claytara Records produced by Stewart Hardy.
Stewart Hardy (fiddle)
Frank McLaughlin (guitar)
Angus Lyon (accordion, piano)
Penny Callow (cello)
Recordings
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Upcoming Events
May27Mon7:30 pm Stewart & Frank / Margate @ Rosslyn CourtStewart & Frank / Margate @ Rosslyn CourtMay 27 @ 7:30 pm
Private performance: advanced bookings only – please contact Morag. Please try not to park directly around the house unless disabled as parking is limited – you can come by bus (8 or 33 or Loop) or... Facebook Feed
We had a great time at The Century Theatre in Coalville on Sunday with the final stop on the current tour of Jimmy's Fiddle.
Many thanks to all those who came out and supported us at the gigs, and to the great venues & their staff who looked after us - Gosforth Civic Theatre, Square Chapel Arts Centre, Cecil Sharp House and The Century Theatre.Jimmy's Fiddle heads to Square Chapel Arts Centre in Halifax this evening. 8pm start, tickets £12 / £10.
www.squarechapel.co.uk/whats-on/jimmy-fiddle-concerts-tom-mcconville/
"JIMMY’S FIDDLE IS ON TOUR featuring ace violinists Tom McConville and Stewart Hardy Music, singers Jim Mageean and Alan Fitzsimmons (The Keelers) and champion clog and rapper dancer Natalie Reid.
With an enviable line up of world-class, award-winning entertainers, singers, dancers and players you are taken on a warm, humorous and heartfelt journey through Georgian Tyneside and the short, but eventful life of JAMES HILL, known as the ‘Paganini of Gateshead’. The whole show is illustrated throughout with virtuoso playing of his compositions, (The Beeswing, High Level Hornpipe, The Hawk and Lads Like Beer), beautifully rendered traditional songs and dances of the period.
Expect to be amazed, amused and entertained by some the very best performers the North East has to offer."