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)
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Fiddle Technique Standard Level 6th – 8th September 2019 Ushaw College, Durham Join Stewart for a weekend of intensive fiddle tuition in the beautiful surroundings of Ushaw College in Durham. The workshop will typically take between 8...Sep15Sun7:30 pm George Welch & Stewart Hardy / S... @ South Shields Folk ClubGeorge Welch & Stewart Hardy / S... @ South Shields Folk ClubSep 15 @ 7:30 pm
George is a North East institution known for hilarious stories, driving tunes on guitar and moving songs in a fine baritone voice. The quintessential folk club entertainer, George will once again be performing at South Shields...Sep27Friall-day Advanced Fiddle Technique @ Rydal HallAdvanced Fiddle Technique @ Rydal HallSep 27 – Sep 29 all-dayAdvanced Fiddle Technique 27th – 29th September 2019 Rydal Hall, Ambleside LA22 9LX Join Stewart in the beautiful surroundings of Rydal Hall in the Lake District, for a weekend of intensive fiddle tuition. This course is...Oct25Friall-day Arrangement Techniques (Mixed In... @ Ushaw College, DurhamArrangement Techniques (Mixed In... @ Ushaw College, DurhamOct 25 – Oct 27 all-dayArrangement Techniques (Mixed Instruments) 25th – 27th October 2019 Ushaw College, Durham Join Stewart in the beautiful surroundings of Ushaw College in Durham for a weekend workshop exploring arrangement techniques for mixed instrument ensemble. Courses are... Facebook Feed
It's Whitby Folk Week - there's a workshop today and a concert spot with Tom McConville. Then tomorrow afternoon is anothr performance of Jimmy's Fiddle. Hope there will be friendly faces! 🙂
www.whitbyfolk.co.uk/Whitby Folk Week – Whitby Folk Week
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✨New Tune Book! ✨
A melodic record of 30 Years as a professional folk musician! There are over 120 original compositions (14 with harmony lines) inspired by wonderful family and friends, teaching and touring 🎶 Get your copy now. £15 plus postage, or collect from an event.30 Years Collection – Stewart Hardy
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We had a fantastic weekend on the JSArts course Ushaw College this weekend. Thanks to all at the College who looked after us so well, and huge thanks to the wonderful people who came on the course and took part tirelessly for the whole weekend. What a great bunch of people!