Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast

Hello! Here is our March edition of the Foot Stompin Scottish Music Podcast featuring lots of great music from our wonderful scene. Any questions please get in touch! If you would like to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad The Drunken Man from Kalabakan by Ross Miller Band https://rossmiller.bandcamp.com Her by Design by Jenn Butterworth Track - All Our Days https://jennbutterworth.bandcamp.com/album/her-by-design Song of Oak and Ivy by Corrina Hewat Track - Greenwood Jig / Fèis Rois Jig https://corrinahewat.bandcamp.com/album/song-of-oak-and-ivy At Arms Length by by Kenneth MacFarlane https://kennethmacfarlane.bandcamp.com/track/at-arms-length Folkmosis by Beth Malcolm Track - Meet me by the Goretree https://bethmalcolm.bandcamp.com/album/folkmosis-2 The Gannet’s Dive by Fergal Scahill & Ryan Molloy Track - The Sliabh Mór Reel / Colla Aig Ceathrad https://ryanmolloyfergalscahill.bandcamp.com/album/the-gannets-dive Fable by Ainsley Hamill Track - Beamer Puirt https://ainsley

Hi, welcome to the Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. I know we've been away but I'm back! Here's a whole bunch of brand new traditional music from Scotland and the odd classic! Thankyou to all our Patreon supporters. Thanks for sticking in there. If you would like to support the podcast please visit http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad The Homeroad by Ross Couper Band Track - The Homeroad https://rosscouper.bandcamp.com An Toll Dubh feat Sian by Niteworks https://niteworksband.bandcamp.com/track/an-toll-dubh-feat-sian ReLoved by Capercaillie Track - Tobar Mhoire https://verticalrecords.co.uk/product/reloved/ In The Stream by Project Smok https://projectsmok.bandcamp.com A Jock Tamson’s Bairns by Jock Tamson’s Bairns Track - Brave Lewie Roy / Wantonness Second Sight by Fraser Fifield, Graham Stephen and Elie Afif Track - The Search https://fraserfifield.bandcamp.com/album/second-sight Love Story by Iona Fyfe https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/music Close To by Dlù Track - Mogaisean https://www.dluband.com

Hi there! Ciamar a tha thu? What's happening? Sorry for the long break between these podcasts. Sometimes life just gets in the way... Anyway we are back now with the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Album of the Year Podcast 2023! Starting of with the winner Duncan Chisholm! If you would like to support this podcast please check out our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad. Black Cuillin by Duncan Chisholm Track - On the winds of chaos born https://www.duncanchisholm.com Tempus by Skerryvore  Track - Everything You Need https://skerryvore.com Dialogues by Su-a Lee  Track - Stroma featuring James Ross https://sualee.bandcamp.com/album/dialogues Awakening by Ìmar Track - Bangers https://www.imarband.com Fàs by Breabach Track - Eadar an Da Bhraigh https://breabach.bandcamp.com/album/f-s Dusk Moon by Rura Track - Think of Today https://rura.bandcamp.com DIAD by Tim Edey & Ross Ainslie Track - LUNNY https://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/album/diad-2 I See A World by Peatbog Faeries Track - The Sister of Moses http

Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? We are back after the summer. My youngest is now back at the school - in his last year! Where does the time go! Anyway loads of great music for you to listen toooo! See you in September! Live Wire by Mec Lir Track - Flashback https://meclir.bandcamp.com/album/livewire Dream Angus by Claire Hastings Track - Dream Angus https://clairehastings.bandcamp.com Arche by Routes Quartet Track - Astar https://routesstrings.bandcamp.com/album/arche-2 Popular Manx Tunes D♭ Edition by Tomas Callister & David Kilgallon Track - Polkas https://davidkilgallon.bandcamp.com/album/popular-manx-tunes-d-edition Dancing Feet by Blair Douglas Track - Back to the Island https://gaelicmusic.com/products/dancing-feet-1 Fath mo mhulaid a bhith ann (Being here has caused my sorrow) by Maggie MacInnes https://www.maggiemacinnes.co.uk Road to Caolburns by Ian Stephenson https://ianstephenson.me/index.php/performer/ I See A World by Peatbog Faeries Track - Clunie Road / The Winning Bid https://peatbogfaeries

Hi everyone, It’s great to be back with some more recent releases and one from 1984! All great music from Scotland I’m sure you will agree. Thanks again for listening to this podcast. We were looking at the stats the other day and you are truely listening worldwide! If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by going to http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Live from the Storeroom by Kris Drever Track – Harvest Gypsies https://krisdrever.bandcamp.com For The Night by Elephant Sessions Track – After Hours https://elephantsessions.bandcamp.com An t-Each Uisge (The Water Horse) by Hamish Napier Track – The Power of the River https://hamishnapier.bandcamp.com SULA by Dàimh Track – Tha Ghaoth an Iar a’ Gobachadh https://daimh.bandcamp.com/album/sula Land of Eden by Lucie Hendry Track – Fractured https://luciehendry.bandcamp.com/album/land-of-eden Unplugged No. 1 by GLIN Track – Castlerock https://glin.bandcamp.com/album/unplugged-vol-1 Speak of the Devil by Dallahan Track – The Picture On The Wall htt

Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? What's happening? Thanks again for continuing to listen to our podcast packed full of great Scottish trad music! I've loved making this yet again. I feel so lucky to be in the middle of a music scene that is so exciting and prolific. Please tell your friends about this podcast! Cheers! Stretching Skyward by Gross Track - Stroma https://gnossmusic.bandcamp.com From the River by Cala Track - Cha Labhair  https://www.calainverness.com Speak of the Devil by Dallahan Track - Marina https://dallahan.bandcamp.com/track/marina Portraits by Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan Track - Come on, let us sway together https://davemilligan.bandcamp.com/album/portraits Élan by Rachel Hair & Ron Jappy Track - Inverness Bridge (Mrs John MacColl / Inverness Bridge / The Ferryman) https://rachelhair.bandcamp.com/album/lan As the Moonlight Melts by Josie Duncan Track - Anyone but you https://josieduncan.bandcamp.com Where From Here by Assynt Track - Nighean Donn https://assynt.bandcamp.com Valtos - L

Hi there, Thanks for listening in to the Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. Back for our 252 episode! Everything this month is brand new from our amazing Scottish music scene! We really appreciate your support from all over the world listening in. If you ever any questions please get in touch. If you like to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad The Stinger by Ìmar https://imarband.bandcamp.com An Ocean Full of Islands by Tide Lines Track - Rivers in the Light https://www.tidelinesband.com DIAD by Tim Edey and Ross Ainslie Track - LUNNY https://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/album/diad-2 The Clearances Again by Skipinnish https://www.skipinnish.com Live from the Storeroom by Kris Drever Track - Hunker Down https://krisdrever.bandcamp.com Seed by Fiona Rutherford Track - Orbit Audio https://fionarutherford1.bandcamp.com O Thig mi gad Iarraidh by Muriel Urquhart Track - O Thig mi gad Iarraidh (Oh I'll Come and Get You) https://www.murielurquhart.com From the River by Cala Track - Du

We are back with our latest podcast featuring lots of great Scottish music from the trad scene here. It's been a great time recently with the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow back to full strength after lockdown. I saw so much great music! Thanks again for your support - it is really appreciated! Caoir by Joy Dunlop Track - Jigs https://www.joydunlop.com The Madeleine Stewart Trio Track - Reels https://madeleinefiddle.bandcamp.com/album/the-madeleine-stewart-trio Riverwood’s by Salt House Track - Her Silver Spate https://salthouse.bandcamp.com/album/riverwoods Where From Here by Assynt Track - Assynt House https://assynt.bandcamp.com Soaring by Juliette Lemoine Track - Arising https://juliettelemoine.bandcamp.com Live Again by Silly Wizard Track - The Rambling Rover http://www.sillywizard.co.uk Liberate by Valtos and Project Smok https://valtos.bandcamp.com Winter by Ally Forsyth Track - Digging Up Bones (feat. Hannah Rarity)  https://allyforsyth.bandcamp.com One Day by Jenna Reid and Harris Playfair T

Hi there, How are you all? I hope you had a peaceful Christmas and New Year wherever you are. We are back with yet more great Scottish trad music! If you have any questions please get in touch and if you would like to support the podcast please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad. The Best of John McCusker by John McCusker Track - The Big Man https://www.johnmccusker.co.uk Black Cuillin by Duncan Chisholm Track - Constellation https://www.duncanchisholm.com Hushman by Hushman Track - It’s all in the distance https://hushman.bandcamp.com The Dawning by Graham Mackenzie Track - The Contradiction Reels https://grahammackenzie.bandcamp.com/album/the-dawning Dialogues by Su-a Lee Track - Mo Rùn Geal Òg (Feat. Julie Fowlis) https://sualee.bandcamp.com/album/dialogues Ùrar by Mànran Track - Black Tower https://manran.bandcamp.com/album/rar Hert by Catriona Price Track - Hert https://catrionaprice.bandcamp.com/album/hert Tomorrow's World by Tom Orr Track - Boy in the Boat / Devil's Delight / The K

Hi there, We are back with our annual Trad Album of the Year podcast. The top ten albums as chosen for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. If you would like to vote for your favourite album, act or organisation or just see a sample of what is going on in Scotland visit www.scotstradmusicawards.com. Thanks again for your continued support and listening - we really appreciate it! If you get a minute could you leave a review wherever you listen to the podcast. It helps us get more listeners. A Drop for Neptune by TRIP Track - Towards The Storm https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/album-test/entry/1408/ Energy Islands by Fara Track - Merry Dancers https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/album-test/entry/1440/ We Have Won The Land by Rory Matheson & Graham Rorie Track - The First Bid https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1439/ Bloom by Siobhan Miller Track - Queen of Argyll https://projects.handsupfortrad.s

Hi there, It's October and we are back with yet more great Scottish trad music! A few of these releases have come from our Trad Album of the Year Spotify playlist. If you would like to listen to that you can do so here. The Mg ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards voting will start on the 31st October so if you would like to vote please visit www.scotstradmusicawards.com. Finally it would be great if you could give us a review on whatever platform you listen to us on. Seemingly it makes a difference :-))) Fìbhig by James Duncan Mackenzie Track - Ian’s Last Munro https://jamesduncanmackenzie.bandcamp.com/album/f-bhig How Beautiful It’s Been by Corner House Track - Momma https://cornerhouse1.bandcamp.com Fire | Water | Earth by Hamish Napier Track - Diesel (Dolphin Boy Flying Scotsman remix) https://hamishnapier.bandcamp.com The Day Dawn by Boys of the Lough Track - That Night in Bethlehem  https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/hall-of-fame/the-boys-of-the-lough/ Heepirumbo by Eilidh Shaw Track - Scottie Dance Band Heav

Where does a month go? Well it's great to be back with the Foot Stompin' Scottish music podcast featuring as ever loads of new releases from the Scottish music scene. I hope you are all ok wherever you are in these challenging times. If you have any questions about Scottish music and culture feel free to get in touch. It's always nice to speak to you! Remember you can find out all about these releases at www.scotpodcast.com. You can also watch our latest Hands Up for Trad TV there cuideachd!  Fàs by Breabach Track - The Old Collection https://breabach.bandcamp.com Summer by Ally Forsyth Track - All is Well (feat Josie Duncan) https://allyforsyth.bandcamp.com Energy Islands by Fara Track - Solar https://faramusic.bandcamp.com Can You See Me, Sister? by Paul McKenna Band https://thepaulmckennaband.bandcamp.com For The Night by Elephant Sessions Track - Rebirth https://elephantsessions.bandcamp.com Bà-bà, mo leanabh by Ewen Henderson https://ewen-henderson.bandcamp.com Bloom by Siobhan Miller Track - Open All Ni

We are back this week with another great set of music from Scotland's great traditional music scene. Thanks so much for listening. We really appreciate it! I’m a Rover by Siobhan Miller https://siobhanmiller.bandcamp.com New Moon by Hò-rò Track - Spot On https://www.musichoro.com As the Moonlight Melts by Josie Duncan Track - Be Around https://josieduncan.bandcamp.com Pie in the Sky by David McGuinness and Simon Thoumire Track - Ajastaika  https://concertocaledonia.bandcamp.com/album/pie-in-the-sky The Source of Light by Eric Bogle Track - The Old Dog’s Song https://www.greentrax.com/music/product/eric-bogle-the-source-of-light Odyssey by Fourth Moon Track - Sextant https://fourthmoonmusic.bandcamp.com Las by Brighde Chaimbeul,  Ross Ainslie and Steven Byrnes Track - The Green Light Set http://www.rossainslie.com Handsel by Malinky featuring Cameron Nixon Track - The Baron o Brackley https://www.malinky.com This Too by Kinnaris Quintet Track - Period Drama https://kinnarisquintet.bandcamp.com/album/this-too

Hi folks, Ciamar a tha sibh? I'm back with yet more great Scottish trad music! Loads of great new releases for you to listen and swing your hips to! If you have any questions about Scottish music send me an email! Tiernan Courell Reels - The Steeplechase / The Eel In The Sink / Hasbullas Big Day Out! https://tiernancourellmusic.bandcamp.com/track/reels-the-steeplechase-the-eel-in-the-sink-hasbullas-big-day-out To Have You Near by Hannah Rarity Track - Home https://hannahrarity.bandcamp.com Relentless by Kyle Warren Track - Eat Sleep Pipe Retreat https://www.greentrax.com/music/product/kyle-warren-relentless Aisling by Eabhal Track - Mhòrag https://www.eabhal.com Gneiss by Iain Fraser Track - Thing A-Steach (Come in) https://feisrois.bandcamp.com/album/gneiss Hard Times by Adam Holmes https://adamholmes1.bandcamp.com Beatha by Tina Jordan Rees Track - The Squirrel Returns / KPC https://tinajordanrees.bandcamp.com A’ Ghrian by Niteworks Thèid mi lem Dheòin feat. Alasdair Whyte https://niteworksband.bandcamp.co

Hello! Ciamar a tha sibh? Welcome to our latest podcast featuring a host of brand new releases from the Scottish music scene. Despite everything that is going on in the world the music keeps coming from Scotland. If you enjoy this podcast please consider supporting our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad. The Canny Band Track - Granny’s 93rd https://thecannyband.bandcamp.com/album/the-canny-band And So We Gather by Kim Carnie Track - She Moves Me https://kimcarnie.bandcamp.com We Have Won The Land by Rory Matheson & Graham Rorie Track - The Whitbread Case https://rmgr.bandcamp.com/releases Marina by Dallahan https://dallahan.bandcamp.com/releases Strathspey Queens by Alice Allen and Patsy Reid Track - The Flower o’ the Quern https://patsyreid.bandcamp.com/album/strathspey-queens Valtos Track - Beinn (feat. Eilidh Cormack and Lana Pheutan) https://valtos.bandcamp.com/releases Our Voices Echo by Rura Track - Dh'èirich Mi Moch Madainn Cheòthar (feat. Julie Fowlis) https://rura.bandcamp.com Brute Force and

Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? Whit is happenin the day! I'm still learning Gaelic you will be pleased to hear although it is definitely not easy. A great challenge though and I can't wait to get better. Surely I must!! Anyway I'm back with more great new releases from the Scottish trad music scene! I hope you enjoy. If you would like to support the please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad This Too by Kinnaris Quintet Track - Wonderful https://kinnarisquintet.bandcamp.com/album/this-too The Long Night to New Orleans by Face the West https://facethewest.bandcamp.com A Drop For Neptune by TRIP Track - Turning Tides https://trip-music.bandcamp.com/album/a-drop-for-neptune Road to tyranny by Bruce MacGregor Track - Josh’s 2 secs https://brucemacgregor.bandcamp.com Spring EP by Ally Forsyth Track - On The Turn https://allyforsyth.bandcamp.com/album/spring-ep Leaving Lurgangreen by Sarah Markey Track - Leaving Lurgangreen https://sarahmarkey.bandcamp.com/album/leaving-lurgangreen Ceòl Dannsa (feat Donnie Munro) by

Hi there, today we have a special podcast to celebrate International Women's Day featuring some of Scotland's great women musicians. If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handspfortrad. Heal & Harrow Track - Da Dim https://healandharrow.bandcamp.com/releases Island Girls by Margaret Robertson and Karen Tweed Track - Trio of Marches http://www.karentweed.com/product/island-girls-beach-daze-digital-download/ Light Is In The Horizon by Eddi Reader Track - Light Is In The Horizon Yet https://eddireader.co.uk A’ Grian by Niteworks featuring Kathleen MacInnes Track - A’ Ghrian https://niteworksband.bandcamp.com The Castalia by Isla Ratcliff Track - Only in Cape Breton https://islaratcliff.bandcamp.com/album/the-castalia Ùrar by Mànran Track - Black Tower https://manran.bandcamp.com A Happy Place by Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones Track - Càit a bheil i ann am Muile https://rachelwalkerandaaronjones.bandcamp.com/releases Pilgrim Souls by Megan Henderson  Track - Ascending https://me

Hi there, This is the first podcast of 2022. Sorry I'm late! Got some great music though. I hope you enjoy it. If you enjoy this podcast please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad A Drop For Neptune by TRIP Track - September Sea https://trip-music.bandcamp.com/album/a-drop-for-neptune The Northern Bridge by Christy O’Leary Track - Jimmy Mo Mhíle Stór https://www.irishtune.info/album/COLry/ Pilgrim Souls by Megan Henderson  Track - The Dawn Chorus (radio edit) https://meganhendersonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/pilgrim-souls DAWN by Talisk Track - Beast https://talisk.bandcamp.com Port na h-Eala by Julie Fowlis https://dawndays.bandcamp.com/track/port-na-h-eala-julie-fowlis Working for Zeus by Salt House Track - Under the Same Moon https://salthouse.bandcamp.com Are We There yet? By Eriska Track - La Casa Roja https://eriska.bandcamp.com Maxwell's Light by Jennifer Austin https://jenniferaustin.bandcamp.com/releases Han The Highlander by Hamish Napier and Friends. Charity singl

Hi there, I am back with the last podcast of the year. Rather than looking backwards let's look forward with lots of new releases! I hope you have a lovely Christmas and a positive 2022. I'll be back in January with more great music from the Scottish music scene! Knucklehead Circus by Old Blind Dogs Track - Knucklehead Circus https://oldblinddogs.bandcamp.com Poor Ditching Boy by Iona Fyfe  https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/folkwaves/poor-ditching-boy-by-iona-fyfe/ A’ Ghrian by Niteworks Track - Gura mise tha fo Èislein feat. Ellen MacDonald https://niteworksband.bandcamp.com Equaliser by Hen Hoose Compilation Track - A Change In The Light (Pippa Murphy and Sarah Hayes) https://tantrumrecords1.bandcamp.com/album/equaliser Kan Track - Rangoo A Tale of Tolbooth by Duncan Lyall Track - The Tolbooth Broad Street https://duncanlyall.bandcamp.com/album/a-tale-of-tolbooth Still As You’re Sleeping by Karine Polwart and Dave Milligan Track - The Old Men of the Shells https://karinepolwart.bandcamp.com An Dannsa Du

Hi everyone! Today is the launch of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2021 and as part of that we have the Trad Album of the Year Award. A shortlist of 10 albums from the scene that the public vote on. I thought I would make a podcast with all 10! Check out all the nominations here.    Livewire by Mec Lir (Big Mann Records) Track - Repeal the Union https://meclir.bandcamp.com/album/livewire   The Light of The Moon by Gnoss (Blackfly Records) Track - Sun That Hugs The Ocean https://gnossmusic.bandcamp.com/   Gaol by Rachel Walker (Ròs Dearg) Track - An t-Iarla Diùrach https://rachelwalker.bandcamp.com/album/gaol   And Den Dey Made Tae by Ross & Ryan Couper (Couper Records) Track - Shetland Reels https://rosscouper.bandcamp.com/   Where The World Is Thin by Kris Drever (Reveal Records) Track - Hunker Down-That Old Blitz Spirit https://krisdrever.bandcamp.com/album/where-the-world-is-thin-2   Milestone by Duncan Lyall (Red Deer Records) Track - Titan https://duncanlyall.bandcamp.com/album/milestone   Sti