Musicians

Fear an Taigh

Dougie Beck was taught piping by the late Pipe Major Norman Gillies while at school in Ullapool, and has since extended his musical armoury to include whistles and smallpipes. A fluent Gaelic-speaker, Dougie now works full-time as Fèisean nan Gàidheal's drama officer, co-ordinating Gaelic-medium and Gaelic-orientated drama in schools across Scotland, and overseeing the Gaelic theatre-in-education company Meanbh-chuileag, which he co-founded in 2000.

He is also a member of Leum-luath, the world's only Gaelic-speaking bagpipe quartet, which draw much of its material from the Gaelic song tradition.

Music has taken Dougie all over Scotland, from a showcase concert at Celtic Connections to the Orkney Folk Festival, and from west coast ceilidhs to gigs in the Pleasance in Edinburgh. Outside Scotland, Dougie has performed in several European countries, and in 1997 was asked to play in Ireland at events commemorating 1400 years since the death of St Columba.

On top of his musical abilities, Dougie is adept at anything that involves the spoken word, and has even been known to give a song once in a while!

James Graham
www.musicscotland.com/acatalog/James_Graham2.html

Mod Gold medal winner James Graham from Lochinver in Sutherland has researched songs from his native Assynt as part of his Honours Degree in traditional music from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and has released two solo albums Suibhal and Greisean Greine. As part of the Tillidh Mi Dhachaidh project James has been visiting local schools to encourage young people to sing and play songs and music from their own culture.
James, who was BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year in 2004, will give solo performances as well as singing with other present and former UHS students.

Mairearad Green
www.mairearadgreen.com

From Achnahaird in Coigach, Mairearad has already performed, recorded and toured internationally with many of Scotland’s leading musicians and bands, including Eddi Reader, Karine Polwart, The Poozies, The Anna Massie Band and Box Club. Together with Michael Bryan she composed music for Ullapool’s community film Sea of Glass in 2007.
A top accordionist and piper, Mairearad is also making her mark as a composer, with five-star reviews for her 2009 Celtic Connections commission Passing Places, which she is bringing to the Highlands this summer. For the performance in Eden Court Theatre, Inverness on Saturday 22nd August please check out www.eden-court.co.uk. Mairearad and her band will also perform Passing Places in Achiltibuie Village Hall on Friday August 22nd – call 01854 622280 for more information.

Rachel Hair
www.rachelhair.com

Clarsach player Rachel is fast making a name for herself as one of the most exciting and dynamic performers of her generation. An Honours graduate of Strathclyde University’s Applied Music course, Ullapool-born Rachel tours frequently throughout the UK, Europe, the USA and Asia, playing at many prestigious festivals including 'Celtic Connections', 'Sidmouth Folk Week' and 'The Edinburgh International Harp Festival'. She recently released her second album The Lucky Smile, a follow-up to the highly-acclaimed Hubcaps and Potholes.

Michael Bryan
www.boxclub.co.uk

Now one of Scotlands most sought-after guitar accompanists, Michael currently plays regularly with Box Club, The Treacherous Orchestra, The Mhairi Hall Trio and accompanies artists including Nuala Kennedy, Patsy Reid and Rory Campbell. Michael’s style has been considerably influenced by his background of orchestral violin playing, choral singing, and many years spent playing in rock bands and songwriting. Together with Mairearad Green he composed music for Ullapool’s community film Sea of Glass in 2007, and he played a leading role in arranging Patsy Reid’s Celtic Connections 2008 commission Bridging the Gap.

Mairearad, Rachel and Michael all spent much of their time at Ullapool High School accompanying solgroups for school music events and projects, and our current students look forward with great excitement to working with them in the Tillidh Mi Dhachaidh concerts.

Andi Neate
www.andineate.co.uk

Andi Neate has been described as “angel-voiced” and “street tough” and compared with Suzanne Vega, Ani Difranco and the Cranberries. Singer/songwriter Andi has performed as far afield as Canada, Georgia, Sicily and the Falkland Islands as well as making regular appearances at Prague, Glastonbury, Wickerman and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals.

She was one of the winners of the prestigious Burnsong Gathering (2007), the national competition to find and promote the best new songwriting talent in Scotland.

James Brotherston

Stuart Hossack

Since leaving Ullapool High School in 1996 Stuart has worked continuously on songwriting and guitar playing teaching, playing and recording both as a solo artist and with several bands around his new home area of Aberdeen. One of Stuart’s songs Free Like the Sun was recently featured on the E4 series Skins. www.myspace.com/amysawers

Tommy Beavitt
www.ilike.com/artist/tommy+beavitt

Tommy Beavitt is a singer/songwriter and linguist from Scoraig, who attended Ullapool High School from 1980-84. He has recorded three albums of original songs and performed solo and in various bands.

Since recording Holding Water in 2003, he has become more focused on exploring songs from a linguistic perspective and currently performs songs from Russian, Gaelic, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Scots-English cultures -- both original language and in various translations.

In January 2009 he performed a sellout concert in the International Centre for the Performing Arts in Moscow (www.mmdm.ru) at which he performed Burns songs in Scots-English and Russian a self-penned song and an original English translation of a song by Russian bard Vladimir Vysotsky.

He continues to be fascinated by the role of the bard in different world cultures and is currently in the process of adding Gaelic song to his repertoire, including Mhàiri Laghach written by 19th century Scoraig singer-songwriter John Macdonald.

Peter MacGregor

Peter grew up in Stonechrubie, Assynt, attending Assynt Primary school and later Ullapool High School. In 1998 Peter joined the army, where he has had a highly successful career. He has served in Italy, Canada, the United States, Germany, and Australia and for the past year has taught at the piping school at Redford Barracks, Edinburgh.

Peter has enjoyed considerable success recently on the competition circuit, winning places in renowned competitions including the Northern Meeting, the Argyllshire Gathering and the Winter Storm competition in Kansas City, USA. His former Tutor Norman Gillies would have been very proud!

Peter performed recently in Ullapool at the school’s “Glamour Night” celebration of its tenth anniversary with The Highlanders (4 Scots). He has also had the honour of playing in front of Her Majesty The Queen at the state banquet held in Windsor Castle during the visit to Britain of French president Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla in 2008.

The Naked Strangers
www.myspace.com/thenakedstrangers

Four local musicians who have been involved with bands and music in Ullapool for many years. Three of the current members, Matt Stockl (Guitar and vocalist), Ryan Lewis (Bass and Guitar), and Andy Grant (Drums), formed UHS bands Samsara and later The Dysfunktionals, who appeared at a couple of Scottish festivals including Ullapool's very own Loopallu and Tarbert, Loch Fyne. These three are joined by guitarist Jon Miller of Ullapool's legendary R&B band Mojo Walk. Jon is also the head of UHS English department!

The Naked Strangers are now a formidable live force, and a favourite of Radio 2 DJ Janice Long, who was hugely impressed by their act at last years Loopallu Festival. The band have been supporting some big names around Scotland throughout the year and have themselves been signed up to play at Rockness, Tartan Heart Festival and Loopallu 2009. Their forthcoming E.P. Concrete Carnival has already gained support from Radio Scotland's Tom Morton.

"The Naked Strangers music will make you laugh, cry and make your feet melt"

"Future Classics and real feel good music"

Noxx
www.myspace.com/noxxmusic

Noxx are a rock band currently based in Glasgow, they have just finished recording their new album Crossroads and turning points which should be out later this year. Having played numerous shows round Glasgow are building up quite a hype on the underground scene. With influences such as Springsteen, Dylan, Waits and bands such as Brand New and Kings of Leon they bring an exciting sound to the Glasgow rock scene.

Anarkali

Anarkali are a new traditional folk band with influences from both Scotland and Ireland, playing both traditional music as well as their own compositions. Winners of a prestigious Danny Kyle award at 2009’s Celtic Connections, the band consists of Sarah Parker (fiddle/vocals) Johnny Canning (Fiddle/flute/whistle) Martin Hunter (Button Box/whistle) Peter Webster (guitar/flute/vocals) and Danny Boyle (Flute/whistle/vocals). Their roots are in Ulster and Lochinver and they hail from Glasgow's Irish Diaspora and the rough and ready of the Scottish highlands! Famous for its music and curries, the band were born out of the vibrant Glasgow music scene and named after the Indian social centre/restaurant in Glasgow's Govanhill area where they have shared many a great time with friends and family!

Jess Ryan

Jess Ryan left Ullapool High school earlier this year. She benefited immensely from the musical teaching of Val Bryan and Carole Miller, both of whom taught her to expand her musical abilities in a variety of ways. She is primarily a self taught and accomplished musician. Her repertoire includes, singing, song writing and playing several musical instruments including piano, guitar, and whistle. Jess is as happy performing solo work as she is performing in a Celtic traditional group or a rock band. She has been involved in many local concerts in Gairloch and Ullapool and performed alongside other musicians as well as promoting her solo work. Keen to be immersed in the musical and cultural vibes of the west coast she has performed at the Feis Rois, and Celtic praise. Also she took part in Ullapool high school‘s- Song for the Future, where the compositions and song writing came solely from the performers, and were accompanied by Brian McAlpine, Gordon Gunn and Marc Clement. Jess has the unique ability to compose a song and leave the listener spell bound and thoughtful. Her versatility allows her to easily switch from singing at a classical soiree to fronting an energetic gig with the Gairloch local rock band the ‘Howlers’. Jess is currently studying ART with a view to progressing her musical accomplishments and recording her own work. This year as a great honour she will join with others of Ullapool High School past and present, and open the Tillidh Mi Dhachaid concerts in Ullapool.

Copper Drift
www.myspace.com/copperdrift

Copper Drift are a 6-piece pop/rock band from Ullapool. They started out in summer 2008 as just a few friends playing covers and jamming for fun then gradually began writing their own material. Since the beginning of 2009 they have gained an extra band member and have been recording, with their debut E.P 'This Road Doesn't Have To End' available to download now, and an album to follow soon! They competed in the Battle4bella competition earlier this year and got through to the finals which was an amazing achievement for a relatively unknown band up against some very tough competition! Keep an eye on their myspace page for details of upcoming gigs and band news, www.myspace.com/copperdrift

Supporting Musicians

We are delighted to have support from these musicians who have contributed so much to previous projects:

Brian McAlpine - keyboards
www.sessionA9.com

Brian is probably Scotland’s most sought-after keyboard accompanist and is to be found in numerous concerts and broadcasts of traditional music in contemporary Scotland. Equally at home in many varied musical genres and bands, including The Pearlfishers, Iron Horse, Cantychiels and Session A9, Brian first worked in Ullapool High School on the Suilven Spring project in 2002 – 03, returning in 2004-05 as Musical Director for A Sense of Place DVD. In these projects and A Song for the Future (2007), Brian provided inspirational encouragement for all our students, many of whom return to perform in Tillidh Mi Dhachaidh.

John Saich - bass guitar
www.wildbiscuit.com

Musical Director of UHS Suilven Spring project in 2002-03, John inspired our students to create new music which none of them would have dreamt possible without his quiet inspiration. A former visiting Tutor at the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton, John has many years of experience in songwriting and music production and runs his own recording company, Argyll-based Wild Biscuit. In additon to writing original music for television (including BBC Scotland and the Discovery Channel), John recorded many of his own songs, such as Four Stone Walls, The Price of Fire, and Heart of the Highland with the band Capercaillie, of which he was a member for more than ten years.

Gordon Gunn - fiddle and mandolin
www.gordongunn.co.uk

With vast experience as performer, tutor and recording engineer, Gordon is the musician without whom no UHS project could be complete! First involved way back in 1996 when he mastered fifteen-year-old Michael Bryan’s solo recording No Idea, Gordon has been indispensable to us ever since. He played on the recordings for 2005 DVD A Sense of Place, and supported our student songwriters in 2007’s A Song for the Future. Constantly in demand as a session player, Gordon also plays with numerous bands, including Session A9 with Brian, and teaches regularly for several organizations including Fèis Rois and the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton.

Fraser Stone - percussion

From Grantown-on-Spey, Fraser is a highly sought-after percussionist in the Scottish and traditional music scene. A long-time member of Old Blind Dogs, Fraser currently also plays with the Mhairi Hall Trio and Treacherous Orchestra, and is a popular Tutor at Fèisean and music festivals. He recently started a company “Trade Afro” specialising in the most desired traditional hand crafted African djembes on the market today. Check out www.tradeafro.com. From this he is working with an NGO out in Senegal, currently raising money for a Music Education Centre.

Fraser has tutored many Ullapool High School pupils through Fèis Rois, and performs regularly with Michael Bryan in various projects.

Musicians Fear an Taigh Dougie Beck was taught piping by the late Pipe Major Norman Gillies while at school in Ullapool, and has since extended his musical armoury to include whistles and smallpipes. A fluent Gaelic-speaker, Dougie now works full-time as Fèisean nan Gàidheal's drama officer, co-ordinating Gaelic-medium and Gaelic-orientated drama in schools across Scotland, and overseeing the Gaelic theatre-in-education company Meanbh-chuileag, which he co-founded in 2000. He is also a member of Leum-luath, the world's only Gaelic-speaking bagpipe quartet, which draw much of its material from the Gaelic song tradition. Music has taken Dougie all over Scotland, from a showcase concert at Celtic Connections to the Orkney Folk Festival, and from west coast ceilidhs to gigs in the Pleasance in Edinburgh. Outside Scotland, Dougie has performed in several European countries, and in 1997 was asked to play in Ireland at events commemorating 1400 years since the death of St Columba. On top of his musical abilities, Dougie is adept at anything that involves the spoken word, and has even been known to give a song once in a while! James Graham www.musicscotland.com/acatalog/James_Graham2.html Mod Gold medal winner James Graham from Lochinver in Sutherland has researched songs from his native Assynt as part of his Honours Degree in traditional music from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and has released two solo albums Suibhal and Greisean Greine. As part of the Tillidh Mi Dhachaidh project James has been visiting local schools to encourage young people to sing and play songs and music from their own culture. James, who was BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year in 2004, will give solo performances as well as singing with other present and former UHS students. Mairearad Green www.mairearadgreen.com From Achnahaird in Coigach, Mairearad has already performed, recorded and toured internationally with many of Scotland’s leading musicians and bands, including Eddi Reader, Karine Polwart, The Poozies, The Anna Massie Band and Box Club. Together with Michael Bryan she composed music for Ullapool’s community film Sea of Glass in 2007. A top accordionist and piper, Mairearad is also making her mark as a composer, with five-star reviews for her 2009 Celtic Connections commission Passing Places, which she is bringing to the Highlands this summer. For the performance in Eden Court Theatre, Inverness on Saturday 22nd August please check out www.eden-court.co.uk. Mairearad and her band will also perform Passing Places in Achiltibuie Village Hall on Friday August 22nd – call 01854 622280 for more information. Rachel Hair www.rachelhair.com Clarsach player Rachel is fast making a name for herself as one of the most exciting and dynamic performers of her generation. An Honours graduate of Strathclyde University’s Applied Music course, Ullapool-born Rachel tours frequently throughout the UK, Europe, the USA and Asia, playing at many prestigious festivals including 'Celtic Connections', 'Sidmouth Folk Week' and 'The Edinburgh International Harp Festival'. She recently released her second album The Lucky Smile, a follow-up to the highly-acclaimed Hubcaps and Potholes. Michael Bryan www.boxclub.co.uk Now one of Scotlands most sought-after guitar accompanists, Michael currently plays regularly with Box Club, The Treacherous Orchestra, The Mhairi Hall Trio and accompanies artists including Nuala Kennedy, Patsy Reid and Rory Campbell. Michael’s style has been considerably influenced by his background of orchestral violin playing, choral singing, and many years spent playing in rock bands and songwriting. Together with Mairearad Green he composed music for Ullapool’s community film Sea of Glass in 2007, and he played a leading role in arranging Patsy Reid’s Celtic Connections 2008 commission Bridging the Gap. Mairearad, Rachel and Michael all spent much of their time at Ullapool High School accompanying solgroups for school music events and projects, and our current students look forward with great excitement to working with them in the Tillidh Mi Dhachaidh concerts. Andi Neate www.andineate.co.uk Andi Neate has been described as “angel-voiced” and “street tough” and compared with Suzanne Vega, Ani Difranco and the Cranberries. Singer/songwriter Andi has performed as far afield as Canada, Georgia, Sicily and the Falkland Islands as well as making regular appearances at Prague, Glastonbury, Wickerman and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. She was one of the winners of the prestigious Burnsong Gathering (2007), the national competition to find and promote the best new songwriting talent in Scotland. James Brotherston Stuart Hossack Since leaving Ullapool High School in 1996 Stuart has worked continuously on songwriting and guitar playing teaching, playing and recording both as a solo artist and with several bands around his new home area of Aberdeen. One of Stuart’s songs Free Like the Sun was recently featured on the E4 series Skins. www.myspace.com/amysawers Tommy Beavitt www.ilike.com/artist/tommy+beavitt Tommy Beavitt is a singer/songwriter and linguist from Scoraig, who attended Ullapool High School from 1980-84. He has recorded three albums of original songs and performed solo and in various bands. Since recording Holding Water in 2003, he has become more focused on exploring songs from a linguistic perspective and currently performs songs from Russian, Gaelic, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Scots-English cultures -- both original language and in various translations. In January 2009 he performed a sellout concert in the International Centre for the Performing Arts in Moscow (www.mmdm.ru) at which he performed Burns songs in Scots-English and Russian a self-penned song and an original English translation of a song by Russian bard Vladimir Vysotsky. He continues to be fascinated by the role of the bard in different world cultures and is currently in the process of adding Gaelic song to his repertoire, including Mhàiri Laghach written by 19th century Scoraig singer-songwriter John Macdonald. Peter MacGregor Peter grew up in Stonechrubie, Assynt, attending Assynt Primary school and later Ullapool High School. In 1998 Peter joined the army, where he has had a highly successful career. He has served in Italy, Canada, the United States, Germany, and Australia and for the past year has taught at the piping school at Redford Barracks, Edinburgh. Peter has enjoyed considerable success recently on the competition circuit, winning places in renowned competitions including the Northern Meeting, the Argyllshire Gathering and the Winter Storm competition in Kansas City, USA. His former Tutor Norman Gillies would have been very proud! Peter performed recently in Ullapool at the school’s “Glamour Night” celebration of its tenth anniversary with The Highlanders (4 Scots). He has also had the honour of playing in front of Her Majesty The Queen at the state banquet held in Windsor Castle during the visit to Britain of French president Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla in 2008. The Naked Strangers www.myspace.com/thenakedstrangers Four local musicians who have been involved with bands and music in Ullapool for many years. Three of the current members, Matt Stockl (Guitar and vocalist), Ryan Lewis (Bass and Guitar), and Andy Grant (Drums), formed UHS bands Samsara and later The Dysfunktionals, who appeared at a couple of Scottish festivals including Ullapool's very own Loopallu and Tarbert, Loch Fyne. These three are joined by guitarist Jon Miller of Ullapool's legendary R&B band Mojo Walk. Jon is also the head of UHS English department! The Naked Strangers are now a formidable live force, and a favourite of Radio 2 DJ Janice Long, who was hugely impressed by their act at last years Loopallu Festival. The band have been supporting some big names around Scotland throughout the year and have themselves been signed up to play at Rockness, Tartan Heart Festival and Loopallu 2009. Their forthcoming E.P. Concrete Carnival has already gained support from Radio Scotland's Tom Morton. "The Naked Strangers music will make you laugh, cry and make your feet melt" "Future Classics and real feel good music" Noxx www.myspace.com/noxxmusic Noxx are a rock band currently based in Glasgow, they have just finished recording their new album Crossroads and turning points which should be out later this year. Having played numerous shows round Glasgow are building up quite a hype on the underground scene. With influences such as Springsteen, Dylan, Waits and bands such as Brand New and Kings of Leon they bring an exciting sound to the Glasgow rock scene. Anarkali Anarkali are a new traditional folk band with influences from both Scotland and Ireland, playing both traditional music as well as their own compositions. Winners of a prestigious Danny Kyle award at 2009’s Celtic Connections, the band consists of Sarah Parker (fiddle/vocals) Johnny Canning (Fiddle/flute/whistle) Martin Hunter (Button Box/whistle) Peter Webster (guitar/flute/vocals) and Danny Boyle (Flute/whistle/vocals). Their roots are in Ulster and Lochinver and they hail from Glasgow's Irish Diaspora and the rough and ready of the Scottish highlands! Famous for its music and curries, the band were born out of the vibrant Glasgow music scene and named after the Indian social centre/restaurant in Glasgow's Govanhill area where they have shared many a great time with friends and family! Jess Ryan Jess Ryan left Ullapool High school earlier this year. She benefited immensely from the musical teaching of Val Bryan and Carole Miller, both of whom taught her to expand her musical abilities in a variety of ways. She is primarily a self taught and accomplished musician. Her repertoire includes, singing, song writing and playing several musical instruments including piano, guitar, and whistle. Jess is as happy performing solo work as she is performing in a Celtic traditional group or a rock band. She has been involved in many local concerts in Gairloch and Ullapool and performed alongside other musicians as well as promoting her solo work. Keen to be immersed in the musical and cultural vibes of the west coast she has performed at the Feis Rois, and Celtic praise. Also she took part in Ullapool high school‘s- Song for the Future, where the compositions and song writing came solely from the performers, and were accompanied by Brian McAlpine, Gordon Gunn and Marc Clement. Jess has the unique ability to compose a song and leave the listener spell bound and thoughtful. Her versatility allows her to easily switch from singing at a classical soiree to fronting an energetic gig with the Gairloch local rock band the ‘Howlers’. Jess is currently studying ART with a view to progressing her musical accomplishments and recording her own work. This year as a great honour she will join with others of Ullapool High School past and present, and open the Tillidh Mi Dhachaid concerts in Ullapool. Copper Drift www.myspace.com/copperdrift Copper Drift are a 6-piece pop/rock band from Ullapool. They started out in summer 2008 as just a few friends playing covers and jamming for fun then gradually began writing their own material. Since the beginning of 2009 they have gained an extra band member and have been recording, with their debut E.P 'This Road Doesn't Have To End' available to download now, and an album to follow soon! They competed in the Battle4bella competition earlier this year and got through to the finals which was an amazing achievement for a relatively unknown band up against some very tough competition! Keep an eye on their myspace page for details of upcoming gigs and band news, www.myspace.com/copperdrift Supporting Musicians We are delighted to have support from these musicians who have contributed so much to previous projects: Brian McAlpine - keyboards www.sessionA9.com Brian is probably Scotland’s most sought-after keyboard accompanist and is to be found in numerous concerts and broadcasts of traditional music in contemporary Scotland. Equally at home in many varied musical genres and bands, including The Pearlfishers, Iron Horse, Cantychiels and Session A9, Brian first worked in Ullapool High School on the Suilven Spring project in 2002 – 03, returning in 2004-05 as Musical Director for A Sense of Place DVD. In these projects and A Song for the Future (2007), Brian provided inspirational encouragement for all our students, many of whom return to perform in Tillidh Mi Dhachaidh. John Saich - bass guitar www.wildbiscuit.com Musical Director of UHS Suilven Spring project in 2002-03, John inspired our students to create new music which none of them would have dreamt possible without his quiet inspiration. A former visiting Tutor at the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton, John has many years of experience in songwriting and music production and runs his own recording company, Argyll-based Wild Biscuit. In additon to writing original music for television (including BBC Scotland and the Discovery Channel), John recorded many of his own songs, such as Four Stone Walls, The Price of Fire, and Heart of the Highland with the band Capercaillie, of which he was a member for more than ten years. Gordon Gunn - fiddle and mandolin www.gordongunn.co.uk With vast experience as performer, tutor and recording engineer, Gordon is the musician without whom no UHS project could be complete! First involved way back in 1996 when he mastered fifteen-year-old Michael Bryan’s solo recording No Idea, Gordon has been indispensable to us ever since. He played on the recordings for 2005 DVD A Sense of Place, and supported our student songwriters in 2007’s A Song for the Future. Constantly in demand as a session player, Gordon also plays with numerous bands, including Session A9 with Brian, and teaches regularly for several organizations including Fèis Rois and the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton. Fraser Stone - percussion From Grantown-on-Spey, Fraser is a highly sought-after percussionist in the Scottish and traditional music scene. A long-time member of Old Blind Dogs, Fraser currently also plays with the Mhairi Hall Trio and Treacherous Orchestra, and is a popular Tutor at Fèisean and music festivals. He recently started a company “Trade Afro” specialising in the most desired traditional hand crafted African djembes on the market today. Check out www.tradeafro.com. From this he is working with an NGO out in Senegal, currently raising money for a Music Education Centre. Fraser has tutored many Ullapool High School pupils through Fèis Rois, and performs regularly with Michael Bryan in various projects.		Pages: Home Exhibitions Concerts Artists Musicians Venues Workshops Community Background Contact News Links Blog Sponsors Timetable

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