Ross Ainslie Music

Tim Edey - Dunning folk/acoustic presents... Tickets (no concessions we are sorry) £15 - Doors open 7pm - Support 7.30pm by TIM EDEY - Band on stage 8pm - 2 x sets - LICENSED BAR! Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton are internationally recognised multi-instrumentalists, composers and arrangers in the vibrant and ever evolving Scottish traditional music scene. With a long history of shared musical roots from their days with the Vale of Atholl pipe band, at the age of 12, they were mentored by one of the most innovative pipers in the last 30 years, the late great Gordon Duncan. Gordon sparked a deep passion in Ross and Ali for playing pipes with other instruments and they went on to be founding members of the musical powerhouse Treacherous Orchestra as well as playing with bands such as Old Blind Dogs, Salsa Celtica, Dougie Maclean, Shooglenifty, Zakir Hussain, The Levellers and Capercaillie. They bring together original compositions from their highly acclaimed albums, Symbiosis I, II and III, ranging from high octane jigs and reels to beautifully melodic slow airs. The music is a masterful blend of the old and the new, modern Scottish folk music at its mightiest!!!!! Their individual and joint musical journeys have led them through a long list of high profile awards and nominations going back as far as 2005. In 2015 they saw prestigious acclaim in the Scots Trad Music Awards with Ali's nomination for Instrumentalist of the Year; Treacherous Orchestra's album 'Grind' (co-produced by Ali) awarded Album of the Year; Ross awarded Composer of the Year. In 2016 their first album 'Symbiosis' was shortlisted for Album of the Year in the Scots Trad Music Awards. They were winners of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Duo in 2017. Ross' studio output includes 'Wide Open', 'Remembering' and his latest trilogy of solo albums, ‘Sanctuary, ‘Vana’ and ‘Pool’. Collaborations include India Alba, Dougie Maclean and Salsa Celtica. Ali Hutton's early career saw him part of Back Of The Moon from 2003 onwards. He has since produced critically acclaimed albums for Maeve Mackinnon, Old Blind Dogs, Rura, Clare Hastings and Treacherous Orchestra. He collaborates with artists such as Malin Lewis, Finlay MacDonald, Lauren Collier and many more. Ross and Ali's live performances, through the UK and beyond, deliver music with atmosphere, energy and passion. Working primarily with their own compositions they combine their rich musical experiences to produce an exciting and beguiling sound with an undeniable synergy forged from a lifetime of friendship. Winners – Best Duo – BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017 Finalists – Best Duo – BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2018 ‘Skilful acoustic instrumental playing is elaborated and developed into bold, funky, adventurous arrangements that sometimes transform into full on Folk Rock, like Treacherous Orchestra on Acid.’ fRoots ‘Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton have once again proven themselves to be not only masters of Scottish traditional music but at the very forefront of the movement that continues to breathe new life into the music, inspiring the next generation. Symbiosis II is trulyhypnotic.’ Folk Radio https://rossandali.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9FeU04nLM8 https://www.facebook.com/rossandali/ ADD TO CART: £15.00 SHARE View on Google Maps