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 https://peatbogfaeriesofficial.bandcamp.com/album/i-see-a-world

Decemberwell by Decade by Mike Vass Track - Prisms on the dark sea https://mikevass.bandcamp.com

Haar by Lauren MacColl Track - Haar https://laurenmaccoll.bandcamp.com

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.com

Run by Man of the Minch https://manoftheminch.bandcamp.com

The Dawning by Graham Mackenzie Track - Josh’s Jigs https://grahammackenzie.bandcamp.com/album/the-dawning

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 https://dallahan.bandcamp.com/track/marina

Long Night to New Orleans by Face The West https://facethewest.bandcamp.com/track/the-long-night-to-new-orleans

Anthem for the Common Man by Battlefield Band Track – I Am The Common Man https://www.templerecords.co.uk

Bernadette by Orphean Sprig https://www.orpheansprig.com

Banjaxed by Ciaran Ryan Band Track – Ode to Pecorino https://ciaranryan.bandcamp.com/album/banjaxed

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 - Lost in Translation (ft. Lana Pheutan & Man of the Minch) https://valtos.bandcamp.com

Refractions by Neil Pearlman Track - O, Is Àlainn an t-Àite _ Biodh an Deoch Seo 'n Làimh Mo Rùin https://neilpearlman.bandcamp.com/album/refractions

Light Is In The Horizon by Eddi Reader Track - Thought it was you https://eddireader.co.uk

Donnie the Highlander by Càrnan https://carnan.bandcamp.com/album/donnie-the-highlander

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 - Dusty https://www.calainverness.com

To The Well For Water by Bernadette Morris Track - Fanore https://www.bernadettemorris.com/

Thirteen Years by Blue Rose Code Track - Nashville Blue (Live at Perth Theatre) https://bluerosecode.bandcamp.com/album/thirteen-years

The Jesster by Peatbog Faeries https://peatbogfaeries.com

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 Track - Oak Cottage https://jennareid.bandcamp.com/album/one-day-2

Air An Turns by An Dannsa Dub Track - Seòladh ft. Lana Pheutan https://andannsadub.bandcamp.com

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 Keep Left Sign http://www.tomorrmusic.co.uk

Decemberwell Decade by Mike Vass Track - Siud mar chuir mi 'n Geamhradh tharam (feat. Mairi MacLennan) https://mikevass.bandcamp.com/album/decemberwell-decade

Dream on Dreamer by Simon Thoumire Track - Simply Does it https://simonthoumire.bandcamp.com/album/dream-on-dreamer

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.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1461/

For The Night by Elephant Sessions Track - FM https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/album-test/entry/1435/

To Have You Near by Hannah Rarity Track - Hard Times https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1425/

Las by Brighde Chaimbeul, Ross Ainslie & Steven Byrnes Track - Bulgarian https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1434/

Still As Your Sleeping by Karine Polwart & Dave Milligan Track - Talk to me of Mendocino https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1453/

And So We Gather by Kim Carnie Track - And So We Gather https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1437/

DAWN by Talisk Track - Storm https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1429/

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 Heaven (Medley) https://www.greentrax.com/music/product/eilidh-shaw-heepirumbo

Cairdeas by Brian Ó hEadhra & Fionnag NicChoinnich Track -  Ho Rò Gun Togainn air Hùgan Fhathast https://brianoheadhra-fionnagnicchoinnich.bandcamp.com

Trapdoor to Hell by Arthur Coates Track - Medley de la Création https://www.arthurcoates.com

It is What It Is by Findlay Napier Track - Piece of my Heart https://findlaynapier.bandcamp.com/album/union-strong

Love in Secret by Catriona McKay Track - Twisting of the Rope https://catrionamckay.bandcamp.com/album/love-in-secret-catriona-mckay-2020

Infinite Reflections by Duncan Lyall Track - Hope https://duncanlyall.bandcamp.com

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 Night https://siobhanmiller.bandcamp.com

Part machine by Yoko Pwmo Track - Cent Tonnerres (Feat Jansky) https://folking.com/yoko-pwno-part-machine-skye-records-srcdx010/

We Will Find Our Way Back Home EP by Ian Carr and the Various Artists Track - We Will Find Our Way Back Home https://iancarrmusic.bandcamp.com

Lady Finella by Iona Fyfe https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com

Dargai by Ellie McLaren Track - Julie’s Beetroot http://www.elliemclarenmusician.com

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

The Best of Ossian by Ossian Track - Jamie Raeburn / The Broomielaw https://www.allcelticmusic.com/artists/Ossian.html