Artists

Here you will find details and links to Scottish artists working in the field of Americana, roots, blues and country. If you want to be included here, send your details to us at .

The Adjournments -Eclectic blues from Glasgow, myspace page.

John Alexander - a unique blend of folk blues and country music

The Austins - a 'reasonably new' sound out of Glasgow

The Blues Buddahs - Glasgow based, passion filled, electric four piece. Now disbanded with farewell CD available.

Karl Broadie - An ex-pat Scot now living in Australia and making great music. Read an ecstatic review here. Let's hope it's not too long before he finds his way home.

Cahoots - acoustic blues and country from some of Glasgow's finest.

Tom Clelland - late starter, great writer and performer

DJ Frank Murphy - Our favourite DJ

Gavin Doole - Scottish acoustic bluesman. Check out his new website.

Al Fleming - This singer, songwriter, artist and ex-Bear has a myspace page too.

God Fearing Atheists - Much acclaimed Glasgow alt country band.

Larry Guild  - "One of the undiscovered gems of Scottish songwriting"

The Hellfire Club - Glasgow based country and roots band.

John Hinshelwood - “a mixture of country and folk influences with intelligent, thought provoking lyrics”

Craig Hughes - Glasgow-based alt.blues guitarist/singer/songwriter also at myspace

JJ Boogie Blues Band - six piece outfit from central Scotland featuring a brass section

Laura Kenny - "Songs filled with hope, fear and a determination to succeed. Definitely one to watch for.”

The Kilgore Trout Pilgrimage - an informal' country music collective involving several musicians

Andy Lang and the Zealots - Edinburgh based singer/songwriter

Ron Lindsay - Scottish singer songwriter Ron has returned to the world of writing and recording after many years away, his next step is to return to live performance. Hear his music at www.bandspace.com/Ron Lindsay and www.scotloads.co.uk

Steve McCormick - Young singer songwriter, not from Scotland but Carlisle - close enough!

John Miller - "the singing conductor", ex Radio Sweethearts frontman

Mud & Butter - 1930s style swing blues and jazz, coupled with more earthy americana roots music

The Outfit - Original americana/alt country from Bob Leslie and Alex Mack

The Porch Song Anthology - new material influenced by the spirit of British and American folk music.

Monica Queen - Monica Queen is really 2 people, Monica and Johnny Smillie.

The Radiotones - insurgent alt.blues sound

Helen Reeves - from folk to swing and all stops in between...

Rev Doc and the Congregation - one of the best high octane Blues acts around

Alasdair Robertson - check out his latest project Confessions of a Justified Singer

Fraser Speirs - Scotland's king of the harmonica

Stone Autumn - a three piece outfit - from the west end of Glasgow playing original material using traditional instruments.

Allan Tall - musician, actor and composer

The Sunshine Delay - "the Eagles, fronted by Debbie Harry, singing country"

The Vigilantes - determined to put songwriting craft ahead of commercial considerations. 

White Street - eclectic folk mix from Glasgow's literary side

this page last updated on 28 August 2007

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