TRIP, born out of the vibrant Glasgow traditional music scene, unite the kindred Celtic traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Northumbria and the Isle of Man.

Their trademark sound is dynamic, driven and distinctive and celebrates the band’s roots in tradition, whilst showcasing a contemporary, cross-genre fl are. Their tight-knit arrangements blend traditional melodies and self-penned tunes and songs to produce an exciting take on folk music.

The impressive line-up features 6 young musicians at the forefront of Glasgow’s traditional music scene, including BBC Young Traditional Musician of the year 2021 and members of FARA, GNOSS, The Canny Band and HEISK. TRIP are Isla Callister (Fiddle), Tiernan Courell (Flute/Whistle), Michael Biggins (Accordion), Alasdair MacKenzie (Guitar/Voice), Rory Matheson (Piano) and Craig Baxter (Bodhrán).

“Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane, and the routine before the inevitable slide into decay, and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing, a smidge of wonderful?" The point is, life could be so much better - so I’m on the lookout. Come and join me on the hunt.

What do you get when you mesh 4-part harmonies and lush Americana-soul instrumentation together? A great evening! Think Fleetwood Mac, without the drugs and messy relationships.

The BBC raved that Nell has “a sultry, smoky-edged, bourbon-laced voice that places Bryden somewhere between Peggy Lee and Julie London to flattering effect.”

She is the undeniable matriarch of a band of incredible talent, and her voice is powerful enough to make your jaw drop. She’ll make you cry (in a good way), and her stories and stage banter will have you laughing along with her band. It’s an evening with someone at the top of her game who has built a devoted following.