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NEW PETER NARDINI ALBUM OUT NOW - LISTEN TO A TRACK HERE

We're very pleased to say that Peter Nardini's new album, 'Hug, is out now on Temple Records and that you can listen to a track from it on the Temple Records website now.

Peter is a singular talent and one of Scotland’s better kept secrets. An artist, singer/songwriter and word-smith of Cooper Clarke calibre, with an eye and ear for detail, this is a man who can paint stories and sing pictures. His so... read more
Posted Monday 14th of May 2012 at 09:45:00 PM

Battlefield Band: UK concerts in May / Australian Tour

Current 'Scottish Folk Band of the Year', Battlefield Band, are home after a superb four week Australian tour, but the next few shows are a little more local: the band will be playing at The Sage in Gateshead on 10th May ( 0191 443 4661 / www.thesagegateshead.org ), and at The Mart Theatre in ... read more
Posted Monday 23rd of April 2012 at 04:01:00 PM

BATTLEFIELD BAND NOMINATED FOR 2011 INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS

If you'd like to lend your support to Battlefield Band you can do so online now at: www.independentmusicawards.com/imanominee/11th/Song/World-Traditional

Temple Records would like to offer their congratulations to Battlefield Band o... read more
Posted Monday 23rd of April 2012 at 03:44:00 PM

Sarah Ann O’Neill: 19th August 1919 - 13th April 2012

We were very sorry to hear of the recent passing of Sarah Anne O'Neill, aged 92, a major figure in traditional music and one of the last of Ulster’s older generation of traditional singers. Sarah's family was ste... read more
Posted Monday 23rd of April 2012 at 03:43:00 PM

Loudon Wainwright III, new album: 'Older than my old man now'

Grammy Award-winning American songwriter and singer LWIII has just released his latest album 'Older than my old man now' to excellent reviews all round. Produced by Dick Connette, guest artists include Rufus & Martha Wainwright, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Lexie Kelly Wainw... read more
Posted Monday 23rd of April 2012 at 03:42:00 PM

Alison Kinnaird - Scottish National Portrait Gallery Appreciation Window / Polish Exhibition / Blackhills Harp Weekend (Scotland)

Scottish artist and musician, Alison Kinnaird MBE will be exhibiting her work in an exhibition of contemporary glass in Poland: 'Four Sides of Glass', from 22nd March 2012. This exhibition will also feature four Polish artists: Marta Sienkiewicz, Maciej Zaborsk, Grzegorz Staniszewski. Alison will be exhibiting two large lit installations: 'Flightpath' and... read more
Posted Monday 23rd of April 2012 at 03:33:00 PM

BATTLEFIELD BAND ON TOUR IN AUSTRALIA NOW - TICKETS SELLING FAST

Battlefield Band, one of the great institutions of the Scottish music scene, are down under again: they'll be on the 'line-up' album tour in Australia from 9th March-9th April. The tour includes performances at the Port Fairy Folk Festival, Brunswick Music Festival & National Folk Festival, as well as concerts in Dulwich Hill NSW, Wollongong NSW, ... read more
Posted Tuesday 06th of March 2012 at 06:02:00 PM

BATTLEFIELD BAND'S MUSIC TRYST - 2012 FESTIVAL CANCELLED

We're very sorry to say that there won't be a Music Tryst Festival in 2012. As we mentioned during the 2011 event, we need to obtain funding in order to continue running the festival, which was self-funded last year. Given time, we think this event... read more
Posted Tuesday 06th of March 2012 at 06:02:00 PM

ALAN REID & ROB VAN SANTE ON TOUR IN USA NOW

Alan Reid might have been forgiven for thinking that life would slow down a bit, now he's 'retired' from Battlefield Band, but he still seems to be keeping pretty busy! He's got a new solo release out on Temple Records (Recollection - Temple Records COMD2103) and, with his musical cohort Rob Van Sante, he's been touring in the UK, USA, Germany & Ne... read more
Posted Tuesday 06th of March 2012 at 05:58:00 PM

The Hebridean Fiddle Workshop

The Hebridean Fiddle Workshop, 16th - 20th July, Isle of Harris
Booking for the inaugural HFW is now open!

5 days tuition for £160 (over 16s) Fee does not cover food or accommodation.
To book or to receive accommodation and travel recommendations:
email: hebfiddle@gmail.com


Situated in the village of Tarbert on the Isle ... read more
Posted Thursday 05th of January 2012 at 04:12:00 PM