Mckerron Brechin Ó hEadhra
When: Friday, May 24th 2024, Start Time: 19:30
Where: The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS
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- Music & Theatre
Popular trad trio Mckerron Brechin Ó hEadhra return to the Stables!
A traditional folk music concert, featuring three of Scotland’s finest exponents of their craft – Charlie Mckerron on fiddle, Sandy Brechin on accordion, and Brian Ó hEadhra on guitar and Gaelic, Scots & Irish song.
Mckerron Brechin Ó hEadhra draw on a wealth of tunes and songs from the Gaelic and Scots traditions. They each are acclaimed composers in their own right.
The trio have performed all over Scotland and Europe and have wowed audiences with their choice of material, engaging stage performances and entertaining humour. Each artist is also known through their work with other acclaimed acts: Charlie performs with Capercaille and Session A9; Sandy with Bùrach and the Sandy Brechin Band; Brian with Cruinn and Brian Ó hEadhra & Fionnag NicChoinnich. The concert features beautiful songs and blazing tune sets led by fiddle and accordion from their new album, Le Chèile, the Gaelic for "Together".
Tickets £14. Booking : info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk : 01381 600354 or on door.
“Perfectly pitched mix of lively dance tunes, evocative slow airs and Gaelic songs earned both rapt attention and noisy applause.” – The Scotsman
“A sparkling array of instrumentals match drive with delicacy, soul with swing and fire with finesse, potently interspersed with the timeless eloquence of Gaelic song.” – Sue Wilson
Sandy Brechin – “whose accordion bellows boldly blow where no box has blown before .” – Archie Fisher
Brian Ó hEadhra – “the most vocally talented, versatile and engaging male vocalist in Gaeldom.” – fRoots
Charlie McKerron – “Fiddle wizardry” – Stuart Morrison, The Herald