alasdair fraser

As before, on Ports of Call, Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Hass make the fiddle and cello sound like they were made for each other. The absence of guests and the overall more relaxed pace on the album allows them to stretch the boundaries perhaps even more than previously.

The Ultimate Guide To Scottish Folk is a collection that’s worth delving into, but with Mary Ann Kennedy’s notes, there’s also a wealth of insight and information, especially for anyone who’s beginning to realise just what’s on offer from Scottish Folk music.

Neil shares his final Celtic Connections experience at the auditorium at Glasgow’s Mitchell Library with a fabulous double bill: Sharon Shannon & Alan O’Connor / Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas.