Treacherous Orchestra

This year’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards shortlist is announced and voting is now open to the public. We’ve put together a preview of many of the nominations which you can listen to here.

Ross Ainslie brings together a highly talented cast on his latest album Remembering, all of whom are aware of the uniqueness of this project; and that awareness shines through in the music. This is a substantial step forward for Ross.

In the final part of her live review of Hebcelt Festival 2015 Alice shares her highlights including Treacherous Orchestra, Afro Celt Sound System, Shooglenifty, Findlay Napier, The Elephant Sessions and more.

Dave catches up with Éamonn Coyne to talk all things Treacherous Orchestra. They are spending the summer performing live across the UK concluding with their first appearance at Towersey Festival. “Bring it on; we are really looking forward to it spreading the T.O. message ‘down south’.”

Working on a grand scale with incredible musical skill Treacherous Orchestra’s second album Grind is a masterpiece of symphonic invention and seat-of-the-pants virtuosity.

This year’s Village Pump Folk Festival looks set to be an unforgettable experience as Show of Hands reveal a line-up incl. Treacherous Orchestra, Oysterband, Edward II and many more.

We report back on The Great British Folk Festival feat: Bellowhead, Capercaillie, Bella Hardy, Salt House, Eddi Reader, Melrose Quartet and many more.

“I’m grinning from ear to ear at the sheer exuberance of what I’m hearing and seeing…funked up, punked up, pumped up and blissed out” – Simon takes in the Treacherous Orchestra live.

Our Song of the Day comes from the fabulous Treacherous Orchestra and the new second album ‘Grind’. Listen to the track Masters and don’t miss them on tour!

Scottish fiddle player Adam Sutherland (The Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Peatbog Faeries) release his solo debut ‘Squall’. Another fine fiddle player to watch for on the vibrant Scottish music scene!

Twelve piece Scottish Folk Fusion outfit Treacherous Orchestra will be delivering their own unique brand of energetic musical mayhem this autumn when they hit the road on their UK tour.

Treacherous Orchestra have released their first studio album: Origins. It is about energy, joy, exuberance….if we could bottle this energy there’d be no more arguments about wind farms.

Watch this Celtic Connections 2012 video special featuring special performances including ex-Cream bassist Jack Bruce performing with Lau!

With a new website, new album looming and a new promotional video, Scotland’s Treacherous Orchestra are already eager to light the fuse to fire into 2012.