Tweed’s CD ‘The First Weave’, Scotland – UK

August 24th 2012
Rob Howard

The Scottish band Tweed’s first CD ‘The First Weave’ is lively traditional ceilidh music with funk, rock and ska influences.

The band is a trio from the highlands of Scotland: Graeme Mackay (Shand Morino 3-row diatonic accordion), Duncan Farquhar (fiddle), and Sam Mcleod (drums).

Graeme Mackay is the third generation of a Scottish accordion playing dynasty, and has been competing since the age of 13, having won multiple button accordion trophies, 2 major traditional championships and came second in the national accordion masters championship.

The tracks include: Caberfeidh/Battle of Waterloo/Dundee City Police Pipe Band/Leaving Port Askaig; The Wee Man From Skye/Angus Mckinnon; The Sleeping Tune; Jackie Coleman’s Reel/The Maid Behind the Bar/The Reconciliation; Jenny Dang the Weaver; Islay Rant/Barrowburn Reel/Andy Renwick’s Ferret/The Maid Behind the Bar; Spootiskerry/The Pumpkin’s Fancy; Kartushka/Kalinka Malinka; Captain Carswell/Mrs.H.L.MacDonald of Dunach; Glasgow Reel/W.C.Donald McKenzie; Crossing the Minch/Rory McLeod; High Drive/ Ramnee Ceilidh; Drowsy Maggie/Morrison’s Jig/Unknown Reel; The Gael

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