Ewan MacPherson announces solo album

Ewan MacPherson fetch

“Over the last 20 years I have been lucky enough to play with a wide range of folk musicians from all over the world, but especially Europe. It has been an inspiring journey learning from some of the finest players in a variety of culturally rich countries.

From the Celtic and Anglo Nations across to Scandinavia, my musical travels have led me to write this collection of tunes reflecting those experiences.

I am not from a family of tradition bearers, but my forebears hail from all over the British Isles and music is in my bones. I have a genuine love for it, along with a mongrel’s freedom which allows me to jump headlong into new cultures and get involved, learning many of the nuances in traditional styles from the generous musicians I have met.

Fetch is the culmination of all those experiences, with a few good friends from along the way, each one of them a respected musician in their own right. This is also a way to say thanks and perhaps a chance to give something back. In these uncertain times it feels good to be part of such a vibrant culture so full of bright energy.

This has been a very hands-on project, I wrote 95% of the music on this album, produced and recorded in Scotland and Norway, designed the cover art and booked the tour.”

Ewan MacPherson has been working in the music industry for 20 years. As a multi-instrumentalist he is a recognised figure on the vibrant Scottish music scene and as such was nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2014 MG Alba Trad Music Awards.

He is a founder member of three acclaimed bands (Fribo, Salt House and RoughCoastAudio) and has taken stages around the world with a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk/roots artists.

Ewan’s music has taken him as far as India, Malaysia, Canada, America, Australia and throughout Europe, in addition to his own projects he is currently a member of renowned acid-croft band Shooglenifty and tours with Patsy Reid. Ewan has also worked with many prominent artists including: Afro-Celt Sound-system, Alan Kelly Gang, Alasdair White, The Battlefield Band, Bella Hardy, Breabach, Bruce MacGregor, Burach, Chloe Matharu, Chris & Thomas, Claire Mann, Daimh, Dannsa, Emily Smith, Ewan Robertson, Fine Friday, Gillie Mackenzie, Gillebride MacMillan, Hannah Read, Inge Thompson, Jeana Leslie & Siobhan Miller, Kongero, Lori Watson, Maeve Mackinnon, Mairi Campbell, Malinky, Nuala Kennedy, Ranarim, Shooglenifty, Salsa Celtica and The Treacherous Orchestra.

A skilled multi instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and producer Ewan released an album of self-penned songs in 2008 (which included a collaboration with Vashti Bunyan) many of which have been covered by other leading artists including Breabach, Patsy Reid and Siobhan Miller. He produced Gillie Mackenzie’s debut solo album in 2011.

Artist’s website: www.ewanmacpherson.com

‘Brutus The Husky/MacColl’s’ – the opening track from Fetch: