Buchan Bluegrass by Tiller's Folly

I’ve always felt a strong affinity for Scottish music. The intensity, expressiveness, and wild beauty flow throughout its timeless words and melodies has inspired and shaped my musical perspective since before I can remember.

From my parents’ old Andy Stewart (The Scottish Soldier) recordings, to the time I discovered The Corries, Archie Fisher, The Tannahill Weavers, Silly Wizard, et al. I wasn’t fully aware of the extent of their influence, until Tiller’s Folly was invited to visit the Northeast of Scotland in the summer of 2004. There, surrounded by a collection of the finest Celtic musicians in the world, we watched, and listened, jammed, performed, and socialized to our heart’s content.

Naturally, we were anxious to lend our own perspective to this vibrant music. This “coming together” of influences is essentially the inspiration behind Buchan Bluegrass. We sincerely hope you enjoy this recording as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it.

Pacific Canadian-based recording & performing artist, Bruce Coughlan has spent decades making Acoustic Roots Music Music of all descriptions. An expressive singer and rock-solid guitarist, Bruce is driven by one guiding principle: It's all about the Song.

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