Tannahill Weavers

The Tannahill Weavers have received worldwide accolades over the years for their exuberant performances and outstanding recording efforts that seemingly can't be bettered - yet continue to do just that! They have that unique combination of traditional melodies, rich vocals, and driving rhythmic accompaniment that make their shows unforgettable. They were the first Scottish trad folk band to harness the power of the bagpipes into their repertoire, and have paved the way for succeeding folk bands to break free of the totally traditional mold.

The Winnipeg Free Press noted, "The Tannahill Weavers, if properly harnessed - could probably power an entire city for a year on the strength of last night's concert alone.” In 2011 the band was inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, and have won awards such as the Scotstar award for Best Folk Record of the Year; and the Indie awards for Celtic Album of the Year, and been nominated at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music awards for Folk Band of the Year. They are now firmly established as one of the premier groups on the concert stage, and considered a national treasure.

PRESS:

“Formed from a Paisley pub session, seminal trailblazers the Tannahill Weavers now also rank as a national treasure”- Glasgow Celtic Connections 2018.

”… the group has found an especially eloquent mixture of the old and new.” - Stephen Holden, New York Times

AWARDS:

Scotstar Award - Best Folk record of Year

Indie award - best Celtic Album of Year

Scottish Trad Music Hall of Fame Inductees

MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards: Nominated for Folk Band of the Year

SELECTED APPEARANCES:

Cambridge Folk Festival (England)

Festival Interceltique de L’Orient (Brittany)

Celtic Connections (Scotland)

Tønder Festival (Denmark)

Winnipeg Folk Festival (Canada)