Capercaillie and Session A9 fiddle player, Charlie Mckerron has been playing with Marc Clement for over 20 years, and after playing with Ross Ainslie at various sessions Charlie asked him to join the group around 10 years ago. Charlie is delighted to introduce Cailean Mckerron who will be joining them on keyboards and voice.
Charlie explains, “I am excited to invite my son Cailean to join us, he is a very talented young man and I know he will bring some of his energy to our music and we might even get a Gaelic song from him. Stornoway is our second home and we are delighted to be coming to An Lanntair to perform.”
The musicians bring a world music backdrop to many of Mckerron’s compositions, which he likes to feature in his tours. As well as the tunes you can expect to hear the powerful voice of Marc Clement of Session A9. Ross Ainslie’s introduction to the outfit has been a great development. “His piping and whistle skills plus his love of contemporary, traditionally based composition is right up my street” says Charlie.
This combo likes to continually push and challenge each other. There is a musicial soulfulness, the fury of the up tempo madness and incredible improvisiation making every night a different experience. “I love the improvisation thrown in, there is freedom within the music”, comments Ross Ainslie.
Charlie is at the moment working on his solo CD, which features some of the music from this line-up, as well as contributions from other Celtic and World musicians. “These intimate gigs are the perfect way to introduce some of our new music”, says Charlie.
You can expect a night of amazing music and entertainment from these award-winning musicians. Their virtuosity and the sheer joy of performing together will always shine.
“A joyous evening of virtuoso musicianship …”
Edinburgh Music Review
“… played with emphatic vigour and precision”
The Scotsman