This group was formed in 1997 and is dedicated to performing the traditional music of Scotland. Their biggest influences to date have been The Bothy Band, Whistleblinkies, Silly Wizard, Ossian, The Tannahill Weavers and the early Battlefield Band. This is trad music played in a contemporary style using modern recording techniques.
With their unique party-rocking grooves and heavy downbeats, Fiddlers 3 will jump-start the atmosphere wherever they are. Performing traditional Canadian Celtic-Folk music, this family group not only creates an irresistible sound that drives audiences into a frenzy but also leaves many astonished and speechless after witnessing the intensity, passion, and drive of these musicians. Consisting of 3 championship sibling fiddlers, an accordionist and one-of-a-kind percussionist, this family group's sound is inimitable.
This artist, CELTIC SPIRIT, has been chosen to be amongst the top 40 artists selected by Virgin to be included in their chart topping album THE BEST SCOTTISH ALBUM IN THE WORLD ..... EVER ! CELTIC SPIRIT have released a number of albums: GLEN OF TRANQUILLITY, PANPIPE SOUNDS OF SCOTLAND, SCOTTISH MOODS (1&2), and the album CELTIC SPIRIT from which the track 'Over the Sea to Skye' was taken.
Formed in 1987, the band was originally called "Clandestine. It was comprised of Lars Sloan, E. J. Jones, Randy Wothke, and J.W. McCormick. They quickly established themselves in the Renaissance circuit playing mostly traditional pipe and drum music