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The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Their
diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals and songs, and
original ballads and lullabies. They have that unique combination of traditional
melodies, driving rhythmic accompaniment, and rich vocals that make their
performances unforgettable.
Over the years the Tannies have been international trailblazers for Scottish music,
and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them
fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. They are members of the Scottish
Traditional Music Hall of Fame, and are in the process of recording an eagerly awaited
20th album.
As the band enters its 58th year, they are firmly established as one of the
premier groups on the concert stage – from reflective ballads to foot-stomping reels
and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their
enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.
"Formed from a Paisley pub session in 1968, seminal trailblazers the Tannahill
Weavers now also rank as national treasures. Glasgow Celtic Connections
"The music may be pure old time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to
straight ahead rock and roll." – Winnipeg Free Press
"An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." – New York Times