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The Tannahill Weavers
The Tannahill Weavers are a band which performs traditional Scottish music. Releasing their first album in 1976, they became notable for being one of the first popular bands to incorporate the sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe in an ensemble setting, and in doing so helped to change the sound of Scottish traditional music. In 2011 the band were inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame. The band was formed in 1968 and practised in a back room of the McKay family's rented council house at 41 St. Ninian's Road, Hunterhill, Paisley. The band first performed at St. Peter's Folk Club, Glenburn, Paisley which was run by Pat Doherty, father of Weavers' founding member Neil Doherty. As of 2021, they continue to tour and release new recordings. They are named after Scottish poet Robert Tannahill, known as the 'Weaver Poet,' and have recorded several of his songs. Members The current members of the band are: * Roy Gullane (guitar, vocals) * Phil Smillie ( flute, ti ...
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Paisley, Renfrewshire
Paisley ( ; sco, Paisley, gd, Pàislig ) is a large town situated in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. Located north of the Gleniffer Braes, the town borders the city of Glasgow to the east, and straddles the banks of the White Cart Water, a tributary of the River Clyde. Paisley serves as the administrative centre for the Renfrewshire council area, and is the largest town in the historic county of the same name. It is often cited as "Scotland's largest town" and is the fifth largest settlement in the country, although it does not have city status. The town became prominent in the 12th century, with the establishment of Paisley Abbey, an important religious hub which formerly had control over other local churches. By the 19th century, Paisley was a centre of the weaving industry, giving its name to the Paisley shawl and the Paisley pattern. The town's associations with political radicalism were highlighted by its involvement in the Radical War of 1820, with striking ...
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Gordon Duncan (piper)
Gordon Duncan (14 May 1964 – 14 December 2005) was a Scottish bagpiper, low whistle player and composer, born in Turriff, Aberdeenshire. Early life Duncan was born in Turriff, Aberdeenshire on 14 May 1964. His parents were tenant farmer and bothy ballad singer Jock Duncan and Frances Duncan. Jock Duncan joined the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board shortly after Duncan's birth and the family moved to Thurso then to Pitlochry. Initially taught by his father, Gordon began his piping career at the age of 10, winning many junior competitions under the tuition of Walter Drysdale, but started to lose interest in competition piping by the age of 18, at which point he was an apprentice joiner. Career He attracted attention from folk bands, touring the US and Europe with the Tannahill Weavers, Wolfstone and Ceolbeg and became associated with Dougie MacLean, playing low whistle on his albums. He began composing soon afterwards, having travelled across Europe and been exposed to ...
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Great Highland Bagpipe
The Great Highland bagpipe ( gd, a' phìob mhòr "the great pipe") is a type of bagpipe native to Scotland, and the Scottish analogue to the Great Irish Warpipes. It has acquired widespread recognition through its usage in the British military and in pipe bands throughout the world. The bagpipe is first attested in Scotland around 1400, having previously appeared in European artwork in Spain in the 13th century. The earliest references to bagpipes in Scotland are in a military context, and it is in that context that the Great Highland bagpipe became established in the British military and achieved the widespread prominence it enjoys today, whereas other bagpipe traditions throughout Europe, ranging from Portugal to Russia, almost universally went into decline by the late 19th and early 20th century. Though widely famous for its role in military and civilian pipe bands, the Great Highland bagpipe is also used for a solo virtuosic style called ''pìobaireachd'', ''ceòl mòr' ...
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Jim McGowan
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Neil Doherty (musician)
Neil Doherty may refer to: * Neil Doherty (footballer) (born 2001), English footballer * Neil Doherty (radio presenter) (fl. 2010s), Irish radio presenter * Neil A. Doherty, American economist * Neil Doherty, founding member of the band, The Tannahill Weavers The Tannahill Weavers are a band which performs traditional Scottish music. Releasing their first album in 1976, they became notable for being one of the first popular bands to incorporate the sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe in an ensemble ... * Neil Doherty, a priest in the sexual abuse scandal in the Archdiocese of Miami {{hndis, Doherty, Neil ...
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Stuart McKay
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Willie Beag
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David Shaw (musician)
David Shaw is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist. He is a member of the rock band The Revivalists, who have released four albums, two EPs, and had a No. 1 Adult Alternative single, "Wish I Knew You". Shaw's eponymous solo album was released in May 2021, accompanied by five singles, "Got Me Feeling Good," "Heavy Soul," "Shivers," "Shaken," and "Promised Land". The release was followed by his solo tour. Early life Shaw was born in Hamilton, Ohio. After graduating from Hamilton High School in 2001, he attended Miami University Hamilton and Columbus State Community College, ending his studies at Ohio State University where he earned a degree in business management with an emphasis in construction management. Shaw moved to New Orleans, Louisiana after he graduated. Two weeks after moving to New Orleans, he was playing his original song, "Purple Heart" on his acoustic guitar while sitting on his porch when Zack Feinberg rode by on his bicycle. The two met, ...
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Willie Beaton
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John Cassidy (musician)
John Cassidy may refer to: * John Cassidy (artist) (1860–1939), Irish sculptor and painter * John Cassidy (baseball) (1855–1891), American baseball player * John Cassidy (basketball) (born 1947), Canadian Olympic basketball player * John Cassidy (journalist) (born 1963), business journalist and published author * John Cassidy (magician) (born 1967), American magician and balloon artist * John Cassidy (author), American author and publishing executive * John Cassidy (chancellor), Australian businessman and former university chancellor * John Cassidy (seismologist) (born 1959), Canadian seismologist * John Cassidy (speed skater) (born 1952), Canadian Olympic speed skater * Jack Cassidy John Joseph Edward Cassidy (March 5, 1927 – December 12, 1976), was an American actor, singer and theater director known for his work in the theater, television and films. He received multiple Tony Award nominations and a win, as well a ... (1927–1976), American actor * John Edward ...
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Stuart Morison
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Ross Kennedy (musician)
Ross Kennedy (born 25 September 1982 in Wellington, New Zealand) is a rugby union player formerly played for the . Playing career Kennedy was marked as a future star when he claimed a starting spot at lock for Wellington in the 2002 provincial rugby season, aged only 19. He earned a spot with the Hurricanes for the 2003 Super 12 season, and by 2004 was a starter for the Hurricanes as well. His career continued on the ascendancy through the 2005 Super 12 season, where he started 12 games for the Hurricanes, scored two tries, and played some of the finest rugby of his career. However, from this point forward, he would be blighted by injuries and lose momentum. After missing much of the 2005 provincial season, he was limited to just 4 substitute appearances in the 2006 Super 14 season - his final appearances at that level - and found himself on loan to Counties Manukau for part of the 2006 Air New Zealand Cup. Kennedy signed with Otago for the 2007 Air New Zealand Cup, but again ...
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