Dougie Mackenzie sang mostly Gaelic songs in his youth but was introduced to folk music at the famed Inverness Folk Song Club run by Duncan MacLennan, who mentored Dougie and gave him numerous songs. He is drawn to Scots ballad language and the stories it carries to us from the past.
Brian Miller is one of the most esteemed singers and guitarists on the Scottish traditional music scene with performing and recording credits including with his daughter Siobhan Miller, The Occasionals, The Singing Kettle and Tom Paxton. He is still a member of The Stars Band with Arthur Johnstone, Charlie Soane and Gavin Livingstone. In January 2024 Brian was inducted in to The Scottish Tradional Music Hall of Fame, this honour was well deserved.
Recently Brian and Dougie have joined forces in the studio and on stage. The album "Along The Way" by Dougie Mackenzie with Brian Miller
was recorded and produced by Ian McCalman at his Kevock Studio and he passed on a copy of the master to Ian Green for a listen. Ian was so impressed with the singing and the selection of songs, plus the quality of the recording, that he immediately contacted Dougie and invited him to join the Greentrax label. Dougie was delighted. After this collaboration Dougie and Brian have officially formed a duo together.
Plus, plenty of time for floorspots. The best-known floor singers’ night in London – trad songs & tunes, ballads, shanties, rousing choruses, and more, with the best folk harmonies in the Capital.
Perform up front, or join the chorus from the audience and help us blow the roof off.
New singers get a big welcome – just put your name on the list at the door.
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Doors at 7:30pm, singing starts at 7:45pm.
No need to book - pay on the door.
Performers £7, Audience £8.
Promoted by Sharp's Folk Club
