BRING IN THE SPIRIT
Bring In The Spirit combines the incomparable, sophisticated vocals of Rod Paterson and Kirsten Easdale with the sublime, sensitive accordion playing of Gregor Lowrey.
Rod Paterson (Vocals/ Guitar) is widely regarded as the foremost male traditional singer in Scotland, he was a founder member of ‘Jock Tamson’s Bairns’ and ‘The Easy Club’.
Kirsten Easdale (Vocals/ Bodhran) a founder member of top Celtic band ‘Calasaig‘ is renowned for her beautiful and powerful voice, she has performed at major international events worldwide.
Gregor Lowrey (Accordion) is recognised as one of Scotland’s finest accordion players, he has performed and recorded with many bands, including ‘Black Eyed Biddy’, and most recently with Gavin Marwick’s ‘Journeyman Spectacular’.
Bring In The Spirit also perform as a 4 piece band, with the inclusion of either the unique multi- instumental talents of Marc Duff or the superb fiddle playing of Pete Clark.
Marc Duff (Whistles/ Bouzouki/ Bodhran) was a founder member of Scotland’s premier Gaelic band ‘Capercaillie’ with whom he recorded 7 albums.
Pete Clark (fiddle) has performed and recorded with many notable musicians over the years, he is the Director of the annual ‘Neil Gow Fiddle Festival’ in Dunkeld, Perthshire.
Before Dinner
O Lord, when hunger pinches sore,
Do thou stand us in stead,
And send us from thy bounteous store
A tup or wether-head!
Amen
After Dinner
O Lord, since we have feasted thus,
Which we so little merit,
Let Meg now take away the flesh,
And Jock bring in the spirit!
Amen
Robert Burns
