The Assembly Players is a trio comprising accordeon, violin and piano who have been playing together for over thirteen years. They divide their time between playing for Scottish Ceilidh Dance and English Country dance.

As a Ceilidh dance band, they provide strong rhythmic music with exciting variations; and for Ceilidh dancing they have a dedicated Caller whose job is to keep events running smoothly, make sure all on the floor are au fait with the dances, and to introduce a wide range of suitable dances in addition to the usual half dozen! They have issued to considerable acclaim a Ceilidh CD containing all the usual favourites.

When playing for English Country Dance, the band takes a strongly classical approach to the music, and uses exmporization to provide truly amazing variations on the themes. They have played widely in England, Europe and the USA, and have issued many CDs which are used and enjoyed all over the world.

Nicolas Broadbridge

Tel: 01555 662212

Email: infonicolasbroadbridgecom

Website: www.nicolasbroadbridge.com

Ceilidh band. The current lineup is Kenny Johnstone (Lead Accordion), Kevin Gardiner (2nd Accordion), Steven Johnstone (Keyboards), Duncan Riley (Drums). The band is available for weddings, ceilidhs, and other functions. The debut CD recording 'Take One' is now available.

KennyJohnstone

Tel: 01864504253 or 07702205064 (mobile)

Email: infobigsqueezenet

Website: www.bigsqueeze.net

Tracy Short

Email: tshortmusicyahoocouk or mikechadbtconnectcom

Children's one-man-band from the moon.

Scottish Earth Base: The Old Repeater Station, Libberton, ML11 8LX

Tel: 01555 841168

Email:infomrboomco.uk

Website: www.mrboom.co.uk

Violinist (classical and traditional), pianist and conductor.

Email: infoaidanbroadbridgecom

Website: www.aidanbroadbridge.com

12 Honeycomb Place, Netherburn.by Larkhall.

Tel: 01698884613 or 07981432532

Email: timekeeperblueyonder couk

Cairdie's Brig are Billy Stewart, George Dick and John Elder. They have been together for about 14years. They took their name from the bridge just off the A71 at Brownlee. They enjoy a variety of songs which show up in their repertoire including a number of Billy's own songs.

Billy Stewart, Upper Callander Cottage, Overton, Wishaw ML2 0RS

Tel: 01698 359326

Email: billygarriongillfreeservecouk

Wallace Cameron : (Lead Vocals, Guitar, G-Banjo) and Johnnie Cameron : (Harmony Vocals, Mandolin, Tenor Banjo). Wallace and Johnnie Cameron, originally from Glasgow! but now living in East Kilbride, form this highly respected and talented folk duo. Since releasing their debut C.D. "Boots & Roots" they have been enjoying an ever growing reputation for entertaining audiences with their dynamic performances of songs and tunes, not only from the tradition but from the pens of Matt McGinn, Ewan McCall, Tom Paxton and many others from the folk revival. A second C.D. is planned for early 2006.

Tel: 01355 247612

E-mail: mailcameronbrotherscouk

Website: www.cameronbrothers.co.uk

Teacher of piano and music theory. Children and adult beginners welcome.

15 Friarsfield Road, Lanark, ML11 9EN.

Tel/Fax: 01555 663591

Folk musician and song writer. Tom's first CD 'Little Stories' was released by Shoeshine in 2002. His second CD "Life Goes On" was released in summer 2005 on the Whistleberry label.  This CD was critically acclaimed and became featured album of the week on Iain Anderson's  Radio Scotland programme.  Tom also has songs on "Gentle Giants" and "Bah Humbug" which are on the Greentrax label.  Tom wrote and sings the title track of "the Grassmarket Butchers" CD on the New Makars Trust label.  The track "Slowdown" was used in the short film "Feetsteps".

"The Grassmarket Butchers",  "The Wind She Changed" and "Coldest of the Year"  won prizes in the Edinburgh Folk Club Songwriting Contests 2004 and 2005.

Website: www.tomclelland.com

Formed in 1991, the band comprises five experienced musicians and is well-respected in the ceilidh scene, having notched up over 700 gigs throughout Scotland.

Ian Murray

Tel: 01899 220629

Email: bandcloudhowecouk

Website: www.cloudhowe.co.uk

Further information from Allan W. Smith.

Tel: 01555 664407

Email: allancvcbco.uk

Website: www.cvcb.co.uk

Long established members of the Scottish Folk scene, "Cruachan" demonstrate an ability to make traditional music and song entertaining and accessible to a wide audience. The group have taken their music to pubs,clubs and Festivals throughout Scotland and abroad,their blend of material and infectious enthusiasm continues to please and entertain in the best traditions of Scottish music.

Jim Shearer

Tel: 0141 946 3101

E-mail: cruachanfolkyahoocouk

Website: www.john-malcolm.com

Rock band comprising David Burns (singer), David Henderson (rhythm guitar), Ross Dickson (lead guitar), Gary Duthart (drums) and Kirk Bain (bass).

Website: www.friktion.moonfruit.com

This band does a variety of dances ranging from fast and furious cilidh dances to the modern dances such as the slow foxtrot and quickstep. All dances are called.

The band usually comes as a 3-4 piece and can supply a disco if necessary. A range of functions is catered for including weddings, ceilidhs, concerts and accordian clubs. A demo CD can be sent on request.

Contact Gary Forrest, 8 Priors Meadow, Jedburgh, TD8 6HG

Tel: 01835 863108 or 07760 450 749

Email: GAForrestjedburghscotbordersschuk

Itinerant Scottish Folky, singer, guitarist and songwriter. A member of the Lanarkshire Songwriters Group - performs traditional, contemporary and (mostly) self-penned material.

Contact Isobel Gibb, Goldscaur House, Goldscaur Row, Wanlockhead ML12 6UT

Tel: 01659 74629

Email: davewg@hotmail.com

Website: www.davegibb.co.uk

She sings because she enjoys it. She first sang in local clubs as a teenager then had no involvement with folk music until her daughters encouraged her to join a song group, Now she will sing as long as anyone will listen, and even if they won’t! She likes most folk music and sings traditional, contemporary, funny – whatever strikes a chord (sorry!) but finds many of her songs are dirges. Hey – she's Scottish!

Tel: 01698 886416

Email: lyssie_gyahoocouk

Green Goblin are a Glasgow / Edinburgh based Scottish band blending a wide range of musical styles ranging from Bluegrass to Rock, Jazz to Traditional to create a truly original sound. As individuals they are some of the most respected musicians in the UK and collectively as a group they have created a fresh sound that simply doesn't conform to any musical genre. The website is constantly updating so please drop in anytime and provide us with your feedback.

Website: http://thegreengoblin.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

Folk band comprising Billy Stewart (guitar, bouzouki, mouth organ), Davy Lees (flute, guitar, bodhran), Davy Logan (tenor banjo, mandolin) and Jamie Stewart (guitar).

Billy Stewart

Tel: 01698 359326

Email: billygarriongillfreeservecouk

Website: www.haggerdash.co.uk

As a saxophonist Rob has made a substantial impression on both local and European scenes in recent years. He performs, improvises and composes. He has also been an educator for over 14 years and his local workshops aim to provide a hub of musical and creative activity which will enhance creative opportunities in Clyde Valley .

Tel: 07973 145976

Email: rob@robhallcouk

Website: www.themusicworkshop.co.uk

Houghmagandie are a three piece folk group from the East Klbride / Hamilton area and play mainly Scottish traditional music and songs alongside some of their own compositions, interspersed with what passes as humour, Houghmagandie feature Robert Clark (guitar, mandolin & vocals), Willie Hill (guitar, bodhran & vocals) and John Hawell (token musician). The band are available for folk clubs, pubs, festivals, concerts and world tours.

Robert Clark

Tel: 01698 200422

Young, up-and-coming bagpiper, enthusiastic about all kinds of music and different musical cultures. Plays with Royal Scots Association Pipe Band. Willing to play for weddings and other functions.

Tel: 01899 860 292

The band comprises Andy Kain (Fiddle), Liam Stewart (Accordion) and Duncan Riley (Drums).

We are suitable for all events (weddings, ceilidhs, functions) and play a wide range of exciting Scottish Ceilidh music.

Andy Kain

Tel: 01698 381 227 and 07841 476 107 (mobile)

Email: infoandykainbandcom

Website: www.andykainband.com

Young band based in Biggar, playing mainly Scottish Music in a contemporary style.

Keith Dickson (Musical Director), Medwynbank, Dolphinton, West Linton, EH46 7HJ

Tel: 01968 682279

Email: infokodamusiccom

Website: www.kodamusic.com

One of Scotland's premier singer-songwriters. Gigs for 2005-6 include the usual sprinkling of whisky festivals (Holland, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Japan. hard work but someone has to do it), Swiss tour in January 06, English tour in March 06. Celtic Connections and Orkney Folk Festivals tbc. To find out more visit the website.

Website: www.robinlaing.com

The Landsberg Ensemble originated in Biggar 15 years ago and consists of anything from 2 to 6 players. For many years it had a central core of 3 players performing as a trio and increasing in numbers when the music suited. One of their core members moved to Italy last year and still returns to play! The ensemble likes to give young people the opportunity to perform and in the past young performers have joined the group before moving on to pastures new. Their music is varied, they play anything from Baroque through to Classical and Romantic and Joplin. They perform annually within Biggar and also at functions (weddings and concerts) in the surrounding area and Peebles.

Tracy Short

Tel: 01899 221425

Email: tshortmusicyahoocouk

Ceilidh band for all kinds of events and celebrations.

Sarah Northcott

Tel: 01899 880224

Email: sarahhartreemusiccouk

Website: www.hartreemusic.co.uk

Losferwords are one of Scotlands top function bands playing clubs, weddings, private functions, and pubs.  They play a varied range of music from the sixties to the present day chart hits. They are now a five piece band again, the line up as follows. Mark Reilly    -    Vocals Brian Stewart    -    Bass Craig Rolls    -    Keyboards Vinny Keenan    -    Guitar Stevie Patrick    -    Drums..

Brian

Tel: 07854 285029

Website: www.lfwband.co.uk

Scottish Instrumental Duo.

Bob Gilcrest (Oscar Music)

Tel: 0141 634 1095

Email: infoanguslyoncouk

Website: www.anguslyon.co.uk or www.myspace.com/anguslyon or www.myspace.com/ruaridhcampbell

aka Alimac is a young clarsach player and teacher who has been playing since the age of fourteen,progressing from small 19 string harp to her current 34 string clarsach. She plays mostly traditional music, and enjoys incorporating her own arrangements into her work and in addition composes some of her own material.

She currently teaches two classes; one for beginners and one for intermediates.

Tel: 01899 308470 or 01698 350653 or 07841595598

Fiddle player with 'Deaf Shepherd' and 'CMC'. Clare plays with 'The Unusual Suspects' too.

Email: clarescottishtraditionalmusiccom

Website: www.deafshepherd.com/clare

As a solo performer John writes songs, sings and plays guitar. A feature of his material is its variety. Traditional Scots and Irish songs are mixed with Blues and songs of singer songwriters. Now writing more of his own material John has given up his day job to concentrate on his music. He is studying for a degree in music at Strathclyde University and performs to appreciative audiences at folk clubs throughout Scotland . His debut album "Bridges" is available from his web site.

E-mail: infojohn-malcolmcom

Website: www.john-malcolm.com

Singer, song writer and session drummer.

Tel: 01555 841168

Meets for practice in Braidwood Hall on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.00pm. Experienced players and learners for all sections of the band are welcome at any time of the year.

Further contact information for the band awaited.

Since the early 1980s I have written and performed my own songs and have released four albums to date. My single 'A Think You're Great' was given a lot of airplay at the time of its release. It was the title track of an album of songs, mostly topical and humerous, which were written for the Radio Scotland satirical programme 'Naked Radio'. My second album, 'Is There Anybody Out There?' released in 1986 featured mainly political songs. The third album, 'Screams and Kisses', was the first released in CD format and my new album, 'Rain Din' contains 16 new compositions featuring myself on vocals, guitar and harmonica.

Email: peterpeternardinicom

Folk musician. Plays Flutes, Whistles, Guitar and Bouzouki. For some 16 years Nick accompanied his father, uncles and cousins as "The Nicol-Odeons", playing Scottish Songs and Tunes at Old Folks Homes and Hospitals throughout the Lanarkshire area. During the past two years he has become increasingly involved in the local folk scene and has recorded a CD, "Echoes of the South Wind" (mp3 clips available on his website, details below).

Email: nicknickmusiccouk

Website: www.nickmusic.co.uk

Plays flute, tin whistle, percussion, concertina. Tutors tin whistle and bodhran in South Lanarkshire. Finalist in BBC Young Scottish Traditional Musician of the Year 2000 competition.

26 Jedburgh Avenue, Rutherglen, Glasgow G73 3EW

Tel: 0141 569 9436

As a singer of tried-and-tested ballads and as a whistle, guitar and mandola player, 'Rattlin' Roarin' Wullie' has been steeped in the folk music of Scotland for around 35 years.

Tel: 01555 850092

Singer-songwriter, originally from North Wales, but now living in East Kilbride, whose philosophy is “free music for free thinkers”.

"Short stories in song and cameos of people, who might be someone you know, sit alongside lyrical love songs and songs dealing with contemporary issues, presented with fresh, contemporary guitar accompaniments and melodies." Please visit his website for more information and MP3 downloads.

4 McLaren Grove, East Kilbride, G74 4SR.

Tel: 01355-234736

Email: c.rogersnorth-glaacuk

Website: www.ngcb.u-net.com/headworld.htm

Folk musician and songwriter. Member of the Lanarkshire Songwriters Group and bandmember of Haggerdash and also Cairdie's Brig. Has been involved for a number of years in songwritng projects with primary schools and youth groups. Billy is currently the project director of SONGLINES a songwriting project covering all of South Lanarkshire as part of The New Makars Trust.

Upper Callander Cottage, Overton, Wishaw ML2 0RS

Tel: 01698 359326

Email: billygarriongillfreeservecouk

Website: www.billystewart.co.uk

Blues, rock and roll 4-piece band. Good fun for dances, parties, weddings or funerals.

Tel: 01555 661911

With whistle/border pipes, fiddle, clarsach, bodhran and double bass. Folk music but with a youthful feel to it.