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BATTLEFIELD BAND in concert at Foundry Hall

Under their banner 'Forward with Scotland's Past', Battlefield Band have been a bedrock of talent for over four decades, and continue to lead the way for Scotland with their inspired fusion of ancient and modern traditional music and song.

Scotland's great flagship band are the musicians against whom others measure themselves, and their new album, Room Enough For All, finds them fresh and invigorated, illustrating once again that they are among the most relevant contemporary composers and interpreters of Celtic music today.

Founded by a group of friends in 1969 and named after the 'Battlefield' area of Glasgow, the band have now been touring & performing throughout the world for over forty years, playing to audiences in Europe, Australia & New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East & Canada, as well as more than 60 cities annually in the United States.

Over the years new members have brought with them new ideas, music, instruments, attitudes and influences, leading to continued and ever-evolving creativity, freshness and enthusiasm.

Battlefield Band were recognised as 'Scottish Folk Band of the Year' at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2011. The aim of these respected awards is to highlight Scotland's wonderful traditional music, and Battlefield Band are very gratified to have been recognised for a second time in their 40 year history, having previously been awarded 'Best Live Act' at the inaugural awards ceremony in 2003

Fiddler Alasdair White said "Battlefield Band are very honoured to have won this award: particularly so as it was voted for by the public. The band, and our management team, would like to give our sincere thanks and dedicate the award not only to our audience, but also to the many musicians, agents, promoters and venues we have worked with over the years. Without these people we would not have had the privilege of finding an audience."

MIKE KATZ - Highland Bagpipes / Small Pipes / Whistles / Bouzouki / Guitar / Bass - A superb piper from an early age and a highly versatile all round musician with eclectic influences, Mike joined Battlefield Band in late 1997 and has contributed massively to the music and accessibility of the group. Originally from LA, (where he played in the same pipe band as another band alumni; Eric Rigler), Mike moved to Scotland aged 18 to study at Edinburgh University and put down roots, remaining here ever since. He played in the Scottish Gas Pipe Band & Ceolbeg before joining Battlefield Band, and has earned himself a deserved reputation on the scene & amongst his peers as a truly excellent 'musician's musician' and tunesmith.

ALASDAIR WHITE Fiddle / Whistle / Bouzouki / Highland and Small Pipes - Alasdair comes from the Isle of Lewis, one of the Gaelic speaking Outer Hebrides where music and culture remain strong daily forces. An award-winning fiddler from an early age, he was described at the time as a "13 year-old maestro of the Highland fiddle playing surging strathspeys and reels with maturity and expertise beyond his tender years". He joined Battlefield Band at the age of 18, as complete a musician and composer as any of us had heard. Since then, still in his early twenties, he has toured the world several times over and worked on many fine albums including a highly acclaimed debut solo CD, confirming his reputation and firmly establishing himself as a unique talent & virtuoso fiddle player

SEAN O'DONNELL Vocals / Guitar - A highly accomplished guitarist and singer, Sean was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. He moved to Scotland in 1996, and quickly became involved in the music scene, playing with the award- winning Scots Irish band Bionic and The Emily Smith Band, as well as the Michael McGoldrick Band, Deaf Shepherd, and Daimh. He joined Battlefield Band in 2005 and has become a keystone of the group's sound: his soulful vocals and driving rhythmic guitar adding so much to the mix. As a recent reviewer noted: "O'Donnell is a revelation; from his heartfelt & moving vocals when taking the lead, and his subtly complimentary harmonies when supporting a song, he is a truly expressive singer who has matured and developed over his period with the group"

EWEN HENDERSON - Fiddle / Highland Bagpipes / Small Pipes / Vocals / Piano - The latest recruit to the group, Ewen hails from the Scottish West Highland town of Fort William, and has been naturally steeped in the traditional music, Gaelic language and culture of the area. Now in his early twenties, he started learning the fiddle at the age of five, and has since mastered an impressive array of instruments, having had the privilege of being taught by many of the true masters of West Highland traditional music, whilst also being influenced by his strong family musical heritage. Ewen is superbly talented, and has quickly established himself as a strong musical force within the band. We look forward to playing with him and to introducing another great musician to our worldwide audience.

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Foundry Hall (View)
422 Eagle St.
South Haven, MI 49090
United States

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