Edinburgh Tradfest - Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton Trio

‘Skilful acoustic instrumental playing is elaborated and developed into bold, funky, adventurous arrangements that sometimes transform into full on Folk Rock, like Treacherous Orchestra on Acid.’ – fRoots

Skilfully performed instrumental music deeply rooted in the Scottish tradition. Ross and Ali, two of Scotland’s most prominent musicians, bring together original compositions from their highly acclaimed albums, Symbiosis I, II and III, ranging from high octane jigs and reels to beautifully melodic slow airs. The music is a masterful blend of the old and the new, modern Scottish folk music at its mightiest!

The latest album, Symbiosis III was recorded during lockdown and released on 2nd October 2020. It’s an album that represents the band’s live gigs as a trio with Jenn Butterworth on guitar, vocals and stomp. It is a snapshot of the kind of music and arrangements that they play at smaller, more intimate gigs and consists of music from Symbiosis I, II and a few previously unrecorded songs and tunes.

PRESS REVIEWS

"an album that’s full of ambition as well as musicality and repays repeated listening by revealing further shades and detail with every play." - Herald Scotsman

"full-throttle instrumental epics" - Bright Young Folk