Catriona Macdonald
Catriona Macdonald
Froots February 2008
"Her new album is a perfection of maturity, like a fine malt whisky: delicious in small sips and an absolute mind-blower when taken all at once."
Norman Chalmers, Scotland on Sunday, Sun 9 Dec 2007 ****
"The solo album from the Shetland lass is a cool collection of carefully played contemporary fiddle settings. It's easy on the ears..."
Alex Monaghan, Irish Music Magazine February 2008
"Over the Moon is every bit as bold as Bold, and still strikingly true to Catriona's tradition. A gifted pupil of the late Tom Anderson, Catriona has played around the world and back but her music still shows the soul of Shetland. ...Soaring raw power, unexpected cadences, and the occasional kink in the rhythm all point to Shetland authenticity"
Kenny Mathieson The List February 2008
"..she is an expressive performer who draws on roots in the playing traditions of her native Shetland...Pianist David Milligan, bassist Conrad Ivitsky and drummer James Macintosh inject a distinct feel and texture into their interpretations of the music."
Tours: Over The Moon (Catriona Macdonald)
Catriona Macdonald is a proud bearer of one of the world's great fiddle traditions, that of the Shetland Isles, and widely respected as both a member of Blazin Fiddles, founder of String Sisters and a gifted fiddler in her own right.
This Tune Up tour brings a rare chance for Catriona to play many of the traditional venues which support the vibrant folk scene in Scotland.
The concerts will be based around the new material found on Catriona`s long awaited new album Over the Moon with David Milligan (piano) , Conrad Ivitsky (double bass) and James Mackintosh (drums/percussion) comprising the all star band who play on both record and tour.
Catriona with Blazin Fiddles
