Returning to Glasgow for a night of lively self penned and traditional folk music, Heron Valley are an energy fuelled, traditional band from Scotland. Rooted in Scottish and Irish traditional music, Heron Valley’s sound encompasses elements of Scots Song, Piping tunes, and Irish banjo; underpinned by upbeat, contemporary accompaniment. Through Heron Valley’s extensive touring in the US, the band’s sound is also informed by the dynamic traditions of Bluegrass and Americana. The six-piece group comprises Abigail Pryde on Fiddle and Vocals, Keith Morrison on Keys, Nick Hamilton on Banjo and Guitar, Alastair Maclean on Bagpipes and Whistles,Callum Cronin on Bass and Guitar and Darren Brown on Drums.

Tickets available at: See Tickets - Heron Valley Tickets | Sunday, 08 May 2022 at 8:00 PM

Support from Eryn Rae

Hailing from the Scottish Borders, Eryn Rae has been playing the fiddle since the age of 7 under the tuition of renowned Shetland fiddler, Catriona Macdonald.

Now 21, she has just won the title of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2022. She was also placed as one of four finalists in the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards in 2017.

Eryn is currently based in Glasgow, in her final year studying for a degree in Traditional Music from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Here, she is being mentored by Marie Fielding who has had a profound influence on her style and approach.

Eryn will be accompanied by the virtuosic Michael Biggins on piano, last year's Young Traditional Musician of the Year.