The Cullivoe Fiddlers (Shetland)
The Cullivoe Fiddlers from Shetland (‘Cullivoe’ derives from Old Norse ‘Kollavagr’)
were formed in and around 1970.They are not frequent visitors to the recording studio,
nor do they tour much beyond an occasional concert on the Scottish
mainland. But Aly Bain has persuaded them that likeminded fiddlers meet
at the festival in Falun and thus we are extremely proud to offer a
musical experience that is a rare opportunity indeed.
The Cullivoe style of fiddling is a unique local style within Shetland.
It can be traced all the way back to the 19th century and the
playing of Brucie Danielson. Before he died in the 1930s he had passed
on his knowledge to Willie Barclay Henderson (1900-77) and Bobby
Jamieson (1892-1977). Bobby and Willie continued to play into old age
and it was their playing which was the inspiration behind the formation
of the Cullivoe Fiddlers. Current members Angus Henry and John
Henderson were founder members of the group.
The Cullivoe Fiddlers:
John Henderson – fiddle
Christopher Thomson – fiddle
Danny Jamieson – fiddle
Ivor Tulloch – fiddle
Angus Henry - fiddle
Kevin Tulloch – piano
See also:
Aly Bain & Ale Möller
Brian Gear & Violet Tulloch
| Wednesday July 14th Stadsteatern 19.30 |