The village hall was resplendent in trailing ivy and sparkling fairy lights. The table cloths were pristine white with scattered tea-lights twinkling in a forest of shiny tableware. It was Burns night again and we were in for nice treat! To kick off proceedings, the wonderful Coreen Scott took to the stage to warm the cockles of our musical hearts with a couple of toe-tapping songs and some lively audience singing.
After the joys of a bounteous fare, two unassuming musicians took to the stage amidst the lively chatter of contented tummies and a good dram or two. You soon became very aware that Seylan Baxter and Ruaridh Pringle as Tattie Jam were no ordinary musicians. Two clearly accomplished artists, their demeanour relaxed, their style polished and honed to perfection. Seylan’s flowing mane, beautiful vocals and agile fingers adds rich visual tapestry to Ruaridh’s harmonic vocals and skilled multi-instrument playing. Their ornate repertoire reveals a fusion of reinterpreted traditional songs and tunes written by Ruaridh with a diminutive twist and a nuance of spice.
Joy enough was this that I bought their new Album which they so kindly inscribed and autographed for me. It was a real pleasure meeting them as they were quietly slipping off stage and gave me their valuable time. Touched by their music, their Album reveals a beautifully textured sound with a surprising dash of didgeridoo!
A great night!
