Tattie Jam

10 February 2011 (19:30 - 22:30)

A distinctive brew of songs, from dark ballads and protest songs to off-the wall humour.

http://www.myspace.com/tattiejam

With tunes ranging from slow airs to driving Strathspeys and kinetic jigsand reels, much of their material's given a playful or funky contemporary twist, with contrast provided by the odd starker a capella song or unaccompanied tune.

A diverse but harmonious blend of reinterpreted songs and tunes plundered from the hugely rich Scottish tradition, and songs and tunes written by Ruaridh. Thoughtful arrangements and the fact both musicians harmonise vocals whilst playing elements of lead, rhythm and percussion give Tattie Jam a sound that's quite unmistakable, and consistently surprises new listeners with its size and scope.