Hello! Here is our March edition of the Foot Stompin Scottish Music Podcast featuring lots of great music from our wonderful scene. Any questions please get in touch! If you would like to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad The Drunken Man from Kalabakan by Ross Miller Band https://rossmiller.bandcamp.com Her by Design by Jenn Butterworth Track - All Our Days https://jennbutterworth.bandcamp.com/album/her-by-design Song of Oak and Ivy by Corrina Hewat Track - Greenwo...
Mar 03, 2025•43 min•Ep. 258
Hi, welcome to the Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. I know we've been away but I'm back! Here's a whole bunch of brand new traditional music from Scotland and the odd classic! Thankyou to all our Patreon supporters. Thanks for sticking in there. If you would like to support the podcast please visit http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad The Homeroad by Ross Couper Band Track - The Homeroad https://rosscouper.bandcamp.com An Toll Dubh feat Sian by Niteworks https://niteworksband.bandcamp...
Jun 18, 2024•59 min•Ep. 257
Hi there! Ciamar a tha thu? What's happening? Sorry for the long break between these podcasts. Sometimes life just gets in the way... Anyway we are back now with the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Album of the Year Podcast 2023! Starting of with the winner Duncan Chisholm! If you would like to support this podcast please check out our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad . Black Cuillin by Duncan Chisholm Track - On the winds of chaos born https://www.duncanchisholm.com Tempus by Skerryvore T...
Jan 07, 2024•49 min•Ep. 256
Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? We are back after the summer. My youngest is now back at the school - in his last year! Where does the time go! Anyway loads of great music for you to listen toooo! See you in September! Live Wire by Mec Lir Track - Flashback https://meclir.bandcamp.com/album/livewire Dream Angus by Claire Hastings Track - Dream Angus https://clairehastings.bandcamp.com Arche by Routes Quartet Track - Astar https://routesstrings.bandcamp.com/album/arche-2 Popular Manx Tunes D♭ Editio...
Aug 29, 2023•57 min
Hi everyone, It’s great to be back with some more recent releases and one from 1984! All great music from Scotland I’m sure you will agree. Thanks again for listening to this podcast. We were looking at the stats the other day and you are truely listening worldwide! If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by going to http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Live from the Storeroom by Kris Drever Track – Harvest Gypsies https://krisdrever.bandcamp.com For The Night by Elephant Sessio...
Jun 27, 2023•51 min•Ep. 254
Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? What's happening? Thanks again for continuing to listen to our podcast packed full of great Scottish trad music! I've loved making this yet again. I feel so lucky to be in the middle of a music scene that is so exciting and prolific. Please tell your friends about this podcast! Cheers! Stretching Skyward by Gross Track - Stroma https://gnossmusic.bandcamp.com From the River by Cala Track - Cha Labhair https://www.calainverness.com Speak of the Devil by Dallahan Track...
May 31, 2023•51 min•Ep. 253
Hi there, Thanks for listening in to the Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. Back for our 252 episode! Everything this month is brand new from our amazing Scottish music scene! We really appreciate your support from all over the world listening in. If you ever any questions please get in touch. If you like to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad The Stinger by Ìmar https://imarband.bandcamp.com An Ocean Full of Islands by Tide Lines Track - Rivers in the Light ...
Apr 18, 2023•52 min•Ep. 252
We are back with our latest podcast featuring lots of great Scottish music from the trad scene here. It's been a great time recently with the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow back to full strength after lockdown. I saw so much great music! Thanks again for your support - it is really appreciated! Caoir by Joy Dunlop Track - Jigs https://www.joydunlop.com The Madeleine Stewart Trio Track - Reels https://madeleinefiddle.bandcamp.com/album/the-madeleine-stewart-trio Riverwood’s by Salt House ...
Mar 01, 2023•51 min•Ep. 251
Hi there, How are you all? I hope you had a peaceful Christmas and New Year wherever you are. We are back with yet more great Scottish trad music! If you have any questions please get in touch and if you would like to support the podcast please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad. The Best of John McCusker by John McCusker Track - The Big Man https://www.johnmccusker.co.uk Black Cuillin by Duncan Chisholm Track - Constellation https://www.duncanchisholm.com Hushman by Hushman...
Jan 18, 2023•49 min•Ep. 250
Hi there, We are back with our annual Trad Album of the Year podcast. The top ten albums as chosen for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. If you would like to vote for your favourite album, act or organisation or just see a sample of what is going on in Scotland visit www.scotstradmusicawards.com . Thanks again for your continued support and listening - we really appreciate it! If you get a minute could you leave a review wherever you listen to the podcast. It helps us get more listeners. A Dr...
Nov 08, 2022•53 min•Ep. 249
Hi there, It's October and we are back with yet more great Scottish trad music! A few of these releases have come from our Trad Album of the Year Spotify playlist. If you would like to listen to that you can do so here . The Mg ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards voting will start on the 31st October so if you would like to vote please visit www.scotstradmusicawards.com . Finally it would be great if you could give us a review on whatever platform you listen to us on. Seemingly it makes a difference :-...
Oct 11, 2022•54 min•Ep. 248
Where does a month go? Well it's great to be back with the Foot Stompin' Scottish music podcast featuring as ever loads of new releases from the Scottish music scene. I hope you are all ok wherever you are in these challenging times. If you have any questions about Scottish music and culture feel free to get in touch. It's always nice to speak to you! Remember you can find out all about these releases at www.scotpodcast.com . You can also watch our latest Hands Up for Trad TV there cuideachd! Fà...
Sep 21, 2022•52 min•Ep. 247
We are back this week with another great set of music from Scotland's great traditional music scene. Thanks so much for listening. We really appreciate it! I’m a Rover by Siobhan Miller https://siobhanmiller.bandcamp.com New Moon by Hò-rò Track - Spot On https://www.musichoro.com As the Moonlight Melts by Josie Duncan Track - Be Around https://josieduncan.bandcamp.com Pie in the Sky by David McGuinness and Simon Thoumire Track - Ajastaika https://concertocaledonia.bandcamp.com/album/pie-in-the-s...
Aug 15, 2022•55 min•Ep. 246
Hi folks, Ciamar a tha sibh? I'm back with yet more great Scottish trad music! Loads of great new releases for you to listen and swing your hips to! If you have any questions about Scottish music send me an email! Tiernan Courell Reels - The Steeplechase / The Eel In The Sink / Hasbullas Big Day Out! https://tiernancourellmusic.bandcamp.com/track/reels-the-steeplechase-the-eel-in-the-sink-hasbullas-big-day-out To Have You Near by Hannah Rarity Track - Home https://hannahrarity.bandcamp.com Relen...
Jun 14, 2022•48 min•Ep. 245
Hello! Ciamar a tha sibh? Welcome to our latest podcast featuring a host of brand new releases from the Scottish music scene. Despite everything that is going on in the world the music keeps coming from Scotland. If you enjoy this podcast please consider supporting our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad . The Canny Band Track - Granny’s 93rd https://thecannyband.bandcamp.com/album/the-canny-band And So We Gather by Kim Carnie Track - She Moves Me https://kimcarnie.bandcamp.com We Have Won Th...
May 18, 2022•48 min•Ep. 244
Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? Whit is happenin the day! I'm still learning Gaelic you will be pleased to hear although it is definitely not easy. A great challenge though and I can't wait to get better. Surely I must!! Anyway I'm back with more great new releases from the Scottish trad music scene! I hope you enjoy. If you would like to support the please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad This Too by Kinnaris Quintet Track - Wonderful https://kinnarisquintet.bandcamp.com/album/this-too The Lon...
Apr 05, 2022•55 min•Ep. 243
Hi there, today we have a special podcast to celebrate International Women's Day featuring some of Scotland's great women musicians. If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handspfortrad. Heal & Harrow Track - Da Dim https://healandharrow.bandcamp.com/releases Island Girls by Margaret Robertson and Karen Tweed Track - Trio of Marches http://www.karentweed.com/product/island-girls-beach-daze-digital-download/ Light Is In The Horizon by Eddi Reader Track - Light Is...
Mar 08, 2022•47 min•Ep. 242
Hi there, This is the first podcast of 2022. Sorry I'm late! Got some great music though. I hope you enjoy it. If you enjoy this podcast please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad A Drop For Neptune by TRIP Track - September Sea https://trip-music.bandcamp.com/album/a-drop-for-neptune The Northern Bridge by Christy O’Leary Track - Jimmy Mo Mhíle Stór https://www.irishtune.info/album/COLry/ Pilgrim Souls by Megan Henderson Track - The Dawn Chorus (radio edit)...
Feb 16, 2022•59 min•Ep. 241
Hi there, I am back with the last podcast of the year. Rather than looking backwards let's look forward with lots of new releases! I hope you have a lovely Christmas and a positive 2022. I'll be back in January with more great music from the Scottish music scene! Knucklehead Circus by Old Blind Dogs Track - Knucklehead Circus https://oldblinddogs.bandcamp.com Poor Ditching Boy by Iona Fyfe https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/folkwaves/poor-ditching-boy-by-iona-fyfe/ A’ Ghrian by Niteworks Track...
Dec 14, 2021•51 min•Ep. 240
Hi everyone! Today is the launch of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2021 and as part of that we have the Trad Album of the Year Award . A shortlist of 10 albums from the scene that the public vote on. I thought I would make a podcast with all 10! Check out all the nominations here . Livewire by Mec Lir (Big Mann Records) Track - Repeal the Union https://meclir.bandcamp.com/album/livewire The Light of The Moon by Gnoss (Blackfly Records) Track - Sun That Hugs The Ocean https://gnossmusic.band...
Nov 02, 2021•47 min•Ep. 239
Hi folks, Hope you are doing ok in these strange times. As ever the music carries on but it is still very challenging times for our musicians. Thanks for listening it is very much appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Ùrar by Mànran Track - Ailean https://manran.bandcamp.com/album/rar Spiorachas - A High Place by Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach Track - Cailleach https://cgjpmusic.bandcamp.com/album/spiorachas-a-high-place For Alison by Jim...
Oct 26, 2021•54 min•Ep. 138
It's great to be back with another podcast full of braw Scottish trad music. At the weekend we hosted the Scots Language Awards in Dundee. If you would like to watch it or simply read the results please visit www.scotslanguageawards.com . If you want to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad . Fire-Water-Earth by Hamish Napier and DJ Dolphin Boy Track - Diesel https://hamishnapier.bandcamp.com/album/fire-water-earth URRANTA by Deirdre Graham Track - Òran Mòr Scoirebreac...
Sep 28, 2021•54 min•Ep. 237
The Foot Stompin' podcast is back with yet more great new Scottish music (and one Finnish track!). Thanks for listening it really is appreciated. Please share the podcast with your friends! If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Crow Flies by Mànran https://manran.bandcamp.com Grounded by Cara Track - The Cockle Gatherer https://www.cara-music.com/index.php/en/ Wookies by Dosca http://dosca.bandcamp.com Sense of the Place by Stonehaven Folk Club Tra...
Sep 14, 2021•54 min•Ep. 236
Hi folks, We are back after a wee break. I decided to stop while the schools were off on holiday. I even played a gig myself in Spain! Anyway here we are with lots of new releases and some more. If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad On Safari by Keep It Up Track - Hector’s https://footstompinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/on-safari Only a Lifetime by Jack Badcock (The Driftwood Project) https://jackbadcock.bandcamp.com/album/the-driftwood-project There...
Aug 17, 2021•54 min•Ep. 235
The podcast is back this week with an international flavour! We had a great time broadcasting for Make Music Day on the 21st June and met lots of new musical acts. We will feature a couple of them today. Thanks to everyone who supports on our Patreon - it really helps. If you would like to join us please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Skeud by Startijenn Track - Flagas track https://www.startijenn.bzh/?lang=en The Land Between Rivers by Jack Backcock (Driftwood Project) https://jackbadcock...
Jun 22, 2021•56 min•Ep. 234
Hi there, We are back with more great music from Scotland. Some interesting music in here today that's slightly different from normal! If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Ceitidh (Valtos Remix) by Project Smok https://projectsmok.bandcamp.com Old Yew by Aidan Moodie https://open.spotify.com/album/3WuHY9ryzPlZuibMU7WObR?si=uR-C6eG3QZq7U25DvNvdYw&dl_branch=1 Slip Jigs Flynn's Fancy - Lenzie Lass by Seamus O’Sullivan https://api.feis.life/viewDe...
Jun 15, 2021•59 min•Ep. 233
Hi guys, It's good to be back with another set of trad tracks featuring the best of Scottish music. If you have any questions please get in touch. These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons. If you would like to be one please checkout http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Sleeper by Kan Track - Marcos https://open.spotify.com/album/2b0XaykFFwZPJ4NWdPlj1W?si=9TV82gdzTFqZnENwAaSMfw Summertime Blues by Amy Papiransky http://amypapiransky.bandcamp.com Room Enough For All by Battlefield Band Tr...
Jun 08, 2021•57 min•Ep. 232
Hi guys, Thanks for coming back again to the Foot Stompin' Podcast. Not so many new releases this week so some classic and not so old tracks for you! These podcasts are made possible by our patreons and if you would like to join us please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad The Orcadians of Hudson Bay Track - Fort Hope https://grahamrorie.bandcamp.com/releases Amplify by The Nevis Ensemble Track - I Future, Past, Present (written by Claire Hastings and Aleen Sweeney) https://nevisensemble.org/a...
Jun 01, 2021•58 min•Ep. 231
Hi everyone! How are you? We are back with a mixed up podcast today of Scottish, Scandinavian and English music today. Hope you like it! These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons. If you would like to be one check out www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Gu Deas by Màiri MacMillan Track - Mairead nan Cuiread https://mairimacmillan.com Mornington by Glin http://glin.bandcamp.com Songs I Wish I’d Written by Adam Holmes Track - Love Minus Zero (by Bob Dylan) http://adamholmes1.bandcamp.com Timo Al...
May 25, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 230
Hi there, It's great to be back with yet more fab Scottish trad music. Thanks to everyone who has got in touch lately. These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons. If you would like to find out more please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Grind by The Treacherous Orchestra Track - Grind https://treacherousorchestra.bandcamp.com Reimagined by Old Blind Dogs Track - Braw Sailing https://oldblinddogs.bandcamp.com/album/reimagined Hunger Of The Skin by Brian Finnegan Track - Trigger’s Lamen...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 229
