Alistair McCulloch is one of the most sought after fiddlers in Scotland today, both as performer and teacher. His versatility and breadth of repertoire have kept him at the forefront of the tradition for over 15 years. Six months in the making, Alistair's long awaited third album 'Four Seasons In One Day' was released in August 2009. The beautifully textured recording captures Alistair's playing at its best, with renewed freshness combined with supreme musicianship.

FORTHCOMING DATES

• 23rd April 2011 – Ayr Town Hall – Innovation (with Skerryvore)
• 3rd June 2011 – Princess Royal Suite, Ayr Racecourse – Coila
• 30th June – 16th July 2011 – Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra - USA tour as Musical Director
• Alistair McCulloch Trio Scottish Tour 2011
  • 27th Jul - Ceilidh Place, Ullapool
  • 28th Jul - Edderton Hall
  • 29th Jul - Portmahomack Hall
  • 30th Jul - Aros, Portree
  • 1st Aug - Tarbert Community Hall, Harris
  • 2nd Aug - Lochmaddy Hall, North Uist
  • 3rd Aug - Royal Hotel, Brora
  • 4th Aug - Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore
  • 5th Aug - Wellington School, Ayr
  • 6th Aug - Eastgate Arts Centre, Peebles
• 10th August 2011 – Poolewe Village Hall – Coila
• 12th August 2011 – Plockton Village Hall – Coila
• 6th – 9th October 2011 – Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Festival – Iain Cathcart
• 29th October 2011 – Salutation Hotel, Perth – Iain Cathcart
• 12th November 2011 - Warsaw - David Vernon
• 26th November 2011 – St Andrews Ball in Brussels - Coila
• 5th Dec 2011 - Ramada Hotel, Doha, Qatar - John Carmichael
• 25th Jan 2012 - MacRobert Arts Centre, Stirling - Alistair McCulloch Trio
• 28th Jan 2012 - Intercontinental Hotel, Almaty, Kazakhstan - Coila
• 4th-5th Feb 2012 - Directing residential Scottish Music Course with Bolton String Orchestra
• 3rd March 2012 – Adjudicating at National Association of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs Annual Festival, Inchyra Grange Hotel, Polmont
• 6th May 2012 – BBC diamond jubilee broadcast - Iain Cathcart
• 8th June 2012 – Premiere of new song for visit of Olympic Torch
• 16th June 2012 – Stockholm, Sweden - Coila
• 23rd – 27th July – Scottish Music Summer School, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
• 25th July 2012 – Irvine Folk Club - Alistair McCulloch Trio
• 31st July 2012 – Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore - Alistair McCulloch Trio
• 1st August 2012 – Aros, Portree - Alistair McCulloch Trio
• 2nd August 2012 – Ceilidh Place, Ullapool - Alistair McCulloch Trio
• 3rd/4th August – Portmahomack Folk Weekend - Alistair McCulloch Trio
• 24th November 2012 – Warsaw, Poland - David Vernon
  

RECENT NEWS

Newly commissioned work for Olympic Torch visiting Ayrshire
Alistair has been commissioned to compose a song to commemorate the Olympic Torch passing through South Ayrshire on 8th June 2012. In collaboration with local schools the piece will be performed by various ensembles at eight specially selected locations in the county, culminating in the finale performance on Ayr's low green which will feature a full orchestra, choir, mini pipe band and rock band. A recording will be made of the piece which will be the soundtrack to a specially commissioned film.

Scottish Tour 2012
The Alistair McCulloch Trio returns this summer with its 12th annual Scottish Tour and bookings are currently being taken. Featuring Alistair (fiddle), whistle wizard and former Capercaillie member Marc Duff (whistles), and 2005 "Instrumentalist of the Year" and Old Blind Dogs member Aaron Jones (bouzouki/guitar/vocals) the tour commences on 30th July 2012. With a programme of driving traditional tunes and modern day compositions, to the emotive tones of Alistair's self-penned airs and the lyrical songs of Aaron Jones, this is a collaboration not to be missed!

Kazakhstan
In January 2012, Coila was once again invited to perform in Almaty, Kazakhstan for the annual Burns Supper. Another great trip!

Diamond Jubilee Broadcast
Following the recent release of the Iain Cathcart Scottish Dance Band's 'Truly Scrumptious' CD the band has been asked to record a special BBC broadcast to commemorate the queen's diamond jubilee on 6th May 2012.

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Traditional Music Graded Exams
Alistair is one of the fiddle examiners for this programme and is happy to answer any queries. For further info visit - http://gradedexams.rsamd.ac.uk/