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In 1990, Kathryn Tickell (an English player of the Northumbrian smallpipes and fiddle) formed the Kathryn Tickell Band. As of 2005, the band consisted of Peter Tickell (Fiddle & guitar), Julian Sutton (Melodeon), Ian Stephenson (Guitar, acoustic bass guitar), and Kathryn Tickell (Northumbrian Pipes and Fiddle). Most recently, Ian Stephenson has been succeeded by Joss Clapp on guitar & acoustic bass guitar.

Described by The Scotsman as 'quite simply the best folk band Scotland has produced in many a year', Deaf Shepherd are a traditional celtic band based in Edinburgh who play both contemporary and traditional Scottish tunes and songs. They are notable for their lively and inventive arrangements as well as their energetic and accomplished live performances.

Skiltron is an Argentinian folk metal band with power, heavy and celtic influences. A lot of their lyrics are based on Scottish history. Emilio Souto − Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Bouzuki
Juan José Fornés − Electric Guitar
Fernando Marty − Bass
Diego Valdez − Vocals
Matias Pena − Drums
Pablo Allen − Bagpipes, Tin whistle

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The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are the winners of the Prime Time BBC One show 'When Will I Be Famous', with a blistering set Rock Bagpipes that astounded the viewers and critics! In 2004 the group appeared on the main stage at T in the Park with the headline band, rock group The Darkness, and a track from the new Red Hot Chilli Pipers CD was recently played on Radio One. The band features Stuart Cassells, the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2005...