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Deaf Shepherd
As a young band breathing vibrant new life into old musical traditions, Deaf Shepherd perfectly embody the buoyant cultural confidence of 21st century Scotland.
Six superbly talented musicians, on fiddles, bagpipes, whistle, bouzouki, guitar, bodhran and vocals, Deaf Shepherd draw their influences and material from the length and breadth of Scotland, combining traditional tunes and songs with hand-picked contemporary compositions, including many of the band's own.
Mojo Magazine - "Something stirs in that strange beast folk rock. Storming out of Scotland, Deaf Shepherd, all bagpipey rock 'n' reel are gobbling up bookings at this year's festivals.."
Alastair Clark (5th December 1997) - BEST OF THE WEEK ***** - "Bravely swimming against the powerful crossover tide, and avoiding those tempting rock-pools on the way, this young band deliver a magnificent blast of fresh, invigorating Scottish music, with Rory Campbell's brilliant, unbridled Highland bagpipes leading the charge... The ensembles are a glorious blaze of sound, the sheer swing and vigour of the Highland pipes propelling the band along on bare, string-driven rhythm patterns. Campbell switches to breathy whistle on some tracks, and still the itching, propulsive surge is there. Amazing... "
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