A stunning synthesis of virtuosity and energy, The Outside Track's marriage of Canadian, Scottish and Irish music, song and dance has been rapturously received around the world. Hailing from Ireland, Scotland, Cape Breton and Vancouver, its five members are united by a love of traditional music and a commitment to creating new music on its foundation. Using fiddle, accordion, harp, guitar, flute, step-dance and vocals these five virtuosos blend boundless energy with unmistakable joie de vivre. Each player within The Outside Track is a master of their chosen instrument with the band stacking up an impressive amount of international awards.
The Outside Track were awarded 'Best Group' in the 2012 Live Ireland Awards and the Chicago Tradition in Review Awards. Live Ireland has called them 'Among the top bands in the world - stunning on every cut!'.
The Outside Track line up comprises Mairi Rankin (the Rankins, Beolach - fiddle, vocals, stepdance) Norah Rendell (Canadian Traditional Singer if the Year nominee - vocals, flute, whistle), Ailie Robertson (Live Ireland Winner, BBC Young Trad Finalist - harp), Fiona Black (BBC Fame Academy Winner - accordion), and Cillian O'Dalaigh (Trazz, guitar, vocals, stepdance).
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