MF Biography 2015 - The Mad Ferret Band

The Mad Ferret Band
Biography 2015!
Folk Duo, Perth, Scotland!
The Mad Ferret Band are a Scottish duo, known on the folk
scene for their hard hitting blend of traditional and
contemporary Folk music. Their lively, energetic
performances are packed with “blisteringly fast Mandolin
solos”, tight harmonies, driving Cajon beats and earthmoving Guitar sounds. The influence from both Scottish and
Irish folk music has helped shape their unique sound.!
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The Duo features Chris Woods on Mandolin, Guitar and
Vocals and Sandy Stirton on Guitar, Cajon and Vocals.!
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Based in Perth, Scotland they are an extremely hard
working band having played an average of 180 gigs a year
across the U.K. and Europe. Since forming in 2012 they
have been honing their music by playing the pub and small
venue scene. !
They look to be even busier in 2015, with more festival
performances and European tours on the way.!
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Notable gigs include: Danny Kyle Stage at Celtic
Connections 2014, Northern Roots Festival 2014 & 2015,
Montrose Music Festival, Mull Music Festival, Edinburgh
Fringe Festival, Perth Concert Hall 2014, multiple European
tours in Switzerland.!
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Releases!
Their first studio album was released in september 2014 on
their own label, Mad Ferret Records. They received a
rapturous reception at a full Perth Concert Hall, this was a
great platform for the launch of their new album. “… hienergy mix of traditional and contemporary Folk” – Folk
Radio UK!
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They have also received nation airplay on BBC Radio
Scotland as well as many local networks.!
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In 2012 they released their first album, entitled – A Live
Album!
“Containing an infectious mix of traditional tunes,
emotive ballads and rousing foot stompers” "
– Heartland FM!
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In 2015 their calendar is already filling up with festival
appearances at Brew At The Bog, Mull Music Fest and
various shows including folk clubs, halls and pubs. Including
support slots with SKERRYVORE, PEATBOG FEARIES,
RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS.!
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“… hi-energy mix of
traditional
and
contemporary Folk” – Folk Radio UK"
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“the best in new roots
talent!”!
– Bruce Macgregor, BBC Radio Scotland presenter, director
of Northern Roots Festival.!
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“Mad Ferret are the best
band on the circuit”!
– Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh!
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“… really enjoyed having
them on the show. Easy going
guys, unlike their great, foot
stompin’ music!”!
– Madelaine Cave, East Coast FM.