Mairearad Green and Anna Massie

Ukrainian Community Centre, 14 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh

"Having played alongside each other for over ten years, they revel in an intuitive approach to each other's musical ideas and interpretations, and an almost telepathic communication on stage" (Hi-Arts), "effortlessly showcasing the fruits of duo partnership to the highest level, creating music more than the sum of just two parts" (The Scotsman).

Mairearad and Anna both grew up in the Scottish Highlands amidst very similar musical backgrounds (most notably, mandolin playing dads!), and so share an innate understanding of Scottish culture and music. As a duo they have enjoyed many successes, including five star reviews in The Scotsman and high praise from KT Tunstall, becoming a much-loved live act.

Their three albums - 2009's eponymous debut, Doubling (2013) and Best Day (2015) received wide critical acclaim. "Mairearad and Anna" was recorded live, just the two musicians the live double act, whilst Doubling features many layered tracks, building a more complex sound, though still just from the two musicians. At the heart of Doubling remains the live duo sets, intricately arranged and executed with symbiotic sympathy, enhancing their must-see reputation. The fourth album Farran (August 2018), Scots for starboard, represents exactly how this virtuosic duo perform live.

You guys were killing itamazing playing!" (KT Tunstall).

"full of energy and verve. first class "(R2 Magazine).

An exuberant, beautifully recorded albumcrisp, clean and crystalline" (fRoots).

Website: https://www.mairearadandanna.com/

Opening act: John Blek https://johnblek.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbL46CSvi63n-ijGWTi_Qpg