Ross Ainslie & The Sanctuary Band and Leonard Barry Trio

Widely regarded as one of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians and composers, Ross Ainslie gets together with collaborators The Sanctuary Band to perform tracks from the brand-new album, Pool — the last of Ross’s trio of “Journey Albums.” The band will also play tracks from the first two albums, Sanctuary (2017) and Vana (2020). 

The Sanctuary Band features Ross on Pipes, Whistles and Cittern, Greg Lawson on Fiddle, Paul Towndrow on Sax, Steve Byrnes on Guitar, Hamish Napier on Keys, James Lindsay on Bass, James Mackintosh on Drums and Percussion and new recruit Paul Jennings on Congas and Drums.

“Scotland’s most sought-after piper.” – The Scotsman

Celebrated uilleann piper Leonard Barry’s playing ranges from the slides and jigs of Sliabh Luachra in his native Kerry to the reels of the Sligo coast where he lives today. After decades touring with many of Ireland’s finest singers, at Celtic Connections 2024 Leonard took centre stage, releasing his third solo album, Littoral, produced by Michael McGoldrick who features along with guests including Kevin Burke, Seamie O’Dowd, and Alice Allen. Live, Leonard is partnered by fiddler Andy Morrow and various album guests in ensembles from trio to sextet: for this show they are joined by Ali Hutton on guitar. 

Supported by Culture Ireland.

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