Hello! Welcome to www.loriwatson.co.uk
I hope you enjoy the site. You can see information on music, events, projects and the band Lori Watson and Rule of Three. You can also listen to sample tracks and download sheet music and lyrics.
Please feel free to drop me a line at lori@loriwatson.co.uk
NEWS:
Rule of Three!
The artists previously known as Lori Watson Three are now Lori Watson and Rule of Three.
Celtic Connections!
We’re still recovering from the whirlwind that is Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow. A big apology to all our audience who were looking forward to the songs – due to a chest infection and despite intensive gargle-torture we just couldn’t coax Lori’s vocal chords back into action until our last spot in the final weekend. We hope you enjoyed our instrumental numbers all the same.
Folkherbst im Malzhaus!
The European Unique Folk Music Competition of Germany. Lori Watson and Rule of Three were nominated for the “Eiserner Eversteiner” and performed in the series of concerts in Plauen, Germany for a panel of judges and a voting audience!
Burnsong Win!
Lori’s song Merl recently won the national songwriting competition run by Burnsong.
In The Pipeline!
There are a few projects coming up including the new Lori Watson and Rule of Three album, a new release from Border Fiddles and the James Hogg: A Life In Music CD which will feature live recordings from the show and James Hogg’s own fiddle. And watch out for the imminent solo release from Innes Watson - sure to be a stunner!
Album Reviews!
LORI WATSON:THREE read the reviews here. The Albums page has sample tracks, downloadable lyrics and links to buy the CD. The album is available through ISLE Music Scotland and all good music shops - if it’s not there please request it and our distributor will get some on the shelves.
Learn Borders Fiddle Online!
Four half-hour video lessons including repertoire and technique are available from Ayepod.
Downloadable Notation!
Border Gaitherin (reel in A) and Ursus Philosopher (jig in Bm) available on the Music page.
If you would like to be informed of events and news you can join our mailing list for an update a few times a year. Just email us at lori@loriwatson.co.uk with ‘mailing list’ in the subject bar. You can also download previous Mail here:
Mail One Aug 07
Mail Two Jan 08
Short Biography:
Currently a PhD student at the RSAMD, Lori grew up in the Scottish Borders playing traditional music from a young age. A BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2002 and 2003 Finalist, Lori has performed extensively throughout Britain and Europe. She has broadcast on radio, television and internet throughout Europe and in the USA. Performing with artists such as Brian McNeill, Aly Bain, Cathal McConnell, Dick Gaughan, Duncan Chisholm, Karine Polwart, The Unusual Suspects and Scottish Women has solidified Lori's reputation as a leading traditional musician of her generation.
Lori's own compositions are both true to the tradition and contemporary. Her singing and fiddle playing deliver a stunning performance rich in personality. Here you have a unique, individual voice creating sounds of beauty in fiddle and song.
Lori also enjoys the freedom to release her music independently on family label ISLE Music Scotland and directed and produced the Borders Young Fiddles album released in 2004.
