Daimh, support from Leo Stannard

Daimh are a Gaelic super group who are based in the West Highlands of Scotland. They shall be bringing some beautiful folk music to The Old Bridge Inn with jigs, reels and ballads for an absolute delight to the ears.

Daimh were formed around the turn of the century and taking the name from the Gaelic word for “kinship” Daimh (pronounced Dive) have taken their contemporary take of Highland and Gaelic music to over 20 countries, setting audiences alight from Moscow to San Francisco.

With a reputation as giants of the Bagpipes and Fiddle, Angus Mackenzie and Gabe McVarish lead the melodic powerhouse with fellow founder member Ross Martin underpinning the groove on the Guitar. The Band are joined by “new guy” Murdo “Yogi” Cameron on Mandola and Accordion to complete the instrumental line up.

Daimh have always had the renown and notoriety of working with some of the finest Gaelic singers in Scotland and the current line up only serves to cement that distinction with the addition of the Gaelic firmaments most rapidly rising star, Ellen MacDonald on vocals. Recent accolades include last year’s award for the “Best Folk Band in Europe” at the prestigious Folkherbst competition in Germany and most recently winner of “Folk Band of the Year” at the Scottish Traditional Music Awards.

Support will come from Leo Stannard who is a 20 year old singer from Leicester. His influences include Damien Rice, Neil Young, Bon Iver and John Martyn which can be heard through his incredible voice.