In Conversation with Laura Wilkie 27th July 2024..

I will be in conversation with Laura Wilkie  about her new album Vent on Saturday 27^th July 2024 on Celtic Music Radio – listen again on above link
Vent features an array of amazing talent including: Ian Carr on guitars/harmonium; Sarah Hayes on keys/flute/vocals; Joe Rattray on bass; Rachel Sermanni on vocals; Hannah Read on electric guitar; and Alice Allen on cello as well as improvised vocal samples by Pippa Blundell, Hannah Findlay, Gillian Fleetwood, Rona Lightfoot and Imogen Macleod
Laura has toured internationally with various projects including; Kinnaris Quintet, Ian Carr, Ross Ainslie, Niteworks, Claire Hastings, Beth Malcolm and Siobhan Miller. As a founding member of Fat-Suit, Laura has been inspired to play with elements of improvisation in different styles, making her a versatile influence on each project. Collaborations include with; Shooglenifty, Man of the Minch, Rachel Sermanni, Elephant Sessions, Paul Towndrow’s Keywork Orchestra, Fatherson, The GRIT Orchestra and many more. Laura received a ‘Danny’ along with Rachel Sermani in 2010

Credits
Laura Wilkie and Sarah Hayes Producer
Stuart Hamilton Engineer
Andy Bell Mix
Sam Proctor Master
Louise Bichan Artwork
Robin Beatty Design

TRACKLIST

1. I Am Sad In the Braes of The Glen 5
2. Lift Up My Love 4
3. I’m Not Alone
4. Mermaid
5. A New Story 2
6. A Man Ran Off 1
7. Albatross 6
8. The Sailor Has Good Chat
9. Try 3