In Conversation with Raintown 18th May 2024..
Join me for Album of The Week on Celtic Music Radio on Saturday 18th May, at 12pm when I will be In conversation with Claire, Paul and Steve Lawrence about their release of Raintown’s new album ‘Acoustic Heart’, which album launch was on 17th May in the Òran Mór
Band Members
Claire, Paul and Stevie are joined by Scott MacPherson (bass, harmony vocals), Fiona Cuthill (fiddle, viola), John Alexander (drums), Fraser Speirs (harmonica), Iain Duff (accordion, piano), Catherine Ashcroft (Uilleann pipes, whistles), Tim Black (five-string banjo), Wendy Weatherby (cello), Dougie Stevenson (dobro), Leon Thorne (saxophones), Douglas West (trumpet), Stephen Caban (acoustic guitar) andPhilip Woodrow (snare drum).|Glasgow-based duo Raintown, known for their explosive brand of contemporary Scottish country music, have announced the release of their third studio album Acoustic Heart.
Out Friday 26 April, the record delves into a rich tapestry of acoustic sounds and heartfelt melodies, showcasing a seamless blend of Celtic, Country and acoustic elements, all underpinned by the band’s signature dynamic energy and unmistakable vocal identity.
The beloved duo, comprising husband and wife Claire McArthur Bain on vocals and Paul Bain on vocals and guitar, undergo a transformation like never before with Acoustic Heart, breaking away from their previous rock-infused releases and leaning into Celtic-inspired transatlantic melodies, all the while remaining quintessentially Raintown.
While the record is led by Claire and Paul, Acoustic Heart is a testament to the power of combined creativity. It features an impressive lineup of musicians including longtime bandmate Stevie Lawrence (acoustic guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, percussion), whose rich background in Scottish traditional music came to the fore in the album’s production.
