Kinnaris Q in Comrie

KINNARIS Q is the powerhouse group forging new attitudes towards traditional and contemporary folk music with their unique signature sound.

Full of joyful enthusiasm, their music is a celebration of culture, connection, and the sheer joy of making music together. Expect intricate arrangements, uplifting harmonies and big, bold, party vibes.

‘powerful, fresh, euphoric, raw, enigmatic and highly emotive’

Having forged an iconic sound like no other, KINNARIS Q delivers the perfect combination, remaining faithful to their acoustic traditional roots while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of innovation. Their arrangements draw on global folk influences with elegance and sophistication, situating them at the forefront of the contemporary traditional Scottish music scene.

The four pillars of the band are accomplished musicians and composers, renowned for their individual styles. Their approach to creating music together is innovative, impulsive and instinctive, lending itself to a creative freedom that has established them as a must-see act.

From the beginning, KINNARIS Q has grasped the attention of festivals, media, peers and audiences across the globe, receiving widespread critical acclaim including The Belhaven Bursary for Innovation in Music (2019).

Recent collaborations have included writing and performing with musical heroes Karine Polwart, Julie Fowlis, Dreamers’ Circus, Frigg, and a guest appearance in pop superstar George Ezra’s End to End documentary on Amazon Prime.

BAND MEMBERS

JENN BUTTERWORTH GUITAR // OCTAVE // STOMP

LAURA-BETH SALTER MANDOLIN // TENOR GUITAR

AILEEN REID 5-STRING FIDDLE

FIONA MACASKILL FIDDLE

Kinnaris Q website is here 
Listen to Kinnaris Q on Bandcamp here