Project SMOK - EDINBURGH

Project SMOK emerges as a dynamic force within Glasgow's session scene, melding the exceptional talents of BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year, Ali Levack, and his award-winning piping alongside Ewan Baird's rhythmic mastery on bodhrán, complemented by Pablo Lafuente's genre-bending guitar playing.

Their musical alchemy transcends boundaries, seamlessly blending neo-trad roots with Scottish West Coast styles alongside the pulse of indie pop.

Project SMOK surprises and delights, offering a virtuosic, high-energy experience that captivates audiences.

Boasting over 2 million Spotify streams, sold-out European shows, and nominations for prestigious awards, they redefine tradition with each electrifying note, showcasing a musical journey into uncharted territories.

"I don't think I can find words suitable for how good they are.”

– Bruce MacGregor, BBC Travelling Folk

“You will simply not hear a better group for sheer, unadulterated virtuosity…”
– MNPR Magazine

“…one of the freshest sounding albums in any genre likely to be released this year”.
– Bright Young Folk (Review of their second album, ‘The Outset’