Iain says :
"As I pursued my dream of being a shepherd I met shepherds, farmers and gamekeepers of old. Men who played and sung of the land they worked. I still live that life and believe that it is dying out. My song writing and music and the inspiration for it come from the land I work and the people I meet. My music is part of me and my lifestyle."
Along with Iain the trio includes Gregor Lowrey, one of the best known accordion players in Scotland today who's sensitive and dynamic playing bring a depth and emotion seldom heard from "the box" and Marc Duff formerly of Capercaillie and one of the most gifted musicians in trad. music.
Due to other commitments Gregor Lowrey steps to one side and some of the gigs in October find John Somerville of Croft No 5 join the Trio.
Together the trio weave music of great beauty. depth and power around Iain's rich clear voice and evocative imagery of his songs.
The Trio are based in Argyll Scotland, but are happy to travel Worldwide!
The Iain Thomson Trio will be touring in 2010,
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Iain’s compositions are written sensitively and his down to earth approach comes from his work as a shepherd on the beautiful Isle of Mull off the West Coast of Scotland, His songs and tunes of the changing face of Argyll inspires his listeners and moves the hearts and souls of his audience.
Gregor is one of the best known accordion players in Scotland today. His dynamic and subtle playing style contributes greatly to the bands unique sound.
Gregor is well known also for playing with the bands Blackeyed Biddy and Ceilidh Minogue.
Marc Duff co-founded the celtic band Capercaillie with whom he has toured extensively and made many successful recordings. His time spent at the Guildhall School of Music has given him an eclectic taste in music and a distinct style of playing which has kept him in demand as a session musician and a teacher. Since leaving Capercaillie in 1995 to pursue his own career, he has worked with many prominent artists, playing low D whistle, Bodhran, bouzouki and wind synthesizer.
Recently he has toured in Scotland with Dr Fred Freeman, presenting a series of successful workshops.
Forward thinking musician and composer fusing elements of accordion with new, traditional and original sounds.
Playing and recorded with Croft No. Five, Salsa Celtica, Session A9, Franz Ferdinand, David Byrne, John Rae's Celtic feet, Fire in the Bog, the Vital signs and the infamous Walk about Ceilidh band . Written music for the Arches theater companies darkly comic version of 'Tam o Shanter' and the magical Eastern European fairytale production of 'Hansel and Gretel'.
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