Irish singer, songwriter and fiddle player Gráinne Brady tours England and Scotland this summer with The Highest Blossom, a collection of contemporary folk songs rooted in tradition and rich in storytelling.

Originally from Co. Cavan, Ireland, Gráinne is known for her work across traditional and contemporary folk music. While widely recognised as a fiddle player, songwriting has become an increasingly important part of her creative work in recent years.

The Highest Blossom features original songs and collaborations with acclaimed songwriters Boo Hewerdine and Findlay Napier. Rooted in folk traditions yet addressing contemporary themes, the project places strong emphasis on lyric, melody and storytelling.

For most dates on the tour, Gráinne performs solo, presenting an intimate collection of songs in simple, direct arrangements that allow the words and melodies to take centre stage. The performances draw on folk song traditions while exploring ideas of movement, belonging, change and personal experience.

"Gráinne is one of the most naturally musical people I know. And when she sings a song she transports us."
— Boo Hewerdine

"... a banquet for the senses..."
— Folkworld

"Arrangements evoke both adversity and lively inner strength."
— RnR Magazine

TOUR DATES

ENGLAND

21 June – Glossop (with support from Leo Brazil) Tickets

22 June – Leeds Tickets

23 June – Newcastle (with support from Alasdair Paul) Tickets

SCOTLAND

27 June – Comrie (with Michael Biggins) Tickets

1 July – The Old Inn, Skye – 9pm (Free Event)

3 July – Kilmuir Hall, Skye – 12.30pm (Tickets on door)

4 July – Duror Tickets

5 July – Castlebay Hotel, Barra – 7pm (Free Event)

A special exception is the Comrie concert on 27 June, where Gráinne will be joined by acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Michael Biggins (BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2021). Together they will present a dynamic programme of traditional and contemporary Irish and Scottish music, alongside selections from Gráinne´s songwriting project The Highest Blossom.

Connect with Gráinne Brady

www.grainnebradyfiddle.com 

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