TRIP

TRIP are a Glasgow based six-piece band whose music unites the kindred Celtic traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Northumbria and the Isle of Man; a reflection of where each band member hails from.

Their powerful, driven and distinctive sound is underpinned by a versatile top-line featuring accordion, fiddle and flute/whistle, along with a dynamic rhythm section of piano, guitar and bodhran. Their considered arrangements feature a blend of traditional melodies and self-penned tunes and songs, which celebrate the band’s roots in traditional music, while showcasing their contemporary, cross-genre influences.

The impressive line-up features Newcastle accordionist Michael Biggins (BBC Young Traditional Musician of the year 2021), Sligo flautist Tiernan Courell (All-Ireland champion) and Manx fiddler Isla Callister with fellow Scots, Alasdair MacKenzie (guitar and voice), Rory Matheson (piano) and Craig Baxter (bodhran).