Presents

Old Blind Dogs   Saturday, March 9, 2002 8:00  Holy Trinity

...from Scotland is a band on the cutting edge of Scotland's roots revival. Dynamic percussion and bluesy harmonica blend with the small pipes and whistle and a fine blend of guitar, cittern, mandolin and fiddle. Pair that with rich vocals and a wonderful feel for the traditional set in a new and exciting fusion of the present and the past, and you can understand why the last five tours in the US have cemented them a loyal following in the States as well as in the United Kingdom What people are saying about Old Blind Dogs: Los Angeles Times: “…much like fellow countrymen the Battlefield Band and Belfast’s Craobh Rua, Old blind Dogs respects tradition without being confined by it.”  Rhythm: “… the sound is at once a lonesome walk in the Highlands and a pint in a smoky pub.  Comparisons could be made to Pentangle, Capercaillie or the Tannahill Weavers, but Old Blind Dogs really sound like no one but themselves.—Rob Huffman  Green Linnet: …”Since forming in 1990, the Old Blind Dogs have stood on the cutting edge of Scotland’s roots revival.  The band has developed its own trademark style in which dynamic percussion and bluesy harmonica fuel the delicately phrased melodies of traditional songs.  Armed with a brand new line-up and a new album called “The World’s Room”, the Dogs are putting the sounds of northeastern Scotland firmly on the world-music map.”   Old Blind Dogs Web Site Song Sample