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Cateran are a Scottish Acoustic / Folk / Americana Band.
Originally formed in 2014 the band is comprised of a group of seasoned musicians and friends who had previously played in many different bands and in many guises.
In addition to their own set of self penned and recorded songs, Cateran also perform a selection of hand picked cover versions, all performed in their own style.
Featuring five vocalists and with influences including the Eagles; Crosby Stills Nash & Young and Runrig, to name but a few, their sound features warm, close, blended harmonies, which underpin their melodic but meaningful song-writing style.
2017 saw the release of Cateran’s debut album, ‘Southerness’, with the release being celebrated with a capacity crowd at The Fort Theatre in Bishopbriggs. It was also featured on BBC Radio Scotlands popular ‘Iain Anderson Show’.
The band are currently putting the finishing touches to their next album, which will be released late 2022/ early2023. Recognising the change in the music market, this album will be physically produced in USB form, whilst also being made available on all of the main digital platforms.
The band has already enjoyed extensive exposure and recognition for two recent singles they released; ‘Rise’ and ‘I’ll Always Be There’. Both songs received numerous radio station plays across a wide range of countries; UK, Ireland, Canada, USA and Australian
stations have all picked up and featured these songs. Cateran were particularly pleased to have high profile stations in Nashville, Memphis and New York, to name a few States, playing their music.
Emerging from COVID lockdowns, in 2022, they sold out and played concerts in Scotland plus featured in a prominent slot at the annual ‘Moira Furnace Folk Festival’ in England, where their performance received excellent feedback. More live gigs are in the pipeline.
For more information or to discuss any forthcoming events, please contact Cateran via their website or Facebook page. They would be delighted to hear from you.
The Band ~ Wullie Allan -Guitar & Vocals / Michael Canavan - Keyboards Vocals/ Jack Fay - Guitar Vocals /Bill Hughes - Guitar & Vocals / William McKeown - Drums & Percussion / John Fitzgerald - Bass & Vocals Live Sound & Production - Gerry Sullivan www.cateranband.com https://www.facebook.com/CateranOfficial/