Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar

Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar give us an insight into the songs on their latest album ‘Utopia and Wasteland’ which “explores a formidable range of human emotions and political ideas, and one that flits easily between the minuscule detail and the grand statement.”

Utopia and Wasteland explores a formidable range of human emotions and political ideas, and one that flits easily between the minuscule detail and the grand statement. An exceptional album from one of the most exciting duos not just in folk but in any genre.

The Silent Majority is an album which firmly establishes the reputations of Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar as one of the best duos on the British folk circuit today and if there’s any justice in this world, it will sell by the wagonload to existing fans and newcomers alike.

Roots 66 is a new folk festival to be held at The Theatre By The Lake in Keswick over the weekend of Feb 5-7th 2016 which will incorporate two showcase concerts to celebrate 40 Years of Fellside Recordings. Lineup includes Chris While & Julie Matthews, Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies, The Mighty Doonans, Ewan McLennan and more.

Rob chats to Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar – “there’s a humour and chemistry between them that not only shines through in their music, but also makes them…well, extremely likeable.” They also have a new album on the way…

This summer sees the exciting new Tweed Project taking to the festival road featuring Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar alongside Scotland’s Mischa MacPherson, Innes White and Ali Levack. The combined skills and passion of this new project make them a highlight of any festival.

With their 2nd album The Call Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar prove the merit of two consecutive Folk Awards. They give FRUK some exclusive insight into their inspirations and much more.

The Call marks the pinnacle of two astonishing years of consecutive Folk Award triumphs, as Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar deliver a masterful second album. Out now.