Rura’s ‘Dusk Moon’ is an expertly crafted suite of new material that showcases both the compositional and performance prowess of all four band members; from moody musical landscapes to blowing up a storm that would get any audience on its feet and dancing, this album has it all.
There was a definite buzz around RURA’s Celtic Connections appearance and their collaborative EP launch gig featuring an extended band and guests: Duncan Chisholm, Julie Fowlis, Hannah Rarity, Ross Ainslie and Michael McGoldrick. It couldn’t have been better.
Rura announce collaborative EP ‘Our Voices Echo’ featuring Michael McGoldrick, Duncan Chisholm, Ross Ainslie, Hannah Rarity and Julie Fowlis. Watch their latest video for ‘Dh’èirich Mi Moch Madainn Cheòthar featuring Julie.
Rura will never forget this night. Armed with this album, we can acquire a small stake in those memories, along with some of the very best contemporary Scottish music.
Rura announce ‘Live at the Old Fruitmarket’, recorded on the final day of Celtic Connections 2020 and featuring a top-class lineup of pals and past collaborators.
On their latest release, Rura return to being an instrumental band. Penning all the tunes themselves, In Praise of Home is a fresh, coherent whole that fully utilises the band’s excellent traditionally rooted musicianship and at the same time never sounds anything less than completely contemporary.
This month finds the Brewery Arts Centre rolling back the years to the heady days of its famous folk festival with a brand new event featuring Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band, Dervish, Rura and more.
Adam has gained confidence in his own ability and taken his music forward on Brighter Still. Not in a new direction, but off on a gentle tangent that explores what else can be achieved when the quality of the song writing leaves ample space for adventure.
The annual InterCeltic festival have announced the names of the artists performing in Porthcawl in March. Among them is RURA from Scotland and Jamie Smith’s Mabon from Wales.
Part Three – Best Folk Music Albums of 2015 including: Steve Tilston, Barrule, Blazin Fiddles, Boo Hewerdine, Kyle Carey, Peatbog Faeries, Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin, Seckou Keita, Urban Folk Quartet and more
Orkney Folk Festival reveal more acts for 2016 including Rura, Session A9, Lynched, Rob Heron and the Teapad Orchestra, Geoff Lakeman, Saltfishforty, The Chair and more.
This year’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards shortlist is announced and voting is now open to the public. We’ve put together a preview of many of the nominations which you can listen to here.
