Ryan Young

Johnny Whalley catches up with Scottish fiddler Ryan Young, who chats about learning to play the fiddle again and how one of his big heroes, Martin Hayes, will produce and perform on his third album.

‘Just a Second’ showcases the exceptional talent of the young Scottish fiddler Ryan Young. He brings out the true essence of every tune, taking the listener on a journey from blissful tranquillity to foot-tapping stomps. It’s a delightful musical experience from start to finish.

Some of our favourites from Sidmouth Folk Festival 2022 Ham Concerts include Eddi Reader plus Ryan Young & David Foley, Show of Hands plus Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, Spiers & Boden plus Bryony Griffith & Alice Jones, and Kate Rusby plus Jack Rutter.

One for fans of traditional fiddle music, watch the incredibly talented Scottish fiddle player Ryan Young performing with Chris Amer on guitar. Make sure you catch Ryan on one of his many tour dates this year.

Watch contemporary folk Fiddle/Piano duo Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach performing at Eden Court for the Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail Finale. Plus a new video of them performing with Owen Sinclair and Ryan Young.

It’s tempting to say that we can expect great things from Ryan Young in the future. His quiet success to date and open, exploratory style is evidence of an impressive, budding talent. That future has already begun to open up, though. Ryan Young’s debut is a remarkable and fascinating album that no fan of traditional fiddle should miss.

Eight of Scotland’s best young folk musicians are touring the country over the next three months to showcase the talent of the finalists and winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Competition (2015). The tour kicks off in Helensburgh on Thursday 6th October.