Over the last 25 years, Session A9 have earned their reputation as one of the best live bands in the country, adored by fellow artists and the wider public alike. It's no wonder they're frequently described as a 'Scottish supergroup'. A concert review in The Times quoted 'playing with zest, finesse, harmonic sensitivity and an element of cheek and mischief'.
The seven-piece band is Kevin Henderson, Adam Sutherland, Gordon Gunn and Charlie Mckerron on fiddles; David Robertson on percussion; Marc Clement on guitar and vocals; and Brian Mcalpine on keyboards. Members of the band can also be seen in Capercaillie, The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc, Deacon Blue, Treacherous Orchestra, The Grit Orchestra and The Celtic Fiddle Festival among other acts.
Session A9 have recorded six albums, the most recent being 'The Magic Roundabout', which was nominated for Album of the Year at Scots Trad Music Awards. They were also named best live act in 2012.
“Session A9 are the best band to come out of Scotland in 100 years” Dougie Maclean
“Tighter than James Brown” The Proclaimers
“Fantastic tunes, great banter and a good fun time makes it a show not to be missed” Edinburgh Music Review
“Fiercely bright and energetic contemporary instrumental music with a full heart and a head for invention” Songlines
“A richness of sound that can verge on the symphonic... From reflective to mesmerising to downright barnstorming.” The Herald