Ewan McLennan

Ewan McLennan

Ewan McLennan, 2014
Background information
Born (1986-07-31) 31 July 1986
London
Genres Folk, roots
Occupation(s) Musician, Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist
Instruments Guitar, Piano
Years active 2010 – present
Labels Fellside Records
Website ewanmclennan.co.uk

Ewan McLennan is a Scottish folk musician and singer-songwriter. Although born in London, McLennan grew up in Edinburgh, and studied classical music on the piano. Later, he took up the guitar and as he had developed a strong interest in folk music, he started playing folk and acoustic music clubs in 2010. That year he was signed to Fellside Records and recorded his first album 'Rags & Robes',[1] which cemented his reputation on the UK folk circuit, and led to him winning the 2011 Horizon Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.[2]

His second album, 'The Last Bird To Sing', was released in 2012,[3] and led to further awards... two Spiral Earth Awards[4] and the Alistair Hulett Memorial Prize[5] for Political Songwriting.

Mike Harding, then of BBC Radio 2, said "I was completely and utterly bowled over by Ewan's music. One of the most exciting new voices I've heard in years. Deep commitment and understanding is the bedrock, and there's a sure touch here that runs through the music like iron. He sings beautifully, with great sincerity, great empathy, he's terrific!", and indeed went on to interview McLennan on his weekly folk show.[6]

McLennan was invited to be part of BBC's Transatlantic Sessions in 2013, which saw him performing and recording alongside internationally renowned musicians from both sides of the Atlantic.[7]

In September 2014 McLennan's 3rd album "Stories Still Untold" was released. Songlines Magazine said, "Ewan McLennan continues his evolution into a major figure on the Scottish folk scene".[8] Bright Young Folk commented, "Ewan delivers both traditional and original songs with real passion and honesty"[9] and included a lengthy interview with McLennan in September.[10] In November, SongLines Magazine said "Ewan McLennan continues his evolution into a major figure on the Scottish folk scene".[11]

Discography

Rags & Robes

Rags & Robes
Studio album by Ewan McLennan
Released 2010
Label Fellside Records
  1. "Tramps & Hawkers"
  2. "Jamie Foyers"
  3. "Arthur Mcbride"
  4. "Old Man's Song"
  5. "Jock Stewart"
  6. "Another Morning's Beggar"
  7. "Joe Hill"
  8. "Jer The Rigger Flowers Of Edinburgh"
  9. "As I Roved Out"
  10. "A Man's A Man For A' That"
  11. "Jute Mill Song"
  12. "I'm A Rover"
  13. "Yorkshire Regiment"
  14. "Auld Lang Syne"

The Last Bird To Sing

The Last Bird To Sing
Studio album by Ewan McLennan
Released 2012
Label Fellside Records
  1. "Rolling Hills Of The Borders"
  2. "Whistling The Esperanza"
  3. "Jamie Raeburn"
  4. "Banks Of Marble"
  5. "The Last Bird To Sing"
  6. "Reeling & Staggering / Napolean Crossing The Alps"
  7. "Lichtbob's Lassie"
  8. "Joe Glenton"
  9. "Butcher's Boy"
  10. "Killyclare"
  11. "The Lass Of Aughrim / Ae Fond Kiss"

Stories Still Untold

Stories Still Untold
Studio album by Ewan McLennan
Released 2014
Label Fellside Records
  1. "A Beggar"
  2. "Out On The Banks"
  3. "The Shearing"
  4. "Aye Waulkin' O"
  5. "Song Of The Lower Classes"
  6. "Tales From Down At The Harp"
  7. "The Ballad Of Amy Neilson"
  8. "Rattlin' Roarin' Willie"
  9. "The False Young Man"
  10. "Prince Robert"
  11. "The Granite Cage"
  12. "Henry Joy"
  13. "Coorie Doon"

References

  1. ↑ "FATEA Magazine Review "Rags & Robes"". Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  2. ↑ "Radio 2 – Folk Awards 2011". BBC. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "Folk Radio Review "The Last Bird To Sing", 2012". Folk Radio. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  4. ↑ "Spiral Earth Awards 2013". Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  5. ↑ "Alistair Hulett Songwriting Prize 2013". Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  6. ↑ "Interview with Mike Harding, 2012". BBC. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  7. ↑ "Transatlantic Sessions - 'Whistling The Esperanza', 2013". BBC. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  8. ↑ "Songlines Magazine review of "Stories Still Untold", 2014". Songlines Magazine. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  9. ↑ "Bright Young Folk review of "Stories Still Untold", 2014". Bright Young Folk. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  10. ↑ "Bright Young Folk interview, Sept 2014". Bright Young Folk. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  11. ↑ "Songlines Magazine review of "Stories Still Untold", 2014". Songlines Magazine. Retrieved 30 November 2014.

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