GiveWay

Formed in 1998, the group comprises four sisters: Fiona (fiddle/guitar/whistles/backing vocals), Kirsty (accordion/lead vocals), Amy (drums/percussion/backing vocals) and Mairi (keyboards/backing vocals). From an early age, music was at the heart of all the sisters did; at five years old, Fiona started playing the fiddle, Kirsty picked up an accordion at four, Amy was five when she started to play the accordion, then aged thirteen decided to play the drums and Mairi was playing keyboards at the age of six. In the years since the sisters formed their own band, 'GiveWay' have won awards at the acclaimed Scottish music festival 'Celtic Connections' and the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards. They have performed on numerous radio/television shows and at a series of high profile venues including the main stage at 'Cambridge Folk Festival' and Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall. They have also supported top musical acts including Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, Karen Matheson and 'Wolfstone'. 'GiveWay' have already toured extensively in the UK, Europe and the USA; which contines to play a major part in the their touring calendar. Their debut album 'Full Steam Ahead' was released in 2003 and was followed in 2005 by 'Inspired', both of which received widespread international acclaim. In 2008 the band recorded a single 'The Water is Wide' which was produced by Brian Hurren of 'Runrig' (this can be heard at www.myspace.com/givewaymusic). 'GiveWay's' latest album is (like the other two) produced by Phil Cunningham. It is due for release in Spring 2009 and promises to be something special.