SITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Because I've been too busy over the past two years to maintain this space, I've managed to let it get so out of date that i no londer play these songs, gig these areas, or have even seen most of these brilliant artists - Not out of choice, but lack of time! Because of this I'm taking time to revamp everything. Come back in a weeks time and you'll see some beautiful branding being put into effect! Also, if you've been in touch over the past year and I've not got back to you, I'll be doing that within the next week as well! :p
See you again soon,
S
SITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
.. Hey folks, welcome to MySpace.com/SandyStirton!
Have a look around and listen to some tunes, if you like what you see and hear try making a gig and I’ll do my best to entertain you – whether it’s me and my acoustic rockin’ the folk, or the band playing full-blown folk-rock, I’m sure you’ll enjoy the tunes and the banter!
Sandy Stirton was born and bread in Perthshire, Scotland, and was steeped in the local trad and folk music from a very young age. Whilst developing his guitar and vocal technique, Sandy was drawn into many differing varieties of rock music and performed his first gig in a three-piece rock band at the age of fifteen. Working over many years on a range of work, Sandy felt consistently compelled to perform the traditional music of youth and eventually realised this by penning his first folk songs. Folk and Rock - the two musical influences that have ran through his life, have combined in his recent work to express a raw commentary on contemporary society and politics, which is made accessible through use of dry comedy, intelligent lyrics, skilled guitar work and rough, gravely vocals.
Having focussed on Scottish folk, folk-rock and trad music throughout his honours degree, Sandy has amassed a wealth of knowledge on the development of the music genres as well as a large repertoire to boot. Recently, this work has been channelled into a new project where he performs with a talented six-piece band, taking his acoustic carnage to a whole new level. This project is complemented by a diverse array of instrumentation, including fiddle, pipes, whistle, accordion, bodhran, mandolin and extra percussion. Sandy can also be seen performing in a variety of other acts, including duos, trios, and a four-piece ceilidh band – So if you do see him, make sure and stop for a chat and a pint!
