Gina MacLeod

Originally classically trained in voice, Gina is a versatile singer covering a wide range of styles. Branching out she moved into more contemporary song and has been lucky enough to make some wonderful songwriting and musician friends along the way. She has an interesting musical heritage in that her father and grandfather were well known composers for the bagpipes not to mention notable players themselves. Conundrum, that well known tune played all over the world and John Morrison of Assynt House, were composed by her grandfather and are sound favourites amongst the traditional players of the world.In addition to providing backing vocals for Dougie MacLean at Celtic Connections and other prestigious venues around Scotland, Gina was invited to perform at the opening of Perth Concert Hall in September 2005. This offered the amazing opportunity of performing with Trilok Gurtu, the world class virtuoso percussionist from India and his amazing band and Mridula Desai (the much acclaimed vocalist from India).Perthshire Amber Music Festival takes place in Oct/Nov each year and Gina has been a member of team both on and off stage for the last 4 years. Highlights over the last few years have included one off performances with Elaine C Smith and Benny Gallagher of Gallagher and Lyle fame! As part of Perthshire Amber for the last 2 years Gina and her musical partner, Alan Jordan, have gathered a fan base for their Cabaret Amber early evening slots at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.Gina MacLeod's debut CD "Butterfly Days" is now available for order through the website www.ginamacleod.com - a big thank you to all the wonderful musicians who have contributed. There would be no magic without them. A special thank you to Alan Jordan for his wonderful songs and also to Paul Deegan for "Make It Right". Enjoy listening! xx