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About Me

brI grew up in Fortwilliam. Having an Irish dad, and an extremely west coast mum, meant I was predestined to have a Celtic edge to my music. Also having two brothers and sisters, who sang, meant I had to join in. It was like the west coast Von Trapps, only not as cheesy. I started playing the pipes when I was 10. (Why oh I why I didn't pick a graceful instrument like the fiddle or clarsach).......... After playing in Lochaber Junior pipe band for years, until I was so old, they chucked me out- I left Fortwilliam to go to the Glasgow metropolis, and study at The School of Art (I wasnae very good, but I got my degree) ...I discovered folk music in 3rd year, and started to play with other musicians. Several bands later, I was invited to join Iron Horse. 12 years, 6 albums and countless tours in 4 continents later, I decided I needed a little more variety. We retired Iron Horse and I went solo. I fulfilled an ambition by developing an acting career- (why oh why I never thought of that earlier)....and now I combine acting and music with teaching, music therapy and a general winging my way through life. And I wouldn't have it any other way...So there you have it.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/4/2006
Band Website: anniegrace.co.uk
Band Members: Failte, and welcome to my weespace. I'm from Fortwilliam in the Highlands. I sing and play whistle and pipes. I was a founder member of " Iron Horse" During out time together, we made six albums, and toured four continents (my ambition is to do all seven, then I'll have toured The World) I went solo in 2001. To earn an honest crust, I act, and teach, and am involved in various musical projects..........I have my own trio with Jonny Hardie and Aaron Jones.A girlytrio with Karine Polwart and Corrina Hewat.Tachem (all girl piping and singing extravaganza) with Anna Massie, Mairearad Green and Anna Murray,I'm also a member of The Unusual Suspects
Influences: Jeeeez. There's not enough space for that. let's just say...Life.
Sounds Like: Me. Playing with lots of different musicians.
Record Label: Greentrax
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Does my bum look big on this bike?

I'm in HollandI'm living in a wee house in the woods, with Lovelyman and his lovely housemates, Annemiek and Martijn. Right in front of the kitchen window that's adorned with roses, there is a huge ch...
Posted by Annie Grace on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:26:00 PST

Across the sea

It's not an easy way to loveNo sight, no sound, no friendly face put-downTime spent wondering and wishingOn empty spaceRetracing steps takenGlorious brief encounters, tinged with sadnessIt's not an ea...
Posted by Annie Grace on Sun, 27 May 2007 02:25:00 PST

Sunday 20th May

A year ago today, I spent the last day with herA year ago today, I sat with her, laughed with her and cajoled her into taking the medication" Well, the doctor knows best " she said eventually, and s...
Posted by Annie Grace on Sun, 20 May 2007 04:17:00 PST

The Unusual Suspects@ Brandenburg gate

So- another trip, for the intrepid 16- piece Unusual Suspects. This time to Berlin for a concert at the Brandenburg Gate, to mark the 50th anniversary of the European Union. This is quite a big gig......
Posted by Annie Grace on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:53:00 PST

Christmas blog

The phrase " have you done your Christmas shopping yet? must rank as the most common wordage of the day. From the beautician who waxes me (I'll leave that to your imagination) to the neighbour on the ...
Posted by Annie Grace on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 04:28:00 PST

Plastered

As I lay on the floor on a mattress, slathered in vaseline, covered with plastic, mouth clamped shut, and with straws sticking out my nose..... I found myself thinking... "I'm not being paid for thi...
Posted by Annie Grace on Sat, 09 Sep 2006 03:31:00 PST

Scotland- Croatia

As the song goes...." it's a long way to Croatia..." Glasgow-Edinburgh-Prague-Budapest-Bus to Croatia..... Oh the glamour.At 4am, we arrive to check in at the airport.We had to put our instruments in ...
Posted by Annie Grace on Mon, 04 Sep 2006 04:26:00 PST

Musical journeys

I'm taking time out of my Sunday schedule (not for me, the bacon butties and the newspapers) the Office supplies shop beckons. Since I've been in the States, my myspace has been inundated with message...
Posted by Annie Grace on Sun, 27 Aug 2006 05:34:00 PST

Head orchestration

Things are hotting up. Not least of all, the overdue accounts..(EVERY time, it's the same story) I've figured it out though- I'm in denial.I'm trying to finish them before the States trip on Saturday....
Posted by Annie Grace on Tue, 01 Aug 2006 02:13:00 PST

"Friends"

It's an interesting techno revolution, myspace. As I become more accustomed to using the system, and making more "friends" I've realised that I'd rather have genuine "friends" with a common interest, ...
Posted by Annie Grace on Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:48:00 PST