Name: ATHENS, GA – with Julie Fowlis
Start: 2018-10-10T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2018-10-10T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Hodgson Concert Hall – University of Georgia, Athens, GA

List

August 2018
EDINBURGH – with Julie Fowlis

13 August, 2018 @ 12:00 am

Edinburgh International Festival: Leith Theatre

At the Edinburgh International Festival, Celtic Connections presents Québécois starts Le Vent du Nord and Julie Fowlis.
RUNRIG The Last Dance – with Julie Fowlis **Sold Out**

17 August, 2018 @ 12:00 am - 18 August, 2018 @ 12:00 am

City Park, Stirling

Julie and the band will be on stage ahead of Runrig. Julie will entertain the audience with her warm and engaging vocals and perform a selection of music from her back catalogue plus brand-new tracks from her latest album.
The GRIT Orchestra: Martyn Bennett’s Bothy Culture

21 August, 2018 @ 12:00 am

Edinburgh Playhouse 18-22 Greenside Place, EDINBURGH

A unique performance of an epic orchestration of Martyn Bennett's second album, Bothy Culture. Part of the Light on the Shore series.
September 2018
FINDHORN BAY FESTIVAL 2018 – Duncan Chisholm ***SOLD OUT***

26 September, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

St. Laurence Church, Forres

Duncan, accompanied by his extended line-up now well known as The Gathering, will perform at the opening concert of the 3rd Findhorn Bay Festival 2018. A spectacular six-day celebration of arts and culture set in unexpected spaces and scenic locations around the Bay of Findhorn in Moray.
HARRISBURG, PA – Julie Fowlis US / Canada Fall Tour 2018

30 September, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Abbey Bar - Appalachian Brewery, Harrisburg, PA. PA, United States

Tickets are available here
October 2018
ERIE, PA – with Julie Fowlis

2 October, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

McGarvey Commons - Penn State University PA, United States

Tickets go on sale soon
KINGSTON, ON – with Julie Fowlis

4 October, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts - Queen's University PA, United States

Tickets are available here.
WASHINGTON, DC – with Julie Fowlis

7 October, 2018 @ 3:30 pm

National Gallery of Art - Washington, DC DC, United States

Tickets are on sale soon.
NEWBERRY, SC – with Julie Fowlis

9 October, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Newberry Opera House - Newberry, SC

Tickets go on sale soon.
ATHENS, GA – with Julie Fowlis

10 October, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall - University of Georgia, Athens, GA GA, United States

Tickets are available here.

About Duncan

Duncan Chisholm is one of Scotland’s most recognised and accomplished fiddle players, known for his powerfully cinematic and deeply expressive music.

Over a career spanning several decades, Chisholm has established himself not only as a virtuoso instrumentalist but also as a visionary composer and producer who has brought new life and international acclaim to Scottish traditional music.

Born and raised in the Highlands of Scotland, Duncan Chisholm’s music is deeply rooted in the landscape that surrounds him. He began playing the fiddle at a young age, heavily influenced by the Highland piping tradition and the music of his Highland Gaelic-speaking heritage.

His playing style reflects the soul of the Highlands— its grandeur, its melancholy, and its rugged beauty.

These formative influences would become the hallmark of his sound, even as his career evolved to embrace more experimental and atmospheric directions.

Chisholm gained early recognition as a founding member of the folk-rock band Wolfstone, one of the pioneering groups that helped modernise Scottish traditional music in the 1990s.

Wolfstone’s electrified approach combined traditional melodies with drums and electric guitars, helping bring Highland music to a broader, younger audience. As the band’s fiddler, Chisholm’s soaring, passionate style became a central element of their sound, showcasing his ability to blend tradition with innovation.

While Chisholm made a name for himself with Wolfstone, it is his solo work that has cemented his place as one of the most important contemporary voices in traditional music. His acclaimed Strathglass Trilogy-consisting of the albums Farrar (2008), Canaich (2010), and Affric (2012)—is widely regarded as a masterpiece. Named after the Strathglass region where the paternal line of his family has lived for centuries, the trilogy explores themes of place, memory, and emotional resonance through music.

Each album in the trilogy captures the essence of the Highland landscape, using layered string arrangements, ambient textures, and field recordings to create an immersive listening experience. The music, though instrumental, tells stories that speak deeply to listeners, whether they are familiar with the Highlands or not. Chisholm’s ability to evoke emotion without words is a testament to his artistry.

Duncan Chisholm has received numerous awards for his contributions to Scottish music.

He has won Album of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards multiple times, and his work is regularly praised for its beauty, craftsmanship, and depth. He has also been nominated for BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, further solidifying his international reputation.

In 2023 Duncan was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of the Highlands and Islands for his work in the creative arts.

Beyond his solo work, Chisholm is a frequent collaborator with other top-tier musicians in the Scottish folk scene. He has worked extensively with Gaelic singing sensation Julie Fowlis and with composer Donald Shaw. He co-writes with the piper Ross Ainslie and with multi-instrumentalist Hamish Napier.

His versatility as both a performer and composer has made him a sought-after contributor to many studio recordings and live performances.

He has also composed music for film and television. His work often straddles the line between folk and cinematic soundscapes, making it particularly effective in storytelling mediums.

What sets Duncan Chisholm apart is his ability to use the fiddle not just as a melodic instrument, but as a tool for painting vivid emotional landscapes. His music is often described as “haunting” and “transcendent,” capable of stirring profound feelings of nostalgia, longing, and awe.

He is deeply committed to honouring the past, however this is never at the expense of innovation.

In doing so, he ensures that Highland music remains alive and relevant, not just preserved.

Duncan Chisholm stands as a bridge between the ancient and the modern, between tradition and creativity. His music invites listeners to experience the Highland soul in a personal and profound way. Whether through his evocative solo recordings, his high-energy collaborations, or his stirring live performances, Chisholm continues to be a beacon of artistic excellence in the world of traditional music.

August 2018

EDINBURGH – with Julie Fowlis

RUNRIG The Last Dance – with Julie Fowlis Sold Out

The GRIT Orchestra: Martyn Bennett’s Bothy Culture

September 2018

FINDHORN BAY FESTIVAL 2018 – Duncan Chisholm SOLD OUT

HARRISBURG, PA – Julie Fowlis US / Canada Fall Tour 2018

October 2018

ERIE, PA – with Julie Fowlis

KINGSTON, ON – with Julie Fowlis

WASHINGTON, DC – with Julie Fowlis

NEWBERRY, SC – with Julie Fowlis

ATHENS, GA – with Julie Fowlis

About Duncan