"Ruthlessly pursuing the idea that the accordion is just another instrument." Join the front-lines of the Accordion Revolution, broadcasting around the world almost every Wednesday since 2006. From Punk to Piazzolla (a variety of loud rock and roll, and a famous tango composer). The most unexpected variety of squeezebox music you're likely to subscribe to today.
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Our regular free Scottish music podcast from Scotland featuring the very best of Gaelic, Scots, bagpipes, fiddle, harp music, Scottish bands, ceilidh bands, highland Scottish music, pipe band, traditional, folk and celtic. Visit Hands Up for Trad for all things Scottish.
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Concertina player Simon Thoumire talks to and performs with musicians from Scotland and around the world. There might even be a tune together at the end of podcast!
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I am a folk musician who likes my music to bend round corners. If you like my music please support my Patreon http://www.patreon.com/simonthoumire
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We cover the issues of the day in our own peculiar way. And sometimes we accidentally make dumb rhymes. (HEY! We just made two in a row!) :-D Also, we make with the funny and we play independent music from around the world.
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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2025-04-16: Vancouver Co-op Radio – 50 Years and One Day Old and Still Squeezin’
Accordion Noir radio’s parent radio station, CFRO Co-Op Community Radio, just celebrated its 50th anniversary! In recognition of the occasion, Bruce has stacked this week’s playlist of accordion songs with offerings dating to CFRO’s year of establishment, 1975. If your Apple or Android (or plain old RSS) podcast subscriptions (strongly recommended!…
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The new episode of CFRO’s weekly Accordion Noir broadcast features all recently-released music from the past couple of years, a playlist calibrated to inspire you to join us at the 50th anniversary party for our parent radio station CFRO Co-Op Community Radio, taking place this Saturday night at the Legion hall on Commercial Drive (at […]…
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In honour of the birthday of famous bluesman Muddy Waters, who got his start on the accordion, on the latest episode of CFRO’s weekly Accordion Noir program Bruce has planned a squeezy tour of the blues for you. If your Apple or Android (or plain old RSS) podcast subscriptions (strongly recommended!) haven’t alerted you to the episode’s availabilit…
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Many things are afoot, and your host Bruce is up to a lot in a turbulent and inconstant world, but ultimately it all filters through his squeezy brain and gets interpreted in accordion music playlist form. This week is no exception! If your Apple or Android (or plain old RSS) podcast subscriptions (strongly recommended!) haven’t alerted you to the …
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Bruce is feeling the imminent change of the season in his squeeze-bones, and hopefully with it… a lot of other change coming, too, for the better! If you are interested in getting a finer-grained understanding of how he’s doing, there’s no better way than carefully listening to this hour of accordion music he’s plotted out […]…
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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2025-03-12: TeslaTakedown, Eurovision, Yiddish Hits & Birthday Songs
This week Bruce lodged a complaint at the local DOGE consulate and discovered which country pulled the “accordion” straw in the Eurovision song contest this year — it’s Sweden! All that and more in this week’s episode of your favorite all-accordion, alt-accordion radio show / podcast! If your Apple or Android (or plain old RSS) podcast subscription…
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For the first time this year, we’re celebrating Bandcamp Friday — a day when the Bandcamp e-storefront waives its share of revenues from digital music sales, passing their portion along to your favorite recording artists. (In our case, your favorite accordion recording artists!) Everyone featured in this week’s episode has music available for sale …
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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 258
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42:47Hello! Here is our March edition of the Foot Stompin Scottish Music Podcast featuring lots of great music from our wonderful scene. Any questions please get in touch! If you would like to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad The Drunken Man from Kalabakan by Ross Miller Band https://rossmiller.bandcamp.com Her by Design …
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Bruce is on the road tonight, wearing a rut in that long trail entre la jeunesse et la sagesse, but though he can’t be in the CFRO radio studios airing our weekly squeezebox music broadcast this week he can at least use the information superhighway to pipe the episode to us via his parent’s bathroom, […]…
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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2025-02-19: Punch a Nazi Listening Club on Sis Cunningham’s Birthday
Look out, Nazis! Bruce is in a real antifa mood this week, so if that’s going to hurt your feels… well, you’re probably better off unsubscribing and finding another podcast, I bet Joe Rogan will have a suitable guest this week. But if you are energized a bit at the prospect of Americans resisting the […]…
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Photo by David DG Jones Last winter we kept making new episodes of our weekly alt-accordion radio program, but they weren’t getting shared with our podcast subscribers because our host, the Internet Archive, was paralysed for a long time after a heinous hack. Since then we have been sharing the missing episodes with you as […]…
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Dol Fodha Na Grèine - Celtic Connections 26th January, Barony Halls 7:30pm.
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7:27This is an interview about our upcoming piece at Celtic Connections 26th January, Barony Halls 7:30pm. We would love to see you along at the gig - it will be amazing. They managed to say my name wrong and the name of the piece however outside of that it's great! https://www.celticconnections.com/event/1/blazin-fiddles-with-simon-thoumire-dave-milli…
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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire
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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire
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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire
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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire
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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire
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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire
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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire
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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire
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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 257
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58:50Hi, welcome to the Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. I know we've been away but I'm back! Here's a whole bunch of brand new traditional music from Scotland and the odd classic! Thankyou to all our Patreon supporters. Thanks for sticking in there. If you would like to support the podcast please visit http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Th…
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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 256
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49:06Hi there! Ciamar a tha thu? What's happening? Sorry for the long break between these podcasts. Sometimes life just gets in the way... Anyway we are back now with the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Album of the Year Podcast 2023! Starting of with the winner Duncan Chisholm! If you would like to support this podcast please check out our Patreon www.…
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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 255
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56:46Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? We are back after the summer. My youngest is now back at the school - in his last year! Where does the time go! Anyway loads of great music for you to listen toooo! See you in September! Live Wire by Mec Lir Track - Flashback https://meclir.bandcamp.com/album/livewire Dream Angus by Claire Hastings Track - Dream Angus h…
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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 254
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50:50Hi everyone, It’s great to be back with some more recent releases and one from 1984! All great music from Scotland I’m sure you will agree. Thanks again for listening to this podcast. We were looking at the stats the other day and you are truely listening worldwide! If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by going to http://www.patr…
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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 253
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51:26Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? What's happening? Thanks again for continuing to listen to our podcast packed full of great Scottish trad music! I've loved making this yet again. I feel so lucky to be in the middle of a music scene that is so exciting and prolific. Please tell your friends about this podcast! Cheers! Stretching Skyward by Gross Track …
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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No. 252
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51:38Hi there, Thanks for listening in to the Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. Back for our 252 episode! Everything this month is brand new from our amazing Scottish music scene! We really appreciate your support from all over the world listening in. If you ever any questions please get in touch. If you like to support this podcast please visi…
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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 251
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50:37We are back with our latest podcast featuring lots of great Scottish music from the trad scene here. It's been a great time recently with the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow back to full strength after lockdown. I saw so much great music! Thanks again for your support - it is really appreciated! Caoir by Joy Dunlop Track - Jigs https://www.j…
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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 250
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49:15Hi there, How are you all? I hope you had a peaceful Christmas and New Year wherever you are. We are back with yet more great Scottish trad music! If you have any questions please get in touch and if you would like to support the podcast please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad. The Best of John McCusker by John McCusker Track…
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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 249
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52:43Hi there, We are back with our annual Trad Album of the Year podcast. The top ten albums as chosen for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. If you would like to vote for your favourite album, act or organisation or just see a sample of what is going on in Scotland visit www.scotstradmusicawards.com. Thanks again for your continued support and liste…
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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 248
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53:54Hi there, It's October and we are back with yet more great Scottish trad music! A few of these releases have come from our Trad Album of the Year Spotify playlist. If you would like to listen to that you can do so here. The Mg ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards voting will start on the 31st October so if you would like to vote please visit www.scotstradm…
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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 247
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51:51Where does a month go? Well it's great to be back with the Foot Stompin' Scottish music podcast featuring as ever loads of new releases from the Scottish music scene. I hope you are all ok wherever you are in these challenging times. If you have any questions about Scottish music and culture feel free to get in touch. It's always nice to speak to y…
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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 246
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55:13We are back this week with another great set of music from Scotland's great traditional music scene. Thanks so much for listening. We really appreciate it! I’m a Rover by Siobhan Miller https://siobhanmiller.bandcamp.com New Moon by Hò-rò Track - Spot On https://www.musichoro.com As the Moonlight Melts by Josie Duncan Track - Be Around https://josi…
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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast no 245
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48:00Hi folks, Ciamar a tha sibh? I'm back with yet more great Scottish trad music! Loads of great new releases for you to listen and swing your hips to! If you have any questions about Scottish music send me an email! Tiernan Courell Reels - The Steeplechase / The Eel In The Sink / Hasbullas Big Day Out! https://tiernancourellmusic.bandcamp.com/track/r…
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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast no 244
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47:32Hello! Ciamar a tha sibh? Welcome to our latest podcast featuring a host of brand new releases from the Scottish music scene. Despite everything that is going on in the world the music keeps coming from Scotland. If you enjoy this podcast please consider supporting our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad. The Canny Band Track - Granny’s 93rd htt…
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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No. 243
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54:55Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? Whit is happenin the day! I'm still learning Gaelic you will be pleased to hear although it is definitely not easy. A great challenge though and I can't wait to get better. Surely I must!! Anyway I'm back with more great new releases from the Scottish trad music scene! I hope you enjoy. If you would like to support the …
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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 242
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46:31Hi there, today we have a special podcast to celebrate International Women's Day featuring some of Scotland's great women musicians. If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handspfortrad. Heal & Harrow Track - Da Dim https://healandharrow.bandcamp.com/releases Island Girls by Margaret Robertson and Karen Tweed Track - T…
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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 241
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59:14Hi there, This is the first podcast of 2022. Sorry I'm late! Got some great music though. I hope you enjoy it. If you enjoy this podcast please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad A Drop For Neptune by TRIP Track - September Sea https://trip-music.bandcamp.com/album/a-drop-for-neptune The Northern Bridge by Chr…
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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 240
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51:11Hi there, I am back with the last podcast of the year. Rather than looking backwards let's look forward with lots of new releases! I hope you have a lovely Christmas and a positive 2022. I'll be back in January with more great music from the Scottish music scene! Knucklehead Circus by Old Blind Dogs Track - Knucklehead Circus https://oldblinddogs.b…
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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 239 - Trad Album of the Year 2021
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46:43Hi everyone! Today is the launch of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2021 and as part of that we have the Trad Album of the Year Award. A shortlist of 10 albums from the scene that the public vote on. I thought I would make a podcast with all 10! Check out all the nominations here. Livewire by Mec Lir (Big Mann Records) Track - Repeal the Union …
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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 238
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54:02Hi folks, Hope you are doing ok in these strange times. As ever the music carries on but it is still very challenging times for our musicians. Thanks for listening it is very much appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Ùrar by Mànran Track - Ailean https://manran.bandcamp.com/album/rar Spior…
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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 237
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54:17It's great to be back with another podcast full of braw Scottish trad music. At the weekend we hosted the Scots Language Awards in Dundee. If you would like to watch it or simply read the results please visit www.scotslanguageawards.com. If you want to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad. Fire-Water-Earth by Hamish Napi…
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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 236
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54:19The Foot Stompin' podcast is back with yet more great new Scottish music (and one Finnish track!). Thanks for listening it really is appreciated. Please share the podcast with your friends! If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Crow Flies by Mànran https://manran.bandcamp.com Grounded by Cara Track - …
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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 235
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54:02Hi folks, We are back after a wee break. I decided to stop while the schools were off on holiday. I even played a gig myself in Spain! Anyway here we are with lots of new releases and some more. If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad On Safari by Keep It Up Track - Hector’s https://footstompinrecords.b…
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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 234
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55:32The podcast is back this week with an international flavour! We had a great time broadcasting for Make Music Day on the 21st June and met lots of new musical acts. We will feature a couple of them today. Thanks to everyone who supports on our Patreon - it really helps. If you would like to join us please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Skeud b…
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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 233
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58:51Hi there, We are back with more great music from Scotland. Some interesting music in here today that's slightly different from normal! If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Ceitidh (Valtos Remix) by Project Smok https://projectsmok.bandcamp.com Old Yew by Aidan Moodie https://open.spotify.com/album/3W…
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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 232
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56:46Hi guys, It's good to be back with another set of trad tracks featuring the best of Scottish music. If you have any questions please get in touch. These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons. If you would like to be one please checkout http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Sleeper by Kan Track - Marcos https://open.spotify.com/album/2b0XaykFFw…
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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 231
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57:42Hi guys, Thanks for coming back again to the Foot Stompin' Podcast. Not so many new releases this week so some classic and not so old tracks for you! These podcasts are made possible by our patreons and if you would like to join us please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad The Orcadians of Hudson Bay Track - Fort Hope https://grahamrorie.bandcamp…
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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 230
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1:00:12Hi everyone! How are you? We are back with a mixed up podcast today of Scottish, Scandinavian and English music today. Hope you like it! These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons. If you would like to be one check out www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Gu Deas by Màiri MacMillan Track - Mairead nan Cuiread https://mairimacmillan.com Mornington b…
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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 229
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1:09:21Hi there, It's great to be back with yet more fab Scottish trad music. Thanks to everyone who has got in touch lately. These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons. If you would like to find out more please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Grind by The Treacherous Orchestra Track - Grind https://treacherousorchestra.bandcamp.com Reimagined …
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Mr Thoumire's Fine Tunes - Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 228
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1:00:52Hi everyone! We are back this week with a few new and a few classic tracks from the Scottish trad world and beyond. Thanks to everyone for listening - I really appreciate it. These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons and if you would like to join in please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Live Wire by Mec Lir Track - Flashback https://me…
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