Finn Anderson, Scotland On Sunday, 3 October 2021
Finn Anderson | Common Ground Fest Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday, 3 October 2021
Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read on https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/under-the-radar-finn-anderson-3403540
Born in Dundee and raised in the East Neuk of Fife, Finn Anderson is a gifted songwriter and composer. He’s toured the US with Sofar Sounds, is a regular fixture at Celtic Connections, performs as part of LGBT+ folk collective Bogha-Frois and composed the music for hit musical Islander, earning glowing reviews from The Guardian, The Stage and more.
Anderson co-produced his forthcoming album Into the Arms of Ghosts with David Macfarlane, it’s scheduled for released on 22 October. Recorded at Chem19 Studios, it features musicians from across the folk, jazz and classical scenes, including Phil Hague (Admiral Fallow), David Bowden (Fergus McCreadie Trio, Mezcla), Laura Jane Wilkie (Kinnaris Quintet), Alice Allen (Scottish Ensemble), Katrina Lee (Scottish Ballet), Scott Glanville (Luthia), Robert Newth and Daniel Jarvis.
Live shows include 13 December at The Castle Hotel in Manchester, 14 December at Servant Jazz Quarters in London, 16 December at The Glad Café in Glasgow and 19 December at The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh. Visit https://finnanderson.co.uk | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Spotify
Taking place at QMU in Glasgow on 6 November during COP26, Common Ground Fest brings together musicians, politicians, activists and the general public with the goal of transforming the economy to one that creates shared wellbeing for people and planet. Presented by FiiS (Festival Internacional de Innovación Social) and WEAll (Wellbeing Economy Alliance), the programme includes sessions featuring Caroline Lucas MP, Dr Katherine Trebeck, Sandrine Dixson, Pat Kane, Julieta Martinez, Rou Reynolds (Enter Shikari), as well as music from The Fratellis, The Dalmar Chorus (Kapil Seshasayee, Willie Campbell), Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5, Sacred Paws and Kitti, doors 4pm FREE entry see https://www.commongroundfest.org
Finn Anderson https://finnanderson.co.uk | Common Ground Fest Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday, 3 October 2021
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