The Cognac Twins, Scotland on Sunday, 20 August 2017

Published in Scotland On Sunday, 20 August 2017 | Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read on Scotsman.com [in association with Electric Fields Festival] THE COGNAC TWINS Artist of the Week in Scotland On SundayDunfermline duo, Craig Anderson and Paul Connelly aka The Cognac Twins have a long history of gigging together, but only recently got round to recording an album.Inspired by a trip to France, and dedicated to a French musician who died this year, it is a soulful collection of songs with a folky feel, with guest musicians providing double bass, viola and keyboards.Recorded and produced by Liam Saunders at his Loopmaniac Studio in Dunfirmline, the eponymous album has already piqued the interest of Radio Scotland’s Roddy Hart, who played the track Bricks and Mortar. https://soundcloud.com/loopmaniac/bricks-and-mortar The Cognac Twins follow their vinyl launch party at Dunfermline’s Firestation Gallery on 1 September, with slots at the Mary Queen Of Scots Festival (2 September), the Outwith Festival (8-9 Septmber) and a series of living room shows scheduled for October.Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run music industry seminar and social night, Born To Be Wide www.borntobewide.co.uk Under the Radar is in association with Electric Fields Festival Headline acts Frightened Rabbit and Dizzee Rascal are joined by Band Of Horses, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Glass Animals, Arab Strap, Kate Tempest and many more over a weekend which also celebrates the best in Scottish street food and drink. Visit www.electricfieldsfestival.com * For consideration as our Artist of the Week please click HERE scroll to the bottom and review checklist of what we NEED in order to feature bands in Scotland On Sunday. Then email: Derick Mackinnon with all the info