Ferrepy Session Vol.1
“Uplifting and great fun to listen to, amazing band live or recorded”
– Bean @ Ben Nevis Radio
“During our 2020 intermission, with hours of contemplation, thankfulness and our enduring enthusiasm. We ferreted away and compiled a collection of tunes & songs. Having performed them for many years at our live shows from the bay in Tobermory to the mountains in Innsbruck. We grabbed the opportunity and recorded these old favourites for prosperity. Our online shows have kept us sane and Ferrepy Session became an important fixture in our calendar throughout 2020.” Vol.2 & 3 Coming Soon in 2021.
Don’t Give Up Till It’s Over – Single
Available Online Now – Visit Our BandCamp Page
Short Bio 2021
The Mad Ferret Band – Contemporary Scottish Folk Duo – Perth, Scotland
A hard hitting blend of traditional and contemporary folk music. Their lively, energetic performances are packed with “blisteringly fast mandolin solos”, tight vocal harmonies, driving Cajon beats and earth-moving guitar sounds. Their arrangements, from the most recent hits of Sir Walter Scott to the cutting edge tunes of Gordon Duncan have been heard on stages across Europe. From Perth Concert Hall to the mountains of Austria.
Having featured in national press and publications like Folk Radio UK – “a distant cousin of Shooglenifty and Real Ale Reels which is loaded with an afterburn”. “they are a band that are crying out to be seen and heard live and there are plenty of opportunities to do so!”.
The Mad Ferret Band having performed in large concerts & festivals with acts like Peatbog Faeries, Mànran, Dougie MacLean, Skerryvore, Red Hot Chilli Pipers continue to entertain their dedicated fanbase with online streams throughout 2020.
Full Bio 2021
The Mad Ferret Band – Contemporary Scottish Folk Duo – Perth, Scotland
A hard hitting blend of traditional and contemporary folk music. Their lively, energetic performances are packed with “blisteringly fast mandolin solos”, tight vocal harmonies, driving Cajon beats and earth-moving guitar sounds. Their arrangements, from the most recent hits of Sir Walter Scott to the cutting edge tunes of Gordon Duncan have been heard on stages across Europe. From Perth Concert Hall to the mountains of Austria.
The Duo features Chris Woods on Mandolin, Guitar and Vocals and Sandy Stirton on Guitar, Cajon and Vocals. The collaboration between these two raw musicians has produced many original songs and tunes; including New Dawn, Lassies of Edinburgh Toon and Bruce’s First Mistake. All featured on their previously released Live recordings and albums. They are continually developing their sets due to many a new tune surfacing at a live performance.
The Mad Ferret Band are constantly touring their contemporary folk music around Scotland and Europe. And they continue to entertain their dedicated fanbase with online streams on YouTube and offer exclusive members club deals to their Patreons throughout 2020 & 21
Notable gigs include: Live performance on BBC Radio Scotland, Danny Kyle Stage at Celtic Connections, Perth Concert Hall, Northern Roots Festival, Montrose Music Festival, Mull Music Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Oran Mor Glasgow, DingsDo Festival ITA, Eden Festival, Kelburn Garden Party, Lindisfarne Festival, FAI Showcase Scotland at Folk Unlocked & multiple European tours including Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland & Austria.
The Mad Ferret Band have previously been invited to warm up the stage for renowned acts such as Dougie MacLean, Skerryvore, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Mànran & Peatbog Faeries.
Press Cuttings
“A distant cousin of Shooglenifty and Real Ale Reels, which is loaded with an afterburn”
Folk Radio UK
“The best in new roots talent!”
Bruce Macgregor, BBC Radio Scotland presenter, director of Northern Roots Festival
“Electrifying mandolin solos played at supersonic speed, great guitar work and harmonies”
Dalgety Bay Folk Club
“Although only two of them – They sound like a full band”
Celtic Music Radio, Danny Kyle Stage at Celtic Connections
Online
The Mad Ferret Band have developed a strong online presence with a wealth of media their fans actively engage with.
The Stats
Their website gets over 1000 visitors each month, promoting their music, live streams, videos, tour dates, news, merchandise and more.
With over 5050 likes on Facebook
They continue to grow their YouTube Channel with over 1050 Subcribers
On Spotify they recieve over 1500 Monthly Listeners
* Stats from Mar 2021
The Mad Ferret Band are an independent self managed act
Contact: Sandy & Woodsie
Contacts
Email: themadferretband@gmail.com
Bandcamp: www.themadferretband.bandcamp.com
Website: www.TheMadFerretBand.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMadFerretBand
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/TheMadFerretBand
Twitter: www.twitter.com/MadFerretBand
Spotify: The Mad Ferret Band
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/The-Mad-Ferret-Band
BandsInTown: www.bandsintown.com/MadFerret
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