ABOUT

Alain Campbell: Guitar/ Whistles

Allan Nairn: Electric Guitar

Andrew Findlater/ Drums

Ian Smith: Accordion

Jonathan Gillespie: Keyboard

Seonaidh MacIntyre: Whistles/ Pipes/ Vocals & Guitar

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An explosive six-piece line-up with strong links to the Western Highlands and Islands, Trail West are a band who continue to rise in popularity from their modest roots as a four-piece West Coast Ceilidh Band to a formidable Live Act worthy of any festival stage.



2024 has been the band's most successful year to date, with the release of their fifth album, "Thirsty Work", in August and their biggest headline show so far at the O2 Academy Glasgow in September.

This follows on from the success of the last few years with three consecutive sell-out shows at Glasgow's famous Barrowland Ballroom, two performances at Scotland's biggest entertainment venue - the OVO Hydro - and being crowned Live Act of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards in 2023!

Trail West are celebrating their 15th Anniversary this year and celebrations have already begun with a sold-out show at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow as part of Celtic Connections.

Alongside many familiar venues and festivals, Trail West Fest is set to be the flagship weekend of the year-long celebrations. Trail West Fest will take place on the 5th & 6th of September at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow with Trail West appearing on both nights along with Ruairidh Gray and Beinn Lee on the Friday and the Vatersay Boys on the Saturday.