Ross Couper and Tom Oakes

Ross Couper and Tom Oakes

Ross Couper from Shetland (now based in Glasgow) and Tom Oakes from Devon (now Edinburgh) are a fiddle and guitar duo deeply rooted in the traditions of Scotland and Ireland but with a vital modernity that chronicles their many musical journeys so far.

Although Shetland and Devon are just about as diametrically opposed as it’s possible to get in the UK, Couper and Oakes have struck up a musical harmony with this duo sensation while retaining their fiercely distinctive styles.

Ross’ explosive fiddle playing now lies at the heart of some of the biggest acts on the Scottish folk scene including award winning Bodega and as a member of the mighty Peatbog Faeries. Tom Oakes is a multi award winning guitarist and flautist, who as well as being a founder member of the genre defying Auvo Quartet, is also known for his work with Luke Daniels (Riverdance) and Damien Barber, who picked up Best Live Act at the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. It’s little wonder that they were shortlisted in the Best Up and Coming category in the 2011 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards!

Audiences can expect a highly dynamic mixture of power and fragility with a warmth and humour that leaves everyone exhilarated and entertained.