Rack n Ruin

Featuring musicians from Cullivoe in Yell, Rack n Ruin play a wide and diverse range of music based upon the old traditional Shetland (essentially Cullivoe) style.

However, despite the influence and tutoring that Barry Nisbet, David Spence and Martin Henderson received early on in their musical careers, it is quite evident that they have all developed their own individual styles and musical preferences. This year, they are expanding to include Michael Nisbet, Brian Spence, Leslie Tulloch and Jack Jamieson - all younger brothers of Rack n ruin stalwards and as a Jamieson from Cullivoe, Jack has a musical background that speaks for itself.

Rack n Ruin has an ever-growing selection of 'enthusiastic' followers who are clearly delighted when there is the opportunity for the band to perform and be part of the infectious fun on the stage. For this expanded lineup there has been a long history of session and appearances in various forms at the Cullivoe Up Helly Aa Hop.