Bodhrán and low whistle loop pedal demo, Irish reels
Pachelbel’s Canon in D – Guitar & Low Whistle (with loop pedal)
John Devine Tin Whistle Loop Pedal
The Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2026 with me
The Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival is an annual music and arts festival, held on the Belladrum Estate in Kiltarlity, Scotland. The festival was founded in 2004. In 2022 it attracted 20,000 attendees.
Scotland’s beloved family-friendly music and arts festival is back! The Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival returns to the picturesque Scottish Highlands from Thursday, 30th July to Saturday, 1st August 2026, bringing an eclectic mix of iconic headliners, emerging talent, and vibrant cultural activities to the Belladrum Estate near Beauly and Inverness.
On Friday and Saturday, at 2.00 pm, I played on the Burke & Hair stage alongside Kaleidoskop.
Marino Casino – The Dubliners (John Sheahan) | 40 Years Reunion: Live from The Gaiety (2003)
How to accompany someone singing Scottish songs on a whistle
Accompanying a singer on a traditional Scottish whistle (tin whistle) requires a minimal, supportive approach. Because the whistle is a high-pitched, melodic instrument, it can easily clash with or overpower a vocalist if you play constantly.
Here is how to effectively back up a singer.
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