Latest CD - Connection
Tartan Ties reunite following the success of their first album, 'Fire Away' to produce this second album 'Connection' continuing their distinct sound, style and musical arrangements to keep you entertained whether you are listening or dancing. Judi Nicolson, an accomplished performer, teacher and past Scottish Fiddle Champion, originally from Scotland, now living in Texas. Ian Muir, a well renowned accordionist, band leader, soloist and teacher of Scottish music. Ian hails from Prestwick in Ayrshire, Scotland. Kathy Fraser-Collins, piano and Fred Collins, drums are from Canada, although Fred is originally from Dundee, Scotland. They both played for many years with Bobby Brown & the Scottish Accent.
CD - Fire Away
Judi Nicolson – Originally from Scotland now living in Texas, Judi is an accomplished performer, teacher and past Scottish Fiddle Champion.
Ian Muir – A well renowned accordionist, band leader, soloist and teacher of Scottish music. Ian hails from Prestwick in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Kathy Fraser-Collins, Piano, Fred Collins, Drums, and Rob Wolanski, Double Bass – Three of the finest musicians from Canada although Fred is originally from Scotland. They all played with the late Bobby Brown and The Scottish Accent.
Judi, Ian, Kathy and Fred connected through music several years ago and have since played together on many occasions for Scottish Country Dancing events, workshops and concerts throughout Canada, US, and Australia. The wide variety of music, styles and arrangements will keep you entertained whether you are listening or dancing, so let’s turn up the music and Fire Away!
Recorded and produced by Kathy Fraser-Collins at Torridon Studios Canada.
Order Fire Away
CD's are $15 US, £15 UK, and $20 CAD plus P&P. To order copies of Fire Away, contact Judi.
FiddleMyStyle and Tune Book
Welcome to the sound that is Judi Nicolson, FiddleMyStyle! This ensemble including Kathy Fraser Collins, Fred Collins and Rob Wolanski, travels through airs, waltzes, hornpipes, jigs, marches, strathspeys and reels with equal ease and brilliance giving each type of music its own magic. The sensitivity of the supporting cast gives Judi the space to breathe life into every note she plays.
FiddleMyStyle has airs that tug at your heart, pipe marches phrased to perfection, waltzes and hornpipes in a “old timey” style, Shetland reels that are light as a feather and yet solid as a rock!
Judi excels as a performer, also as a composer!
If your travel itinerary did not include Scotland, no worries, sit back and listen! You can take the fiddler out of Scotland, but never Scotland out of the fiddler in FiddleMyStyle!
Ron Wallace - RSCDS Teacher & Musician
Music
To learn more about Judi's music, latest book, and album release go here. You can also contact Judi for more information about her music, booking for performances, and tuition.
