Donald Grant is probably better known as a classical fiddler.

However he was brought up by a family of traditional Gaelic singers and fiddlers, and became a classical fiddler later.

IMHO he has a great feel for the dynamics (for a quick and easy description) of traditional music and has amazing technique - playing down at the dusty end (copyright Sam Sweeney) of the fiddle with ease and grace.

For a number of years he has been with Ensemble 360 based in Sheffield which accounts for his popularity here in Sheffield. He left them earlier this year. He has accompanied Kate Rusby and Roy Bailey amongst others. Collaborations with Catriona McKay and Alistair Anderson. Plays with a band called the Red Skies Ensemble.

When his record "The Way Home" was launched he filled the Lyceum Theatre - 1200 seats. Last Saturday (19th) there was a concert at the new Crucible (950 seats) with Martin Simpson, Roy Bailey and Donald Grant, which sold out within days of being announced.

Patrick Walker is a superb fiddler - often found in Fagan's Sheffield. Plays a lot of jazz with the Dizzy Club.

As a young boy he accompanied Christy Moore, and has been in various combo's. Mostly lately he plays with the Dizzy Club. Serious fiddle player.

Different "voices" on the fiddle. Both extremely talented.

This will tell you a bit about the "folk" side of Donald Grant.

HTH