Alasdair Fraser - in concert?

Subject: Alasdair Fraser - in concert?
From: thefunkysocksgirl
Date: 08 Jul 06 - 01:33 PM

Does anyone know when this lovely chap is playing next in the UK...? I am a huge fan, despite only having one of his albums, but I've recently discovered that he also played the fiddle on The Last of the Mohicans soundtrack - which I've also loved for years! The only info I can find is on this website, but there is only info about past performances - not those coming up!

Any info much appreciated :-)

'Whiskers

Subject: RE: Alasdair Fraser - in concert?
From: Joe Offer
Date: 08 Jul 06 - 02:22 PM

Hi, 'Whiskers - try http://www.alasdairfraser.com. I think he lives someplace near me in the Sierra foothills of California - Grass Valley or Nevada City, I think. I see him perform once a year or so.
He is indeed a wonderful performer.

-Joe Offer, Colfax, California-

Subject: RE: Alasdair Fraser - in concert?
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Jul 06 - 02:34 PM

I played with Alasdair last month at the Texas Scottish Festival. Hot as hell - but a good even, none-the-less.

Here's a pic of Brian McNeill, John Taylor, Alasdair Fraser and me.

Subject: RE: Alasdair Fraser - in concert?
From: GUEST,Jed Marum
Date: 08 Jul 06 - 02:35 PM

Oops - I lost my cookie!

Subject: RE: Alasdair Fraser - in concert?
From: open mike
Date: 08 Jul 06 - 03:38 PM

he will be at the world music fest
in Grass Valley California
next weekend july 13-16

here is the UK schedule

07/24/2006	Galway	Ireland	Galway Arts Festival	Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas		Venue Web
07/26-30/2006	Aberdeen	Scotland	North Atlantic Fiddle Conference	Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas and others...	[phone]	Venue Web
08/02/2006	London	England	Cecil Sharp House 8PM	Alasdair Faser & Natalie Haas	[phone]	Venue Web & tickets on-line
08/03/2006	Wickham	England	/Wickham Festival Hants	Alasdair Faser & Natalie Haas	[phone]	Venue Web
08/04/2006	Skye	Scotland	Sabhal Mor ostaig - Alasdair Fraser Concert	Alasdair Faser & Natalie Haas	[phone]	Venue Web
08/05-12/2006	Skye	Scotland	Sabhal Mor ostaig - Alasdair Fraser Fiddle Course	Alasdair Fraser, Louise MacKenzie, Natalie Haas, Frank McConnell	[phone]	Venue Web
08/12/2006	Skye - Portree	Scotland	Aros Centre	Alasdair Faser & Natalie Haas & Guests	[phone]	Venue Web
08/16/2006	Invernesse	Scotland	Hootananny's	Alasdair Faser & Natalie Haas	[phone]	Venue Web
08/17/2006	Rhynie	Scotland	North Parish Hall	Alasdair Faser & Natalie Haas	01464 831529 or 01466 720275	Email for Tickets/Info
08/18/2006	Glenuig	Scotland	Glenuig Village Hall	Alasdair Faser & Natalie Haas	[phone]	Venue Web
08/19/2006	Rosehall	Scotland	Rosehall	Alasdair Faser & Natalie Haas		Venue Web
08/20/2006	Edinburgh	Scotland	Edinburgh Festival. Acoustic Music Centre	Alasdair Faser & Natalie Haas	[phone]	Venue Web

Subject: RE: Alasdair Fraser - in concert?
From: michaelr
Date: 08 Jul 06 - 11:52 PM

AF does indeed live in or near Grass Valley, which is why he gets to take over their World Music Festival every year (http://www.worldfest.net/). I attended some years ago, and got heartily fed up with him popping up five times a day on all stages. The man is a fine fiddler, but surely way too full of himself.

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Alasdair Fraser - in concert?
From: open mike
Date: 09 Jul 06 - 04:13 PM

as for popping up multiple times:
that is the way the event is scheduled

there are 7 stages and all performers
are rotated from one to the other

just like the weasel round the mulberry bush..

Subject: RE: Alasdair Fraser - in concert?
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 09 Jul 06 - 07:09 PM

..."The man is a fine fiddler, but surely way too full of himself"...

I resemble that remark.

Alsdair Fraser has an enormous stage presence, and is a true showman, which in my opinion is a huge asset in a fiddle player.

I have seen several fiddlers who are technically almost as gifted, but whose self-effacement and lack of charisma is ultimately soporific.

Subject: RE: Alasdair Fraser - in concert?
From: Melani
Date: 10 Jul 06 - 01:34 AM

Every time I've ever heard him play, he was pefectly charming and great fun, as well as a breathtaking musician.

Subject: RE: Alasdair Fraser - in concert?
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 10 Jul 06 - 10:34 AM

Having performed on stage with Alastair at several festivals, I can only reiterate Murray's statement. The man is truly gifted and a joy to listen to and perform with.

Seamus

Subject: RE: Alasdair Fraser - in concert?
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 10 Jul 06 - 05:09 PM

Alasdair is a friend of 20 years, and I've never known him to be "full of himself." He has one of the most gracious, welcoming personalities I've ever seen in anyone, and I've never seen him try to hog the spotlight.

Chanteyranger

Subject: RE: Alasdair Fraser - in concert?
From: JedMarum
Date: 11 Jul 06 - 08:28 AM

I have never heard Alasdair described as "full of himself" before. I have always appreciated his ability to get several hundred people tucked under the shade of a tent, beneath a roasting Texas sun - to breath in perfect unision with the stroke of his bow! They follow every single note from the quietest dribble to the rousingest power chords and are totally enthralled with the accompanying dance around the stage! The man is a master player and very very fine performer.