Maggie Adamson is a musician from Shetland, Scotland, who plays fiddle, violin, accordion and piano.[1] She has played with several groups, including Swingin’ Fiddles. Still, she is perhaps best known for her collaboration with Shetland guitarist Brian Nicholson.
Awards and achievements
edit- 2007 - Winner of Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year competition
- 2008 - Winner of Danny Kyle Open Stage Award at Celtic Connections
- 2008 - Winner of seven prizes including best overall junior fiddler and original composition at the National Association of Fiddle and Accordion Clubs' festival
- 2009 - Nominee for Up and Coming Artist of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards[2]
Discography
edit- Take Note - Swingin' Fiddles (Jan 2006)
- Wir Waanderins - Swingin' Fiddles (Dec 2006)
- Tammie Norrie - Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicholson (Feb 2008)
- Anidder Een! - Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicholson (Nov 2008)
- Back to the Hills - Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicholson (Jan 2010)
- Hameaboot- Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicholson (Dec 2011)
- Here 'n Now- Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicholson (Dec 2015)
References
edit- ^ "Up and Coming: Maggie Adamson". The Scotsman. 14 January 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- ^ "Nominations announced for the 2009 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards". Visit Scotland - Scotland's National Tourism Organisation. Retrieved 26 May 2016.