Catamount Arts is thrilled to welcome the Alasdair Fraser Band to the Northeast Kingdom, Sunday, October 18th, at 7pm. Iconic Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser, his sons Cameron and Galen, and Galen’s Castilian wife María San Miguel will play a live show, one night only, at Catamount Arts, on Eastern Avenue, in St. Johnsbury.
The Alasdair Fraser Band is a powerful family collaboration rooted in the traditional Scottish repertoire that has shaped Alasdair’s musical life as well as a deep connection to the Iberian Peninsula. The quartet creates a vibrant contemporary soundscape combining the diverse explorations of all four members.
Fueled by generations of musical influence, family chemistry, and a shared taste for adventure, the band brings fresh energy to old traditions, moving effortlessly among fiery dance tunes, lyrical airs, original compositions, and unexpected musical journeys. Theirs is music grounded in heritage, sparked by the present, and propelled by the sheer joy of playing together.
Alasdair Fraser is one of the greatest carriers of the Scottish fiddle music tradition, renowned for his warmly expressive playing, unparalleled mastery of his instrument, and deep understanding of the venerable and continuously evolving art that is his native music. An inspiration to generations of musicians on both sides of the Atlantic, Fraser was inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, in 2011, in recognition of his services to traditional music.
Galen Fraser and María San Miguel, known together as San Miguel Fraser, are redefining folk music with their dynamic fusion of Castilian and Celtic traditions. The duo, a Berklee College of Music alum and an Oviedo Conservatory graduate deeply rooted in the vibrant music of Castile, blend heartfelt vocals, intricate string arrangements, and the lively charm of the cittern. Their music celebrates the shared spirit of their homelands while embracing the beauty of innovation.
Cameron Fraser has a deep love for traditional music and a knack for making tunes groove. Raised in a lively musical household, he was immersed in Scottish and Celtic traditions from an early age. He’s spent countless nights in Glasgow sessions, where he honed his rhythmic drive and melodic style.
Learn more or buy tickets to see the Alasdair Fraser Band, October 18th, at Catamount Arts, at www.catamountarts.org or by calling 802-748-2600.
