Instrumental Scottish music true to its traditional roots whilst pointing to the future
About
Westward the Light are a Scottish folk quartet, creating a new expression of an age old-sound. On fiddle, viola, piano, and guitar, the band’s powerful and dynamic music is reflective of upbringings immersed in the nature and landscapes of Scotland.
After years of collaboration in a range of settings, bandmates Charlie Grey, Sally Simpson, Owen Sinclair and Joseph Peach formed Westward the Light to make instrumental Scottish music in a way both true to their traditional roots, and pointing to the future.
As a live act, the band have entertained and enthralled audiences in venues large and small - from concert halls to village halls, across the country.
The band’s debut self-titled recording, released in 2020 received a similar reception, entering the Official UK Folk top 40 and attracting great critical acclaim.
After a year-long hiatus, March 2023 sees the release of the band’s hotly anticipated second album, Flow Country. The record sees both the development and refinement of their approach - their best work to date.
Returning from their touring hiatus, the band will spend the rest of 2023 touring festivals and venues across the UK and beyond.
“This band flat-out cooks” - Divide and Conquer
★★★★ - Songlines Magazine
Performances
12 April - The Bothan, Achiltibuie - Tickets on the door
13 April - An Lanntair, Stornoway - Tickets
14 April - Spott Village Hall - Tickets
1 June - Abriachan Village Hall - Tickets
2 June - The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool - Tickets
3 June - Comrie Rural Hall - Tickets
25 August - Duror Community Hall - Tickets
26 August - Kirkgate Arts and Heritage - Tickets
5 September - Montrose Folk Club - Tickets
29 November - An Tobar, Tobermory - Tickets
Further dates to be added