Greentrax Newsletter - October 2012 Greentrax Recordings Specialising in traditional and contemporary Gaelic and Celtic music from Scotland and beyond. You've previously subscribed through our website or directly with us - you can unsubscribe using the link at the foot of this message. http://www.greentrax.com NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER ONLINE * The Glencraig Scottish Dance Band - Ah'm Dancin' (Old Time Dances) (CD) The final album in a series of four - the previous three albums were Are Ye Dancin', Are Ye Askin'? and Ah'm Askin'! http://www.greentrax.com/music/artists/reviews/the-glencraig-scottish-dance-band-ahm-dancin-old-time-dances-cd/ COMING SOON * Various Artists - The Music And Song Of The Great Tapestry Of Scotland (CD) Released in association with The Great Tapestry Of Scotland, which will go on exhibition in 2013 as the longest in the world. A compilation featuring many popular artists. The winner of the nationwide song competition was Benny Gallagher (of Gallagher & Lyle) with his song Tusitala. Available to order 1st November. http://www.greentrax.com/music/artists/reviews/various-artists-the-music-and-song-of-the-great-tapestry-of-scotland-cd/ 2012 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OFFER * Only currently available by phone or mail order - not available online. Choose any CD from the Greentrax catalogue for the discounted price of £11 for 1 CD, or £20 for 2 CDs. Choose any 2 CELTIC COLLECTIONS series CDs for £12.00 (listed on p42 of our Anniversary Catalogue). * CALL 01875 814 155 (UK) or download and print a mail order form here (note that this shows our standard prices): http://www.greentrax.com/images/uploads/mailorder.pdf (Prices include UK postage and packing. Offer excludes the double CDs CDTRAX213D/236D/238D/320D/372/9013D/9016D/9017D, also the DVDs and box set. Multiple orders accepted. Valid until 28/02/2013. Please advise us if you require a print copy of the 25th Anniversary Catalogue.) OTHER NEWS * Death of Ian Hardie With great sadness, we have to announce the death last Tuesday of the outstanding fiddler and composer Ian Hardie, of Jock Tamson's Bairns and The Occasionals Ceilidh Band. http://www.greentrax.com/music/news/comments/death-of-ian-hardie/ * Kilmarnock Edition performances See the band play in Perth, Glasgow (for their album launch) and Tyninghame. http://www.greentrax.com/music/news/comments/kilmarnock-edition-performances/ * Album Launch - ¡No Pasaran! (They Shall Not Pass) - Scots In The Spanish Civil War This album will be launched on Sunday 28th October 2012 at Barioja Tapas Bar in Edinburgh. There will be songs from Eileen Penman, Alison McMorland & Geordie McIntyre, Gallo Rojo and more. http://www.greentrax.com/music/news/comments/no-pasaran-album-launch/ BOOKS AVAILABLE DIRECT FROM GREENTRAX * Ian Green's autobiography - Fuzz To Folk (Trax Of My Life) The story of a hectic life from childhood in rural Morayshire, Army service in Korea, thirty years in the Police and twenty-six years as MD of Greentrax Recordings. Twelve five-star reviews on Amazon. The Scottish Libraries Association made it a Recommended Summer Read in 2011. On Luath Press. £10.00 http://www.greentrax.com/music/artists/reviews/ian-green-fuzz-to-folk-trax-of-my-life-book/ * Gary West - Voicing Scotland (Folk, Culture, Nation) A lifetime's experience distilled in a landmark book pinpoints the crucial role of traditional music in the modern world from Musician, Teacher, BBC Radio Presenter and Senior Lecturer in Scottish Studies. This is a great read. On Luath Press. £11.00 (only currently available by phone or mail order - not available online) * Daniel Gray - Homage To Caledonia Another great read on Luath Press. The book which inspired Ian Green to compile the album ¡No Pasaran! £9.00 Book and ¡No Pasaran! CD package - £18.00 (only currently available by phone or mail order - not available online) (prices include UK postage and packing) * Our Anniversary Catalogue is available to view or download http://www.greentrax.com/music/news/comments/greentrax-25th-anniversary-catalogue/ * CDs, DVDs and books are available to order online direct from us, through our website using your credit/debit card or your PayPal account. As an introductory offer for a limited time only, worldwide postage is FREE. http://www.greentrax.com/music/order * Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/greentrax Your messages and feedback are welcome - please feel free to leave a comment on any of our albums or news articles. The Greentrax Team