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Orkney Strathspey & Reel Society   •   Itchy Fingers

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  • Itchy Fingers
    • 2013 - Attic ATCD083 CD (UK)
  • Tracklist
    1. Signature Tune
    2. The Old Polka & Dancing Waves
    3. Jarl Hunter of Gillaburn
    4. Ganglat Fran Appelbo
    5. Waiting For the Federals, The Barrowburn Reel & La Grande Chain
    6. Bonnie Strathmore
    7. Inganess, The Strynd & El Adhem
    8. Looking For A Partner
    9. Simon Thoumire's Jig, Out On the Ocean & The Fireside Jig
    10. Amlies Valse
    11. Smith's Farewell to Shetland & Sands of Burrafirth
    12. Jig Runrig
    13. Father John MacMillan of Barra & George Borwick's 70th
    14. Return To the Brandy Wine & The Tennessee Waltz
    15. Mill Brae, Mickie Ainsworth, Itchy Fingers & The High Drive

  • Musicians
    • Leader: Ian Kirkness
    • Fiddles: Leslie Tait, Tommy Mainland, Sandy Dennison, Davie Sinclair, Peter Trodden, Linda Somerville, Johan Thompson, Carrie Morris, Eric Linklater, Jennifer Wrigley, Sara Dawson, Una Gordon, Tegan Fraser & Kirsten Liebke
    • Accordions: Nikki Palmer & Jim Marwick
    • Guitars & Piano: Hazel Wrigley, Paul Maxton & Emma Wrigley
    • Cello & Double Bass: Catherine Brown
  • Credits
    • Photos & Sleeve Design: Colin Keldie, K4 Graphics

The simple satisfaction of playing traditional music brings the Society members together each week with regular practices at The Reel in Kirkwall.

The Orkney Strathspey and Reel Society has been going for 65 years and currently boasts a good number of young players — so for the moment the future is bright.

From its beginnings in 1948, they have performed at a great many events and celebrations throughout Orkney and beyond and continue to keep the traditional style alive by always encouraging young and up-and-coming players.

Let's hope we don't have to wait another 20 years for a new album!

"Good things come to those who wait".