Capercaillie

Both a huge woodland grouse and a Celtic Band. As a grouse, it spends a lot of time feeding on the ground in Scottish pinewoods and is close to extinction. As a band, it is a mixture of tradtional Gaelic and contemporary world music started in 1980 by Donald Shaw and Karen Matheson.

Members: Donald Shaw (Accordian), Karen Matheson (Vocals), Michael McGoldrick (Flute, Uilleann Pipes) Mannus Lunny (Bouzouki, Guitar), Charlie McKerron (Fiddle), Ewen Vernal (Bass), Che Beresford (Drums), David Robertson (Percussion)

Albums:

• 1984: Cascade
• 1987: Crosswinds
• 1988: The Blood is Strong
• 1989: Sidewaulk
• 1991: Delirium
• 1992: Get Out
• 1993: Secret People
• 1994: Capercaillie
• 1996: To the Moon
• 1997: Beautiful Wasteland
• 1998: Glenfinnan (Songs of the '45)
  Dusk Till Dawn: The Best of Capercaillie
• 2000: Nàdurra
• 2002: Choice Language
  Capercaillie Live in Concert
• 2004: Grace and Pride: The Anthology 2004-1984
• 2008: Roses and Tears