Brechin All Records (BAR) is an independent Scottish record label, based in Edinburgh, specialising in traditional and contemporary folk music and song and ceilidh music

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Brechin All Records (BAR) is an independent Scottish record label, based in Edinburgh, specialising in traditional and contemporary folk music and song, and ceilidh music. Founded by renowned accordionist Sandy Brechin in 1996, with the release of his first solo album "Out of His Box", the company has since expanded to include a host of recordings by a variety of well-known artists in the Scottish folk scene, as well as artists from other musical genres. As well as promoting all of the label's artists, the company is supporting various new recording and performance projects and is always on the look out to record up and coming new talent in the Scottish folk music scene.

Scots Wahey!

Scots Wahey! is the Brechin All Records' Agency representing some of Scotland's finest traditional performers.

Sandy Brechin | Andrew Mill | Bùrach | Sandy Brechin & Ewan Wilkinson | McKerron Brechin Ó hEadhra | The Five Freens | The Wendy Weatherby Band | Sandy Brechin & Ronan Martin | Sandy Brechin & Gregor Borland

If you would like to book any of our PERFORMERS please fill in the form on the booking page and we’ll get back to you straight away. Where possible, please specify which band you would like to perform in your message or subject line. You are under no obligation. Feel free to get in touch just to find out a bit more about what we can provide. Whatever your requirement and budget we can provide something to meet your needs.

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Latest releases

From Brechin All Records (BAR)

The Sandy Brechin Calendar 2024The Sandy Brechin Calendar 2024
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Ballantrae Bound CDBallantrae Bound
- Davie Anderson
Ballantrae Bound, the eagerly awaited new album from Davie Anderson, is a great collection of tunes and songs, including several from the pen of Robert Burns, one from Ewan McColl, Jim McLean’s”Stirling Brig” and many of Davie’s own compositions.

Le Chèile CDLe Chèile
- MBO
The stunning new album by Mckerron Brechin Ó hEadhra with beautiful Gaelic, Scots & Irish songs & cracking tune sets.

The SB Trio Tune BookThe Sandy Brechin Trio Tune Book
30 Fabulous original tunes from Polecats and Dead Cats, including smash hits such as Admiral on the Bow, Your Drunken Fumbling Fingers and many, many more – all with chords and harmonies.

LOVE SO STRONG
- Davie Anderson
The new album features no less than 7 original compositions. A mix of Folk, Americana, Rockabilly & Blues on acoustic, electric guitar, Bass and E-bow.

The Tea Wifie CDTHE TEA WIFIE
- Julia Dignan
For her debut album, Scottish fiddle player, Julia Dignan, brings together friends old and new to capture some of her favourite musical moments from the last 30 years!

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Foxy Laddie CDFOXY LADDIE
- The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience
The second album from Scotland’s coolest electric ceilidh band.

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Polecats and Dead Cats CDPOLECATS AND DEAD CATS
- The Sandy Brechin Trio
The debut album from The Sandy Brechin Trio. Swedish way of playing harmonies with Scottish tunes.

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SHOP - Past Releases

At the End of a Perfect Day CD My Yellow Ukulele CD The Red Album CD Out of His Box CD Out of His Tree CD Electric Landlady Sonas CD Lost in the Day CD Sandy Brechin and Ewan Wilkinson – Hard Times Come and Go CD The Accidental Death of an Accordionist CD Sandy Brechin & Friends - The Sunday Night Sessions CD Ronan Martin Drain Pipe Dreams Gregor Borland – Bowstroke CD Hugh MacDiarmid's Haircut - Airs From Your Elbow Fonn-Ratharsair Sounds of Raasay CD Brian Ó hEadhra – An-t-Allt CD Ceildhdonia - Circadian Rhythms CD Wendy Weatherby - A Breath on the Cold Glass CD Wendy Weatherby - A Shirt of Silk or Snow CD The Weird Set CD Deeper CD Unstoppable CD Born Tired CD

Accordion Tuition

Sandy Brechin is an accomplished accordion teacher with over 20 years teaching experience and is available to take on new pupils. If you would like to discuss lessons with Sandy, he can be contacted on his mobile: +44 (0) 783153228

      UPCOMING GIGS - BrÒg

      BrÒg BrÒg, a Scottish trad trio of Gregor Borland (fiddle), Sandy Brechin (piano accordion) and Gary West (small pipes, whistle, guitar & vocals); three accomplished musician who draw on a wealth of tunes and songs from the Scots traditions.

      • 19th & 20th Aug 2024 Edinburgh Fringe @ AMC
      • 26th Aug 2024 Glenfarg Folk Club
      • 13th Dec 2024 Stonehaven Folk Club
      • 8th Jan 2025 Edinburgh Folk Club
      • 6th-22nd Mar 2025 Austrian Tour
      • 25th Mar 2025 Balerno Folk Club
      • 14th May 2025 Dunfermline Folk Club

    Edinburgh Sessions - All Welcome

    Sandy Brechin & Friends
    - every Sunday at the Ensign Ewart 9pm

    Sandy Brechin & Ewan Wilkinson
    - every Wednesday at the Black Cat 9pm

    Book WEDDING CEILIDH BANDS with Corporate Ceilidh Agency

    CEILIDH BANDS | PIPERS | STRING QUARTETS | HIGHLAND DANCERS | LIVE BACKGROUND MUSIC | PIPE BANDS | DISCO

    Brechin All Records sister company, CORPORATE CEILIDH, offers a comprehensive wedding and corporate entertainment service, ranging from pipers to string quartets, ceilidhs to discos, and even highland dancers! Brechin All Records can provide low key background music to accompany a meal all the way up to a full-on, reeling Ceilidh. CORPORATE CEILIDH are experienced at providing entertainment for a variety of occasions from weddings and private functions to corporate dinners, team building events and product launches.

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    Featured Ceilidh Band

    The Jimi Shandrix Experience

    Fronted by the legendary Sandy Brechin on accordion, The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience have established a reputation as one of the top ceilidh bands in the world. - Find out more.