Scottish Singer-Songwriter and Band Perform in Studio

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Published June 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM PDT

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Dougie MacLean is one of Scotland's most famous singer-songwriters. His song "Caldonia" has become Scotland's unofficial national anthem and his music has appeared on film soundtracks, most notably fo

Alison St John (Guest Host): Scottish music is a tartan weave, it blends the heartbreak of Scotland's sometimes tragic past with the bright colors of fast paced jigs, threaded through with zany humor, and often the longing for home.

The Dougie MacLean Band performs tonight (June 26 ^th ) at 7:30 p.m. at the Birch North Park Theater on University Ave.

Guests

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Dougie MacLean, award winning singer-songwriter from Scotland. His most recent album is called Inside the Thunder .
Greg Lawson, violin.
Jamie MacLean, drums.
Ross Ainslie, highland and small pipes.
Alan Sutherland, piano.
Chris Agnew, bass.

(Photo: Dougie MacLean performs on guitar, Greg Lawson on violin and Alan Sutherland on piano, Josette Herdell )

(Photo: Members of the Dougie MacLean Band perform in studio, Josette Herdell )

Scottish Singer-Songwriter and Band Perform in Studio

Dougie MacLean is one of Scotland's most famous singer-songwriters. His song "Caldonia" has become Scotland's unofficial national anthem and his music has appeared on film soundtracks, most notably fo

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