Fiona Kennedy and friends on tour

Fiona Kennedy OBE has announced she is heading back on the road, with a string of live tour dates announced this autumn. 

In her new show, no genre is off-limits in a joyful production of music new and old, celebrating a return to live performances once again. Working with long-term musical collaborator Nils Elders on guitar and fabulous pianist Neil Birse, Fiona’s concert dates will bring in some of her musician friends — giving each performance its own character.  

The versatile singer-songwriter — raised in the Gaelic tradition by her parents Calum Kennedy and Anne Gillies — is equally at ease performing heart-breaking highland melodies, emotive country ballads, and up-beat folk tunes. 

Looking forward to her concert dates this autumn, Fiona added: 

“If the past two years have taught me anything, it’s that there’s no better mix
than musicianship and friendship. And it’s that essence my new show seeks to
capture and take to a venue near you this autumn, with tour dates already
announced for Glasgow, Dumfries, Elgin, and Inverness.

“I’ve been back in the studio in the past few weeks, recording some brand new
songs with producer and musician Calum MacColl (son of Peggy Seeger and Ewan
MacColl) and also featuring Antony Chipperfield who will join me on tour. 

“Nils Elders and I have also written and recorded two quite poppy songs - which
have certainly lifted our spirits. I would say at this rate we’ll have a great new
album ready to take on the road. 

“The joy has been singing such a range of music — country classics, some old
Scottish favorites, songs to get you singing along to, and songs to get you up on
the dance floor. 

“At their heart, these shows will be a celebration — the road below me, the road
ahead, the path towards better times, reconnecting and living for good music and
good friendship. 

We have some old and new friends for this performance Nils Elders
& Neil Birse, Rose Byres, and Bogle Mufty, sure you will enjoy the show we have put together for you all.

“I’ll see you on the road!”