This is my fan page for Old Blind Dogs, a four-man group from Scotland. (These photos show them when they had five members; Jim Malcolm has since left the group for a solo career.) They play traditional Scots music, with a contemporary edge. They have been around since the early 1990's. See Tour Dates.
The members of the group have changed over the years, as has the band's sound. But it is always great! They have a powerful, unique sound, with djembe and conga drums and Scottish border pipes, plus sometimes a bluesy harmonica.
Members at the time of these photos: Rory Campbell on border (reel) pipes, whistles and backing vocals; Jonny Hardie on fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and backing vocals; Jim Malcolm, lead singer on guitar and harmonica; Fraser Stone on drums and percussion; and Aaron Jones, bass, bouzouki and backing vocals. Check them out! www.oldblinddogs.demon.co.uk
I heard recently that they had a reunion of current and former members, playing two concerts in Scotland. They say they will release a DVD of these performances in early 2008. I can't wait!
Above: Fraser Stone on drums and percussion, and Jim Malcolm, lead singer, on guitar and harmonica
Right: Rory Campbell on whistle; original member Jonny Hardie on fiddle
Above: Aaron Jones, bouzouki
The lyrics to the auld songs are amazing - also the vocals, melodies, and instrumentation. Tender ballads and great pumping dance music - full of passion. These photos were taken at a 2006 concert in Pennsylvania.
