Inspired by their rich heritage of Celtic music and fired by the strength of the modern Scottish cultural scene, Battlefield Band have been performing on the international scene for more than three decades, mixing old songs with new, playing a unique fusion of ancient and modern instruments: bagpipes, synthesizers, fiddles, guitars, cittern, bass, whistles, and bouzouki. Battlefield Band pioneered the integration of bagpipes with fiddle, keyboards, guitar and voice.
Founded by a group of friends in 1969 and named after the Battlefield section of Glasgow, Scotland, Battlefield Band now perform throughout the world, playing to audiences in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Canada, as well as more than 60 cities annually in the United States. Their music is played regularly on National Public Radios “Thistle and Shamrock” program, and they are frequent guests on Minnesota Public Radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion.”
"The Battlefield Band is turning into a national treasure, and exemplifies the ongoing nature of Scottish musical tradition. Not seen them yet? Shame on you." -Kaye McAlpine, Edinburgh Evening News
**Take advantage of advance ticket prices, as they go up the day of the show!** ADV: $21/$19 MEM; D/S: $23/$21 MEM
Members of Battlefield band will also be hosting some music workshops through the Swallow Hill School of Music. Check out some of these awesome classes and register early to save for:
