COLIN GRANT-ADAMS
Glasgow, Kentucky, United States | SELF
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Discography
Colin Grant-Adams has recorded 9 Albums with six still released
SCOTTISH AMERICAN
SCOTLAND LAND OF MY FATHER
THIS LAND CALLED SCOTLAND
TRADITIONAL & ORIGINAL SONGS OF SCOTLAND
COLIN GRANT-ADAMS & HIS GUITAR
and his latest A TOAST TO SCOTLAND
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COLIN GRANT-ADAMS
Scottish Vocalist / Guitarist / Recording Artist
Remembering our past….Creating our future
Scotland is a country that has its own vibrant living tradition, encompassing a melting pot of diverse musical genres that includes Scottish, Irish, Celtic, Country, Jazz, Rock and Popular music, from past and present contributing to the ever expanding global music scene.
Today there are more people of Celtic descent in North America, than in all the European based Celtic countries put together that includes Scotland and Ireland. America has three to four hundred Scottish / Irish festivals throughout the year, with attendances that reach into the thousands.
With more people looking into their ancestral roots, the New World Celts of America are supporting the traditions of the old countries, while appreciating the new mixture of Bluegrass and Americana. Making Colin Grant-Adams one of the premiere international touring and recording artists, in this growing market for Scottish / Irish / Bluegrass and Americana music.
A Toast to Scotland
This musical performance is a tribute to Scotland’s past and present, through songs and stories, from the battlefields of a distant land, the haunting beauty of her misty covered glens, to romance and exploits of the Celtic people, and songs of modern day Scotland.
A phenomenal Scots entertainer, with his exuberating vocals, intricate fiery guitar and irresistible humor has been titled The John Denver of Celtic Music. Grant –Adams is considered one of Scotland’s, foremost ambassador in his genre today.
Having an experienced background in presenting shows in Scotland, Colin strives to help presenters attract audiences to his musical evening, with a marketing strategy committed to promoting performances by press releases, radio and TV appearances, and an excellent diverse e-mail database, built up from Grant-Adams many years of touring.
Stephen Holden, New York Times
“A spirited spokesman of a vigorous Scots folk tradition....”
Richard Van Kleeck, Artistic director / producer
“Any performance by a musician with Colin Grant-Adams, artistic credentials, no matter the venue, implicitly educates and increases public understanding of our own cultural heritage and the passing of tradition from one generation to the next.”
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