LORI WATSON and RULE of THREE

Sanctuary Sessions Follow Lori's new project Sanctuary as it develops over the next few weeks leading to the performance as a Celtic Connections New Voices commission on Jan 31st 1pm, Strathclyde Suite (www.celticconnections.com). LORI WATSON

Widely regarded as a leading fiddler, singer and interpreter of traditional music, Lori grew up in the Scottish Borders playing music from a young age. A BBC Scotland Young Trad Musician of the Year 2002 and 2003 Finalist, Lori has performed extensively throughout Britain and Europe. Currently writing a PhD at the RSAMD, Lori's music is regularly broadcast on radio, television and the internet throughout Europe and in the USA, while she pushes forward with several exciting recording projects and her touring band Rule of Three.

LORI WATSON and RULE OF THREE

Formed in October 2004, Rule of Three is an exciting band celebrating the best of the Scottish tradition combined with their own contemporary sounds. Singer and fiddler Lori Watson is joined by John Somerville and Innes Watson to form a dynamic musical three-piece of fiddle and voice, piano accordion and guitar. Here is a fresh approach to some of the best music Scotland's heritage has to offer alongside Lori Watson's own wonderful compositions. Danny Award Winners at Celtic Connections 2005, this is a band that gets your feet stomping one minute, plays with heart-rending emotion the next and leaves the audience uplifted. Music of the highest order. KEEP UP TO DATE! If you would like updates on gigs, releases and projects then join our MAILING LIST. Simply click the link and press send (or mail us at lori@loriwatson.co.uk) and we'll keep you posted with important stuff. We won't pester you with any annoying junk, promise.