Stronsay's Silver Darlings

Stronsay's Silver Darlings


What makes this 21-strong community group of musicians from the island of Stronsay so special is that every member chose to be part of it because of both their love of music and the delight they take in sharing that love with their listeners. Special, too, is the age range: 9 to 63!

"Stronsay has a very exciting history, including the days of the herring fishing when up to three hundred fishing boats would sail out in the late evening to the herring fishing grounds to the east of Stronsay. After setting their nets, the fishermen would spend the night waiting for the early dawn when the nets could be hauled again. As the nets came to the surface the herring, or ‘Silver Darlings’ as they were known, could be seen shimmering in the early morning sunlight, and the weary fishermen would brighten up at the sight of a good catch. Today, Stronsay is again blessed with Silver Darlings in the form of the new band."
(Bill Miller)

After going down a storm in both Stronsay and Finstown at 2009's festival, we're delighted to welcome the Silver Darlings back, who promise lots of new material from their forthcoming second CD.

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