Fiona Driver and Graham Simpson
One of Orkney's finest fiddlers and prolific modern-day composers, Fiona has performed widely in the Northern Isles and beyond. As well as her exploits as a soloist and in her new duo partnership with Graham Simpson, Fiona also plays in the Western-themed group Lone Star Swing.
Her second CD, Orkney Fire, was released at the end of 2008; a follow-up to best-seller The Orkney Fiddler, released in 1997. Accompanied by Graham Simpson on guitar and percussion, Orkney Fire is somewhat different to her largely traditional debut - a collection of various styles executed with consistently evident expertise and finesse. In addition, Fiona Driver's Orkney Tune Book was released in 2007 featuring 70 of her own tunes alongside 30 by fellow local composers.
Current projects include her second tune book and the Lone Star Swing Band. Also keep an eye out for some of Fiona's students in their group 'Fiddletime'.
On guitar and percussion, Graham is a versatile, complimentary accompanist. Another member of Lone Star Swing, he has also performed with local band SAS Blues and is currently recording percussion for Ivan Drever's latest CD.
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