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Living in the Highlands of Scotland presented problems in finding musicians to impress on him the techniques. Luckily, Inverness did have a music shop that sold a banjo, fingerpicks two books and most importantly, records by Earl Scruggs. His love of this music eventually led him to America where he spent a couple of years travelling around festivals, meeting and playing with the great bluegrass players and generally having a great time indulging in his love of Bluegrass music. Tugging at his soul however, was his profound love for his own traditional music. On returning to Scotland Ian was present during the vibrant Edinburgh Traditional scene of the early 90's, packed with great musicians and great sessions, allowing him to develop a style of backing for traditional music and giving rise to a short lived but exciting band featuring Iain Macleod (The House Band, Shooglenifty) on mandolin, Simon Bradley (llan De Cubel) on fiddle, Jazz guitarist and song writer Sandy Wright and Russel Hunter on piano. From Edinburgh's buzzing traditional scene, Ian moved to Ireland, where the same rich musical environment existed and thrived. He has played many festivals both at home and abroad and is well known throughout for his backing of traditional music and playing both Bluegrass and Old Time American music. From Ian's performing to recording, his album 'Ten Years On' is a fresh, authentic and vibrant take on the banjo unlike any other.

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Ten Years On is a celebration of highly-accomplished picking married to a thorough understanding of the music and a great ear for a tune...'

     —Martin McGinley, Irish Music Magazine

'...intriguing and engaging offering from Irish-based Scots banjo player Ian Carmichael'

     —Jim Gilchrist, The Scotsman

Ian Carmichael displays considerable skill on the 5-string banjo, as he demonstrates its versatility on his skilful arrangements of hornpipes, marches, reels and a bit of bluegrass, collected from Scotland, Ireland and America

     —Roy Spencer, Bright Young Folk

If you are going to buy an instrumental CD this year, this should be high on your list for consideration. The mix of jigs, reels, hornpipes, marches and ballads has been arranged well and will keep you smiling from start to finish.

     —Peter Fyfe, UK Folk Music