Allan Y McDougall

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Biography:

Allan Y McDougall is a formidable and creative guitarist.

His eclectic mix of music and songs has been honed over the past three decades by a wide range of influences.

His playing reflects a keen interest in the songs and melodies of the Scottish and Irish traditions and his recorded and live repertoire displays a contemporary, relevant approach, energetic and sympathetic as appropriate.

Although mainly a solo guitarist, Allan is also the mandolin, bouzouki and tenor banjo player in the Alans folk group [whose first CD – the Houston Sessions” is now available] and is guitar half of the guitar/flute duo Blawstrum, with Allan Whiteford.

The Performer:

Once a regular player in folk club sessions, Allan started his playing career opening for the American guitarist Duck Baker at the Kilmarnock Folk Club. He has been featured on Radio Scotland’s Celtic Connections programme, playing some of his own compositions and being interviewed on air.

Allan Y McDougall has played on the Danny Kyle Open Stage, as part of the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, in 2002, 2003 and 2004 and in 2004 and 2005 with the Alans. He has appeared at the Girvan Folk Festival, Tinto Folk festival & Lomond Folk festival, the Houston Folk Club and at the Star Club in Glasgow and he is making a name as an experienced, entertaining and accomplished live performer within the folk-club and coffeehouse scene. He has a residency at the Tchai Ovna teahouse in Glasgow’s West End.

In intimate settings, he provides a well-balanced range of traditional tunes and songs, appropriate to the occasion, whether rousing or charming.

The Gear:

Hand Crafted Instrument stand by Tom Kelly @ 0141-881-2905 or 07754 781987, prices from £40.

Tuition:

Allan is now offering tuition on guitar, especially folk and 'fingerstyle' style playing.

If you are interested and wish tuition in the West of Scotland area you can contact Allan by clicking here