Who: Mad Ferret
Acoustic Folk
Contemporary Scottish Folk Duo, Perth, Scotland
The Mad Ferret Band are known on the Scottish music scene for a hard hitting blend of traditional and contemporary folk music. The lively, energetic performances are packed with “blisteringly fast mandolin solos”, “tight vocal harmonies, driving Cajon beats and earth-moving guitar sounds.” Since 2011 they have now taken their lively Scottish Folk Music across the UK & Europe. Whilst playing alongside acts like Dougie MacLean, Skerryvore, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Mànran & Peatbog Faeries. Their music has been heard on national radio including BBC Radio Scotland. The duo has Sandy Stirton on DADGAD Guitar, Cajon, Vocals & Chris Woods on Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals.
They are currently back on tour for 2021/22 and new music planned for release early 2022
Uplifting and great fun to listen to, amazing band live or recorded - Nevis Radio
A distant cousin of Shooglenifty and Real Ale Reels, which is loaded with an afterburn - Folk Radio UK
Electrifying mandolin solos played at supersonic speed, great guitar work and harmonies” - Dalgety Bay Folk Club
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