Brechin All Records (BAR) is an independent Scottish record label, based in Edinburgh, specialising in traditional and contemporary folk music and song and ceilidh music
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Brechin All Records (BAR) is an independent Scottish record label, based in Edinburgh, specialising in traditional and contemporary folk music and song, and ceilidh music. Founded by renowned accordionist Sandy Brechin in 1996, with the release of his first solo album "Out of His Box", the company has since expanded to include a host of recordings by a variety of well-known artists in the Scottish folk scene, as well as artists from other musical genres. As well as promoting all of the label's artists, the company is supporting various new recording and performance projects and is always on the look out to record up and coming new talent in the Scottish folk music scene.
Scots Wahey!
Scots Wahey! is the Brechin All Records' Agency representing some of Scotland's finest traditional performers.
Sandy Brechin | Andrew Mill | Bùrach | Sandy Brechin & Ewan Wilkinson | McKerron Brechin Ó hEadhra | The Five Freens | The Wendy Weatherby Band | Sandy Brechin & Ronan Martin | Sandy Brechin & Gregor Borland
If you would like to book any of our PERFORMERS please fill in the form on the booking page and we’ll get back to you straight away. Where possible, please specify which band you would like to perform in your message or subject line. You are under no obligation. Feel free to get in touch just to find out a bit more about what we can provide. Whatever your requirement and budget we can provide something to meet your needs.
GET IN TOUCHLatest releases
From Brechin All Records (BAR)
The Sandy Brechin Calendar 2025
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Ballantrae Bound
- Davie Anderson
Ballantrae Bound, the eagerly awaited new album from Davie Anderson, is a great collection of tunes and songs, including several from the pen of Robert Burns, one from Ewan McColl, Jim McLean’s”Stirling Brig” and many of Davie’s own compositions.
Le Chèile
- MBO
The stunning new album by Mckerron Brechin Ó hEadhra with beautiful Gaelic, Scots & Irish songs & cracking tune sets.
The Sandy Brechin Trio Tune Book
30 Fabulous original tunes from Polecats and Dead Cats, including smash hits such as Admiral on the Bow, Your Drunken Fumbling Fingers and many, many more – all with chords and harmonies.
LOVE SO STRONG
- Davie Anderson
The new album features no less than 7 original compositions. A mix of Folk, Americana, Rockabilly & Blues on acoustic, electric guitar, Bass and E-bow.
THE TEA WIFIE
- Julia Dignan
For her debut album, Scottish fiddle player, Julia Dignan, brings together friends old and new to capture some of her favourite musical moments from the last 30 years!
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FOXY LADDIE
- The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience
The second album from Scotland’s coolest electric ceilidh band.
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POLECATS AND DEAD CATS
- The Sandy Brechin Trio
The debut album from The Sandy Brechin Trio. Swedish way of playing harmonies with Scottish tunes.
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SHOP - Past Releases
Accordion Tuition
Sandy Brechin is an accomplished accordion teacher with over 20 years teaching experience and is available to take on new pupils. If you would like to discuss lessons with Sandy, he can be contacted on his mobile: +44 (0) 783153228
- 13th Dec 2024 Stonehaven Folk Club
- 8th Jan 2025 Edinburgh Folk Club
- 6th-22nd Mar 2025 Austrian Tour
- 25th Mar 2025 Balerno Folk Club
- 14th May 2025 Dunfermline Folk Club
UPCOMING GIGS - BrÒg
BrÒg, a Scottish trad trio of Gregor Borland (fiddle), Sandy Brechin (piano accordion) and Gary West (small pipes, whistle, guitar & vocals); three accomplished musician who draw on a wealth of tunes and songs from the Scots traditions.
Edinburgh Sessions - All Welcome
Sandy Brechin & Friends
- every Sunday at the Ensign Ewart 9pm
Sandy Brechin & Ewan Wilkinson
- every Wednesday at the Black Cat 9pm
Book WEDDING CEILIDH BANDS with Corporate Ceilidh Agency
CEILIDH BANDS | PIPERS | STRING QUARTETS | HIGHLAND DANCERS | LIVE BACKGROUND MUSIC | PIPE BANDS | DISCO
Brechin All Records sister company, CORPORATE CEILIDH, offers a comprehensive wedding and corporate entertainment service, ranging from pipers to string quartets, ceilidhs to discos, and even highland dancers! Brechin All Records can provide low key background music to accompany a meal all the way up to a full-on, reeling Ceilidh. CORPORATE CEILIDH are experienced at providing entertainment for a variety of occasions from weddings and private functions to corporate dinners, team building events and product launches.
MAKE AN ENQUIRYFeatured Ceilidh Band
The Jimi Shandrix ExperienceFronted by the legendary Sandy Brechin on accordion, The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience have established a reputation as one of the top ceilidh bands in the world. - Find out more.