Innes Watson, from Glasgow, is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist with over sixteen years of contemporary and traditional Scottish music, performance, recording, teaching and producing under his belt. He grew up in the Scottish Borders in very supportive musical surroundings encouraging an eclectic mix of skills, abilities, interests and accolades that combine to make Innes one of the most highly-regarded and sought-after musicians on the scene today.
Innes has appeared on over 43 albums released in Scotland in the last 16 years and has worked with some of the most notable performers in the country. In 2011 he won the title of “Instrumentalist of the Year” at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards and has continued to uphold that accolade ever since.
A composer of fiddle tunes, string arrangements, guitar music, songs (and anything required), producer, performer and facilitator, Innes is always working on a new project…
“Innes has that rare combination of being a distinctive musical personality, with impeccable technique, innovative ideas, and a natural ability to captivate listeners of all ages. Even if you're not a guitar fan, you'll love Innes Watson.”
(Clive Carrol)
“There are loads and loads of guitarists in the world but a tiny percentage are good. Innes is really really good! He stands out among generations of players in the trad/folk scene”
(Kris Drever)
“Innes for me is a musician’s musician because he has a free spirit and an absolute honesty within his compositions and his music. Nothing is contrived, it is all from inside the heart.” (Duncan Chisholm)
