The Malin Lewis Trio
Innovator, award winning, multi-instrumentalist Malin Lewis melds Scottish West coast tradition with a newly invented, self-made bagpipe alongside stars Sally Simpson (Fiddle) and Jenn Butterworth (Guitar). Hair tingling, philosophical and dance inducing melodies inspired by European folk traditions, queerness and the universe.
Having toured across the UK, Canada and Europe, Malin released their debut album 'Halocline' in May 2024 on Hudson Records. A Halocline is a visible layer that forms between salt and fresh water and is home to a unique microbial ecosystem. Halocline is a metaphor for Malin’s trans identity and living in a space in between; a beautiful space between a binary.
Malin's unique timbre is born from the deep connection that comes from making and composing for their own instrument. Their one of a kind two-octave Smallpipe creates a whole new world of sound, captivating audiences at every opportunity.
Inspired by the likes of Martyn Bennett, Duncan Chisholm and Sharon Shannon their music is as lively as it is thought provoking and sensitive. Recently Malin has been recording music for The Outrun starring Saoirse Ronan, composing for contemporary dance and theatre and has been learning the tradition of the extinct Finnish Bagpipes.
Kenny and the Drone
Kenny Forsyth has been a stalwart of the Scottish music scene for over three decades . His roots are in the pipeband scene spending many years with the Vale of Atholl, a contemporary of the legendary Gordon Duncan. His small pipes, great pipes and whistles have peppered recordings with livley and lyrical counter melodies and solos, recording and taking the stage with the likes of The Tannahill Weavers , Wolfstone and Piperactive. An Atholl Highlander, Kenny is a keen supporter of Melfort Music and is a regular performer throughout Scotland Europe and the US. Matthew Anderson, the Drone, accompanies Kenny guitar and voice and is the founder of Melfort Music. Together the take the stage for they inaugural legends slot on this first Melfort Music Weekend
