A lively night, and a turning point for the band’s new fiddle sound

Bruach’s second stage appearance featuring fiddle took place at Art Bar Dundee,
a vibrant and eccentric venue known for its colourful graffiti, alternative crowd,
and welcoming atmosphere. The bar’s friendly staff — including several of the venue’s regulars — created a relaxed environment long before the performance even began.

Only three weeks earlier, the band had faced technical challenges during a previous show,
but by this night the group had made significant progress.
After a handful of full-band rehearsals, the fiddle joined confidently for the entire second half of the set, performing around eight to nine tunes,
ranging from melodic lines to simple root-note backing.

The audience, made up largely of enthusiastic students and younger listeners,
responded with warmth and energy. The venue soon filled with lively dancing,
and at one point a Hen Night group arrived, adding even more excitement to the evening.
It was a noisy, bustling environment, yet the performance held together well,
and the band received encouraging feedback from both staff and customers.
The venue’s owner even expressed interest in having Bruach return.

Behind the scenes, this gig represented an important moment of cohesion for the group.
The band members were highly supportive of their newest musician, ensuring she felt backed and confident on stage.
Each rehearsal and performance strengthened the sense of trust within the lineup, establishing the collaborative spirit that would define Bruach’s sound moving forward.

This early Art Bar appearance stands as one of the key stepping stones in the band’s development —
a night full of noise, laughter, movement, and a growing feeling that Bruach’s evolving fiddle sound was here to stay.