Bruach welcomes its new fiddler for her first live performance

Bruach’s first performance with their newly joined fiddler took place at The Twa Tams in Perth — a respected music pub well known in the Scottish live scene. The venue is owned by members of the celebrated duo Mad Ferret, and is equipped with professional sound engineering, multiple cameras, and both indoor and outdoor screens that broadcast live performances.
It is a polished and well-established setting, making it an impressive stage for a debut appearance.

As this was a weekday evening, the atmosphere was relaxed, giving the band an ideal environment to introduce their new member.
During the first hour, she observed the set from the audience area — listening, studying arrangements, and preparing for her short on-stage appearance later in the evening.

When introduced to the crowd as Bruach’s new fiddler, she joined the final section of the performance.
However, technical challenges arose: the electric violin monitor mix made it extremely difficult for her to hear her own instrument.
This resulted in significant tuning and intonation issues, especially under the warmth of the stage lights that caused further pitch instability.
Despite these obstacles, she completed the set, and the audience responded warmly.

The band treated the situation with understanding and support.
Instead of viewing the performance as a setback, they reassured their new member and praised her confidence in handling a difficult first appearance.

In the following week’s rehearsal, the group openly discussed the challenges, and together decided to move toward using her acoustic violin on stage — supported by a high-quality microphone system purchased through the band’s equipment budget.
The string players also standardised their tuners to ensure consistency across the group.

This debut at The Twa Tams marked the first chapter of the band’s new fiddle era.
Though technically challenging, it became a foundational moment — one that demonstrated the band’s commitment to collaboration, mutual respect, and helping each other grow.