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 […]
A milestone early appearance for Bruach Bruach took part in Shade of Amber, the autumn festival curated by the legendary Dougie MacLean, after the band successfully passed the performer selection process earlier that year.This opportunity arose before our fiddler joined the group, meaning the original four members were already building a growing reputation in the […]
A strong step forward in Bruach’s early journey Bruach returned to The Twa Tams for a second appearance —this time as the supporting act for Brock’s Den,a talented solo singer-guitarist accompanied by his charming toy poodle,who quickly became the unofficial star of the backstage area. This performance marked an important milestone in the band’s development.It […]
Our February Music Showcase at Errol Village Hall became one of the most memorable nights in Bruach’s early journey.With outstanding guest performers Nicola Madill and Steve DuCane, the evening brought together some of the region’s most expressive and powerful voices — each artist captivating the audience with heartfelt, emotionally rich performances. This night also marked […]
A hometown charity night supporting the future of the community Bruach were honoured to perform at the Dunshalt Playpark Fundraising Night, a special event held in the home village of two of the band’s members, Sean and Pheely.Organised by the Dunshalt Community Playpark Committee, the evening aimed to raise funds for new play facilities for […]
Our return to the Civil Service Sports Club in Dundee was filled with lively energy, friendly faces, and a crowd ready to dance from the very first tune. Being close to Niall’s home ground, many of his friends came along — bringing an extra spark to the night. The audience was on the younger side, […]
A night of energy, friendship, and foot-stomping music! We were thrilled to join Journey North and Banshee Heathens for a packed night of folk-rock at ROOTS Dundee — three bands, three different flavours of Scottish energy, and one unforgettable atmosphere. The evening kicked off with the powerful vocals and punk-folk spirit of Banshee Heathens, followed […]
The night we (accidentally) competed with Taylor Swift. Our Edinburgh debut will forever be remembered as the night we played at Bannerman’s Bar — completely unaware that Taylor Swift was holding a surprise concert in the city on the very same evening. Of course, there was no way we were going to win a crowd […]
On June 16th, 2024, BRUACH closed out Solas Festival with a set that we’ll never forget — not for the size of the crowd, but for the heart behind the music. The weather had turned rainy, and most of the festival’s performers and attendees had left by the time we took the stage. To add […]
On June 22nd, 2024, BRUACH had the honour of performing as the final act at Errol Gala Day — a bright, sun-filled community event that captured everything we love about outdoor gigs. With a relaxed daytime atmosphere, I was able to bring my dog, Mocha, along with my youngest child, who listened to our set […]
