| The Moonshiners are a four-piece bluegrass band, who have established themselves on the festival circuit with a reputation for their lively performances. They play traditional and modern bluegrass mixed with innovative tunes, including original compositions. Their set includes a broad spectrum of ballads, driving instrumentals and songs. |
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The band features singer/songwriter Ian Mairs on guitar and lead vocal. The Scruggs style playing of Phil Sakerski on five string banjo and resonator guitar. One of Scotlands finest players Alasdair Kennedy on mandolin and fiddle, and the infamous Jimmy Moon on double bass.
The band has played at many music venues and festivals in Scotland and further afield, as well as venues in and around Glasgow.
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"Singing in the Lane" featuring 18 excellent tracks, including some well known instrumental numbers, a couple of brilliant tunes written by Phil, and 4 songs written by Ian - including his Scottish bluegrass song "Wee Hielan' But'n'Ben".
The Moonshiners are no spring chickens and maybe that’s a good thing. Here they show that there’s been much more than Monroe, Flatt or Scruggs.. The delivery is earnest, the tone unfussy and the net effect is just about as heart-warming as could be...