Ryan Young

Blaxhall Sessions - Ryan Young & Stuart McCallumAward-winning Scottish fiddler Ryan Young is celebrated for his distinctive tone, expressive phrasing and deeply emotive approach to traditional music. His playing has earned widespread critical acclaim, with The Scotsman describing him as “a force of nature” in a five-star review.His third album, In the Quiet After, released in May 2026, was produced by and features internationally acclaimed Irish fiddler Martin Hayes. The recording marks a significant new chapter in Ryan's musical journey, bringing together his distinctive interpretation of Scottish and Irish traditional music.For this performance, Ryan is joined by guitarist Stuart (The Breath, The Cinematic Orchestra) who also contributed to the album. Together, they bring the music to life in an intimate duo setting, performing selections from In the Quiet After alongside traditional repertoire. Ryan Young brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music, receiving international praise for his spell-binding interpretations on the fiddle. His debut album was recorded with four time GRAMMY winner Jesse Lewis (who has worked with the likes of Bela Fleck and Yo Yo Ma) and launched at Feakle Traditional Music Festival in County Clare, accompanied by renowned guitarist, Dennis Cahill (Martin Hayes; The Gloaming). Ryan was nominated for Album Of The Year at the 2024 MG ALBA Scots Trad Awards; Live Act Of The Year at the 2023 Awards, and Musician Of The Year at the 2022 Awards.‘Every once in a while a flashing musical comet appears and sweeps everything in its path. This is the case of the young Scottish violinist Ryan Young, virtuoso with precision and inventive playing...’ - Festival No Border, Brest “...a force of nature” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 STARS) The Scotsman