His first recognition as a talented solo guitarist was in 2003 at The Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow. Iain was honoured with a Danny Kyle award for his performance, in which he competed with bands and musicians from all over the UK.
In the past few years Iain has been opening shows for established acts which include Brian Kennedy, Eddi Reader, Donnie Munro of Runrig, John Renbourn, The James Brown Band, Horse McDonald, Ricki Lee Jones, Hans Theesink, Bruce Molsky and Duck Baker.
Iain’s playing, style and passion encompasses Folk, Celtic, Blues, Jazz, Country, Rock and Classical music.
He has played in large concert venues such as ‘The Royal Concert Hall’ in Glasgow and ‘The Barrowlands’, small venues and clubs and has made many festival appearances. Some festival appearances include Celtic Connections, The Ullapool Guitar Festival, The Glasgow Jazz Festival, The Hairst, Bute Live, The Largs Jazz festival, The Traquair Fair, The Glasgow Fringe, The Merchant City Festival, The Kirkmichael village festival and many more.
His music has been played on national radio broadcasts as well as many local and internet radio stations. Iain has also had featured articles in the national and local press as well as CD reviews and interviews published in various magazines and publications worldwide.
