The Unit

Formed in 2003 the Unit is a collaboration between Amy Geddes, Ewan MacPherson and Paul Jennings.

This talented band carries a considerable CV, they perform traditional / contemporary Scottish music and song with the quality and skill of seasoned professionals. Their unusual arrangements of new music, at times wild and danceable or relaxing and reflective, brings a fresh sound for head and feet.

David Kidman’s review of Playing Giants:

The label name might well give you a smidgen of what to expect from this record: cutting-edge Scottish music with roots in tradition – for it’s the brainchild of Peatbog Faeries supremo Iain Copeland.

The Unit is one of the increasing number of young Scottish bands who are quietly redefining the parameters of traditional-based music through improvisation and group interaction; it’s a trio comprising Galloway fiddle player Amy Geddes, multi-string-instrumentalist Ewan MacPherson (Malinky, Fribo) and percussionist Paul Jennings (Croft No. Five). Their music takes on the character of anything from danceable and quite unfettered to more pensive world-influenced vibes, yet always without any sense of undue contrivance.

It’s a feature of The Unit’s style that their coolly inventive arrangements major on a keen interest in the intricacy of the rhythmic interplay, yet they’re not overly “busy” and the various elements are kept masterfully in check by the musicianship of the players, however much is going on within the texture. Though self-evidently studio-based in this instance, The Unit give us some vital and passionate music-making here, and I strongly get the feeling that their live gigs (if they can find the time!) would turn out to be rather special. 2007

For Bookings, information or promo pack / CD please contact:

Ewan MacPherson (Stoneyport Agency)

Tel: 07766 004 026

ewan@stoneyport.com