I first saw Gnoss as a young Orcadian duo, and was impressed by their mature abilities as both musicians and in talking to their audience. The original pair, Graham Rorie (Fiddle & Mandolin), Aidan Moodie (Guitar & Vocals), have since been joined by Connor Sinclair (Flute, Whistles & Backing Vocals) and Craig Baxter (Bodhran & Stomp), the four meeting through their studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. This enhanced line up has taken them a step further into joining the top bands on the Scottish folk scene and added variety and power to their sound.
Friendly and funny, their patter and interactions keep the show moving, but it's always the music that matters. They still play a mix of traditional and modern material, with some surprising song choices too, with Dylan in the mix. The addition of wind and percussion allows for a deeper range of arrangements and they have developed their own unique interpretations of some weel kent tunes and songs. Baxter's excellent bodhran work is a key element in the overall sound, and makes for an almost trock feel to the sound at times.
One of the best bands around at the moment.
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