North Sea Gas are Dave Gilfillan PHOTO (Centre) Ronnie MacDonald (left) Grant Simpson (right). On occasion within Scotland, North Sea Gas are augmented by the wonderful talents of Gerry McKenna.

With a combination of instruments including guitar, mandolin, bodhran, banjo, whistle, mandola, bouzouki, mouth organ complementing fine vocals, harmonies and a keen sense of humor, an entertaining evening is guaranteed. Their interesting and varied career includes live performances in a variety of venues from compact hotel lounges to national theatres, as well as private functions, oil rigs, folk clubs, performing arts centers, open air concerts and colleges.

Over the years their exciting blend of Scottish and Irish music has appealed to audiences all over Great Britain, Europe, Scandinavia, Australia, Canada and the United States. For nine consecutive years, North Sea Gas has attracted large audiences to concerts held during the Edinburgh Festival.

In 1993, the band received both the Gold and Silver Disc awards from the Scottish Music Industry for their album "Caledonian Connection". This was followed in 1994 and 1995 by Silver Disc awards for albums "Keltic Heritage" and "Live from Edinburgh" making it three in a row. 1996 has seen their album "Scottish Destiny" attain yet another Silver Disc Award.

In the spring of 2000 their album "Spirit of Scotland" was released and the fall of 2002 marked the release of the band's 12th album, "Dark Island", which received the band's 6th Silver Disc. With 2005 celebrating the 25th anniversary of the band, "Lochanside" was released in May. In 2006, North Sea Gas' recordings were added to the Folklore Library, School of Scottish Studies, at the University of Edinburgh. August 2007 saw the release of their latest album "Rosslyn"

So, if you like entertaining Folk music; if you like to sing along; if you like to laugh but also to listen, look no further than North Sea Gas.

	Dave Gilfillan Lead Singer, guitar, banjo, mandola and founding member of North Sea Gas. Being a professional musician for the last seventeen years, Dave has built up a reputation for rousing sing along vocals and big heartfelt ballads, add to that a sense of on stage fun and tongue in cheek humor and you can easily see why his brand of folk music has taken him all over the world. Full Name Dave Barrie Gilfillan Date of Birth Oct. 21st Place of Birth Edinburgh Scotland Favourite NSG songs "Yellow on the Broom", "Ballad of St. Anne's Reel", "Loch Tay Boat Song", "Leezie Lindsay" and lots more Favourite Folk Artists Tannahill Weavers, The Dubliners, Eric Bogle other music Meatloaf, Paul Simon, and many more First Instrument you learned to play? Guitar Do you have a "proper"job besides musician? I have been a full-time musician for the last 23 years but I am a qualified carpenter. What brought you into making music? From a very early age I was singing and enjoying music. To sing on stage seemed a natural thing to do. Pastimes? Watching Football (I support Heart of Midlothian F.C.). Drinking Beer; Walking my dogs I have two dogs, one is a King Charles the other a Welsh Springer Spaniel. Crosswords. Interests? Ancient history and politics Back to Top
	Gerry Mckenna Gerry has been a part time member of the band for many years, where he has been playing bass, keyboards, banjo or guitar. As you can see he is an accomplished musician. He is now playing with the band on a regular basis. Name Gerry McKenna Date & Place of Birth: 23rd August, Edinburgh. What brought you into making music? The guitar bands of the 1960's What was the first instrument you learned to play? Guitar What's your favourite North Sea Gas song? All God's Creatures What other bands / artists do you enjoy listening to? The Beatles, Dillards, Eagles and anything from the 60's Do you have a "proper" occupation besides being a musician? I am Manager of a Music Shop. Back to Top
	Ronnie MacDonald Ronnie Macdonald was a member of the gas 23 years ago. He returned to Scotland 6 years ago after having spent 15 years in Australia where he had is own band and rejoined north Sea Gas. Full Name Ronnie MacDonald Date of Birth Dec 22 Place of Birth Glasgow, Scotland Favourite NSG songs   Favourite Artists Battlefield and the Idle Diddlies (Australian band) First Instrument you learned to play? Guitar   Do you have a "proper"job besides musician? No What brought you into making music?   Pastimes? Reading and Drinking. Interests?   Back to Top
	Grant Simpson Full Name Grant Simpson Date of Birth Oct 13th Place of Birth Lossiemouth, Scotland Favourite NSG songs Joseph Baker, Our Town Favourite Artists Brian McNeill and Filska First Instrument you learned to play? Fiddle Do you have a "proper"job besides musician? No, full time musician. What brought you into making music? I grew up with music. Pastimes? Rugby and Scottish History. Back to Top

In the Press

• 2008-05-09: Interview at "Sound of Scotland", Kincadine, Ontario
• 2006-08-17: German article (PDF, 1.8M) on NSG's Germany tours and fans
• 2003-08-19: Mairi Anderson reports from the Fringe Festival 2003 (PDF format, free reader available from Adobe)
• Radio Interview on the Bob Knight Ceilidh Show (June 2005, from http://www.wunh.org/, 10MB)
• Radio Interview on the Bob Knight Ceilidh Show (June 2005, from http://www.wunh.org/, 25MB). This version includes several songs that were broadcast on WUNH during the session.
• Live Performance recorded at the "Bound for Glory" Folk Radio Show, Cornell, Ithaca in May 2007 (features 20 songs from albums past and present)