A popular 4 piece band based in Shetland featuring original material written by Donald Anderson
Its debut album was released during the 2011 Tall Ships Race event in July in Shetland. The title is In Passing and features 10 original songs.
The band comprises some of Shetland’s most seasoned musicians: Ian Barrie on drums and percussion, Alan McKay on electric and acoustic guitar and vocals, Rick Nickerson on electric bass and vocals and Donald Anderson on electric and acoustic guitar and vocals. The 4-piece contemporary rock band has been performing for over 20 years in Shetland. It has been featured at all of Shetland's top music events including the Shetland Folk Festival, Shetland Blues Festival, Flavour of Shetland and performed as part of the entertainment programme for the 2011 & 2023 Tall Ships Races in Shetland.
Continuing the musical journey of Shetland singer songwriter Donald Anderson from his solo album “Waterhead Sky” (2005) and The Donald Anderson Band’s debut album “In Passing” (2011) the band release their second album “No Time for Turning Back”. The long-awaited album features 11 original songs and was recorded at Mareel Studios in Lerwick with Tim Matthew and mastered by Shetlander Andrew Tulloch at The Blue Studio in London. The album artwork was designed by Jono Sandilands and the manufacturing undertaken by Birnam CD. CD’s will be available through Making Waves Records at https://makingwaves.uk.com/.
