Connollys of Leap Proudly Presents Ryan Young Plus Special guest Shane McCartan on guitar on Saturday November 30th.

An artist who loses himself in the music, and who takes audiences along with him for the ride. He is an extraordinary performer and generates regular standing ovations from audiences.

Ryan Young is a renowned Scottish fiddle player celebrated for his innovative and emotive approach to traditional Scottish music. Hailing from Cardross, Scotland, Ryan quickly mastered the fiddle, earning first-class honours and a master’s degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

His debut album, released in 2017 and produced by Grammy-winning engineer Jesse Lewis, received critical acclaim for its originality and depth. Known for his expressive playing style, Ryan has won numerous awards, including the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award and the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Award for Best Up and Coming Artist.

Focussing on traditional Scottish music, Ryan brings new life to very old, often forgotten tunes by playing them in his own unique way. His fiddle playing is brimming with fresh melodic ideas, an uplifting rhythmic drive and a great depth of dynamics and precision. His sound is very distinctive and takes the listener on an emotional and adventurous journey in any performance.