Following performances at prestigious international festivals such as Celtic Colours in Cape Breton and Celtic Connections in Glasgow, Staran return with the launch of their much anticipated second album Gold from Ruins, due for release in October 2025. This special album launch gig will showcase the new material in full, marking an exciting new chapter for the band.
Comprising a group of established musicians in their own right, this collective is a meeting of musical minds that traverses a diverse range of styles and backgrounds. While the overall sound is rooted in Scottish traditional music, there are undoubtedly elements of inspiration from the genres of jazz, minimalism and experimental electronica.
The band features Kim Carnie (vocals), John Lowrie (piano), Innes White (acoustic guitar, electric guitar), James Lindsay (bass) and Jack Smedley (fiddle).