Posted: 17th February 2015

We regret to announce that Cath Mack (Greentrax Promotions) was made redundant recently and tasks will now be shared by Elaine, Pat and Ian. This step was not taken lightly and we were sorry to see Cath go but it is an indication of how the record industry, including Greentrax, is suffering from the decline in CD sales and the very slow increase in download retail sales. Hard times indeed but we look forward positively in 2015, our 29th year.

Alex Hodgson, who is currently touring in New Zealand, appeared on NZ TV last week giving the young female presenter instructions on how to dance the Gay Gordons. What the audience thought of it we don’t know!

The Great Tapestry of Scotland is currently on exhibition in Stirling Castle where The Music And Song Of The Great Tapestry Of Scotland is selling like hot cakes. This follows a second very successful exhibition at The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh and further excellent CD sales.

Posted: 14th January 2015

William Hannah was a celebrated recording artist in the 1920s and a major influence on Jimmy Shand.

Luke Daniels has painstakingly transcribed the music from 78rpm and wax cylinder recordings, and the music has been faithfully recorded by four of the UK’s finest tradition players: Luke Daniels on melodeon, Neil Ewart on fiddle, guitarist Ian Carr and pianist Paul Gandy.

Greentrax expected release date March 2015.

Posted: 30th November 2014

​View or download our Christmas 2014 Newsletter (Adobe pdf format for print) with news on releases and events, and also our Top 20 Albums in 2014.

Posted: 20th November 2014

Joss Stone’s recording of Eric Bogle’s song No Man’s Land (also known as The Green Fields Of France or Willie McBride) has been released as a charity single for The British Legion. Some of the important verses or part-verses have been deleted, making what is one of the best anti-war songs into a sanitised, ‘safe’ version which has lost its point to some extent.

Eric knows of the single and has issued a statement to all those who contacted him about the charity single. He did not give his permission for the changes to this copyright work but will not be taking any action.

You can read Eric Bogle’s full statement on The Guardian website.

You can hear Eric’s performances of his original, full version of No Man’s Land on these Greentrax albums:

• Eric Bogle - Live At Stonyfell Winery DVD
• Eric Bogle - At This Stage (The Live Collection)
• Eric Bogle - By Request
• Eric Bogle - Singing The Spirit Home (5CD box set)
• The Music And Song Of The Great Tapestry Of Scotland

There is also a version by The Corries on Far, Far From Ypres - Songs, Poems & Music Of World War One.

Posted: 30th October 2014

Midlothian & East Lothian Chamber Of Commerce - The Business Partnership Ltd (Lothians Branch) selected Greentrax Recordings Managing Director Ian Green as the winner of their Local Business Hero award.

Ian is absolutely delighted and the Greentrax staff are all very proud of him.

The award presenter said:

Ian himself has done so much to restore and promote the reputations of Scottish music and culture through his recordings of famous and less well known artistes. He has encouraged young bands and musicians and supports festivals and events locally and indeed throughout Scotland.