Spider MacKenzie will be bringing his magical harmonicas back to Elgin! Joining him is a phenomenal rhythm section: Adrian Beckwith on piano, Roger Nevin on guitar, Pete Lowit on double bass, and Finlay Grant on drums. https://morayjazzclub.com

Hi folks, if you are in bonnie Inverness on Sunday 22nd February please pop in & say hi. I’m doing a wee set with the wonderful Inverness Jazz Club house band. Its at Wasps Creative Academy @ 2pm 😀🎶🕷️xx

Steve & Spider European Tour November 2025!

Steve & Spider European Tour November 2025!

Steve & Spider European Tour 2025! Steve & Spider return to probably the best pub in Germany's Bergischenland, Gaststätte Jäger.

For one night only – Direct from Texas, The Flyin’ A’s + special guest Spider MacKenzie Light up Aberdeen!

Bringing their fresh, high-energy twist to Americana with a Texas kick. The dynamic husband-and-wife duo, Hilary and Stuart Adamson, bring powerhouse vocals, stellar songwriting, and a genre-blending sound that fuses country, folk, swing, and jazz. Their vibrant, rootsy energy and impeccable harmonies have made them a standout on the Americana scene.

Joining them is Aberdeen’s own Spider MacKenzie, a seasoned musician and harmonica virtuoso who’s shared stages across the US and UK. Spider says: “I discovered Hilary & Stuart would be in the UK to record their 6th album with Ron Rogers (renowned for his work with T’Pau), and I jumped at the chance to bring them to Aberdeen. People will love their first-class musicianship, songwriting and energy —plus I get to join in the fun too!”

Don’t miss this unique transatlantic collaboration—a must-see summer show for fans of authentic, American music packed with heart, grit and groove!

The show will be in the cosy, intimate upstairs room at The Blue Lamp. Tickets are on sale now, however, please note numbers are very limited!

“A musical duo that is so hot right now, you’ll wanna cool your jets...land and take a listen to The Flyin’ A’s” - Jason Wheeler, CBS News

“This charisma laden duo grabs ya by the neck and slaps you silly for short bursts of fun! Eddie " The Edge" Houston Music Review

“This husband-and-wife duo serves up a cool blend of country, folk, Jazz and rock. The songs are excellent, as are the vocals and music.” - Jim Beal, San Antonio Express Newspaper

https://www.theflyinas.com

“Spider – a polite, unassuming guy… Until you put a harmonica in his hand. At that point he’ll take a song, and make you feel it. In your bones.” – Texas Lifestyle Magazine

“I bet you think every town has a blues harp player this good. They don’t and we should cherish him.” - The Aberdeen Press & Journal

“Spider is clearly a virtuoso harmonica player” - Blues Matters magazine

www.SpiderMacKenzie.com

Authentic, Uplifting, Unmissable, Americana

Steve & Spider return to play at Sommersound in Gelsenkirchen! Open air and free entry! Exact times T.B.C.

All ages welcome. Orkney favourite, The Fabulous Burray Delta bluesman himself - Andy Taylor opens the show. Then a full set from Steve and Spider.

Steve & Spider Orkney tour 2025 comes to the wonderful The Graand Owld Byre, Westray. Hosted by Michael & Teenie with special guests Steve Crawford & Spider MacKenzie

Pay at the door

£10 adults, £8 under 16’s

Pierowall, United Kingdom

Spider will give an intro to and a chat about the harmonica starting at 6:30pm, for anyone who’d like to learn a bit more about this versatile instrument Steve and Spider's show will start at 7.30pm Adults: £10 / young folk: £7.50 / kids free

Steve and I are excited to be heading back to our favourite venue to play in our hometown. Door will open and 7.00pm and we will be on stage at 7.30pm.

Early bird tickets are on sale at on our website for £18 before May, then £20

Danny Britt & Spider MacKenzie "Texas Americana meets the Blues" The show is at The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen, Friday 27th September 2024, Doors open 7.00pm, Show start time 7.30pm Ticket price £17.00, 18 & over. (update 26th Sept due to demand the show has been moved to the bigger room and some more tickets are available)

The pair of renowned musicians met & regularly play in Texas. Their show is a melting pot of world-class American Folk & Blues seasoned with Texas Rock ‘n Roll. Hi folks, I'm delighted my buddy Danny Britt is travelling across the pond from Austin Texas to make his first visit to Scotland. We have a show at the wonderful Blue Lamp on Friday 19th September 2024. Here's a little bit about Danny - Danny grew up in South Central Kentucky playing everything from Classical, Bluegrass, Country to Rock and Roll. After playing in assorted bands in Kentucky, Danny made his way to Texas in 1980. Following a couple years touring with the legend Jerry Jeff Walker (who wrote Mr Bojangles) as his road manager. He began writing and playing his own music as a part of the Austin music scene. By the early 1990s was performing his original music on a regular basis. Today he is very much a part of the “Live Music Capital of the World”. On the 29th of November 2001 the Austin City Council and Austin Mayor Gus Garcia even proclaimed that day “Danny Britt Day”. Danny is a classy musician with a wide repertoire. At a show one will hear him mellifluously sing beautifully crafted, self-penned songs along with his own heart felt interpretations of music from the likes of Guy Clark and Town Van Zandt. All mixed in with a large portion of Texas Rock n Roll and Blues. Below are press quotes -

“This Austin dude is just damn good at what he does. Danny has one of the most beautiful and smooth voices in Austin, plays great guitar and together with his mates he provides a 'must have' for fans of Austin folk” (Independent critic)

“Spider – a polite, unassuming guy… Until you put a harmonica in his hand. At that point he’ll take a song, and make you feel it. In your bones.” (Texas Lifestyle Magazine)

“Britt’s voice is smooth and easy on the ear, his acoustic guitar playing tasteful and economical” RnR Magazine UK

“I still prefer the sensitive virtuosity and imagination of Aberdeen’s junior James Cotton, Spider MacKenzie” (The Sunday Time)

“Showcases Danny Britt's versatility and talent” (New Texas Magazine).

“Spider is clearly a virtuoso harmonica player” (Blues Matters magazine)

“Powerful vocalist and a sensitive interpreter of lyrics” (Country Music Gazette, on Danny)

“Harmonica virtuoso”, “Star of bloos moothie” - The Aberdeen Evening Express

“Some fantastic songwriting and vocals” Gary Barton, KBEC and the Texas Theater

For more information please see -

www.reddawgmusic.com

www.SpiderMackenzie.com

Spider & Danny Britt perform their show. "Texas Americana meets The Blues" as part of the Orkney Blues Festival 2024. This wonderful festival runs over 3 days in the Orkney Isles. It is the most northerly blues festival in the UK.

Danny Britt (USA) & Spider MacKenzie (UK) - Texas Americana meets the Blues

Danny grew up in South Central Kentucky playing everything from Classical, Bluegrass, Country to Rock and Roll. After playing in assorted bands in Kentucky, Danny made his way to Texas in 1980. Following a couple years touring with the legend Jerry Jeff Walker (who wrote Mr Bojangles) as his road manager. He began writing and playing his own music as a part of the Austin music scene. By the early 1990s was performing his original music on a regular basis. Today he is very much a part of the “Live Music Capital of the World”. On the 29th of November 2001 the Austin City Council and Austin Mayor Gus Garcia even proclaimed that day “Danny Britt Day”. Danny is a classy musician with a wide repertoire. At a show one will hear him mellifluously sing beautifully crafted, self-penned songs along with his own heart felt interpretations of music from the likes of Guy Clark and Town Van Zandt. All mixed in with a large portion of Texas Rock n Roll and Blues.

Spider MacKenzie is no regular harmonica player but rather one who has a unique ability matched with an inimitable talent to convey the emotion of a song. Hence it's not surprising numerous, notable artists are keen to choose to work with him. To name a few: the late great Scottish blues and jazz singer Tam White, Perrier award winning jazz singer Niki King, Martin Stephenson & the Daintees, actress Elaine C Smith, Andy Gunn and Dik Banovich. In the United States he has worked with Texas music legends such as: Shake Russell, Gary P Nunn, Bill Kirchen, Michael Hearne, Bill Hearne, Chris Gage, Bob Livingston and Tom Peterson the South Dakota Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recipient. Orcadians of a certain “vintage” may even remember him 30+ years ago, as the harmonica player with Aberdeen Blues Band, Mojo Pep. With them and alongside fellow Mojo Pep member Gerry Jablonski they performed at what was the Phoenix cinema. In Germany and Europe, he can often be seen with fellow Aberdonian Steve Crawford in their duo Steve Crawford & Spider Mackenzie.

Spider met Danny in the US and the pair now regularly perform in Texas. Both are delighted to take their show “Texas Americana meets the Blues” to Orkney. You can expect a melting pot of world-class, American Folk, Blues and Country seasoned with Texas Rock ‘n Roll.

Some press and comments:

“Danny's guitar and voice touches the pulse of the listener, complemented by Spider's virtuoso harmonica.” – (Edinburgh Festival)

“I still prefer the sensitive virtuosity and imagination of Aberdeen’s junior James Cotton, Spider MacKenzie” (The Sunday Time)

“Showcases Danny Britt's versatility and talent” (New Texas Magazine).

“Spider is clearly a virtuoso harmonica player” (Blues Matters magazine)

“This Austin dude is just damn good at what he does. Danny has one of the most beautiful and smooth voices in Austin, plays great guitar and together with his mates he provides a 'must have' for fans of Austin folk” (Independent critic)

“Spider – a polite, unassuming guy… Until you put a harmonica in his hand. At that point he’ll take a song, and make you feel it. In your bones.” (Texas Lifestyle Magazine)

“Powerful vocalist and a sensitive interpreter of lyrics” (Country Music Gazette, on Danny)

“Harmonica virtuoso”, “Star of bloos moothie” - The Aberdeen Evening Express

For more please see -

www.spidermackenzie.com & www.reddawgmusic.com

Spider is a guest at Michael Hearne’s incredible Big Barn Dance Music Festival in Taos, New Mexico. He will perform as part of Michael's band South by South West and with other acts. "We are very happy to present Michael Hearne’s Big Barn Dance Music Festival this coming September in beautiful Taos, NM. We’re bringing the best of Americana, Country, Folk and Bluegrass music to northern New Mexico. Get ready to bring your listening ears and your dancing feet as we celebrate Michael Hearne’s 22nd Annual Big Barn Dance in Taos, NM!"

Spider performs with the wonderful Grouchy Like Riley @ Donn's Depot, Austin Texas. 8.30pm until midnight

Steve Crawford and Spider MacKenzie perform their one-off intimate show "Celticana" at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Tuesday 20th August 2024 - show time - 5.30-6.30pm Steve Crawford & Spider MacKenzie from Aberdeen in Scotland make music that is at times rich in warm, candlelight intimacy and in others all burning hell fire and brimstone. Bold and eloquent songwriting, and delivery, often reminiscent of the classic ‘70s singer/songwriters, combines with acoustic guitar, wailing and weeping virtuoso harmonica and mellifluous vocals to complete this dynamic duo. As Germany’s WAZ newspaper simply put it, “Top class music from Scotland”.

"Spider's harmonica emotes the feelings that emerge from the lyrics and music of Steve. Together, the Scottish pair has introduced a version of Americana music that raises the bar for everyone" (Texas Lifestyle Magazine, USA). "I sat spellbound, in love equally with Steve Crawford's strikingly charismatic voice and Spider MacKenzie's wistfully virtuoso harp playing" (Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Germany) "Perfect playing and singing, creating a whole that just shines with class" (Times Past & Times Passing, UK) "As good a combination of vocal, guitar and harmonica as you're likely to hear" (Folking.com, UK)

Old chums Martin & Spider have decided to do a nice wee intimate show at The Blue Lamp in Aberdeen Having known each other for many years with many recordings and performances shared, they thought it was time to do something in Aberdeen. Should be a treat xx Doors 7pm, show starts 7:30pm 2 x 45 minute sets with a 20 minute break in between Tickets £18.50 + book fee

https://daintees.co.uk/event/5520232/675939520/martin-stephenson-spider-mackenzie-special

Martin Stephenson began his career as a busker aged 15. He then spent three years plying his trade as the guitar player in various bands in the North East of England . But Martin wanted more, he wanted to tell stories of his own and he was quickly developing ways of doing just that.

He developed his song-writing technique by firstly learning a few licks from a Spanish guitar book and repeated the process with Jazz, Blues, Country, Skiffle, Reggae etc. Eventually, this glorious collision of styles would become the trademark which Martin has carried through his career of almost 40 years.

Martin formed his band The Daintees, who became busking sensations and were signed by Kitchenware at around the same time as Prefab Sprout and Hurrah! The band, and indeed Martin, have always been known for their incredible range of styles, each album covering a multitude of genres, tempos and moods. The Daintees went on to release four critically acclaimed albums between 1986 & 1992; Boat To Bolivia, Gladsome Humour and Blue, Salutation Road, and The Boys Heart.

His must-see live performances are an exuberant tour-de-force combining heart-in-your-mouth intimacy with playful humour and warm self-deprecation.

Spider MacKenzie “Harmonica virtuoso” The Aberdeen Evening Express, “I bet you think every town has a blues harp player this good. They don’t and we should cherish him.” The Aberdeen Press & Journal. Are two quotes from Aberdeen’s local newspapers.

A versatile, informed player he has been chosen as a harmonica player for numerous artists in the UK, Europe & the USA. To name a few: the late great Scottish blues and jazz singer Tam White, Perrier award winning jazz singer Niki King, Martin Stephenson & the Daintees, actress Elaine C Smith, Guntmar Feuerstein and Dik Banovich. In the United States he has worked with Texas music legends such as: Shake Russell, Gary P Nunn, Bill Kirchen, Michael Hearne, Bill Hearne, Chris Gage, Bob Livingston, Danny Britt and Tom Peterson the South Dakota Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recipient.

Today Spider continues to record and perform with many of the above artists in the UK, Europe, and the USA. He also performs regularly with his long-time duo & Steve Crawford & Spider MacKenzie.

https://daintees.co.uk/event/5520232/675939520/martin-stephenson-spider-mackenzie-special

Michael Hearne takes his award winning Taos Big Barn Dance to Bryan Texas. Spider will be playing in Michael's band and also with Shake Russell.

Grouchy Like Riley with Spider MacKenzie, 8.30pm until late, Tuesday 27th Feb 24