Rachel and Holli

A pair of beautifully crafted traditional musical instruments resting on a dark, matte wooden stage floor: a polished wooden fiddle with rich amber varnish and delicate inlays, and a warm honey-toned wooden guitar with a subtle satin finish. Coiled instrument cables and a simple black microphone stand sit nearby, slightly out of focus. Soft, golden stage lighting from above and behind creates gentle highlights on the curved bodies and tuning pegs, casting elongated, atmospheric shadows across the floor. Captured at eye level with a shallow depth of field, the background fades into a tasteful blur of dark curtains and muted stage lights. The photographic realism and clean, professional composition convey a refined, concert-ready atmosphere.

Live Sessions

Discover concert footage and intimate sessions that showcase our evolving traditional sound.

An elegant stage setup in a small concert hall, photographed in realistic detail: two sturdy wooden chairs facing slightly toward each other, each with a neatly placed traditional instrument resting on the seat, one fiddle and one guitar. A pair of slim black microphones on stands are positioned in front, with discreet monitor speakers on the floor. The wooden stage boards and deep burgundy curtain backdrop create a rich, acoustic environment. Warm, focused spotlights from above illuminate the instruments and chairs, leaving the surrounding area in soft shadow. Captured from the audience’s perspective with a balanced, centered composition and moderate depth of field, the image conveys a poised, professional atmosphere, ready for a traditional music duo performance.
An elegant stage setup in a small concert hall, photographed in realistic detail: two sturdy wooden chairs facing slightly toward each other, each with a neatly placed traditional instrument resting on the seat, one fiddle and one guitar. A pair of slim black microphones on stands are positioned in front, with discreet monitor speakers on the floor. The wooden stage boards and deep burgundy curtain backdrop create a rich, acoustic environment. Warm, focused spotlights from above illuminate the instruments and chairs, leaving the surrounding area in soft shadow. Captured from the audience’s perspective with a balanced, centered composition and moderate depth of field, the image conveys a poised, professional atmosphere, ready for a traditional music duo performance.
A pair of beautifully crafted traditional musical instruments resting on a dark, matte wooden stage floor: a polished wooden fiddle with rich amber varnish and delicate inlays, and a warm honey-toned wooden guitar with a subtle satin finish. Coiled instrument cables and a simple black microphone stand sit nearby, slightly out of focus. Soft, golden stage lighting from above and behind creates gentle highlights on the curved bodies and tuning pegs, casting elongated, atmospheric shadows across the floor. Captured at eye level with a shallow depth of field, the background fades into a tasteful blur of dark curtains and muted stage lights. The photographic realism and clean, professional composition convey a refined, concert-ready atmosphere.
An atmospheric image of a traditional music recording session setup in a modern studio, captured in photographic realism. A fiddle and guitar rest on individual stands atop a thick, patterned rug, with two high-end condenser microphones positioned precisely in front of them. Acoustic panels in muted tones line the walls, and a glass window reveals a softly blurred control room with glowing meters and subtle LED lights. Overhead, diffused studio lighting provides even, flattering illumination, with a hint of rim light outlining the instruments’ curves. Shot from a low, three-quarter angle, the composition uses leading lines from cables and mic stands to draw the eye toward the instruments, creating a calm, focused, professional mood ideal for an emerging traditional music duo.

About

Rachel and Holli are a Glasgow-based traditional music duo, blending fiddles, songs and stories. Explore live clips from concerts and sessions to hear their dynamic arrangements and warm stage chemistry.

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Stories

Short notes from standout gigs, tours and recording days.

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