membership
member since: 06/05/07 08:07:39
background / biography
Ivan Drever is originally from Orkney. Now resident in Inverness, he has recorded a host of albums both solo and with other performers. Having worked with the " Knowe o' Deil " and as a solo artist, Ivan joined Wolfstone in 1990, their work took them worldwide. His songs and tunes have been recorded by an impressive list of artists and indeed one, which was co-written with Duncan Chisholm was featured in the Robin Williams film " Good Will Hunting ".
Ivan also tours Europe frequently with Duncan, their duo album " The Lewis Blue " was released on Iona Records.
He is currently writing and performing music for the Californian Dance Based Company "Celtic Fusion" which has him working for the early part of this year 2001 in the States, touring with the Company throughout March on the East coast of the U.S.
Ivan's solo career continues with the release of 3 Cds in quick succesion, Tradition, a collection of his favoured folk songs. Long December Night an intimate live recording with long time musical companion Duncan Chisholm (which was also captured on film and released on DVD.) and now in October 04 Waterfront. 12 new songs and tunes which will be performed as he tours Spain & Denmark in the coming months.
2007 sees old Ivan just start a 23 date tour with Duncan Chisholm, round all the Scottish beauty spots, and missionary work over the border, Then back home now to work on the next wee rocking adventure.
Ivan also tours Europe frequently with Duncan, their duo album " The Lewis Blue " was released on Iona Records.
He is currently writing and performing music for the Californian Dance Based Company "Celtic Fusion" which has him working for the early part of this year 2001 in the States, touring with the Company throughout March on the East coast of the U.S.
Ivan's solo career continues with the release of 3 Cds in quick succesion, Tradition, a collection of his favoured folk songs. Long December Night an intimate live recording with long time musical companion Duncan Chisholm (which was also captured on film and released on DVD.) and now in October 04 Waterfront. 12 new songs and tunes which will be performed as he tours Spain & Denmark in the coming months.
2007 sees old Ivan just start a 23 date tour with Duncan Chisholm, round all the Scottish beauty spots, and missionary work over the border, Then back home now to work on the next wee rocking adventure.
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The folk roots with it's varied musical branches