Alan Reid was an ever-present member of Battlefield Band from 1969-2010 when, after four decades, he decided that it was time to bow out, in order to develop his writing and to follow other musical paths and partnerships. He now performs solo and in a duo with Dutch guitarist and singer-songwriter Rob Van Sante
The ´Batties´ have been pre-eminent in Scottish traditional music for over 30 years. They have toured all over the world, made over 20 recordings and worked with such diverse artists as Garrison Keillor, Van Morrison and Mike Oldfield. Their albums have won awards in Germany, Britain and the U.S. Throughout this time, Alan has been at the ´engine room´ of the band, his keyboards underpinning the bagpipes and the fiddle. Alan was the first to use keyboards as an integral part of a traditional folk band and the depth of his melodic playing and punctuated rhythms have so defined Celtic music that his, and Battlefield Band´s influence can be heard in many of today´s younger generation of Celtic musicians.
Alan Reid has been a professional folksinger, musician and songwriter since 1976 and is available for concerts, teaching Scots folk song and for other musical projects. With an extensive experience of playing at home and abroad Alan delights audiences and presents the very best in modern and traditional Scottish song and music wherever he performs.