Early in her stellar career, Eddi Reader left her roots in Glasgow to travel the well trodden road south to London and eventual fame with the highly popular band Fairground Attraction. Her vocal abilities quickly transcended the norm for factory, big studio pop as she moved on to a solo career. She has effortlessly developed into one of popular music's most thrilling and affecting performers. What sets Reader apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance; her ability not only to move the listener but to connect her experience to that of her audience.

Eddi has most recently released (2007) Peacetime on Rough Trade Records. This album follows one of the most successful stages in her career - the release of her stunning interpretations of the Songs Of Robert Burns. The Robert Burns project saw her awarded an MBE for outstanding contributions to the arts, and also motivated the University of Glasgow to award her with an honorary doctorate in music.

We are delighted to welcome Eddi and her band to Speyfest for what will be a very special evening.

The Eddi Reader Band is:

• Eddi Reader - vocals and guitar
• Boo Hewerdine - vocals and guitar
• Alan Kelly - accordion
• Roy Dodds - percussion
• Kevin McGuire - double bass