Will Woodson & Eric McDonald

Will Woodson & Eric McDonald are two of the finest young proponents of Scottish music in New England today. Will is quite literally a master of the tradition, having graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow with a master’s degree in Scottish music. He has performed across America, Canada, Scotland, Ireland, and a good bit of continental Europe, appearing at major festivals like Piping Live and Celtic Connections in Glasgow. He’s shared stages with the likes of Phil Cunningham and Mick Maloney. As an accompanist, Eric has performed with many of the nation’s top traditional musicians including Ryan McKasson, Katie McNally, Emerald Rae, Brendan Carey Block and others. He is also a member of the esteemed Scottish power trio, Cantrip. He is known as an innovator, as well as for his keen sense of melody. Despite their traditional roots, both Will and Eric place a high premium on progression, and their music is equally at home in a concert, festival or pub atmosphere. They tour across the country bringing their unique brand of Scottish music to the stage. You can also catch them performing, leading sessions and teaching workshops in and around Portland ME, where they reside and share a teaching studio.