James Yorkston

James Yorkston is one of the most celebrated artists in British contemporary music. Over the course of a 15-year career as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he’s recorded a series of acclaimed albums showcasing a balance of folk and contemporary roots, often drawing deeply on traditional songs and narrative heritage. As a popular live performer and an in-demand collaborator, James has toured continuously throughout the UK, the continent and North America, gaining a loyal and dedicated following among both fans and critics.

He’s been featured twice on BBC2’s The Culture Show and has been a Musical Director for the BBC Electric Proms. James is a regular performer at festivals such as Latitude, Bestival and Green Man. His non-fiction account of life on the road, It’s Lovely to Be Here: The Touring Diaries of a Scottish Gent, was published in 2011 by Domino/Faber. His most recent album, The Cellardyke Recording and Wassailing Society, was released to great critical acclaim last year.  He is the author of the novels Three Craws (2016), The Book of the Gaels (2022) and Tommy the Bruce (2025).

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