St Andrews Folk Club with Hen's Teeth (feat. Michael Marra) 16-9-73 full concert

Описание: Based on an archived audio recording of Scottish the folk group Hen's Teeth. (Michael Marra, Arlene Gowans, Chris Marra, Gus Foy and Dougie MacLean.)

performing at St Andrews Folk Club in the Star Hotel, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland in September 1973.


In the (19)70's the east of Scotland was known for its farming, fruit growing and fishing.

The main city Dundee, was renowned for jute, jam and journalism, however it also has a long and varied musical heritage. Music has always been part of the local culture, thriving at family ‘get-togethers’, through ceilidhs, opera, orchestra and musical theatre.

Dundee was at the vanguard of the 70’s music revolution with many big name artistes playing the town. Artistes such as Fleetwood Mac, Ginger Baker’s Airforce, Jethro Tull, ELP, Fotheringay, T-Rex, The Who were among many who played the town.

Names such as the Average White Band, Danny Wilson, Ricky Ross, Billy Mackenzie and Michael Marra showcase the musical talent of the town and the wider area.
Artistes such as Barbara Dickson, Rab Noakes, Dougie MacLean and others gained their experience in the music pub and folk club venues of the area before gaining international recognition – often starting in bands and groups destined to form and reform several times.

One such group formed in 1971, was the group Hen’s Teeth. Formed by Michael Marra, through associations formed at the city’s Woodlands Folk Club, the band consisting of Michael, Chris Marra, Gus Foy, Dougie MacLean and vocalist Arlene Gowans. The group enjoyed some success before reforming in part as Skeets Boliver.

Few if any recordings were made of Hens Teeth and the attached audio track is believed to be the only “full show” recording still extant. Unfortunately the sound quality was somewhat marred by equipment problems on the night and the magnetic tape from which it is extracted is now nearly 50 years old. However, whilst not a studio recording it is a worthwhile record of the band, its singers and musicians and the history of the band members who went on to achieve much success in the music industry.