James Yorkston

The Profile

Scottish singer-songwriter known for contemporary folk and acoustic arrangements, often backed by a band credited as The Athletes and associated with the modern British folk scene.

The review notes sparse acoustic arrangements, comparisons to Nick Drake, and a lineage connecting Yorkston to Bert Jansch and John Martyn. On When the Haar Rolls In he is backed by the Athletes and guests including members of the traditional folk circuit (Norma and Mike Waterson, Mary Gilhooly, Olly Knight, Nancy Elizabeth Cunliffe). He is associated publicly with the UK contemporary folk scene.

A close, admiring review of James Yorkston's When the Haar Rolls In highlighting sparse acoustic arrangements and a moody, misty atmosphere. The review compares Yorkston to Nick Drake and links him to the British folk-rock tradition. Guests and the backing band the Athletes are noted for enriching the sound.