Projects

Neil is touring and working with several exciting projects including:

TradCafe: Neil’s production company which presents a series of one-off musical collaborations captured on video and a podcast featuring conversations with traditional musicians from around the world (www.tradcafe.org)

Refractions – Solo Piano: Neil’s latest release is a completely solo album titled Refractions and featuring interpretations and improvisations on traditional Scottish Gaelic melodies. Keep an eye out for Neil’s solo piano concerts on both sides of the Atlantic. (neilpearlman.bandcamp.com/album/refractions)

Kevin Henderson and Neil Pearlman: A new transatlantic collaboration with one of Shetland’s top fiddle players. Kevin and Neil released their debut album Burden Lake in 2020, featuring many original tunes from both musicians. (www.kevinandneil.com)

The Pine Tree Flyers: A new project elevating traditional New England fiddle music to the concert and festival stage where it can take its rightful place alongside genres like Bluegrass and Appalachian Old-Time as an American tradition. (www.pinetreeflyers.com)

Fársan: A quartet that unites song, dance and instrumental music from the Gaelic traditions of Scotland and Cape Breton, powered by four of the brightest voices in a new generation of traditional folk music. (www.farsanband.com)

The Katie McNally Trio: A new take on the Boston-Cape Breton connection, this trio presents traditional and original music that draws on the strengths of both music scenes. (www.katiemcnally.com)

Other Projects: Stay in touch by signing up for Neil’s mailing list in order to find out about all of Neil’s projects, from solo piano shows to one-off collaborations!