Brandon McPhee

Master of the Accordion

Velvet-Toned Singer

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New Tour Dates Announced!

Published: 23 April 2025

Sir Jimmy Shand and Brandon McPhee are two names that represent different generations of Scottish music, but they're closely linked through a shared love of traditional Scottish dance tunes, especially accordion music.

🎖️ Sir Jimmy Shand (1908–2000)

Sir Jimmy Shand is a legendary figure in Scottish music, known for popularising Scottish country dance music throughout the UK and internationally.

Born: Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland
Instrument: Primarily the accordion, specifically the Shand Morino (a custom model made by Hohner in his honour)
Career Highlights:
- Became a BBC radio regular in the 1940s and 50s.
- Sold millions of records; hits include “Bluebell Polka,” which even charted in the UK Singles Chart.
- Known for his distinctive style—bright, rhythmic, and unmistakably Scottish.
Honours: Knighted in 1999 by Queen Elizabeth II for services to music.

His music has become synonymous with ceilidh dancing, Highland Games, and Hogmanay celebrations across Scotland.

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Latest Album "Diversity" CD Record Out Now. CDPAN060

Published: 04 November 2024

Including the stunning duet with Daniel O'Donnell.

Brandon McPhee is well known to many as one of the leading accordion players in Scotland. He has long been acknowledged as a virtuoso of what is one of the most difficult instruments to master and plays regularly at high profile events showcasing this magic instrument so iconic of Scots Country music.

He has played regularly for the King at the Castle of Mey and composed a coronation tune which he presented to the King in 2023.  Less well known is Brandon’s mastery of the guitar and many other instruments as well as his powerful vocal range honed through rigorous coaching over many years.

This exciting album demonstrates the full range of Brandon’s talent ranging from Scottish folk songs to American Country and Western with touches of blue grass and even gospel.  It is a truly diverse range of music which surprises with its range and quality.  This is an album you will want to listen to again and again. One which you can dip into or listen to straight through. Every track is a gem in its own right; and taken together it is an album that will live long on your play list.

The RT Hon. The Viscount Thurso  (Lord John Thurso)