Brandon McPhee

Master of the Accordion

Velvet-Toned Singer
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New Music - Taster

Published: 18 February 2025

It was a lovely Caithness winters day and I was inspired to record some songs by the water, which is always enjoyable. We’ve been in the recording studio working on some new material, both with the accordion and on the singing front, Snowbird is one of the songs we have recorded and look forward to releasing in the not too distant future.

The original version of Snowbird was recorded by Anne Murray in 1969. It was written by Gene MacLellan, a Canadian singer-songwriter. Murray's version, released on her 1970 album This Way Is My Way, became a major hit and helped launch her career.

The Carpenters later covered the song on their 1971 album Carpenters, but Anne Murray’s rendition remains the most well-known.

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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)