 Our interest in Scottish Country Dancing goes back to the time when our families used to dance at local social gatherings and on holidays. We grew up with a mixture of Scottish, English, American, Old Tyme and other forms of dance, all of which have influenced the music we play today. As a dance band, our repertoire has always included a good many Scottish tunes, but it was not until the year 2000, when we were invited to play for the Morland 
Scottish Dance Week, that we started to play more regularly for Scottish Country Dancing. At that time the week was led by iconic dance teachers John Drewry and Jackie Johnstone, and it provided us with a wonderful opportunity to immerse ourselves in the Scottish idiom. We have been fortunate to play for this event as a family band for a number of years, our son Nick joining us on percussion from 2001. Since then we have played for Scottish Dance clubs up and down the country, making many new friends, and having a lot of fun along the way!This recording comes in response to frequent requests from both Scottish Dance enthusiasts and the many others who enjoy music in this style. ‘Crossing Borders’ reflects some of the different influences in our music - you will find Scottish, Irish, American and Canadian tunes, plus a few whose origins are lost in the mists of time. We have also included a number of our own tunes, recorded here for the first time - part of our small contribution to the living tradition. We have deliberately chosen sets of music which can be used when ‘any good tune’ is called for, and we hope that amongst them you may find some favourites - some old, and some new! So finally, thanks to everyone who has helped us on our journey so far, and we hope that you, like us, will enjoy ‘Crossing Borders’. |
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Music for Scottish Country Dancing Played by 3D ~ Chris, Julie & Nick Dewhurst CD Reference: CM109 (Nov. 2008) Purchase: Phone 01543-252120 |
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| 01 |
Ronnie Cooper's Reels Da Tushker; Mickie Ainsworth; Merryn’s Reel; Millbrae (all Ronald Cooper) |
8 x 32 Reel | 4' 37" |
| 02 |
The Cobbler The Cobbler; The Maid on the Green; Coleraine; Cherish the Ladies |
4 x 48 Jig | 3' 22" |
| 03 |
Musical Friends Jack’s Humour; The Piper and The Dancer; Bob & Wendy’s Ruby Strathspey (all Chris Dewhurst) |
3 x 32 Strathspey | 3' 09" |
| 04 |
Adam Rennie’s Reels Rev Paler Fenton; Pat Donald; Mrs E.M. Monair of Bruach; Bonnie Dancers (all Adam Rennie; all Kerr’s Music Corp. Ltd except Pat Donald) |
8 x 32 Reel | 4' 42" |
| 05 |
Jenny’s Magic Touch Jenny’s Magic Touch; Crossing Borders; The Bells of Greenhill; Dunfermline Abbey (all Chris Dewhurst except Crossing Borders: Nick & Chris Dewhurst) |
4 x 32 Strathspey | 4' 09" |
| 06 |
The Quarryman’s Jig The Quarryman’s Jig (C.F Sherrit); John Belden’s Twostep; Charleytown Twostep; The Joy of the Dance |
8 x 32 Jig | 4' 29" |
| 07 |
Brecon Medley Memories of Brecon; A Toast to the Harveys (all Chris Dewhurst) |
64 Strathspey + 64 Reel |
3' 19" |
| 08 |
Parnell’s Dragoons Parnell’s Dragoons; Tam’s Hunting Horn (Ian Munro / Kerr’s Music Corp. Ltd); James Stephen (Angus Fitchett / Kerr’s Music Corp. Ltd); Katz’s Jig (Nick Dewhurst) |
8 x 32 Jig | 4' 29" |
| 09 |
Morecambe Strathspey Morecambe Strathspey; The Broadway; The Winter Gardens; The Stone Jetty (all Chris Dewhurst) |
4 x 40 Strathspey | 5' 09" |
| 10 |
Nautical Hornpipes David Jones’s Locker (Chris Dewhurst); Quindaro; Jacky Tarr Hornpipe; The Trumpet Hornpipe |
4 x 32 Hornpipe | 2' 27" |
| 11 |
Morland Ladies Dulcie’s Party; Tea With Sylvia (all Chris Dewhurst) |
4 x 32 Jig | 2' 18" |
| 12 |
Glenbuchat Lodge Glenbuchat Lodge (Lindsey Ross); Maryhill Highlanders (Angus Fitchett / Kerr’s Music Corp. Ltd); The Wee Man at the Loom; Mount Stuart House |
4 x 32 Reel | 2' 22" |
| 13 |
Appleby Horse Fair Appleby Horse Fair; Sir Stamford Raffles; Rockside Welcome; Kenneth’s Helping Hand (all Chris Dewhurst) |
8 x 32 Strathspey | 8' 18" |
| 14 |
The Barmaid The Barmaid; Sally Gardens; The Swallow’s Tail; The Scholar |
8 x 32 Reel | 4' 39" |