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Artist Name
Mark Laurenson
Entry Type
Individual
Description
Mark is an ex Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year and was a finalist in the BBC Scotland Young Musician of the Year in 2003.
He is currently a member of Shetland bands Drop the Box and Fullsceilidh Spelemannslag, but is also for hire as a solo musician or can create a group to suit most occasions.
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mark_laurenson@hotmail.com
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Music Styles
Traditional Fiddle
Contemporary Fiddle
Recordings
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