Craig Herbertson

Craig Herbertson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland to a family whose musical traditions stretch back across the generations. Principally known as a singer of Scots and Irish songs, Craig is also an accomplished guitarist with a repertoire of music stretching from Jazz to folk. Son of a Jazz trumpeter Craig was introduced early to Swing music. His uncle played in a Skiffle band, his grandparents had performed in theater and vaudeville on one side and on the other were self taught musicians and folk singers. In the early days Craig played in experimental bands including the Scottish New Wave band 'The Androids' reviewed in NME with air play on BBC Radio 1 and the Manchester based funk/reggae band 'I Giggle when I'm Tickled'. Later he rediscovered his folk roots playing with a variety of bands including 'The Keltix' whose songs were featured on BBC radio and television. Craig picked up experience busking in Europe and America, from the Paris Metro to Riverboats on the Mississippi, during which time he mucked about with fiddle, mandolin, banjo, penny whistle and piano until they sounded vaguely tuneful. In 2004 he hit number 20 in the BBC Indie charts with 'Hearts of Glory' As well as music he is also a critically acclaimed fantasy and horror author.