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Our Mentors
True greats of Scottish songwriting
James Grant
James Grant is simply one of the most renowned and respected musicians Scotland has ever produced. His career began in the early eighties with Friends Again. Although short-lived, their influence was huge, helping to define the emerging sound of the Scottish bands that followed them.
It was in Love and Money that James found more widespread recognition; four albums, working with an array of legendary producers such as Gary Katz (Steely Dan) and Tom Dowd (Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin) several hit singles, a world-wide following and silver discs in the UK helped seal his reputation as one of the best songwriters in the country.
He has shared the stage and worked with such luminaries as Donald Fagen (Steely Dan), BB King, Pete Seeger, Nanci Griffiths, U2, Jeff Pocaro (Toto), Tim Schmidt (The Eagles), Tina Turner, Tom Verlaine.
He has released 6 solo albums and continues recording and performing.
Robert Hodgens
Scottish songwriter, guitarist and band leader from Glasgow. A.k.a. Bobby Bluebell, he was an integral part of the Glasgow scene in the early 80s. Close friend of The Pastels, Edwyn Collins and the Postcard Records crew.
Groups include Best Picture, Fat Cops, Paul Quinn And The Independent Group, The Bluebells, The Chain Gang, The Poems
Grahame Skinner
Grahame is a Scottish songwriter and vocalist best known for leading Hipsway, who had hits in the 80s with "The Honey Thief" and "Long White Car". Prior to that "Skin" came to prominence as vocalist with Jazzateers. Grahame formed The Cowboy Mouth in 1994.
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