The Luke Daniels Trio

The Luke Daniels Trio brings fresh energy to traditional music, inspired by the vibrant music hall tradition of the 1920s and legendary button accordion players.

Blending Scottish tunes with wider musical influences and genres influenced by jazz and blues, they create a sound rooted in tradition, yet forward facing.

In 2027 they launch their debut EP at the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow.Luke Daniels(button accordion, vocals) is a visionary multi-instrumentalist based in Scotland.

A former BBC Radio 2 Young Trad Award winner, he has toured internationally with Riverdance, Cara Dillon, De Dannan and Jethro Tull.

As a composer, he has produced and released 12 albums, and collaborated with others at Glastonbury, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, and Celtic Connections.Matt Tighe (fiddle) winner of the London Fiddle Convention and a previous BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician finalist whose expressive, dynamic playing has earned him a reputation as a "fiery virtuoso".

Of Irish and Trinidadian heritage, he has become a rising figure on the Glasgow folk scene, performing extensively at leading festivals and venues throughout the UK and Ireland.Luc McNally (guitar, vocals) is a 2026 Celtic Connections New Voices commissioned artist and a previous BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician finalist.

Based in Glasgow, his rhythmic precision and melodic sensitivity have made him one of Scotland's most sought after accompanists, collaborating with leading traditional artists and ensembles.