a bit about

Beach Crows are an emerging band based in Lothian & Borders formed when core members Al Nicholas and Tom Anderson developed a songwriting collaboration.


Whether mellow, groovy or straight up stomping, our music is rooted in the interplay of guitar parts, a genuine feel for melody and well-crafted lyrics. Influences thread through folk rock, blues and jazz with an occasional burst of

funk.


We are are planning a tour of smaller local venues and festivals across Scotland, both as a band and a duo and have played pubs, clubs and festivals across Lothian & Borders. We launched our first EP at a sell-out performance during the Biggar Little Festival  and recently released the album 'Fight or Flight'.

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Releases

Fight or Flight

The new album from Beach Crows is now available from Bandcamp



Find out more about 'Fight or Flight'

Life Begins . .

Our first release featuring four songs from the Fight or Flight Album

Gigs

DUnbar Music Festival

First time for us playing at the DMF. Join our mailing list to find out when and where to see us. 


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UpCOMING GIG

tbc

Biggar Little Festival

Delighted to be invited back for a third year. Tickets sold out quickly for the last two so why not join our mailing list for early notification? 

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UpCOMING GIG

25th October

Celtic connections

Great opportunity having been selected for  the Danny Kyle Stage to showcase our music and appear on Celtic Music Radio

UIG Hall
Dunoon

Very mellow vibes in a glorious little venue situated north of Dunoon.


 

Fight oR Flight

Fight or Flight is the first 11 track album released by Beach Crows. An eclectic mix of old and new songs some dating back to the early days (Early Shifting).

The album was recorded at Crescent Studios, Reading and Orchard Studio East Lothian.


It features:

Tom Anderson:   Guitars & Vocals

Al Nicholas:          Guitars & Vocals

Nick Townsend:   Bass

Damon Sawyer:   Drums

and

Christian Garrick:  Violin on Water of Life



Click on the preview links for a short snippet of each track. The full album or individual tracks are available on Bandcamp.



A second album is now in the making with some alternative approaches to the recording, arranging process.

Previews

Coming Up For Air

Still Waters

Leave a Light On

Sunday Girl

Water & Wine

Too Many Reasons

Water of Life

Early Shifting

Walls Fall

What's Going On

Fine Line

performances

Water & Wine from Biggar Little Festival 2023

Coming Up For Air at Arcadia Hall

Still Waters From Biggar Little Festival 2024

Sunday Girl at Arcadia Hall

Press

Beach Crows are a Scottish duo formed by Al Nicholas and Tom Anderson, whose musical partnership began in their youth, united by a shared passion for folk-nuanced rock, jazz, and alternative guitar tunings. Influenced by among others the intricate song-writing of John Martyn and the dynamic sounds of Led Zeppelin. 


Their debut EP, launched to a sell-out crowd at the Biggar Little Festival and the album 'Fight or Flight' has just been released.  Beach Crows are taking their unique sound on tour across Scotland, performing both as a duo and with a wider line-up of talented musicians, bringing their blend of groove, introspection, and musical craftsmanship to intimate venues and festivals.




Press and radio:  access to photographs and audio downloads can be provided by dropping us a line via the contact form below. We will then forward login details for the press pack and technical info.

Merchandise

You can buy fab Beach Crows things from the Beach Crows shop like the very funky hand screen-printed organic cotton T-Shirt.  

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