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    The Firrenes

    [ Fih'reens ]



    Songwriting rock band from Edinburgh, Scotland

    "proper songs performed properly" - bluesbunny.com
    "A brilliant band" - Rock Sport Radio

  • The Firrenes (originals rock band from Edinburgh, Scotland) looking fine!

    Everything Solid Melts into Air

    From the album 'Door Too Wide'. Available Everywhere.

The album was released through all onine channels on 9 November 2018. The album cover photograph is by Martin Stavars - used by kind permission. Just follow the links on this page to stream or purchase the album - or you can search for 'The Firrenes Door Too Wide' on Spotify, Amazon, iTunes etc. Alternatively you can buy the CD and vinyl record direct from our own online store here.



The Firrenes (originals rock band from Edinburgh, Scotland) looking fine!

Proper songs,
performed properly

The Firrenes (it rhymes with "beans") are a melodic, song-based rock band from Edinburgh, Scotland, performing original material. The band's principal songwriter is Jules Reed (aka composer Julian Wagstaff), with additional contributions from Walt Cumming. The band's musical style is eclectic and varied, with influences ranging from 70's rock, Americana, blues and R&B through to indie, alt rock, art pop and classical.

The band was launched on 3 November 2016 in the Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, Scotland. Our current lineup is:

  • Jules Reed - Vocals/Guitar
  • Fiona Dabjen - Vocals/Saxophone
  • Walt Cumming - Vocals/Bass Guitar
  • John Richard - Keyboards
  • Tony Greenwood - Drums & Percussion


  • NEWS UPDATE - 25 April 2023

    Our most recent season of concerts in Glasgow, Stockton and Edinburgh (including at the HMV store on Princes Street) is now over. We'd like to say a huge "thank you" to everyone who turned out to see us at these shows - in some cases braving storms and arctic conditions to do so!

    We're currently planning new recordings and live appearances. And in the meantime, why not check out our album 'Door Too Wide'? Just search The Firrenes, on Amazon, YouTube, Spotify and all other online channels. Or why not buy the CD or vinyl record direct from our own online store here. You can also stock up on tee-shirts and other merchandise too!

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    Upcoming Shows

    • The Firrenes (originals rock band from Edinburgh, Scotland) looking fine!

      Concert and tour dates 2023

      Thanks to everyone who turned out for our recent show at HMV in Edinburgh! Further 2023 concert dates will be announced here first...

    Video

    Door Too Wide

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    Heart in a Field

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    Time and Place (live)

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    Everything Solid Melts...

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    The female vocalist in the 'Time and Place' video is Clare Cairns.
    Luci Holland sings on the 'Heart in a Field', 'Everything Solid Melts into Air' and 'Door Too Wide' recordings.
    Megan Shandley appears in the 'Heart in a Field' video, Fiona Dabjen in 'Everything Solid Melts into Air' and Evelina Cassari in 'Door Too Wide'.

    Band members

    The Firrenes (originals rock band from Edinburgh, Scotland) looking fine!

    Jules

    Vocals, Guitars
    The Firrenes (originals rock band from Edinburgh, Scotland) looking fine!

    Fiona

    Vocals, Alto Sax
    The Firrenes (originals rock band from Edinburgh, Scotland) looking fine!

    Walt

    Vocals, Bass Guitar
    The Firrenes (originals rock band from Edinburgh, Scotland) looking fine!

    John

    Keyboards
    The Firrenes (originals rock band from Edinburgh, Scotland) looking fine!

    Tony

    Drums, Percussion

    News Archive

    • Publicity poster for Door Too Wide launch concert
      November, 2018

      New album 'Door Too Wide' launched

      The Firrenes have just released their first album 'Door Too Wide', recorded at Chamber Studio in Edinburgh. 'Door Too Wide' is released in CD, vinyl and download formats, and is available to purchase from most online music outlets and from this website. The album was launched before a large and appreciative crowd at Edinburgh's Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 10 November 2018, and has already enjoyed airplay on BBC Radio Scotland and Radio Tircoed Swansea. The album features 11 original songs (10 on the vinyl version) by Jules Reed (aka composer Julian Wagstaff), Walt Cumming and Greg Sanderson. The Firrenes have also produced two new music videos to coincide with the album launch, for the songs 'Door Too Wide' and 'Heart in a Field. A third (for 'Everything Solid Melts into Air) will follow in December 2018. All of our videos are available to watch for free on our YouTube channel. Just search 'The Firrenes'.

    • Luci Holland and Walt Cumming with The Firrenes in Chamber Studio
      April, 2018

      New album in the making

      The Firrenes are currently recording their first album at Chamber Studio in Edinburgh. The album will be released in November 2018. The band have recently released their "double A-side" single featuring the original songs 'Time and Place' and 'Destitution Row', also recorded at Chamber Studio and produced by Graeme Young. The Firrenes also recorded a live studio set (for video) on 10 July 2017. A selection of the resulting videos and audio tracks are now available on this website and on our YouTube channel.

    • A Scottish band in Germany
      Dec 31, 2017

      A good year for The Firrenes

      2017 was a great year for the band. We successfully launched our first single, and enjoyed success with our Edinburgh and Berlin shows in October. Particular highlights were performing with MiNT at Zosch in Berlin, and welcoming Michael Eavis, founder of the Glastonbury Festival, to our Edinburgh gig. The Firrenes are now looking forward to completing our first album in May 2018, and to performing more widely within the UK. See the panels above for up-to-date gig information, which will be updated regularly.

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