James Yorkston

James Yorkston
Yorkston in 2010
Yorkston in 2010
Background information
Birth nameJames Patrick Yorkston Wright[1]
Born (1971-12-21) 21 December 1971 (age 52)[1]
Stratford-upon-Avon, England[1]
GenresFolk
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, piano, banjo, bouzouki, nyckelharpa, concertina,
LabelsDomino Recording Company, Fence Records
Websitejamesyorkston.co.uk

James Yorkston (born James Patrick Yorkston Wright; 21 December 1971) is a Scottish folk musician, singer-songwriter and author from the village of Kingsbarns, Fife.[2] He has been releasing music since 2001. As well as recording as a solo artist, he has released music with his backing band the Athletes, as part of the Fence Collective, and as a member of the trio Yorkston/Thorne/Khan. He has also written fiction and non-fiction books.

  1. ^ a b c Galloway, Vic (8 July 2013). "Songs in the Key of Fife: The Intertwining Stories of The Beta Band, King Creosote, KT Tunstall, James Yorkston and the Fence Collective". Birlinn – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Scotland Week: James Yorkston on Why He's Voting Yes on Scottish Independence". Undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved 3 February 2020.