The award winning Capstan Quartet brings together Glasgow based folk musicians Ross Hull, Miguel Girão, Dylain Cairns and Luc McNally. Formed by Ross and
Miguel in the latter part of 2023, they bring traditional tunes and Ross’ selfcomposed material to life with the use of fiddles, guitar and bouzouki.
With an understanding of folk and traditional music formed from years of experience of working within the Scottish music scene. The Capstan Quartet use this foundation as a platform to extract and showcase the beauty inherent in Scotland’s often deceptively simple traditional melodies, with a keen eye for sourcing tunes from archival resources.
After successful debut performances at the start of 2024 including performances at Celtic Connections Capstan Quartet were selected as a winner at the Danny Kyle Open Stage 2024. They are gearing up for to a run of shows throughout 2026.
They also look forward to releasing their newest live video in the coming weeks.
“Capstan Quartet are making beautiful, subtle music, played with maturity that belies the youth of its creators.” - Martin Green (Lau)
“Capstan Quartet have crafted the perfect soundtrack for a midnight walk home from a dance, wrapped in the glow of good friends and moonlit memories.” - Norman Wilmore (Peatbog Fairies)
Ross Hull is a fiddle player from Aberdeenshire with experience playing with many different bands and a talent for composition. A highlight of his career to date is being selected as a winner for Feis Ross and Nature Scotlands’ ‘In Tune with Nature’ competition.
Described as “one of the most technically gifted and expressive guitarists in Scotland.” (InnesWhite), Miguel’s music is tied in with a deep understanding and curiosity of the
Traditional Scottish music landscape. Originally from the Portuguese Midlands and now based in Glasgow, Miguel has developed a broad style which swiftly shifts between accompanist and soloist, embodying edges of classical, jazz, and contemporary music. With the eagerness to push and dare, the ebb and flow between styles and techniques Miguel displays make him “A new and genuinely unique voice in contemporary Scottish trad. You really haven’t heard this before.” Martin Green (Lau).
Luc McNally is a guitarist, bouzouki player and singer, originally from County Durham but resident in Glasgow. His distinctive rhythmic accompaniment and flatpicking style has brought him some great achievements, notably winning Trip to Birmingham Tradfest’s Molloy Award in 2017 with the Iona Fyfe Trio and twice reaching the final of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award (2018/2019). His work has taken him all over the UK and to Ireland, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Estonia the Czech Republic and China.
Based in Glasgow, Dylan is a traditional fiddler, guitarist, and hurdy-gurdy player. Along with his current projects (The Capstan Quartet and 3ManJob), he has performed across Europe with a number of acts including Dallahan, Iona Fyfe, Sketch, and his duo with Sam Mabbett (The Canny Band, The Unprepared). More locally, he has played for countless weddings and events, with numerous ceilidh and function bands, such as Bahookie, the Sultans of Fling, and the Ship Band. Dylan has seen success with competitions, winning the Musician of the Festival at Cwlwm Celtaidd, and, with Sam Mabbett, Concour des Petit Formations at Le Rencontre Internationales de Luthier et Maître Sonneurs (now Le Son Continu) and New Roots.
