Iain Copeland, originally from Glasgow, Scotland, is well known to fans of the groundbreaking Traditional/Celtic music group Peatbog Faeries, in which he played drums for nearly 15 years.

Iain has also been a member of many other high profile Scottish groups and has appeared regularly in many cutting edge projects on the contemporary Scottish music scene. Go to the bands link for a rundown.

Iain is also responsible for the creation of Glasgow's most successful jazz club - Basement Jazz, of which he remains the Artistic Director. Basement Jazz is currently managing the Skye Jazz Festival.

Iain continues to work and agitate at the very frontiers of the UK music scene and has many interesting projects underway as well as an enviable back catalogue of involvement in highly innovative and original works.

Iain is now living and working on the Isle of Skye in Scotland where he has a recording studio. Have a spin round the site to see what's on the go at the moment.

Click on the link below to see and hear the results of Iain's new band Sketch in session on Mary Ann Kennedy's Global Gathering programme.

Go to the Sketch page