Gael-force rockin’ blues from the Deep North John O’Groat Journal Stephen cashmore discovers the trials and tribulations of life on the road with the Howlin’ Gaels – and finds that, 15 years on from their humble beginnings, the group’s no-nonsense brand of blues rock...

Worth the wait ‘til the Midnight Hour Thursday, 20th July 2000 - The Orcadian 1,200 dance the night away! It really was the case of having to wait ‘til the Midnight Hour for the 1,200-strong crowd who filled the Pickaquoy Arena for an evening of live entertainment...

Gaels take recording studio by storm Friday, January 21, 2000 - John O’Groat Journal Stephen Cashmore is pleased to find that the Howlin’ Gaels have lost none of their live magic in the transition from stage to CD. Regulars at Howlin’ Gaels gigs have often wondered...

Gaels pay tribute to live blues tradition Wednesday, July 28, 1999 - Caithness Courier Scottish influences on the blues go back a long way. In the mid-fifties America, blues shouter Tiny Grimes appeared on stage with his Rockin’ Highlanders resplendent in tuxedo...

Gaels are back in action Friday July 2, 1999 - John O’Groat Journal A Caithness band has reformed after a seven-year absence and played it’s first local gig at Skinandi’s in Thurso last night. Howlin’ Gaels have already played in Ullapool and Skye and are looking at...

The Howlin’ Gaels come stormin’ back! 6th December 1991 - John O’Groat Journal A few short months after being blown off course by a road accident, a talented Thurso rock band are picking up where they left off. The Newmarket Bar in Thurso was the venue last Sunday for...

Gaels aiming to blow up a storm 6th March 1991 "Caithness Courier" Batten down the hatches – Thurso-based blues-rock band Howlin’ Gaels are about to sweep across the Highlands. The four-piece outfit– singer Donnie Williamson, bassist Billy Wares, guitarist Alex...