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 possibility of a mini-tour in Denmark as well as a trip to Colorado in the USA, although nothing has been confirmed at this stage.
The band features two original members – Donnie Williamson, the vocalist and harmonica player, and guitarist Alex Mcintosh. They are joined by the former New Experience and Jump the Queue drummer, Ewan Barker, and David Tashnizi on Bass. He previously played with bands in Orkney.

“We have been getting quite a few offers and have bookings already for July and August in Caithness and through out the North,” Donnie said this week.

“We will be performing some of our own material but also covers by Jimi Hendrix, the Doors, Peter Green, Howlin’ Wolf and others.”

Although the band hopes to be busy, Donnie intends to continue appearing with After Hours – the local jazz combo which plays on an occasional basis in North venues, including Ebenezer’s at Mackay’s Hotel, Wick.