Steve and Spider perform their 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Show + some other favourites at a private house concert,
What the press & revered musicians say
“Masterful and rich Celticana, underpinned by perfect playing and singing, creating a whole that just shines with class” (Times Past & Times Passing, UK)
“Top class music from Scotland” (WAZ newspaper, Germany)
“Their music may be inspired and influenced by musicians on both sides of the pond, but it doesn’t actually come from anywhere. It’s already there. The music is embedded in Steve and Spider and they are graciously welcoming it to surface” (Texas Lifestyle Magazine, USA)
"A fresh and upbeat collection, just what we need at the moment" (BBC Radio NAN GAIDHEAL, UK)
"As good a combination of vocal, guitar and harmonica as you're likely to hear" (Folking.com, UK)
"I just listened to "Celticana" with Spider MacKenzie and Steve Crawford. The CD is full of great songs, great vocals and Spider's harmonica is a high spot. Put an ear on this one. You'll be glad you did" (Charlie McCoy, most recorded harmonica player in history, Grammy-winning, Country Music Hall of Fame legend)
“I sat spellbound…..in love equally with Steve Crawford’s strikingly charismatic voice and Spider MacKenzie’s wistfully virtuoso harp playing” (Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Germany)
“Spider Mackenzie’s harmonica emotes the feelings that emerge from the lyrics and music of Steve Crawford. Together, the Scottish pair has introduced a version of Americana music that raises the bar for everyone” (Texas Lifestyle Magazine, USA)
“An absolute asset to fans of wonderful folk, blues and Americana music” (Rootstime, Belgium)
“It’s been a long time since I’ve heard a guitar and harmonica combo this good” (Fatea Magazine, UK)
“Powerful alt-country and blues arrangements from a singer with a voice with 'open-road 'Americana' written all over it” (The Daily Record, UK)
"Lovely acoustic country and blues tinged harp behind the great vocals of guitarist Steve Crawford, It is what the harp was made for" (Harmonica World, UK)
Shows & tours
Steve Crawford & Spider MacKenzie create music you don’t just hear, you feel it. Their Masterful and Rich Celticana blends Scottish soul with Americana grit, carried by Steve’s magnetic voice and guitar and Spider’s soulful virtuoso harmonica. Forged through decades of friendship, their sound is weathered, real and deeply moving. From Aberdeen to stages across the UK, Europe and the USA, their effortless chemistry draws audiences in and keeps them there. “I sat spellbound…” (Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Germany). “Raises the bar for everyone.” (Texas Lifestyle Magazine, USA).
Pre show chat 6.15 to 7:15 "Lets Talk Harmonicas" Stories, sounds, how to get started, and tips from over 40 years of playing — with Spider MacKenzie, one of only a few UK players endorsed by Hohner — the name behind his sound and the world’s best-known harmonica brand.
Doors for main concert 7.15pm - start time 8pm
Ticket price standard £12,
Concessions priced @ £9.96 for OAP & Students - using the code "LewisCon" at checkout to save £2.04
Steve Crawford and Spider MacKenzie @ Bernera Community Centre Hall
Bernera Community Centre Hall, Breacleate, Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis
Steve and Spider are delighted to be taking their Edinburgh Festival show "Celticana: Scottish Soul meets Americana Grit " to The Isle of Lewis.
They have only two shows on the Island, this one being at Bernera Community Hall, Breacleate, Great Bernera on Saturday 22nd August 2026.
This will be a very special concert for Spider, whose late father was from Croir, Bernera. Spider wrote the melody “Bernera Blues” after being inspired by his family history, fond memories of the island, and childhood holidays spent there.
The main concert starts at 8pm with doors open at 7.15pm.
Come early though (6pm for 6.15pm) as at 6.15pm Spider will be giving a pre-show entitled “Let’s Talk Harmonica”. Stories, sounds, how to get started, and tips from over 40 years of playing — with Spider MacKenzie, one of only a few UK players endorsed by Hohner — the name behind his sound and the world’s best-known harmonica brand
Ticket price standard £12,
Concessions priced @ £9.96 for OAP & Students - using the code "LewisCon" at checkout to save £2.04
Steve’s magnetic voice and guitar and Spider’s soulful virtuoso harmonica. Forged through decades of friendship, their sound is weathered, real and deeply moving. From Aberdeen to stages across the UK, Europe and the USA, their effortless chemistry draws audiences in and keeps them there. “I sat spellbound…” (Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Germany). “Raises the bar for everyone.” (Texas Lifestyle Magazine, USA).