Continuing the musical journey of Shetland singer songwriter Donald Anderson from his solo album “Waterhead Sky” (2005) and The Donald Anderson Band’s debut album “In Passing” (2011) the band release their second album “No Time for Turning Back”. The long-waited album features 11 original songs written since the release of their last album. The album was recorded at the Mareel Recording Studio in Lerwick by Tim Matthew and Stem Remix and mastered by Shetlander Andrew Tulloch at The Blue Studio in London. The album artwork was designed also by local graphic designer Jono Sandilands and manufacturing undertaken by Birnam CD.

A digital single from the album called “One More Twist of the Knife (aka Crime Fiction Salsa)” was released on Friday 19th July 2024 and is available for download on Spotify, iTunes, Bandcamp, Sound Cloud and ReverbNation.

The band comprises some of Shetland’s most seasoned musicians the band consists of Ian Barrie on drums and percussion, Alan McKay on electric and acoustic guitar and vocals, Rick Nickerson on electric bass and vocals and Donald Anderson on electric and acoustic guitar and lead vocals.  The 4-piece contemporary rock band have been performing for over 20 years in Shetland. It has been featured at all of Shetland’s top music events including the Shetland Folk Festival, Shetland Blues Festival, Flavour of Shetland and performed as part of the entertainment programme for the 2011 & 2023 Tall Ships Races in Shetland and more recently at the Rising North Festival in 2024.

Continuing the Shetland content the album has some additional musicians as guests providing additional favour to the recording. They include Shetland based musicians, Grace Anderson on vocals, Kirsten Hendry on fiddle (Adam Guest Band, Sheila Henderson Band and Odessa), Chris Thomson on keyboards (First Foot Soldiers, The Trookers and The Magic Money Tree), Steve Davidson on mandolin and Boha (Shining Pool, Still Game, Shetland Mandolin Band and Back Up and Push) and London based musician Nick Hann on soprano sax and Irene Balestrieri from Italy on grand piano both with Shetland family connections.

“This album has everything. The songs, musicianship and production make it an absolute delight on so many levels.” – Chris Stout

“Great CD! Beautifully produced. Enjoy!” – Aly Bain

“A great local band, at the height of their powers with an album packed full of terrific, self-penned songs.” – Davie Gardner

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