Spotlight 2018: Ed Miller

At the 2010 Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival

Ed Miller has been hailed as “one of the finest singers to come out of the Scottish Folksong Revival” and as “one of Scotland’s best singing exports.” Originally from Edinburgh, he has for many years been based in Austin, Texas, where he earned graduate degrees in Folklore and Geography at the University of Texas.  In addition to having recorded 9 CDs of Scottish songs, Ed is a tour leader, speaker, and teacher.  He also currently hosts “Across the Pond” on Austin’s Sun Radio.

     Teaching at the Spanish Peaks Celtic Music Festival

Ed has become a staple at the Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival, having performed and taught here five consecutive years.  His humor and warmth matches his knowledge of Scottish folk music.  But even more impressive to me is the love for song that he expresses in his singing.  He honors every tune, seemingly caressing each in its turn..
Jonathan James