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“Lyrics that will resonate with listeners” – Angela Griffin, BBC Radio 2

“Echoing early Billy Bragg with his dogged optimism” – Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music

“I’m a massive fan of what he does – there’s always lyrics that mean something” – Jim Gellatly, Amazing Radio

“Contemporary, contemplative and thoughtful” – Iain Anderson, BBC Radio Scotland

“A wonderful songwriter” – Charlie Ashcroft, Amazing Radio USA

“A very talented laddie” – Tam Cowan, BBC Off The Ball

“An anthemic punky-folk style reminiscent of Billy Bragg” – Fresh On The Net


Germany 2026 Tour


Latest single – Discovery

Out now on Seahouse Records

“A glorious song by one of my favourite folk artists” – Jim Gellatly, Amazing Radio

“A strong song with evocative imagery” – Fresh On The Net

“Turns memory and place into something intimate, honest, and quietly lasting” – Fame Magazine

“Thoughtful, understated, and emotionally grounded…highlights Calum Baird’s ability to turn everyday spaces into something deeply human and quietly unforgettable” – MuzicNotez

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Una Semana en La Habana

Live on El Malecon, Havana (outdoors acoustic)


The Morning Star – Havana Biennial: Cuban culture defies the US empire

From intimate venues to grand stages, Scottish singer-songwriter Calum Baird finds Cuba’s cultural heart still beats strong while power cuts and sanctions fail to silence artistic expression

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Live on El Malecon


The Herald – Scots singer recognised after unique performance in Cuba

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Live at La Mansion Castillo - filmed by Cubavision


Scottish Parliament Motion: Scottish Singer-songwriter, Calum Baird, Performing at Prestigious International Art and Cultural Festival

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Between the Worlds (live outdoors acoustic)


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These Dire Days

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“A strong, melodic chorus…You can hear the influence of The Pogues and Bob Dylan” – John Kerr, BBC Radio Ulster

“Sublime” – The Falkirk Herald

“Another fantastic track from one of my favourite folk artists” – Jim Gellatly, Amazing Radio

“One of the best singer-songwriters around” – Alistair Braidwood, ScotsWhayHaeShow, CamGlen Radio


I Don’t Want War (I Want Beauty Today)

“An ode to the state of the world.  A great track from one of my favourite folk artists” – Jim Gellatly, Amazing Radio


From Me To You

Cover of a Beatles classic

“An interesting little Beatles cover with a good message” – Iain Anderson, BBC Radio Scotland


Mi Verdad

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“Reflecting on the weight of words left unsaid” – Iain Anderson, BBC Radio Scotland

“A deep and unique sound” – Heartland FM

“A great new song – captivating and folk-fuelled” – Jim Gellatly, Amazing Radio


Between the Worlds

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“A brilliant and powerful song” – Aisha, Future Hits Radio

“A beautiful composition” – Iain Anderson, BBC Radio Scotland

“Poignant in times like these that we live in” – Jim Gellatly, Amazing Radio

“A gorgeous song” – Angela Griffin, BBC Radio 2 Unwinds


Beauty in the Worst of Times

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It’s 4am…

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Few and Far Between

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Some Call This Normal

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Für Ewig

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Exiles

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On Bandcamp – all proceeds from sales here go to FARE Scotland.


Stranger Things Have Come and Gone

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A View From the Notebooks

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On Bandcamp


The Stones of Tomorrow

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Modern Man

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City For Sale

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I Still Believe in an Alternative

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No Right Turn

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Upcoming Shows

June
28th – Main stage, Leigh Folk Festival, 12pm
30th – Carlshalton Festival, Cryer Folk Fest, Cryer Arts, 7:30pm
July
3rd- Carshalton Festival, Carlhalton Music Pub Crawl, 5pm
4th – Medway Fringe Festival, RAMS 12 Degrees, 8pm
10th & 11th – Durham Miners’ Gala
16th – The Peoples’ Republic, Hull, 8pm
17th – The Bottle Inn, Bridport, with Attila the Stockbroker, 8pm
19th – Martyrs’ Marquee, Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival, 12pm.  Tickets on sale now
30th – Bella Bar, Belladrum Festival, 16:45pm
August
1st – The Highlander, Inverness, 1pm
1st – Ice House, Moray, supporting Lewis Wiles, 7:30pm.  Tickets on sale now
8th – Cabaret For Cuba, Stand 3, Edinburgh with Jeremy Corbyn, Amanda Dwyer plus more TBC, 3:45pm. Tickets on sale soon
14th – St Cecilia’s Hall, Edinburgh, with Attila the Stockbroker
21st – St Cecilia’s Hall, Edinburgh with Attila the Stockbroker
28th-30th – Friedenstage, Franz-Mehring-Platz, Berlin
More gigs to be announced including:
Scotland dates with Swill Odgers (The Men They Couldn’t Hang) in September
Germany Tour in October
Scotland Tour in November with Attila the Stockbroker
England gigs in November