"The Empty Trough" by Ian Lawther

Ian's own recording featuring eleven different instruments. Originally issued as a cassette it is now available from Ian as a CD.

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"A Zero Ore" (NL001-98) by Ned Ludd

Using uilleann, Northumbrian, border and highland pipes Ian appears on a number of tracks on this CD by Italian folk rock group Ned Ludd. For more details go to their site at www.nedludd.it.

Listen to a sound clip from this CD, featuring Ian on low whistle and border pipes.

"Boomshamrocka" (FPHRBCB-002) by The Fabulous Potato Heads Rhythm and Blues Ceili Band

Ian added uilleann pipes to Back Home in Derry for this recording. He went on to join the band's line up and played with them until they disbanded in May 2001

A sound clip is available here

"Apples, Cherries, Hops and Women" (MATS019CD) by Pete Castle, Andy Turner, Tan Tethera, Bob Kenward, Maria Cunningham and Ian Lawther.

Ian plays Northumbrian smallpipes to accompany Pete Castle on this collection of songs from and about Kent.

Listen to a sound clip from this CD.

"Monk Dawson" (DWPCD01) composed by Mark Jensen

Northumbrian pipes were used on the soundtrack to this film set partly in the north of England

"Global Bagpipes" (Arc 1752) Various Artists

Ian provides a track of Northumbrian smallpipes on this compilation of bagpipes from around the world. The tune played is a traditional one entitled Derwentwater's Farewell

"Mystic Dance" (Maggies Music MM111) by Maggie Sansone

Ian added Northumbrian pipes to Goddesses on this recording by Maggie Sansone, a Maryland based dulcimer player

A sound clip is available here

"Live from North Hero" The Pipers Gathering.

Since coming to the States Ian has taught regularly at North Hero Pipers Gathering, held in Vermont each August. This recording features highlights from the concerts there. Ian plays "Keening in the Wind and Holey Ha'penny on Northumbrian pipes

"Bovine Inspiration" by Flying Cows of Ventry

Uilleann, Northumbrian and borders pipes were used on this recording by the DC based Walthall brothers who perform as The Flying Cows of Ventry.

A sound clip is available here

"Wonderful World" Eva Cassidy. (Blix Street G210082)

Using his extended range border pipe chanter (made by Nigel Richard of Edinburgh) Ian added pipes to a remixing of the late Eva Cassidy's rendition of the traditional "Waly Waly"