the people behind the music

Stuart Blackwood - Guitar / vocals

Stuart is the main vocalist of the band, while also regularly found ripping out guitar solos.  Hugely experienced, having worked in the music industry for over 25 years as a performer and educator, he's played nearly everywhere you could have, from Arran to Aberdeen to America!

FUN FACT: Stuart wishes he was an amalgam of Paul McCartney, Neil Finn , Ry Cooder , Chuck Berry and Keeley Hawes. He also wrote the song that his beloved East Stirlingshire FC take to the pitch to on match days.

gregor BEATTIE - Bass / vocals

A vastly experienced musician - Gregor has more instruments at his disposal than the cockpit of your average Boeing 747.As well as being bass player with Sound Cradle, Gregor plays trumpet in various orchestras. He is also an excellent guitar player, drummer and piano player - as well as a talented composer and arranger.

FUN FACT: When wearing his 3D cinema glasses , Gregor has often been mistaken for Bono. He also makes the finest pot noodle this side of the River Clyde.

Heather McMillan - Keyboards

When Sound Cradle operate as a 4 piece, Heather adds piano , organ , brass and strings to envelope the bands sound. Heather is also an ace percussionist , who as well as working with the guys - plays with award winning brass bands the length of the country.

The Deps

In the unlikely event that one of the members of the band are unable to play for your event, we have superb deputies who can stand in and make the evening just as special.