Brian McNeill,”No Silence” (Greentrax)- This multi-talented character must be one of the most gifted and influential performers that the Scottish roots music scene has ever produced,and this veteran performer has marked half a century’s worth of critically acclaimed work by releasing “No Silence.” This splendid new Greentrax offering was recorded in the Falkirk born artist’s own home studio, capturing McNeill’s rare versatility as he wields a vast array of instruments including guitar,fiddle, concertina and bouzouki to underpin arresting ditties such as “Prince of Darkness,” “Two Minutes Silence” and his heartfelt tribute to the 18th century of the marine chronometer, ” John Harrison’s Hands.”