Linda grew up in a musical family. Her mother was a talented singer, her uncle played the violin, and her aunt, a cellist, was the first woman ever to become a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Her grandmother was an accomplished pianist who worked for a time as a sheet music demonstrator.

While in school, Linda began working toward a career in classical music, majoring in choral conducting in college. Her ties to folk and traditional music were strong, though, and she continued to perform first with "The Ordeal" (sadly, a fairly descriptive name), and later with "The Wayfarers" a popular local folk group.

In the late 1980's, Linda was re-introduced to the traditional music of her Scottish ancestors and found her musical "home." She spent several years performing as half of the duo "Dewar & McLean" before moving on to a solo career. Today, Linda's repertoire includes both contemporary and traditional Scottish, Irish and American songs, from lyrical ballads to spirited, toe-tapping favorites. She is equally at home before an audience of a thousand at a festival concert or a group of three in a retirement community rec room.

FURTHER information
Email: briagha@earthlink.net
Phone: (626)284-7453
Web site: http://www.lindadewar.com