The Donald Anderson Band – No Time for Turning Back

Continuing the musical journey of Shetland singer songwriter Donald Anderson from his solo album “Waterhead Sky” (2005) and The Donald Anderson Band’s debut album “In Passing” (2011) the band release their second album “No Time for Turning Back”. The long-waited album features 11 original songs written since the release of their last album. The album was recorded at Mareel Recording Studio by Tim Matthew in Lerwick and mastered by Shetlander Andrew Tulloch at The Blue Studio in London. The album artwork was designed by local graphic designer Jono Sandilands and manufacturing undertaken by Birnam CD.

Made up of some of Shetland’s most seasoned musicians the band consists of Ian Barrie on drums and percussion, Alan McKay on electric and acoustic guitar and vocals, Rick Nickerson on electric bass and vocals and Donald Anderson on electric and acoustic guitar and lead vocals.  The 4-piece contemporary rock band have been performing for over 20 years in Shetland. It has been featured at all of Shetland’s top music events including the Shetland Folk Festival, Shetland Blues Festival, Flavour of Shetland and performed as part of the entertainment programme for the 2011 & 2023 Tall Ships Races in Shetland and at the Rising North Festival in 2024.

The album has some additional musicians as guests providing additional favour to the recording. They include Shetland based musicians, Grace Anderson on vocals, Kirsten Hendry on fiddle (Adam Guest Band, Sheila Henderson Band and Odessa), Chris Thomson on keyboards (First Foot Soldiers, The Trookers and The Magic Money Tree), Steve Davidson on mandolin and Boha (Shining Pool, Still Game, Shetland Mandolin Band and Back Up and Push) and London based musician Nick Hann on soprano sax and Irene Balestrieri from Italy on grand piano both have Shetland family connections.

Members

Donald Anderson – vocals, guitars, harmonica
Ian Barrie – drums
Alan McKay – guitars and vocals
Rick Nickerson – electric bass and vocals

Reviews

“Donald Anderson’s voice can summon younger versions of myself, and no wonder – I’ve been listening to his music for a long time. But what his songs invoke most of all, for me, is gratitude. Amid all this haunting, I am glad to have them.
Malachy Tallack

“Wherever Anderson is going, there is definitely no time for turning back. Thirteen years ago, I recall stating that their first album In Passing was the best album by a Shetland rock band. That’s no longer the case.”
Jim Tait – The Shetland Times

Great CD, beautifully produced, enjoy
****
Aly Bain

“This album has everything. The songs, musicianship and production make it an absolute delight on so many levels.”
*****
Chris Stout

“A great local band, at the height of their powers with an album packed full of terrific, self-penned songs.”
****
Davie Gardner

“Another solid outing from Donald Anderson and his band on what could be their best album yet.”
****
Alan Mcleod
Klub Revolution