Jed Milroy - Musician

Originally from Manchester, but at home in Edinburgh, I started playing guitar and singing in bands at 15, inspired by a variety of music from Oasis to Simon and Garfunkel. I’m now mostly interested in folk-influenced singer / songwriters like Jon Martyn and Bert Janch. I play in Edinburgh-based bands The Greenman Bluegrass Boys, Yeah No Totally and The Aliens (ex Beta Band); also Fence Collective projects, Lone Pigeon and Third Part; and I perform solo as Jed Milroy.

I’ve produced two self-released albums, Be Free and Travelling Songs. I studied philosophy at Edinburgh University and continue to teach environmental philosophy alongside my other passion, outdoor education. Also Managing Director of ‘Jed’s Beds’, Scotland’s most exciting loft bed manufacturer, and an avid Marvin Gaye fan.

What is the most embarrassing song in your CD or iPod collection? ‘Sexual Healing’, Marvin Gaye.

Where do you like singing most? In the Royal Oak.

What is your idea of musical heaven? The Royal Oak.

What is your idea of musical hell? The Royal Oak.

Which instrument do you wish you could play? The guitar.

Which instrument are you most glad that you don’t play? The key chord dulcimer.

Favourite song from primary school? He jumped without a parachute from 20 000 feet (and he ain’t gonna jump no more).

Last song you cried to? The Bothy band (don’t know the name of the tune, tears of joy).

Last song you danced to? Orchestra Del Sol, Wedding Dance.

Person you would most like to perform with? Kris Dreever or Martin Simpson.