Is this a new man? Does he have a new phone? Does he have a car?
We're delighted to announce that the esteemed and honourable lead guitarist, Stuart Nisbet will be joining us as we get back on the road. No one could ever replace Brian McFie - nor would anyone try. But having one of Brian's musical contemporaries on board feels exactly right for the next chapter in the story of that which is THE COUNTESS OF FIFE.
What we already know about Stuart:
Stuart’s toured the world with and recorded for The Proclaimers on 5 albums. He was Creative Director of Music for Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games, he made a cameo appearance in the movie Wild Rose then toured the live show with Jessie Buckley. “The Gospel According to Mr Niz” is recognised as his “solo opus”. He’s recorded 3 albums with Del Amitri’s Justin Currie, still plays with Liverpool band China Crisis and according to him, he’s annoyed uncountable musicians with his pedal steel and attitude.
Back in the space age he says, his first four US tours were with his dad, an evangelical preacher. Through the Southern states, in deep Bible Belt churches and tent meetings, the sound and spirit of country, gospel, and r’n’b imbued Mr Niz with an unquestioning faith in the righteousness of his calling to the Telecaster.
We think you should come to Dunbar Music Festival on Saturday September 26th for THE COUNTESS OF FIFE’S MATINEE SHOW (with our guest support, MARTIN METCALFE) at Dunbar Parish Church and meet this telecasting wonder boy for yourselves. And, here’s where you can get your tickets! COME ON DOWN!!!
https://www.dunbarmusicfestival.co.uk/countess-of-fife
New album * NEW PHONE * NEW CAR * NEW MAN *
New album * NEW PHONE * NEW CAR * NEW MAN *
The Countess of Fife
Our 2nd album, NEW PHONE NEW CAR NEW MAN (pink or amber vinyl or on CD) is available to order from Last Night From Glasgow below:
https://shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/products/the-countess-of-fife-new-phone-new-car-new-man-lp-cd?_pos=1&_sid=10183357d&_ss=r
You read it here first!
Brian Davidson (Into Creative album launch review July 1st) wrote a great review of our album launch at the Glad Cafe in Glasgow. Our greatly missed guitarist and Clan Chief Brian McFie (1960 - 2026) played his last show with The Countess of Fife that night. This review closes with a tribute to him “… as a key member of The Countess Of Fife, he brought sensitivity, imagination, and craftsmanship to every project”
link to review below
https://www.intocreative.co.uk/into-live-music-review-the-countess-of-fife/
Into Music review, New Phone New Car New Man (John Welsh, April 24) “…it’s steeped in something deeper: experience, place, and the kind of emotional honesty that can’t be faked”
https://www.intocreative.co.uk/into-music-new-album-review-the-countess-of-fife/
The Scotsman **** (Fiona Shepherd, May 7) “Rezillos front woman Fay Fife sings up a storm on New Phone New Car New Man …”
Our Events and Tickets page has info on all our live shows. Keep up to date as they’re announced below…
Find tickets for all our live events HERE
THE COUNTESS OF FIFE
2026 Show dates
NEW PHONE * NEW CAR * NEW MAN
Saturday 26th September
DUNBAR MUSIC FESTIVAL (special matinee performance)
guest support - Martin Metcalfe
Dunbar Parish Church Hall
Our Stirling show at the Tolbooth has been POSTPONED - New date in 2027 tbc
Stirling Tolbooth
Stirling
We are heartbroken to bring you news of the death of our guitarist Brian McFie
1960 - 2026
Rest in Peace Brian
Listen up…
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Listen up… *
Here’s a taste (an early rough mix) of Call Me The Witch, a new song from our second album, NEW PHONE * NEW CAR * NEW MAN Available from Last Night From Glasgow https://shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/products/the-countess-of-fife-new-phone-new-car-new-man-lp-cd?_pos=1&_sid=10183357d&_ss=r
Singles from the new album (New Phone New Car New Man, Who Stole the World, Live Again and Sweet Beneath the Wishing Tree) are now streaming on the usual platforms.
Fay in the spotlight receiving her Special Achievement Award from John Robb at the Lowland Music Awards ceremony. The Countess of Fife performed a few numbers, joined for a memorable finale by the ubiquitous Martin Metcalfe (The Filthy Tongues)
Goodbye Motorbike Guy - digital single from the album Star Of The Sea has launched! June 16th (Vinyl album launched same day)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZMBWnWnReO29ahykhQqK6?si=7OoLFREVRaOw1vJa59ds_Q
“ …a Celtic Ronnie Spector… ”
STAR OF THE SEA
The album smashed into the 23 06 23 charts - right after the vinyl album launch!
No 7 Scottish Album Chart
No 2 Indie Breakers Chart
No 21 UK Album Chart
No 18 in UK Indie Chart
Thanks to all who supported the album’s release and made this happen! Onwards and upwards!
…. it’s as if Punk never died; just grew up
…Which is actually as good a way as any to describe songs like the Twangtastic Goodbye Motorbike Guy
(Rocking Magpie) - https://rockingmagpie.wordpress.com/2023/06/12/countess-of-fife-star-of-the-sea/
Still from The Countess of Fife single - TRAPPED - Video, by Peter Dorris
Great reviews tumbling in for the new album STAR OF THE SEA, the new single WANDERING STAR and the live performance by THE COUNTESS OF FIFE at the Glad Cafe in Glasgow
“Fay had the small but perfectly formed crowd eating out of her hand from the off, her personality shining through in both her vocal performances and in her between song banter and the stories of the songs. ”
“Meanwhile, The Countess Of Fife is burning rubber on the highway of life”
Our new single, WANDERING STAR, is out! Find it on all the usual music platforms… Enjoy!
Our debut album, STAR OF THE SEA is available on platforms (Spotify, Soundcloud, Amazon, etc) as well as in select record stores and on Bandcamp