James Yorkston and The Athletes was the name initially used by Scottish folk musician, James Yorkston, when he recorded a number of albums with a number of friends and associates between 2002 and 2006. The Athletes were: Faisal (percussion, harmonium, lap steel), Reuben (accordion, concertina, piano), Holly (small pipes, whistle), Doogie (double bass, banjo), Wendy (violin), John Bews (violin). The albums credited to James Yorkston and The Athletes are: Moving Up Country (2002

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