Deryck Mitchelson
Deryck (aka "The Wedge") is the youngest and one of the original members of The Cutting Edge.Deryck's heritage is steeped in Celtic Tradition, having played Scottish music for some 20 years with some of Scotland's best traditional musicians.
A keen composer, Deryck has written many of the tracks on the latest album including the title track "Freefall".
Also an active Highland dancer, Deryck is often seen leaping off stage, mid gig, and performing a "death defying" sword dance or grabbing the nearest young unsuspecting woman for a demonstration "Canadian Barn Dance".
Musical influences include: Johnny Johnson, BB King, Bruce Hornsby.
Television and radio performances include: Michael Barrymore Show, BBC 1 Hogmany Show and BBC Scotland's "Take the Floor".
