Dowally's unique and expressive sound has been described by Leith Folk Club as grin-inducingly fun to watch and listen to. Guitar, fiddle, accordion and cello weave and dance together to create gritty grooves, joyous melodies and soaring harmonies, with improvisational sections that speak from the soul. Dan Abrahams, Rachel Walker, Phil Alexander and Graham Coe use their individual backgrounds " a mix of jazz, klezmer, Scottish trad and classical music " to create deeply tasteful arrangements and often heart-breaking melodies. Their thrillingly energetic set played to a sold-out Fringe audience at the Acoustic Music Centre in August last year.