James Yorkston and The Athletes was the name used by Scottish folk musician James Yorkston when recording a number of albums with a number of friends and associates between 2002 and 2006. The Athletes included: 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, Domino Records) Just Beyond the River (2004, Domino Records) Lang Cat, Crooked Cat, Spider Cat (2004, Fence Records) Live at Le Poisson Mouillé (2006, self-released)
