After "Alison House," an original, the songs are for the most part traditional Scottish ones that Pearlman and his bandmates had their way with. They're all anchored by Pearlman's dazzling piano chops. "Farewell" features flutist Nicole Rabata, and her playing conjures images of ancient shorelines in far-off lands. Pearlman's 22-year-old fingers absolutely soar across the keys on "Laundry Set," which pours on the funk with plenty of bass and drums. Alasdair Fraser's fiddle blazes in "Sailor's Wife."

Only two tracks have vocals; the first one is "Monymusk Lads," and Elizabeth Burke's voice is bright and lovely. Maeve Gilchrist lends her rich pipes to the CD's closing tune, "Afton Water."

Pearlman's core band members are Doug Berns on electric bass, Javier Ramos on congas and Alex Cohen on drums. Hear them all and perhaps some special guests as they celebrate the release of "Coffee & the Mojo Hat" at One Longfellow.

Neil Pearlman CD-Release Show with Ramblin' Red. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. $12 in advance; $15 at the door. All ages.