Soul-gripping songs, blazing bagpipes, fiddles and accordions, electrically fused with the urban sounds of rock and funk - Skerryvore are a multi award winning Scottish band creating a ‘nu-folk-rock’ fusion for the 21st Century. "We may well have found a Runrig for the 21st Century" Skerryvore formed in 2005 on the Isle of Tiree in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides. From traditional roots the band have developed both in size and sound to create a unique fusion of their traditional music and songs with the urban sounds of rock and funk. With their outstanding musicianship and the mesmirising voice of singer Alec Dalglish, Skerryvore have become an international sensation, performing worldwide in cities such as Chicago, Beijing, Shanghai, Amsterdam, Brussels, Milan, Prague, Dubai, as well as performances at premier festivals such as T in the Park. The band’s highly anticipated 3rd album, 'Skerryvore' was released in July 2010, receiving sensational reviews from respected media and also awarded ‘Record of the Year’ at Scottish New Music Awards. This has seen the band achieve album sales of over 20’000 whilst also being awarded album of the month on the BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘Celtic Connections’ International Broadcast. “Judging by the evidence of this new album, Skerryvore are set for the big time.” When not touring the world, Skerryvore are heavily involved with the charitable organisation Live Music Now (LMN). This collaboration has seen the band participate in performances and workshops within key community environments including The Royal Blind School, Artlink Central, special needs schools throughout the UK and also a highly successful project at HMP Cornton Vale with female young offenders. 2011 will see Skerryvore represent Scotland worldwide when they feature in the international VisitScotland promotional advert. This accompanied by performances in France, Italy, USA, Canada, Spain, UAE, Belgium and Holland will see Skerryvore continue their incredible worldwide musical journey. "Six of the best musical ambassadors Scotland could have ever wished for… a living, breathing, 12-legged party waiting to happen."
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