What are Skerryvore? They’re like no one else. Epic of melody, intimate of feeling and plugged into the roots of Scotland but blasting out to the world.
Three time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene. At the forefront of a movement that has reinvented and reignited a traditional Scottish scene for a modern, multicultural audience, the band have brought their high energy performances to audiences across the globe. From their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and bars, to festival crowds in the USA, Canada, Australia and throughout the UK and Europe, Skerryvore’s wide range of influences and talent produce a musically expansive, immersive yet intimate set that excites and captivates audiences.
With a mix of bagpipes, fiddles, accordions, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Their 6 studio albums demonstrate the wide range of influences the individual musicians bring to the mix – a unique fusion of folk, trad, pop and rock.
Their latest studio album ‘tempus’, due for release on April 28, is already making waves in the UK music scene, with the first three single releases – You & I, Together Again & Everything You Need – all having been consecutively chosen to feature on the BBC Radio 2 new music playlist.
To celebrate the release of the new album, Skerryvore will be bringing the Tempus Tour to audiences across the UK, Europe and USA.
“Skerryvore have crafted a world beating fusion, which takes pride in their heritage and above all else is a pure joy to listen to.” – Folk Radio UK
“A spectacular mix of traditional Scottish folk music and the most diverse rock elements.” – Süddeutsche Zeitung, GERMANY
“The highest rated show we have ever had on our post-concert surveys… people LOVED the show.” – Anchorage Concert Association, ALASKA
“Such a fresh, real, new sound… I love it” – Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2 UK
“Skerryvore have evolved to become one of Scotland’s greatest musical exports.” – Wickham Festival, ENGLAND
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE EVES
Scottish pop duo The Eves are one of the UK’s most promising duos with their stand-out brand of uplifting, melodic pop. Recent single releases ‘ After The Love’, ‘Big Love’ and ‘Brand New Day’ have commanded attention from mainstream media and radio. 'Big Love' is the official anthem for Scottish Women’s Football 2022/2023 League Season.
'Brand New Day' spent 5 weeks on the BBC Radio 2 playlist, reaching No. 6 and No. 15 in the iTunes pop charts and main download chart, as well as entering the top 65 in the UK Official Charts Company download single charts.
Past performances include opening for pop icon Belinda Carlisle, a live session on BBC Radio Scotland, opening for The Shires, touring with Skerryvore and Horse, and performing at TRNSMT and BT Murrayfield Stadium for the Guinness Six Nations Rugby in 2023.