Skipinnish is a traditional Scottish band from the
Gàidhealtachd
The (; English: ''Gaeldom'') usually refers to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and especially the Scottish Gaelic-speaking culture of the area. The similar Irish language word refers, however, solely to Irish-speaking areas.
The term ...
, singing primarily in English. The band (and brand) Skipinnish was created by Angus MacPhail and Andrew Stevenson in 1999 - both studying at the time at the
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (
RSAMD) in
Glasgow
Glasgow ( ; sco, Glesca or ; gd, Glaschu ) is the most populous city in Scotland and the fourth-most populous city in the United Kingdom, as well as being the 27th largest city by population in Europe. In 2020, it had an estimated popul ...
.
Skipinnish brand
The Skipinnish brand is used in addition to market
whisky
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also in running of a
cèilidh
A cèilidh ( , ) or céilí () is a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering. In its most basic form, it simply means a social visit. In contemporary usage, it usually involves dancing and playing Gaelic folk music, either at a house p ...
house named the Skipinnish Ceilidh House which has been built in
Fort William around the brand. There was previously a Skipinnish Ceilidh House in
Oban.
Skipinnish Records
The band runs its own record label which issues acts such as
Skerryvore and
Gary Innes. Two compilation albums were released of Skipinnish Records artists: ''The Deluxe Blend of Highland Music: The Best of Skipinnish Records'' (2006) and ''Best from Skipinnish Records, Vol. 2''.
Members
Current line-up consists of:
*Angus MacPhail: Accordion, vocals
*Andrew Stevenson: Highland bagpipes, small pipes, whistles, fiddle
*Norrie MacIver: Lead singer, guitar
*Alasdair Murray: Drums, Highland bagpipes
*
Alistair Iain Paterson: Piano, keyboards
*
Rory Grindlay: Drums
*Charlotte Printer: Bass guitar
Regular Guest Musicians:
*Archie McAllister: Fiddle
*Duncan Nicholson: Small pipes, bagpipes, whistles
*Kyle Orr: Small pipes, bagpipes, whistles
Earlier members included:
*Angus Tikka: Bass guitar
*Robert Robertson: Lead singer, guitar, now the lead singer of
Tide Lines
Glasgow-based 4 piece, Tide Lines, have grown their large & passionate fanbase through blistering live shows and their trademark anthemic songs. Bending the edges of a number of genres, their neo-folk/rock sound has massive appeal.
This unique ...
*Ross Wilson: Keyboard, bass
*Jonathan Gillespie: Keyboard, backing vocals
In 2016 Robertson was replaced in Skipinnish by Norrie MacIver as new lead singer. In the same year the band also saw Rory Grindlay join on drums. In the following years
Alistair Iain Paterson and Charlotte Printer also joined to form the current band.
Discography
Albums
*''Skipinnish'' (2001)
*''Sgurr Mor to Skerryvore'' (2003)
*''Deoch 'N' Dorus'' (2005)
*''The Sound of the Summer'' (2007)
*''Live From The Ceilidh House'' (2009)
*''The Wedding Dance'' (2010)
*''Atlantic Roar'' (2013)
*''Western Ocean'' (2014)
*''The Seventh Wave'' (2017)
*''Steer by the Stars'' (2019)
Singles / videography
*"Walking on the Waves" (2014
*"December" (2014)
*"The Island" (2015)
*"Home on the Sea" (2016)
*"Alive" (2017)
*"Wishing Well" (2017)
*"Wishing Well" (2018)
re-releasedas a May 2018 to help with fundraising for a permanent memorial to Eilidh MacLeod from Barra who was killed in the Manchester Arena Bombing)
References
External links
Official website
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Scottish folk music groups