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Post by Bugs on Apr 1, 2010 13:27:32 GMT -5
This is the band "Saor Patrol" (pronounced "shore patrol") - who combine the old with the modern and produce a unique but unmistakeably scottish sound! I've had the priviledge of seeing them live and also booking them for our local fair. www.saorpatrol.com for more info
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Post by Bugs on Apr 11, 2010 2:21:27 GMT -5
RunRig - The Old Boys
Runrig singing the old boys from there proterra album. Runrig is a six-piece folk rock band from Scotland The group was founded in 1973 Runrig is rock-oriented.The bands lyrics,however tend to be folk oriented Runrig songs will mention locations,events,or people that are unique to Scotland The history and politics of Scotland { as well as the country's position within the uk} and also discussed in many songs. Another recurring theme involves an awareness of the natural world. along with many references to agriculture and land conservation. At present Runrig's largest fan bases can be found in the UK,Denmark,Germany since 1999 the band has gained attention in Canada after they appointed Nova Scotia singer Bruce Guthro as successor to their previous lead vocalist Donnie Munro
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Post by Bugs on Apr 14, 2010 2:58:54 GMT -5
...and of course there's AC/DC....most people think of them as Aussies, however the core of the band - guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young were born in Scotland!
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Post by Bugs on Apr 16, 2010 18:00:49 GMT -5
Andrew Lobb - a song inspred by a visit to Inniemore, one of the historic "highland clearance" areas
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