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Elly Lucas

Skerryvore and instruments.

Skerryvore

$35 ($30 adv.).

media release: Skerryvore, the acclaimed eight-piece band from Glasgow, takes the stage at The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St., Madison, on Sunday, March 3, at 8:00 pm with doors opening at 7:00 pm. This is a seated show. The Bur Oak is a 21 + venue (persons under this age limit are allowed accompanied by a parent or guardian). Tickets are $30 in advance. For more information call 608-640-4380 or visit theburoakmadison.com.

Skerryvore holds the prestigious title of three-time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, solidifying their position as one of the leading forces in the country’s vibrant live music scene. With a mesmerizing blend of bagpipes, fiddles, accordions, and whistles, complemented by guitar and vocals, all underscored by a driving rhythm section, this ensemble epitomizes the pinnacle of contemporary Scottish traditional music—a unique fusion of folk, traditional, pop, and rock. The band comprises Alec Dalglish (Vox, Acoustic & Electric guitar), Fraser West (Drums & Percussion), Alan Scobie (Keys), Jodie Bremaneson (Bass guitar & Synths), Daniel Gillespie (Accordion), Scott Wood (Bagpipes & Whistles), Craig Espie (Fiddle), and Martin Gillespie (Bagpipes, Accordion & Whistles).

Since their formation in 2004, Skerryvore has released seven studio albums. Their latest, Tempus, released in April 2023, soared to the #1 spot in both the Official Scottish Album and UK Folk Albums charts, securing a position in the top 40 of the Official UK Charts. Described by Celtic Music Radio as, “...reinventing and reigniting Scottish roots music with a modern alt-pop flavor that thrills an ever-expanding multicultural global audience.”

Skerryvore’s high-energy performances have resonated across the globe, captivating audiences in major venues and at festivals in the USA, Canada, Australia, and throughout the UK and Europe. Their broad range of influences and undeniable talent culminate in a musically expansive, immersive, yet intimate set that promises to excite and captivate audiences. This will be an unforgettable night of music!