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Skipinnish
At A Glance
Contemporary Celtic music
Members
- Angus MacPhail: accordion/vocals
- Andrew Stevenson: bagpipes
- Norrie MacIver: guitar/lead vocals
- Rory Grindlay: drums
- Charlotte Printer: bass guitar
- Alistair Iain Paterson: piano
- Archie McAllister: fiddle
Skipinnish are a contemporary traditional band founded in 1999[1].
Videos
Skipinnish / Barrowland Ballroom 2018 The Gauger Set
Awards
Scots Trad Music Awards
- Dance Band of the Year - nominated 2005[2], 2008 (winners[3])
- Live Act of the Year - nominated 2014[4] (winners[5]), 2015[6], 2017[7] (winners[8])
- Album of the Year - nominated 2019[9]
Reception
The majority of Skipinnish’s songs are big productions with strong choruses, anthemic is a good description. It’s these qualities that make them such a phenomenal live band, ensuring audiences join in and sing their hearts out. - Folk Radio
Skipinnish are absolute masters at mixing together traditional and rock sensibilities to make powerful music crackling with energy and drive. - Fatea
The Glasgow welcome that Skipinnish received on Friday night was beyond exuberant. The audience was in a euphoric mood throughout, and it’s heart-warming to see a band whose core audience is in the north-west of Scotland enjoy such an enthusiastic welcome in the heart of Glasgow. The Seventh Wave referred to in the band’s album title is said to have the power to heal and rejuvenate – as Skipinnish ride the crest of that wave and bring their music to ever wider audiences, conquering not only Scotland’s central belt, but also leaving an impressive mark on the English festival scene; their music itself seems to bear the same legendary power. - Folk Radio
Memories
‘It is like a dream, playing to thousands of people. We would never have predicted playing such large venues when we started the band almost 20 years ago. ‘People are leaving our gigs on a euphoric music-fuelled high which is exhilarating. Our recent two nights at Inverness’ Eden Court were incredible – the atmosphere was electric. - Angus MacPhail in Scottish Field
Discography
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Skipinnish | Album |
| 2003 | Sgurr Mòr to Skerryvore | Album |
| 2006 | The Sound of the Summer | Album |
| 2009 | Skipinnish Live from the Ceilidh House | Album |
| 2010 | Skippinish Ceilidh House - The Show | Album |
| 2013 | Atlantic Roar | Album |
| 2014 | Western Ocean | Album |
| 2015 | The Island | Single |
| 2016 | Home on the Sea | Single |
| 2017 | Alive | Single |
| 2017 | The Seventh Wave | Album |
| 2018 | Wishing Well (Anniversary Release) | Single |
| 2019 | Steer By The Stars | Album |
| 2022 | Summer Call | Single |
| 2023 | The Clearances Again | Single |
References
- ↑ Skipinnish. 'About'. https://www.skipinnish.com/about.
- ↑ Hands Up For Trad. 'Scots Trad Music Awards 2005'. https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/scots-trad-music-awards-2005/.
- ↑ Hands Up For Trad. 'MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2008'. https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2008/.
- ↑ Hands Up For Trad. 'MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards: Skipinnish'. https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-skipinnish/.
- ↑ Hands Up For Trad. 'TRIUMPH FOR TRAD TALENT WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR MG ALBA SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS'. https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/triumph-for-trad-talent-winners-announced-for-mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards/.
- ↑ Hands Up For Trad. 'MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2015: Skipinnish'. https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2015-skipinnish-2/.
- ↑ Hands Up For Trad. 'MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017: Skipinnish'. https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2017-skipinnish/.
- ↑ Hands Up For Trad. 'TRAD TRIUMPH IN PAISLEY – WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED FOR MG ALBA SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS 2017'. https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-triumph-in-paisley-winners-are-announced-for-mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2017/.
- ↑ Hands Up For Trad. 'MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2019: Skipinnish'. https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2019-skipinnish/.
