Skerryvore are a fantastic west coast ceilidh band based in Glasgow. They regularly perform at birthday parties and weddings and are fantastic at ensuring any social celebration is a great success.
They are an energetic 6-piece band (including accordion, small pipes, bagpipes, drums & guitar) and there are samples of music on their website (www.skerryvore4.com) plus they can provide interval music and lighting so you won't need a separate DJ for your event.
Genuine testimonials have been included below and please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Gillespie to find out more about Skerryvore and discuss your event.... all contact details below.
The band initially formed under the name of Brois in August 2003 and travelled throughout the west coast of Scotland. Since their transformation to Skerryvore, they have continued to tour Scotland and England, appearing at various music festivals and events.
They regularly play at public events and completed sell-out events at the Renfrew Ferry during Celtic Connections 2008. Their next events are as follows: Testimonials "Good, strong West Coast strict tempo dance music ... people can't sit still with them playing. Skerryvore played at our family ceilidh and everyone was up on their feet and dancing right away when they struck up." - Hamish MacLeod
"This is the real thing, as wild and beautiful as the island they come from" - Donald Shaw
"They were superb at the Renfrew Ferry on Sunday night - a fantastic mix of traditional ceilidh music and something else just a little bit special" - Julie Ommer
"The isle of Tiree sits right on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, but it's right at the heart of West coast Scottish music. Skerryvore join a long line of terrific musicians from the tiny island, a band that will have you kicking up your heels on the dance floor till way after dark, reeling on the machair till the early hours" - Mary Ann Kennedy |