Skelpaig are preparing to tour the North and record their debut album. Their tour will be coast to coast starting in Lossiemouth and finishing on the Isle of Skye. In-between they will be in the studio.

Skelpaig are an energetic trio of musicians from across the Highland and Islands who have been delighting audiences since spring 2006 with their blend of swirling melodies and high-energy harmonies. They've played the length and breadth of Scotland including the Orkney Folk Festival, Hebridean Celtic Festival and Celtic Connections.

On fiddle is Katherine Liley from Claigan on the Isle of Skye. A remarkable talent for composing complements her rhythmic style of fiddling and technical ability. She has played with various bands throughout Scotland but is now dedicating her time to playing with Skelpaig.

Piper and whistler David Adam is from Inverness. He also plays with the well-known samba fusion band MacUmba but enjoys the intimacy and musical freedom of Skelpaig. His love of the dance music of the pipes was inspired by many visits to South Uist, his mother’s birthplace.

Providing the backing is guitar playing of David Sutherland. Born and brought up in Lochaber he was lucky enough to be taught by Angus Grant and Jim Hunter through the local Feisean. He has played with a number of great folk bands including Cluanas and is an intricate melody player and skilled accompanist with a subtle but driving sound.

Skelpaig’s sound is inspired by folk music from around Europe including Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Italy and Spain and includes a number of their own compositions. Skelpaig are a band that like to get people on their feet and to ensure an exciting night for everyone they will be finishing off their gigs with a few ceilidh sets.

*TOUR DATES:*


June: 29th - The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth £8/£10

30th - Hootananny, Inverness Free

July: 5th - Lochinver Village Hall, Lochinver £6/£5

6th - Tigh an Eilean Hotel, Shieldaig Free

12th - Kilmuir Hall, Isle of Skye £6/£5

13th - Edinbane Hotel, Isle of Skye Free

Further information contact:

David Adam

Email: info@skelpaig.co.uk

Tel: 07866 685 356 / (01241) 826 113

The Skelpaig website can be found at www.skelapig.co.uk