Skyrie – Concert and Ceilidh Dance

We could not pass up the chance to feature this dynamic band, and have added a special Summer event!
Skrie is a contemporary Scottish trio renowned for dynamic performances and innovative sound. They blend Scottish and Irish traditional songs, poignant original songs, dance tunes and soundscapes with modern influences from rock to funk. Based in Fife, Scotland the band comprises versatile composers and multi-instrumentalists Lesley Thompson Smith (Vocals, Fiddle, Pipes, Whistle and Looper), James “Jimmy” Anderson (Guitars, Pedal-Bass and Background Vocals), and Christopher Martin Smith (Vocals, Lyrics, Drums, Whistle and Percussion).

The first set will be a concert, then we’ll push the chairs back, to finish the evening with a ceilidh dance!

Having performed and recorded over many years with multi award-winning artists as diverse as renowned Scottish singer songwriter Dougie MacLean, Big Country, and Kathy Mattea, Skyrie has performed at diverse events such as at the world-renowned Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, and the Dundee New Year Hooley, and in such diverse places as Budapest, Cyprus, and the British Embassy in Kuwait.

New Celtic Music Magazine gives a rave review for the band’s latest recording, Hunger Road:

Few contemporary folk albums manage to feel this immediate yet steeped in tradition. Hunger Road does not simply pay homage to the past—it carries it forward, forging a path that is as bold as it is respectful. There is an intimacy here, an invitation to step into the world of these songs and live in them for a while.

For those who cherish poetic storytelling coupled with instrumental brilliance and feel the authenticity of great folk music, Hunger Road is essential listening. Skyrie have crafted a masterpiece—one that will be sung, played, and remembered for years to come. 

Join us for a delightful evening!