 Twice winners of Scotland’s Traditional Music ‘Live Act of the Year’ Award, SKERRYVORE have been on a meteoric journey that has taken them from the remote Isle of Tiree on to International tours that have included performances in Central Park NYC, The Ryder Cup Louisville and the Shanghai Expo, China. SKERRYVORE create a unique fusion of folk, trad, rock and Americana that represents all the different personalities and upbringing of the 8 band members who hail from different regions of Scotland. Recently they released their sixth album, EVO, and here band members answer their Essential 8 where they speak about road life, Red Rocks, what they're listening to, and more What do you love most about being on the road? (Scott) I love being able to meet new friends. Every place we travel to, we seem to connect with new fans, promoters and musicians-- it’s great being able to maintain these relationships over the years on the road and makes you feel like you’re are at home when you’re really on the other side of the world! What’s your dream venue and why? (Scott) Definitely the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado! A lot of my favourite bands have played there and it just looks like such an amazing and iconic venue! Favorite (or first) concert you have ever attended? (Fraser) First concert I ever attended was back in 2003/4. I saw the Foo Fighters in The Exchange in Edinburgh. You’re lucky if you can fit 2000 people in that venue. Favorite thing to do on a day off? (Fraser) At home, I love spending time with my wife and kids. It’s great to go out to a park somewhere and go out for lunch. Then spend the evening watching a movie together. On tour, it’s good to get to the gym, depending where you are get out and do some sightseeing, have a nice meal out somewhere and get a couple drinks. Just relax mainly though, and recharge. Do you have a favorite gift from a fan?
(Fraser) Local beer is always nice, but I sometimes wear a hat on stage and a couple got me a hat to wear. It was very thoughtful. Have you met any of your heroes? (Fraser) I’ve come very close to meeting the Foo Fighters, my favourite band. We played the same festival in Scotland one year and they passed by me on their way backstage. I was gutted! One day! Is there a recent release you cannot stop listening to? (Fraser) The new Kacey Musgraves album is amazing. I listen to that every week right now. Song (of yours) you wish you would have released as a single and why? (Fraser) The song “You Don’t Know” from the chasing the sun album is amazing. We’ve never done it live, would’ve been great to release that as a single. Is there a professional “bucket list” item you would love to check off? (Fraser) I’d love to play at Red Rocks, such an amazing venue! Website Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
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