West Coast Rocks

Three time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene. At the forefront of a movement that has reinvented and reignited a traditional Scottish scene for a modern, multicultural audience, the band have brought their high energy performances to audiences across the globe. From their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and bars, to festival crowds in the USA, Canada, Australia and throughout the UK and Europe, Skerryvore’s wide range of influences and talent produce a musically expansive, immersive yet intimate set that excites and captivates audiences. 

With a mix of bagpipes, fiddles, accordions, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Their now 7 studio albums demonstrate the wide range of influences the individual musicians bring to the mix – a unique fusion of folk, trad, pop and rock. 

Three singles from the latest album ‘Tempus’, released in April 2023, all featured on the BBC Radio 2 new music playlist, and the album went to number 1 in both the Official Scottish Album and UK Folk Albums charts, and entered the top 40 in the Official UK Charts. Skerryvore took their Tempus Tour to audiences across the UK, Europe and USA, with their unique fusion appealing to a wider mix of age groups and tastes. 

Rhuvaal is a fun and energetic traditional band based in Argyll that was formed in 2015. Over the years, the band has grown and developed into a group of enthusiastic young musicians who are making a huge impression on the traditional music scene in Scotland.

They continue to grow in popularity and have experience playing at Festivals all over Scotland, having supported various bands, including Skipinnish, Tide Lines, and Manran.

Calum Campbell, a gifted musician from the village of Montrose, is well-known for his mesmerising fusion of rock and folk rock songs.
 
Campbell’s raw energy and passion come through in his rock-infused songs, enthralling listeners with his potent guitar riffs and driving rhythms. Audiences are left wanting more as a result of the tremendous intensity that his music generates. Campbell transports his listeners to a realm of raw passion and unrestrained expression with each guitar strumming and song note he sings. 

Calum will perform with his 4 piece band at this years MOK Fest Glen Scotia West Coast Rocks Concert.