Acclaimed Scottish ensamble to perform at Opera House on Friday

They wre described by Celtic Music Radio as, "...reinventing and reigniting Scottish roots music with a modern alt-pop flavor that thrills an ever-expanding multicultural global audience." (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - Skerryvore, an acclaimed eight-piece band from Glasgow, Scotland, will take the stage at the Rochester Opera House on Friday at 8 p.m.

Skerryvore holds the prestigious title of three-time winner of Scotland's 'Live Act of the Year' award, solidifying their position as one of the leading forces in the country's vibrant live music scene.

With a mesmerizing blend of bagpipes, fiddles, accordions, and whistles, complemented by guitar and vocals, all underscored by a driving rhythm section, this ensemble epitomizes the pinnacle of contemporary Scottish traditional music, a unique fusion of folk, traditional, pop, and rock.

The band comprises Alec Dalglish (Vox, Acoustic & Electric Guitar), Fraser West (Drums & Percussion), Alan Scobie (Keys), Jodie Bremaneson (Bass Guitar & Synths), Daniel Gillespie (Accordion), Scott Wood (Bagpipes & Whistles), Craig Espie (Fiddle), and Martin Gillespie (Bagpipes, Accordion & Whistles).

Since its formation in 2004, Skerryvore has released seven studio albums. Their most recent full-length recording, Tempus, released in April 2023, soared to the #1 spot in both the official Scottish Album and UK Folk Albums charts, securing a position in the top 40 of the Official UK Charts.

To celebrate the 1st anniversary of the release of Tempus, Skerryvore released a special limited-edition version of the album, Tempus Deluxe, on CD and double vinyl LP, featuring new artwork, seven bonus acoustic tracks, plus other exclusive content, in April of 2024.

For tickets and additional information, call (603) 335-1992 or visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com.