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Artist NameSkyrie
Album titleHunger Road
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Skyrie is an electrifying contemporary Celtic music trio renowned for their dynamic performances and innovative sound. Their music blends traditional Scottish and Irish tunes, poignant original songs, tunes and soundscapes with modern influences..

Having performed and recorded over many years with multi award-winning artists as diverse as Dougie Maclean, Shirley Manson of Garbage, Big Country and Kathy Mattea, Skyrie have honed their unique style through hundreds of live gigs and sessions.

Performance highlights in 2024 include appearances at the world-renowned Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, and their US debut with nine shows in Colorado.

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).

Label NameCeltic Cross Atlantic Promotions
Release Date30/08/2024
Websiteskyrie.co.uk
Album link 1spotify.com

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