Runrig legend announced as first guest for Skipinnish 25th Anniversary concerts
One of Scottish music’s biggest names over the last 50 years will join Celtic music supergroup Skipinnish at two major concerts in Edinburgh and Inverness to mark their 25th anniversary.
Article Source: Issued on behalf of Skipinnish by Iagan MacNeil.
Last Updated: 9 December 2023 12:56
Former Runrig guitarist Malcolm Jones has been announced as the first guest artist at Skipinnish’s gigs at the Bught Park in Inverness on 6th July and Edinburgh Castle on 12th July. More guest acts will be announced in due course.
The guitarist was a member of the world-famous Scottish rock band Runrig from 1978 until their final performance at Stirling Castle in August 2018. In addition to his Runrig fame, Malcolm is also a respected musician in the wider Scottish music scene, having worked with numerous other artists and bands over the years, encompassing traditional, folk and rock music.
These guest appearances cement a long relationship between the band and the guitarist. Since the early days of Skipinnish, Malcolm has been a big influence behind the scenes. He has been involved with the production of much of their music and helping to shape the band’s sound we know today.
Announcing the guest appearance, Skipinnish’s co-founder Angus MacPhail, said: “Malcolm has been a huge part of the Skipinnish story throughout our 25 years. He has been a big influence on our sound, a great advisor to us as a band and a great friend. So it is extra special that he accepted our invitation to perform with us.
“He is a big name across Scotland and beyond so we know that our audiences in Inverness and Edinburgh will love to see him on stage and show him much love.”
Malcolm said: “I’ve watched Skipinnish grow and mature over the last quarter century and produce some fantastic sounds. Their music really places them as one of Scotland’s biggest names today. I’m proud of what they’ve accomplished and I’m delighted to be sharing a stage with them in Inverness and Edinburgh to mark this milestone.
“I can’t wait to be part of two great events that celebrate a band that’s contributed significantly to the Scottish music scene and who always create a party atmosphere.”
Skipinnish have sold out many venues across the UK and produced several notable albums throughout their career. In April this year, the band hit the headlines when they released the protest song The Clearances Again along with Hebridean fisherman Donald Francis MacNeil in opposition to the Scottish Government’s proposed – and now ditched - Highly Protected Marine Areas. Earlier this month the song was named best Original Work of the Year in the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards.
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