2nd & 4th December 2009
Location: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (2nd) and the Glasgow Barrowlands (4th)
Tickets: £25
Founded in 1973, Scottish group Runrig have since released 13 studio albums. And they will be playing in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on the 2nd and in the Glasgow Barrowlands on the 4th of December 2009.
Musically, Runrig is rock-oriented. The band’s lyrics, however, tend to be folk-oriented. Typical Runrig songs will mention locations, events, or people that are unique to Scotland. The history and politics of Scotland (as well as the country’s position within the United Kingdom) are also discussed in many songs. Another recurring theme involves an awareness of the natural world, along with many references to agriculture and land conservation.
In keeping with its cultural roots, Runrig sings about one-quarter of its songs in Scottish Gaelic. Runrig’s first album ‘Play Gaelic’ was released in 1978, as all the songs were in the Gaelic language. It was re-released in 1990 as ‘Play Gaelic, the first legendary recording’.
The second album, The Highland Connection, was released a year later on the bands own label, Ridge Records. This album contains the original version of their most popular, and most famous song: Loch Lomond. In 1982 they re-recorded Loch Lomond as their first single. This was again re-recorded as the Hampden Remix to raise funds for the BBC’s annual Children In Need appeal. This was released on 12th November and includes the Tartan Army (Scotland’s Hampden Football Supporters), including Rod Stewart, on backing vocals. It reached #9 in the UK Singles Chart.
Loch Lomond (Hampden Remix) was named “The Best Scottish Song Of All Time” in November 2008. The band was presented the award by Lulu. On the 5 December 2008, during the penultimate tour date at The Barrowlands, Glasgow, the band were inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall Of Fame, by the Scottish Traditional Music Awards Director.
Performing hits from their debut ‘Play Gaelic’ to 2007’s ‘Everything You See’ and everything in-between this is one band who will be sure to provide a great night of entertainment and show why they are such a highly regarded live act.
Tickets
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