Capercaillie (band)
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| Origin | Oban, Scotland  |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Genres | Celtic music |
| Labels | Survival Records |
| Members | Karen Matheson Donald Shaw Charlie McKerron Michael McGoldrick Manus Lunny Ewen Vernal Che Beresford David Chimp Robertson |
Capercaillie is a Scottish folk band (with a strong Irish influence) founded in the 1980s by Donald Shaw and fronted by Karen Matheson. They recorded their first album, Cascade, in 1984. Their 1992 EP Coisich A Ruin was the first Scottish Gaelic-language record to reach the UK Top 40 singles chart.
The band are based in Scottish but include several members who are either Irish or second-generation Irish immigrants to the UK. They have popularised traditional Gaelic songs and music by using modern production techniques and often mixing musical forms - such as combining traditional lyrics with drum and bass.
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[edit] Current Members
- Karen Matheson - Vocals
- Donald Shaw - Keyboards, Accordion
- Charlie McKerron - Fiddle
- Michael McGoldrick - Flute, Whistle, Uilleann Pipes
- Manus Lunny - Bouzouki, Guitar
- Ewen Vernal - Bass
- Che Beresford - Drums
- David Chimp Robertson - Percussion
[edit] Discography
- Grace and Pride [Compilation] (2004)
- Choice Language (2002)
- Capercaillie Live in Concert (2002)
- Nàdurra (2000)
- Dusk Till Dawn: The Best Of Capercaillie [Compilation] (1998)
- Beautiful Wasteland (1997)
- The Blood is Strong (1995)
- Glenfinnan (Songs of the '45) (1995)
- To The Moon (1995)
- Capercaillie (1994)
- Secret People (1993)
- Get Out (1992)
- Delirium (1991)
- Sidewaulk (1989)
- The Blood is Strong (1988)
- Crosswinds (1987)
- Cascade (1984)
[edit] Former members
- Marc Duff - Bodhrán, Whistle, Wind Synth, Rauschpfeife
- John Saich - Bass, Guitar
- James Mackintosh - Drums
- Shaun Craig - Guitar, Bouzouki
- Martin MacLeod - Bass, Fiddle
- Joan Maclachlan - Fiddle, Vocals
[edit] External links
- Capercaillie's official website
- An outdated but somewhat useful FAQ of Capercaillie (covers activity up to 1995)
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