Runrig Album: “Long Distance: The Best of Runrig”

The owner of a B&B on the Isle of Skye played this CD during breakfast early this August. On the second morning of hearing it, I had to know who it was. He told us where to pick one up, and we listened to it the rest of the time driving around Scotland. Now that I am home, even my kids are addicted to it. I have since bought other CD's and they are great as well. You don't find many groups with such quality material.

While we were in Scotland we were introduced to this fantastic Gaelic Rock band. I'm a fan now! Lovely blend of rock with Scottish undertones...and sometimes OVERtones. The songs sung in Gaelic tend to be subtle and haunting. Those in English are quite lively. I defy you to not sing along with their version of "Loch Lomond"!

This has to be one of the most incredible celtic rock groups of all times! Thanks to the pen pal who turned me on to this music. It's truly amazing! Give these guys a listen. You WON'T be disappointed!

A Scottish woman in a chatroom told me about Runrig, and I had to check them out. I found a few songs on the internet, and I was hooked! "Glory Road" and "The Greatest Flame" are such positive, upbeat songs that I can always depend on them to lift my spirits after a bad day. I have learned a lot more about this band and their music by chatting with other fans at their website. They do one thing that really got my respect, and I've never heard of another band doing it. Members of their fan club can show their membership cards to security after any concert and go to a "meet and greet" with the band. Unbelievable. One woman told me that a friend was unable to attend a concert with her because of a snowstorm. When she told the singer about it, he pulled out his cellphone and asked for her friend's number. He called her to say he was sorry she'd missed the show and that he hoped she'd be able to see them soon. Their hearts are as huge as their talents, and they deserve to have more fans here in the US!