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In the News (Fri 25 Dec 09)

  
  RecArt Music:::: Runrig får guld og endnu en uge på førstepladsen
RecArt Music:::: Runrig får guld og endnu en uge på førstepladsen
Runrig får guld og endnu en uge på førstepladsen
I sidste uge var folk/rock-bandet Runrig på besøg i Danmark, hvor de spillede fem totalt udsolgte slotskoncerter.
www.recart.dk /index.php?id=11&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=179&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&cHash=de9e33cc53   (97 words)

  
  Runrig
Als dann auch noch "Recovery" erschien, war klar, daß Runrig nicht nur ein weiterer folk/rock act war.
Richard Cherns kam zu Runrig und 1986 wurde er von Peter Wishart ersetzt.
The phenomenon of Runrig is an extraordinary example of cultural differences.
www.beepworld.de /members15/briona/runrig.htm   (953 words)

  
  www.riggies.org.uk Runrig - About The Band
Runrig are a 6-piece band from Scotland, who play a mixture of folk-influenced rock and traditional ceilidh tunes.
Half of the members are Gaelic speakers, and the band perform some haunting songs in their native tongue.
Peter will be keeping in touch with Runrig and will continue to offer support in any way he can.
www.carolinemockett.com /runrig/index.html   (192 words)

  
 FolkWorld Article: Runrig
Suddenly Runrig had found their new singer; it was just a coincidence that the singer was found in Canada.
Runrig has been a pioneer of the Gaelic language in Scotland, having kept traditions alive but at the same time pushed barriers.
Runrig and most of their fans enjoyed the first concerts with the new singer, thinking that Bruce has brought new energy into the unique sound of Runrig.
www.folkworld.de /6/runrig.html   (1105 words)

  
 Runrig
Runrig are a Scottish folk rock band founded by brothers Rory and Calum MacDonald and their friend Blair Douglas in 1973 in the rural Western Isles of Scotland.
Runrig's popularity has waned somewhat since its peak in the mid 1990s, but they are still very much an active band, touring regularly and releasing albums through their own label, Ridge Records.
However, it should be remembered that Runrig helped break the mould of Gaelic music by writing and singing contemporary material in Gaelic.
www.plymouthpavilions.com /Runrig.asp   (498 words)

  
 TWAS 472: Runrig
Runrig's music is an art of this same orientation and demeanor, an art of sideways tradition.
Runrig's presence was never a function of what they comprehended or defied, but of what they trusted and expected.
When Runrig watches the old boys depart, their song of farewell is wrapped in three kinds of grace.
www.furia.com /page.cgi?type=twas&id=twas0472   (1618 words)

  
 Scottish music from Runrig
Runrig, Scotland's most famous celtic folk rock band have, in 2003, celebrated their 30th anniversary.
Last August saw the celebration of Runrig's 30th Anniversary at a sell-out concert in the grounds of Stirling Castle.
Runrig in action in 1993 on tour in Estonia, Canada and New York.
www.footstompin.com /artists/runrig   (261 words)

  
 RecArt Music:::: Runrig på besøg i Café Hack
RecArt Music:::: Runrig på besøg i Café Hack
maj er Runrig gæster i det populære P4-program Café Hack.
Vært, Søren Dahl, interviewer Calum Mcdonald og resten af bandet om arbejdet med det nye album, og Runrig giver en akustisk live-version af singlen "Clash of the Ash".
www.recart.dk /index.php?id=11&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=177&tx_ttnews[backPid]=7&cHash=52c6141b97   (55 words)

  
 Rambles: Runrig, Live at Celtic Connections 2000   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Runrig's third live album, recorded at the Celtic Connections Festival 2000 in Glasgow, is the first live album to feature Bruce Guthro as the band's lead singer.
The CD was recorded in part to introduce fans who had not heard the new line-up to their sound.
The bonus track is good for a bit of a chuckle as Guthro apologizes for the various ills of the group (haircuts, clothes, etc.) for which they had been criticized in a review of the concert.
rambles.net /runrig_liveatcc00.html   (346 words)

  
 BBC Cumbria - louder - Runrig at the Sands
Runrig were in fine form when they finally made their return to Carlisle's Sands Centre their 30th anniversary year.
In a two hour set, what became obvious pretty well straight away is that they now have such a substantial back catalogue they could be on stage for 10 hours and they'd still have tunes to spare.
Back in England, the hunt was on for back catalogue Runrig cassettes (okay, so I'm old enough not to have always had a CD collection!).
www.bbc.co.uk /cumbria/entertainment/louder/love/runrig/index.shtml   (1044 words)

  
 Elizabeth's Runrig Page
Runrig is a Scottish Rock/Folk group that I began to listen to after I spent 5 months living in Scotland during a semester abroad at the University of Stirling.
Their music is a delightful blend of folk, rock, and traditional Gaelic music, with about 30% of their songs' lyrics in Gaelic.
The run-rig system of farming is no longer used in Scotland, but evidence of this past land use is prevalent, especially on the Isle of Skye where the band originated.
www.netspace.org /users/ehane/runrig.html   (483 words)

  
 Jim's Runrig Website
Runrig is a six-piece band, originating mostly from the Western Isles of Scotland.
It performs a mixture of Gaelic and English-spoken songs, almost all of which is written by the band.
To find out more about Runrig and their music, please follow a link on the left or below.
www.jimwillsher.co.uk /Site/Runrig/Runrig_Intro.php   (322 words)

  
 Rambles: Runrig, Long Distance: The Best of Runrig
Long Distance is a compilation album of the most popular Runrig songs, predominantly chosen by their fans.
This album is a nice collection for anyone who already enjoys Runrig, but with only one original track, not something most long-time fans would need.
However, it is a great introduction to their earlier music and would be perfect for anyone who wants to hear a good representative sample.
www.rambles.net /runrig_best96.html   (353 words)

  
 VH1.com : Runrig : Biography - Urge Music Downloads
Scotland's Runrig was formed in 1973 as a trio by Rory MacDonald, Calum MacDonald, and Blair Douglas,
Douglas quit and was replaced by Robert MacDonald, who died of cancer in 1986.
Runrig plays a version of traditional Scottish folk music with a more anthemic rock sound; they are known for pride in their heritage and their spirited energy.
www.vh1.com /artists/az/runrig/bio.jhtml   (182 words)

  
 Runrig: R at Canadian Content
Runrig exudes a spiritual message which does you good.
They bear witness to a positive way of life and do not want to force you into a pre-set way of thinking but rather permit you your freedom.
Runrig related fun and games including mobile phone logos and ringtones.
www.canadiancontent.net /dir/Top/Arts/Music/Bands_and_Artists/R/Runrig   (280 words)

  
 ::: Runrig ::: Siste nytt :::
Jeg er også ansvarlig for den offisielle websiden til den norsk artisten/låtskriveren Laila Samuels, tidligere vokalist i The Tuesdays.
Runrigs hjemmeside melder at bandet nå går i gang med å spille inn sin 13.
Runrig har avsluttet sin juleturne, og har som vanlig mottat glimrende kritikker fra fansen etter en mange strålende konserter!
home.online.no /~aupetter/Runrig.htm   (775 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Stamping Ground: Music: Runrig   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
You see Runrig was a favorite band of astronaut Laurel Clark and she carried this very CD with her aboard the Spaceshuttle.
Many Runrig fans knew about this and we were all following her journey on the 'net and waiting for her to come back with pictures of the CD taken aboard the Columbia and tales of it being played in space.
Yet like a strange miracle, this and The Cutter and The Clan, the other Runrig CD taken aboard, were both discovered among the wreckage and the Stamping Ground has since been given to the Band by the Clark family.
www.amazon.com /Stamping-Ground-Runrig/dp/B00005JIE6   (1332 words)

  
 AT&T Worldnet Service - Directory
Runrig exudes a spiritual message which does you good.
They bear witness to a positive way of life and do not want to force you into a pre-set way of thinking but rather permit you your freedom.
Runrig related fun and games including mobile phone logos and ringtones.
www.att.net /cgi-bin/webdrill?catkey=gwd/Top/Arts/Music/Bands_and_Artists/R/Runrig   (324 words)

  
 Beat The Drum - Runrig In Concert   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Runrig are delighted to announce their big outdoor event for 2007.
Runrig -Beat the Drum, Loch Ness will take place at Borlum Farm, Drumnadrochit on the shores of Loch Ness.
For Runrig, Beat the Drum represents an opportunity to play another major show in a stunning and iconic outdoor location.
www.visithighlands.com /events/runriginconcert   (197 words)

  
 runrig's Xanga Site
Runrig —Beat the Drum, Loch Ness will take place on Saturday 18 th August next year, at Borlum Farm, Drumnadrochit on the shores of Loch Ness.
This event falls within Highland 2007 - the Year Scotland celebrates Highland Culture and it is particularly fitting that a cultural phenomenon such as Runrig should be at the very heart of it all - a testament to their unique contribution over three decades to Gaelic and Highland music.
But in addition to that Runrig have generously allowed Blas to launch their festival programme for 2007 at Beat the Drum and have invited Blas to organise supporting acts for the day.
www.xanga.com /runrig   (1156 words)

  
 runrig ministries
For children to know the reality of who God is and who He has created them to be...
Well, Grumps, there may be some people out there who don’t know what Captain Dave and the RunRIG team get up to, so we are here to tell them.
Click on the RunRIG Logo to find out how it all started.
www.runrig.co.nz   (367 words)

  
 Runrig Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Alone the music of Runrig is exceptional: a synthesis of Rock music and traditional Scottish folk.
Unusual is not only that the people of Runrig sing most of their songs in Gaelic, a Celtic language which is still spoken in West Scotland today and which is also the mother tongue of the McDonald brothers.
When I met Runrig in 1987 I became aware of a distinct spiritual expression in the language of the band.
www.s-line.de /homepages/ross/erunrig.htm   (295 words)

  
 Scotsman.com News - Celtic Connections - Runrig
RUNRIG’S earnest Celt-rock won’t fire the passions of everyone, but live, they possess a vibrant swagger.
But it was Paul Mounsey’s influence that was most strongly felt, the Brazilian-based Scot’s arrangement adding a Latin rhythm to update the militaristic march of The Old Boys.
This represented the apex of their musical ambition - still rooted in a sons of the soil and sea heritage, but less predictable than the crowd-pleasing Runrig that predominated.
news.scotsman.com /topics.cfm?tid=715&id=67222005   (320 words)

  
 Runrig
After that tentative step they felt that they should and could set up their own independent record company to allow them the freedom, both financially and creatively to record the more ambitious second album.
It was a time of great risk and challenge, but indeed that has been the story of Runrig's whole existence.
Ridge Records was successfully formed and the band took on full time professional status.
elt.britcoun.org.pl /elt/runbrat/runrig.htm   (259 words)

  
 Runrig Book List   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
But since I first heard Runrig in 1991, I wanted to know more about the history and places in their songs.
These are some books I've found concerning Runrig and the subjects of their songs.
The story in The Other Landscape has similarities with the Runrig song That Other Landscape (only available as a b-side on the CD single Things That Are).
www.kylenano.demon.co.uk /runbooks.htm   (1199 words)

  
 YouTube - Runrig - The Greatest Flame
I think Runrig should be under rated allows people like us to really feel proud we like em if that makes any sens its weird but very cool, I'm one of the younger fans haha 25 its really cool when u go to Scotland and see how many young fans they do have!
This is a quality video and a great place to visit the only thing which spoils it is the amount of non natives which live there.
runrig the greatest flame rewind studios loch morar mallaig fort william glenfinan scotland casmusdarach local hero (more) (less)
www.youtube.com /watch?v=ZJrmX5EBfvU   (290 words)

  
 YouTube - runrig
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Runrig - Live in Loch Lomond - Tear down these walls
The Mountains of Scotland - Runrig - An ubhal as airde
www.youtube.com /watch?v=axRQBQVPjas   (285 words)

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