Favorite 'modern' scottish musicians

[skauwt]

who could forget del amitri they guys are awesome
simple minds ,
i still like the odd wet wet wet tune
travis are awesome live
most of snow patrols members are northen irish

[Tim Little]

Will second Amy McDonald, Simple Minds, and Proclaimers....

Also suggest Salsa Celtica and the Average White Band

[unaspenser]

Amy MacDonald's a favorite of mine, and since nobody else has mentioned them, Mull Historical Society is fantastic, as are the Peat Bog Faeries. There are also three singers from the Isle of Skye named Fiona MacKenzie who recently did a tour together and had a really neat interview on NPR. They are all fabulous.

[skauwt]

i just minded about a 80s duo HUE AND CRY two brothers from coatbridge they are currently on tour again some of there old stuff did well in the UK charts if i remember right ....im not sure if they've been heard of elsewhere though

[northernsky]

Camera Obscura, Trashcan Sinatras, BMX bandits and of course the late great John Martyn. (and too many more to mention like Eddi Reader....)

[ForresterModern]

It has been a few years and I think the band is now disbanded but I love the music of a group called Silly Wizard. There were two Cunningham brothers who were the phenomenal core musicians of the group and I believe they have gone on to individual careers, as has the lead singer, although for the life of me I can hear his voice but not remember his name.

Dougie MacLean also.

There used to be a celtic music hour on NPR Saturday early evenings called Thistle and Shamrock that showcased celtic musicians, and is where I first heard celtic music on a regular basis. Anybody know if that is still around? Host was a woman named Fiona Ritchie (not sure how I rememberd that tidbit either) I believe.

j

[Tony Miles]

There used to be a celtic music hour on NPR Saturday early evenings called Thistle and Shamrock that showcased celtic musicians, and is where I first heard celtic music on a regular basis. Anybody know if that is still around? Host was a woman named Fiona Ritchie (not sure how I rememberd that tidbit either) I believe.

j

http://thistleradio.com

[beloitpiper]

Shirley Manson!!! (though Garbage is technically not a Scottish band)

True, they're from my hometown!

[hospitaller]

most of snow patrols members are northen irish

true, but the minority 2 scottish members, and the fact they were formed while attending college at Dundee, and they are now based in Glasgow, in my eyes at least, makes them a 'scottish band'.

proclaimers, how can I forget those glasses and teeth, brings back instant memories of college days gone awry.

another one I remember, lately I've also getting into electronica/lounge and Boards of Canada are awesome as well

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[McMurdo]

The Fratellis pop to mind