It means that in the modern day they continue to have a strong following and one that is likely to remain by their side for some time. So when it comes to concert tickets to witness an acclaimed and prolific Celtic rock group, Runrig are likely to be top choices.
Runrig have consisted of a range of musicians during their time together but when they emerge on stage in the new decade they include Rory and Calum Macdonald alongside Malcolm Jones, Brian Hurren, Bruce Guthro and Ian Bayne. And when they do appear audiences are likely to be hoping for live versions of classic tracks like “Dance Called America”, “Capture the Heart”, “Hearthammer”, “Wonderful”, “An Ubhal As Airde”, “Clash of the Ash” and “Loch Lomond”, amongst others. These songs and others have ensured their lasting place in the hearts of fans across Europe, with Celtic rock tickets being snapped up quickly to witness them perform live.
Something that has also been ensured by albums such as “Play Gaelic” in 1978, “The Highland Connection” in 1979, “Heartland” in 1985, “The Cutter and the Clan” in 1987, “Amazing Things” in 1993, “In Search of Angels” in 1999, “The Stamping Ground” in 2001 and “Everything You See” in 2007. It means that their albums span three separate decades and cross over into a fourth, ensuring a legacy that will see them remembered well into the future, if those years see them continue performing or not. And as such, audiences will have to be quick to get hold of concert tickets to witness them in a live setting.
So after so much time together and with a fan base that has seen them perform in front of large crowds in various European countries, Runrig continue to impress audiences on a large scale. Albums and singles have ensured a constant fan base and various tours have ensured that fans can hear unbeatable live versions of such work, so they will be known for many years to come.
