My husband and I met Heather and Jamesie at the Johnston/e Clan Tent this past weekend at the NH Highland Festival at Loon Mountain’s 50th Anniversary celebration. What a weekend!
We had never heard of Albannach (maybe the only people there unfamiliar) so they convinced us to attend their afternoon concert.
WOW! What fun, lively, upbeat, tribal (drums, pipes and didgeridoo) fantastic hour of music-
So GREAT, we went again the next day! And such a calorie burner! It’s impossible to sit still!
We were lucky enough to converse with Jackie, who buy the way has a gorgeous singing voice as well as being an amazingly chill drummer when were buying our swag and she was so sweet as were the gals in the merch tent. Clan McNeil fan for life!
We are thrilled to see Albanach will be in Fort Myers January 2026 where we will catch them next, followed by Old Orchard Beach, Maine 2026.
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My daughter and I just had the sincere pleasure of experiencing your talents at the Estes CO Scot Fest. Absolutely fantastic! My Daughter said she is totally hooked on Scottish music and history now. Thank you SO MUCH for what you share!
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Just watched Celtic Heart on You Tube.
David Ross would be proud of you all !
Keep spreading the History. Keep spreading the Music!
David Ross would be proud of you all !
Keep spreading the History. Keep spreading the Music!
I remember you all from, what I believe, was your first dates at FLARF in S Florida way back when. I have the only 2 CD's that were out then Albannach and Eye of the Storm, I miss seeing you and now cannot get to the places that I used to enjoy. I even had the bumper sticker for Albannach bare knuckle pipes and drums on my car. I am glad that uou all are still performing. God Bless.
Saw you play at the Ohio Renaissance Festival last weekend and was very impressed. You all remind me of Clann An Druma which is a favorite of mine. I will definitely follow you and hope to see you live again.
We first saw Albannach at the Scottish Festival in Estes Park, Colorado a few years ago and we have been FANS ever since! LOVE seeing the long time Scottish band members!
Always playing loud and proud ! Rumble the mountains at New Hampshire Highland Games !
We heard yall performing at the Highland Games, today, and we're amazed!
Good to see you'll be returning to the Celtic Fling in a month. I've been following you since about 2007 when I saw you pretty much by chance at the PA Renaissance Faire. I'm afraid I won't see you at the Celtic Classic in Bethlehem because I'll be departing for a group tour of Ireland with your friends, the Screaming Orphans! If only I could split myself in half...
Hello Jamesie,
We had the pleasure of seeing your band and meeting you afterwards. You know our Aunt Shelby whom told us to seek you out at the Greencove springs Highland Games. Boy, we’re glad she did, y’all were fantastic and we are now fans of Albannach. I myself was impressed at the fact we sought you out and not knowing us at all you greeted us after the show and spoke with us, thank you for that. Hope you come back to Florida so we can see you and your band again. We’d love to hang out with you! Your good people!! And you’re awesome on stage!! What a great show y’all put on!!
We had the pleasure of seeing your band and meeting you afterwards. You know our Aunt Shelby whom told us to seek you out at the Greencove springs Highland Games. Boy, we’re glad she did, y’all were fantastic and we are now fans of Albannach. I myself was impressed at the fact we sought you out and not knowing us at all you greeted us after the show and spoke with us, thank you for that. Hope you come back to Florida so we can see you and your band again. We’d love to hang out with you! Your good people!! And you’re awesome on stage!! What a great show y’all put on!!
Hi my favorite band love you all Ms Holland is remarkable im a big fan wish i could see you more often your music and rhythm is my medicine for the stresses of life would love to hear from you didnt even know you were coming to town till a few days b4 you were here name's Brian & Holly youd know me better as your Florida leprechaun come back soon!
I first came across Albannach on my 16th birthday, about 9 years ago, when a friend took me to the Ohio Renaissance Festival. They were doing some random Ren Fair attraction like riding a camel or something, and behind us was a stage with some killer fucking music and I just felt it in my bones. I went over, stayed at the edge of the crowd and just let myself enjoy it, dancing with some other people who were doing the same - for the record, I knew they were drunk, I was just loving the vibe. I stayed the whole set and my friends made fun of me for it, but I had never felt so alive. I’m not ashamed to admit how freeing it felt. I’m 25 now, I’ve gone back to Ohio Ren fair every year, shooting for the weekend Albannach takes the stage if I hear they are making a return. I’m always too broke for merch, but I’m there, dressed up in Ren Garb with a Queen’s Tea, taking my place at the edge of the crowd.
Saw you all in Fergus, ON Aug 13, 2023. The only words to describe your performance was AMAZING!!! You are all so incredibly talented. Thank you for a great experience. You've definitely gained a fan.
Cheers
Nicole
Cheers
Nicole
I can't thank your band enough for being at Grandfather Mountain this year. I saw you on YouTube awhile back and thought you guys were great. But I never expected to see and hear you in person!!! It was my second trip to see the games on the mountain. The first time I didn't get to enjoy everything so I wanted to go back this year. What an added bonus to get to hear you play. Some say your music is an acquired taste but I took right to it even though I have no Scottish background as far as I know. The tribal beat and rhythm peeled back some layers in my soul. My authentic self is more alive now thanks to you. This trip to NC and then on to Tennessee was for healing purposes and, unexpectedly, you guys started me off. I HAD SO MUCH FUN. Thanks for such a good memory!!! It will never be forgotten. James you touched my soul even from a distance!
First time seeing y’all play. Y’all were awesome in St Augustine. Hope to see y’all back next year.
It was great to see you guys yesterday in North Charleston! Maybe with a little convincing you guys can cover It’s A Long Way To The Top by AC/DC. Hell, there’s already bagpipes for Donnie to play 😂. Speaking of him, our local footie team has a partnership with Hibernian FC, although I think he’s a Celtic fan. Thanks for the patch as well! I havnt found a place for it yet, but it might go just above another fellow Glaswegian metal band Bleed From Within!
I just watched your show yesterday at the Renaissance festival in Waynesville OH. This was the second performance I have attended. My first was last year. It was absolutely fantastic and I knew instantly I would be seeing you again. Your show is so unique compared to all the others. I am not sure of the title of the song that Jacquie sang yesterday but everyone was quiet because she just grabs your attention and you truly want to listen. It was beautiful and I saw several people with tears in their eyes. Amazing. I am 100% obsessed with the with the didgeridoo. What a sound !! The highlight of yesterday's event was I got to meet Drew. He is so talented and very nice too. Till next time !!
I first saw you at Mount Hope in Manheim, PA. I believe it was in 2005. I can't remember if it was Celtic Fling or the Renaissance Faire. Catherine, drummer for Coyote Run, told me to check out this "phenomenal band" since I'd taken such an interest in drumming. From the moment you all hit the stage I was mesmerized. Attended every Celtic Fling and PARF you all appeared at since then until Davey's last appearance with the band. And I live in Maryland, not Pennsylvania!
I fell in love with your music when the band and David R. Ross were at the Maryland Rennaisance Fair. I'm of Scottish heritage and your music seems to speak to me. I also gave Jackie a pair of beaded earrings that I made with the colors of Scotland. Be well everyone.
Have been listening to Galgael...LOVE IT!!!!! Can't wait till the world straightens out and I'll be able to see you all in person...you guys are wonderful and make me feel closer to my heritage...47% Scottish! 👍
The first time I saw you guys was at the grandfather mountain highland games back in 2009 and have loved your music ever cents and I am also a part of theNach Nation also know some of you under a different name
Saw you in a Fort Myers in February. Never heard Scottish music like yours. Absolutely loved the drums and pipes. I hope I get to see you in Maine; if not, I’ll look for you after you’re back. You all are fabulous!
Please come back to the Fergus Highland Games when all this is over. It wouldn’t be the same without you. My wife and I are playing your cds and watching you on YouTube. Great stuff but need to see you live. Stay safe guys.
I love your music. The way bagpipes are played today is awesome! I've liked hearing them since I was a little girl, they were always in the parades & my grand-dad had music albums with them. I would love for you all to come to Nova Scotia. We have highland games & tons of festivals & music venues. Of course I live at the southern part of the province where there's not too many really big events but I'd travel if you all came here! Annapolis Royal does have great Natal Day celebrations (well so does Halifax?) but it'd be amazing if you came to our end!
Take care.
PS> I grew up in Scotland! Scotland, Ontario, Canada ?
Take care.
PS> I grew up in Scotland! Scotland, Ontario, Canada ?
I so enjoyed your performance at the Celtic Festival in Asheville yesterday ( Feb. 15, 2020)!!!