Albannach

Biography

Albannach, Scottish Gaelic for "Scottish," is a band formed in 2005 in Glasgow, Scotland. Their traditional music is heavily percussive, driven by samba-like bass drums, bodhráns, and a single bagpipe. Albannach released their first album, the eponymous Albannach, in 2006. Since, the band has independently released four additional studio albums and frequently performs music at Highland games, Scottish festivals, and Celtic cultural events across North America and the United Kingdom. Albannach's discography is largely instrumental, though vocal songs are included in live shows, some sung in Scottish Gaelic.
After a 2011 show at the Glasgow Highland Games in Glasgow, Kentucky, band member Jamesie Johnston was stabbed in the midsection and leg by a drunk and belligerent fan, leading to his hospitalization. Johnston recovered, and the assailant was sentenced to 12 years for the first-degree assault.

Current members

Donnie MacNeil – bag pipe, additional drums (2005–present)
Jacquie Holland – lead vocals, bass rhythm drum (2005–present)
Drew "DidgeriDrew" Reid – didgeridoo (2005–present)
Nick Watson – drums (2019–present)

Former and intermittent members

Jamesie Johnston – bass drum, backing vocals (2005–2026)
Kyle Gray – drums (2005–2009)
Colin Walker – drums (2009–2018)
Aya Thorne – bodhrán, tambourine (2005–2015)
Davey "Ramone" Morrison – bodhrán, backing baritone vocals (intermittent)

Studio albums

Albannach (2006)
Eye of the Storm (2007)
The Sub-Zero Sessions (EP) (2010)
Bareknuckle Pipes & Drums (2011)
Evolution (EP) (2016)
Gaelgael (2019)

Live albums

The Mighty Nach LIVE (2008)
Runs In The Blood (2013)

Video

Albannach Unleashed: Live At Grandfather Mountain (2006)
Circa B.C. (2007)
Scotumentary (2014)