Skellig Summer Sendoff

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Friday, September 17th, 2010
8:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Bring your dancing shoes to one of our favorite downtown Nanaimo venues and extend Summer 2010 for one more week. Great service, great food, and awesome drink selection.

About Skellig

How Skellig Got Started:
Skellig was originally formed in South Africa, after Chris and Lisa moved to Cape Town in 1990. Returning to the UK in 1994, Skellig UK continued for several years, producing two CDs, ‘In Another Time’ and ‘Fragile’. Steve joined the band in 2005, when they all decided to move to Canada. In 2006, Mike O'Shaughnessy from Ladysmith BC joined, followed by his son Will. Skellig Canada was born. Their EP, ‘Skellig’, was completed in 2009.

Interesting Facts:
It was after losing several drummers, one who literally did disappear, that Skellig realised Caleb, 6 years old at the time, should be trained into the rhythm section. He performed his first festival gig, aged 11 and is still in charge of the skins today, aged 16. Steve Nash had played previously with the Burnesses in a band called ‘The Answer’, back in the 80’s, before disappearing to Scotland.

Strong Points:
Apart from being competent musicians, Skellig is a true family band and therein lies its great strength. Our audience loves the fact that we are family. This brings a sense of connection with people, young and old. Our fans and fellow musicians are now our extended family here on the island. We support original music, enjoy playing some covers and organizing events for charity, but most of all we have fun!