MARKIES Music Festival revived Oban Live’s party atmosphere last weekend, drawing huge crowds. Audiences enjoyed a stacked bill of free music on one of the hottest weekends of the year so far.
Local bands such as Ceol an Aire and Crackin Craic were joined by up-and-coming traditional outfit Hòrò and popular Irish folk group Crooked Reel. One of the biggest receptions was saved for Oban rock trio Chunks, who headlined the first night of the festival.
Chunks bassist Stevo Finlayson, who helped organise the festival, is a passionate promoter of the Oban scene and believes the response to the weekend is further evidence that it is growing.