The Galipaygos

The Galipaygos are a five piece alt-country/folk group based in Inverness, Scotland.
Formed in 2003, the band has released three albums: Look no Heartbreak (2004), Trucker Chic (2005). and The Demise of Gary Lipgloss (2007) and Look Out For The King (2010)
Their influences span the 1960s/1970s country rock of The Byrds, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and The Band; and contemporary Americana acts like Ryan Adams, Calexico and Wilco. Displaying a superb melodic touch, a gift for telling observational detail and a wry sense of humour, their music has drawn comparisons to The Grateful Dead, The Jayhawks and Teenage Fanclub, earning them a healthy live following around the Highlands, and much critical acclaim.
Performing across Scotland, the band has supported such acts as The Cosmic Rough Riders, Dogs Die in Hot Cars, The Handsome Family, Josh Ritter and King Creosote.
Amongst the highlights of their live career to date was a support gig with The Delgados at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, and opening for British Sea Power, Aberfeldy and The Proclaimers at The Beauly based Belladrum Festival.
The bands music has been featured in independant Scottish film Pondlife and the ITV foood/ travel programme The Woman Who Ate Scotland.
Throughout their career the band have played numerous live radio sessions for Moray Firth Radio and in 2007 the band played two live sessions for BBC Radio Scotland - one on The Highland Cafe and the other for (The Mighty) Tom Morton.
In 2008 the bands music has been played by Stuart Baillie (ex. NME) on BBC Radio Ulster describing Gary Lipgloss as tremendous work and by Mark Lamarr on BBC Radio God Jukebox (Our hats are off to both men!)