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To date, the band have released thirteen studio albums, with a number of their songs sung in Scottish Gaelic.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInitially formed as a three-piece dance band, which played wedding receptions, the trio's first performance took place at Kelvin Hall, in Glasgow.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRunrig's music is often described as a blend of folk and rock music, with the band's lyrics often focusing upon locations, history, politics and people that are unique to Scotland. Songs also make references to agriculture and land conservation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt present, Runrig's largest fan bases can be found in the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Germany. 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