Celtic Connections
Dervish came on stage to a rapturous reception that never diminished throughout the evening’s entertainment. I use the word ‘entertainment’ advisedly as Cathy Jordan showed herself a mistress of stagecraft with a stream of witty banter that had the auditorium in stitches. Around the banter, there was an alternation of skilfully performed sets of […]
DEAN OWENS Dean Owens believes in is heart that music is all about connections – and this marvellous Celtic Connections’ gig shows he knows how to make that happen with shades of fun and sadness, big sounds and tender interludes and a top-class, wide-ranging career set list. His music is thoughtfully compassionate and impassioned. […]
The Danny Kyle Open Stage comes to an end this evening with performances from the final six acts chosen to be awarded a ‘Danny.’ Taking to the stage today are: Alma Cuan a Tuath (North Sea) Dàna Darach Liam Docherty Woodlands Show producer and presenter, Liz Clark, said: “All 70 acts who performed […]
There was no messing about, no preamble, just straight in with the version of Black Is the Colour that had won her Best Traditional Song at the BBC Folk Awards in 2002. Then she moved seamlessly on to Coming Home and proceeded, with an enchanting blend of story, poetry, and song, to conjure up […]
The Danny Kyle Open Stage has reached Day 14, the final show before tomorrow’s closing, showcase event. The five acts in the bright lights today are: THE KIMBERLEYS AUKA KATIE BILLES REBEKAH WOODIER & ROMY WYMER FIFIDINY For more artists’ information and a link to listen again please go […]
The Danny Kyle Open Stage reaches its 13th show today at Celtic Connections from Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall. And the following five acts are set to step into the spotlight: MIDNIGHT PAINTERS RAIN ENSEMBLE ABRIL RACHEL GAUGHAN BROMA For more information on artists and links – and for listening to the show […]
Even WILLIE WATSON – in brilliant form here – freely admits it feels weird to be touring a solo, self-titled, debut album when he has plenty of lauded, recorded music out there, on his own or with Old Crow Medicine Show. The source of songs on his playlist really is incidental as this […]
The 11th Danny Kyle Open Stage is all set for its 5 pm start at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall this evening. The five acts on the programme are: Maya’s Radio Orchestra Sean Bissett & Nico Gaul Alma Mother Toungues Cuan A Tuath • The DANNY KYLE OPEN STAGE – LIVE AT CELTIC […]
Day 10 of the Danny Kyle Open Stage from Celtic Connections at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall is upon us. Today’s show gets underway at 5 pm and features: LAURA SILVERSTONE ANNE GAIR ALBA CHALLAH HARRY MILES-WATSON & THE UNION NORMAN PATERSON More information and artists’ links are available here: https://dkos.co.uk/dkos-tuesday-28th-january-2025/ […]
ERIC BIBB Grainne Hunt Another wonderful Celtic Connections evening where both support and main act got a rapturous reception from an enthusiastic packed house. Grainne Hunt has been called the hardest working woman in Irish music, and she’s certainly had a busy year that included a showcase at Folk Alliance International before her first […]
