Celtic Connections
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Rhiannon Giddens (centre) with Dirk and Amelia Powell The Tom Callister Quartet Normally at a major festival, if a support act is local and drafted in late in the day, one would expect competence and, hopefully, maybe one or two stand-out numbers. The Tom Callister Quartet I’m guessing were friends brought together for this […]
It is the third Danny Kyle Open Stage show this evening at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall and another fine line-up awaits. Taking to the stage will be: SUSY WALL BONE IDLE BROTHERS CAMERON ROXBURGH MIDNIGHT WILD SHAUNA LOVELLE We are broadcasting live and you can find out more about the artists and all […]
Last time I caught Texan LYLE LOVETT in action was in an air-conditioned venue next to a bowling alley on Nashville’s east side, a far cry from this show in a plush, all-seated concert hall in Glasgow city centre. But, it’s perfectly clear that this charming, polished and engaging gent performs in his signature […]
The DANNY KYLE OPEN STAGE (DKOS) first Monday show is on at Celtic Connections this evening. Set for the spotlight are: Mellan The Folk Drama Martin Stephen Jones and friends Debbie Campbell with Scott Nicol Clair Quinn This is a great chance to enjoy Tomorrow’s Talent Today. • The DANNY KYLE OPEN STAGE […]
Five days of live broadcasts from Glasgow Caledonian University’s Connections On Campus start at 12.30 today. It is the ninth year running for these hugely popular shows featuring top musical student talent. The station is pleased to be broadcasting once again these free, lunchtime performances live every day from 12.30 to 2 pm from […]
The DANNY KYLE OPEN STAGE (DKOS) at Celtic Connections welcomes its first new acts of the festival this evening and we are broadcasting live from 5 pm. Today’s line-up is: Motch Parrot Douglas & Moss Anna Howells Other Dog Woodlands This is a great chance to enjoy Tomorrow’s Talent Today. Further information about the acts […]
A bit late in the day (they’ve been together for 46 years), this was my first encounter with Oysterband live – in fact, I was mainly acquainted with their music via their recorded collaborations with June Tabor. So, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but, based on friends’ assessments, was hoping for great things. […]
It is safe to say that Gretchen Peters pleased many when she announced she would play this gig after quitting the road two years ago following 25 years of touring here and in Europe. Like everywhere else, she has long been treasured and admired in Scotland in equal measure. And here the King Tut’s Wah […]
The Danny Kyle Open Stage (DKOS) gets under way this evening with a sparkling showcase event. At its usual ‘home’ in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall’s Exhibition Hall, this two-hour, free musical extravaganza welcomes back four acts from last year’s DKOS sessions plus a special guest. Producer and presenter, Liz Clark, is looking forward […]
Celtic Music Radio will be once again at the heart of the world-famous Celtic Connections festival that gets under way this week (Thursday, January 16.) The station’s Celtic Connections live coverage – sponsored by Tunnocks, the internationally-renowned Uddingston-based, family-run confectionery business – is extensive. It includes live, daily coverage of the Danny Kyle Open Stage […]
