Studio Guest - SWIM on with Travels With My Auntie Liz Tues 19th Feb 8-10pm SWIM - Scottish Women Inventing Music On Travels With My Auntie Liz Tues 19th Feb - SWIM members Hilary Brooks and Riah Fairweather. This is a new organisation who's aims are Membership is comprised of those working in all areas and genres of music, who are committed to achieving a … [Read more...] about Studio Guest -SWIM – Scottish Women Inventing Music
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Studio Guest – Lisa Stanley Sun 17th Feb – Stewart Fenwick’ Celtic Country 12pm Lisa Stanley Irish born singer & TV presenter Lisa Stanley will be talking to Stewart Fenwick on this week's Celtic Country, ahead of her Scottish tour next weekend. Irish country singer Lisa Stanley was born into the music business, both her parents were Irish showbiz stars Maisie … [Read more...] about Studio Guest – Lisa Stanley
Siobhan Miller New Auditorium Sun 3rd February 2019 By DANNY MATHESON What a fitting way to finish Celtic Connections with probably one of our best female singers and musical directors. Siobhan was immense with the accompaniment of a big band around her. The New Auditorium of the GRCH suited her vocals perfectly as she went through her repertoire of new and old … [Read more...] about Review – Siobhan Miller
Rura St Lukes Sat 2nd February 2019 From Celtic Connections Festival 17 Jan to 3 Feb 2019 By DANNY MATHESON Rura showed tonight why they are one of Scotlands most sought after Folk bands. Right from the outset they were energetic and exciting to watch and listen to. The capacity crowd at this great venue thought so also as they danced, swayed and clapped in time … [Read more...] about Review – Rura
The Dandy Warhols and Juniore The Old Fruitmarket Wed 30 January 2019 From Celtic Connections Festival 17 Jan to 3 Feb 2019 By DANNY MATHESON The Dandy Warhols from Portland in Oregon are celebrating 25 years in the business with their 10th album “Why Are You So Crazy.” On a European tour the four-strong indie band, led by Courtney Taylor-Taylor, are back … [Read more...] about Review – The Dandy Warhols
Tim O'Brien with Naomi Bedford- The Appalachian Ballads The Mackintosh Church , Sat 2nd February 2019 From Celtic Connections Festival 17 Jan to 3 Feb 2019 By BOB LESLIE Anyone looking for a masterclass in musicianship couldn’t have done better than to attend this concert. After a tight, competent opening set, centring on Appalachian ballads, by … [Read more...] about Review – Tim O’Brien with Naomi Bedford
Xabier Diaz Drygate Brewery Fri 1st February 2019 From Celtic Connections Festival 17 Jan to 3 Feb 2019 By BOB LESLIE Better for the soul than psychiatry, and a lot cheaper! A standing-room only crowd, many of whom were dancing in the aisles, and world-class musicians who really know how to entertain as well as play – what’s not to like! Xabier Diaz has a … [Read more...] about Review – Xabier Diaz
Rhiannon Giddens Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Mon 28th January 2019 From Celtic Connections Festival 17 Jan to 3 Feb 2019 By MIKE RITCHIE There is no doubt that Rhiannon Giddens creates a palpable sense of joy and jubilation among her fans – a remarkable achievement since much of her material is gleaned from what she described as “a heavy history” littered with … [Read more...] about Review – Rhiannon Giddens