Review - Phill Cunningham's 60th Birthday Bash, at Celtic Connections 26th Jan by Danny Matheson Phil Cunningham 60th Birthday Bash at City Halls 26th Jan 2020On paper this concert had the potential to be one of the must see gigs of Celtic Connections. It did not disappoint! There's not much to say about Phil Cunningham that has not been seen before and not many … [Read more...] about Review – Phil Cunningham’s 60th Birthday Bash
Concert reviews
Review - The Felice Brothers, at Celtic Connections 24th Jan by Mike Ritchie When I find myself smiling during a gig and look around to discover I’m not alone it’s a sign that something really rather wonderful is going on. The Felice Brothers were in marvellous form for this Celtic Connections’ show – relaxed, sprightly, engaging, rugged, even muddled at times and … [Read more...] about Review – The Felice Brothers
Review Folk Circle with Reg Meuross, Lori Watson, and Kim Richards at Celtic Connections 25th Jan by Bob Leslie A masterclass in both songwriting and performance, this gig was pure musical pleasure. Somerset’s Reg Meuross, as the headliner, faced a lot of expectation, and more than lived up to it. The only one of the three main performers to rely entirely on his … [Read more...] about Review – Folk Circle
Review – Ross Couper and Tom Oakes at Celtic Connections 24th Jan by Danny Matheson After supporting acts from Syria and Estonia the audience were ready for music that has deep roots in Scottish tradition. Enter good friends Ross Couper and Tom Oakes. This pair have been playing together for many years and know each other so very well which reflects in the exquisite … [Read more...] about Review – Ross Couper and Tom Oakes
Review Peter Bruntnell Trio at Celtic Connections 23rd Jan by Mike Ritchie An evening in the company of Peter Bruntnell is always a delight, something to savour and then, when it’s over, you have a lingering, good memory of a gig that is quietly triumphant. This happened again as Bruntnell brought to this Celtic Connections’ gig a performance and setlist that sat at … [Read more...] about Review – Peter Bruntnell Trio
Review Tommy Emmanuel & Rodney Branigan at Celtic Connections 21st Jan by Danny Matheson This was definitely a night for guitar aficionados. Not one but two outstanding guitarists performing sublimely. First up was Texan Rodney Branigan who stunned the packed city halls with superb skills playing two guitars at the same time as well as singing. Never before … [Read more...] about Review – Tommy Emmanuel & Rodney Branigan
Review of Tyler Childers 19th Jan at Celtic Connections by Mike Ritchie He wears a hoodie – no Stetson, embroidered cowboy shirts nor pointed cowboy boots are on show – and that’s because Tyler Childers only needs his presence, powerful music and his potent lyrics to display why he’s riding the crest of a mighty big country wave at the moment, and most … [Read more...] about Review – Tyler Childers by Mike Ritchie
Review - Cam Penner and John Wood 18th Jan at Celtic Connections by Mike Ritchie Don’t ever under estimate Cam Penner’s unerring ability to astound or beguile – and with the music conjurer, Jon Wood shadowing and prodding masterfully, he keeps promises, too. “We want to make a real joyful noise,” said the bearded Canadian en route to the duo’s second Celtic … [Read more...] about Review – Cam Penner and Jon Wood by Mike Ritchie