Dallahan / Julie Alapnes
Celtic Connections @ Glasgow Saint Luke’s
Saturday 27th January 2024
Stepping into Saint Luke’s, the walls of the former church vibrated with an infectious energy. more… “Dallahan / Julie Alapnes”
Kinnaris Quintet / Ciaran Ryan Band / Gangar
Celtic Connections @ Glasgow Old Fruitmarket
Friday 26th January 2024
The first time I saw Kinnaris Quintet a few years ago, it took one look at their fabulous, glittery outfits to know their music would be right up my street. more… “Kinnaris Quintet / Ciaran Ryan Band / Gangar”
Eden Festival 2023 (part 2)
Raehills Meadows, Moffat
Sunday 11th June 2023
The sun still made its presence felt on the final day of Eden Festival more… “Eden Festival 2023 (part 2)”
Eden Festival 2023
Raehills Meadows, Moffat
Saturday 10th June 2023
Eden Festival, tucked away in the Raehills Meadows in southwest Scotland (think middle of nowhere), may be over, but it sure has left a mark. more… “Eden Festival 2023”
Tom McGuire & The Brassholes / Cara Rose / Bohemian Monk Machine
Celtic Connections @ Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom
Friday 27th January 2023
Celtic Connections, Glasgow’s annual folk festival, comes at the perfect time of the year. more… “Tom McGuire & The Brassholes / Cara Rose / Bohemian Monk Machine”
Siobhan Miller / Gnoss
Celtic Connections @ Glasgow Saint Luke’s
Thursday 26th January 2023
There are two types of Scottish folk music. The sad, mystical kind with chilling melodies and the jolly kind, with songs so upbeat they bring a smile to everyone’s face and just makes you want to dance and sing along. more… “Siobhan Miller / Gnoss”
Charm of Finches / Twelfth Day
Celtic Connections @ Glasgow Drygate Brewery
Wednesday 25th January 2023
Drygate Brewery was glowing on Wednesday night, with fairy lights twinkling across the ceiling and the stage dipped in a warm yellow hue more… “Charm of Finches / Twelfth Day”
LayLow
A night out disguised as a night in
Jazzy living room vibes at the Rumshack
It’s Tuesday night and the Rumshack, Glasgow Southside’s beloved Caribbean bar, has transformed into a living room of sorts. more… “LayLow”
Talisk
“It’s like David Guetta’s answer to folk music”
From acoustic to electro trad - Mohsen Amini on how Talisk’s sound has evolved
Hearing the words Scottish folk music or traditional music automatically creates an image of sit-down recitals with bagpipes, clàrsaches and fiddles. more… “Talisk”