Paul Burch

Celtic Connections @ Glasgow Classic Grand

Paul Burch (singer, song-writer, guitarist, drummer, erstwhile member of Kurt Wagner’s country-soul collective) cuts a rather unassuming figure and comes across rather timid and lonely up on stage by himself. His talking between songs is warm but slight and serves to further this impression. more… “Paul Burch”

Steve Earle

Celtic Connections @ Glasgow RCH

Some old dear flailing her arms around resolves to stand uncomfortably close to me before attempting to dance a jig on my feet. In the meantime a drunken, middle-aged couple in the middle of the hall decide on a screaming match – which impressively comes close to drowning out the three pipers giving it laldy on the Danny Kyle Open Stage… more… “Steve Earle”