Lankum / Rachel Lavelle
Celtic Connections @ Glasgow Barrowlands
Saturday 3rd February 2024
A big show this, a step up after the headliners’ last Glasgow gig at St Lukes more… “Lankum / Rachel Lavelle”
Gig reviews
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”
Federation of the Disco Pimp / Stephen Henderson’s Modern Vikings
Celtic Connections @ Glasgow St. Luke's
Wednesday 31st January 2024
The Modern Vikings have drummer Stephen Henderson at the fore, more… “Federation of the Disco Pimp / Stephen Henderson’s Modern Vikings”
Carlos Núñez / Hannah Rarity
Celtic Connections @ Glasgow RCH
Tuesday 30th January 2024
Carlos Núñez is one of those names that is thrown about as some kind of badge of honour or mark of authenticity. more… “Carlos Núñez / Hannah Rarity”
Steve Mason / Redolent
Celtic Connections @ Glasgow St Lukes
Thursday 1st February
Part of the Celtic Connections programme but promoted independently of the main events, this event saw Edinburgh combo Redolent open for Scottish expatriate Steve Mason. more… “Steve Mason / Redolent”
Heisk
Celtic Connections @ Glasgow Tramway
Thursday 25th Jan 2024
On the eve of their second album launch, Heisk put on an energetic and memorable performance at Tramway in Pollokshields, Glasgow. more… “Heisk”
Waverley / Dutch Wine (solo) / Arcade State (solo)
Crowded Flat @ Glasgow Variety Bar
Saturday January 20th 2024
The Variety is a great bar but really only has a small corner space near the entrance that a PA system can be deployed with a few mikes, fair play to the sound guy tonight! more… “Waverley / Dutch Wine (solo) / Arcade State (solo)”
The John Martyn Project
Celtic Connections @ Glasgow Mackintosh Church
Thursday February 25th 2024
In a packed Mackintosh Church, six 30-somethings (possibly) mount the stage and launch into an almost ethereal a capella chorus more… “The John Martyn Project”
King Creosote
Celtic Connections @ Glasgow Old Fruitmarket
Sunday 28th January 2024
Another Glasgow evening, another Celtic Connections gig, and this time, the first full-band King Creoeote show in a few years more… “King Creosote”