Nov 22, 2011

Welsh singer Jodie Marie will visit Celtic Music Radio on Thursday 24 November during the Homward Bound programme.

Raised in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, Wales, Jodie was isolated and disinterested in the pop charts. She was brought up on a diet of blues and Bonnie Raitt, leading her to a soulful and genuine sound.

Whilst the quality and substance of Jodie’s songs bring to mind greats such as Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Tim Buckley, her style is truly original and the emotional depth of her writing belies her mere 20 years of age.

‘On The Road’ will be Jodie’s first single on the classic Verve label. A sauntering, sun-kissed verse, gives little indication of the point at 55 seconds in when Jodie’s voice rips into the chorus – a gutsy, minor-key soul number – and in that instant something quite extraordinary happens as a new vocal talent lays down her marker with devastating effect.  Find out more when 20 year old Jodie is live in studio 1 at Celtic Music Radio on Thursday afternoon.

Homeward Bound, Thursday 24 November from 4.00pm.

Oct 17, 2011

It’s all happening for actor and musician Tom Urie, best known for his role as BBC Scotland drama River City’s resident musician ‘Big Bob’.

His long awaited self  titled debut album Tom Urie was released on Monday 17 October and from the album there is a superb single version of country classic “Good Year For The Roses” with renowned Scottish vocalist Eddi Reader.

Tom came into the Celtic Music Radio studio for a chat about his new album and music during Homeward Bound on Tuesday 18 October.

If you missed the interview then go to our Listen Again page to hear Tom talk about his music, acting and his plans for the future.

Tom’s self titled album  is a blend of self-penned songs and his favourite covers, several of which he has already performed on the hugely popular BBC Scotland television soap drama.

In addition to Tom’s duet with Eddi Reader, the album contains a number of unique collaborations on several tracks including a duet with Pop Idol Winner Michelle McManus plus guest lead guitar from Scottish rugby legend John Beattie.

The release is on Scottish indie label, Edinburgh based The Music Kitchen who have scored andworked on two Scottish chart toppers the last few years and are hoping to make it a hat trick.

Label boss Gordon Campbell says : “Given Tom’s amazing musical ability combined with his high profile made it a no brainer when deciding to sign him. We are excited to be working with Tom and feel he has huge potential both here and overseas.”

In addition to releasing his long awaited debut album on Monday 17 October, Tom will be appearing as the special guest of legendary singer “Shakin’ Stevens” on the only Scottish date of a massive 30^th UK and European tour at Glasgow’s ABC o2 on 29 November 2011.

Homeward Bound, Tuesday 18 October 4.00-6.00pm. Listen Again

Sep 29, 2011

Singer-songwriter Tokyo Rosenthal is in Glasgow today (Thursday 29 September) for his gig tonight at Sounds in the Suburbs, Woodend Club, Jordanhill, Glasgow.

Before that he will visit Celtic Music Radio for a few tunes with Bob on Homeward Bound from 4.00pm.

‘Toke’ has been playing music for three decade now and in 2011 Toke began the year with a US West Coast tour including his first live gig in Los Angeles in over ten years. That was followed by SxSW in Austin, Texas along with other Texas dates. But the much anticipated release of his fourth studio album, ‘Who Was That Man?’ 1 May.  Joined once again by Chris Stamey on bass and production, Tokyo’s new tunes grabbed Americana fans the world over as it reached # 5 on both the FAR Chart and the Alternate Roots Chart as well as #8 on the Euro Americana Chart.  Finally, he announced UK Tour V for the fall of 2011.

Always writing and always gigging, his musical journey continues.

Tokyo ‘Toke’ Rosenthan, today on Homeward Bound at 4.00pm.

Sep 24, 2011

For the September Weekend Holiday Monday special there we go back to the May holiday weekend for the Knockengorroch World Ceilidh which takes place at Knockengorroch Farm in the uplands of Scotland in the Galloway Hills.

It is in it’s 13th year and took place between 26 and 29 May 2011.

Celtic Music Radio was there to record a few ‘live’ sessions from the Future Trad Collective (pictured on the main stage) and The Hidden Orchestra plus interviews with Michael McGoldrick and event organisers Katch Holmes and her father Simon Holmes.

Knockengorroch World Ceilidh, Holiday Monday, 26 September 4.00-6.00pm

Sep 16, 2011

Discover Ireland is on 106.6 Discover FM around Glasgow until midnight on Sunday 18 September.

We’ve teamed up with Tourism Ireland to take you on a journey around Ireland and the airwaves with your hosts Edmund McKay, Mary Kathleen Burke, Paddy Callaghan and Gordon Hotchkiss.

Click on the logo below to listen to 106.6 Discover FM online.

Aug 6, 2011

The very first fundraiser CD from Celtic Music Radio titled The Story So Far…2008-2011.

With 20 great tracks it is great value and a superb introduction to the music that is played on Celtic Music Radio and remember that the purchase of a CD supports Celtic Music Radio 1530AM.  It makes an ideal gift for a birthday or just as a surprise present.

The CD features a wide variety of ‘Celtic’ music tracks to broadly reflect the music played on Celtic Music Radio.  Thanks to producer Stevie Lawrence for getting the artists to provide their work and Ronnie Simpson at Isa Music, Lismor Group for production and sales.

The CD is available to purchase online and also download through the Celtic Music Radio website here.

Songs and music from The Paul McKenna
Band, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Ciaran Dorris,
Skerryvore, Laura McGhee plus Mary K. Burke, Rachel Hair, Raillion, Fraser Fifield and many others with 20 outstanding tracks for just £10.  All debit and credit cards accepted.

Support Celtic Music Radio and buy your copy now!