The Celtic Music Radio 1530 AM and online weekly programme schedule is shown below.
Note that times shown are local Glasgow, Scotland time. This is currently GMT – British Winter Time.
Celtic Music Radio is back on DAB digital radio during Celtic Connections 2012 over much of southern England, south Wales and locally in Ayrshire via the Now Digital radio multiplexes ‘Pop Up’ service.
All you have to do is simply scroll along the visual display of radio station names on your DAB digital radio until you come to ’P’ for Pop Up. Press ‘Select’ and you will find us from Monday 16 January until Monday 5 February 2012. Depending on the DAB radio receiver, car digital radio or hi-fi digital radio tuner, you may have to do a ‘Full Auto Scan’ with the the aerial fully extended vertically and then search for Pop Up.
The Pop Up service is available in these areas on local multiplexes: Ayrshire, Berkshire & North Hants, Bristol, Cambridge, Cornwall, Coventry and Warwickshire, Derbyshire, Dorset, Essex, Herts., Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Kent, Leicestershire, Norwich, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Peterborough, Plymouth, South East Devon, Cardiff & South East Wales, South Hampshire, Sussex Coast, Swindon, West Wiltshire, Wolverhampton & Shropshire.
In the Glasgow area there is limited reception of the Ayrshire multiplex services.
Celtic Music Radio programmes are also broadcast on Dunoon Community Radio on 97.4 FM covering the upper Firth of Clyde area.
We hope you enjoy our programmes. If you have then please tell someone else. If you didn’t, tell us. If you have any comments to make, please email the studio or text us on: 07588 15 1530 (charged at your normal network rate). We always look forward to hearing from you.
Click on a link below for the programme schedule for that day.
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<Sunday 5 February 2012
08:00 – Edmund McKay Sunday Breakfast
Edmund with an early morning mix of music and chat including the headlines from Sunday newspapers and weather forecast for the day. Email: studio@celticmusicradio.net or visit Edmund’s Facebook page.
10:00 – On the Weekend
Mike Marwick with an eclectic mix of music featuring classic tracks to fine singer-songwriters, Cajum and Americana. Visit the On The Weekend Facebook page.
12:00 – Sewart Fenwick Celtic Country Show
Stewart presents the very best in Country music from Scotland and around the world. programme playlists here.
14:00 – Celtic Connections 2012
live music recordings.
16:00 – Live from Celtic Connections 2012 – Danny Kyle Open Stage Grand Finale
Setting the scene for the grand finale of yet another Danny Kyle Open Stage in the Strathclyde Suite of The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall at 5.00pm. Liz Clark is the MC while Ken Macdonald and Bill Morris are the commentators. Contact the programme via email at: studio@celticmusicradio.net
19:00 – Mary K. Burke Show
Mary presents music from Ireland and Irish singers plus local singer-songwriters and Americana. Tonight, Mary has as a guest the band Chasin Hooley, ‘the ultimate Irish folk music band’ from Co. Tyrone, Ireland who are playing tonight at the Grand Ole Opry, Glasgow. Subject to delay with the finale of the Danny Kyle Open Stage live from the Concert Hall. Contact Mary at: studio@celticmusicradio.net or text 07588 15 1530 or visit the Mary K Burke Show Facebook page.
21.00 – Eddie Beggan
Glasgow singer-songwriter Eddie Beggan with his take on music and his quiz. Email: studio@celticmusicradio.net and Eddie’s Facebook page.
22.00 – The Sunday Getherin’ with Karin Ingram
From Galashiels in the Scottish Borders, Karin presents music and guests. A TD1 Radio Production.
00:00 – Celtic Chill
01:00 – Nightime Timeshift
Another chance to hear at 01:00 Stewart Fenwick Country Show and at 03:00 Celtic Connections. (Rpt).
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<Monday 6 February 2012 – last day on DAB digital radio
08:00 – Morning Mix a mix of music and chat which includes the what’s on gig guide at 10.30 and tracks from the featured Album of the Week.
12:00 - The Danny Kyle Open Stage 2012 Grand Finale
Last night, Sunday was the grand finale when Liz Clark presented the 2012 finalists. Ken Macdonald and Bill Morris are commentators in the Strathclyde Suite of the Concert Hall.
15:00 – Homeward Bound
with music and chat to drive home to plus the Gig Guide and tracks from this week’s featured Album of the Week.
18:00 – CD Album of the Week
programme features an interview with the performer or band and tracks from the featured Album of the Week. (Rpt).
19:00 – Muirhead’s Music with Fergus Muirhead
with a focus on the piping world, guests and news.
20:00 – Morris’ Mash with Bill Morris
Bill presents a mix of singer-songwriter music and Americana reflecting on Celtic Connections 2012.
22:00 – Danny’s Celtic Ceilidh
Danny Matheson is back from sunning himself with a blend of toe-tapping Scottish Country Dance Music and ceilidh favourites. Email: studio@celticmusicradio.net
00:00 – Celtic Around the Clock
01:00 – Nightime Timeshift
Another chance to hear at 01:00 Muirhead’s Music; 02:00 Bill Morris.
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Tuesday 7 Febraury 2012
08:00 - Morning Mix
including what’s on and tracks from the Album of the Week.
12:00 – Muirhead’s Music with Fergus Muirhead
with a focus on the piping world, guests and news. (Rpt)
13:00 – Morris’ Mash with Bill Morris
Bill presents a mix of singer-songwriter music and Americana. (Rpt)
15:00 – In Old Music We Trust – Classic Album Show
Steve Vass present a feature on a classic album from the past.
16:00 – Homeward Bound
with music and chat to drive home to plus the Gig Guide and tracks from this week’s featured Album of the Week.
18:00 – Trad with Pad
Paddy Callaghan with the programme for the Irish community in Glasgow with Irish tunes and guests.
19:00 – Planet Waves
Sandy Semeonoff plays mainly acoustic music from around the world.
Playlists can be found in Sandy’s blog on the Celtic MusicRadio website here.
20:00 Travels with my Aunt with Liz Clark
Liz presents a selection of contemporary and traditional song from fresh new talent plus traditional tunes and reports on her travels far and wide plus she reflects on the Danny Kyle Open Stage 2012 which finished on Sunday night at Celtic Connections 2012.
22:00 - Tom Hamilton
Tom presents ‘music from The Loft’ late night listening with new singers and songwriters at home and from the US and at 11.00pm Tom presents The Blues Hour.
00:00 – Celtic Around the Clock
01:00 – Nightshift Time-shift
Another chance to hear yesterday’s Celtic Connections coverage.
04:00 – Celtic Around The Clock
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Wednesday 8 February 2012
08:00 – The Morning Mix
including the what’s on gig guide and tracks from the Album of the Week.
12:00 – Planet Waves
with Sandy Semeonoff. See 19:00 Tuesday. (Rpt)
13:00 – Travels with my Aunt with Liz Clark (Rpt)
15:00 – Celtic Cruise – a musical interlude of music.
16:00 – Homeward Bound
including gig guide and tracks from this week’s CD Album of the Week plus weather and travel information presented by Adele Goodfellow.
18:00 – John Collings’ Week
John with his take on his week and the music to match.
19:00 – Hotchkiss Hotchpotch with Gordon Hotchkiss
Gordon Hotchkiss with a mix of mainly Scottish and Irish music with occasional guests. Plus Gordon will review his 18 days and nights at Celtic Connections 2012.
22:00 – Late Night with Alan Burke
late night music and chat presented by Alan Burke. Email Alan at: studio@celticmusicradio.net or on Facebook
00:00 – Celtic Around the Clock
01:00 – Nightime Timeshift
featuring yesterday’s Celtic Connections coverage.
04:00 – Celtic Around The Clock
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Thursday 9 February 2012
08:00 - Morning Music Mix
including what’s on and tracks from the Album of the Week.
12:00 – Hotchpotch with Gordon Hotchkiss (Rpt)
see 19:00 Wednesday.
15:00 – Celtic Crusin’
an interlude of a mix of Celtic, singer-songwriter music.
16:00 – Homeward Bound
with the gig guide and tracks from this week’s CD Album of the Week plus weather and travel.
18:00 – In Old Music We Trust – Classic Album Show
Steve Vass goes back in time to review and play tracks from vintage and classic LP or was that a CD.
19:00 – Sona le Seonaidh (Happy with John) John JoeMacNeil with our weekly all Gaelic music programme.
21:00 – Teenage Kicks with Edmund McKay
Edmund keeps the music flowing in the time perhaps when you were a teenager or in some cases, like if you are a teenager.
22:00 - Folkal Point
Colin MacDonald presents a programme once described as promising ”alternatives from folk to rock.”
00:00 – Celtic Round the Clock
01:00 – Nightime Timeshift
featuring yesterday’s Celtic Connections coverage.
04:00 – Celtic Around The Clock
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Friday 3 February 2012
08:00 – The Morning Mix
a mix of music and chat which includes the what’s on gig guide at 10.30 and tracks from the featured Album of the Week.
11:00 – Live from Celtic Connections 2012
Celtic Music Radio is based in the Exhibition Hall of The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and will be interviewing performers who will be part of Celtic Connections plus giving an opportunity to the many local singers, songwriters and musicians in Scotland a chance to be part of the Celtic Connections experience with interviews and informal sessions. 11.00am Gordon Hotchkiss gets the daytime started with the latest festival news and ticket information; 1.00pm Alan Burke with launchtime music, chat and guests; 3.00pm Gordon Hotchkiss with music, chat and guests including at 4.00pm Liz Clark provides a preview of the day’s Danny Kyle Open Stage performers which starts at 5.00pm.
17:00 – Live – The Danny Kyle Open Stage
Live from the Exhibition Hall stage, Liz Clark presents the ‘Danny Open Stage’ where you can spot the tomorrow’s talent today! Commentary from Bill Morris and Ken Macdonald.
19:00 - Thank Folk it’s Friday
Ross Macfadyen presents a varied mix of music. Join in the discussion about Ross’ Folk or Not tune on Facebook. Saturday 4 February 2012 is the 30th anniversary of the death of Glasgow singer Alex Harvey. To mark this event, this week’s Folk or Not tune is Delilah. Email during the show to: studio@celticmusicradio.net or text 07588 15 1530
22:00 - Friday Rock Show with Stephen Jenkins
Stephen Jenkins plays a mix of Celtic rock past and present.
00:00 - Nightshift Time-shift
Another chance to listen at 00:00 Gordon Hotchkiss 02:00 to The Danny Kyle Open Stage and 04:00 In Town Tonight.
05:00 Celtic Around the Clock
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07:00 - The Week in Holyrood
introduced by Charles Fletcher including the Scottish Parliament First Minister’s Questions. A Caledonia Media production for SCBN.
08:00 - Morning Music Mix
with Alex Jenkins featuring a mix of music and chat to get you in the mood for the weekend.
10:00 – Sounds Celtic with Moira Kerr
chat and music presented by singer Moira Kerr.
12:00 – Album of the Week
the CD Album of the Week featuring an interview with the performer and talking about their music and new album. Repeated at 12 midnight tonight and on Monday at 6.00pm.
13:00 – The Weekly Gig Guide with Warren Duncan
Warren presents a selection of events and gigs for the coming week. Email: whatson@celticmusicradio.net
14:00 – Folkal Point
A new programme presented by Colin MacDonald. (Rpt)
16:00 – Live from Celtic Connections 2012
live from the Exhibition Hall of The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall setting the scene for tonight’s Danny Kyle Open Stage performances at 5.00pm with host Liz Clark. Commentary from Bill Morris and Ken Macdonald.
19:00 – In Town Tonight
Adele Goodfellow with a look ahead to what’s on Celtic Connections tonight and tomorrow with surprise guests. Email: studio@celticmusicradio.net or text 07588 15 1530
20:00 - Stewart Fenwick Country Rewind
Stewart plays Country music from Scotland and all around the world.
22:00 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Saturday
During Celtic Connections it is a late night Mike who celebrates the 1950s and 1960s music during the Glasgow dance hall era. Tonight, Mike features ‘the day the music died’ when Buddy Holly died in a plane crash on 3 February 1959. Email Mike at: mike.marwick@celticmusicradio.net Rock’n'Roll Saturday is on Facebook
00:00 Celtic Round The Clock
01:00 Nightshift Time-shift
Another chance to listen at 01:00 Bill Morris & Ken Macdonald; 02:00 to The Danny Kyle Open Stage and 04:00 In Town Tonight
05:00 Celtic Around the Clock
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Note that times shown above are local Glasgow, Scotland time. This is currently British Winter Times (GMT). Clocks go forward one hour at the start of BST summer time at 01:00 on Sunday 25 March 2012.
