Author: celtic music radio
The Transatlantic Sessions’ band originated from the television series that started in 1995. That had six series. Off the back of that, the band began doing live performances and are now firmly ensconced as annual headliners at Celtic Connections. Every band member is either a headliner themselves or belongs to a headlining band. This […]
The last time we saw Tony and Julia playing was at a house concert in Castle Douglas, in the garden. Now we had come to the intimate setting of the Mackintosh Church, to enjoy the music of two of my most favourite musicians. Tony is acknowledged as The World, and Paisleys, Number One Celtic Guitarist, […]
It’s the showcase event of the Danny Kyle Open Stage 2026 today. This is always a very special show with superb talent in the line-up. Starting at 5 pm in the Exhibition Hall in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, the show is hosted by producer and presenter, Liz Clark – aka Auntie Liz. And it […]
The Drygate is a well-respected micro-brewery that also hosts an excellent performance space, much used by touring musicians et al, which has become one of the core auditoriums for Celtic Connections’ events. I’ve attended many an excellent gig there and this one was no exception – except, perhaps, in the sense that it was […]
Celtic Music Radio has welcomed the praise for its extensive live broadcasts throughout Celtic Connections from the festival’s Creative Director, Donald Shaw. Donald said the station’s “support and professionalism” had been “exceptional” during its “huge undertaking” to provide live programmes from Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall. The station has been involved in live broadcasting at Celtic […]
This is DAY TWELVE of the Danny Kyle Open Stage and another sparkling group of acts is all set to bring their music to the Exhibition Hall in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, starting at 5 pm. The two-hour show, hosted by producer and presenter, Liz Clark – aka Auntie Liz – is broadcast live […]
I took a sidestep from Celtic Connections to attend a “songwriters in the round” event at the legendary King Tut’s venue. My initial motivation was to hear Canadian artist Mallory Chipman who had mightily impressed two years ago at the Danny Kyle Open Stage where she was performing as half of the Goddamsels – whom […]
We have reached DAY ELEVEN of the Danny Kyle Open Stage – and another group of fine talent is eager to entertain at the Exhibition Hall in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, starting at 5 pm. The two-hour show, hosted by producer and presenter, Liz Clark – aka Auntie Liz – is broadcast live on […]
We have reached DAY TEN of the Danny Kyle Open Stage – and another fine group of acts is waiting to perform at the Exhibition Hall in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, starting at 5 pm. The two-hour show, hosted by producer and presenter, Liz Clark – aka Auntie Liz – is broadcast live on […]
Asturias: Rubén Bada Brittany: Elodie Jaffré, Liam Roudil, Yann Le Bozec Cornwall: Annie Baylis Galicia: Xabier Diaz Ireland: Zoe Conway Isle of Man: Isla Callister Scotland: Calum Stewart , Ali Hutton, Lauren MacColl, Sophie Stephenson, Kathleen MacInnes Wales: Jordan Price-Williams The fourth edition of Celtic Odyssée first launched in 2022 as part of the Lorient […]
