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It’s been 60 years since singer/songwriter Allan Taylor left home to busk his way to Sweden to fulfil his dream of being a travelling troubadour – and what an amazing musical journey it’s been. He may have said farewell to a life on the road but he’s still got the stories to tell and […]
This dynamic, all-female, Glasgow-based band thrives on delivering traditional music that clearly reflects their name. In Gaelic Dàna means bold or audacious and everyone can agree these descriptions apply to this exciting album. Each member – Anna Robertson, Eleanor Tout, Laura Penman and Alex Wotherspoon – draws on unique regional influences and dialects as […]
John Cavanagh (Photograph by Audrey Bizouerne) The “Six Of The Best” special guest on Gerry’s Jukebox this week (Wednesday, June 17) is the multi-talented, John Cavanagh. John’s website describes him as ‘variously a broadcaster, voice-over artist, musician, record producer and performer’ though he’s involved in other projects as well. In addition to guaranteed interesting […]
Wave Of The Flood is the musical alter ego of singer-songwriter Lindsay Strachan. Turning forty-five in June last year, Lindsay marked the milestone with her debut album, FortyFive. She launched a year-long project celebrating the 45 rpm single and this involved her releasing a single every month for a year. Lindsay regarded this as […]
Today’s edition of It’s a Quinn Thing features special guests, MEALLAN ahead of their WestFest gig tomorrow (Tuesday, June 9) at The Record Factory. David Nisbet will be chatting to the band about how they came together and they will be introducing tracks from their new EP First Light. This has been a busy […]
This second album from Ayrshire-based singer/songwriter DEBBIE CAMPBELL is a heartfelt collection which, she says, involves “emotional architecture” and “building sentiments as scaffolding for our memories.” It is an intriguing release and Debbie reckons some of the songs may take listeners back to a younger time or make them realise that sometimes the happiness […]
Yorkshire-based acoustic folk duo, Reuben and The Bridge are paired both in life and in music. Reuben Wilkinson on guitar and vocals and Annie Bridget on vocals and fiddle play a blend of self-penned songs and covers of classics embracing warm harmonies, expressive fiddle lines and acoustic guitar for a sound that feels both […]
Celtic Music Radio is brought to you by a team of volunteers. Volunteers’ Week – held from the first Monday in June – is an annual UK-wide campaign to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers across the country. Launched in 1984, this initiative provides organisations and communities with a platform to thank current […]
Glasgow-based singer-songwriter and musician, ANT THOMAZ is recognised for his eclectic musical style that blends folk, soul, pop and rock influences. This heartfelt album delivers music that takes us on a raw, emotional and positive lyrical journey and it’s dedicated to his daughter, Gaia. The collection is inspired by Gaia’s strength in the face […]
Glasgow-based roots singer/songwriter MARK COPELAND will be with Ian Oliphant on Wednesday’s Lunchtime Selection. It’s a special day for Mark as his album, Roots & Reverie is being released along with a single from it, ‘Talkin’ Gentleman Blues.’ Mark says the album celebrates the Transatlantic connection between Celtic traditions and American roots music, while […]
