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Long Time Coming is the second Album from the Wakefield Band, The Hunch. They are a five-piece band that play an eclectic blend of folk, rock, Americana, and jazz, along with traditional jigs and reels. It was formed in 2017 by a group of musicians with longstanding musical and personal friendships. Mick Doonan was a founder member […]
I first started playing piano at the age of 10 but stopped when I was 13. I then picked it up again when I was 17 when I figured I could sing and play music I heard on the radio. It was in 2023 when I knew music was my calling. I had to opportunity […]
Isabel has promoted Expressive Arts throughout her life and has been President of Inverclyde Music Festival since 2010. In 2024 she became President of Greenock Burns Club for a second time having already been President in 1996. Mental Health issues have always been an interest and Isabel is a trustee of both Inverclyde Mental Health Association […]
Welcome Home My Dearie is the debut duo album from long-time friends and collaborators Donald WG Lindsay and Alasdair Roberts – and it marks the first time they’ve committed their shared repertoire to a full-length recording. The ten tracks range from extended Scots narrative ballads to shorter lyrical songs, both traditional and original, […]
He is folk music royalty and widely regarded as one of Scotland’s leading songwriters with many protest songs featuring in a distinguished career. Dick Gaughan’s limited issue album, Live at the BBC 1972–79, contains ten songs from the box set R/evolution: 1969–83, which is due for release in January. The songs have been drawn […]
The highly popular Scots folk trio Skelpt are staging a fund raiser for Celtic Music Radio in Glasgow on Wednesday, November 12. It’s being held at Van Winkle Bourbon BBQ Grill directly opposite the Barrowland Ballroom and tickets are now on sale. Skelpt – Andrew Gordon (vocals, guitar, bodhran); Euan Johnston (vocals bodhran) and Iain Anderson […]
LOUISE ROGAN possesses a wonderful voice, reminiscent of Joan Baez, and is also a skilled keyboard player. Following on from the well-received duo release Things That Matter, recorded with her father songwriter Chris Rogan, she has now released her first solo album Give Me A Day. The reception accorded the earlier release and a […]
This is KATIE SPENCER’S third album and it celebrates her artistry and musical heritage in an intimate and emotional way. What Love Is features ten brand-new songs that weave together Katie’s signature folk-baroque guitar style with expansive jazz-tinged soundscapes to deliver a masterclass in subtle, expressive musicianship. Raised in the open landscapes of East […]
This third album from Scottish singer/songwriter, KIRSTEN ADAMSON is a powerful and emotionally charged collection, delivered in a distinctive and compelling manner. There’s a real intimacy in these marvellous songs and they also readily yield dreamy, forthright and uplifting feelings. On Dreamviewer, Kirsten – she’s the daughter of Scottish rock legend Stuart Adamson (Big Country/Skids) […]
Celtic Music Radio picked Transform Me Then Into A Fish by English folk musician Martin Carthy as its Album of the Week back in July. Our presenter Hugh Taylor visited Martin at his home in North Yorkshire to talk about the album – his first solo release in 21 years – and his long and […]
