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Steve Tilston is deservedly praised as one of our most celebrated songsmiths, widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music. His lyrics, arrangements and subtle, superb guitar playing are distinctive and displayed perfectly on Last Call, released over half a century on from his first and on a par with his […]
MARGO CILKER A wild swimming session she enjoyed en route to this gig somehow seems appropriate as Margo Cilker has been making waves to win over more and more fans with her music in recent times. In this intimate setting she has us all enthralled with her story telling which is authentic, warming, concise and […]
It’s no exaggeration to say that singer/songwriter, Joe McMahon knows how to tug at the heart strings and give you hope for a world that has long since passed. His writing touches on areas of common experience from the wistful, romantic and humorous to those reflecting on more difficult aspects of the daily grind. […]
Due to maintenance issues affecting our studios over the next couple of weeks our marathon series devoted to the songs of Burns, produced and presented by Gordon Hotchkiss, has been delayed. It will now start on Wednesday, May 14 and not April 30, as previously planned. This means the final episode, the 34th, will be […]
The 50th Anniversary Girvan Traditional Folk Festival is on from May 2 to 4 and a cracking line-up awaits the fans. Festival Director, Neil McDermott will be chatting about it all with Liz Clark on Travels With Auntie Liz this evening at 8 pm. Artists appearing this year include Dougie MacLean, Brighde Chaimbeul, Ross […]
Leeds-based SKINNER & T’WITCH have built up a quite a following through performing folk, flamenco and theatre style songs, with driving rhythms, intense harmonies and inspiring lyrics. Today, the popular duo are Ian Oliphant’s guests on the Lunchtime Selection at midday. They have been on the road since 2014, released five albums, performed widely […]
Iain Anderson and Andrew Gordon, who have been performing together since 2021, perfectly blend energetic songs and fiddle tunes both live and on this uplifting album. Maks a Muckle was mostly recorded at B&B Studios in Edinburgh although one of the tracks features a recording from Dunfermline Folk Club with the audience becoming the […]
Award-winning jazz ensemble, ROSE ROOM are celebrating their 15th anniversary year – and their latest release, It’s Been A Long Long Time, marks their creative time together perfectly. Led by award-winning virtuoso violinist, vocalist and broadcaster, Seonaid Aitken with Scotland’s No.1 guitar maker Jimmy Moon on double bass, Danny Kyle Award-winning Tam Gallagher on […]
LAB RAPS is a bold and inventive album embracing hip-hop, classical, jazz and folk that features a wide range of rappers and instrumentalists. Produced by The Glasgow Barons regeneration orchestra, Lab Raps is an experimental project commissioned by orchestral conductor, Paul MacAlindin. The 12-track album confidently offers tracks of Gaelic mouth music alongside songs […]
Jenn Butterworth’s striking and accomplished debut album HER BY DESIGN delivers songs and stories women at their centre. The topics vary but Jenn is hopeful that “everyone can find some resonance, strength and solace” in them. Award-winner Jenn, well known for her work as one of the world’s finest exponents of traditional folk guitar, […]
