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This is the second collaborative collection involving Lady Maisery, Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith with ‘Wakefire’ very much a natural progression from their 2019 release, ‘Awake Arise: A Winter Album.’ These hugely talented musicians have built Wakefire around the idea of summer as a time of expansion – long days, bright light and the […]
On parade – Janice and Graham There is a special edition of Roots And Shoots this Friday (May 15) featuring last weekend’s second Edinburgh Tartan Parade. As the colourful parade made its journey from the Royal Mile to Princes Street Gardens, Roots And Shoots’ hosts, Janice and Graham were there to record the occasion. The […]
The much admired singer/songwriter KIM EDGAR is Fiona McNeill’s special guest this week on her Celtic & Folk Fusions’ Show, which is broadcast between 6 and 8 pm on Tuesday, May 12.
The main reason for assembling the songs for this album, Songs from the Music Room‘, began as an exercise in mental health during the lockdown, says Paul Creighton. Being confined to the house meant I spent a lot of time in our music room, my ‘mancave’ after our children left home. I chose songs that […]
Kinnaber Junction is the musical vehicle for Montrose singer/songwriter Gary Anderson. With over 30 years of gigging behind him Gary has gained a wealth of experience covering a wide range of instruments and genres. Up the Junction is Kinnaber Junction’s fourth album of original tunes, chosen from across Gary’s songwriting career. Kinnaber Junction is one of […]
Eric Faulkner, best known as the charismatic guitarist of The Bay City Rollers, has reinvented himself as a thoughtful and passionate solo artist. While fans still remember the tartan-era hits that made him a global star, Eric’s solo work reveals a deeper, more reflective musician—one who has weathered life’s storms and emerged with songs full […]
John Graham and Jim Jack have been a welcome part of the folk scene for decades and this is reflected in this excellent collection of songs that are rooted in the tradition that shaped them. The album, named after the river that winds through the Borders, reflects to great effect their connection to place […]
Glasgow-based folk/trad musician, HEATHER CARTWRIGHT is the guest of Ian Oliphant on today’s edition of his Lunchtime Selection show. Heather recently released her version of the Robert Burns’ song “Sweet Afton.” She has won praise for her virtuosic fingerstyle and flat-picked guitar playing that provides a vibrant backdrop to her well-crafted, self-penned songs and interpretations […]
This album from the multi-award winning Scottish contemporary folk musician and songwriter, KRIS DREVER was ‘made with love for anyone who labours for love.’ These are the Orkney-born, Glasgow-based artist’s own words for a ten-strong collection of songs started during covid and finished in the studio in September last year. He admits to struggling […]
The MacDonald Bros – one of Scotland’s busiest and best known duos – are bringing their fabulous Sound of Scotland show to the Beacon Arts Centre Greenock on Friday 10th April. And you could win two tickets to go to it. All you have to do is email competition@celticmusicradio.net before Thursday 9th April to be in with […]
