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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 […]
This punchy debut album by Glasgow’s newest indie-folk storytellers ELGIN AND THE MARBLES is described as “a semi-concept album” outlining the last decade of Britain. The band is fronted by Callum Baird, a Glasgow-based songwriter, who was editor of The National for seven years and is now editor-in-chief of a publishing group that includes […]
This is the third solo album from renowned banjo player, CIARÁN RYAN and, as the title suggests, it’s a full-on, thrilling musical jamboree. Ciarán – founder member of world-folk band Dallahan – is rooted in Irish traditional music but he doesn’t stop there as bluegrass, funk and rock are fused boldly into the tracks […]
We are pleased to announce we have a brand new show starting on Friday, April 3 at midday. The two-hour ROOTS & SHOOTS programme is presented by Janice and Graham, and Janice said: “We are looking forward to bringing our new show to Celtic Music Radio.” And Graham added: “The music we play will […]
It’s crystal clear what this thoughtfully-created ANDY CHUNG album is all about – it’s a “collection of love songs” for his dear wife, Gina, he has declared. With ‘My Heart Is Yours To Keep’ the Edinburgh-based singer/songwriter delivers a fine and pleasing blend of influences over twelve tracks, ranging from classic pop, soul and […]
