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When two of Scotland’s foremost acoustic guitarists get together to make music something special is bound to happen. And it has on this debut album that took the talented duo three years to complete. The eight original compositions of guitar – and occasional banjo – duets showcase perfectly their prowess and dexterity, and their ability […]
A big thank you to Skelpt for a great night last night at Van Winkles. Greg Summers was on top form as MC – full of energy and enthusiasm as always, keeping things moving with his usual good humour. Martin Stephen Jones and Stuart Arnott got the evening off to a brilliant start with some […]
Accordionist Magnus Turpie’s debut album features some of his favourite pieces, accompanied by a bunch of musician friends. Lively dance numbers, tender Gaelic waltzes and a few well known songs vie for attention on a record that offers pleasing depth and wide sonic variety. Edinburgh-based Magnus – with core band members Linda Campbell (accordion) […]
The highly popular Scots folk trio SKELPT stage a fund raiser for Celtic Music Radio in Glasgow on Wednesday, November 12. This is a one-off show, a donation for the station gig – so you are free to pay what you want to on the night. It starts at 7.30 pm at Van Winkle […]
Anne is a singer songwriter from Scotland. Her music is a heady mix of genres with nods to indie folk, country americana, blues and jazz, with strong vocal melody lines and a penchant for harmony and open tunings. Anne played at The International Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow in January 2025, released her debut single […]
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 […]
