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This is a concert that I’m able to say: ‘I was there.’ It was produced expertly by Siobhan Miller and performed stunningly by her and a cast of renowned Scottish and Irish artists, supported by the house band of Dave Milligan, Ewen Henderson, Megan Macdonald and co. We were regaled by poets and orators including […]
Celtic Connections is under way and one of the most enduring and popular features is the Danny Kyle Open Stage (DKOS) which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. A showcase gig tonight in the Royal Concert Hall gets this year’s ‘Danny’s’ under way and a full house is guaranteed. And tonight’s show – and each […]
The first live music offering as part of our extensive Celtic Connections’ coverage comes your way on Saturday (January 20) with PAUL LUCAS and ANDY HOOD on air from 3 pm to 5 pm. Several musical guests will be popping in to join them in the studio such as singer/songwriter Phil Waters from Inverkip, who […]
Celtic Music Radio 95FM’s 150 hours of programmes specifically related to the world-renowned Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow starts tomorrow. The station’s special schedule includes more than 90 hours of live shows from the city’s Royal Concert Hall, starting at 11 am with Gerry Maguire who is followed by Mike Ritchie and Gordon Hotchkiss. The […]
Celtic Music Radio 95FM will be at the heart of Celtic Connections once again, broadcasting 150 hours of programmes specifically related to the world-renowned festival. There will be more than 90 hours of live programmes from Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, starting on Friday (January 19.) These include broadcasts from the ever-popular Danny Kyle Open Stage which […]
Two very special shows to help see out 2023 and to bring in the New Year are on the Celtic Music Radio programme schedule this Hogmanay. There is a live, four-hour Hogmanay show from Braehead Shopping Centre with a sparkling line-up of musical guests that starts at MIDDAY in the company of presenters, Sandy Weir […]
DARREN YOUNG Bluegrass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, Darren Young, has graced the Scottish bluegrass scene for over a decade. As lead singer and co-founder of the popular Glasgow band, The Daddy Naggins, he has entertained audiences across the country and beyond with their high energy, fun-loving sound. This weekend (Saturday, December 30) Darren will be […]
The double album of duets ‘Together Forever’ by Scots folk musician Ian Bruce has been voted the station’s Album of the Year for 2023. This excellent, meaningful selection of 33 songs have seen Ian through his 67 years and, hopefully, beyond – and it’s true to describe the record as a ‘powerhouse of a collection.’ […]
On the Boxing Day edition of Travels With My Auntie Liz, Chloe Matharu and Will Boyd-Wallis (aka Greenshanks) are her special guests. Both were finalists on the Danny Kyle Open Stage during Celtic Connections this year and they will be looking forward to performing at 2024’s festival. CHLOE MATHARU Celtic Music Radio’s 2022 Album of […]
Lorna Simes launches her Global Heartbeat world music show on Celtic Music Radio on the first Saturday of the New Year (January 6.) Originally from Paisley, Lorna has lived on the other side of the Atlantic for over 15 years where she has hosted her Global Heartbeat Show. “It’s time to bring it home,” said […]
