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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 […]

Celtic Music Radio is hosting a live, four-hour Hogmanay show from Braehead Shopping Centre with a sparkling line-up of guests. Starting at midday, the station will see out the final afternoon of the year with great music, chat and fun with a team of presenters all rarin’ to go. Taking to the stage will be: […]

BOB LESLIE Station presenter Bob Leslie has released the single ‘On Christmas Day’ to brighten and put his mark on the festive period. It was a mad dash to get the record out as Christmas was less than four weeks away at the time he started it all. He actually wrote some of the lyrics […]

Celtic Music Radio’s quest to find the Album of the Year for 2023 is now under way with the launch of our annual poll. The list to choose from is terrific, that is for sure, making the contest wide open. Who will win? Well, that’s what we want to find out – and our listeners’ […]

  The station’s newest presenter, Kirsteen Harvey, is wishing everyone a “Merry Christmas from Glasgow” in a very special song, now released. Glasgow-based singer/songwriter, Kirsteen – in collaboration with Chickenn – have issued their version of The Pogues’ classic “Fairytale Of New York,” made all the more poignant following the death last week of Shane […]