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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 […]
We are hosting a special afternoon of Scottish music in Glasgow’s Park Bar on Sunday, May 17th. With a line-up of top musicians from the highlands, the islands, the borders – and everywhere in between – we’re rarin’ to deliver non-stop, magical music. You can expect accordions, fiddles, piano, drums, singers and a few extra […]
The last time we saw Tony and Julia playing was at a house concert in Castle Douglas, in the garden. Now we had come to the intimate setting of the Mackintosh Church, to enjoy the music of two of my most favourite musicians. Tony is acknowledged as The World, and Paisleys, Number One Celtic Guitarist, […]
It’s the showcase event of the Danny Kyle Open Stage 2026 today. This is always a very special show with superb talent in the line-up. Starting at 5 pm in the Exhibition Hall in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, the show is hosted by producer and presenter, Liz Clark – aka Auntie Liz. And it […]
The Drygate is a well-respected micro-brewery that also hosts an excellent performance space, much used by touring musicians et al, which has become one of the core auditoriums for Celtic Connections’ events. I’ve attended many an excellent gig there and this one was no exception – except, perhaps, in the sense that it was […]
This is DAY FOURTEEN of the Danny Kyle Open Stage and another sparkling group of acts is all set to bring their music to the Exhibition Hall in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, starting at 5 pm. The two-hour show, hosted by producer and presenter, Liz Clark – aka Auntie Liz – is broadcast live on […]
Celtic Music Radio has welcomed the praise for its extensive live broadcasts throughout Celtic Connections from the festival’s Creative Director, Donald Shaw. Donald said the station’s “support and professionalism” had been “exceptional” during its “huge undertaking” to provide live programmes from Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall. The station has been involved in live broadcasting at Celtic […]
This is DAY THIRTEEN of the Danny Kyle Open Stage and another sparkling group of acts is all set to bring their music to the Exhibition Hall in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, starting at 5 pm. The two-hour show, hosted by producer and presenter, Liz Clark – aka Auntie Liz – is broadcast live […]
This is DAY TWELVE of the Danny Kyle Open Stage and another sparkling group of acts is all set to bring their music to the Exhibition Hall in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, starting at 5 pm. The two-hour show, hosted by producer and presenter, Liz Clark – aka Auntie Liz – is broadcast live […]
I took a sidestep from Celtic Connections to attend a “songwriters in the round” event at the legendary King Tut’s venue. My initial motivation was to hear Canadian artist Mallory Chipman who had mightily impressed two years ago at the Danny Kyle Open Stage where she was performing as half of the Goddamsels – whom […]
