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This is the second collaborative collection involving Lady Maisery, Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith with ‘Wakefire’ very much a natural progression from their 2019 release, ‘Awake Arise: A Winter Album.’ These hugely talented musicians have built Wakefire around the idea of summer as a time of expansion – long days, bright light and the […]
On parade – Janice and Graham There is a special edition of Roots And Shoots this Friday (May 15) featuring last weekend’s second Edinburgh Tartan Parade. As the colourful parade made its journey from the Royal Mile to Princes Street Gardens, Roots And Shoots’ hosts, Janice and Graham were there to record the occasion. The […]
The much admired singer/songwriter KIM EDGAR is Fiona McNeill’s special guest this week on her Celtic & Folk Fusions’ Show, which is broadcast between 6 and 8 pm on Tuesday, May 12.
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 […]
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 […]
