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The Peatbog Faeries have created yet more dramatic and daring folk-fusion sounds on their latest album ‘I See a World.’ Hailing from the Isle of Skye, they are an imaginative band and this upbeat collection also sees them place an increased focus on vocal arrangements. Peter Morrison, Ross Couper, Innes Watson, Tom Salter, […]
This unique ten-track release has already been hailed as a “mighty contribution” to Scotland’s folk history. Glasgow-based, Ayrshire native, Seán Gray is established in the international folk community as a session player, as a past member of the award-winning Paul McKenna Band, and the recipient of a prestigious Celtic Connections’ New Voices composing commission. […]
LIBBY KOCH – Live in Glasgow Top drawer Texan troubadours Libby Koch and Patterson Barrett are touring Scotland – and today (Wednesday, July 25) they are guests on the Lunchtime Selection with Ian Oliphant. Grammy-nominated Libby – Houston’s honky-tonk queen – and three- time Grand Ole Opry artist, Patterson, have been playing gigs here there […]
The first ‘BluegrassBeats’ show with hosts Alan and Louise Mairs can be heard this evening (Saturday, July 9.) The two-hour programme, starting at 8 pm, is a welcome weekly addition to the station’s programme schedule. • BluegrassBeats – Saturdays from 8 – 10 pm.
Dallahan enjoy a well-deserved reputation for delivering world-folk music in a stunning and appealing style. Forged in Scotland and Ireland’s traditional music scene, they are also influenced by the music of the Balkans and North America and gleefully take their listeners on a dazzling journey. This is Dallahan’s fourth studio album. All of the tracks […]
Glasgow-based singer-songwriter and talented ukulele player Claire Hastings is set to release her third studio album ‘Lullabies from Scotland’ on Friday (June 30) She will join Ian Oliphant on the Lunchtime Selection this Wednesday (June 28) to chat about what is a beautiful collection of traditional and contemporary Scottish folk tunes, some well-known and others […]
Multi-instrumentalist and composer Kenneth MacKenzie Ian Oliphant’s guest on the Afternoon Show today. His latest album Glendrian features Scottish traditional music inspired by the history and landscape of the Highlands, taking listeners on a journey through north-west Scotland, from Sanna to Uist. Kenny composed most of the tunes on Glendrian, while respected composer and […]
JIMMY FINDLAY Scots musician Jimmy Findlay is Ian Oliphant’s guest on the Lunchtime Selection this week (Wednesday, June 21.) Jimmy, who is 75, was away from the music business for 40 years but woke up one day during one of the lockdowns and started writing songs. He surprised himself at just how many he had […]
Jack Law Glasgow-based singer/songwriter, JACK LAW, is Ian Oliphant’s guest on this week’s edition of the Afternoon Selection – Monday, June 18. Jack has been writing and performing solo and in bands since the early 1970s. He’ll be bringing Ian up to date on his music and performing live in the studio as well. […]
Today’s guest on Lunchtime Selection with Ian Oliphant is the founder of the Finding Your Feet charity, Cor Hutton. Finding Your Feet support families affected by amputation or limb absence, through a range of sporting initiatives and social inclusion projects designed to positively affect both physical and mental wellbeing. Cor set it up in 2014 […]
