RANT – Spin: Album Review
‘Spin’ – Chamber-folk fiddlestravaganza from RANT that bursts wide from genre typecasting.
Seuras Og
"Well, what sort of music do you like, Seuras?" Ever since that question was first aired by his mother a decade or six back he has struggled with the answer. And struggles still now. Call him a folkie, a country dude, a bluesman and he'll be happy, but don't forget the whiff of jazz, electronica and more. Not so keen on the charts, mind.
Jenny Sturgeon & Boo Hewerdine – Outliers: Album Review
Boo (Hewerdine) and Jenny (Sturgeon) go all Mulder and Scully with momentous results.
The Long Ryders – Native Sons: Boxset Review
Polished country rockers or ragged renegades inventing Americana? Actually a bit of both, and a whole lot better than actually recalled or remembered.
Lankum – Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow: Live Review
Final report from our man at Celtic Connections who’s at the legendary Barrowland Ballroom for Lankum.
Nati & Kirsten Adamson – Òran Mór, Glasgow: Live Review
Our latest Celtic Connections find us at Òran Mór for Nati and Kirsten Adamson.
Colin Steele’s Stramash – Barony Hall, Glasgow: Live Review
Celtic Connections steps up a notch or several with a belting night at Barony Hall.
Josienne Clarke – The Hug & Pint: Live Review
We have an evening at The Hug & Pint with Josienne Clarke as the Celtic Connections adventure continues.
Su-a Lee – City Halls, Glasgow: Live Review
Another night at Celtic Connections and it’s Su-a Lee and supporting cast that attract our attention.
Conchùr White – Swirling Violets: Album Review
Swoony dream pop to waft you into a sense of reverie, from the Armagh troubadour, Conchùr White.
Thea Gilmore / Janice Burns & Jon Doran – Strathclyde Suite, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall: Live Review
Latest match report from Celtic Connections sees Seuras Og spellbound by Thea Gilmore and Janice Burns & Jon Doran… a ‘beezer’ night.
King Creosote – Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow: Live Review
First of several nights at Celtic Connections and we’re at the Old Fruitmarket for King Creosote.
Ciarán Ryan Band – Occupational Hazards : Album Review
Feisty banjo fusion from Ciarán Ryan to frighten your friends with. And make some new ones.
Brown Horse – Reservoir: Album Review
The South, um, the East, is gonna rise again! Vibrant East Angliana from Norwich and Brown Horse.
The Ukrainians – Hairy Dog, Derby: Live Review
A cracking night out as Derby’s Hairy Dog host The Ukrainians.
Celtic Connections 2024: Preview
Glasgow smiles better! Seuras Og preps for a trip to Celtic Connections with a preview of the 2024 event.