Acoustic and Folk Music
Glasgow Gig Guide
Acoustic, Folk, Country, Americana and Blues music
Scotland's acoustic and folk music scene is flourishing and you can take your pick from any number of great acoustic gigs in Glasgow, where there is an evergrowing band of enthusiastic musicians producing some great Indie, Roots, Acoustic, Celtic, Americana, Bluegrass and Country music. Promoters are responding to enthusiastic fans by showcasing local talent and international acts are being enticed to perform gigs in their droves.
Celtic Connections brings a host of international performers to Scotland's largest Winter Music Festival
Update: Celtic Connections: Some programme changes
Celtic Connections Reviews 2010
Celtic Connections Festival Club
Including:
Reviews Celtic Connections 2009
Martin Stephenson and the Daintees, at the Accies, Glasgow
CD Launch party
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Glasgow Acoustic Music Gigs and Venues
The Partick Folk Club
St Peter's Church hall, Chancellor Street, Partick.
Last Friday of every month.
The growing popularity of acoustic music in Glasgow has given rise to some great entertainment at venues such as:
Open Stage/ Open Mic Sessions
Within the Glasgow music scene there is a healthy Open Stage element, which attracts many of the upcoming acoustic/folk musicians. There is a host of great venues such The Liquid Ship, The Butterfly and Pig, Rio's, OranMor and, over in the southside, Linen 1906, where you can turn up and contribute to the Open Mic entertainment.