Kim Carnie at Celtic Connections 2023
Kim Carnie, Scots singer songwriter review by Pauline Keightley Glasgow Concert Hall Charming with her soft, mesmerising voice Kim Carnie was the support artist to Duncan Chisholm and was backed by the strings and piano and Megan Henderson on vocals and violin. She performed Gaelic heritage songs from her 2022 album And So We Gather […]
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Thursday, February 9, 2023 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2023, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Music Reviews, Pauline Keightley, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Duncan Chisholm at Celtic Connections 2023
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 February, 2023 – Review by Pauline Keightley Transported us with his engaging playing Chisholm has performed at every Celtic Connections since 1993. He also entertained us during the Covid pandemic isolation with beautiful videos of his violin playing, often shot on perfect locations on the Western Isles. His music has […]
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Le Vent du Nord, Celtic Connections 2023
Le Vent du Nord brought their Joie de Vivre to the Old Fruitmarket Glasgow! Le Vent du Nord, Canadian folk group from Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu Quebec. performed at the Old Fruitmarket Glasgow, at Celtic Connections music festival on 19 January, 2023. The award winning band celebrated their 20th year with their 11th album 20 Printemps and are […]
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Saturday, February 4, 2023 | Filed under: Book and Event Reviews, Celtic Connections 2023, Music Reviews
Celtic Connections 2023: Kim Edgar, Launch of Consequences Album
Thursday 2 February, 2023 Saint Luke’s, 17 Bain Street, Glasgow G40 2JZ Celtic Connections 2023 Join acclaimed Edinburgh-based songwriter Kim Edgar and a host of talented songwriters from Scotland and further afield to celebrate the launch of her fifth studio album, CONSEQUENCES. Fuelled by a passion for social justice, folklore, and feminism, Kim shapes keenly observed details of […]
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2023, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events
Leventime: A Tribute to Jackie Leven, Celtic Connections 2023
Saturday 4 January, 2023, 7.30 p.m. Celtic Connections 2023 19 January – 5 February OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 8QX Buy tickets 10 years after his death, Jackie Leven’s partner Deborah Greenwood and friend and colleague Ian Rankin lead friends and admirers including Boo Hewerdine, Jinder, Michael Weston King, Malcolm Lindsay, Doghouse Roses and Dumb Instrument through a selection from his extensive song catalogue. Described as […]
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Opening Concert Celtic Connections 2023 review and photography Pauline Keightley
Opening night at Glasgow Concert Hall I see young Gaelic singer Kim Carnie walking past with her newly straightened hair. I remember meeting Dick Gaughan waiting outside here when I asked him what songs he’d be singing for the concert. He’s so honest and down-to-earth. I’m also sad for the loss of the Scots legend […]
Friday, January 27, 2023 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2023, Pat's Home Page Blog, Pauline Keightley
Celtic Connections Anniversary Concert Online
Celtic Connections 2023 This event is available to watch from 2pm on Tuesday 24 January until 8am on Saturday 28 January. All times are GMT. Watch a one hour programme of music from the 2023 Celtic Connections 30th Anniversary Concert that took place on Thursday 19 January at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Tickets Minimum price […]
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2023, Pat's Home Page Blog, Pauline Keightley, Photography
William Prince and Madison Violet at Celtic Connections 2023
27 January, 2023 Drygate Brewery, 85 Drygate, Glasgow G4 0UT Celtic Connections 2023- 19 January – 5 February, 2023 William Prince is a Canadian folk and country singer-songwriter from Winnipeg. Influences and references shape his approach to songcraft, a masterclass in skilful simplicity. These come from the gospel of his childhood to the pantheon of classic […]
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Friday, January 20, 2023 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2023, Gig Guide plus Club Events
The Hackles and Lizzie No – Celtic Connections 2023
22 January, 2023 – 7.30 p.m. Drygate Brewery, 85 Drygate Glasgow G4 0UT Celtic Connections 19 January – 5 February, 2023 Oregon duo The Hackles impressed with their debut album, but it was the follow-up, 2019’s A Dobritch Did As A Dobritch Should, that established them well beyond the shores of the USA. In the UK, The […]
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Aoife O’Donovan and Jack Badcock, OranMor, Celtic Connections 2023
1 February, 2023, 7.30p.m. OranMor, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8QX Celtic Connections 2023 – 19 January until 5 February Grammy award-winning artist Aoife O’Donovan performs her new album Age Of Apathy with her band. Aoife operates in a thrilling musical world beyond genre. She has released 3 critically-acclaimed and boundary-blurring solo albums including her most recent record, […]
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Thursday, January 19, 2023 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2023, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Celtic Connections 2023: Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys with Ainsley Hamill Band
Saturday 28 January, 2023, 7.30 p.m. Òran Mór,Top of Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX Celtic Connections proudly presents Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys with Ainsley Hamill Band. Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys bring their acclaimed second album, The Wishing Tree, to Celtic Connections 2023. Expect to hear uplifting melodies, soaring harmonies, high-octane instrumentals and stunning […]
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Friday, January 13, 2023 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2023, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Celtic Connections 2023: The Poozies and Fras
Saturday, 21 January, 2023 at 7.30 p.m. Òran Mór, The Venue, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX Exciting arrangements and heart-tugging vocal harmonies are The Poozies’ hallmarks, and they’re back onstage at Celtic Connections performing a fantastic collection of songs and tunes. Named after a den of iniquity frequented by Robert Burns, this “all-female […]
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Afro Celtic Connections with Rise Kagona, Samba Sene & Diwan and Chief Chebe
27 January, 2023 Saint Luke’s, 17 Bain Street, Glasgow G40 2JZ Experience a cocktail of the best afro-fusion, pan-global, and dance-fever music. To celebrate our 30th edition, we’re showcasing Scotland’s best African talents and collaborative world musicians. The line up includes Rise Kagona, Samba Sene and Diwan, and Chief Chebe and the Glasgow African Balafon Orchestra (GABO). Don’t miss this afro-fusion pan-global […]
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2023, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events
Blazin’ Fiddles and Ævestaden at Celtic Connections 2023
28 January, 2023 Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 3QA Buy Tickets Celtic Connections 2023 – 19 January – 5 February, 2023 Blazin’ Fiddles Blazin’ Fiddles are back setting the stage alight with a dynamic show that brings together a wealth of musical talents from across the Highlands and Islands. Formed in 1998 as a […]
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Celtic Connections Anniversary Concert 2023
19 January, 2023 7.30 p.m. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY Opening Gala From only a handful of shows back in the first year of Celtic Connections in 1994, no-one could have foreseen the festival it is today. Its development since then has paralleled Scotland’s extraordinary musical blossoming over the past […]
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Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2023, Music, Pat's Home Page Blog
Workshop of Gospel Song, Celtic Connections 2023
21 January, 2023, 10.30 a.m. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 695 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG Celtic Connections 9th January – 5 February, 2023 Chris Judge, founder and director of Soul Nation Choir www.soulnationchoir.com, will lead this workshop of Gospel song. It will be focussed on a fun warm up, harmonies, confidence building performance tips. His ease […]
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