Live Reviews

Celtic Connections 2012: Thea Gilmore - Don't Stop Singing

Celtic Connections 2012: Thea Gilmore – Don’t Stop Singing

by Neil McFadyen 16 February 2012 Live Reviews

For Celtic Connections 2012, Thea Gilmore brought her much acclaimed Sandy Denny project Don’t Stop Singing to The Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow.

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Live Review: Celtic Connections 2012 - World Turned Upside Down

Celtic Connections 2012 – World Turned Upside Down

by Neil McFadyen 14 February 2012 Live Reviews

Celebrating the links between folk music around the world and protest song, at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall.

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Live Review: The Secret Sisters @ Union Chapel, London

The Secret Sisters @ Union Chapel, London

by Rachel Devine 8 February 2012 Live Reviews

Alabama duo Laura and Lydia Rogers have arguably two of the best voices in contemporary American country music.

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Celtic Connections 2012 Live Review: Kris Drever

Celtic Connections 2012 Live Review: Kris Drever Trio

by Neil McFadyen 6 February 2012 Live Reviews

Read our live Celtic Connections Kris Drever Trio ‘EP Launch’ review with Kris, Éamonn Coyne and Megan Henderson!

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Celtic Connections 2012 Review: Jaadu

Celtic Connections 2012 Review: Jaadu

by Neil McFadyen 6 February 2012 Live Reviews

Jaadu is a meeting of great musical minds that has resulted in a unique experience and an unforgettable performance.

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Celtic Connections 2012 Review: At First Light

Celtic Connections 2012 Review: At First Light

by Neil McFadyen 3 February 2012 Live Reviews

At First Light took to the stage at the splendid City Halls in Glasgow, in support of Jaadu, as part of Celtic Connections with a set that delighted the audience from start to finish.

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Russian Red & Rachel Sermanni @ Union Chapel

Russian Red & Rachel Sermanni @ Union Chapel

by Melanie McGovern 31 January 2012 Live Reviews

Read our live review of Russian Red & Rachel Sermanni’s performance at Union Chapel and watch video highligts of the evening.

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Celtic Connections 2012 Review: The Shoogle Project

Celtic Connections 2012 Review: The Shoogle Project

by Neil McFadyen 30 January 2012 Live Reviews

The Shoolge Project at Celtic Connections was part gig, part show, part ceilidh…a good night out is rarely as good as this!

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Celtic Connections Review: Move

Celtic Connections 2012 Review: Move

by Neil McFadyen 27 January 2012 Live Reviews

Our first in a series of reviews of Celtic Connections 2012: MOVE is a dynamic show that blends traditional and modern cultures.

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Live / Album Review: Ani DiFranco - Which Side Are You On?

Live / Album Review: Ani DiFranco – Which Side Are You On?

by Rachel Devine 17 January 2012 Live Reviews

★★★★★
Ani DiFranco’s ‘Which Side Are You On?’ is a phenomenal album by any standards, but all the more so because it’s a composite of everything that’s excellent about DiFranco’s music.

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Live Review: First Aid Kit @ London, Bush Hall

Live Review: First Aid Kit @ London, Bush Hall

by Michael Farrant 14 December 2011 Features

Michael Farrant caught First Aid Kit at London’s Bush Hall last week. The noise of the audience reached ear-splitting volume as the sisters took to the stage…

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Live Review: Scots Trad Music Awards 2011

Live Review: Scots Trad Music Awards 2011

by Findlay Napier 8 December 2011 Live Reviews

Findlay Napier gives us a behind the scenes account of Scots Trad Music Awards 2011, the nearest thing Scottish folkies have to the office Christmas party!

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Live Review: Catherine MacLellan @ CCA, Glasgow

Live Review: Catherine MacLellan @ CCA, Glasgow

by Rachel Devine 21 November 2011 Live Reviews

Catherine MacLellan, one the finest voices in North American folk music, makes her first performance in Scotland. Rachel Devine was there for the prestigious gig.

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Anna Calvi @ Shepherd's Bush Empire

Anna Calvi @ Shepherd’s Bush Empire

by Melanie McGovern 9 November 2011 Live Reviews

Melanie Mcovern managed to catch Mercury nominee Anna Calvi at her sell out show at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire earlier this month.

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Live Review: Yann Tiersen @ The Roundhouse

Yann Tiersen @ The Roundhouse

by Melanie McGovern 25 October 2011 Live Reviews

Melanie McGovern heads to the unique space at Camden’s Roundhouse for a performance by Yann Tiersen.

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Live Review: Sarah MacDougall

Live Review: Sarah MacDougall

by Michael Farrant 21 October 2011 Live Reviews

Michael Farrant caught Sarah MacDougall on her album launch tour for ‘The Greatest Ones Alive’ in Norwich’s Tombland.

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Wilderness of Manitoba @ The Slaughtered Lamb

Wilderness of Manitoba @ The Slaughtered Lamb

by Melanie McGovern 11 October 2011 Live Reviews

Melanie heads to the Slaughtered Lamb to catch Canada’s ‘Wilderness of Manitoba’ who put on a great show!

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Joseph Topping - Glenfarg Village Folk Club

Joseph Topping at Glenfarg Village Folk Club

by Neil McFadyen 7 October 2011 Live Reviews

Joseph Topping calls into the award winning Glenfarg Village Folk Club for a solo performance.

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