Celtic Connections, one of the highlights of the americana year (indeed the first highlight of each year) has announced its line-up for 2017 which is cracking as always – 2,100 artists (!) in 20 venues across Glasgow. The festival opens with a special performance from Laura Marling & the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, and a host of events follow, including performances from Calexico, Tom Russell, the Felice Brothers, Seth Lakeman, Tom Paxton, Billy Bragg & Joe Henry and Eliza Carthy. There are also performances from our friends at Brookfield Knights including Ozere, 3Hattrio and Nathan Bell. Head over to the Celtic Connections website for full details and tickets.
Celtic Connections Launch 2017 Programme
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Classic Americana AlbumsClassic Americana Albums: Turnpike Troubadours “Diamonds and Gasoline”
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Classic Americana Albums: Great Speckled Bird “Great Speckled Bird”
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Classic Americana Albums: Drive-By Truckers “The Dirty South”
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Classic Americana Albums: Gram Parsons “Grievous Angel”
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Classic Americana Albums: Nanci Griffith “Other Voices / Other Rooms”
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The First TimeThe First Time: Keith Hargreaves – The Specials, Madness etc. Camden Electric Ballroom – 21st July 1979
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The First Time: Tim Martin – The Boomtown Rats Colston Hall, Bristol 28th June1978
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The First Time: Guy Lincoln – The Pink Fairies, The Marquee Club, London, 3rd August 1976
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The First Time: Darren Lumbroso – The Jam, Michael Sobell Sports Centre, London, 12th December 1981
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The First Time: Martin Johnson – The Who, ABC Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees, October 22nd, 1970
Hopefully I’ll be able to offer some AUK coverage. It’s always a great start to the year.
Great line-up : and even if you can’t make it to Glasgow it’s worth checking who is playing as so many people, especially non-UK artists, tack on a mini-tour either before or after their appearance at Celtic Connections.