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Transatlantic Sessions 20th anniversary tour revealed

November 18, 2022 Emily Dongray 0

The Transatlantic Sessions concert series celebrates its 20th-Anniversary next year with another diverse version of the format. A fresh cross-generational array of Scottish, Irish and North American-based special guests join the regular all-star instrumental line-up for […]

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Karen Matheson “Still Time”

February 2, 2021 Gordon Sharpe 0

A smooth-voiced Celtic offering amid the ghost of Robert Burns Karen Matheson is well known as the long term voice of Capercaillie though she has also produced 4 solo albums and now 5 with her most […]

Blue Rose Code Caledonia Soul @Celtic Connections, The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, 30th January 2020

February 4, 2020 Paul Kerr 0

Celtic Connections is well known for its set pieces – curated concerts gathering a wealth of musicians together. Transatlantic Sessions began as a television programme but its live incarnation was premiered at Celtic Connections almost two […]

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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Sharon Van Etten - Tramp
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RE: John Hammond has gone
He'll be a sad loss. I've never been much of a blues fa...
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ry Cooder - Into the Purple Valley
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Rich Hopkins, El Otro Lado. Excellent Tucson desert roc...
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RE: John Hammond has gone
Sad news.
By Paul Kerr , 17 hours ago
John Hammond has gone
He brought country and electric blues to a new generati...
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RE: New Sturgill, oops, new Johnny Blues Skies I mean
Out now on YouTube.
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Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds - Mutiny After ...
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Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds

Johnny Blue Skies to release new album “Mutiny After Midnight” next week

March 3, 2026 0

Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds, along with the label High Top Mountain Records, have joined forces with Atlantic Music Group’s Atlantic Outpost for the forthcoming release of Mutiny After Midnight which will be released […]

Crooked Fingers “Swet Deth”

March 3, 2026 0

A personal, introspective and emotional charged record featuring some great collaborations. After a 15 year break, Eric Bachmann has resurrected the moniker Crooked Fingers, a name taken from his grandfather’s CB radio handle, to release a […]

More People Should Really Know About: Ethan Setiawan

March 3, 2026 0

Since his arrival on the instrumental music scene, mandolinist Ethan Setiawan has enjoyed pushing creative boundaries, even as he continues to embrace the traditional sounds of his chosen instrument. That approach helped him get welcomed into […]

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