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Justin Currie with The Poems

ABC, Glasgow, Sat 20 Jan

15 Jan 2007

CELTIC CONNECTIONS Every year Celtic Connections’ programme throws up nuggets of thoroughly insightful booking, and this gig - showcasing green pastures new for a couple of Scottish artists whose musical careers seemed consigned to yesteryear - must…

Showcase Scotland

15 Jan 2007

The annual influx of agents and promoters invited to the Showcase Scotland weekend at Celtic Connections will be able to join what will doubtless be a substantial public audience for this very tasty array of contemporary Scottish folk talent. Session…

Seth Lakeman

15 Jan 2007

Celtic Connections have secured one of the leading lights in the modern English roots scene, Seth Lakeman, as support for Scottish singer/songwriter Karine Polwart. Bringing a new dynamic and rawness to his intimate performances, Lakeman specialises in…

Shooglenifty

15 Jan 2007

Edinburgh’s folk fusionists Shooglenifty are one of the many exceptional acts making up this year’s Celtic Connections programme. The groundbreaking celtic dance band will be joined by Inuit throat singer Tanya Tagaq Gillis, one of the leaders in…

Robyn Hitchcock & the Venus 3

3 Jan 2007

Almost hidden among the wealth of gigs on offer at Celtic Connections are some true superstars. Of course there’s Robyn Hitchcock, ex-Soft Boys and The Egyptians. Then we come to his backing band, featuring Bill Rieflin of Ministry and Revolting Cocks…

Mary Chapin Carpenter

3 Jan 2007

Celtic Connections have secured the first Scottish show from Mary Chapin Carpenter in five years. And it’s a long overdue return to our shores for the multi-Grammy award-winner, famed for her humorous, fast-paced country-rock songs, though not afraid of…

Celtic Connections

Various venues, Glasgow, Wed 17 Jan-Sun 4 Feb

20 Dec 2006

CELTIC AND BEYOND Glasgow’s massive Celtic Connections festival comes in with the New Year and a new man at the helm. Musician, producer, radio presenter and now CC’s artistic director, Donald Shaw (pictured) admits, ‘It’s been a nightmare - but…

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