Neil McFadyen

Dougie MacLean celebrates his forty years as a recording artist in style at The Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow. Neil shares in the experience of this special one-off evening.

Ged Flood and Manuela Schuette of Mishaped Pearls speak to Folk Radio UK about their new album Thamesis, they provide a fascinating insight into its inception and its influences.

Cora Bissett has succeeded in her dream of bringing the energy of Martyn Bennett’s music, his understanding and passion for his own cultural heritage and the paradox of his equally tragic and uplifting story to the stage.

Mishaped Pearls ‘Thamesis’ confirms the exceptional skills of its creators and earns them a place among those who make a significant contribution to the rich diversity of music we treasure.

In a FRUK exclusive Neil McFadyen talks to Cora Bissett, the Director of GRIT: The Martyn Bennett Story. Plus we have a small video preview taster.

Neil heads to the annual Distil showcase…an annual gathering of musical minds that takes the exuberant creativity of our most talented musicians and pushes it that little bit further.

Neil catches up with the progress of Mike Vass as he embarks on his project to re-create a sea journey around the Western Isles, the mirror of a journey taken by author Neil Gunn in 1937.

I Am Here is a thoroughly refreshing album. Songs driven by Linde’s acoustic guitar, delivered by her distinctive lead vocal and intricate harmonies… there’s more to enjoy each time you listen.

Dead Belgian bring the passion and grace of Jacques Brel’s songs to a modern audience like no one else can and they now feature the gorgeous vocals of Brooke Sharkey.

Sunday driver and their guests have crafted an addictive fusion of indie, jazz and traditional music from the sub-continent that’s every bit as powerful as it is infectious.

Fiona Hunter (Malinky) releases her eponymous debut album – her gift for the interpretation of traditional song and the use of Scots language is unsurpassed.

Neil shares his final Celtic Connections experience at the auditorium at Glasgow’s Mitchell Library with a fabulous double bill: Sharon Shannon & Alan O’Connor / Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas.

Neil shares more highlights from Celtic Connections when he joined a capacity crowd at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to see Lúnasa, Session A9 and Maru Tarang.

The second of our live reviews from Celtic Connections: Neil catches a double delight at Oran Mor with Ross Ainslie and The Olllam. A great night was had by all.

We have our first Celtic Connections live review in: Neil caught two great performances from Albastur Cultural Exchange and an an unlisted appearance by young five-piece Cherry Grove.

Adam Holmes releases his highly anticipated solo début album Heirs & Graces. The album is produced by the legendary John Wood and will be launched at Celtic Connections this month.

Neil catches up with Scottish composer, arranger, performer, producer, teacher – Mike Vass at The OutHouse, Edinburgh as he begins his second run of tour dates for his excellent Decemberwell Project.

“What makes this album unique and worthy, though, is this: the simplicity of popular musical forms has been shone through a prism in Teitur’s mind, and he’s singing the rainbow that emerges.”