A great folk and roots mix to welcome in the weekend with featuring new music from Shooglenifty, Richard Thompson, Kila, Blueflint, The Milk Carton Kids and many more.
With Despite the Dark, Rura have not only produced an album of its time for Scotland, but one with the musical breadth and strength to ensure it will appeal to a far wider audience. This is a band growing in stature and confidence, brimming with originality and innovation.
Coming up this month at Kings Place, London is a special Scottish weekend series of events featuring Roddy Woomble, Dick Gaughan, James Grant, Rura, Ewan McLennan, Sorren Maclean & Samantha Whates focusing on Scotland’s rich treasury of words and stories, and the strong tradition of songwriting.
One of this year’s most significant and far reaching commissions at Celtic Connections was ‘The Atlantic Corridor’ curated by Carlos Núñez. Along with a fine list of special guests it was an unforgettable evening.
Johnny shares his highlights from this year’s Wickham Festival including Afro Celt Sound System. Steve Earle, Dick Gaughan, Julie Fowlis, 3 Daft Monkeys and many more.
