www.list.co.uk/music A Night of Celtronika
This, as the name might lead you to believe, is a showcase of Celtic and electronic musical fusion, and promises to be a stunner of a show, with more than ten acts supplying the tunes throughout the evening. The List welcomes the return of FOUND’s mighty Cybraphon, the musical robotic wardrobe (pictured) who plays either happy ditties or melancholy dirges, depending on how many hits he’s getting on search engines. Hollywood composer Craig Armstrong, The Pastels and DJ Dolphin Boy, in a collaboration with Future Pilot Indian Pop Art Orkestra will also perform. ■ Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, Fri 28 Jan. Part of Celtic Connections.
second album and supported both Justin Currie and The Proclaimers. He is supported by Craig Jeffrey, the most famous man in Galashiels. ■ Rory McLeod City Halls, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 9pm. £10. The award winning Orcadian singer, multi- instrumentalist and dancing troubadour performs magical music with a broad spectrum of influence from flamenco and blues to Celtic and calypso rhythms. ■ Showcase Scotland Concert The Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 9.30pm. £14. Celebrating the diversity of styles and genres within Scotland, this special concert features folkling Rachel Sermanni, The Poozies, Highland fiddler Mike Vass, The Mick West Band and The Halton Quartet. ‘ ■ BBC Radio 3’s World on 3 Live Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 10pm. £5. See Tue 25. FREE Celtic Connections Late Night Sessions Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 10pm. See Thu 20.
Friday 28 Glasgow FREE Danny Kyle’s Open Stage Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 5pm. See Thu 20. ■ Alistair Hulett Tribute St Andrews in the Square, St Andrews Square, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £12.50. Marking a year to the day since the sudden death of the
Glasgow songsmith and political activist, some of Hulett’s friends gather to celebrate his life and work through music. Performers include Karine Polwart, Nancy Kerr, James Fagan, Dick Gaughan, Roy Bailey and Rory McLeod. ■ Dàimh and Anxo Lorenzo O2 ABC, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £14. Expressive West Highland group Dàimh can turn their hands to everything from fiery footstomping tunes to Gaelic ballads. They are joined by Galician pipe and whistle man Anxo Lorenzo playing pieces from his debut solo album Tiran, which combines rock and jazz flavours with hip hop influences. ■ Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives The Arches, Argyle Street, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £15. The four- time Grammy winner makes his Celtic Connections debut. ■ The New Tradition with Ciorras, Sam Lee, Gillian Frame and Fiona MacAskill Òran Mór, Great Western Road, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £12.50. The young eight-piece Ciorras are joined by English roots musician Sam Lee and fiddlers Frame and MacAskill. ■ Transatlantic Sessions Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £28 (£25). See Thu 27. ■ BBC Alba with Gerry O’Connor and Na Seudan Og The Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, 353 8000. 8pm. £10. The second night in the series, with Na Seudan Og joined by banjoist
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extraordinaire Gerry O’Connor. ■ The Beaton Sisters and Rua Macmillan Trio Tron Theatre, Trongate, 353 8000. 8pm. £12.50. The 2009 BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year, Macmillan is a Nairn boy who’s been performing at some far-flung locales of late. He’s joined by Cape Breton siblings Dawn and Margie whose work is a modern spin on their traditional musical heritage. ■ Emily Smith and The Old Dance School Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 8pm. £12.50. Dumfriesshire’s Emily Smith launches her fourth album Traveller’s Joy alongside superbly accomplished young English septet The Old Dance School. ■ BBC Radio 3’s World on 3 Live Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 10pm. £5. See Tue 25. ■ The Celtic Connections Festival Club The Art School, Renfrew Street, 353 4690. 10pm. £8. See Fri 21. ■ Celtic Connections Late Night Sessions Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 10pm. £5. See Thu 20.
Saturday 29 Glasgow ■ Bodhran for Players Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 11am. £7. Andy May helps you develop your playing style in this workshop for people who can already play. Please bring your own instrument. ■ Celtic Connections Public Workshops: Beginner Mandolin Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 11am. £7. Beginners with a desire to learn and players of other stringed instruments are welcome along to this workshop to learn some typical basic melodies and chords for the mandolin. ■ Celtic Connections Public Workshops: Great Big Groupwork with the Glasgow Fiddle Workshop Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 11am. £7. A massive collective music- making session for those who can already play a fiddle, mandolin, accordion, whistle, harp, ukulele or bodhran. ■ Celtic Connections Public Workshops: Harp Village Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 11am & 1.30pm. £7. Corinna Hewat, Laoise Kelly and Tristan Le Govic lead three different classes on accompaniment and arrangement for harpists. ■ Young Trad Tour with The Atlantic Seaway Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 1pm. £10.50. In preparation for tomorrow’s BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year final, 2010 and 2009 winners Daniel Thorpe and Rua Macmillan lead a programme showcasing former finalists’ talents. ■ Celtic Connections Public Workshops: Come & Try Spoons Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 1.30pm. £7. Eddie Scott leads a noisy workshop exploring the musical properties of cutlery. Bring your own spoons if you like. ■ Mandolin for Players Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 1.30pm. £7. Learn further plectrum techniques with The Lanarkshire Guitar and Mandolin Association, with pieces taken from folk, classical and popular styles. FREE Danny Kyle’s Open Stage Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 5pm. See Thu 20. ■ The Creole Choir of Cuba and Raghu Dixit City Halls, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £16.50. Inspirational fresh polyphony from a rarely heard species of Cuban songmaker. The choir
perform music with the rich cocktail of heritages from Africa to France, all in the Creole tongue. ■ Declan O’Rourke and Joe Pug Òran Mór, Great Western Road, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £12.50. Irish singer- songwriter whose music is rated by Paul Weller. ■ Reel Around the North Sea O2 ABC, Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7.30pm. £10. Music and dance from the nations surrounding the North Sea with Scotland’s Bodega, Kristian Bugge from Denmark on fiddle, Niklas Rosswall from Sweden on nyckelharpa and the group Geitungen from Norway on fiddle, hardanger fiddle, two-row accordion, guitar and mandolin plus Ireland’s Dermot Sheedy (bodhran/drums) and Francis Ward (stepdancer). ■ Roddy Woomble and Amelia Curran St Andrews in the Square, St Andrews Square, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £12.50. The Idlewild frontman showcases music from his forthcoming album as well as material from across his rambling folk-rock repertoire. Newfoundland native and sweet singer Ameila Curran supports him. ■ Tom Fun Orchestra, Orkestra del Sol and Mystery Juice O2 ABC, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 7.30pm. £14. Polish up the dancing clogs for a triple bill of Scots/Canadian rabble- rousers who mix traditional with punk, country and big band for a night of noisy energy – and the Scots dance band of sunshine. ■ Hamish Napier Quintet & Guests City Halls, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 8pm. £10. The former Back of the Moon band member plays alongside a handful of Glasgow’s fine jazz musos. ■ Kathleen MacInnes and the MacCollective Tron Theatre, Trongate, 353 8000. 8pm. £12.50. The South Uist actor/vocalist has been a busy bee since making her name as one of the stars of Gaelic song with her 2006 debut release. She has contributed to Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood among other high-profile projects. The trio led by fiddler Lauren MacColl supports her tonight. ■ Sandy Wright and Guests Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 8pm. £12.50. The veteran guitarist and songwriter is joined by his Toxic Cowboys and some other special guests including Lau to perform songs from his extensive back catalogue. ■ The Celtic Connections Festival Club The Art School, Renfrew Street, 353 4690. 10pm. £8. See Fri 21. ■ Celtic Connections Late Night Sessions Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 10pm. £5. See Thu 20.
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Glasgow ■ Celtic Connections Public Workshops: Harp Village Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 11am. £7. See Sat 29. ■ Celtic Connections Public Workshops: Come&Try Ukulele Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 11am. £7. See Sat 22. ■ New Voices: Angus Lyon Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 1pm. £10.50. The brilliant accordionist and Box Club founder member performs music from across the generations. ■ Hazy Recollections with Special Guests O2 ABC, Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 2.30pm. £10. The Hazy Recollections group sessions aim to bring together diverse artists from the indie, folk and roots scenes, running with a different set of performers and acts every Sunday during the festival. Today’s line-up includes Edinburgh singer-songwriter Alex Cornish, whose DIY debut album When The Traffic Stops got him glowing reviews, and Findlay Napier and his Bar Room Mountaineers. 20 Jan–3 Feb 2011 THE LIST 73