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Last night we were in the audience at Glasgow Concert Hall for this wonderful show. It was part of the Celtic Connections programme. The performances were wonderful and as such … Continue reading Roaming Roots Revue: Icons Vol. 2
The following short films are ‘Black Star Productions’. The first film was made in the days immediately following David Bowie’s death: A wee space in the whole of time: A … Continue reading David Bowie
Last week, I was fortunate to be in Glasgow with Sian and Rachel, to hear Katherine Priddy sing Eurydice This short film is an imaginative ‘presentation‘ of Katherine’s song.
The Lemon Tree Hotel, Aberdeen [previously known as The Lemon Tree Tavern] was demolished in 1867. It was originally sited on Huxter Row [a narrow street also long gone]. However … Continue reading Lemon Tree Hotel
We are fortunate to have tickets to see Windblown by Karine Polwart at Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh for Monday 11th August. These are some extracts from yesterday’s Scotsman:
Yesterday, ‘Back at Doune the Rabbit Hole‘: To play, Shang-a-lang, please click here or on the image above.
Yesterday we were back at Doon the Rabbit Hole. Rachel was with us. The Bay City Rollers played [only one band member survives] and also the Blockeads [without Ian Dury]. … Continue reading Back Doune the Rabbit Hole
To play ‘Look at those cavemen go’ please click here. Filmed in Colinton tunnel. Music credit: Hamish Hawk singing ‘Life on Mars?’, Celtic Connections, Glasgow Concert Hall, 27 January 2025