Celtic Connections 2008

Posted by scotaholic
January 11, 2008

16 January - 3 February 2008, Glasgow

Celtic Connections 2008 will launch with Common Ground - a concert to celebrate the festival’s 15th birthday. Fiddler John McCusker will assume the role of Common Grounds Musical Director, and will be joined on-stage by the likes of Karine Polwart, Kris Drever, Sharon Shannon, Mike Scott, Julie Fowlis, James MacIntosh, Ewen Vernal and Chris Thile.
  
Common Ground is a distillation of the spirit of collaboration and camaraderie that Celtic Connections is renowned for, with McCusker describing it as a huge big glorious session Over 100,000 people descend on Glasgow during January to hear home grown and international talent. The festival focuses on the roots of traditional Scottish music and features some of the most prominent names in roots and world music.

Artists appearing at this year’s festival include Steve Earle  Acts appearing elsewhere at the festival include Steve Earle, Lau, Paul Brady and Andy Irvine (performing their eponymous classic album), Shooglenifty, Capercaillie, Moving Hearts and legendary Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman and his band, the Rhythm Kings. Visit Celtic Connections online for more information.

Arts, Music

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Comments
Comment by Ewan on 14 January, 2008 @ 10:11 am

I seen the advertisement for this on George Sq. (Glasgow) yesterday. Should be good!

Comment by scotaholic on 14 January, 2008 @ 11:50 am

Indeed, we can’t wait for the festival to start. So many good acts playing. Burnsong in Oran Mor stands out for me.

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