Andrew Curry writes: To mark St Andrew’s Day Colin Randall and I have put together a list of 12 songs by Scots singers and bands that we like. This is not an all time best or an attempt to be... Read more →
Colin Randall writes: Sociograss, it says on the tin, are a band from Edinburgh playing American roots, bluegrass and old-time music. And that is what you get. The new album Made It All Up is bursting with compelling musicianship and... Read more →
Colin Randall writes: When I saw that Linda Thompson, one of the finest folk-rock singers the world has known, had written about Bob Dylan at the Royal Albert Hall, I knew I’d be begging for permission to reproduce her words... Read more →
Andrew Curry writes: There are widespread reports that Dylan’s three performances at the Royal Albert Hall in London this month could be his last ever, and at the age of 83 that might not be a complete surprise, despite his... Read more →
Andrew Curry writes: This is the first time that the Siobhan Miller Band has been on tour, apparently. Salut! Live caught them at King’s Place in London—they’d played Liverpool the night before and were on the way to Manchester the... Read more →
Jan 2025 update : this article is getting lots of visits from Ireland. You’re all hugely welcome but feedback would be appreciated in comments below. Also a clue to what brought you here ! I believe an RTE programme has... Read more →
