December 20, 2005
Celtic Connections
Glasgow, Scotland is home to the world's biggest winter festival - Celtic Connections, and, as ever, there's a few gigs of interest to Country fans.
Following on from last year’s event, the CMA’s “New From Nashville” show features once again. This year’s event showcases the newest member of The Grand Ol’ Opry, DIERKS BENTLY, alongside newcomer JACE EVERETT, at TheTron Theatre on Tuesday, January 17th.
Another showcase, worth catching, is the Rounder Show, at The Tron on the 18th, features Canadian Lynn Miles, alongside Caroline Herring, Dar Williams and Alana Levandoski.
Local band, THE MARYHILLBILLYS will make their mark on the festival with a Sunday afternoon showcase on the 22nd, and support to bluegrass rockers HAYSEED DIXIE on the 28th& 29th.
And dont miss GRETCHEN PETERS. The writer of "Independence Day" for Martina McBride will be at the Tron on the 25th.
The festival will have its own radio station ,Celtic Music Radio broadcasting to the city throughout January. Watch this space for details of "Celtic Country" programmes.
More info on Celtic Connections at 0141 353 8000 or at www.celticconnections.com
Following on from last year’s event, the CMA’s “New From Nashville” show features once again. This year’s event showcases the newest member of The Grand Ol’ Opry, DIERKS BENTLY, alongside newcomer JACE EVERETT, at TheTron Theatre on Tuesday, January 17th.
Another showcase, worth catching, is the Rounder Show, at The Tron on the 18th, features Canadian Lynn Miles, alongside Caroline Herring, Dar Williams and Alana Levandoski.
Local band, THE MARYHILLBILLYS will make their mark on the festival with a Sunday afternoon showcase on the 22nd, and support to bluegrass rockers HAYSEED DIXIE on the 28th& 29th.
And dont miss GRETCHEN PETERS. The writer of "Independence Day" for Martina McBride will be at the Tron on the 25th.
The festival will have its own radio station ,Celtic Music Radio broadcasting to the city throughout January. Watch this space for details of "Celtic Country" programmes.
More info on Celtic Connections at 0141 353 8000 or at www.celticconnections.com
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