Edith Bowman presents highlights from Radio Scotland's The Quay Sessions. Music played: Jack Savoretti, Written In Scars Rachel Sermanni, Run Public Service Broadcasting, Spitfire Will Young, Joy White, Private Lives The Cadbury Sisters, I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Edith Bowman brings you the best of BBC Radio Scotland's Quay Sessions. Featuring Newton Faulkner, Idlewild, Turin Brakes and international artists Frazey Ford and Jesse Malin. Features performances from the Quay Stage at the BBC and from the Celtic Connections festival, both in Glasgow. Music played: Newton Faulkner, Up Up And Away Ibeyi, River Lanterns on the Lake, Faultlines Turin Brakes, Rip It Up Frazey Ford, September Fields Idlewild, A Film For The Future Jesse Malin, You Know It's Dark When Atheists Start To Pray
KT Tunstall introduces a collection of highlights from Radio Scotland's live music show. Including performances by James, the Coral, Blue Rose Code, Ocean Colour Scene, Eddi Reader, the Feeling and Frank Turner. Music played: James - Catapult Blue Rose Code - Brave Cedars & Pied Wagtails Frank Turner - Love Forty Down Ocean Colour Scene - Profit in Peace Eddi Reader - Pay The Devil Back to Hell The Feeling - Spiralling The Coral - Fear Machine
Join Roddy Hart on the Quay Session stage as he welcomes rising stars Fatherson, award-winning Kathryn Joseph, international stars The Magic Numbers and KT Tunstall.
Roddy Hart presents more Quay Sessions highlights, including Teenage Fanclub, The Divine Comedy, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Paul Carrack and Frightened Rabbit.
Roddy Hart presents more Quay Sessions highlights, including performances from Dutch Uncles, Lewis and Leigh, Eliza Carthy, Iain Morrison, Alexis Taylor and Sacred Paws.
Highlights from Edwyn Collins, recorded live as part of the 6 Music Festival in Glasgow, as well as British Sea Power, Holly Macve, Bear's Den, Modern Studies, Dan Croll and Pictish Trail.
Roddy Hart shares more musical gems from BBC Radio Scotland's weekly live performance show, The Quay Sessions. This episode includes highlights from The Charlatans, Saint Etienne, Justin Currie and The Pallbearers, Lisa Hannigan, Jack Savoretti, Anchorsong, and The Little Kicks.
Roddy Hart shares a collection of performance highlights drawn from the latest series of The Quay Sessions. This includes songs from soul man JP Cooper and dreadlocked folk rocker Newton Faulkner alongside homegrown talent Roddy Woomble, Blue Rose Code, Callum Beattie and Hue and Cry. There is also a solo piano set from Deacon Blue's Ricky Ross.
Highlights from Belle and Sebastian, The Selecter, Field Music, Out Lines, and more. Filmed as part of BBC Radio Scotland's weekly show.
Roddy Hart introduces a very special archive session from Frightened Rabbit. The incredible musical talent of Scott Hutchison shines through in this performance from November 2016, which sees him accompanied by The Rogue Orchestra. Music played: Frightened Rabbit - Get Out Frightened Rabbit - I Wish I Was Sober Frightened Rabbit - Modern Leper Frightened Rabbit & Rogue Orchestra - Backyard Skulls Frightened Rabbit & Rogue Orchestra - Backyard Skulls Frightened Rabbit & Rogue Orchestra - Death Dream Frightened Rabbit & Rogue Orchestra - Lump Street
Roddy Hart brings the best of the Quay sessions from the last few months, filmed as part of BBC Radio Scotland's weekly music show. Captured on the Quay Stage are performances by Brit rockers Reef, Mastersystem, Gretchen Peters and Arab Strap vocalist Aidan Moffat with guitarist extraordinaire RM Hubbert.
An exclusive gig from Snow Patrol, filmed at The Quay Sessions in Glasgow in front of a small audience of fervent fans, this half-hour programme is a musical treat. It features a range of material from the band, who are back this summer after a seven year break with a new hit album, Wildness. Gary Lightbody, Johnny McDaid and Nathan Connolly perform an intimate acoustic set of new songs and classic hits taking in Chocolate, Run, Chasing Cars and Just Say Yes. Introducing them at this atmospheric session, recorded on the south bank of the Clyde in BBC Scotland’s Pacific Quay headquarters, is Roddy Hart.
Ahead of BBC Music Day 2018 and its key theme celebrating women in music, Roddy Hart presents standout performances from a selection of talented women who have graced The Quay Stage, including Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Lissie, Kathryn Joseph, Lisa Hannigan and Jade Bird. Music Played: Lissie - When Im Alone Uh Huh - Jade Bird Almost It - Sacred Paws Lisa Hannigan - Lille Wildwood Kin - Warrior Daughter Kathryn Joseph - The Bird Sophie Ellis‐Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor
Roddy Hart introduces performance highlights from his weekly BBC Radio Scotland show, including alt-rockers Fatherson, retro-pop chanteurs Tracyanne and Danny, soul boys Hipsway and more.
Arcade is the new project of Irish folk artist Heidi Talbot and Scots singer-songwriter Adam Holmes. Recognised in their own right, the duo have joined forces to create album, Face The Fall. With their accomplished band, Heidi and Tom deliver a set which evokes the timeless Americana of Tom Petty and The Band. Music played: Keep A Hold On Me Reverie I'm Already Gone All We Ever Are
Multi-million selling singer-songwriter Barbara Dickson plays an exclusive set for The Quay Sessions including Caravan Song, Another Suitcase In Another Hall and new song Where Shadows Meet The Light. She also talks to Roddy Hart about the making of her new album, Time Is Going Faster and her career spanning five decades.
Piano man Billy Lockett has been championed by BBC Introducing. He honed his craft performing at open-mic nights and has swiftly grown a huge following. He has supported the likes of Lewis Capaldi and Jeff Lynne’s ELO and is one to watch this year. Music played: Call Me In The Morning Fading Into Grey Empty House Rainstorm Hard Act To Follow
Broken Chanter is the musical project of David MacGregor. The new album was written in Ardnamurchan and Skye and, together with his band, this is a heartwarming showcase of contemporary alt-folk with a traditional core.
Chartreuse are a Birmingham-based quartet, who channel Jeff Buckley, Joni Mitchell and the XX. Their debut EP, Even Free Money Doesn't Get Me Out Of Bed, has received a great response and the band are one to watch in 2020. Music Played: Midnight Oil Tasty Fruity Keep Checking Up On Me Three Days
Iona is a multi-award winning folk singer. Together with cellist Ellen Gira and mandolin player Callum Morton-Teng, the trio perform reinterpretations of Appalachian ballads and American old-time tunes.
Isobel Campbell returns to the musical fray with a brand new album, There Is No Other, for 2020. Previously a member of Belle And Sebastian, Isobel has carved a successful solo career and also collaborated on 3 albums with Mark Lanegan. She makes her debut on The Quay Sessions to preview her new songs ahead of a UK tour.
James Grant is one of Scotland's best loved singer-songwriters. He’s joined for this set by The Hallelujah String Quartet to play a selection of new material, covers and Love And Money favourites. Music played: Lips Like Ether What Do We See When We Look At The Stars? Last Ship On The River Jocelyn Square
Keeley takes a break from her successful film and TV career to release her debut album, Debris. Raised in Oldham by her grandmother, Keeley grew up entranced by singers Judy Garland and Doris Day and took opera singing lessons in her youth. With influences including Scott Walker and Nico, her avant-garde collection has been gathering positive reviews and she will showcase songs ahead of her appearance at Celtic Connections. Music played: It’s Raining Look To Yourself Lost Start Again
For the first time in over five years, King Creosote will be performing songs from his stunning From Scotland with Love album with his band. This is an exclusive preview before returning to the live arena for a string of shows around Scotland.
Americana duo My Darling Clementine are husband and wife Michael Weston King & Lou Dalgleish. They bring their band to showcase original songs and covers taken from their recent Country Darkness album, interpreting the songs of Elvis Costello.
Olivia Lane is a fast-rising star from Houston who takes her cue from Shania Twain and Taylor Swift. She relocated to country music capital Nashville to pursue her musical career and drops in to The Quay sessions during her UK tour.
Pictish Trail is Isle Of Eigg resident Johnny Lynch. His last album, Future Echoes, was shortlisted for the Scottish Album Of The Year Award and he also runs his own DIY label Lost Map Records and the island’s Howlin’ Fling Festival. Pictish Trail’s live shows are always bold, wild, and kaleidoscopic affairs - expect the unexpected!
Rachael Dadd is a brilliant contemporary folk artist who spent time in This Is The Kit and released her new solo album Flux in November. Living half her time as a travelling musician in Japan, Rachael has used her experiences to develop her innovative song writing, which has seen her gain a reputation as a pioneering and thought provoking artist, unafraid to push the boundaries of folk and pop.
Folk-noir singer Rachel Sermanni returns to the Quay Stage to share songs from her powerful new album, So It Turns.
Ren Harvieu showcases her upcoming album Revel In The Drama, written and produced with Romeo Stodart of The Magic Numbers. Described as a brilliant and bolder take on her timeless pop classicism, this album follows up 2012’s hit album Through The Night and marks her welcome return to the UK music scene.
Rick Redbeard is an alt-folk singer-songwriter from the acclaimed Chemikal Underground stable. Singer with The Phantom Band, his debut solo album was nominated for the Scottish Album Of The Year Award and his style of folk balladry has drawn comparisons with Bonnie Prince Billy and Smog.
Rory Butler is a Scottish acoustic troubadour who has attracted comparisons to John Martyn and Jeff Buckley and shared a stage with the likes of Paul Weller, Lucy Rose and Richard Thompson. He previews songs from his forthcoming debut album, Window Shopping, and performs a classic Scottish cover. Music played: Mind Your Business Discover The Lover Lynda's Café Cigarettes In Silence Have I Come Down
Snowgoose is the songwriting duo of guitarist Jim McCulloch and singer Anna Sheard. They’ll be previewing songs from new album The Making Of You, tracing a line through ‘60s West Coast psychedelia and early ‘70s folk-rock.
The Pearlfishers, led by David Scott, deliver a showcase set with songs from their new album, Love & Other Hopeless Things. A collective from Scotland’s west coast music scene, they specialise in timeless songwriting reminiscent of Van Dyke Parks and Burt Bacharach. Music played Up With The Larks Love & Other Hopeless Things Could Be A Street Could Be A Saint Open Up Your Colouring Book Send Me A Letter Blue Riders On The Range
The Wind and The Wave are American roots duo Dwight Baker and Patty Lynn, recently in the UK to support Stereophonics on their arena tour. They dropped in to the show to perform a stripped back set.
Celtic-soul band Tide Lines showcase songs from their album Eye Of The Storm. They’re festival stalwarts from the Highlands and Islands who forge their traditional sound with a classic American influence.
Roddy Hart introduces The Twilight Sad captured live at Saint Luke’s in Glasgow for The Quay Sessions. They perform songs from their outstanding album ‘It Won/t Be Like This All The Time’ and a powerful version of Frightened Rabbit’s ‘Keep Yourself Warm’. Music played: [10 Good Reasons For Modern Drugs] VTr Sunday Day13 I/m Not Here [Missing Face] Let/s Get Lost Keep Yourself Warm (Frightened Rabbit cover) And She Would Darken The Memory
Award-winning folk artist Karine Polwart makes her debut on the show with her Scottish Songbook band. Featuring interpretations of classic homegrown music by the likes of John Martyn and Big Country alongside reversions of Chvrches and Biffy Clyro, it exemplifies Karine’s genre-busting, contemporary approach to her craft. Tracks performed (original artists) The Mother We Share (CHVRCHES) Swim Until You Can’t See Land (Frightened Rabbit) Chance (Big Country) Here Comes the Rain Again (Eurythmics) Smalltown Boy (Bronski Beat) Women of the `World (Ivor Cutler) Read All About `It (Emeli Sandé)
Brit Award winner Tom Walker delights The Quay Sessions’ audience with a stripped-back set filmed at BBC Scotland earlier this year. Featuring hit single Just You And I and an exclusive performance of Leave a Light On with The Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Music played: Angels Fly Away With Me Just You and I All That Matters Blessings Tom Walker & The Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Leave a Light On
Festive cheer as Roddy Hart dons his Santa hat and steps into Christmas with the annual Quay Sessions party! The live music will be provided by three of Scotland’s best loved bands - Altered Images, Hipsway and Hue and Cry. A selection box of Scottish classics with a few Christmas covers thrown in – grab your sleigh bells and join the fun
Idlewild are back in the spotlight with hit album, Interview Music. With their 25th anniversary coming up next year, the band have evolved beyond their indie-punk roots to deliver their most sonically adventurous collection to date. Watch high-octane versions of new songs and classics including Little Discourage and A Film For The Future.
Arcade is the new project of Irish folk artist Heidi Talbot and Scots singer-songwriter Adam Holmes. Recognised in their own right, the duo have joined forces to create album, Face The Fall. With their accomplished band, Heidi and Tom deliver a set which evokes the timeless Americana of Tom Petty and The Band.
Award winning folk artist Karine Polwart makes her debut on the show with her Scottish Songbook band. The album gave her a Top 40 hit this year. Featuring interpretations of classic homegrown music by the likes of John Martyn and Big Country alongside reversions of Chvrches and Biffy Clyro it exemplifies Karine’s genre-busting, contemporary approach to her craft.
The Pearlfishers, led by David Scott, deliver a showcase set with songs from their new album, Love & Other Hopeless Things. A collective from Scotland’s west coast music scene, they specialise in timeless songwriting reminiscent of Van Dyke Parks and Burt Bacharach.
Roddy Hart presents a night of live music filmed at BBC Scotland’s Pacific Quay, showcasing talent from Celtic Connections 2021. Featuring performances from Sorren Maclean and Hannah Fisher, emerging talent Heir of The Cursed and true legends of the Scottish Folk Scene, the mighty Breabach.
Roddy Hart is back on The Quay Sessions stage to bring you highlights from this year’s Celtic Connections Festival. Featuring music by Scots singer Fiona Hunter and singer-songwriter Rory Butler, while Admiral Fallow celebrate ten years since the release of their debut album.