All-girl four piece post punk band Savages. The hottest band around, there were probably more A&R people in the crowd than there were fans, all salivating about picking up an all girl Joy Division.
They have a genuine intensity and a raw energy that I have not seen in a band for some time, I expect 2013 to massive for them.
The lineup: Jehnny Beth (vocals), Ayse Hassan (bass), Fay Milton (drums) and Gemma Thompson (guitar).
Savages - Images by Ross Gilmore
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Tuesday 31 January 2012
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy at the Old Fruitmarket
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Images by Ross Gilmore
Will Oldham, better known by his stage name Bonnie Prince Billy last played at Celtic Connections in 2007, I missed that one, so I was determined to get to this show.
I can’t remember being at The Old Fruitmarket and ever seeing an audience so hushed with anticipation, beginning with 'Lion Lair’, the amazing Angel Olsen complemented every song with beautiful harmonies along with Emmet Kelly.
It was great to hear 'I See Darkness’ albeit a slightly more upbeat version. Unfortunately I could not stay to the end, and missed the song by Bakersfield country singer Merle Haggard, I was informed later that I had missed one of the best moments of the entire evening.
It was the highlight of the Celtic Connections so far for me, hope they get him back next year.
I will have to make do with His latest album, 'Wolfroy Goes To Town' and this classic from Viva last Blues, I have a very scratched copy of this packed away in my basement..
Saturday 28 January 2012
Aaron Neville at Celtic Connections Festival at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Aaron Neville - Images by Ross Gilmore
On the occasion of his 71st birthday, Aaron Neville celebrates the authentic, indomitable spirit of his beloved hometown, New Orleans, having once more revisited his original love of gospel – absorbed literally at his granny’s knee – in his 50th year of recording, with 2010’s passionate, prayerful I Know I’ve Been Changed. Reuniting Neville with fellow Big Easy icon Allen Toussaint, who produced the singer’s debut studio session in 1960, it’s his first gospel release since losing his home to Hurricane Katrina, then his wife of 47 years to cancer. But even as he mourns, Neville’s inspirational voice discovers hope and joy both in the album’s longer, full-circle perspective, and at the wellspring of his lifelong faith.
Admiral Fallow + FOUND + Chasing Owls at Celtic Connections
Admiral Fallow + FOUND + Chasing Owls - Images by Ross Gilmore
Admiral Fallow, FOUND, Chasing Owls play the o2 ABC in Glasgow at Celtic Connections 2012 festival.
Having crafted their sound and fan-base from the grassroots up, Glasgow’s Admiral Fallow are hitting the big time, after winning favourite-new-band status across a broad swathe of folk, pop and indie opinion throughout 2011. Matching vividly literate, keenly observed lyrics with big, uplifting melodies and highly sophisticated musicianship, they showcased material from their forthcoming second album, following major acclaim for debut release Boots Met My Face.
Chemikal Underground signing FOUND are an arts collective/experimental pop band who create an unusual mix of garage rock, melodic pop and glitchy electronica, while Edinburgh indie-folk newcomers Chasing Owls have already made waves at the NME Weekender Festival and Go North.
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