Many congratulations to all those who took part in The Danny Kyle Open Stage this year – absolutely fantastic!

But there can be only six Finalists and here they are – they will play in Adelades today, Saturday 2 February from 4.00 to 6.00pm.

PLEASE NOT THAT THIS IS SOLD OUT but you can listen in live on Celtic Music Radio on 1530AM and online.

 

 

Gria –  From Glasgow www.facebook.com/GriaBand
Hailing from Shetland, Orkney, Lewis & Northumberland this recently formed band – have a cultural mi combining Gaelic and Scots and English  traditions.
Gemma Telfer/Lana Eiaine Thomson/Louise Bicham / Ceitlin L.R. Smith.

Recording of their original performance

 

 

Graham Low and Jack Kirkpatrick
These accomplished young musicians from Orkney wowed everyone on the Open Stage at the Orkney Folk Festival. Graham also takes part in ‘The Gathering’ .  They come down from Orkney to play for you today.

 

 

Taylor & Leigh – From Edinburgh  www.soundcloud.com/Talorandleigh
A blend of Nu-Folk-Country Blues  and blisteringly hot play across the length and breadth of the UK, their music has also been used to promote Ken Loch’s film ‘Aye Fond Kiss’.

Recording of their original performance

 

 

Genesee www.soundcloud.com/genesee
Beldina Odenyo singer songwriter, originally from Kenya now resident in Glasgow goes under the name of Genesse and brings her culture and travels to us in her poems and song.

Recording of their original performance

 

 

Mulk – Aberdeen www.facebook.com/mulkx
Harry Gorski- Brown, Hayden Hook and Finlay  Jamieson make up this trio, bringing a fusions of gypsy , jazz, folk, improvisation, classical, fund and world ! With their

own compositions make up this new and vibrant trio.

Recording of their original performance

 

Elliot Morris www.elliottmorris.co.uk/
The 23 year-old singer-songwriter from Lincolnshire  began playing electric guitar when he was 11, but launched his solo set at 17, just a year after starting to explore the possibilities of the acoustic instrument! Playing at many English Festivals in 2012.

Recording of their original performance

 

Once again many, many congratulations to the Danny Finalists and to all who took part

Broadcast live from Adelaides between 4.00-6.00pm Monday to Saturday.
If you missed the programme click on Listen Again

Any enquires please forward them to me –
Liz Clark – Co-ordinator and Presenter of The Danny Kyle Open Stage on behalf of Celtic Connections dkos.info@yahoo.com

Doors open at 3.30pm with entry to Hall after sound checks.