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Wednesday 8 February 2023 | 7:30pm  

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Transatlantic Sessions 2023

Transatlantic Session @ GRCH credit Gaelle Beri - WEB

Transatlantic Sessions 2023

THIS EVENT HAS PASSED

“A phenomenal group of musicians. . . The synchronicity and tightness of the band was incredible. . . an evening of spectacular traditional music-making from both sides of the great ocean.(The Arts Desk)

One of Celtic Connections’ most enduring and beloved institutions, Transatlantic Sessions celebrates its 20th edition, once again drawing deep on the kindred traditions of Scotland, Ireland and the US, while continuing to break new ground. First-time guest singers line up alongside returning favourites; centuries-old songs and tunes interweave with original material, and the time-honoured session-style format consistently delivers fresh collaborative magic.

Among the vocal cast, Martha Wainwright puts a unique, fearlessly cathartic stamp on her family’s tradition of chronicling life through song. 2021’s fifth album, Love Will Be Reborn, eloquently charts her journey through loss and divorce towards hope and healing. “What an extraordinary artist Martha Wainwright is.” (Independent)

With a new solo LP reportedly in the works, Hothouse Flowers frontman Liam Ó Maonlai is one of Irish music’s most compelling performers, channelling influences from sean nós to classic soul.

Revered Capercaillie vocalist Karen Matheson followed up 2015’s all-Gaelic release Urram with Still Time in 2021, an exquisite collection of traditional and contemporary songs in Scots and English.

Following huge acclaim for Amythyst Kiah’s 2021 sophomore release Wary + Strange, 2022 saw her opening for The Who on their North American tour. “A masterful blend of lonesome folk and neo-blues” (Rolling Stone).

Allison de Groot and Tatiana Hargreaves are both leaders in the young generation of roots musicians. Their self-titled debut album earned the duo the Independent Music Awards “Best Bluegrass Album” and a nomination from IBMA for “Best Liner Notes of the Year.”

As ever, the show’s über-seasoned house band – most of them Transatlantic Sessions stalwarts, helmed by joint masters of ceremonies Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas – is a crème-de-la-crème selection of Celtic and Americana roots talent, including Phil Cunningham, John Doyle, Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker, Donald Shaw, James Mackintosh and Daniel Kimbro. 

ℹ️ Useful Information

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Timings
4.45pm: Building opens
7pm: Doors to Sage One
7.30pm – 8.50pm: First half
Interval
9.10pm – 10.30pm: Second half
11pm: Last orders
Timings are subject to change 

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Dine with us

Dine With Us

We are delighted that our restaurant is back open!

Pre-concert dining is back! Our restaurant re-opens for the 22/23 season. Why not add dining to your ticket booking? Book online (by using the link below) or through Box Office.

Bookings close at 3pm on the day of the concert. 

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