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John McCusker and 30 Years of Celtic Connections

Anna Massie is joined by John McCusker live in session at Celtic Connections, celebrating 30 years of his career in music, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the festival.

Anna Massie is joined by John McCusker live in session at Celtic Connections, celebrating his 30th anniversary as a professional musician. We hear some of his standout tracks from the last 30 years, and some of his career highlights as one of the most celebrated fiddle players in Scotland.

We also mark the 30th year of Celtic Connections this year, by catching up with some of the first performers at the festival, and sharing some wonderful archived performances from back in 1994.

1 hour, 55 minutes

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Thu 2 Feb 2023 20:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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Music Played

  • John McCusker

    Wee Michael’s March

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Travelling Folk Recording.

  • John McCusker

    Leaving Friday Harbour

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Travelling Folk Recording.

  • Wolfstone

    Kinnaird House / The Β£10 Float / The Cottage In The Grove

    • The Chase.
    • Iona Records.

  • Sharon Shannon and the Big Band

    Fisherman's Lilt, The / Dedicato A Vares / Rodney Miller's

    • Live At Dolans.
    • The Daisy Label.

  • Richard Thompson

    Beeswing

    • Action Packed: The Best Of The Capitol Years.
    • Capitol / EMI.

  • Elephant Sessions

    Colours

    • What Makes You.

  • Capercaillie

    The Jura Wedding Reels

    • At The Heart Of It All.

  • John McCusker

    I Never Let You Know

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Travelling Folk Recording.

  • Cherish the Ladies

    Down By The Sally Gardens

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording.

  • John McCusker

    Madison Square Set

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Travelling Folk Recording.

  • John McCusker

    The Wishing Tree

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Travelling Folk Recording.

  • Rab Noakes

    Branch

    • Red Pump Special.

  • Session A9

    Far Frae Hame, Cathal’s Magic Fingers

    • Bottlenecks & Arm-Breakers.

  • Grit Orchestra

    Chanter (Live)

  • The Unusual Suspects

    Pressed for Time/Hull’s Reel/St Kilda Wedding

    • Big Like This.
    • Big Bash Records.

  • Fleuves

    Le Fil

    • Fleuves.

  • Mouth Music

    Tomorrow

    • Shorelife.

  • Kepa Junkera

    Bok-Espok

    • Maren.

  • Shooglenifty

    Two Fifty To Vigo

    • Venus in Tweeds.

  • Transatlantic Sessions

    Tribute To Peadar O'Donnell / Takarasaka

    • Transatlantic Sessions 2 Volume One.
    • Iona Records.

Broadcast

  • Thu 2 Feb 2023 20:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland