| domhnall M Posts: 73 |
Posted: 21-Jan-2010 08:07 Some of the best singers in gaeldom are coming together next week to raise money to aid the relief efforts in Haiti. A concert is being staged in Glasgow on Saturday 30th January and will feature numerous Gold medal-winning performers. Plans are still quite fluid, but the spectacular line-up should include: James Graham, Lindsey Mitchell, Rhona Morrison, Seumas Campbell, Sineag MacIntyre, Kirsteen Grant, Mary Ann Kennedy, Mary Maclean, Lyle Kennedy, Alastair Macathur, Donald M Macinnes and Kenna Campbell. The venue, timing and other details are still to be finalised, and will be posted on here ASAP. |
| Bruce1 Posts: 873 |
Posted: 21-Jan-2010 08:10 Please drop me a line - bruce@celticmusicradio.net - we'd be pleased to publicise it, and perhaps record/broadcast. Bruce. |
| domhnall M Posts: 73 |
Posted: 21-Jan-2010 08:12 Grand - thanks, Bruce. That's fantastic! |
| Oilrig Posts: 2082 |
Posted: 21-Jan-2010 10:15 One of those nights when I'm happy to say maroots are showing! |
| nic a' phlutes Posts: 2289 |
Posted: 21-Jan-2010 11:36 Great stuff Donnie, well done. Does that mean it'll clash with CC gigs? I'm meant to be at the Bevvy Sisters that night and don't really want to miss it.... What about an all day singathon?! |
| RM Posts: 24 |
Posted: 21-Jan-2010 12:12 I'd happily miss a Celtic Connections gig for this! I think it is going to be tremendous, as Maroot would say. |
| bechet Posts: 1670 |
Posted: 21-Jan-2010 12:35 This is a great initiative -any chance of a live recording for posterity if rights could be sorted out? I think there will be scope for further events of this nature over this year given the absence of infrastructure within the country and the longterm challenges |
| dealan-de Posts: 73 |
Posted: 21-Jan-2010 14:41 Good on ya, Donnie! :-) |
| CatF Posts: 15 |
Posted: 21-Jan-2010 19:07 Wow, nice one, Donnie! |
| Mairi Posts: 1027 |
Posted: 21-Jan-2010 23:02 Fantastic initiative! You should get lots of help and support from all quarters for this very worthwhile cause, from footstompers among others, I am sure. |
| RenaRuadh Posts: 243 |
Posted: 22-Jan-2010 06:50 What a great idea. I'll certainly try to come along. |
| domhnall M Posts: 73 |
Posted: 22-Jan-2010 19:50 Just had confirmation that we've managed to book the Glasgow Gaelic School on Berkeley Street for the concert. Big thanks to DJ "Saggy" Smith for his help on that one. |
| boula2 Posts: 2596 |
Posted: 22-Jan-2010 20:17 Excellent idea! I hope the supplies distribution gets quicker very soon. It has to be said though, that these very countries who do not want to live like us, i.e. in a law abiding democracy, which includes Health & Safety, (Building Control), call for our help only at troubled times. Oilrig are there no end to your talents! Comedy also? “One of those nights when I'm happy to say maroots are showing!” Smashing in-joke there which some may not pick up on, more is the pity. |
| RM Posts: 24 |
Posted: 25-Jan-2010 11:28 It's shaping up to be a great night on Saturday. I'm really looking forward to it now. Donnie, is the time and ticket price finalised? |
| domhnall M Posts: 73 |
Posted: 25-Jan-2010 15:22 Yes, the details are pretty much finalised now. The concert will kick off at 7.30pm this Saturday, and tickets will be £10. Norman Macarthur, Darren Maclean, Kirsteen Macdonald and Mary Macmillan are yet more fantastic additions to the line-up. Thanks to everyone for their help and support - it is hugely appreciated! |
| Pict Posts: 2110 |
Posted: 25-Jan-2010 15:36 It sounds like a great idea and a wonderful opportunity - though one I personally can't take up as nowhere near there at the weekend. Bruce - is it clear yet whether Celtic Music Radio can record it? Or broadcast it live? Details would be very much appreciated. |
| Bruce1 Posts: 873 |
Posted: 25-Jan-2010 16:03 Don't think we can broadcast it live, for logistical reasons - most of our outside broadcast kit will be tied up in the concert hall that weekend - but if it can be recorded, that would be great. I've also heard that there may be some BBC interest. I believe domhnall M is hoping to join Mark Sheridan for a chat about the event, on celtic music radio around 12.00 on Wednesday. That would be just before the "Mary's Meals" Haiti discussion, with Iain Anderson, Magnus Macfarlane-Barrow, Jack McConnell and Duncan Bannatyne. |
| Tam O' Shanter Posts: 247 |
Posted: 25-Jan-2010 17:58 boula2 - "Yes we should give regardless; however, will this change the politics of the country long term?" To achieve that you need to hurl cluster bombs at the populace before invading in Abrams tanks. Suppose some countries prefer to take their chances with earthquakes. |
| Bruce1 Posts: 873 |
Posted: 26-Jan-2010 23:01 Bump. Hear domhnall M on Celtic Music Radio discussing this event around 12 noon tomorrow. |
| weeboyagee Posts: 166 |
Posted: 28-Jan-2010 14:25 You going to tell them the programme Donnie? See you all on Saturday night! WBG |
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