Seirm - Episode Guide

The first episode of the music series Seirm is presented by top musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in the atmospheric Cottiers Theatre before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2015, this eclectic show features incendiary performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing in this programme are acclaimed singer Mairi MacInnes, the Alan Kelly Gang, Luka Bloom and US jazz sensations the California Feetwarmers, bringing old-time music to Celtic Connections.

The second episode of the music series Seirm is presented by top musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in the atmospheric Cottiers Theatre before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2015, this eclectic show features performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations. In this programme are acclaimed singer Mischa MacPherson appearing with Lahore Cèilidh Mòr from Pakistan, Adam Cohen, Hannah Beaton accompanied by the voices of iComplete from South Africa, and Canadian outfit Fish & Bird.The second episode of the music series Seirm is presented by top musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in the atmospheric Cottiers Theatre before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2015, this eclectic show features performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

In this programme are acclaimed singer Mischa MacPherson appearing with Lahore Cèilidh Mòr from Pakistan, Adam Cohen, Hannah Beaton accompanied by the voices of iComplete from South Africa, and Canadian outfit Fish & Bird.

The third episode of the music series Seirm is presented by top musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in the atmospheric Cottiers Theatre before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2015, this eclectic show features performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing in this episode is the acclaimed singer Adam Cohen. Seirm celebrates Celtic music including the some of the best musicians from Scotland and Ireland in the shape of Danú - appearing with the legendary Dónal Lunny - and the brilliant Breabach.

The fourth episode of the music series Seirm is presented by top musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in the atmospheric Cottiers Theatre before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2015, this eclectic show features performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing in this episode is the acclaimed pairing of Cahalen Morrison and Eli West singing with Orkney singer Kris Drever. Another musical collaboration takes place when Karen Casey joins the McCrary Sisters, a gospel act from the United States. Closer to home we'll see the talented band Gria, fronted by Ceitlin LR Smith.

Music programme presented by musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Seirm was filmed during Celtic Connections, and this show features A Stór Mo Chroí, Cahalen Morrison, Eli West and Kris Drever.

The first episode of Seirm is presented by broadcaster Cathy MacDonald. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2016, this eclectic show features incendiary performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing in this programme are country music star Kris Kristofferson, acclaimed singer Maggie MacInnes, Roddy Hart and The Lonesome Fire, Ballaké Sissoko and Vincent Ségal, Siobhan Miller and the influential Lúnasa from Ireland. A line-up guaranteed to raise your spirits.

The second episode of the music series Seirm is presented by broadcaster Cathy MacDonald. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2016, this eclectic show features performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing in this programme are acclaimed singer Gillebride MacMillan appearing with Kyle Carey from the US; James Grant; The Wainwright Sisters and, from France, Piaf! The Show.

The third episode of the music series Seirm presented by broadcaster Cathy MacDonald. Filmed in the atmospheric former cinema the Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2016, this eclectic show features performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing tonight is the acclaimed singer Siobhan Wilson. Seirm also celebrates Celtic music including the some of the best musicians from Scotland and Ireland in the shape of Kathleen NicAonghais, Dermot Byrne, Mike Vass agus Brian Finnegan and the brilliant Blue Rose Code.

Cathy MacDonald presents the fourth episode in the music series. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2016, this eclectic show features performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing in this episode is acclaimed musician Julie Fowlis, plus Altan, Robert Robertson, Flavia Coelho and Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan.

Music programme presented by broadcaster Cathy MacDonald. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2016, this eclectic show features performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing are Robert Robertson, onstage with the Irish supergroup Altan; Siobhan Wilson; Ruth Keggin from the Isle of Man; and Flavia Coelho from Brazil.

The sixth episode of the music series Seirm, presented by broadcaster Cathy MacDonald. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2016, this eclectic show features performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing are legendary musician Kris Kristofferson alongside Lúnasa, Siobhan Miller, The Wainwright Sisters and Kathleen MacInnes.

The first episode of Seirm is presented by musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2017, this eclectic show features lively performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing in this programme are country music giant Mary Chapin Carpenter, acclaimed singers Eilidh Cormack and Roberta Sá, McGoldrick, McCusker, Doyle - a band with both Irish and Scottish roots - and the close harmonies of Darlingside. A line-up guaranteed to raise your spirits!

The second episode of Seirm is presented by musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2017, this eclectic show features lively performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing in this programme are Dirk Powell, acclaimed singers Karan Casey and Sarah Jarosz, newcomers Las - a band with both Irish and Scottish roots - and the influential Four Men and A Dog. A line-up guaranteed to raise your spirits!

The third episode of Seirm is presented by musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2017, this eclectic show features lively performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

This episode has an international flavour and includes Tift Merritt, from the USA, and Plu, from Wales. There is also Cathy Ann MacPhee and Patsy Seddon, musical sisters Brìghde and Stephanie Campbell, and Atlantic Arc, a band with roots in both Ireland and Scotland.

The fourth episode of Seirm is presented by musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2017, this eclectic show features lively performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

This episode features internationally renowned bands and musicians including Ímar, Sarah Jarosz from the US, Roberta Sá from Brazil, Vishtèn from Canada, and Las, a band with roots in both Ireland and Scotland.

The fifth episode of Seirm is presented by musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2017, this eclectic show features lively performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

This episode features internationally renowned bands and musicians including Darlingside, Tift Merritt, Atlantic Arc, Eilidh Cormack and Innes White, Karan Casey, Gareth Bonello and Joy Dunlop, as well as Darlingside. Closing the show are acclaimed trio, McGoldrick, McCusker, Doyle.

The sixth episode of Seirm is presented by musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2017, this eclectic show features lively performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

This episode has an international flavour and includes Mary Chapin Carpenter, Vishtèn, and Cathy Ann MacPhee and Patsy Seddon.

The first episode of Seirm is presented by Mary Ann Kennedy and Dòmhnall Eòghainn MacKinnon. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2018, this eclectic show features lively performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing are stars of Americana I'm With Her, acclaimed singer Kim Carnie, Notify - a band with jazz and trad music roots, and the renowned Ross Ainslie and the Sanctuary Band. A line-up guaranteed to raise your spirits.

The second episode of Seirm is presented by musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2018, this eclectic show features lively performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing in this programme are acclaimed singer-songwriter Rory Butler, Finnish band Frigg, Dàimh, Lau and top musicians Coyne, Byrne and Doyle.

The third episode of Seirm is presented by musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2018, this eclectic show features lively performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing in this programme are acclaimed singer-songwriter Declan O'Rourke; Lahira, a four-piece band with musical roots in India, England and Scotland; a talented duo Ross Couper and Tom Oakes; and US singer-songwriter Laura Cortese.

The fourth episode of Seirm is presented by musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2018, this eclectic show features lively performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing in this programme are acclaimed piper, singer and composer Jarlath Henderson; Notify, the young jazz-influenced band with musical roots in Ireland; and a band who are ambassadors for traditional music, Lau.

The fifth episode of Seirm is presented by Mary Ann Kennedy and Dòmhnall Eòghainn MacKinnon. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2018, this eclectic show features lively performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing in this episode are a star of Americana, Sierra Hull; acclaimed singer-songwriter Findlay Napier and the renowned musicians Coyne, Byrne and Doyle - a line up guaranteed to raise your spirits.

Seirm is presented by musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2018, this eclectic show features lively performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing in this programme are young singer-songwriter Kim Carnie; musical sisters from Alabama The Secret Sisters; and Rory Butler, a musician who is brimful of songs and talent.

The first episode of Seirm is presented by Mary Ann Kennedy and Dòmhnall Eòghainn MacKinnon. Filmed in the atmospheric Hillhead Bookclub before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2019, this eclectic show features lively performances from the best of the festival alongside some unique musical collaborations.

Appearing in this episode are stars of Americana, The Local Honeys; acclaimed singer Blue Rose Code; Dreamer's Circus - a band with jazz, classical and trad music roots; and the renowned Lahira. A line-up guaranteed to raise your spirits.

Loudon Wainwright III has enjoyed a remarkable career in music and has a natural songwriting gift. Armed only with a guitar, Wainwright is as sharp as ever, tearing into his back catalogue with considerable gusto. Tim O'Brien is a veteran of folk and bluegrass, a versatile singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Here, his sound is given a melodic lift with a warm harmony vocal from O'Brien's partner Jan Fabricius, supplementing his own considerable gifts as a talented musician and interpreter of songs. Composer Gillebrìde MacMillan brings a formidably talented band to Hillhead Bookclub to lend sonic heft to a clutch of his brand new songs.

Lush harmonies and delicate emotion take flight in the bewitching sound woven by SIAN, the gifted trio of Gaelic singers who are champions of their musical heritage. Together, Skye's Eilidh Cormack, Ceithlin LR Smith from Lewis and Ellen MacDonald with her North Uist lineage are somehow greater than the sum of their mighty musical parts. The Co Cavan musician and composer Gráinne Brady brings a set based on her concept album The Road Across The Hills to Seirm. Inspired by Patrick McGill's gritty novel Children of the Dead End, Brady creates a stunning soundtrack around this influential book.

In this episode, Allan Henderson pays homage to some musical heroes, taking viewers on a journey to his musical beginnings. Joined by a stellar group, he revisits the music that provided inspiration for his life during his formative years as a musician.

Scottish folk singer Emily Smith and musical partner Jamie McClennan are amongst the most vibrant duos on the folk scene today. Performing original songs by McClennan, the couple showcase a new sound owing as much to America as it does to Scotland. Their session in this episode includes warm performances of the personal and moving songs Firefly and The Sweetest Girl, and Emily's love of transatlantic sounds takes on a gentle Nashville influence.

In this episode, the much-missed band Deaf Shepherd, who cut a swathe through traditional music in the 90s. Newly reformed, the group makes an eagerly anticipated appearance on Seirm with an extended cast list made of the many musicians who passed through the Deaf Shepherd ranks. The band proves that their years apart haven't removed their lustre or musical heft, and this performance comes with sparkling displays of musicality.

Malky's Reels, Maggie Cameron's and Spice of Life are just three musical treasures from a wide collective repertoire built on combining traditional songs with newer works. On this showing, Deaf Shepherd remain a musical tour de force, adept at combining traditions from all corners of Scotland.

The final episode of Seirm is built on JigJam, a multi-award winning quartet, who have carved out a reputation as an exhilarating live act. JigJam blend the best of traditional Irish music with bluegrass and Americana, in the process forging a new musical genre, dubbed 'I-Grass' - Irish-influenced bluegrass.

With just two studio albums, they have now developed their own unique style of music influenced by American folk music whilst staying true to their Irish roots. Already festival favourites, the four multi-instrumentalists in JigJam interchange between banjos, guitars, fiddles, mandolins and double bass.

The first episode of Seirm-Celtic Connections is presented by Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in a new home, the atmospheric Arches, before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2020, this eclectic show features lively performances from the best of the festival. Appearing in this first episode are Irish music stars Dervish; acclaimed musicians Julie Fowlis, Zoë Conway, Éamon Doorley and John McIntyre; Béla Fleck agus Abigail Washburn - a duo with jazz, classical and trad music leanings; and the renowned The Poozies. A line up guaranteed to raise your spirits.

Presented by Mary Ann Kennedy, Seirm was recorded during Celtic Connections in January 2020 and features some of the best musicians from the festival. The legendary Peggy Seeger has enjoyed a remarkable career in music and has a natural songwriting gift. Armed only with a guitar, Seeger is as sharp as ever, tearing into her back catalogue with considerable gusto. Stars of folk and bluegrass Della Mae are versatile singers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists. This programme is given a melodic lift with the new piping partnership of Malin Lewis, Jarlath Henderson and Ali Hutton.

Presented by Mary Ann Kennedy and filmed at the atmospheric Arches before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2020. Appearing in this third episode are Aoife Scott and Ron Block, Naad-Hara, Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn and Two Octaves – Malin Makes Music. A line-up guaranteed to raise your spirits.

The fourth episode is presented by Mary Ann Kennedy. Filmed in a new home in Glasgow's Arches before an audience at the Celtic Connections music festival in January 2020, this eclectic show features lively performances from the best of the festival. Appearing in this episode are a fiery trio who take on a set of tunes with gusto: Talisk; Eabhal, a band who are guaranteed to lift the spirits of any gathering; and a new band of musicians Two Octaves – Malin Makes Music with Jarlath Henderson, Shona Mooney and Ali Hutton.

The fifth episode of a series presented by Mary Ann Kennedy and recorded in front of an audience in Glasgow's Arches at Celtic Connections 2020. Musical guests include The Poozies, Naad-hara's appealing musical blend of Scotland and India, innovative pipe music from Two Octaves - Malin Makes Music, and friends who originally got together to make music in Benbecula, Eabhal.

Headlining the show are a band that formed ten years ago and are widely acclaimed for their music - Rura. Their tenth birthday provided the opportunity to invite musical friends to form a big band: pipers Ali Hutton, Chris Waite and Finlay MacDonald; James Lindsay from Breabach on bass, and, returning to the band to mark their decade, Adam Holmes.

Music show presented by Mary Ann Kennedy. Seirm was filmed during Celtic Connections, 2020. Featuring Naad-hara - a harmony of east and west from talented Mischa MacPherson in collaboration with gifted singer and dancer Ankna Arockiam, plus Alasdair Iain Paterson, Sodhi Singh Deere and Charlie Stewart.

There's also Seamus Egan Project, a band from the States but with deep Irish roots and headlining the show, the acclaimed five-piece band who won the prestigious Belhaven prize at the Trad Awards last year - Kinnaris Quintet.

Last in the current series from Celtic Connections, presented by Mary Ann Kennedy and recorded before an audience in Glasgow's Arches in January 2020. Showcasing some of the best tunes from the world's biggest winter music festival, this programme features bands from all over the globe including Della Mae from Nashville, Aoife Scott and Ron Block from Ireland and the States, stars of Irish trad music Dervish, and homegrown talent Eabhal and The Poozies.

This episode features a cross section of music from the world of trad and folk music including Kris Drever and band, Dallahan, Rhiannon Giddens and Josie Duncan and her band.

This show features a cross section of music from the world of trad and folk music.

This episode features a cross section of music from the world of trad and folk music including Shooglenifty and Ross Ainslie.

This episode features a cross section of music from the world of trad and folk music including Gnoss, Rachel Newton and De Temps Antan.

The fifth programme features a cross section of music from the world of trad and folk music including James Grant & The Hallelujah String Quartet, Ewen Henderson, Molly Tuttle from Nashville and Mairi MacInnes and her band.

The sixth programme features a cross section of music from the world of trad and folk, including Eddi Reader and Eòghainn MacEanraig.

This first programme features a cross section of music from the world of trad and folk music including Trail West, The Breath, Lena Jonsson Trio and Brian Finnegan and band.

This second programme of six reflects the diversity of the festival with appearances by the Ciaran Ryan Band, Trials of Cato, Màiri MacMillan and band, plus Jarrod Dickenson.

This episode sees Mary Ann Kennedy chatting to special guests and introducing performances from bands from all over the UK and Ireland. The Henry Girls reveal why they are so popular with audiences here and across Europe, and virtuoso uillean piper Calum Stewart performs with a lively band and even livelier step dancer Sophie Stephenson. Young Islay singer Mairi MacGillivray and her band perform a set of Gaelic songs, including some from her native island and folk supergroup The Alt take to the stage.

This 4th episode reflects the diversity of the festival. Appearances by Leyla McCalla, Dlù, Stundom, plus Norman Blake, James Grant and Monica Queen.

This programme reflects the diversity of the festival with appearances by award-winning composers and performers Marit & Rona, whose innvovative music ensures that they are in great demand. Making their second Seirm Celtic Connections appearance are the exciting Kinnaris Quintet, who combine Scottish and Irish folk music with bluegrass, classical and Appalachian influences and who have won a large following and awards in just five years. As their name suggests The Yellow House All-Star Band is full of musical stars. Fronted by acclaimed singer Ainslie Hammill, the band also features Ciarán Ryan, Jack Badcock, Sam Kelly and Toby Shaer, all of whom are formidable musicians and singers and represent the best of the contemporary folk scene.

The final episode of Seirm Celtic Connections was filmed in 2022 during the festival in Platform, Glasgow. Presenter Mary Ann Kennedy welcomes a diverse cast list of musicians, including a second appearance by Blue Rose Code, a band who blend Celtic soul, jazz, and rock to winning effect. The focus of the band, songwriter Ross Wilson, channels energy into the songs resulting in transcendental performances.

A welcome addition to any stage, the popular Fara have eclipsed their Orcadian musical roots and have played in venues everywhere, from the Stromness Hotel to the Royal Albert Hall. Here, the quartet – Jeanna Leslie, Catriona Price, Kristin Harvey and Rory Matheson – showcase music that has won them a following around the world. Also on the show is Belfast-based musician Brìghde Chaimbeul, who has set the piping world alight with her innovative style and collaborations. Here Brìghde appears with Fin Moore, the musician and instrument maker, and an early mentor of Brìghde.