Celtic Show

Long before the Celtic wave thundered triumphantly onto our shores and became popular among young North American listeners, CKUA appreciated that Celtic-influenced music has tremendous appeal for music-lovers, whether young or not so young.

The Celtic Show, a Friday-night staple since 1996, is hosted by an expatriate Scot and a veteran of Alberta's folk-music scene, Andy Donnelly. With his soft brogue and wicked sense of humour, Andy entertains and enlightens his audience with the marvellous diversity of musical styles that reflect the influence of the Celtic tradition.

Selections range from gentle, traditional ballads to hard-driving rock tunes complete with bagpipes. On any given night, you might hear the Tannehill Weavers, Dougie Maclean, Loreena McKennitt, Sinead O'Connor, the Rankin Family, the Pogues, Silly Wizard, the Chieftains, Christy Moore, Ashley McIsaac, the Waterboys and more. Touring musical guests drop by and share the magic that they bring to the airwaves. And Andy takes the show on the road on the first Friday of each month in 2009.

So come on in, put your feet up and welcome to the wee Celtic Show, a wondrous, wee trip through the very best music of the Celts and beyond. Three hours of wee Celtic cuddles, ballads that would bring a tear to a glass eye, and jigs and reels to make you bounce in your baffies.

The Celtic Show… Friday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on CKUA.

Andy Donnelly is taking The Celtic Show on the road. Andy will be travelling to various communities throughout Alberta for a special LIVE Celtic Show on the first Friday of each month. Learn more about where he's going and how you can be part of the audience.