Wild for Scotland
Trad Music in Glasgow with Maggie Wallace & Callum Forsyth
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Episode notes
Let's go to the pub and listen to some music! Join me for two conversations with Irish tin whistle player Maggie Wallace and Trad music session host Callum Forsyth about all things traditional music in Glasgow.
In these conversations, we cover:
- The commonalities & differences between Irish and Scottish Trad music scenes
- What it's like to learn an instrument as an adult
- Why Glasgow is such a hotspot for traditional music
- How pub sessions in Glasgow are usually structured
- and more!
Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. where to find Trad music sessions in Glasgow, the transcripts and links to other resources mentioned in this episode.
Connect with Maggie on Instagram @mw_ceol, especially if you'd like to take lessons with her near Glasgow! You can follow her band Fuaim @fuaimfolk to find out about their upcoming gigs.
Head to the Drum & Monkey pub in Glasgow for a Trad music session hosted by Callum Forsyth and Craig Harrison, every Sunday from 4-7 pm.
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