Mec Lir, Kinnaris Quintet & Four Men and a Dog
Celtic Connections proudly presents Mec Lir, Kinnaris Quintet & Four Men and a Dog live at The Barrowlands on Friday 17th January!
About Mec Lir, Kinnaris Quintet & Four Men and a Dog
| 17th January 2025 | |
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The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom 244 Gallowgate, Glasgow City Centre G4 0TT |
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£24.75 Find Tickets |
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Mec Lir, a dynamic quartet from the Isle of Man and Glasgow, has captivated festival audiences globally since their debut at Brittany's Festival Interceltique de Lorient. Their music blends traditional Celtic sounds with electro synths and drums, with the fiddle at the forefront. Known for their fast-paced, energetic performances, they've played at renowned events like Celtic Colours, Shetland Folk Festival, and Celtic Connections 2022. Fronted by fiddle virtuoso Tomas Callister, their second album Livewire gained critical acclaim, topping iTunes World Music charts. Mec Lir’s legendary live shows continue to electrify audiences worldwide.
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Jack White heads to the UK on his No Name Tour, don't miss him live at The Barrowlands on Monday 3rd March!
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand have announced a tour of the UK and Europe in support of their sixth studio album 'The Human Fear' which includes a night at The Barrowlands on Friday 7th March!
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Trance Classical
Expect the biggest tracks from the likes of Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Paul Van Dyk and more, reimagined by a 24 piece orchestra when Trance Classical comes to The Barrowlands!
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Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
Singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten returns to The Barrowlands in a new form with her band The Attachment Theory on Wednesday 12th March!
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The Lathums
Wigan's The Lathums are heading out on tour in 2025, catch them live at The Barrowlands on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th March!
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Stiff Little Fingers
Stiff Little Fingers have announced they'll return to The Barrowlands for their annual St Patrick's show on Monday 17th March!
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Lauren Mayberry
Lauren Mayberry brings her 'Vicious Creature' tour in support of her debut solo album to The Barrowlands on Thursday 20th March!
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You Me At Six
British rock royalty, You Me At Six, take their final lap of the UK and Ireland for their farewell tour which will see them play The Barrowlands for three nights in March!
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Louis Dunford
Louis Dunford will bring his tour, in support of his debut album 'Be Lucky', to The Barrowlands on Tuesday 25th March!
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Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band
Scottish singer-songwriter Nathan Evans headlines The Barrowlands, with the backing of the Saint PHNX band, on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th March!
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The Tumbling Paddies
The Tumbling Paddies are rapidly becoming one of Ireland's most popular entertainment acts, don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Saturday 29th March!
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Luke Combs UK
Luke Combs UK, the world's leading tribute act to country mega star Luke Combs, has announced a show at The Barrowlands on Sunday 30th March!
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The Academic
The Academic will return to Glasgow on Wednesday 2nd April when they bring their latest tour to The Barrowlands!
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Olly Alexander
Olly Alexander announces, Up Close and Polari, a new European tour for 2025 which will see him headline The Barrowlands on Thursday 3rd April!
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The Zutons
The Zutons head out on tour following the release of their latest album The Big Decider, their first record together in over 16 years, catch them live at The Barrowlands on April 4th!
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Kamasi Washington
LA's beloved multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader Kamasi Washington had announced a headline show at The Barrowlands in support of his latest album, Fearless Movement!
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Manic Street Preachers
Welsh indie rock legends Manic Street Preachers have announced a UK tour, in support of their upcoming album Critical Thinking, they'll return to The Barrowlands for two nights in April!
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Brooke Combe
Edinburgh vocalist and musician Brooke Combe has announced a headline show at The Barrowlands on Saturday 19th April!
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Viagra Boys
Swedish post-punk band Viagra Boys have announced they'll return to The Barrowlands on Monday 5th May as part of their Infinite Anxiety tour!
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The Pogues
The Pogues have announced their first UK headline tour in 13 years celebrating 40 years of their iconic album Rum Sodomy & the Lash, don't miss them live at The Barrowlands in May!
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Supergrass
Supergrass return to The Barrowlands to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, I Should Coco, by performing the album in full, before an encore of their greatest hits!
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Scotty McCreery
Country star Scotty McCreery announces his long-awaited return to the UK next year, with headline dates across May including a night at The Barrowlands on Sunday 25th!
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Nessa Barrett
Nessa Barrett is bringing the Aftercare World Tour to The Barrowlands on Thursday 29th May with special guest Sombr!
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Waxahatchee
Waxahatchee returns to Scotland to play Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom on Sunday 8th June in support of her acclaimed new album, Tigers Blood!
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The Waterboys
The Waterboys will return to Scotland in June for a run of shows including a night at The Barrowlands on Saturday 14th and Monday 16th!
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Faye Webster
Heading back out on tour, singer-songwriter Faye Webster will bring her conjunction of country stoicism and alternative indie to The Barrowlands on Sunday 29th June!
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Father John Misty
Critically acclaimed, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Father John Misty has announced a night at The Barrowlands in August as part of a summer UK tour!
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Bleed From Within
Metal kings Bleed From Within have announced a headline hometown Scottish show at The Barrowlands on Sunday 12th October as part of The Zenith Tour!
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The Boomtown Rats
The Boomtown Rats are celebrating 50 Rat Years at selected venues around the UK as part of the 'Happy Birthday Boomtown' Tour, catch them live at The Barrowlands on October 18th!
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