Glasgow Sessions

In this episode of Glasgow Sessions, we bring you a rich mix of live music and spoken word from some of the city’s most exciting grassroots talent. You’ll hear music from Blair, Suzanne, and Don, performing as Tuath, recorded live at the Park Bar on Argyll Street. They’re joined by guest singer Iona Nicdhaibhidh, whose voice adds something truly special to the session. The episode also features co...

Recorded in Glasgow just days before the Scottish Languages Act 2025 passed, this episode of Glasgow Sessions captures Scots language poet Keeks Mc right on the cusp of a historic shift for the language. At the time of our conversation, Scots was still fighting for formal recognition – still too often dismissed in institutions – even as poets like Keeks were proving that it is a living, contempora...

Straight from the heart of Partick Studios, this episode of Glasgow Sessions brings together four powerful poetic voices for a deep, honest conversation about writing, identity, health, and the cultural fabric of Glasgow. Joined by Dean, Greg, Harry, and Annie (Taeside), we move beyond performance and into reflection - exploring what it means to write, why creativity so often grows from vulnerabil...

In this episode of Glasgow Sessions, I’m joined in the studio by Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Zara Louise for an intimate acoustic session and conversation. Zara performs her songs Fool and Desire, and we’re also treated to a world-exclusive first listen to one of her brand-new tracks, Stagnant, set to appear on her upcoming EP. Alongside the music, we talk about Zara’s journey as an artist, th...

🎙️✨ Glasgow Sessions — Live Poetry at Hillhead Book Club ✨📖 In this episode of Glasgow Sessions, we head to Poets’ Corner Glasgow 📍 at the iconic Hillhead Book Club for a powerful night of live poetry and spoken word 🎤🔥, recorded on 15th September 2025. Hosted by the brilliant Emry Beatie (@lochlurker) and Silouan (@silouanarts) 🌿🎙️, the evening brought together an inspiring mix of voices f...

🎙️ This week on Glasgow Sessions, host Richard Lee sits down with the brilliantly talented Emry Beattie (@lochlurker) — a Glasgow-based poet whose words move, challenge, and inspire 💫 📝 Emry is the host of Poet’s Corner at Hillhead Bookclub, where every Wednesday from 8pm–10pm, voices rise, emotions flow, and poetry takes centre stage 🎤✨ In this episode, expect deep chats, plenty of insights,...

🎙️ Welcome back to Glasgow Sessions! In this episode, your host Richard Lee sits down with three brilliant Glasgow poets — Tyler Kerr, Cat Cochrane & Hannah Doyle ✨. We’re diving deep into the world of words, creativity, and the real-life stories behind the poems. Expect heartfelt performances 🎤 that’ll hit you right in the feels ❤️, alongside some open and honest chats about mental health...

In this episode of Glasgow Sessions, host Richard Lee takes listeners on a journey through some of the city’s most iconic live music spaces. ✨ First stop is The Aragon on Byres Road, a cornerstone of Glasgow’s West End tradition. Here, Irish fiddle virtuoso Rowan Leslie joins forces with Andrew Waite, the innovative accordionist from the Borders, alongside Aly MacKenzie of the six-piece band TRIP...

✨ Episode 2 of Glasgow Sessions is here, and it’s a good one! This time around, host Richard Lee hangs out with two brilliant poets — Kaci O’Meara and Dev McMath 🎤📖. Together, they read from their own work, share stories about life as writers, and chat honestly about where their inspiration comes from. Expect laughter, insight, and a few surprises along the way 👀. Of course, no session would b...

🎙️ Join Richard Lee as he dives into Glasgow’s lively music 🎶 and poetry ✍️ scene, capturing the authentic sounds and stories from beloved local venues 🏛️. ✨ In this episode: 📖 Start off at The Poetry Experiment @ The Alchemy Experiment, where raw, original performances 🎤 are curated by passionate host and poet, Ross Wilcock, in one of the city’s most creative spaces 🎨. 🍻 Then, feel the comm...