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Cliff Purvis Sunday Show 19th March Norrie Hunter
Cliff Purvis Sunday Show 19th March Norrie Hunter
Stephen from Blantyre just up the road from Norrie has his new album coming out this June but popped in for a chat about Lazy Way You Look his latest single which takes inspiration from 1960s pop and vocal harmony groups including Fleetwood Mac, The Beach Boys, Crosby Stills and Nash, and The Everly Brothers. With its layered, melodic vocal harmonies and sunny sound, Lazy Way You Look is an upbeat, guitar-led smash, perfect to usher in the first days […]
Iain joined Norrie Hunter on a voyage of the Rev Norman Mcleod as the minister was forced to leave Scotland. His journey took him to Pictou Nova Scotia where he started a new Highland community at St Annes Bay. His preaching got him into trouble and he was sued for defamation for not being ordained. Never the less he built a school and a church and was creating a new Scottish community. All until typhoid and a potato blight took […]
Top Scottish guitarist Owen Sinclair was Norrie's guest on Monday morning talking about his band 'Westward the Light' new album 'Flow Country'. Of all the hundreds of albums Caledon Media recieve some stand out more than others. This is one of those albums. Firstly the talent of all four players is obvious from the first track. Sumptious melodies and mood shifting tunes and time signatures yet not feeling overwhelming to the ear. In fact it is a real joy to […]
The fantastically talented musician James Bauld sent us his new album. When we heard it we were immediately impressed. Original compositions well crafted techincal playing and great layering of tracks yet still keeping the wooden flute prominent. Yes we said 'wooden flute' not a much used instrument as James told us not many woden flute makers are in Scotland. James prefered the tone and warmth of wood over metal and who could disagree. One of the many nice things about […]
Paul St Pierre Plamondon has been the leader of the Parti Québécois since October 9, 2020. He joined Norrie on an International call prior to flying to Edinburgh. Paul's team contacted Caledon Radio for an interview which we were very humbled. Of course Norrie asked first of all how close were Quebec to independence? It was an interesting discussion particularly 'project fear' Canadian style wsa identified as the same tactic against Scottish Independence. The monarchy has been a big issue […]
Top Scottish journalist Jackie Kemp joined Norrie on his Friday show to review the news of the week. On topic was the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon and the candidates looking to succeed her. It was a lively discussion with Jackie answering all of Norrie's 'awkward' questions with aplomb. Accute short term analysis of where the SNP were going and a sensible synopsis of the long term. Very popular debut many listeners want back on. op
Graham was on air to tell us all about his new solo album although he had a few illustrious musicians to help out. What is so glaringly obvious is how the amazing clear sound of Grahams fiddle has been caught by the engineer. It cuts across other instruments including a brass outfit which adds amazing colour to the tunes. “I have enjoyed the use of brass in arrangements of traditional music, having grown up listening to The Unusual Suspects and […]
The new album by Assynt was reviewed on Caledon Radio This instrumental album (no songs) has a modern approach to a number of traditional tunes and also exhibits some of the band’s own compositions, inspired by the culture and landscape of the Highlands, particularly the area where the band's name originated, Assynt. A free flowing fiddle expertly played by Graham MacKenzie interlinks with the pipes and whistles of David Shedden who is playing at his best ever on this album. […]
Iona Fyfe was on with Norrie Hunter to talk about her new release Lady Finella. This historical story that Iona has brought to life is out now and what a story and musical triumph it is. Iona is a champion of her North East heritage and even in her voice you can detect the Huntly quine. The discussion moved on to mysoginistic treatment and disturbing abuse that is thrown at Iona. It really does sadden me as a man the […]
