Transatlantic Sessions

The roof-raising Transatlantic Sessions returns for 2024, exploring and celebrating the rich musical traditions that connect Scotland, Ireland and the US. An annual focal point of Celtic Connections festival, the exclusive line-up combines guest singers and the celebrated house band. Together they interweave original material with age-old tunes and songs as they explore shared roots and find new common ground. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Carlene Carter is a very special guest for the 2024 tour. The show's seasoned house band, guided as ever by Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas, features renowned Celtic and Americana roots musicians Phil Cunningham, John Doyle, Michael McGoldrick, Tatiana Hargreaves & Allison de Groot, John McCusker, Donald Shaw, James Mackintosh and Daniel Kimbro, alongside guest singers to be announced.