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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • December 18, 2015
    • BBC Two

    Edith Bowman presents highlights from Radio Scotland's The Quay Sessions. Music played: Jack Savoretti, Written In Scars Rachel Sermanni, Run Public Service Broadcasting, Spitfire Will Young, Joy White, Private Lives The Cadbury Sisters, I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • March 18, 2016
    • BBC Two

    Edith Bowman brings you the best of BBC Radio Scotland's Quay Sessions. Featuring Newton Faulkner, Idlewild, Turin Brakes and international artists Frazey Ford and Jesse Malin. Features performances from the Quay Stage at the BBC and from the Celtic Connections festival, both in Glasgow. Music played: Newton Faulkner, Up Up And Away Ibeyi, River Lanterns on the Lake, Faultlines Turin Brakes, Rip It Up Frazey Ford, September Fields Idlewild, A Film For The Future Jesse Malin, You Know It's Dark When Atheists Start To Pray

Season 2

  • S02E01 Episode 1 with KT Tunstall

    • June 18, 2016
    • BBC Two

    KT Tunstall introduces a collection of highlights from Radio Scotland's live music show. Including performances by James, the Coral, Blue Rose Code, Ocean Colour Scene, Eddi Reader, the Feeling and Frank Turner. Music played: James - Catapult Blue Rose Code - Brave Cedars & Pied Wagtails Frank Turner - Love Forty Down Ocean Colour Scene - Profit in Peace Eddi Reader - Pay The Devil Back to Hell The Feeling - Spiralling The Coral - Fear Machine

  • S02E02 Episode 2 with Roddy Hart

    • October 14, 2016
    • BBC Two

    Join Roddy Hart on the Quay Session stage as he welcomes rising stars Fatherson, award-winning Kathryn Joseph, international stars The Magic Numbers and KT Tunstall.

  • S02E03 Episode 3 with Roddy Hart

    • December 19, 2016
    • BBC Two

    Roddy Hart presents more Quay Sessions highlights, including Teenage Fanclub, The Divine Comedy, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Paul Carrack and Frightened Rabbit.

  • S02E04 Episode 3 with Roddy Hart

    • June 18, 2017
    • BBC Two

    Roddy Hart presents more Quay Sessions highlights, including performances from Dutch Uncles, Lewis and Leigh, Eliza Carthy, Iain Morrison, Alexis Taylor and Sacred Paws.

Season 3

  • S03E01 The Quay Sessions Highlights

    • May 19, 2017
    • BBC Two

    Highlights from Edwyn Collins, recorded live as part of the 6 Music Festival in Glasgow, as well as British Sea Power, Holly Macve, Bear's Den, Modern Studies, Dan Croll and Pictish Trail.

  • S03E02 With The Charlatans and Saint Etienne

    • August 4, 2017
    • BBC Two

    Roddy Hart shares more musical gems from BBC Radio Scotland's weekly live performance show, The Quay Sessions. This episode includes highlights from The Charlatans, Saint Etienne, Justin Currie and The Pallbearers, Lisa Hannigan, Jack Savoretti, Anchorsong, and The Little Kicks.

  • S03E03 With JP Cooper and Newton Faulkner

    • November 3, 2017
    • BBC Two

    Roddy Hart shares a collection of performance highlights drawn from the latest series of The Quay Sessions. This includes songs from soul man JP Cooper and dreadlocked folk rocker Newton Faulkner alongside homegrown talent Roddy Woomble, Blue Rose Code, Callum Beattie and Hue and Cry. There is also a solo piano set from Deacon Blue's Ricky Ross.

  • S03E04 Mogwai

    • December 8, 2017
    • BBC Two

Season 4

  • S04E01 Highlights Compilation

    • March 30, 2018
    • BBC Two

    Highlights from Belle and Sebastian, The Selecter, Field Music, Out Lines, and more. Filmed as part of BBC Radio Scotland's weekly show.

  • S04E02 Frightened Rabbit & The Rogue Orchestra

    • June 16, 2018
    • BBC Two

    Roddy Hart introduces a very special archive session from Frightened Rabbit. The incredible musical talent of Scott Hutchison shines through in this performance from November 2016, which sees him accompanied by The Rogue Orchestra. Music played: Frightened Rabbit - Get Out Frightened Rabbit - I Wish I Was Sober Frightened Rabbit - Modern Leper Frightened Rabbit & Rogue Orchestra - Backyard Skulls Frightened Rabbit & Rogue Orchestra - Backyard Skulls Frightened Rabbit & Rogue Orchestra - Death Dream Frightened Rabbit & Rogue Orchestra - Lump Street

  • S04E03 Highlights

    • June 22, 2018
    • BBC Two

    Roddy Hart brings the best of the Quay sessions from the last few months, filmed as part of BBC Radio Scotland's weekly music show. Captured on the Quay Stage are performances by Brit rockers Reef, Mastersystem, Gretchen Peters and Arab Strap vocalist Aidan Moffat with guitarist extraordinaire RM Hubbert.

  • S04E04 Snow Patrol: The Quay Sessions

    • August 3, 2018
    • BBC Two

    An exclusive gig from Snow Patrol, filmed at The Quay Sessions in Glasgow in front of a small audience of fervent fans, this half-hour programme is a musical treat. It features a range of material from the band, who are back this summer after a seven year break with a new hit album, Wildness. Gary Lightbody, Johnny McDaid and Nathan Connolly perform an intimate acoustic set of new songs and classic hits taking in Chocolate, Run, Chasing Cars and Just Say Yes. Introducing them at this atmospheric session, recorded on the south bank of the Clyde in BBC Scotland’s Pacific Quay headquarters, is Roddy Hart.

  • S04E05 BBC Music Day Special

    • September 27, 2018
    • BBC

    Ahead of BBC Music Day 2018 and its key theme celebrating women in music, Roddy Hart presents standout performances from a selection of talented women who have graced The Quay Stage, including Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Lissie, Kathryn Joseph, Lisa Hannigan and Jade Bird. Music Played: Lissie - When I’m Alone Uh Huh - Jade Bird Almost It - Sacred Paws Lisa Hannigan - Lille Wildwood Kin - Warrior Daughter Kathryn Joseph - The Bird Sophie Ellis‐Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor

  • S04E06 Highlights

    • December 15, 2018
    • BBC Two

    Roddy Hart introduces performance highlights from his weekly BBC Radio Scotland show, including alt-rockers Fatherson, retro-pop chanteurs Tracyanne and Danny, soul boys Hipsway and more.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Amy Macdonald

    • November 4, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    Amy Macdonald makes her debut on The Quay Sessions with a stripped back set featuring songs from her latest album The Human Demands.

  • S05E02 Arcade

    • December 5, 2019
    • BBC Scotland

    Arcade is the new project of Irish folk artist Heidi Talbot and Scots singer-songwriter Adam Holmes. Recognised in their own right, the duo have joined forces to create album, Face The Fall. With their accomplished band, Heidi and Tom deliver a set which evokes the timeless Americana of Tom Petty and The Band. Music played: Keep A Hold On Me Reverie I'm Already Gone All We Ever Are

  • S05E03 Barbara Dickson

    • November 25, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    Multi-million selling singer-songwriter Barbara Dickson plays an exclusive set for The Quay Sessions including Caravan Song, Another Suitcase In Another Hall and new song Where Shadows Meet The Light. She also talks to Roddy Hart about the making of her new album, Time Is Going Faster and her career spanning five decades.

  • S05E04 Bear’s Den

    • November 22, 2019
    • BBC Scotland

  • S05E05 Billy Lockett

    • February 28, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    Piano man Billy Lockett has been championed by BBC Introducing. He honed his craft performing at open-mic nights and has swiftly grown a huge following. He has supported the likes of Lewis Capaldi and Jeff Lynne’s ELO and is one to watch this year. Music played: Call Me In The Morning Fading Into Grey Empty House Rainstorm Hard Act To Follow

  • S05E06 Broken Chanter

    • January 17, 2020
    • BBC

    Broken Chanter is the musical project of David MacGregor. The new album was written in Ardnamurchan and Skye and, together with his band, this is a heartwarming showcase of contemporary alt-folk with a traditional core.

  • S05E07 Chartreuse

    • January 24, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    Chartreuse are a Birmingham-based quartet, who channel Jeff Buckley, Joni Mitchell and the XX. Their debut EP, Even Free Money Doesn't Get Me Out Of Bed, has received a great response and the band are one to watch in 2020. Music Played: Midnight Oil Tasty Fruity Keep Checking Up On Me Three Days

  • S05E08 Iona Fyfe and The Auldeners

    • February 18, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    Iona is a multi-award winning folk singer. Together with cellist Ellen Gira and mandolin player Callum Morton-Teng, the trio perform reinterpretations of Appalachian ballads and American old-time tunes.

  • S05E09 Isobel Campbell

    • February 12, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    Isobel Campbell returns to the musical fray with a brand new album, There Is No Other, for 2020. Previously a member of Belle And Sebastian, Isobel has carved a successful solo career and also collaborated on 3 albums with Mark Lanegan. She makes her debut on The Quay Sessions to preview her new songs ahead of a UK tour.

  • S05E10 Jake Bugg

    • November 27, 2019
    • BBC Scotland

    Jake Bugg drops in to play The Quay Sessions in the midst of his whistlestop tour and shares songs including Lightning Bolt, Broken and an exclusive performance of new song, Kiss Like The Sun. Music played: Kiss Like The Sun Lightning Bolt Burn Alone Broken Seen It All Simple Pleasures Two Fingers

  • S05E11 James Grant & the Hallelujah Strings

    • January 14, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    James Grant is one of Scotland's best loved singer-songwriters. He’s joined for this set by The Hallelujah String Quartet to play a selection of new material, covers and Love And Money favourites. Music played: Lips Like Ether What Do We See When We Look At The Stars? Last Ship On The River Jocelyn Square

  • S05E12 Keeley Forsyth

    • January 14, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    Keeley takes a break from her successful film and TV career to release her debut album, Debris. Raised in Oldham by her grandmother, Keeley grew up entranced by singers Judy Garland and Doris Day and took opera singing lessons in her youth. With influences including Scott Walker and Nico, her avant-garde collection has been gathering positive reviews and she will showcase songs ahead of her appearance at Celtic Connections. Music played: It’s Raining Look To Yourself Lost Start Again

  • S05E13 King Creosote

    • February 18, 2020
    • BBC

    For the first time in over five years, King Creosote will be performing songs from his stunning From Scotland with Love album with his band. This is an exclusive preview before returning to the live arena for a string of shows around Scotland.

  • S05E14 My Darling Clementine

    • February 12, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    Americana duo My Darling Clementine are husband and wife Michael Weston King & Lou Dalgleish. They bring their band to showcase original songs and covers taken from their recent Country Darkness album, interpreting the songs of Elvis Costello.

  • S05E15 Olivia Lane

    • April 10, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    Olivia Lane is a fast-rising star from Houston who takes her cue from Shania Twain and Taylor Swift. She relocated to country music capital Nashville to pursue her musical career and drops in to The Quay sessions during her UK tour.

  • S05E16 Pictish Trail

    • March 10, 2020
    • BBC

    Pictish Trail is Isle Of Eigg resident Johnny Lynch. His last album, Future Echoes, was shortlisted for the Scottish Album Of The Year Award and he also runs his own DIY label Lost Map Records and the island’s Howlin’ Fling Festival. Pictish Trail’s live shows are always bold, wild, and kaleidoscopic affairs - expect the unexpected!

  • S05E17 Rachael Dadd

    • January 24, 2020
    • BBC

    Rachael Dadd is a brilliant contemporary folk artist who spent time in This Is The Kit and released her new solo album Flux in November. Living half her time as a travelling musician in Japan, Rachael has used her experiences to develop her innovative song writing, which has seen her gain a reputation as a pioneering and thought provoking artist, unafraid to push the boundaries of folk and pop.

  • S05E18 Rachel Sermanni

    • November 22, 2019
    • BBC

    Folk-noir singer Rachel Sermanni returns to the Quay Stage to share songs from her powerful new album, So It Turns.

  • S05E19 Ren Harvieu

    • March 27, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    Ren Harvieu showcases her upcoming album Revel In The Drama, written and produced with Romeo Stodart of The Magic Numbers. Described as a brilliant and bolder take on her timeless pop classicism, this album follows up 2012’s hit album Through The Night and marks her welcome return to the UK music scene.

  • S05E20 Rick Redbeard

    • March 27, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    Rick Redbeard is an alt-folk singer-songwriter from the acclaimed Chemikal Underground stable. Singer with The Phantom Band, his debut solo album was nominated for the Scottish Album Of The Year Award and his style of folk balladry has drawn comparisons with Bonnie Prince Billy and Smog.

  • S05E21 Rory Butler

    • January 22, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    Rory Butler is a Scottish acoustic troubadour who has attracted comparisons to John Martyn and Jeff Buckley and shared a stage with the likes of Paul Weller, Lucy Rose and Richard Thompson. He previews songs from his forthcoming debut album, Window Shopping, and performs a classic Scottish cover. Music played: Mind Your Business Discover The Lover Lynda's Café Cigarettes In Silence Have I Come Down

  • S05E22 Snowgoose

    • March 10, 2020
    • BBC

    Snowgoose is the songwriting duo of guitarist Jim McCulloch and singer Anna Sheard. They’ll be previewing songs from new album The Making Of You, tracing a line through ‘60s West Coast psychedelia and early ‘70s folk-rock.

  • S05E23 The Pearlfishers

    • November 12, 2019
    • BBC Scotland

    The Pearlfishers, led by David Scott, deliver a showcase set with songs from their new album, Love & Other Hopeless Things. A collective from Scotland’s west coast music scene, they specialise in timeless songwriting reminiscent of Van Dyke Parks and Burt Bacharach. Music played Up With The Larks Love & Other Hopeless Things Could Be A Street Could Be A Saint Open Up Your Colouring Book Send Me A Letter Blue Riders On The Range

  • S05E24 The Wind and The Wave

    • May 1, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    The Wind and The Wave are American roots duo Dwight Baker and Patty Lynn, recently in the UK to support Stereophonics on their arena tour. They dropped in to the show to perform a stripped back set.

  • S05E25 Tide Lines

    • April 23, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    Celtic-soul band Tide Lines showcase songs from their album Eye Of The Storm. They’re festival stalwarts from the Highlands and Islands who forge their traditional sound with a classic American influence.

  • S05E26 Zoe Graham

    • November 29, 2019
    • BBC Scotland
  • S05E27 Idlewild

    • September 12, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    The Quay Sessions presents Idlewild recorded live at Drygate in Glasgow in October 2019. Tracks performed: Little Discourage Interview Music Make Another World Same Things Twice I’m Remote Part / Scottish Fiction A Film for the Future

  • S05E28 The Twilight Sad at the Quay Sessions

    • August 10, 2019
    • BBC Scotland

    Roddy Hart introduces The Twilight Sad captured live at Saint Luke’s in Glasgow for The Quay Sessions. They perform songs from their outstanding album ‘It Won/t Be Like This All The Time’ and a powerful version of Frightened Rabbit’s ‘Keep Yourself Warm’. Music played: [10 Good Reasons For Modern Drugs] VTr Sunday Day13 I/m Not Here [Missing Face] Let/s Get Lost Keep Yourself Warm (Frightened Rabbit cover) And She Would Darken The Memory

  • S05E29 Karine Polwart

    • October 10, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    Award-winning folk artist Karine Polwart makes her debut on the show with her Scottish Songbook band. Featuring interpretations of classic homegrown music by the likes of John Martyn and Big Country alongside reversions of Chvrches and Biffy Clyro, it exemplifies Karine’s genre-busting, contemporary approach to her craft. Tracks performed (original artists) The Mother We Share (CHVRCHES) Swim Until You Can’t See Land (Frightened Rabbit) Chance (Big Country) Here Comes the Rain Again (Eurythmics) Smalltown Boy (Bronski Beat) Women of the `World (Ivor Cutler) Read All About `It (Emeli Sandé)

  • S05E30 Tom Walker at The Quay Sessions

    • November 30, 2019
    • BBC Scotland

    Brit Award winner Tom Walker delights The Quay Sessions’ audience with a stripped-back set filmed at BBC Scotland earlier this year. Featuring hit single Just You And I and an exclusive performance of Leave a Light On with The Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Music played: Angels Fly Away With Me Just You and I All That Matters Blessings Tom Walker & The Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Leave a Light On

  • S05E31 Christmas at the Quay

    • December 21, 2019
    • BBC Scotland

    Festive cheer as Roddy Hart dons his Santa hat and steps into Christmas with the annual Quay Sessions party! The live music will be provided by three of Scotland’s best loved bands - Altered Images, Hipsway and Hue and Cry. A selection box of Scottish classics with a few Christmas covers thrown in – grab your sleigh bells and join the fun

  • S05E32 Country at the Quay

    • March 28, 2020
    • BBC Scotland

    Roddy Hart shares performances from some of the best country and Americana artists from both sides of the Atlantic to play The Quay Sessions. Featuring The Shires, Sam Outlaw, The Wandering Hearts, Gretchen Peters, Ward Thomas, Jade Bird, Olivia Lane and Chris Stills.

Season 2015

  • S2015E01 Will Young

    • August 17, 2015
    • BBC

    Live from BBC Scotland's intimate Quay Stage on the banks of the River Clyde. Music played: Love Revolution Joy Hanging on The Telephone Thank You Leave Right Now

  • S2015E02 Public Service Broadcasting

    • October 5, 2015
    • BBC

    Live at BBC Pacific Quay on the banks of the River Clyde. Music played: Spitfire Go! Gagarin Everest

Season 2016

  • S2016E01 Eddi Reader

    • May 25, 2016
    • BBC

    A beautiful live set filmed for BBC Radio Scotland's Quay Sessions. Music played: Dragonflies Fairground Attraction Honeychild Pray The Devil Back To Hell Wild Mountainside

  • S2016E02 Kathryn Joseph

    • June 17, 2016
    • BBC

    Spell-binding set from Scottish Album of The Year 2015 winner.

  • S2016E03 KT Tunstall

    • September 15, 2016
    • BBC

    Live at the BBC in Glasgow, with new songs, classics and a great duet with Julie Fowlis.

  • S2016E04 Lewis & Leigh

    • December 22, 2016
    • BBC

    Spell-binding Transatlantic alt-country duo warming up for Teenage Fanclub at the Quay.

  • S2016E05 Ocean Colour Scene

    • May 20, 2016
    • BBC

    Ocean Colour Scene with an intimate acoustic session by the River Clyde.

  • S2016E06 Teenage Fanclub

    • December 14, 2016
    • BBC

    Live from the BBC in Glasgow at the end of a sell-out tour.

  • S2016E07 The Beat ft Ranking Roger

    • November 2, 2016
    • BBC

    Top notch skankin' with new and old ska-flavoured classics.

  • S2016E08 James

    • April 1, 2016
    • BBC

    An intimate set from the mighty Mancunians, back at the top of their game.

  • S2016E09 The Feeling

    • April 18, 2016
    • BBC

    The Feeling with songs from the fresh new album along with some classics.

  • S2016E10 Blue Rose Code

    • June 22, 2016
    • BBC

    Blue Rose Code with a sublime set performed on the Pacific Quay stage.

  • S2016E11 The Coral

    • June 22, 2016
    • BBC

    The Coral power through a blistering set of psychedelic rock.

  • S2016E12 Fatherson

    • June 22, 2016
    • BBC

    Rocking set from Fatherson to a packed house at BBC Pacific Quay.

  • S2016E13 Frank Turner

    • June 22, 2016
    • BBC

    Frank Turner brings his raw, punky take on folk to BBC Pacific Quay.

  • S2016E14 The Magic Numbers

    • July 5, 2016
    • BBC

    New songs and classics - with trademark brother-sister harmonies.

  • S2016E15 Julie Fowlis

    • BBC
  • S2016E16 The Divine Comedy

    • September 28, 2016
    • BBC

    Exclusive solo concert from Neil Hannon.

  • S2016E17 C Duncan

    • October 7, 2016
    • BBC

    Unveiling his fresh new album live at the BBC in Glasgow.

  • S2016E18 Ward Thomas

    • October 14, 2016
    • BBC

    Sister duo with songs from their UK number one album.

  • S2016E19 Sophie Ellis-Bextor

    • November 4, 2016
    • BBC

    A proper disco workout from Sophie and her band. Epic.

  • S2016E20 Ava Love

    • November 10, 2016
    • BBC

    80s New Wave influences from a fresh Scottish band big on energy.

  • S2016E21 Frightened Rabbit

    • November 11, 2016
    • BBC

    With added Rogue Orchestra strings making for lush acoustic loveliness.

  • S2016E22 Trashcan Sinatras

    • November 11, 2016
    • BBC

    Back with a brand new album of sophisticated guitar pop.

  • S2016E23 Boo Hewerdine

    • November 25, 2016
    • BBC

    Lyrical and heartfelt songwriter folk from Boo and his freshly minted band.

  • S2016E24 Paul Carrack

    • November 25, 2016
    • BBC

    The man with the golden voice brings it to the BBC in Glasgow.

  • S2016E25 Duke Special

    • December 12, 2016
    • BBC

    Belfast singer with a uniquely theatrical style live by the River Clyde.

Season 2017

  • S2017E01 Alexis Taylor

    • March 7, 2017
    • BBC

    The Hot Chip front man with an intimate solo piano concert live from the BBC in Glasgow.

  • S2017E02 Anchorsong

    • March 27, 2017
    • BBC

    Live electronic beats with string quartet

  • S2017E03 Blue Rose Code

    • October 18, 2017
    • BBC

    Ross Wilson showcases his gorgeous new album with an incredible band.

  • S2017E04 Callum Beattie

    • September 22, 2017
    • BBC

    Catchy indie-pop from a young Scottish songwriter with oodles of confidence and charm.

  • S2017E05 Elephant Sessions

    • October 19, 2017
    • BBC

    Irresistable trad/rock/dance fusion session gets the Quay's toes a-tappin'.

  • S2017E06 Eliza Carthy and the Wayward Band

    • February 1, 2017
    • BBC

    A barnstorming set with awesome new material live at Celtic Connections 2017.

  • S2017E07 Hue and Cry

    • October 11, 2017
    • BBC

    The brothers Kane backed by a top notch band live in Glasgow.

  • S2017E08 Iain Morrison

    • February 3, 2017
    • BBC

    Spine-tingling indie-folk live at Celtic Connections 2017.

  • S2017E09 Jack Savoretti

    • June 2, 2017
    • BBC

    A second visit for Jack to the BBC in Glasgow, with a full band and an awesome new album.

  • S2017E10 JP Cooper

    • October 13, 2017
    • BBC

    Mancunian soul blows away an intimate audience in Glasgow.

  • S2017E11 Justin Currie and the Pallbearers

    • July 4, 2017
    • BBC

    Intimate session from the Del Amitri singer live from the BBC in Glasgow.

  • S2017E12 Lisa Hannigan

    • May 23, 2017
    • BBC

    Magical solo performance against a River Clyde sunset from Irish star.

  • S2017E13 Lucy Spraggan

    • January 24, 2017
    • BBC

    Singer-songwriter receives a warm reception at the BBC in Glasgow.

  • S2017E14 Madison Violet

    • May 24, 2017
    • BBC

    Heartfelt songs in an intimate setting from Canadian duo Madison Violet

  • S2017E15 Mànran

    • January 20, 2017
    • BBC

    Gaelic folk superstars raise the roof on the eve of their huge Barrowlands gig.

  • S2017E16 Newton Faulkner

    • September 22, 2017
    • BBC

    Solo acoustic wizardry with many new songs from his most personal album to date.

  • S2017E17 Ray Harris

    • October 13, 2017
    • BBC

    The funk is strong: irresistable disco-funky grooves from Ray and his band.

  • S2017E18 Ricky Ross

    • October 11, 2017
    • BBC

    The Deacon Blue singer with an intimate set at the piano featuring lush strings.

  • S2017E19 Roddy Woomble

    • September 29, 2017
    • BBC

    The Idlewild singer with new songs and some classics too.

  • S2017E20 Saint Etienne

    • June 30, 2017
    • BBC

    Epic finish to the current series with the band in top form live at the BBC in Glasgow.

  • S2017E21 Siobhan Miller

    • February 22, 2017
    • BBC

    Gorgeous Scottish folk songs filmed at the BBC in Glasgow.

  • S2017E22 The Little Kicks

    • April 21, 2017
    • BBC

    Very danceable indeed indie outfit hailing from Aberdeen - rocking!

  • S2017E23 The Skinner Group

    • January 20, 2017
    • BBC

    Singer of Hipsway leads a Scottish supergroup, with a band including members of Aztec Camera and Del Amitri

  • S2017E24 Wildwood Kin

    • September 29, 2017
    • BBC

    Vocal trio from Exeter keeping it in the family with gorgeous harmonies.

  • S2017E25 Louise Connell

    • November 28, 2017
    • BBC

    Dreamy ethereal pop from a fresh Scottish songwriter.

  • S2017E26 The Selecter

    • November 17, 2017
    • BBC

    2 Tone legends bring the ska pressure to Glasgow and tear the roof off Pacific Quay.

  • S2017E27 Findlay Napier

    • November 10, 2017
    • BBC

    Entertaining stories and folk songs full of heart in the perfect Clydeside setting.

  • S2017E28 GUN

    • November 17, 2017
    • BBC

    Glasgow's hardest rockers return to the Quay with an ace new album.

  • S2017E29 The Strange Blue Dreams

    • November 14, 2017
    • BBC

    Excellent live band joining the dots between surf rock, Jacques Brel, doo-wop and beyond.

  • S2017E30 Martin Stephenson and the Daintees

    • November 10, 2017
    • BBC

    A warm intimate session from a genuine folk-rock troubadour.

  • S2017E32 The Charlatans

    • June 16, 2017
    • BBC

    Blistering set live in Glasgow for BBC Music Day.

  • S2017E33 Mogwai: Full Set

    • December 8, 2017
    • BBC

    An intense hour of performance live at the BBC in Glasgow.

  • S2017E35 Jane Weaver

    • December 21, 2017
    • BBC

    Cosmic grooves and powerful vocals live from the Quay in Glasgow.

  • S2017E36 Luke Sital-Singh

    • December 21, 2017
    • BBC

    Raw emotional songwriting from the heart.

  • S2017E37 The Rezillos

    • December 22, 2017
    • BBC

    Groovy high octane garage punk with ray-guns on stun.

  • S2017E38 Belle and Sebastian

    • December 22, 2017
    • BBC

    The best Christmas party ever with new songs, classics and festive surprises.

Season 2018

  • S2018E01 Field Music

    • January 19, 2018
    • BBC

    Sunderland's funkiest export with shades of Prince and Talking Heads.

  • S2018E02 Out Lines

    • January 19, 2018
    • BBC

    Kathryn Joseph and James Graham of Twilight Sad collaborate.

  • S2018E03 Adam Holmes and the Embers

    • January 24, 2018
    • BBC

    Life-affirming, soulful songs from a talented Scottish songwriter.

  • S2018E04 The XCERTS

    • January 26, 2018
    • BBC

    Power-pop with razor-sharp melodies and singalong choruses destined for festival glory.

  • S2018E05 Turin Brakes

    • February 16, 2018
    • BBC

    New tunes and classics live from the Quay stage in Glasgow.

  • S2018E06 Martha Ffion

    • February 22, 2018
    • BBC

    Songwriter based in Glasgow, creating dream pop with a twist.

  • S2018E07 Yvonne Lyon

    • March 5, 2018
    • BBC

    Inspired acoustic folk rock from a Scottish songwriter.

  • S2018E08 The Wynntown Marshals

    • March 5, 2018
    • BBC

    Ace country rock from one of Scotland's finest Americana outfits.

  • S2018E09 Jade Bird

    • March 15, 2018
    • BBC
  • S2018E10 Jamie Lawson

    • March 15, 2018
    • BBC

    Heart-felt song-writing from Ed Sheeran favourite

  • S2018E11 Broken Records

    • March 22, 2018
    • BBC

    Epic indie rock from Edinburgh band celebrating 10 years in music

  • S2018E12 Rachel Newton

    • March 22, 2018
    • BBC

    Sublime performance from BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Musician Of The Year 2017

  • S2018E13 Albin Lee Meldau

    • March 27, 2018
    • BBC

    Folk-pop singer-songwriter from Sweden performs on the quay stage

  • S2018E14 Annie Booth

    • March 27, 2018
    • BBC

    Melancholic songs with infectious melodies from Edinburgh singer-songwriter

  • S2018E15 Lissie

    • April 9, 2018
    • BBC

    Illinois-born singer with powerful voice nailing her performance in Glasgow on the debut gig of her tour.

  • S2018E16 Nikhil

    • April 9, 2018
    • BBC

    Heartfelt tunes from Mumbai's Nikhil D'Souza

  • S2018E17 The Rails

    • April 19, 2018
    • BBC

    Country/folk husband and wife duo James Walbourne and Kami Thompson live on The Quay Stage

  • S2018E18 Hannah Read

    • May 8, 2018
    • BBC

    Brooklyn based singer with songs influenced by life on both sides of the Atlantic.

  • S2018E19 Randolphs Leap

    • May 8, 2018
    • BBC

    Adam Ross and friends - witty, energetic indie-pop

  • S2018E20 Mastersystem

    • May 11, 2018
    • BBC

    Recent project of Scott Hutchison, who passed away last week.

  • S2018E21 The Magic Numbers

    • May 15, 2018
    • BBC

    London pop-rock quartet return to The Quay Sessions with a new album

  • S2018E22 RM Hubbert and Aidan Moffat

    • May 15, 2018
    • BBC

    Luminaries of Scotland's contemporary music scene team up to deliver a collection of songs which straddle light and dark with their inimitable moving tales of love, life and loss.

  • S2018E23 Daniel Meade

    • May 21, 2018
    • BBC

    Scottish roots rocker returns to The Quay Sessions

  • S2018E24 Reef

    • May 21, 2018
    • BBC

    Classic guitar rock live from the banks of the River Clyde.

  • S2018E25 The Peter Bruntnell Trio

    • June 13, 2018
    • BBC

    Powerfully emotive songwriting.

  • S2018E26 Jill Jackson

    • June 13, 2018
    • BBC

    Former Speedway singer performs songs from her new country album

  • S2018E27 Gretchen Peters

    • June 13, 2018
    • BBC

    A sublime set from one of Nashville's top singer-songwriters

  • S2018E29 Bossy Love

    • June 22, 2018
    • BBC

    Taking the Quay Stage by storm, mixing R'n'B, house, funk, and a whole lot of attitude.

  • S2018E30 Tom Grennan

    • June 22, 2018
    • BBC

    The rising star performs songs from his upcoming debut album

  • S2018E31 Kyle Falconer

    • June 29, 2018
    • BBC

    Great set of songs from The View singer's new solo project.

  • S2018E32 Gilbert O'Sullivan

    • June 29, 2018
    • BBC

    The warmest of welcomes from the Quay Sessions crowd for the legendary songwriter

  • S2018E33 Jon Allen

    • June 29, 2018
    • BBC

    Great soulful vocals from singer -songwriter.

  • S2018E34 Emily Barker

    • June 5, 2018
    • BBC

    Australian singer with diverse American influences, from blues to country via soul.

  • S2018E36 The Skids

    • August 28, 2018
    • BBC

    Formed in Dunfermline in 1977, The Skids are famous for their hits Into The Valley, Working For The Yankee Dollar and Masquerade. Led by original member Richard Jobson, they returned to the live arena for their 40th anniversary tour last year and have released a new album Burning Cities for 2018.

  • S2018E37 Sacred Paws

    • August 29, 2018
    • BBC

    Sacred Paws are duo Rachel Aggs and Eilidh Rodgers. Their debut album, Strike A Match, was released on Mogwai's Rock Action Records and won them the prestigious SAY Award last year. The band will be playing songs from winning album as well as exclusively previewing new material.

  • S2018E38 Bright Light Bright Light

    • October 4, 2018
    • BBC

    Welsh singer based in New York with a neat line in epic disco-pop and polka dots.

  • S2018E39 Hipsway

    • October 4, 2018
    • BBC

    Scottish pop legends return with all the hits and a brand new album.

  • S2018E40 BMX Bandits

    • October 12, 2018
    • BBC

    Duglas T Stewart and chums bring smiles with their unique blend of heart and wit

  • S2018E41 Grace Carter

    • November 15, 2018
    • BBC

    Bright new pop talent who draws on raw emotion to weave her piano-led songs.

  • S2018E42 Judie Tzuke, Beverley Craven & Julia Fordham

    • November 28, 2018
    • BBC

    The Woman To Woman tour sees three of the UK's best singer-songwriters joining forces.

  • S2018E43 Tom Speight

    • November 28, 2018
    • BBC

    Rising star based in London who has toured with the likes of Snow Patrol and Tom Odell.

  • S2018E44 Chris Stills

    • November 30, 2018
    • BBC

    American singer-songwriter and part of the Stills rock dynasty kicking off his UK tour.

  • S2018E45 Eddi Reader

    • November 30, 2018
    • BBC

    Joined by a huge and talented band of folk musicians for an intimate set at the Quay.

  • S2018E46 Ben Glover

    • November 30, 2018
    • BBC

    Soulful Nashville-based songwriter originally from Northern Ireland

  • S2018E47 The Bluebells

    • December 21, 2018
    • BBC

    Proving they're still Young At Heart for Christmas at the Quay.

  • S2018E48 Glasvegas

    • December 21, 2018
    • BBC

    Celebrating Christmas at the Quay along with festive string section.

  • S2018E49 John Smith

    • December 14, 2018
    • BBC

    Gorgeous guitar playing and a soulful vocal style, also featuring John McCusker.

  • S2018E50 Fatherson

    • November 8, 2018
    • BBC

    Epic Hallowe'en set of bangers live from the intimate setting of the BBC in Glasgow.

  • S2018E51 Bryde

    • November 8, 2018
    • BBC

    Fragile songs with dangerously angry guitars - great stuff.

  • S2018E52 Tommy Ashby

    • October 23, 2018
    • BBC

    Minty fresh heartfelt rock from a talented Scottish singer-songwriter

  • S2018E53 The Wandering Hearts

    • October 25, 2018
    • BBC

    Good-time country quartet bring gorgeous close harmonies

  • S2018E54 Tracyanne and Danny

    • October 12, 2018
    • BBC

    Tracyanne Campbell of Camera Obscura fame in duet with Danny Coughlan

  • S2018E55 Ethan Johns with The Black Eyed Dogs

    • October 9, 2018
    • BBC

    Country/blues-flavoured rock from renowned music producer and band of top notch musicians

  • S2018E56 Jon Boden

    • October 9, 2018
    • BBC

    Lovely set of new folk from Bellowhead front-man with the strings from the Remnant Kings

Season 2019

  • S2019E01 Eliza Shaddad

    • January 21, 2019
    • BBC

    Combines driving rock guitars with heart-stoppingly honest emotions.

  • S2019E02 Kathryn Joseph

    • January 22, 2019
    • BBC

    Spell-binding performance from a truly unique voice featuring songs from new album.

  • S2019E03 Alice Merton

    • January 29, 2019
    • BBC

    Fresh new pop talent owns the stage with an album that's topping the charts in Germany.

  • S2019E04 Mull Historical Society

    • February 6, 2019
    • BBC

    Colin MacIntyre is joined by an all-star lineup including Bernard Butler of Suede fame on lead guitar.

  • S2019E05 Lau

    • February 14, 2019
    • BBC

    Brilliant haunting stuff from the always intriguing folk electronic hybrid trio. Music played: Return To Portland Dark Secret Toy Tigers Echolalia

  • S2019E06 You Tell Me

    • February 15, 2019
    • BBC

    Sarah Hayes of Admiral Fallow and Peter Brewis of Field Music collaboration.

  • S2019E07 Tom Walker

    • February 22, 2019
    • BBC

    Intimate songs and chat from the newly crowned Brit Award winner - including epic finale with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.

  • S2019E08 The Slow Readers Club

    • February 27, 2019
    • BBC

    Dark synth-heavy indie-rock comes to the Quay from Manchester.

  • S2019E09 Astrid

    • February 28, 2019
    • BBC

    Triumphant return after a 15 year break with a fresh new album.

  • S2019E10 Man Of Moon

    • March 29, 2019
    • BBC

    Driving psychedelic rock duo live from the BBC in Glasgow.

  • S2019E11 SHHE

    • March 29, 2019
    • BBC

    Haunting, powerful performance from solo artist Su Shaw, live from the BBC.

  • S2019E12 Jade Bird

    • March 15, 2019
    • BBC
  • S2019E13 Beerjacket

    • January 9, 2019
    • BBC

    Brilliant solo acoustic songs from the unique voice that is Peter Kelly.

  • S2019E14 Modern Studies

    • January 9, 2019
    • BBC

    Epic chamber pop collective mixing diverse elements of folk, rock, pop, jazz...

  • S2019E15 SOAK

    • May 8, 2019
    • BBC

    Ace set from Derry-born singer Bridie Monds-Watson, on the eve of her 23rd birthday.

  • S2019E16 Lewis Capaldi

    • May 4, 2019
    • BBC

    Lewis Capaldi performs an exclusive, stripped-back set to preview songs from his forthcoming album, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent. Presented by Roddy Hart.

  • S2019E17 Chris Difford with Boo Hewerdine

    • April 29, 2019
    • BBC

    Entertaining stories and classic songs from the Squeeze singer, with Boo Hewerdine, live from St Luke's in Glasgow.

  • S2019E18 Edwyn Collins

    • May 7, 2019
    • BBC

    The legendary Edwyn Collins and his super-tight band with new album tracks and classics, live from St Luke's in Glasgow.

  • S2019E19 Lucy Rose

    • May 22, 2019
    • BBC

    Fragile and beautiful performance from Lucy and her band.

  • S2019E20 Andy Burrows

    • May 22, 2019
    • BBC

    Intimate acoustic set from the ex-Razorlight drummer, includes songs co-written with author Matt Haig. Features Izzi Dunn on cello and Stuart Wilkinson on mandolin/guitar.

  • S2019E21 Be Charlotte

    • May 31, 2019
    • BBC

    Pop that grooves from the Dundonian singer now resident in Berlin - live from Drygate in Glasgow.

  • S2019E22 Ten Tonnes

    • May 31, 2019
    • BBC

    Ethan Barnett brings a tight set of razor sharp punky power pop, live from a toasty Drygate in Glasgow.

  • S2019E23 The Twilight Sad - Full Set

    • June 17, 2019
    • BBC

    A band at the peak of its powers live from St Luke's in Glasgow.

  • S2019E24 Jesca Hoop

    • June 20, 2019
    • BBC

    Gorgeous harmonies and haunting lyrics live from St Luke's in Glasgow.

  • S2019E25 Idlewild

    • November 5, 2019
    • BBC

    Idlewild are back in the spotlight with hit album, Interview Music. With their 25th anniversary coming up next year, the band have evolved beyond their indie-punk roots to deliver their most sonically adventurous collection to date. Watch high-octane versions of new songs and classics including Little Discourage and A Film For The Future.

  • S2019E26 Arcade

    • November 5, 2019
    • BBC

    Arcade is the new project of Irish folk artist Heidi Talbot and Scots singer-songwriter Adam Holmes. Recognised in their own right, the duo have joined forces to create album, Face The Fall. With their accomplished band, Heidi and Tom deliver a set which evokes the timeless Americana of Tom Petty and The Band.

  • S2019E27 Karine Polwart

    • November 12, 2019
    • BBC

    Award winning folk artist Karine Polwart makes her debut on the show with her Scottish Songbook band. The album gave her a Top 40 hit this year. Featuring interpretations of classic homegrown music by the likes of John Martyn and Big Country alongside reversions of Chvrches and Biffy Clyro it exemplifies Karine’s genre-busting, contemporary approach to her craft.

  • S2019E28 The Pearlfishers

    • November 12, 2019
    • BBC

    The Pearlfishers, led by David Scott, deliver a showcase set with songs from their new album, Love & Other Hopeless Things. A collective from Scotland’s west coast music scene, they specialise in timeless songwriting reminiscent of Van Dyke Parks and Burt Bacharach.

  • S2019E32 Zoe Graham

    • November 29, 2019
    • BBC

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Celtic Connections at the Quay: Episode 1

    • January 31, 2021
    • BBC Scotland

    Roddy Hart presents a night of live music filmed at BBC Scotland’s Pacific Quay, showcasing talent from Celtic Connections 2021. Featuring performances from Sorren Maclean and Hannah Fisher, emerging talent Heir of The Cursed and true legends of the Scottish Folk Scene, the mighty Breabach.

  • SPECIAL 0x3 Celtic Connections at the Quay: Episode 2

    • January 31, 2021
    • BBC Scotland

    Roddy Hart is back on The Quay Sessions stage to bring you highlights from this year’s Celtic Connections Festival. Featuring music by Scots singer Fiona Hunter and singer-songwriter Rory Butler, while Admiral Fallow celebrate ten years since the release of their debut album.