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Glasgow Sessions
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🎙️ The Glasgow Sessions celebrates the authentic heart of Glasgow's live music and poetry scene through raw performances, real venues, and true stories. Join host Richard Lee as he ventures into beloved local spots across the city, capturing original spoken word and live music from passionate performers 🎤🎵. Each episode features exclusive recordings of poets, musicians, and artists sharing their craft in intimate venue settings, alongside candid interviews that reveal the stories behind the art 🏴✨. Whether you're drawn to powerful spoken word performances, traditional Scottish music, or contemporary original compositions, this podcast brings you backstage access to the city's most genuine cultural experiences 🎸📝. Through immersive storytelling and authentic conversations, Richard creates a comprehensive record of Glasgow's thriving grassroots scene—capturing not just the performances, but the people and places that make them possible 🎧💫. Dis
Episodes
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Episode #32 - ALL OR NOTHING movie screening + live acts @Muchuills
Glasgow Sessions Bank Holiday Weekend Takeover, Part 2: 'All Or Nothing' screening at McChuill's For night two of our Bank Holiday Weekend takeover, we went to McChuill's in Glasgow for the screening of Jay-Lee CCTV's film, 'All Or Nothing.' The room was packed with artists, poets, musicians and...
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Episode #31 - Rewired Culture Presents @ The Poetry Club
The Glasgow Sessions Bank Holiday Weekend Takeover begins at The Poetry Club, SWG3, with Rewired Culture Presents - a night bringing independent artists, different sounds and Glasgow’s music community together in one room 🎙️🔥 Richard Lee is there to capture the live performances and the...
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Episode #30 - Donald Jenkins
In this episode of Glasgow Sessions, Richard Lee welcomes Newcastle-based poet, rapper, educator, community artist, activist and long-time promoter Don Jenkins for a candid, generous and often hilarious conversation about creativity, community, regional identity and the courage to keep making…
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Episode #29 - Mar Charav & Rum Doxy
In this episode, recorded spontaneously on the train from Dumbarton to Glasgow Central after Glasgow’s Kiltwalk, Richard Lee speaks with singer, songwriter and live performer Mar Charav about building a working life in music. Originally from Italy and raised in Spain, Mar moved to Glasgow in 2023...
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Episode #28 - Rewired Culture
In this powerful Glasgow Sessions conversation, Richard Lee is joined by three voices helping to shape a new chapter for Scottish music: G Spartan, The Real Genesis, and The Next Gimmick (TNG). Recorded at Glasgow University, this episode explores the ambition, creativity and community behind...
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Episode #27 - Colm O’Sullivan
Irish-born, Gibraltar-raised and Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Colm O’Sullivan joins Richard Lee for an open, heartfelt conversation recorded live at Blue Dog Glasgow. Colm reflects on finding his own voice, moving from piano bars and open mics into original songwriting, and the reality of...
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Episode #26 - Raj Mahal
In this episode of Glasgow Sessions, host Richard Lee sits down with Glasgow rapper, DJ, promoter and community builder Raj Mahal. Born in Rutherglen and raised in Giffnock, Raj discusses growing up with mixed Punjabi Sikh and Scottish heritage, navigating identity and belonging, and finding...
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Special Episode: Live Music From Around The City
In this episode of Glasgow Sessions, host Richard Lee shines a light on some of the brilliant artists he has had the privilege of recording and sharing through the podcast. Featuring original music from AJ Davies, May Terra, Colm O’Sullivan, The Girl Upstairs, James Low, Archie Spencer, and…
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Episode #25 - Kaz Sharply
In this episode, Richard Lee is joined by the incredible Kaz Sharply - @wittyandsharp / @kazsharply - for a conversation that has been well worth the wait. Kaz brings warmth, quick wit and real honesty as we explore her history, the experiences that have shaped her, and the inspirations behind…
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Episode #24 - Dumbarton Wind Ensemble
Out at Mugdock Country Park for some quiet nature and ambiance recordings on a warm Sunday afternoon, host Richard Lee stumbled into something completely unexpected: the Dunbartonshire Wind Ensemble in full flow. What started as a field-recording trip turned into an impromptu live session with a...
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Episode #23 - Kat Harrison
In this episode of Glasgow Sessions, Richard sits down with actor, writer, director, voice‑over artist and acting coach Kat Harrison – the working‑class creative force behind Chaos Collective and Break A Leg Academy (BALA). They talk about Kat’s journey from youth theatre in Cumbernauld to…
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Episode #22 - The Importance of Scots with Keeks Mc, Cat Cochrane, and Kaz Sharply
In this episode of Glasgow Sessions, host Richard Lee sits down with returning guests Keeks Mc and Cat Cochrane, and welcomes debut guest Kaz Sharply, for an hour of poetry and chat in modern Scots. Together they explore how the language is being spoken and written right now – in families…
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Episode 21 - Keeks Mc, Stephen Watt, Dev McMath
In this episode, Richard Lee is joined by three phenomenal poets and dear pals of the show: Keeks Mc (@keeks_mc), Stephen Watt (@stephenwattpoet), and making his debut as a fellow co-host of Glasgow Sessions, Dev McMath (@devmcmath_poet). Across the episode, we move from belly laughs to gut...
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Special Annoucement
In this special announcement episode of Glasgow Sessions, host Richard Lee is joined by Dev McMath to reflect on how the project has grown over the past few months - and where it’s heading next. What started as a grassroots platform for live music and spoken word has quickly evolved into…
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Episode #20 - Ash-Lee De Haldevang
Ash-Lee De Halevang joins us for a fiercely honest conversation about identity, transience, and finding home after a childhood stretched between London, East Lothian, Singapore, Malaysia, Cornwall, and now Glasgow. We talk about growing up dyslexic and uprooted, Warrior Cats as a gateway into...
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Episode #19 - Peter Brown / ’Pete The Street’
Peter Brown - Pete the Street | Glasgow Sessions If you've ever walked through the city and spotted someone standing at an easel in the pouring rain - no umbrella, no shelter, just paint and canvas - there's a good chance you've just met this week's guest. Peter Brown, known as Pete the Street…
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Episode #18 - Attack / Release April 2026
Episode 18: Attack/Release at Bloc+ — Cinema Hotdogs, Ty Lumnus & A'Bear Glasgow has always been a city of sound-makers. From the basement rehearsal room to the experimental club night, this is a city that has never stopped pushing music into new territory - and Attack/Release is one of the…
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Episode #17 - Kelvingrove Writers
Glasgow has always been a city of storytellers. From the tenement close to the poetry night, this is a city that has never stopped finding its voice - and today's guest is making sure that tradition carries on. Jess Smith is the founder of Kelvingrove Writers - a free, grassroots writing group…
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Episode #16 - Jay-Lee CCTV
Glasgow Sessions #16: Jay-Lee CCTV — Govan Rap, Scheme Life & Building the Scottish Scene (Live Performances from Patrick Studios) From Govan's housing schemes to headlining Audio Glasgow, Jay-Lee CCTV brings raw Glasgow rap to Glasgow Sessions. Rapper, producer, events manager, and one half of…
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Episode #15 - Martin Rowe
For this episode of Glasgow Sessions, Richard sits down with poet and stand‑up Martin Rowe, better known on stage as Martin from Dumbarton. A nursery worker by day and performer by night, Martin brings together working‑class graft, childcare, Wetherspoons toilets, Still Game, wrestling and…
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Episode #14 - Ross Wilcock
For this episode of Glasgow Sessions, Richard Lee sits down with one of the most recognisable and generous figures in the city’s spoken word community — Ross Wilcock. A queer, disabled Glaswegian poet, performer and event curator, Ross has become a central presence in Glasgow’s modern poetry…
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Episode #14 - Ross Wilcock
For this episode of Glasgow Sessions, Richard Lee sits down with one of the most recognisable and generous figures in the city’s spoken word community — Ross Wilcock. A queer, disabled Glaswegian poet, performer and event curator, Ross has become a central presence in Glasgow’s modern poetry…
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Episode #13 - The Vinyl Bar
Glasgow Sessions – Live at Vinyl Bar (East End, Glasgow) This episode of Glasgow Sessions was recorded live in the East End at Vinyl Bar on London Road, just off Glasgow Cross. A small, characterful pub built for listening, Vinyl Bar opened its doors to live musicians and poets, turning a Sunday...
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Episode #13 - The Vinyl Bar
Glasgow Sessions – Live at Vinyl Bar (East End, Glasgow) This episode of Glasgow Sessions was recorded live in the East End at Vinyl Bar on London Road, just off Glasgow Cross. A small, characterful pub built for listening, Vinyl Bar opened its doors to live musicians and poets, turning a Sunday...
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Episode #12 - Rosie Green
In this episode of Glasgow Sessions, host Richard Lee sits down with Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Rosie Green, also known as Rosie Kate Green. Rosie talks about her journey through the city’s music scene — from busking with a small amp at Loch Lomond Shores to late-night open mics around…
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Episode #11 - Stephen Watt
In this episode of Glasgow Sessions, host Richard Lee sits down with Stephen Watt (@stephenwattpoet) — one of Scotland’s most distinctive and prolific poets. Stephen is the author of six poetry collections, the founder of Seahorse Publications, and is widely known as Scotland’s Crime Poet. But...
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Episode #10 - Tuath in the Park Bar, and Poets from Glasgow’s scene
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...
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Episode - #9 - Keeks Mc
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...
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Episode - #9 - Keeks Mc
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...
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Episode #8 - Dean, Greg, Harry, and Annie (Taeside)
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…
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Episode #7 - Zara Louise
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…
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Episode #6 - Hillhead Book Club
🎙️✨ 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...
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Episode #6 - Hillhead Book Club
🎙️✨ 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...
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Episode #5 - Emry Beattie
🎙️ 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,...
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Episode #4 - Tyler Kerr, Cat Cochrane, & Hannah Doyle
🎙️ 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…
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Glasgow sessions #3 - Trad Music from the Aragon & Park Bar
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...
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Glasgow Sessions #2
✨ 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…
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Glasgow Sessions
🎙️ 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...
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🎙️ The Glasgow Sessions celebrates the authentic heart of Glasgow's live music and poetry scene through raw performances, real venues, and true stories. Join host Richard Lee as he ventures into beloved local spots across the city, capturing original spoken word and live music from passionate performers 🎤🎵. Each episode features exclusive recordings of poets, musicians, and artists sharing their craft in intimate venue settings, alongside candid interviews that reveal the stories behind the art 🏴✨. Whether you're drawn to powerful spoken word performances, traditional Scottish music, or contemporary original compositions, this podcast brings you backstage access to the city's most genuine cultural experiences 🎸📝. Through immersive storytelling and authentic conversations, Richard creates a comprehensive record of Glasgow's thriving grassroots scene—capturing not just the performances, but the people and places that make them possible 🎧💫. Dis
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