Jo Garvin tells us about the return of the Isle of Man Traditional Music Weekend. which starts on Friday and runs through Monday with workshops, sessions, song groups and more.

We also hear some live music from an O'Donnell's session last week and remember much loved musician and broadcaster John Kaneen and the impact he had on the scene.

Find out more here

Christy catches up with John Power from the Liverpool band Cast, who return to our shores in September with a renewed vigour and a brand new album, having spent this Summer opening for Liam Gallagher.

Tickets for the gig available here: Cast (villagaiety.com)

'Miss' Katie Lawrence joined Christy in the Live Lounge this evening to chat about her new Tune Book of original compositions, 'From Western Shores and Beyond'.

A much loved music teacher, she also shared some of her favourite music at the moment, paid tribute to her own music teachers and played a tune for us live in the studio.

Celtic Gathering Isle of Man - Yn Chruinnaght returns on Monday (July 22nd) and there something for everyone! From films to dancing, workshops to craft fairs and, of course, superb music from the Celtic Nations.

Christy found out more, chatting with Committee members Chloe Woolley, Grainne Joughin and Breeshey Kermode.

Christy catches up with Matt 'Twist' from Manx Punx, as he tells us all about next weekend's All Day gig at the Outback.

Open to all ages* and with reduced price tickets for those that need it*, the day features 10 hours of live music from bands from here and further afield.

*Message and check their Facebook Page for all the details.

Hannah Lindqvist Kinrade recently visited the Isle of Man for the first time to trace her family roots and to record an EP of music inspired the dark tales she'd been told of her ancestory here.

With familial links to murderers, absconders and even literary master Hall Caine, it's no surprise perhaps that her EP is to be called 'Murders and Melancholy'.

Christy went to meet Hannah and her cousin Ben as they put the bones of the songs together at Ballagroove Studios in Ballasalla with Gyp Buggane at the helm.

Towards the end of this month, the Isle of Man will be represented at one of the world's most famous music festivals. Mae Challis has been invited to perform a two-hour set each day of Glastonbury at 'The Tap House'.

Worthy Farm in Somerset is home to some of the most iconic music acts, with some independent artists being scouted by major record labels along the way.

Christian Jones caught up with Mae, ahead of the festival.

Annabel Curphey, previously a member of Spaghetti and the Hoops, has been forging a career for herself in Brighton under the new stage name of 'Annabel Lauren'.

She was on Isle recently so Christy took the opportunity to catch up with her about her music, her plans - and whether her Mum's Cauliflower Cheese is all that she says it is...