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 on: Today at 11:24:16 AM 
Started by Dan O. - Last post by Dan O.
Tonight, 9pm 'til 11pm : Scattering The Roots with Dan Ogus...two hours of the finest folk, roots, blues, etc...plenty of etc...

I've rifled through my vaults to bring you some excellent music both new and vintage every Wednesday evening from 9pm 'til 11pm.

The next show goes out tonight, 9pm 'til 11pm (after Express FM Country) featuring the following artists :

Jason & The Scorchers, Sonny Landreth, Ron Sexsmith, Peter Bruntnell, Dave Swarbrick, Dick Gaughan, Corinne West, Brigitte De Meyer, Bob Dylan, The Be Good Tanyas, Green River Ordinance, Otis Gibbs, Sofia Talvik, Dodson & Fogg, Kristen Graves, Odie Leigh, Leo Koster, Thea Gilmore, Eric Bibb, Robert Johnson, All About Eve, Alexandr Misko...

Listen tonight, 9pm 'til 11pm on Portsmouth's Express FM, on DAB and online here :

https://www.expressfm.com/programmes/scattering-the-roots/

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 on: Yesterday at 09:06:05 AM 
Started by Harbottle (Martin) - Last post by Will S
Quote from: ColinB on May 02, 2026, 11:15:29 AM

The Unthanks with their big band last night at Lancaster's Grand Theatre.

The first few numbers were as a 4-piece of Rachel and Becky with Adrain McNally on piano and Niopha Keegan on fiddle and harmony vocals. The three of them singing together was just beautiful. Niopha then joined three other string players and one highlight was hearing The Testimony of Patience Kershaw with the string quartet backing.

As MrsB commented, they do like having a lot of trumpet solos and while Lizzie Jones is certainly a very good trumpeter, it did get a bit excessive during the first set. We both enjoyed the second set more which included Magpie / The Scarecrow Knows, The King of Rome and The Great Silkie of Sule Skerry.

Throw in a bit of clog dancing and they got a standing ovation at the end though the encore was spoiled a bit when the lights on the stage were directed right in our faces up in the circle. The lights had been very effective earlier when they shone on the theatre ceiling but the encore rather took the shine off things, so to speak.

The expanded line-up plays in Bristol tonight and then the four of them carry on with the rest of the tour.



Thanks Colin.  Looking forward to seeing them for the first time in a couple of weeks' time when they close the Bude Literary Festival.

Back on topic, John Jones, Chopper and Al Scott were very good on Sunday night in Exeter.  A lot of old Oysters songs (although surprisingly to me, most not from Chopper's time in the band), going all the way back to Hal-An-Tow, as well as a few from John and Chopper's solo albums.

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 on: May 03, 2026, 05:17:48 PM 
Started by Harbottle (Martin) - Last post by John From Austin
It's been a roots music extravaganza for me this weekend.

Friday, Los Lobos at the Paramount! The Lobos played a typically brilliant set, including covers ("Feelin' Alright?" and "Dear Mr. Fantasy" for Dave Mason, and "She's About a Mover" for Augie Meyers) dedicated to recently deceased musical heroes. Long may they wave.

Last night, Rhiannon Giddens at Bass! She may be the most prodigiously talented performer I've ever seen. Rhiannon plays banjo and fiddle with virtuosity, sings with operatic dexterity and range, and even danced for us during a Louisiana-inspired Cajun number. She also deeply explores the roots of American music, playing 18th- and 19th-century traditional songs, gospel, blues, and early 20th-century jazz.

These great artists are worthy of your time, if you get the chance to catch them live.

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 on: May 02, 2026, 01:35:59 PM 
Started by abby (tank girl) - Last post by Nick Reg
We have been without a van since before Christmas but have finally found one that meets most of our criteria and have at last booked Cropredy tickets. It will be our first for 3 years after 30 odd on the trot.

The new Lemmy centre opened in Burslem yesterday , with a 1500 capacity venue to come. Might pay it a visit next week. The statue outside is a magnificent thing , easily the best statue i have ever seen.

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 on: May 02, 2026, 11:15:29 AM 
Started by Harbottle (Martin) - Last post by ColinB
The Unthanks with their big band last night at Lancaster's Grand Theatre.

The first few numbers were as a 4-piece of Rachel and Becky with Adrain McNally on piano and Niopha Keegan on fiddle and harmony vocals. The three of them singing together was just beautiful. Niopha then joined three other string players and one highlight was hearing The Testimony of Patience Kershaw with the string quartet backing.

As MrsB commented, they do like having a lot of trumpet solos and while Lizzie Jones is certainly a very good trumpeter, it did get a bit excessive during the first set. We both enjoyed the second set more which included Magpie / The Scarecrow Knows, The King of Rome and The Great Silkie of Sule Skerry.

Throw in a bit of clog dancing and they got a standing ovation at the end though the encore was spoiled a bit when the lights on the stage were directed right in our faces up in the circle. The lights had been very effective earlier when they shone on the theatre ceiling but the encore rather took the shine off things, so to speak.

The expanded line-up plays in Bristol tonight and then the four of them carry on with the rest of the tour.

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 on: May 01, 2026, 08:21:14 PM 
Started by Paul - Last post by Alan2
Soul Music  on R4  -  'Northern Sky'  by Nick Drake.

I"ve heard a few of this series. Sometimes i find it tiresome,but hearing this for the second  time actually got to me emotionally.  It is a very fine song,one of his best,  and for all the talk about  Nick i feel we are only beginning  to see what a unique and gifted songwriter and musician he was.

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 on: May 01, 2026, 06:17:26 PM 
Started by davidmjs - Last post by Rory.
Quote from: Ian_ on April 15, 2026, 01:23:21 PM


 Sam Grassie - Where two hawks fly

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1GWgrobyqM

 I think if you like Bert Jansch....well, you can judge for yourself  Smiley


Great stuff.

I'm a fan.

His dad and I used to play music together when we were at uni.

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 on: May 01, 2026, 08:37:28 AM 
Started by abby (tank girl) - Last post by PaulT
Possible upcoming gig (sold out, but on the waiting list): Angine de Poitrine in Bristol.  

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 on: April 30, 2026, 06:29:48 PM 
Started by abby (tank girl) - Last post by John From Austin
Skipped David Lee Roth last night to see a movie with Mrs. J From A instead ("Normal," starring Bob Odenkirk - check it out). I watched a couple of videos on Youtube to get an idea what I missed; his voice is truly dreadful. I think I made the right decision.

Tomorrow - Los Lobos at the Paramount Theatre! The Internet tells me this will be my 25th(!) Los Lobos show since April 1987. In addition to many shows in Austin, I caught up with them at the Route 66 Casino in New Mexico and the Minnesota Zoo outside Minneapolis.

My favorite LL story: Some years back, LL toured with sideman Cougar Estrada on drums. Toward the end of each show, Louie Perez would lay down his guitar and resume his original seat at the kit for a few vintage numbers. We lined up for autographs after one such show. When we reached Louie, Mrs. J from A said something like, "I love your drumming!" Louie dutifully autographed her CD "Cougar Estrada," which I did not notice. When I followed next, I said, "Nice to meet you, Louie!" He grabbed back Mrs. J's CD, and re-signed it "Louie Perez." He and I shared a huge laugh over him getting busted.

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 on: April 30, 2026, 05:03:04 PM 
Started by abby (tank girl) - Last post by Will S
Couldn't resist. I have booked to see John Jones (with Chopper and Al Scott) at Exeter Phoenix on Sunday night.

To be followed by:

13th May: Steeleye Span at Exeter Corn Exchange
15th May: Gilmore & Roberts at Church House, South Tawton
17th May: The Unthanks at Bude Parkhouse Centre
23rd May: Kate Rusby at Exeter Corn Exchange

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