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29/06/2009

Marc plays classic and cutting-edge tracks, featuring a live performance from singer-songwriter M Ward and a special Peel session request from Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie.

Live in tonight it's none other than M Ward. There are archive sessions all this week from Billy Bragg, The Chameleons and Virginia Doesn't. We've also got a Peel by Behest from none other than Bobby Gillespie who's chosen a Primal Scream Session.

Matthew Stephen Ward, known by his stage name M. Ward, is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who rose to prominence in the Portland, Oregon music scene. In the summer of 2006, Ward relocated to New Hampshire and in the fall of 2007 subsequently returned to Portland. Regarding the types of music he grew up listening to, Ward has diverse influences: ""My dad turned me onto Johnny Cash. He was always into gospel and country. My mom listened to classical music.".

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Mon 29 Jun 2009 19:00

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