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19/05/2010

An hour of the very best in folk, roots and acoustic music including an interview with popular folk duo Megson and tracks from their brand new album The Longshot.

Mike Harding presents an hour of the very best in folk, roots and acoustic music including news from the world of folk and the latest album releases.

Plus, an interview with Debbie and Stu Hanna - also known as Megson - and tracks from their forthcoming album The Longshot.

Following two successive 成人快手 Radio 2 Folk Award nominations for Best Duo and a string of critically acclaimed releases, The Longshot is themed around work and many of the selected songs originate from the couple's native North-East of England.

Megson are supporting the album with a UK tour and appearances at several top UK folk festivals this summer.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 19 May 2010 19:00

Music Played

  • The Fisherman鈥檚 Friends

    No Hopers, Jokers and Rogues

    • Cd Single.
    • Universal Promo Copy.
  • Jim Moray

    Silver Dagger

    • In Modern History.
    • Niag Promo Copy.
  • 尝煤苍补蝉补

    The Shore House

    • La Nua.
    • Lunasa Records LRCD001.
  • Geoff Muldaur & the Texas Sheiks

    The World is Going Wrong

    • Texas Sheiks.
    • Tradition & Moderne T&M45.
  • Barbara Dickson

    Witch of the Westmerlands

    • Time & Tide.
    • Chariot Music CTVPCD001.
  • Loudon Wainwright III

    Be Careful There's a Baby in the House

    • Loudon Wainwright III - The 成人快手 Sessions.
    • Strange Fruit SFRCD073.
  • Megson

    The Cabman

    • The Longshot.
    • EDJ Records EDJ016.
  • Megson

    Two Match Lads

    • The Longshot.
    • EDJ Records EDJ016.
  • Megson

    Working Town

    • The Longshot.
    • EDJ Records EDJ016.
  • Megan Henwood

    White Lies

    • Live Performance.
  • Bernard Wrigley

    Straddling the Beenie Man

    • Mark & Lard's Ancient Customs.
    • Loofy LOOFY021CD.
  • The Urban Folk Quartet

    Wedding Dress/The Threading Reel

    • The Urban Folk Quartet.
    • Fellside FECD233.

Broadcast

  • Wed 19 May 2010 19:00