Program List

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris indulges his taste for quality country music and plays music stretching from archive classics to country's cutting edge.
Details : Bob Harris indulges his taste for quality country music and plays music stretching from archive classics to country's cutting edge.

Starts 2007-01-11 19:00:00, Ends 2007-01-11 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : In session is one of Bob's discoveries of 2006, the young Texan singer songwriter Sunny Sweeney, who recently released her debut CD Heartbreakers Hall of Fame.
Details : In session is one of Bob's discoveries of 2006, the young Texan singer songwriter Sunny Sweeney, who recently released her debut CD Heartbreakers Hall of Fame.In session tonight is one of Bob's discoveries of 2006, the young Texan singer songwriter Sunny Sweeney, who released her debut CD Heartbreakers Hall of Fame just three years after starting to play and sing. Originally from Houston, Texas, Sunny moved to New York after graduation to pursue a career in theatre and comedy, returning to Austin, Texas to work in a comedy company. Her stepfather, a musician, taught her the basics of the guitar and two years later she played her first gig in Austin and less than a year after that was holding down weekly residencies at multiple Austin honky-tonk bars. In a session recorded last September in Nashville Sunny talks to Bob about her career so far and plays tracks from her album.

Starts 2007-01-18 19:00:00, Ends 2007-01-18 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Starts 2007-01-25 19:00:00, Ends 2007-01-25 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob's guests are singer-songwriters Kevin Welch and Kieran Kane, along with multi-instrumentalist Fats Kaplin. The trio play tracks from their album Lost John Dean.
Details : Bob's guests are singer-songwriters Kevin Welch and Kieran Kane, along with multi-instrumentalist Fats Kaplin. The trio play tracks from their album Lost John Dean.

Starts 2007-02-01 19:00:00, Ends 2007-02-01 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob talks to singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, whose hugely anticipated new album West is released this month. She talks about her influences and her approach to songwriting.
Details : Bob talks to singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, whose hugely anticipated new album West is released this month. She talks about her influences and her approach to songwriting.Bob talks to acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, whose hugely anticipated new album West is released this month. She talks about her influences and her approach to songwriting in a career that started in the late 1970s and has earned her comparisons with Bob Dylan and Townes van Zandt.

Starts 2007-02-08 19:00:00, Ends 2007-02-08 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris is joined in session by CMA Horizon Award nominee Julie Roberts, who has just made her UK debut as part of the Country Music Association's New from Nashville tour.
Details : Bob Harris is joined in session by CMA Horizon Award nominee Julie Roberts, who has just made her UK debut as part of the Country Music Association's New from Nashville tour.

Starts 2007-02-15 19:00:00, Ends 2007-02-15 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris is joined by nu-grass band Crooked Still, whose latest album was recorded in August 2006. Crooked Still combine banjo, cello, double bass and vocals.
Details : Bob Harris is joined by nu-grass band Crooked Still, whose latest album was recorded in August 2006. Crooked Still combine banjo, cello, double bass and vocals.

Starts 2007-02-22 19:00:00, Ends 2007-02-22 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob's session guests are the North Carolinian grungegrass trio the Avett Brothers, who fuse bluegrass with punk, Southern rock, gospel and folk to create their unique sound.
Details : Bob's session guests are the North Carolinian grungegrass trio the Avett Brothers, who fuse bluegrass with punk, Southern rock, gospel and folk to create their unique sound.

Starts 2007-03-01 19:00:00, Ends 2007-03-01 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Starts 2007-03-08 19:00:00, Ends 2007-03-08 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Featuring a session by all-girl old-time string band Uncle Earl, whose latest album was produced by Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones.
Details : Featuring a session by all-girl old-time string band Uncle Earl, whose latest album was produced by Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones.

Starts 2007-03-15 19:00:00, Ends 2007-03-15 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Featuring a session by British Americana group Redland's Palomino Company, headed up by husband-and-wife Alex and Hannah Elton-Wall, who play a couple of live tracks.
Details : Featuring a session by British Americana group Redland's Palomino Company, headed up by husband-and-wife Alex and Hannah Elton-Wall, who play a couple of live tracks.

Starts 2007-03-22 19:00:00, Ends 2007-03-22 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Starts 2007-03-29 18:00:00, Ends 2007-03-29 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-04-05 18:00:00, Ends 2007-04-05 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-04-12 18:00:00, Ends 2007-04-12 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-04-19 18:00:00, Ends 2007-04-19 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. Bob's session guest is Texan honky-tonk musician Joe Ely, one third of country supergroup the Flatlanders.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. Bob's session guest is Texan honky-tonk musician Joe Ely, one third of country supergroup the Flatlanders.

Starts 2007-04-26 18:00:00, Ends 2007-04-26 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-05-03 18:00:00, Ends 2007-05-03 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob's session guest Shooter Jennings is the son of legendary country couple Jessi Coulter and Waylon Jennings. He plays songs from his debut album.
Details : Bob's session guest Shooter Jennings is the son of legendary country couple Jessi Coulter and Waylon Jennings. He plays songs from his debut album.

Starts 2007-05-10 18:00:00, Ends 2007-05-10 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-05-17 18:00:00, Ends 2007-05-17 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob is joined by three country singer-songwriters, Suzy Bogguss, Gretchen Peters and Matraca Berg, who are currently touring the UK with their Wine, Women and Song show.
Details : Bob is joined by three country singer-songwriters, Suzy Bogguss, Gretchen Peters and Matraca Berg, who are currently touring the UK with their Wine, Women and Song show.

Starts 2007-05-24 18:00:00, Ends 2007-05-24 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob is joined by Californian singer-songwriter Brett Dennen, who has been described as 'a major future force'.
Details : Bob is joined by Californian singer-songwriter Brett Dennen, who has been described as 'a major future force'.Bob is joined by Californian singer-songwriter Brett Dennen, who has been described as 'a major future force'. Comparisons have been made with Bob Dylan, James Taylor and Paul Simon, and Brett has toured with Sheryl Crow and John Mayer.

Starts 2007-05-31 18:00:00, Ends 2007-05-31 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob celebrates the best in Canadian roots and alt country music. He previews the North by Northeast Music Festival just starting in Toronto and features some of the acts appearing.
Details : Bob celebrates the best in Canadian roots and alt country music. He previews the North by Northeast Music Festival just starting in Toronto and features some of the acts appearing.Bob celebrates the best in Canadian roots and alt country music. He previews the North by Northeast Music Festival which is just starting in Toronto and features some of the acts appearing at the festival. Now in its 13th year, North By Northeast (NXNE) celebrates the best in new music and film from the indie scene. The festival spans four days and nights during which more than 450 bands perform live in over 30 live venues across the city.

Starts 2007-06-07 18:00:00, Ends 2007-06-07 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob is joined by the 'Kings of Americana' Richmond Fontaine.
Details : Bob is joined by the 'Kings of Americana' Richmond Fontaine.

Starts 2007-06-14 18:00:00, Ends 2007-06-14 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob is joined by Nashville-based singer songwriter Diana Jones. Her work has been described as a rich mix of country, blues and mountain music.
Details : Bob is joined by Nashville-based singer songwriter Diana Jones. Her work has been described as a rich mix of country, blues and mountain music.Bob is joined by Nashville-based singer songwriter Diana Jones, whose album My Remembrance of You was voted No 1 Country Album of the Year 2006 by the Chicago Tribune, and was the first release on the Newsong Recordings Label. Nominated as Emerging Artist of the Year 2006, Diana's career began in 1996 when her first album, Imagine Me, was released to critical acclaim. Her work has been described as a rich mix of country, blues and mountain music.

Starts 2007-06-21 18:00:00, Ends 2007-06-21 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Starts 2007-06-28 18:00:00, Ends 2007-06-28 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Starts 2007-07-05 18:00:00, Ends 2007-07-05 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Starts 2007-07-12 18:00:00, Ends 2007-07-12 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Starts 2007-07-19 18:00:00, Ends 2007-07-19 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-07-26 18:00:00, Ends 2007-07-26 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. Featuring a live performance, recorded earlier this year at the NXNE Festival in Toronto, from The Jamestown Union.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. Featuring a live performance, recorded earlier this year at the NXNE Festival in Toronto, from The Jamestown Union.

Starts 2007-08-02 18:00:00, Ends 2007-08-02 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-08-09 18:00:00, Ends 2007-08-09 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-08-16 18:00:00, Ends 2007-08-16 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-08-23 18:00:00, Ends 2007-08-23 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-08-30 18:00:00, Ends 2007-08-30 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-09-06 18:00:00, Ends 2007-09-06 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-09-13 18:00:00, Ends 2007-09-13 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-09-20 18:00:00, Ends 2007-09-20 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-09-27 18:00:00, Ends 2007-09-27 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Legendary singer-songwriter and political activist Steve Earle joins Bob in session, accompanied by Earle's wife, alternative country singer Allison Moorer.
Details : Legendary singer-songwriter and political activist Steve Earle joins Bob in session, accompanied by Earle's wife, alternative country singer Allison Moorer.

Starts 2007-10-04 18:00:00, Ends 2007-10-04 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-10-11 18:00:00, Ends 2007-10-11 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-10-18 18:00:00, Ends 2007-10-18 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-10-25 18:00:00, Ends 2007-10-25 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris previews the 41st CMA awards to be held in Nashville next week, playing tracks from nominated artists including The Dixie Chicks, Alison Krauss and Keith Urban.
Details : Bob Harris previews the 41st CMA awards to be held in Nashville next week, playing tracks from nominated artists including The Dixie Chicks, Alison Krauss and Keith Urban.

Starts 2007-11-01 19:00:00, Ends 2007-11-01 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris hosts as The Piney Gir Country Roadshow play songs from the latest album.
Details : Bob Harris hosts as The Piney Gir Country Roadshow play songs from the latest album.

Starts 2007-11-22 19:00:00, Ends 2007-11-22 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Featuring live tracks from Oregon-born singer and songwriter Rachel Harrington, whose style mixes folk, country, blues and old-time gospel.
Details : Featuring live tracks from Oregon-born singer and songwriter Rachel Harrington, whose style mixes folk, country, blues and old-time gospel.Featuring live tracks from Oregon-born singer and songwriter Rachel Harrington. Her debut CD The Bootlegger's Daughter has already been earmarked by Bob as one of his favourite albums of the year. Rachel's style mixes folk, country, blues and old-time gospel, and captures a sense of the old American West with an authenticity which is earning her comparisons with Gillian Welch.

Starts 2007-11-29 19:00:00, Ends 2007-11-29 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays country, roots and Americana. Featuring live session tracks from husband and wife duo The Milroys, whose music explores the darker side of the American bible belt.
Details : Bob Harris plays country, roots and Americana. Featuring live session tracks from husband and wife duo The Milroys, whose music explores the darker side of the American bible belt.

Starts 2007-12-06 19:00:00, Ends 2007-12-06 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob is joined by Texan songwriter and storyteller Sam Baker, whose sparse songwriting style and understated performance are earning him comparisons with Townes Van Zandt.
Details : Bob is joined by Texan songwriter and storyteller Sam Baker, whose sparse songwriting style and understated performance are earning him comparisons with Townes Van Zandt.

Starts 2007-12-13 19:00:00, Ends 2007-12-13 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2007-12-20 19:00:00, Ends 2007-12-20 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Paul Sexton sits in for Bob Harris and plays a selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Paul Sexton sits in for Bob Harris and plays a selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2008-01-03 19:00:00, Ends 2008-01-03 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob is joined by alt-country Canadian band the Great Lake Swimmers, whose musical style has drawn comparisons with Nick Drake, Gram Parsons and Neil Young.
Details : Bob is joined by alt-country Canadian band the Great Lake Swimmers, whose musical style has drawn comparisons with Nick Drake, Gram Parsons and Neil Young.

Starts 2008-01-10 19:00:00, Ends 2008-01-10 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. Featuring a session from Texan songwriter and ex rodeo-rider Ryan Bingham, who has just released his debut album.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. Featuring a session from Texan songwriter and ex rodeo-rider Ryan Bingham, who has just released his debut album.

Starts 2008-01-17 19:00:00, Ends 2008-01-17 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris features a session from Texan songwriter and ex-rodeo rider Ryan Bingham. Just 25, Ryan's experience of life in rural Texas informs his music.
Details : Bob Harris features a session from Texan songwriter and ex-rodeo rider Ryan Bingham. Just 25, Ryan's experience of life in rural Texas informs his music.

Starts 2008-01-24 19:00:00, Ends 2008-01-24 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Including a live Maida Vale session from the biggest selling American musical act of 2006 and five time CMA vocal group winners, Rascal Flatts.
Details : Including a live Maida Vale session from the biggest selling American musical act of 2006 and five time CMA vocal group winners, Rascal Flatts.Including a live Maida Vale session from the biggest selling American musical act of 2006 and five time CMA vocal group winners, Rascal Flatts. Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney talk to Bob Harris and perform songs from a seven-year career which has reaped more than 15 million album sales, nine No 1 singles and six CMA awards.

Starts 2008-01-31 19:00:00, Ends 2008-01-31 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2008-02-07 19:00:00, Ends 2008-02-07 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. Bob's guest is singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. Bob's guest is singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook.Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. Bob's guest is singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook, who had a single nominated for Song of the Year at the 2007 Americana Music Association Awards. With a writing and performance style reminiscent of classic traditional country, Cook has been described by veteran country-folk singer Nanci Griffith as 'this generation's Loretta Lynn'

Starts 2008-02-14 19:00:00, Ends 2008-02-14 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2008-02-21 19:00:00, Ends 2008-02-21 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob's guest is acclaimed Canadian singer, songwriter and fiddle player, Kendel Carson, whose song I Like Trucks received regular plays on Radio 2 and was a listeners' favourite.
Details : Bob's guest is acclaimed Canadian singer, songwriter and fiddle player, Kendel Carson, whose song I Like Trucks received regular plays on Radio 2 and was a listeners' favourite.

Starts 2008-02-28 19:00:00, Ends 2008-02-28 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2008-03-06 19:00:00, Ends 2008-03-06 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. His guest is Canadian alt-country performer Kathleen Edwards.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. His guest is Canadian alt-country performer Kathleen Edwards.

Starts 2008-03-13 19:00:00, Ends 2008-03-13 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob is joined by Texan singer-songwriter Kimmie Rhodes, whose songs have been covered by artists including Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris.
Details : Bob is joined by Texan singer-songwriter Kimmie Rhodes, whose songs have been covered by artists including Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris.

Starts 2008-03-20 19:00:00, Ends 2008-03-20 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. He is joined by Texan singer-songwriter Nels Andrews, whose music reflects the rustic desert roots sound of his former home.
Details : Bob plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. He is joined by Texan singer-songwriter Nels Andrews, whose music reflects the rustic desert roots sound of his former home.

Starts 2008-03-27 19:00:00, Ends 2008-03-27 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2008-04-03 18:00:00, Ends 2008-04-03 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2008-04-10 18:00:00, Ends 2008-04-10 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays a selection of country, roots and Americana. His guest is Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tift Merritt, who chats to Bob and plays tracks from her latest album.
Details : Bob Harris plays a selection of country, roots and Americana. His guest is Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tift Merritt, who chats to Bob and plays tracks from her latest album.

Starts 2008-04-17 18:00:00, Ends 2008-04-17 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays a selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays a selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2008-04-24 18:00:00, Ends 2008-04-24 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. Bob is joined by former Jayhawks frontman Gary Louris, who plays tracks from his debut solo album.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. Bob is joined by former Jayhawks frontman Gary Louris, who plays tracks from his debut solo album.

Starts 2008-05-01 18:00:00, Ends 2008-05-01 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2008-05-08 18:00:00, Ends 2008-05-08 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob is joined in session by progressive bluegrass band Chatham Country Line, who blend traditional bluegrass with gospel, country and pop.
Details : Bob is joined in session by progressive bluegrass band Chatham Country Line, who blend traditional bluegrass with gospel, country and pop.

Starts 2008-05-15 18:00:00, Ends 2008-05-15 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. Bob's guest is veteran Nashville singer-songwriter Carlene Carter.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana. Bob's guest is veteran Nashville singer-songwriter Carlene Carter.

Starts 2008-05-22 18:00:00, Ends 2008-05-22 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Joining Bob is Eilen Jewell, who cites her influences as Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Bob Dylan. She creates a sound merging folk, blues, jazz and traditional country.
Details : Joining Bob is Eilen Jewell, who cites her influences as Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Bob Dylan. She creates a sound merging folk, blues, jazz and traditional country.

Starts 2008-05-29 18:00:00, Ends 2008-05-29 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : The Felice Brothers, an authentic outlaw country band from the Catskill Mountains of New York, are live in session.
Details : The Felice Brothers, an authentic outlaw country band from the Catskill Mountains of New York, are live in session.The Felice Brothers are live in session. An authentic outlaw country band from the Catskill Mountains of New York, Ian, James and Simone Felice are three brothers (of seven children) who formed the band in 2006 with their friend Christmas Fraley, previously a travelling dice player.

Starts 2008-06-05 18:00:00, Ends 2008-06-05 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : The show comes live from the North by Northeast Music Festival in Toronto. Bob previews some of the acts appearing, and will be joined by guests from the festival.
Details : The show comes live from the North by Northeast Music Festival in Toronto. Bob previews some of the acts appearing, and will be joined by guests from the festival.The show comes live from the North by Northeast Music Festival in Toronto. Now in its 14th year, the NXNE celebrates the best in new music and film from the indie scene, over four days and nights, as 500 bands perform in more than 40 live venues across the city. Bob previews some of the acts appearing, and will be joined by guests from the festival.

Starts 2008-06-12 18:00:00, Ends 2008-06-12 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob's special guest is one of the most influential Nashville artists of the last 40 years, Emmylou Harris, who performs tracks from her new album.
Details : Bob's special guest is one of the most influential Nashville artists of the last 40 years, Emmylou Harris, who performs tracks from her new album.

Starts 2008-06-19 18:00:00, Ends 2008-06-19 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob is joined by Louisiana born singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier, who wrote her first song at the age of 35 after emerging from an early life of drug and alcohol addiction.
Details : Bob is joined by Louisiana born singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier, who wrote her first song at the age of 35 after emerging from an early life of drug and alcohol addiction.

Starts 2008-06-26 18:00:00, Ends 2008-06-26 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob's guest is singer-songwriter Mia Riddle, whose new album has drawn comparisons to Jeff Buckley, PJ Harvey, Pavement and Billie Holiday.
Details : Bob's guest is singer-songwriter Mia Riddle, whose new album has drawn comparisons to Jeff Buckley, PJ Harvey, Pavement and Billie Holiday.

Starts 2008-07-03 18:00:00, Ends 2008-07-03 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob's guest is San Diego's Eve Selis, whose energetic live performances and powerful voice has led to her being dubbed 'the Queen of Roadhouse Rock'.
Details : Bob's guest is San Diego's Eve Selis, whose energetic live performances and powerful voice has led to her being dubbed 'the Queen of Roadhouse Rock'.

Starts 2008-07-10 18:00:00, Ends 2008-07-10 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob is joined in session by Quebec born artist, carpenter and folk roots singer Kim Beggs. In addition to singing and songwriting, Kim also draws, paints, sculpts and makes films.
Details : Bob is joined in session by Quebec born artist, carpenter and folk roots singer Kim Beggs. In addition to singing and songwriting, Kim also draws, paints, sculpts and makes films.

Starts 2008-07-17 18:00:00, Ends 2008-07-17 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2008-07-24 18:00:00, Ends 2008-07-24 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob is joined in session by Old Crow Medicine Show, a band that marries punk attitude and old-time string music.
Details : Bob is joined in session by Old Crow Medicine Show, a band that marries punk attitude and old-time string music.

Starts 2008-10-02 18:00:00, Ends 2008-10-02 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2008-07-31 18:00:00, Ends 2008-07-31 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2008-08-07 18:00:00, Ends 2008-08-07 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.
Details : Bob Harris plays his selection of country, roots and Americana.

Starts 2008-08-14 18:00:00, Ends 2008-08-14 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob features a session with bluegrass family band The Cherryholmes, whose first two albums were Grammy-nominated.
Details : Bob features a session with bluegrass family band The Cherryholmes, whose first two albums were Grammy-nominated.Bob features a session with bluegrass family band The Cherryholmes. Grammy-nominated for its first two albums, the group comprises 'Pop' Jere on upright bass, 'Mom' Sandy Lee on mandolin, daughter Cia Leigh on banjo, daughter Kate and son BJ on fiddles, and son Skip on guitar.

Starts 2008-08-21 18:00:00, Ends 2008-08-21 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Starts 2008-08-28 18:00:00, Ends 2008-08-28 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Starts 2008-09-04 18:00:00, Ends 2008-09-04 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Starts 2008-09-11 18:00:00, Ends 2008-09-11 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob presents a preview of the 7th Americana Music Association Awards, from Music Row in Nashville. Performers will include Tift Merritt, John Hiatt and James McMurtry.
Details : Bob presents a preview of the 7th Americana Music Association Awards, from Music Row in Nashville. Performers will include Tift Merritt, John Hiatt and James McMurtry.This programme comes from Music Row in Nashville on the day of the 7th Americana Music Association Awards. The ceremony, which includes awards for artist, album and song of the year, takes place later tonight at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville. Performers will include Tift Merritt, John Hiatt and James McMurtry. In this preview of the Awards, Bob Harris is joined by guests including singer/songwriter and host of the awards Jim Lauderdale. Together they reflect on the current Americana music scene, with Bob playing tracks from this year's nominees which include Levon Helm, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant, Drive by Truckers and Steve Earle. Grammy-award winner Jim Lauderdale also performs songs from his latest album.

Starts 2008-09-18 18:00:00, Ends 2008-09-18 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Highlights of the 7th Americana Music Association Awards, held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, with appearances from artists such as Tift Merritt, John Hiatt and Joan Baez.
Details : Highlights of the 7th Americana Music Association Awards, held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, with appearances from artists such as Tift Merritt, John Hiatt and Joan Baez.Bob Harris presents highlights of the 7th Americana Music Association Awards, held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, and featuring appearances from artists such as Tift Merritt, John Hiatt and Joan Baez. Bob rounds up the evening's events, interviewing performers, winners and nominees and selecting musical highlights from the ceremony.

Starts 2008-09-25 18:00:00, Ends 2008-09-25 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob features a session with leading Americana artist Hayes Carll.
Details : Bob features a session with leading Americana artist Hayes Carll.

Starts 2008-10-09 18:00:00, Ends 2008-10-09 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob is joined by roots rocker John Mellencamp, whose latest album moves him away from heartland rock and into the realms of atmospheric folk and country blues.
Details : Bob is joined by roots rocker John Mellencamp, whose latest album moves him away from heartland rock and into the realms of atmospheric folk and country blues.

Starts 2008-10-16 18:00:00, Ends 2008-10-16 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob is joined by Grammy-nominated songwriter Eliza Gilkyson. Based in Austin, Texas, Eliza is a highly respected musician in the folk and Americana scene.
Details : Bob is joined by Grammy-nominated songwriter Eliza Gilkyson. Based in Austin, Texas, Eliza is a highly respected musician in the folk and Americana scene.

Starts 2008-10-23 18:00:00, Ends 2008-10-23 19:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob features a session by Chris Knight, recorded in Nashville during the Americana Music Conference and Awards.
Details : Bob features a session by Chris Knight, recorded in Nashville during the Americana Music Conference and Awards.

Starts 2008-10-30 19:00:00, Ends 2008-10-30 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob previews this year's Country Music Association Awards to be held in Nashville. Kenny Chesney leads the finalists with seven nominations.
Details : Bob previews this year's Country Music Association Awards to be held in Nashville. Kenny Chesney leads the finalists with seven nominations.

Starts 2008-11-06 19:00:00, Ends 2008-11-06 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Bob has highlights of the Country Music Association Awards held in Nashville, hosted by reigning CMA Male and Female Vocalists of the Year Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.
Details : Bob has highlights of the Country Music Association Awards held in Nashville, hosted by reigning CMA Male and Female Vocalists of the Year Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

Starts 2008-11-13 19:00:00, Ends 2008-11-13 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Featuring a session recorded in Nashville by Appalachian singer and songwriter Malcolm Holcombe, who has been compared to Tom Waits and John Prine.
Details : Featuring a session recorded in Nashville by Appalachian singer and songwriter Malcolm Holcombe, who has been compared to Tom Waits and John Prine.

Starts 2008-11-20 19:00:00, Ends 2008-11-20 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Starts 2008-11-27 19:00:00, Ends 2008-11-27 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

Bob Harris Country
Summary : Featuring a session with Grammy-winning singer Kathy Mattea, whose style incorporates country, folk, and Celtic influences.
Details : Featuring a session with Grammy-winning singer Kathy Mattea, whose style incorporates country, folk, and Celtic influences.Featuring a session with Grammy-winning singer Kathy Mattea, whose style incorporates country, folk, and Celtic influences. She performs tracks from her latest album, based on a collection of songs inspired by the mining communities of her native West Virginia.

Starts 2008-12-04 19:00:00, Ends 2008-12-04 20:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 2

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