Transatlantic sessions series 6

[johncorrigan]

That long standing staple of mostly high quality Celtic/Nashville musicianship returns for a new series on Beeb 2 Scotland this Sunday evening. They've upped sticks from Highland Perthshire and settled for Loch Lomond this time round...for episode 1, Aly and Jerry host, among others, Teddy Thompson and Cara Dillon. Expect some scenic outdoor shots that'll have us all longing for the great Scottish countryside.(as if we don't always!)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03bgnv2

[mangerton]

Thanks for posting, johnc. I shall look forward to that. I've watched these programmes in the past and have always marvelled at the high standard of playing.

I often wonder how much rehearsal is involved. I find it amazing that they just appear to roll up, take out the guitar, fiddle or whatever, and then sit there and play together with hardly a piece of music in sight.

As you say, the Scottish scenery is a bonus but I must admit to preferring Perthshire. I have never found Loch Lomond's banks particularly bonny, though that could be because of the appalling A82 that runs alongside!

[Richard Tarleton]

I've greatly enjoyed previous series and am delighted it's back. As a good Jacobite though I'm sorry they've left Killiekrankie

[eighthobstruction]

jolly good....i was watching Highland Sessions during the weekend....

[teamsaint]

not seen any of these before, but will deffo give it a go this time.
Sounds great. Chees John.

[Richard Tarleton]

I've only ever seen the repeat runs on BBC4 before but can now see it first time round via dish - thanks again John.

[johncorrigan]

not seen any of these before, but will deffo give it a go this time.
Sounds great. Chees John.

Here's a couple of my favourites from previous shows, ts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDhfqy4S6hI

and this tragic Irish ballad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6focZusWAg

...and mangerton, I agree about Perthshire v Lomond but I imagine it's handier for Glasgow airport

[mangerton]

Here's a couple of my favourites from previous shows, ts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDhfqy4S6hI

and this tragic Irish ballad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6focZusWAg

...and mangerton, I agree about Perthshire v Lomond but I imagine it's handier for Glasgow airport

Thanks for the links. I'm looking forward to seeing Capercaillie in Perth in November.

[teamsaint]

thanks for the links John....will check them out before the new series.
Capercaillie were excellent when I saw them. Must be due a return to Wickham festival.
enjoy them in November, Mangers.

[johncorrigan]

Episode one was good music but all a bit on the safe side, I thought - I did enjoy Teddy Thompson, mind you.

[Richard Tarleton]

Episode one was good music but all a bit on the safe side, I thought - I did enjoy Teddy Thompson, mind you.

I liked the view from the window! Mary Chapin Carpenter was not given much to do, hope her trip was worthwhile. But I prefer the indigenous singers anyway.

[johncorrigan]

I liked the view from the window! Mary Chapin Carpenter was not given much to do, hope her trip was worthwhile. But I prefer the indigenous singers anyway.

Actually Richard, my wife was complaining about Aly Bain's greetin' face ( her words) and saying that she wanted to see more of what was out the window. Mary Chapin's on again next week and so is the rather excellent Maura O'Connell - actually now that I think again, I forgot how much I enjoyed Andy Irvine.

[eighthobstruction]

Can anyone tell me about the providence of these Holy Molly Sessions....were they on UK TV??....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-SLSZ-9748

[mangerton]

I see from the TV schedules that the series starts on BBC 4 this Friday at 8.30 pm. I did enjoy last Sunday's programme.

[Globaltruth]

I see from the TV schedules that the series starts on BBC 4 this Friday at 8.30 pm. I did enjoy last Sunday's programme.

Thanks for this - must watch I think...