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Episode 5

Folk musicians come together in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'. Highlights include the classic Carrickfergus sung by American star Alison Moorer.

Folk musicians come together in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever', as Shetland fiddle virtuoso Aly Bain and dobro ace Jerry Douglas host a Highland gathering of the cream of Nashville, Irish and Scottish talent.

Highlights include the classic Carrickfergus sung by American star Alison Moorer, which Bain considers the best interpretation of the song he has ever heard.

30 minutes

Music Played

  • Bruce Molsky with Sharon Shannon and Jim Murray

    Shove the Pigs' Foot a Little Bit Further into the fire

  • Aly Bain with Jerry Douglas, Russ Barenberg and Todd Parks

    St Anne's Reel

  • Karen Matheson with Darrell Scott, Tim O' Brien and Donald Shaw

    One More Chance

  • Catriona McKay

    Swan Lk 243

  • Paul Brady with Cara Dillon, Tim O' Brien and Darell Scott

    Don't Try to Please Me

  • Julie Fowlis with Bruce Molsky

    Bothan Airigh am Braigh Raithneach

  • Joan Osborne with Bruce Molsky

    Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Aly Bain
Presenter Jay Ungar
Producer Douglas Eadie
Director Mike Alexander

Broadcasts