Across The Pond

More great music from the mountains of America to the hills of Donegal this week. Music this week from Levon Helm, Cliar, Greencards, Steve Martin and many more

It has been a few weeks since I was able to publish the podcasts so enjoy two posted at the same time this week. Music from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and America takes center stage in this show that mixes the very old with the brand new.

On this week's show we have music from Guy Clark, Cara Dillon. Ry Cooder, Arty McGlynn and many more. Plus news of Inisowen's first ever guitar festival. So enjoy the music and let me know what you want to hear.

We are back to start 2010 with a brand new show packed with great music. Happy New Year everyone.

On Episode 64 of my musical journey to both sides of the big wide pond, I treat you to music from Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Frankie Gavin, Rhonda Vincent and many more. Plus two more tracks from the Pyros' new CD 'At Last"

Episode 63 of my music show brings you music from Sharon Shannon, Hal Ketchum, Bulgarian Voices, Johnny Cash and more. Plus an exclusive new track from the new CD from The Pyros.

More Pyros news as we get closer to Christmas and the tour to celebrate the new CD; "At Last" Pluse great music from around the world.

Good old Thanksgiving is upon us. I hope you are your family had a very enjoyable and peaceful holiday and the next few crazy weeks won't be too stressful. Just relax and enjoy some great music from the hills of Donegal to the mountains of Appalachia.

We finally reached episode 60 of the show that brings you music from all over the world but especially bluegrass. Irish traditional and roots music from all corners of the globe.

Another episode of the popular music show recorded in Suwanee Georgia and aired on radio in Donegal, Ireland

Welcome to episode 58 of the show that brings you a mix of bluegrass, celtic and contemporary music from Ireland and the world. On this week's episode I have music from Becky Buller, Beoga, Charlotte Kendrick, Altan, Paul Brady with Andy Irvine and Amos Lee. Also on the show I announce th first confirmed gig of the Pyros' Christmas and New Year gigs. Yes your favourite crowd of Bunseleacthe rranamen will be taking to the stage of the legendary Plaza Ballroom in Buncrana on December 27th 2009. This date will coincide with the release of our new CD. After decades of playing together we are finally ready to release some of your favourite Pyros songs to an unsuspecting world. So startsaving the pennies and make sure you have spare dancing shoes becasue this Christmas and New Year will be a Pyros filled festival. More dates will be announced next week as well. So stay tuned.

Here is the second of two shows being released as podcasts on the same week. I hope you like the music enough to enjoy two hours of great acoustic world music from Ireland to the Appalachians.

So this week you will see not one but two podcasts arriving at the same time. I hope you enjoy the mix of music from all over the world. I know I enjoy hunting down new and interesting tracks for you every week. Settle down and enjoy episode 56 of Across The Pond

On this week's show music from the great David Grisman, the Infamous Stringsdusters, 4 Men and a Dog among others. As always it is an eclectic mix of the old and new, weird and wonderful and much more.

On this week's show some baseball music from Chuck Brodsky as we are into the playoffs. Also music from Karen Casey, Neil Young, David Bromberg and many more.

On this week's show some good upbeat music from the likes of Ricky Skaggs as well as my usual mix of laid back songs from people like Carrie Rodriguez and Cara Dillon

My good friend Gwen Orel plays some tracks from Joe Banjo Burke and some of the musicians who will be playing and teaching at the Banjo Burke Festival in the Catskills October 10-12. Gwen writes about Celtic and roots music for Time Out New York, the Village Voice, cityscoopsny.com and of course Jigtime. Lets hope Gwen will be a regular contributer to the show and to JigTime

On the show this week I have music from Mindy Smith, The Nitty Gritty Dirt band, Tom Byrne and the lovely Lumiere. Also new music from my hero Guy Clark. So do enjoy the show and let me know what you think. Send any requests to me john@jigtime.com Tune in next week for more great music from both sides of the Atlantic.

On this week's Across The Pond we skip back one year to a special I did with my good friend Darrell Scott. Darrell is one of the most successful songwriters in music having written hit songs for Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire, The Dixie Chicks, Sarah Evans, Travit Tritt and more. He is also one of the finest performers out there today and tours extensively around the world. I have had the pleasure of seeing Darrell play live many times and each time he takes you on a journey filled with stories of love and life. So last year Darrell released an album of covers, songs by other writers that he loves. The CD is called Modern Hymns and features music from writers like Paul Simon and Joni Mitchel. So I called Darrell at his home in Nashville and we chatted about his career so far and this unique record. Next week I will be back with a brand new show featuring new music from Tom Byrne, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Lumiere and Guy Clark

Across The Pond is my radio show that celebrates the music is Ireland, England, Scotland, Galicia, Brittany, Wales and of course the great rich tapestry of music in America. And on show 51 I try not to let that tradition down. I have music from Solas, Newfound Road, Sarah Watkins, Hal Ketchum and many more. In coming weeks I will have even more great music and occasional guests from Casey Driessen to Maura O'Connell. So join me on ICRFM every Thursday with a repeat on Sunday or just hang out here on JigTime and wait for the archive and podcast of the show. And coming up on show 52, new music from Tom Byrne, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Guy Clark and Lumiere