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Episode 3

Folk musicians unite in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'. Paul Brady hooks up with Eddi Reader and Karen Matheson in a performance of his song, Rainbow.

Folk musicians come together in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'. Paul Brady hooks up with Scottish chanteuses Eddi Reader and Karen Matheson and a few others in a performance of his song, Rainbow. Also featured are Iris DeMent in a rare appearance in the UK, joining Joan Osborne and Bruce Molsky, with the instrumental talents of Sharon Shannon on accordion and Russ Barenberg on guitar.

30 minutes

Music Played

  • Bruce Molsky with Sharon Shannon and Jim Murray

    Shove the Pig's Foot a Little Bit Further into the Fire

  • Russ Barenberg

    Through the Gates

  • Joan Osborne with Iris Dement and Bruce Molsky

    Holy Waters

  • Sharon Shannon with Gerry O'Connor and Jim Murray

    The Neck Belly Reels

  • Bruce Molsky with Julie Fowlis

    The Blackest Crow

  • Paul Brady with Eddi Reader and Karen Matheson

    Rainbow

  • Karen Matheson with Donald Shaw

    Crucan na Bpaiste

  • Tim O’Brien

    The Crossing

Credits

RoleContributor
ParticipantPaul Brady
ParticipantEddi Reader
ParticipantKaren Matheson
ParticipantIris DeMent
ParticipantJoan Osborne
ParticipantBruce Molsky
ParticipantSharon Shannon
ParticipantRuss Barenberg

Broadcasts