Presented by The Riff Meister.
Sixty minutes of sonic sounds exploring the past, present and future of guitar-driven music.
Sixty minutes of sonic sounds exploring the past, present and future of guitar-driven music.
Dave Watkins Blues & Roots was the new name for the show previously known as Blues Train! The show that aimed to bring you the very best in contemporary blues and roots music, for people that have an open mind and wanted to discover some great music.
The show was well known for bringing in some of the freshest sounding playlists in the world of blues radio and regularly aired exclusive and early play material from artists from around the planet. Also, listen out for special guests popping in at various times.
Once called “One of the best playlists on the web”, maybe it’s time to tune in to hear for yourself!
Polish up your saddle. Rob headed out west to play an hour of the best country music from today, and years gone by. From country legends such as Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and Don Williams, through to today’s stars, like Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert and Josh Turner.
Listen to Way Down Country shows here.
Music from all styles and period from local composer Helen Ottaway, linked by the theme of the river and its water, flowing from source to sea.
As a composer, Helen has worked with John Cage and appeared in Peter Greenaway’s film about him for Channel 4. As pianist and keyboard player she was a founder member of the new music group Regular Music with whom she has toured and recorded extensively in the UK and abroad.
Helen’s many commissions include BBC2 (title and incidental music for the documentary ‘The River’, 1999); Bath Film Festival (Rain / String Quartet No. 2 to accompany the silent film ‘Regen’, 2003) and Frome Festival (harpsichord works for 2005 and 2006). In March 2007 she led a major educational project in Frome (It’s a String Thing!) working with 150 local young string players.
Listen to Take Me to the River shows here.
Notice: Blues Train evolved into Dave Watkins Blues & Roots!
Blues Train mainly played the very best in new blues and roots from around the world, trying to bring you artists that you haven’t heard before! It was a great 60 minute mix of styles, something for everyone – if you think you don’t like blues music, have a listen, you might be surprised! There was also the occasional live guest.
The show has been called “One of the best playlists on the web”, so tune in to hear for yourself.