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.

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Aly Bain

Jerry Douglas

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Episode 2

1. Sophie's Dancing Feet / Andy Brown's Reel - Aly Bain with Jenna Reid & Donal Lunny

2. St. Teresa - Joan Osborne with Donal Lunny

3. The Lakes of Pontchartrain - Paul Brady

4. The Drummers of England - Russ Barenberg

5. Puirt A Beul (Mouth Music) I Bhi A Da / 's Ioma Rud A Chunna Mi / Cha Teid Fionnlaigh A Dh'eige / Cairistion Nighean Eoghainn - Karen Matheson with Donald Shaw

6. The Open Door - Darrell Scott

7. The Swedish Jig / Untitled - Sharon Shannon with Jim Murray & Gerry O'Connor

Episode 1

Jerry Douglas demonstrates his Grammy award-winning dobro skills and other highlights include Eddi Reader with Tim O'Brien, Julie Fowlis with Donal Lunny and Darrell Scott backed by Karen Matheson.

Songs performed:

1. Little Medley. Lil’ Ro Ro / Little Martha / A Monkey Let The Hogs Out – Jerry Douglas

2. Back To Earth – Eddi Reader with Tim O’Brien

3. You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive – Darrell Scott with Karen Matheson

4. Hector The Hero – Jenna Reid with Aly Bain

5. Biodh An Deoch Seo ‘N Laimh Mo Ruin (The Drink Would Be In My Love’s Hand) – Julie Fowlis with Jenna Reid & Donal Lunny

6. Garden Valley – Cara Dillon with Sam Lakeman

7. Woo’ed And Merrit An’ A / Up The Stroods The Sailor’s Went – Aly Bain with Jenna Reid & Bruce Molsky

Iris DeMent and Phil Cunningham are among the performers. There is also a piping duet from Scotland's Fred Morrison and Ireland's Michael McGoldrick with backing from Donal Lunny.

St. Anne's Reel (Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas, Russ Barenberg, Todd Parks), One More Chance (Karen Matheson, Darrell Scott, Tim O'Brien, Donald Shaw), Swan LK 243 (Catriona MacKay), Don't Try to Please Me (Paul Brady, Cara Dillon, Tim O'Brien, Darrell Scott), Bothan Airigh Am Braigh Raithneach (Julie Fowlis, Bruce Molsky), Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends (Joan Osborne, Bruce Molsky), Shove the Pig's Foot a Littel Bit Further Into the Fire (Bruce Molsky, Sharon Shannon, Jim Murray)

Episode 5

Half Past Four (Bruce Molsky), Aye Waulken-O (Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, Paul Brady), Brother Wind (Tim O'Brien), Sophie's Lullaby (Ally Bain, Jerry Douglas, Todd Parks, Donald Shaw), P Stands for Paddy (Cara Dillon, Paul Brady, Sam Lakeman), Shattered Cross (Darrell Scott, Paul Brady), Sail Away Ladies/Walking in the Parlour (Michael McGoldrick, Dónal Lunny, Bruce Molsky)

Episode 6

Folk musicians from both sides of the Atlantic come together in what have been called “the greatest backporch shows ever.” Collaborative live performances by various leading folk and country musicians playing music from Scotland, Ireland, England and North America.

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