Bob Harris plays an eclectic mix of new tracks from the worlds of Americana, Alt Country, Indie, World, Nu-Folk and Blues
Bob Harris takes a turn behind the Drivetime wheel on New Year's Day, with music, news and travel updates.
DetailsBob is joined by guitarist Jerry Donahue, who has played with Joan Armatrading and Fairport Convention.
DetailsCanada based Welsh guitarist (and former member of Uncle Kracker) Philip Sayce plays live and previews his new album.
DetailsBob Harris plays an eclectic mix of Americana, alternative country, indie, world, nu-folk and blues. Unique New Orleans guitar virtuoso Sonny Landreth plays live.
DetailsNew music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Featuring Marillion in session.
DetailsOne of the most well-known bands from Africa, Tinariwen, play live for Bob. Find out why their fan club includes Robert Plant, U2 and Carlos Santana.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. The guest is Dion.
DetailsFeaturing a recorded session from Israel Nash Gripka and his band. Israel's folk rock music marks him out as a rival to Ryan Adams and Richard Thompson.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Bob chats to American singer and songwriter Josh Ritter.
DetailsBob's guest is Ben Taylor, who plays live, talks about his latest album, favourite songs and growing up as part of American musical royalty.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. With guest Jim Moray.
DetailsIndiana born, Nashville based rising Americana star Stephanie Lambring plays acoustically after being discovered on Bob's website.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Bob chats to folk singer/songwriter Heidi Talbot.
DetailsBob is joined by California-born, London-based bluesman Stephen Dale Petit for an acoustic session. While Tony Banks from Genesis talks about the band's live box set.
DetailsBob is back with Furnace Mountain live and The Penguin Cafe in a recorded session.
DetailsSteve sits in for Bob Harris, and has new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks.
DetailsNew releases and classic tunes from the UK and America. With special guest Eliza Carthy.
DetailsOcean Colour Scene and Paul Weller guitarist Steve Craddock joins Bob for the After Midnight Acoustic Session, and to discuss his latest solo project.
DetailsBob is joined by US bluesman Walter Trout. Plus new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Featuring California-based singer and songwriter Corinne West.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. With singer/songwriter and guitarist Ben Harper.
DetailsSarah Jane Morris has just released her eleventh album, written with Dominic Miller. They join Bob for the After Midnight acoustic session.
DetailsEast London-based songsmith Sam Carter is joined by Dot Allison to preview his debut album Keepsakes in an acoustic session.
DetailsJoan Armatrading makes a rare solo acoustic session appearance. Plus, Bob plays the first of our session tracks from Natalie Merchant's new album project.
DetailsDenver born Jill Sobule brings her deeply personal and socially conscious songs to the studio for Bob's After Midnight acoustic session.
DetailsAn eclectic mix of Americana, alternative country, indie, world, nu-folk and blues. Singer-songwriter Carrie Rodriguez joins Bob to play an acoustic session.
DetailsNew music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. With Fraser Anderson in session.
DetailsSteve sits in for Bob Harris, and is joined by American folk singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke.
DetailsNew releases and classic tunes from the UK and America. Featuring a session from Mawkin:Causley.
DetailsNew music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. With folk-rock singer/songwriter Thea Gilmore performing in session.
DetailsGideon Coe sits in for Bob Harris with musical guests Sleeping States (Markland Starkie).
DetailsBob Harris picks an eclectic mix of new tracks from the worlds of Americana, Alt Country, Indie, World, Nu-Folk and Blues. Yvonne Lyon plays live after 1.00am.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Bob is joined by folk artist Ruth Notman.
DetailsDanny and the Champions of the World warm up for the Summer Festival circuit by playing in session for Bob.
DetailsBob plays an eclectic mix of Americana, alternative country, indie, world, nu-folk and blues. Playing live are LA-based Whispertown 2000, who also talk about their influences.
DetailsGideon Coe sits in for Bob Harris with new and classic tunes from the UK and America.
DetailsThe Low Anthem bring their atmospheric and unique sounds to the show.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Bob is joined by Swedish group Oh Laura.
DetailsWith an eclectic mix of Americana, Alt Country, Indie, World, Nu-Folk and Blues. Bob's guest Walter Strauss talks about his latest album, tour and favourite music, and plays live.
DetailsFeaturing singer and songwriter Teddy Thompson. Plus new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks.
DetailsTexan Darden Smith plays acoustic versions from his new greatest hits compilation 'After All This Time' in session for Bob.
DetailsSteve sits in for Bob Harris and is joined by Andrew Bird. Plus new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks.
DetailsNew releases and classic tunes from the UK and America. With special guests Lau.
DetailsBob Harris plays alternative country, indie, world, nu-folk and blues. Bolton-born Americana artist Andrea Glass plays live and talks about her album, recorded in Nashville.
DetailsNew music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Bob's guest is indie/folk rocker Annie Keating.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Featuring rock group Yoriyos.
DetailsThe show comes live from the North by Northeast Music Festival in Toronto. Bob previews some of the acts appearing, and will be joined by guests from the festival.
DetailsWith musicians Phil and Cath Taylor and new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks.
DetailsGideon Coe sits in for Bob Harris with an After Midnight acoustic session from Toronto-based Canadian indie folk band Ohbijou.
DetailsPaul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat are in session. The acoustic duo have played together with artists including Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Dionne Farris.
DetailsBostonian Jonatha Brooke joins Bob for the After Midnight Acoustic session. Plus the second of our Natalie Merchant session recordings.
DetailsGideon Coe sits in for Bob with a Californian born, Portland based band, named after a tourist attraction on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf - Musée Mécanique - in session.
DetailsHe's been called everything from balladeer to punk rocker, anti-folker to indie-popper. Ben Kweller plays an After Midnight acoustic session for Bob and talks about his life.
DetailsNew music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. With Eileen Rose performing in session.
DetailsSteve sits in for Bob Harris. With new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Featuring singer/songwriter Robyn Hitchcock.
DetailsNew releases and classic tunes from the UK and America. With live music from the American folk-rock singer Jonatha Brooke.
DetailsNew releases and classic tunes from the UK and America. Including a session by former Dire Straits bassist John Illsley and Irish singer Greg Pearle.
DetailsFrom the North by Northeast Music Festival in Toronto, Canada, featuring some of Bob's favourite Canadian artists. Including Kendel Carson, Outlaw Social and Dave Gunning.
DetailsWhile travelling in Peru aged 32, Texan singer Sam Baker took a train that would change his life. Hear his amazing story and music when he plays live. Plus Norah Jones pops in.
DetailsLu Edmonds, Ben Mandelson and Justin Adams are 'Los Triaboliques' and they are in session for Bob after 1am.
DetailsHarper Simon joins Bob to perform live versions of tracks from his new album, recorded in Nashville, New York and Los Angeles with the help of Bob Johnston and his father Paul.
DetailsBob's After Midnight session guest is Aynsley Lister. He plays an acoustic set for Bob and talks about his latest album, tour and past influences.
DetailsGideon sits in for Bob Harris, with new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. He is joined by singer songwriter Kate Walsh.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Bob is joined by folk musician Julie Fowlis.
DetailsFeaturing a session recorded for the programme from Black Joe Lewis, who took the 2009 South By Southwest festival by storm with his band The Honey Bears.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Bob is joined by Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent, former members of 1960s group The Zombies.
DetailsAn eclectic mix of Americana, alternative country, indie, world, nu-folk and blues. Bob's guests are The Bowmans, who play live and talk about their experiences touring the world.
DetailsWith Cara Dillon, the Northern Irish singer and winner of several BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
DetailsSession guest Boo Hewerdine is widely regarded as a songwriting legend, an artist with a musical C.V. of international collaborations and hit songs that stretch over two decades.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Bob chats to Fish, formerly frontman with Marillion.
DetailsRuby Turner and her band play live and talk about her latest album, I'm Travelling On, featuring her favourite gospel songs.
DetailsSteve sits in for Bob Harris, with new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. He is joined by folk singer Nancy Elizabeth.
DetailsNew releases and classic tunes from the UK and America, including a session from British singer-songwriter Ella Edmondson, daughter of comedians Jennifer Saunders and Ade Edmondson.
DetailsBob has two session guests: rock musician Dave Matthews and Bex Marshall, who has been likened to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Janis Joplin.
DetailsNew music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. He is joined by folk songwriter Julie Fowlis.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. He chats to folk singer Steve Forbert.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Bob pays tribute to pioneering blues musician and broadcaster Alexis Korner.
DetailsBob presents the show live from Nashville and is joined by guests including 'Queen of Folkabilly' Nanci Griffith, JD Souther and John Prine.
DetailsShai Halperin's 2001 album Meet Yr Acres got onto a lot of critics' Top Ten lists and was compared to Beck and Dylan. His band The Capitol Years play live on the show.
DetailsRoger Clyne and the Peacemakers, aka RCPM, travel all the way from Tempe in Arizona, to bring their sound to the studio. Plus Natalie Merchant performs her third acoustic track.
DetailsIrish legend Paul Brady will be previewing his new album Hooba Dooba, featuring ten new songs, one existing song never before recorded and a Lennon/McCartney cover.
DetailsSteve Forbert plays an After Midnight session, plus the usual eclectic mix of new tracks featuring the best of Americana, alternative country, indie, world, nu-folk and blues.
DetailsBob is joined in Nashville by guests who are in town for the Americana Music Awards. Including singer and New York Radio DJ Laura Cantrell. Plus alt-country Texan band The Gougers.
DetailsSteve sits in for Bob Harris and is joined by Irish singer/songwriter Fionn Regan in session.
DetailsWith a session from the songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer Nitin Sawhney.
DetailsNew releases and classic tunes from the UK and America. With a session from the country blues band Hey Negrita.
DetailsThea Gilmore previews her album Strange Communion (which includes a duet with Radio 2's Mark Radcliffe) in Bob's After Midnight Acoustic Session.
DetailsBob is joined by Liverpudlian acoustic singer and songwriter Jade Gallagher.
DetailsAmerican singer songwriter Marybeth D'Amico joins Bob to talk about her late change in career and play songs from her album 'Heaven, Hell, Sin & Redemption'.
DetailsBob Harris plays an eclectic mix of Americana, alternative country, indie, world, nu-folk and blues. Katy Lied join Bob to play live in session with new lead singer Katie Harnett.
DetailsSteve sits in for Bob Harris and joined by American singer songwriter Chuck Prophet.
DetailsKate Walsh from Essex has been likened to Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush and Jane Austen. She plays an acoustic after midnight session for Bob.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. He is joined by country-rock group The Story's.
DetailsAn eclectic mix of Americana, alternative country, indie, world, nu-folk and blues. Canadian band Olympic Symphonium play an acoustic session and talk to Bob about their music.
DetailsBob's guest is Virginia-born Aimee Mann, who plays tracks from her most recent album in session.
DetailsNashville singer, song writer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Scruggs plays acoustic versions of tracks from his latest album 'Anthem' in session.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Ohio singer/songwriter Kim Richey performs in session.
DetailsRicky Ross and his wife Lorraine Mcintosh (formerly of Deacon Blue) play live and Bob pays tribute to the DJ Roger Scott who died in 1989.
DetailsGideon sits in for Bob Harris, with new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. The guest is singer/songwriter Foy Vance.
DetailsBob's guest is Martyn Joseph, best known for his song Dolphins Make Me Cry. Martyn plays live and talks about his favourite music, his latest album and his tour.
DetailsThe singer, songwriter and multimedia artist Fredo Viola plays live. Fredo takes his influences from Shostakovich, Benjamin Britten, Bartok, Stravinsky and Belle and Sebastian.
DetailsNew music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Featuring Canadian indie-folk rocker Luke Doucet.
DetailsBob plays new music and classic tracks and chats to rock group Stewboss.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Bob chats to young country blues artist Peter Molinari.
DetailsNew music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. With Nashville country-folk singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earl.
DetailsFormer Love and Money frontman James Grant joins Bob for the After Midnight acoustic session, with help from his friend and member of Capercaillie, Donald Shaw.
DetailsFresh from supporting Pete Molinari, Great Lake Swimmers and Corinne West, Hull-based musician Val Marshall makes her acoustic debut on national radio with Bob.
DetailsThe After Midnight Acoustic session tonight features Josh Joplin & Garrison Starr, performing as Among The Oak & Ash on their traditional anglo-american folk songs.
DetailsNorwich born, New York based Americana artist Lisa Redford plays live after midnight in Bob's acoustic session.
DetailsAn eclectic mix of exciting new tracks featuring the best of Americana, alternative country, indie, world, nu-folk and blues. Glenn Tilbrook joins Bob for an acoustic session.
DetailsNew music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Folk-rocker Angie Palmer performs tracks from her new album which completes a trilogy.
DetailsGideon sits in for Bob Harris and is joined by folk singer songwriter Buddy Mondlock.
DetailsNew and classic tunes from the UK and America. Richard Thompson performs in session.
DetailsCalifornia's Alela Diane is joined by her father Tom and her friend Alina for an acoustic session.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Featuring Leeds-based acoustic group Waking the Witch.
DetailsSteve sits in for Bob Harris and is joined by singer songwriter Lizanne Knott.
DetailsNorth London Blues performer Marcus Bonfanti plays live for Bob after midnight. He'll be talking about his second album, influenced by everyone from Tony Joe White to Led Zeppelin.
DetailsRising star Jon Allen, who has supported Mark Knopfler, Emmylou Harris, Damien Rice and KT Tunstall, plays an acoustic session for Bob and discusses his life and musical influences.
DetailsPaul Sexton sits in for Bob Harris, playing classic album tracks, anniversary artists from the Rockdate diary and the best new releases. Paul's session guests are Grantura.
DetailsWith live music from singer-songwriter and pianist Rosabella Gregory.
DetailsWith new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. Singer and guitarist Andy Fairweather-Low joins Bob.
DetailsGideon Coe sits in for Bob Harris with Trevor Moss and Hannah Lou in session.
DetailsBob celebrates the 40th Anniversary of his first broadcast on Radio 1 on August 19th 1970 with Robert Plant, Steve Winwood, Andy Powell, Richard Thompson, Joe Brown and Brian May.
DetailsBob celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Elektra record label with founder Jac Holzman and author Mick Houghton.
DetailsA celebration of John Lennon, who would have been 70 on the 9th of October, with Cynthia Lennon and Colin Hall, custodian of John's childhood home. Also Terry Emm in session.
DetailsRising alt-folk band Ahab were hailed as 2011's Mumford And Sons after their performance at the legendary Cropredy Festival. Bob saw them there and invited them to play in session.
DetailsAlejandro Escovedo joins Bob to play tracks from his new album 'Street Songs of Love'. Produced by Tony Visconti and recorded in Kentucky, the album features Bruce Springsteen.
DetailsSimon Aldred and his Bolton-based band Cherry Ghost are in session with Bob.
DetailsDouble Ivor Novello Award-winner Chris Difford has been writing lyrics for over twenty five years, most notably with Squeeze. Tonight he previews 'Cashmere If You Can' - his new LP.
DetailsDan Clews talks about his recent critically-acclaimed eponymous album, his work with Sir George and Giles Martin, and plays an acoustic set.
DetailsDavid Celia is one of Toronto's most experienced independent artists. He joins Bob in session tonight.
DetailsBob Harris plays an eclectic mix of new tracks from the worlds of Americana, alt country, indie, world, nu-folk and blues. Bermondsey-based indie band Farrah play live.
DetailsFraser Anderson returns to the show from his home in France with new material from his forthcoming second album to play live and we have the second of our Penguin Cafe recordings.
DetailsGary Fletcher, best known as the bassist of The Blues Band, plays with his own band in session.
DetailsModern blues legend Joe Bonamassa plays live and talks about his latest album Black Rock, recorded in the historic surroundings of the volcanic island Santorini in Greece.
DetailsJohn Grant, currently from Texas via New York and his hometown Denver, talks about his friendship and work with Midlake, his former band The Czars and performs an acoustic session.
DetailsJudie Tzuke performs an acoustic session and discusses her new collection of favourite songs - Moon On A Mirrorball - with Bob after 1am.
DetailsTonight's programme comes live from Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee, following the 9th Americana Music Association Awards held on Thursday. Session guests include Raul Malo.
DetailsLouis Eliott & The Embers play live after 1am. Plus The Penguin Cafe have the first of three specially recorded session tracks.
DetailsMama Rosin, the extraordinary Swiss Cajun/Zydeco subversives play live after 1am.
DetailsEnglish folk singer and artist Martha Tilston plays live.
DetailsHaving been asked to support Sir Paul McCartney and Jools Holland on tour, Nova Scotian Joel Plaskett plays live and discusses his latest album 'Three To One'.
DetailsWelsh duo Paper Aeroplanes (Sarah Howells and Richard Llewellyn) talk about their debut album 'The Day We Ran Into The Sea' and play for Bob after 1am.
DetailsRicky Ross sitting in for Bob is joined by Philip Selway.
DetailsRicky Ross sits in for Bob with Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire joining him in Glasgow.
DetailsSinger-songwriter Ruarri Joseph talks to Bob about his unusual childhood in New Zealand and its effect on his music and plays live.
DetailsKilburn based singer songwriter Sean Taylor is in session.
DetailsSuzanne Vega performs acoustic versions of her Greatest Hits after 1am and we have the first of our recorded Richard Thompson session tracks.
DetailsThe Magic Numbers are in session after 1am & Bob also plays the second of our specially recorded Richard Thompson session recordings.
DetailsMinneapolis based 'The Pines' are Iowa born David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey; their album 'Tremolo' mixes old folk and blues styles with indie rock and Americana influences.
DetailsTurin Brakes preview their new album 'Outbursts' acoustically for Bob after 1am.
DetailsGodalming's very own Americana band, Two Fingers of Firewater - part Pogues, part Flying Burrito Brothers - play in session.
DetailsThe Wynntown Marshals bring their Scottish take on Americana to the studio with an acoustic session.
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